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Dynex DX-24L200A12 Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. Back of TV COMPONENT IN SERVICE a DIGITAL HDMI 1 DVI UTPUT o a ED 0 0000 O 0 a A Composite cable Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Connect yellow to yellow red to red and white to white To play from the VCR 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 2 Press A or W to select AV then press ENTER You can also press VIDEO to select the VCR 3 Turn on the VCR 14 DX 24L200A12 Making connections E Connecting a camcorder or game console To connect a camcorder or game console 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the camcorder or game console is turned off 2 Connect a composite cable provided to the VIDEO and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog Camcorder or game console Composite cable Back of TV DIGITAL HDMI 1 DVI o SESSE if Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Connect yellow to yellow red to red and white to white To play from the camco
2. 3 5 mm audio cable 5 Connect a 3 5 mm audio cable not provided to the PC AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the cable or satellite box 6 Turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 7 Go through the setup wizard on page 17 DX 24L200A12 9 Using component video better To connect a cable or satellite box using component video 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect a component video cable not provided to the COMPONENT IN Y PB PR jacks on the back of your TV and to the component video out jacks on the cable or satellite box Cable or satellite box Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Back of TV Component video cable nan COMPONENT IN PC DVI GA AUDIO IN PORT HOMA HDMET D Y Ps Pr VIDEO L auoo R anticae ouor 2S amp amp D OOO T Audio cable 4 Connect an audio cable not provided to the L and R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the audio out jack on the cable or satellite TV box 5 Turnon your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 6 Go through the setup wizard on page 17 10 DX 24L200A12 Making connections
3. No signal error message is displayed Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet Unplug the power cord wait 60 seconds then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV Other devices for example surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference Once you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use If you are using a cable or satellite box use the remote that came with that box to change channels After Auto Channel Search there are no channels One or more channels do not display Password is lost Some settings cannot be accessed TV cabinet creaks Control buttons do not work TV keeps turning off e Reception can vary by channel depending on the broadcast power level of a given station Contact your cable or satellite TV provider e Make sure the antenna or cable satellite box is connected securely to your TV Try replacing the cable between the antenna cable or cable satellite box and your TV Make sure that the channels are not blocked See Setting parental control levels on page 25 Make sure that the channels are not hid
4. eA gen 4 Turnon your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Go through the setup wizard on page 17 e Usea coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves e Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables Making connections DX 24L200A12 171 Connecting an antenna or cable TV no Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player box To connect an antenna or cable TV no box 7 ee a ON 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment oconnec 2 or Blu ray player using 2 Connect a coaxial cable not provided to the 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged ANT CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV and to and the DVD or Blu ray player is turned off the antenna or cable TV wall jack 2 Connect an HDMI cable not provided to one of the HDMI1 or HDMI2 jacks on the back of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu ray player DVD or Blu ray player B S Using HDMI Coaxial cable NA PORT HDMI2 HDMI1 GA AUDOIN Y Pe PR VIDI P ANT CABLE 4 Oureut HDMI cable COMPONENT IN SERVICE AUDIO IN 7 R S zz amp D 00008 3 Turn on your TV then go through the setup wizard on page 17 To play from a DVD or Blu ray player 1 Turn
5. 001o g Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO OLOR CA Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality 2 Press or gt to highlight Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted DY NE _ y Picture Audio Settings Channels Time Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default vvv vv vv v OVROM OCE OL OR Back Exit Set various TV options 3 Press ENTER The Enter Password screen opens DYNEX y Picture Audio Settings Channels OLORO OLORES Back Exit Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password The Parental Controls menu opens with Button Lock highlighted DY NE _ EA Picture Audio Settings Channels Block Unrated TV lt System Lock lt Change Password RRT Setting Reset RRT Move O Select Back Exit Turn parental controls off 5 Press lt or P to select Yes to lock the buttons or No to unlock the buttons 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu DX 241200A12 27 Downloading rating information To download rating information 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNEX _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness
6. 24 LCD TV DX 24L200A12 USER GUIDE Dynex DX 24L200A12 24 LCD TV CHILD SAFELY orere pri en EE Geer TS 1 Important safety instructions 0 cece cece e teenies 2 EAE e EI E E ines nares ee cam ewesoeernene ened humane cuwen eee 2 CUON lt 2 cnecceaceceececeeceeeeseesseacndiuneoceeeeeeeceseuaceeseceus 3 Installing the stand or wall mount bracket 000 4 Installing the stand ccc ccc cece eee eee ence eee eee eeeeeeeee 4 Installing a wall mount bracket 0 cece ccc ccc ccc cece eeeeee 4 TEM COMPONENTS snc c 2 pudotueecaine weed EEr ini Aen es 4 Package Contents 4 s0 es eiandeenedaaeechesswruudta TEATE 4 PEON cea cna kiaseemnene nee yhcnereee tae E cease ecaenee eee ene 5 BACK ANC SI fe ect AEE E E E EEEE E E 5 Remote control percesicricscsens nate bose ga nA ATIR echoes eeaaanes 6 Making connections c4vescsscececusanedercassenunwutarecsnees 7 What connection should use 0 ccc cc ccc cee cette eee eee eeeenes 7 Connecting POWE cisarina ewe nem iren Seen a Rada AtedawdesS ane eeus wows 8 Connecting a cable or satellite DOxX 0 cece cece eect eeees 8 Connecting an antenna or cable TV NO box cece cece ee eens 11 Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player cece cece cece ee enna 11 COMMECING a Ghia Aousudeauen cen sos salen ARER sesh aaeceue ener 13 Connecting a camcorder or game console cece cece e eens 14 CONNECTING a computer 1 ccc eee e e
7. 3 Press Power again to turn off your TV Your TV enters Standby mode Selecting the video input source To select the video input source 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT The INPUT SOURCE list opens INPUT SOURCE TV 2 Press A or W to highlight the video input source then press ENTER You can also press a direct input button on the remote control to select the video input source e Press VIDEO to select the device connected to the AV IN jacks Press HDMI to select a device connected to an HDMI jack e Press TV to select the TV input source e Press COMP to select the device connected to the COMPONENT video jacks e Press VGA to select the device connected to the PC IN VGA jack Using the on screen menus e Depending on the signal source selected you may see different options on your screen The following menus are shown in TV mode e Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out e Menus in this manual are described in TV mode unless otherwise indicated e The screens shown in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary from the actual screens on your TV Picture menu TV mode DYNE L amp J gt Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast o i Brightness 1 Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO OLORE Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality Audio menu TV mode
8. Power service grounding electrode system 77 Electric service equipment DX 24L200A12 3 Co O Note to CATV system installer Article 820 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 40 provides guidance for correct grounding Specifically it states that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Condensation Moisture forms on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly When this happens the TV s performance may be impaired To prevent this let the TV stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner In such cases change the location of the TV Mobile telephone warning To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound operating problems or even damage keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV End of life directives Your TV contains tin lead solder and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated for environmental reasons Your TV also contains material that can be recycled and reused Non active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors which provide exceptionally sharp
9. DYNE x _ GJ Picture Audio Settings Channels Sound Mode Standard Treble Bass N Balance Auto Volume ii Digital Audio SPDIF RAW Audio Language English MTS SAP Mono Reset Audio Settings Moe O Select Back Exit Adjust settings to affect sound quality Settings menu TV mode DY NE _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default Move O Select Back Exit Set various TV options Channels menu TV mode DYNE _ Picture Audio Setting Channels Auto Channel Scan Add Skip Channels Favorites Channel Label Channel Strength Audio Only Auto Zoom OLORO O ORA stort Back Exit Adjust the audio with the picture turned off Navigating the menus a Press MENU to open the on screen menu Press lt or gt to move the cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item Press A or W to select menu options eS Press ENTER to confirm a selection or enter a sub menu C Press MENU to return to the previous menu O Press EXIT to close the menu Adjusting the picture DX 24L200A12 19 T Selecting a channel To select a channel e Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want then wait for the channel to change or p
10. content recorded in a 16 9 wide screen aspect ratio Cinema Stretches the image at the edges but keeps a clear image in the center Auto The picture display is adjusted to the correct aspect ratio automatically TV mode only This setting is only active when Auto Zoom in the Channels menu is set to On You can also press ZOOM to select the aspect ratio Noise Reduction Selects the noise reduction mode to reduce picture noise snow You can select Low Middle Strong or Off e Overscan This feature extends part of the display past the visible area of the screen The resulting picture will zoom in on the image center You can select On or Off Adjusting the picture E Advanced Contrast Opens a sub menu where you can adjust the following Adaptive Contrast Automatically adjusts picture detail and brightness You can select On or Off e Dynamic Contrast Ratio Enhances the contrast ratio between light and dark areas of the picture You can select On or Off If this is set to On Backlight cannot be adjusted Reset Picture Settings Reset all picture settings to factory mode 3 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Adjusting the computer image To adjust the computer image 1 Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode For more information see Selecting the video input source on page 18 2 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with
11. Channels OLORO OO OR E Back Exit Create labels for channels up to 11 characters 5 Press A or to select a character then press lt or gt to move to the previous or next position Repeat this step to add more characters You can enter as many as 11 characters 6 When you have completed the label press ENTER 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Checking the digital signal strength You can check the digital signal strength to determine if you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input The higher the signal strength the less likely you are to experience picture degradation To check the digital signal strength 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNE x U S Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint ___y Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO O ORA crit Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press lt 4 or P to highlight Channels then press V The Channels menu opens pYNEx J Picture Audio Settings Channels Auto Channel Scan Add Skip Channels Favorites Channel Label Channel Strength Audio Only Auto Zoom OLORE OLOR Ci Adjust the audio with the picture turned off Back Exit 3 Press A or W to highlight Channel Strength then press ENTER The DTV signal strength is indicated by the
12. System Lock or Off to controls for U S TV and movie ratings You use similar disable System Lock steps for controlling Canadian TV ratings Parental control settings are only applicable to programs that have a rating signal If you prefer to block programs that have no rating signal see Blocking unrated TV on page 26 To set parental control levels ie 3 i DYN EXE J 5 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS seTmINGs Picture menu displayed DYNE x U J lt Picture Audio Settings Channels If you want to set the US and Canada items you must set it to On Picture Mode Standard Contrast _ _ I Brightness Color Tint Sharpness MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS D EXIT BackLight ee a 6 Press A or W to highlight US or Canada to set OO Move _ Select EW Back CD Exit controls for Canada then press ENTER The Ratings Adjust settings to affect picture quality SC reen O pens 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens with Parental Controls aed lata e OR Cr highlighted DYN E ae Picture Audio Settings Channels iE Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default OLORO ONOMST lever Back Exit Restrict movie and TV programs by US Ratings gt gt gt gt gt gt 7 Press lt or gt to highlight MPAA Ratin
13. VGA 1 bottom 3 5mm PC audio input 1 bottom DVI 1 HDMI port 1 bottom USB 1 bottom Supports firmware upgrade only Outputs DX 24L200A12 Video No Analog audio No Digital audio 1 bottom WiFi No Ethernet No Headphone 1 bottom Audio DX 24L200A12 Simulated Surround Sound No Audyssey Dynamic Volume No Sound Leveler No Watts Channel 3W Number of Speakers 2 Power DX 24L200A12 Power consumption On 58 W Standby lt 1 W Power input 120V 60Hz Miscellaneous DX 24L200A12 OSD languages English French Spanish INlink No Game Mode No ENERGY STAR qualified No Internet connectable No TV base screws N A V Chip version 2 0 Yes Sleep timer Yes Channel labeling Yes VESA mount mm 200 x 100 horizontal x vertical Note The length of the wall mount screws vary depending on the wall mount bracket you purchased See the instructions that came with the wall mount bracket for screw lengths 36 DX 24L200A12 Programming universal remote controls _ Z ZC EC Sr alia lt aMt C lt 2 3W Programming universal remote Set top box makes and models controls e 068 069 078 096 100 164 168 229 026 Programming a different universal 2002 1204 1423 1517 0171 remote control hate 1963 0463 1463 0842 1326 167 415 424 450 456 461 You can operate your Dynex TV with a new or existing 507 523 567 577 586 universal remote control Se ee To program a different universal remo
14. back of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box 75 ohm coaxial cable satellite box HDMI cable EE IA aM NN a A l BU U U Back of TV mM Dema Pe Pr VI 2 output Do amp p 4 Turnon your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Go through the setup wizard on page 17 An HDMI cable carries both audio and video You do not need to use any audio cables Making connections EE aa Using DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI1 jack If you connect a DVI device to the HDMI2 jack you will not hear any audio To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect an HDMI DVI adapter not provided to one end of an HDMI cable not provided then connect it to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box 4 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI1 jack on the back of your TV Cable or satellite box HDMI cable with HDMI DVI adapter co COMPONENT IN AVIN PC DVI pame GA AUDIO IN EO L 01 Wo R ANT CABLE ie OUTPUT 0 WZ HDMI 1 DVI D a amp amp L
15. correctly and securely to the back of your TV e Do not display a still image such as a logo game or computer image for an extended period of time This can cause a permanent after image to be burned into the screen This type of damage is not covered by your warranty Remote control probem ston Remote control does not work Trouble programming your existing universal remote control General e Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the TV Point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on your TV For the location of the remote control sensor see Front on page 5 Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing remote control batteries on page 16 Replace dead batteries with new batteries See Installing remote control batteries on page 16 See instructions and a table of common codes in Programming a different universal remote control on page 36 Codes are subject to change For up to date codes go to www dynexproducts com remotecodes e Replace dead batteries with new batteries See Installing remote control batteries on page 16 e Refer to the User Guide that accompanied your universal remote control and contact the manufacturer if problems persist Probe solon No power
16. default language stream when watching analog TV You can select e MONO if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts e STEREO for programs broadcast in stereo e SAP to listen to a secondary audio program if available You can also press MTS SAP on the remote control one or more times to select the audio mode Reset Audio Settings Resets all audio settings to factory defaults 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Playing TV audio only You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only To play TV audio only 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNEX Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO O OR eter Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Channels then press V The Channels menu opens y ad DYNEx _ GQJ lt Picture Audio Settings Channels Auto Channel Scan Add Skip Channels Favorites Channel Label Channel Strength Audio Only Auto Zoom OLORE OLOR Back Adjust the audio with the picture turned off Exit 3 Press A or W to highlight Audio Only then press lt or gt to select On 4 Press EXIT to close the menu After pressing EXIT the picture turns off in approximately 3 to 5 seconds e Au
17. directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Poor picture Good sound but poor color Audio noise Probam Soson e Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 11 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low To check the digital channel signal strength see Checking the digital signal strength on page 24 If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to the back of your TV The video cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Other devices for example surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference Once you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Use a highly directional outdoor antenna cable TV or satellite TV A few bright or dark spots on an LCD screen is normal It does not affect the operation of this TV Increase the volume Unplug the headphones Make sure that the sound is not muted Make sure that the correct aud
18. interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RF EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Canada ICES 003 statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Standard Television Receiving Apparatus Appareil de r ception t l vision ordinaire Canada BETS 7 NTMR 7 Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement M
19. on your TV then press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and ee 2 Press A or W to select HDMI then press ENTER noise from radio waves Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables If the antenna is not installed correctly contact You can also press HDMI one or more times to select y HDMI1 or HDMI2 qualified service personnel to correct the problem 3 Turn on the DVD or Blu ray player 12 DX 241200A12 Making connections E Using DVI same as HDMI but requires a sound connection To connect a DVD or Blu ray player using DVI 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu ray player is turned off 2 Connect an HDMI DVI adapter not provided to one end of an HDMI cable not provided 3 Connect the HDMI DVI adapter to the HDMI1 jack on the back of your TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu ray player DVD or Blu ray player HDMI cable with DVI adapter HDMI 1 DVI PORT HDMI 2 VGA AUDIO IN y Pe Pr VIDEO L auoo R ANT CABLE Q ourrur S amp GD 00 008 0 3 5 mm audio cable 4 Connect a 3 5 mm audio cable with stereo mini plug not provided to the PC AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVI device When you connect the audio using the PC AUDIO I
20. or has been dropped The wall plug is the disconnecting device The plug must remain readily operable Important safety instructions 16 An apparatus with three prong grounding type plug is a Class apparatus which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock Make sure that you connect the Class apparatus to a grounding type three prong outlet 17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 18 The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus Warnings Electric shock hazard To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to qualified service technicians Lightning For added protection for your device receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and power line surges Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken
21. outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV If your TV has been exposed to rain or water If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way e When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance Outdoor antenna grounding Ifan outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of the antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode i 6 i 6 o7 l__ O Antenna lead in wire Grounding clamp Antenna discharge unit Grounding conductors Ground clamps
22. permanently attached to the back of your TV Do not try to pull it out Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type To get the best video you should use the best connection type available For more information see What connection should I use on page 7 e Ifthe signal level for a channel is weak the picture may be distorted Adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor or set top antenna with a built in amplifier If the picture quality is good on some channels and poor on others the problem may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster or cable TV provider e Ifyou connect to cable or satellite TV without a set top box and experience poor picture quality you may need to install a set top box to improve signal reception and picture quality Contact your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set top box e Many high definition HD channels upscale standard definition SD content The picture displayed on your TV is still displayed as SD thus the picture quality will not be as clear or crisp as it would be if the content was originally recorded in HD Using HDMI best To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect an HDMI cable not provided to one of the HDMI jacks on the
23. screws e Composite cable e Quick Setup Guide This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket To attach your TV to a wall mount bracket 1 Carefully place your TV screen face down ona cushioned clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches 2 Push the button marked PUSH then rotate the stand counterclockwise and remove it 3 Remove the six screws that secure the stand column to the TV then remove the column TV components Front INPUT MENU O POWER CHY CHA ve tem Pean 1 INPUT 2 MENU 3 CHA CH Y 4 VOL VOL Power 6 Remote sensor O Power indicator Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list then press A or to select a video input source For more information see Selecting the video input source on page 18 Press to open the on screen menu For more information see Navigating the menus on page 18 Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list Press to increase or decrease the volume Press to turn your TV on or off standby mode When your TV is in standby mode power still flows through it To completely disconnect power unplug the power cord Receives the signals from the remote control Do not block Lights blue when your TV is turned on Lights red when your TV is in standby mode Flashes red when your TV receives no signal from VGA and enters DPMS
24. video quality Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue green or red point These non active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV and are not considered defects The appearance of the product in this User Guide may differ from your actual product and is for explanatory purposes only 4 DX 24L200A 12 Installing the stand or wall mount bracket E i 4 Attach the wall mount bracket to your TV using the Installing the stand or mounting holes on the back of your TV See the wa j l mou nt bracket instructions that came with the wall mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your TV e Ifyou plan to wall mount your TV do not install The length of the wall mount screws vary depending the stand on the wall mount bracket you purchased See the Store the stand and stand screws in case you instructions that came with the wall mount bracket decide to use the stand in the future for screw lengths 7 87 in 200 mm Installing the stand To install the stand 1 Carefully place your TV screen face down ona cushioned clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches 3 94 in 100 mm 2 Align the stand with the column insert then twist until you hear it snap into place Wall mount bracket holes TV components Package contents e Remote control and batteries 2 AAA Installing a wall mount bracket Stand with
25. 3 Call the Dynex Customer Care Center 1 800 305 2204 brands Orion Emerson Memorex Sansui Sylvania or Zenith You may need to try several Common universal remote control codes aa a a This note only goes with TV Blu ray or TVs The following codes may not provide full functionality You may need to use the remote control that came with your TV especially to control the Blu ray or DVD functions The following is a list of the most common remote control codes Codes for other remote controls are available online at www dynexproducts com remotecodes or check with your cable or satellite TV provide for the remote control code Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls for all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan 1 2007 Universal remote control makes and models One for All 0054 Phillips 0198 0490 RCA 135 068 069 078 096 100 164 Sony 168 229 026 Legal notices DX 24L200A12 37 T Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
26. Mode lt Reset to Default VVVVVVV v vj n OLORON OLORE EG Back Exit Set various TV options DX 24L200A12 29 3 Press A or YW to highlight Closed Caption then press ENTER The Settings Closed Caption menu opens Digital Caption Digital CC Settings OLORO OLORE Back Exit Adjust Closed Captioning settings Press A or W to highlight Digital Caption only available for digital stations then press lt or gt to select a digital caption setting You can select CC1 through CC4 and CS1 through CS6 Press A or Y to highlight Digital CC Settings then press ENTER The Digital CC Settings menu opens with Style highlighted a 4 p DYNE x _ X Picture Audio Settings Channels RE Custom gt Font Style Default Font Size Font Edge Style Font Edge Color Font Color Background Color Font Opacity Background Opacity Default Default Default Default Default Default Default AAAAAAA A vvyvvyv vvv OLORO OORA Eoi Back Exit Set the lock of digital CC Automatic uses broadcaster s style 6 Press lt or P to select Custom To reset the closed caption styles to their defaults set Style to Default 7 Press A or to highlight a style then press lt or gt to adjust the style You can select Font Style Selects the font style Font Size Selects the font size Font Edge Style Selects the edge style for the words Font Edge Color Selects the color for the edges Font Color Selects
27. N jack the audio output is analog To play from a DVI device 1 Turn on your TV and the DVD or Blu ray player 2 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 3 Press A or W to select HDMI1 then press ENTER You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select HDMI1 4 Turn on the DVD or Blu ray player Using component video better To connect a DVD or Blu ray player using component video 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the component video device is turned off 2 Connect a component video cable not provided to the COMPONENT IN Y PB PR jacks on the back of your TV and to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component video device DVD or Blu ray player Audio cable Component video cable Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks 3 Connect an audio cable not provided to the L and R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the L R AUDIO OUT jacks on the component video device When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog To play from the component video device 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 2 Press A or W to select Component then press ENTER You can also press COMP to select the component video device 3 Turn on the DVD or Blu ra
28. ONENT IN Y PB PR share these audio jacks with the composite video jack AV IN VIDEO Connect the audio for a component video device connected to the Y PB PR jacks For more information see Using component video better on page 9 OR Connect the audio for a composite video device connected to the AV IN VIDEO jack For more information see Using composite video good on page 13 or see Connecting a VCR on page 13 6 DX 24L200A12 TV components CCC eote contro Connect an antenna or cable TV to this 7 N ANT CABLE IN jack For more information see WUT headphone 0 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 11 Connect headphones to this jack For more information see Connecting headphones on page 15 Connect a digital sound system to this jack For more information see Connecting a basic home theater system on page 16 amp l e o y m a CH LIST 9 PICTURE AUDIO cco Bam Y Vf tutor Pemon 1 INPUT Numbers 3 e Dot 4 INFO Ava 6 ENTER 7 MENU X MUTE Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list then press A or to Select a video input source For more information see Selecting the video input source on page 18 Press to enter channel numbers and the parental control password Press to enter a digital sub chann
29. Picture Settings OLORO O OR E Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press v The Settings menu opens DYNEX y S Picture Audio Settings Channels me Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default VVVVVVV Vs OLORO OORE e Set various TV options Back Exit 3 Press A or W to highlight Time then press gt or ENTER The Settings Time menu opens Sleep Timer Time Zone Daylight Saving Style Year Month DEW Time Alaska On Auto 2010 January A A A AAAAA OLORO OQ Select Back Exit Set a time for the TV to turn off automatically 4 Press A or to highlight Sleep Timer then press lt or gt to select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically To turn the sleep timer off select Off 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu You can also press SLEEP on the remote control to set the sleep timer Adjusting menu settings DX 24L200A12 31 a Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language To select the on screen menu language 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNE L Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast l Brightness fo 01g Tint o E Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settin
30. Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Dynex and are not returned to you If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires you must pay all labor and parts charges This warranty lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product during the Warranty Period Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product How to obtain warranty service If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy or Future Shop retail store location and your television Product has a screen size of less than 37 inches please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy or Future Shop store Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging If you purchased the Product from a Best Buy or Future Shop online web site mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging To obtain in home warranty service for a television with a screen 37 inches or larger in the United States call 1 888 BESTBUY Canada call 1 866 BESTBUY for Future Shop call 1 800 663 2275 Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have a Dynex approved repair tech
31. R the Settings Date Time menu opens DY NE _ Vi Picture Audio Settings Channels Oi Alaska On Auto 2010 January Sleep Timer Time Zone Daylight Saving Style Year A AAAA AAA 5 Press A or to highlight Style then press lt or gt to select Manual to set the date and time manually or Auto to have the date and time set automatically from a TV signal source based on your time zone 6 Press A or W to highlight Time Zone then press lt or gt to select your time zone You can select Pacific Alaska Hawaii Newfoundland Atlantic Eastern Central or Mountain 7 Ifyour viewing area observes daylight savings time press A or Y to highlight Daylight Saving time then press lt or gt to select On 8 Ifyou selected Manual for Style Press A or W to highlight Year Month or Day then press lt or gt to adjust the setting e Press A or W to highlight Time press lt or gt to highlight the hour minute or AM PM field then press A or to adjust the setting 9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Setting the sleep timer You can set the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off To set the sleep timer 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNE x U gt Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset
32. SS Using HDMI Connecting headphones To connect a computer using HDMI The TV speakers are muted when headphones are 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged attached and the computer is turned off 2 Connect an HDMI cable not provided to one of the HDMI jacks on the back of your TV and to the HDMI Loug Moise can damage your Nearing W nen Using headphones use the lowest volume setting on your OUT jack on the computer headphones that still lets you hear the sound To connect headphones e Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the back of your TV CIN d A Back of TV HDMI cable SERVICE n PORT UDIO IN Ps Pr VIDEO L aupio R AN D amp A 0000 8 r COMPONENTIN AVIN PC DVI a DIGITAL HDMI 1 DVI VGA AUDIO IN SERVICE O To play video from the computer S 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT to open the 1 INPUT SOURCE list i 2 Press A or W to select HDMI1 or HDMIZ2 then press ENTER You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select HDMI1 or HDMI2 3 Turn onthe computer and adjust the display properties if necessary 16 DX 24L200A12 Using the remote control le Connecting a basic home theater system To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio 1 Make sure that your TV s
33. Using composite video good To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect a composite cable provided to the VIDEO L and R jacks on the back of your TV and to the composite video and audio out jacks on the cable or satellite box Cable or satellite box T e 75 ohm coaxial cable Back of TV 1 a AL HDMI 1 DVI VGA AUDIO IN y D g amp mA 0 DI Cables are often Q a color coded to match g p color coded jacks Composite cable 4 Turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Go through the setup wizard on page 17 Using coaxial good To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect a coaxial cable not provided to the ANT CABLE IN jack on the side of your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable Back of TV a DIGITAL Pi Pr VIDEO L auoo R AN PORT HDMI2 HDMI 1 DVI i T CABLE 2 OUTPUT Re ak a
34. W to highlight Closed Caption then press ENTER The Settings Closed Caption menu opens CC Mode Analog Caption Digital Caption Digital CC Settings Moe Select Back Exit Adjust Closed Captioning settings 4 Press A or to highlight Analog Caption then press lt or gt to select an analog caption setting You can select CC1 through CC4 Closed captioning appears in a small banner across the bottom of the screen CC1 is usually the printed version of the audio CC2 through CC4 display content provided by the broadcaster Text1 through Text4 Closed captioning that covers half or all of the screen Text1 through Text4 display content provided by the broadcaster 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Customizing digital closed captioning styles To customize digital closed captioning styles 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed E S DYNE x _ Picture Audio Settings Channels gt Picture Mode Standard Contrast E 57 Brightness i ee Color 70 Tint E s s Sharpness n 55 BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLOR OCE O OR E Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens Parental Controls Time Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid
35. ake it easier to tune to your favorite channels To set up a favorite channel list 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNEX Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO OLOR Ei Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Channels then press V The Channels menu opens DYNE xX _ lt Picture Audio Settings Channels Auto Channel Scan Add Skip Channels Favorites Channel Label Channel Strength Audio Only Auto Zoom Moe Q Select Back Exit Adjust the audio with the picture turned off 3 Press A or W to highlight Favorites then press ENTER The Channels favorites list opens DYNE x _ Picture Audio Setting Channels Channel No Channel Name Favorites Ch 2 0 OLORO O ORA Ei Manually add and skip channels in your program list Back Exit DX 241200A12 23 T 4 Press A or to highlight the channel you want to add to the favorites list then press ENTER A check mark appears e To remove a channel from the favorites list highlight the channel then press ENTER The check mark disappears and the channel is removed from the list Ifthe list has more than one page press A or V to scroll through the pages 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu
36. anufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and U1 DOLBY the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI pf Da BE e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Smm E E EE Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 38 DX 24L200A12 Legal notices T Legal notices One year limited warranty Dynex Televisions Definitions Dynex Products Dynex warrants to you the original purchaser of this new Dynex branded television Product that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of your purchase of the Product Warranty Period For this warranty to apply your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy or Future Shop authorized dealer of Dynex brand products only that are packaged with this warranty statement How long does the coverage last The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year 365 days from the date you purchased the Product Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product What does this warranty cover During the Warranty Period if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Dynex repair center or store personnel Dynex will at its sole option 1 repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts or 2 replace the
37. arranty not cover cece cece eee eee e en enees 39 CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and where you use your flat panel display As you enjoy your new product keep these safety tips in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger TVs are popular purchases However TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer s recommendations We and the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers bookcases shelves desks speakers chests or carts may fall over and cause injury Tune into safety One size of TV stand does not fit all Use only a TV stand rated for the weight of your TV Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product Don t let children climb on or play with entertainment system furniture and TVs Don t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a crate or chest of drawers Remember that children can become excited while watching a program especially on a larger than life TV Make sure that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed pulled over or Knocked down Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children Wall mounting lf you decide to wall mount your TV always r
38. arts scanning for channels available in your viewing area If you chose Cable Satellite box your TV does not need to scan for channels During the auto channel scan your TV searches for digital channels first When the digital channel search is complete a message appears asking if you want to search for analog channels Select Yes to continue searching for analog channels or No to stop searching for channels The channel scan can take up to 20 minutes You can press EXIT at any time to stop the auto scan but you will need to run the auto scan again to create a channel list 13 To watch TV press INPUT press A or W to highlight the video input source for your TV in the INPUT SOURCE list then press ENTER e If your TV is connected to an antenna cable TV no box or cable or satellite TV box using a coaxial cable select TV If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using an HDMI cable or HDMI cable with a DVI adapter select HDMI If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a component video cable select Component If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a composite video cable select AV 18 DX 241200A12 Understanding the basics E Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off To turn your TV on or off 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet 2 Press Power to turn on your TV The power indicator LED turns blue
39. color bar 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Setting parental controls Setting parental controls Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on TV When set parental controls read the rating of the program with some exceptions such as news and sports and deny access to programs that exceed the ratings level you select To watch programs that exceed the selected rating you must enter the password Setting or changing the password To set or change the password 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNEX U 6 S Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORE OLORES Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Vv The Settings menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default vvyvyvvyvyvvyvv OLORO OLORE Set various TV options Back Exit 3 Press ENTER The Enter Password screen opens OLORE ONOMST vers Back Exit Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password The default password is 0000 You should change the pa
40. den The channel may have been deleted from the channel list You can tune to the channel by pressing the number buttons or you can add the channel back to the channel list See Hiding channels on page 22 If you are using a cable or satellite box use the remote that came with that box to change channels Make sure you have the correct input selected to view channels from the cable or satellite box If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low To check the digital channel signal strength see Checking the digital signal strength on page 24 Enter 9999 to access parental controls then set a new password See Setting or changing the password on page 24 If a setting is grayed the setting is not available in the current video input mode When the TV is in use the temperature rises naturally and may cause the cabinet to expand or contract which can cause a creaking noise This is not a malfunction Make sure that the Button Lock option is set to No See Locking control buttons on page 27 Unplug the power cord wait a few seconds then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned on See Setting the sleep timer on page 30 If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions turn off your TV then turn it on again Specifications DX 241200A12 35 Co O Spec
41. dio only works only when the input source is TV and your TV is receiving a broadcast signal To exit Audio Only mode press any button When you exit audio only mode the Audio Only option is automatically reset to Off 22 DX 24L200A12 Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for channels your TV searches for channels available in your viewing area and stores the channel information in the channel list When you press CH or CH your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list If the TV signal source changes for example you change from an outdoor antenna to cable TV no box you need to scan for channels again You do not need to scan for channels unless the available channels have changed since you ran the Setup Wizard For more information see Turning on your TV for the first time on page 17 To automatically scan for channels 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DY NE x _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO OL OG Eo Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality 2 Press lt 4 or P gt to highlight Channels then press V The Channels menu opens with Auto Channel Scan highlighted l Ts ps Picture Audio Settings Channels Auto Channel Scan Add Skip Channels Favo
42. e best picture and sound For information about connection types see see What connection should use on page 7 Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries To install the remote control batteries 1 While pressing the cover release latch on the back of the remote control lift the cover off the remote control eS ie oa 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment Make sure that you match the and symbols on the batteries with the and symbols in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover e Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine heat registers or fire Battery chemicals can cause a rash If the batteries leak clean the battery compartment with a cloth If chemicals touch your skin wash immediately Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly Do not burn or incinerate Donot mix batteries of different types e Donot mix old and new batteries Remove batteries when the charge is depleted If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries Aiming the remote control To aim the remote control e Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV DX 241200A12 17 i Turning on your TV for the first time 10 Press ENTER The Choose Your Picture Mode screen opens Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn
43. ee e eee eeeeneee 14 Connecting headphones cece cece cece eee e eee eeeeeenes 15 Connecting a basic home theater system 0 ccc eee e eee e eee 16 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 16 Using the remote control cece eee eens 16 Installing remote control batteries 2 0 0 cece ccc ccc cc cee eee eee 16 Aiming the remote Control ccc ccc ccc eee eee e eee e eee eeeeees 16 Turning on your TV for the first time 0 cece ewes 17 Understanding the basics ccc cece cece eee eeees 18 TURHING your TV ON OF OM etasecden caNeeenneealinais camessnatis casas 18 Selecting the video input source cece cc cece cece teen ee eeee 18 Using the on screen MENUS cece cece ee cee ete eee eee eee enes 18 Navigating the menus ccc eee cece e eee e eee eeeeeeeeeeees 18 Selecting GiCNANNE 4 icagaraw araweic wa awrirarags ww www wade sada draw EEEN E 19 Adjusting the VOIUMEG 6s2s444cdaeeseens enadudeeeneendandeuaseaneeans 19 Viewing program information ccc cece cece eee eeneees 19 Adjusting the picture cc ccc cece cece cette eee e eee neees 19 Adjusting the TV picture s ccc2ncwiesiaewsevaewa dewewneeueaadedaxwdaenys 19 Adjusting the computer image cece cece ccc eee e eee eaees 20 Adjusting the sound 4 4 04000dsheedbadevses de eeeunendedscews 21 Adjusting sound settings ccc cece ccc eee e eee e ee eeene
44. ees 21 Playing TV audio Only ssrscsresersirsris ti stresit rE E TENESSE EREN 21 Changing channel settings 0 ccc cece eect e eee eees 22 Automatically scanning for channels cc cece eee e cece eeeees 22 Hiding channels sis 0 ecdaesccnineiaeniid Ada EANNA AEN aa 22 Setting up a favorite channel list 0 ccc cece ee eee eee eens 23 Viewing a favorite channel ccc cece cece cece eee e eee eeeenes 23 Adding or changing a channel label 0 cece cece e eee eeee 23 Checking the digital signal strength ccc cece cece eee eens 24 Setting parental controls ccc ccc ccc cece teen eees 24 Setting or changing the password cece cece cece cece eeeeeeee 24 Setting parental control levels ccc ccc ccc ccc cece eeees 25 Blocking unrated TV siscwawcuts caerseesndaaus tadnwateawsasdeasdauweass 26 Locking Control buttons ccc ccc cece eee ee eeeenes 27 Downloading rating information cece cece cence eee eens 27 Using closed Captioning cc cece cece e eee eeeees 28 Turning closed captioning on or Off cece cece eee eee eens 28 Selecting the analog closed captioning Mode ccc eee eee 28 Customizing digital closed captioning styles cceee eee ee 29 Adjusting time SettingS cc ccc ccc cece cece teen eees 30 SEMING The COCK 2st wauateea i oa csauwevesus RUIEN ENEO TOR TENSTA 30 Setting the s
45. el number For more information see Selecting a channel on page 19 Press to display TV status information such as the channel number channel name if available or signal source For more information see Viewing program information on page 19 Press to navigate through the on screen menus and adjust settings Press to confirm selections or changes Press to open the on screen menu Press to mute the sound Press again to restore the sound Making connections Ve baton pepon 9 VOL VOL Video Input Power 15 RECALL 16 GUIDE D EXIT CH CH FAVORITE MTS SAP G CH LIST 2 CCD 3 AUDIO Press to increase or decrease the volume Press to select the input source VIDEO Press to select the device connected to the AV IN jacks HDMI Press one or more times to select the device connected to the HDMI1 or HDMI2 jack TV Press to select the TV input source COMP Press to select the device connected to the COMPONENT video jacks VGA Press to select the device connected to the PC IN VGA jack Press to set the sleep timer For more information see Setting the sleep timer on page 30 Press to select the aspect ratio For more information see Adjusting the TV picture on page 19 Press to select the picture mode You can select Vivid Standard Energy Saving or Custom For more information see Adjusting the TV picture on page 19 Pr
46. emember One size of wall mount does not fit all Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer listed in this manual or otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as suitable for your TV Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers lf you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV get help from a professional installer on we CEA appropriate Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks If you are unsure ask a professional installer TVs can be heavy At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is Consumer Electronics Association 2 DX 24L200A 12 Important safety instructions A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NOM BWN 10 11 12 13 14 15 This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV This label is located on the back of your TV This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation op
47. en you press CH or CH your TV skips the hidden channels You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel To hide channels 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNEX Picture Audio Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings Move ORO MS eves Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Channels then press V The Channels menu opens Auto Channel Scan Add Skip Channels Favorites Channel Label Channel Strength Audio Only Auto Zoom OLORO OLORE Back Exit Adjust the audio with the picture turned off Changing channel settings 3 Press A or W to highlight Add Skip Channels then press ENTER The channel list opens Channel Name Channel No Ch 2 0 Ch 2 1 WGBH SD Ch 2 2 PBS HD MBC DTV OKO MMe CORO MS Eee Back Exit Manually add and skip channels in your program list 4 Press A or YW to highlight the channel you want to hide then press ENTER The check mark disappears e A channel with a check mark is not hidden A channel with no check mark is hidden Ifthe list has more than one page press A or V to scroll through the pages 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Setting up a favorite channel list You can create a favorite channel list to m
48. enings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the gt manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use AWA caution when moving the Saleen cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally
49. ess to turn your TV on or off Standby mode When your TV is off power still flows into it To disconnect power unplug the power cord Press to go to the last viewed channel Press to display the program guide For more information see Viewing program information on page 19 Press to close the on screen menu Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list For more information see Selecting a channel on page 19 Press to open the Favorites channel list For more information see Setting up a favorite channel list on page 23 and Viewing a favorite channel on page 23 In analog TV mode press to select Stereo Mono or SAP For more information see Adjusting sound settings on page 21 Press to open the channel list Press to turn closed captioning on or off You can select On Off or CC On Mute For more information see Turning closed captioning on or off on page 28 Press to select an audio mode You can select Standard News Music Movie or Custom For more information see Adjusting sound settings on page 21 DX 24L200A12 7 Making connections What connection should I use Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV For the best video quality you should connect a device to the best available connection Use the following tables to identify cables Connection Vi Te Ee Cable connector typeand jack quali
50. field Minnesota U S A 55423 3645 2011 BBY Solutions Inc All rights reserved DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions Inc Registered in some countries All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners gt A dai wa TM www dynexproducts com US and Canada Market 800 305 2204 Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing LLC 7601 Penn Ave South Richfield MN 55423 U S A 2011 BBY Solutions Inc All rights reserved DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions Inc Registered in some countries All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners ENGLISH 11 0584
51. fo oli Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORON OLORO Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality 2 Press lt or P to highlight Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted DYNE _ gt Picture Audio Settings Channels Time Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default vvv vv v v v v OLORON OLOR CA Back Exit Set various TV options 3 Press ENTER The Enter Password screen opens DY NE _ A Picture Audio Settings Channels OLORE OLORE Back Exit Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password The Parental Controls menu opens DY NE _ y Picture Audio Settings Channels Block Unrated TV lt System Lock lt Change Password RRT Setting Reset RRT OLORO OLOR E Back Exit Turn parental controls off 5 Press A or to highlight System Lock then press lt or gt to select On DY NE _ A Picture Audio Settings Channels Button Lock lt Block Unrated TV lt System Lock lt US Canada Change Password Reset RRT 28 DX 24L200A12 6 Press A or W to highlight RRT Setting then press ENTER If the program is broadcast with RRT5 rating information the information is downloaded automatically and can be used for pare
52. ght Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens DY NE _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Parental Controls Time Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default vvv v v uvv v h OLORO OLOR ever Set various TV options Back Exit 3 Press A or W to highlight Input Labels then press ENTER The Settings Input Labels screen opens with Present Label highlighted DYNE _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Custom Label Reset Input Label OLORO OLORES Back Exit Create label for devices connected to your TV 4 Press lt or gt to highlight a preset label from several options or select Custom to enter your own label DYNE ie Picture Audio Settings Channels Present Label Custom Label Reset Input Label CVO MeN ORO MST cet Choose from a list of preset label names Back Exit 5 Ifyou select Custom press A or W to highlight Custom Label then press P 6 Press A or YW to select a character then press gt to move to the next position Repeat this step to enter additional characters You can enter as many as 10 characters 32 DX 24L200A12 Restoring settings to default E 7 To reset the label to factory default press A or to highlight Reset Input Label then press ENTER and follow the on screen instructions 8 When you complete the label press MENU The next time you press INPUT the new label ap
53. gs Moe Q Select Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default VVVVVVV v OLORO OLORE Set various TV options Back Exit 3 Press A or to highlight Menu Settings then press gt or ENTER The Settings Menu Settings menu opens with Menu Language highlighted DYNE _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Menu Language English OLORO OLOR Ei Set menu language to Enlish Fran ais or Espa ol Back Exit 4 Press lt 4 or gt to select the menu language your want You can select English French or Spanish 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Labeling an input source You can add a label to a video input source to make it easier to identify These labels are displayed on the INPUT SOURCE list and on the banner that appears when you press INFO To label an input source 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNE x U S Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast O Brightness ao fe 01g Tint ee Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO O OR crert Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press or P to highli
54. gs or Canadian English then press A or to highlight the rating you want to block then press ENTER OR Press lt or gt to highlight TV Ratings or Canadian French then press A or lt or gt to highlight the rating you want to block then press ENTER That rating and all other higher ratings are blocked Lock icons appear next to all locked ratings 8 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu DX 24L200A 12 Ratings U S TV ratings age based None Notrated TV Y7 Children over seven years of age U S TV ratings content based D Seualysugoestivedialog U S movie MPAA ratings None Movienotrated Seiden ter children under 17 Canadian English ratings Exempt programming Canadian French ratings Exempt programming Over 13 years old Over 16 years old 18 ans Adult programming Setting parental controls Blocking unrated TV Not all TV programs have a rating signal You can block all unrated programs from displaying on your TV To block unrated TV 1 2 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNEX Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast E E Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO C O ORE E Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Y The Setti
55. ifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Warranty DX 24L200A12 Parts 1 year Labor 1 year Dimensions and weight DX 24L200A12 Without stand 23 03 x 3 98 x 15 59 in 58 5 x 10 1 x 39 6 cm With stand 23 03 x 7 87 x 17 17 in 58 5 x 20 x 43 6 cm Without stand 10 56 Ibs 4 8 kg With stand 11 22 lbs 5 1 kg Screen DX 24L200A12 Screen size measured diagonally 23 6 Display type LCD Panel 60 Hz vs 120 Hz 60Hz Display resolution 1080p Panel resolution 1920 H x 1080 V Aspect ratio 16 9 Contrast ratio typical panel 800 1 Dynamic contrast ratio list value 2500 1 Brightness center typical cd m2 300 nits Comb filter 3d y c digital Response time 5 ms Horizontal viewing angle 160 Vertical viewing angle 150 Display resolutions VGA scan rates DX 24L200A12 HDMI 1 3 Suggested Resolutions 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i Component video Suggested Resolutions 1080i 720p 480p 480i PC VGA Suggested scan rates 640 x 480 60Hz 800 x 600 60HZz 1024 x 768 60HZz 1280 x 1024 60Hz 1920 x 1080 60Hz Tuner DX 24L200A12 Analog NTSC Digital ATSC 8 VSB Clear QAM Inputs DX 24L200A12 HDMI 2 bottom E EDID compliant HDCP compliant DVI to HDMI1 only Component video 1 bottom Composite video 1 bottom Shared audio component Yes and composite S Video No PC
56. io mode is selected Make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly and securely to the back of your TV Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 11 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low To check the digital channel signal strength see Checking the digital signal strength on page 24 The audio cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Make sure that the room is not too bright Light reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see If an S VHS camera or a camcorder is connected while another connected device is turned on the picture may be poor Turn off one or more devices Adjust the contrast color and brightness settings Other devices for example surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference Once you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference 34 DX 24L200A12 Troubleshooting Probam sskton Pete Solon No output from one of the speakers After images appear e Adjust the audio balance See Adjusting sound settings on page 21 e Make sure that the audio cables are connected
57. leep timer cece eee cece cence eee ee eeees 30 Adjusting menu SETTINGS cece ccc ccc cece cette ee eeeees 31 Selecting the menu language cece cece cece eee eeees 31 Labeling an input source Lc ccc cece ete eee eee eeeneees 31 Restoring settings to default cece eee eee eee eens 32 aeaea e E E E scenes ee ecees 32 Cea a araa A E E E E AEN E 32 DEALA LS EEEE E E E E E 32 Troubleshooting ccc ccc cc eee eect eee e ete e eee eeeeeeees 32 Video and audio lt 2c p0 lt nennarysnawecsanineusawadtaeroweaneanweneenans 32 ROO E CONMO cust AE ATE yess sons es OERA EENE 34 EEE EE E E E usosenteds 34 SPECINIGCATIONS 4 si sckc rscratdardevdranesdiesdwheeeswssdendeand 35 Programming universal remote controls 00ee eens 36 Programming a different universal remote control 005 36 For additional help and information ccc cece eee eee e eee 36 Common universal remote control codes cece c cece cee ees 36 LOGAIMOLICES serere EERE EE AEE ER EERO 37 One year limited warranty Dynex Televisions 39 DOO wagcaccttusncuoneouhtende E EAA 39 How long does the coverage last ccc ccc ccc ccc eee eee eeeees 39 What does this warranty cover cece cece cece eee e eee eee eenees 39 How to obtain warranty Service cece cece eee teen eeeeenes 39 Where is the warranty Valid ccc cece ee eee eee eee ee eeenees 39 What does the w
58. llite TV good without a set top box and experience poor picture quality you may need to install a set top box to improve signal reception and picture quality Contact your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading toa set top box Troubleshooting DX 24L200A12 33 Proben Selen Dark poor or no picture screen is lit but sound is good No color dark picture or color is not correct Only snow noise appears on the screen Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 11 Make sure that Audio Only option is set to Off See Playing TV audio only on page 21 Adjust the brightness See Adjusting the TV picture on page 19 Make sure that the correct picture mode is selected See Adjusting the TV picture on page 19 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low To check the digital channel signal strength see Checking the digital signal strength on page 24 If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to the back of your TV The
59. mode For more information see Turning your TV on or off on page 18 Back and Side DX 24L200A12 5 SERVICE PORT VIDEO L aupio R ANT CAI Ps y HDI MI 1 DVI S C O a 0000000 09 J E tem Pean O Service Port HDMI1 HDMI2 3 PCINVGA PC IN AUDIO 5 COMPONENT IN Y Pe PR AV IN VIDEO O L R AUDIO IN For software update only Do not use Connect an HDMI device to these jacks An HDMI cable carries both video and sound You do not need to make an audio connection for an HDMI device For more information see Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player on page 11 or Using DVI same as HDMI but requires a sound connection on page 12 Connect the video for a computer to this jack For more information see Connecting a computer on page 14 Connect the audio from a computer or a DVI device to this jack For more information see Connecting a computer on page 14 or Using DVI same as HDMI but requires a sound connection on page 12 Connect the video for a component video device to these jacks For more information see Using component video better on page 9 Connect the video for a composite video device such as a VCR to these jacks For more information see Using composite video good on page 10 or see Using VGA on page 14 The component video jacks COMP
60. mote control to turn closed captioning on or off Selecting the analog closed captioning Turning closed captioning on or off mode To turn closed captioning on or off 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the To select the closed captioning mode 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DY NE _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO OL ORNE E Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default OVO MMe ONO MSc Back Exit Set various TV options Picture menu displayed DY NE x _ y Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO OL ORG Eo Back Exit Adjust settings to affect picture quality 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens Parental Controls Time Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default VVVVVVV v OLORO OLORE Back Exit Set various TV options Using closed captioning 3 Press A or
61. n one tenth 1 10 of the display size or up to five 5 pixel failures throughout the display Pixel based displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function normally e Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids gels or pastes REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY DYNEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS DYNEX PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD SOME STATES PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE Contact Dynex For customer service please call 1 800 305 2204 www Dynexproducts com Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing LLC 7601 Penn Avenue South Rich
62. ngs menu opens with Parental Controls highlighted a kl Pia aa DYNE Ta CF o kia iii Picture Audio Settings Channels Parental Controls Time Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default v vvv v v vv v Move ORO MST CA Back Exit Set various TV options Enter Password OLORO CERO OR ce Back Exit Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit 5 password The Parental Controls menu opens Press A or W to highlight System Lock then press lt or gt to select On DYNE _ Picture Button Lock lt Block Unrated TV lt System Lock lt Canada Change Password RRT Setting Reset RRT OLORO OLORES Back Exit Turn parental controls off Press A or W to highlight Block Unrated TV then press lt or gt to select On to block unrated TV or Off to unblock unrated TV Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Setting parental controls Locking control buttons You can lock the TV control buttons on the side of your TV When the control buttons on your TV are locked you can only operate the TV with the remote control To lock control buttons 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DY NE x _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness
63. nician dispatched to your home Where is the warranty valid This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in the United States and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites What does the warranty not cover This warranty does not cover e Customer instruction education e Installation e Set up adjustments e Cosmetic damage e Damage due to acts of God such as power surges e Accident s e Misuse e Abuse e Negligence e Commercial purposes use including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home e Modification of any part of the Product including the antenna e Plasma display panel damaged by static non moving images applied for lengthy periods burn in e Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance e Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply e Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Dynex to service the Product e Products sold as is or with all faults e Consumables including but not limited to batteries i e AA AAA C etc e Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed DX 241L200A12 39 nC e Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product e Up to three 3 pixel failures dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated grouped in an area smaller tha
64. ntal controls If you want to clear the downloaded rating information select Reset RRT The rating information is cleared If rating information is broadcast by another program your TV downloads the new rating information 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Using closed captioning Closed captions CC or subtitles are intended to provide people who are hearing impaired with access to TV programs However this feature is also useful for viewers who are learning a new language beginning to read or in a noisy environment Text captions are displayed to transcribe speech and often other relevant sounds Closed captioning availability and content depends on the broadcaster and may vary across programs ina channel Using closed captioning E 3 Press A or W to highlight Closed Caption then press ENTER The Settings Closed Caption menu opens DY NE _ y Picture Audio Settings Channels CC Mode lt CC On When Mute Analog Caption lt CC1 Digital Caption lt Cs1 Digital CC Settings OLORO OLORE Back Exit Adjust Closed Captioning settings Press A or W to highlight Caption Control then press lt or gt to select On turns closed captioning on CC On Mute turns closed captioning on when the sound is muted or Off turns closed captioning off Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu You can also press CCD on the re
65. on your TV the Setup Wizard opens The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language date and time picture mode and TV signal source To set up your TV 1 Make sure that you have Installed the remote control batteries See page 16 for details e Connected an antenna cable TV or satellite TV See page 8 to page 11 for details e Connected the power cord See page 8 for details 2 Press Power then wait several seconds The Choose Your Menu Language screen opens DYNEX Setup Wizard Choose your menu Language Fran ais Espa ol Enter gt OLORO CE OO EAE Back Exit Set menu language to English Franceis or Espa ol 3 Press A or W to highlight a language then press ENTER The Choose Your Time Setting screen opens Setup Wizard Choose your Time Setting Auto Time Zone lt Pacific Daylight Savings lt Off Year lt P0010 Month lt Jan Day lt 13 Time lt 12 07 AM Enter gt O Moe Select Back Exit If Automatic options are automatically set by TV source 4 Press A or to highlight Mode then press lt or gt to select Manual to set the date and time manually or Auto to set the date and time automatically from a TV signal source based on the time zone you select 5 Press A or to highlight Time Zone then press lt or gt to select your time zone Choices include Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Ha
66. or press EXIT to close the menu Viewing a favorite channel To view a favorite channel 1 Press FAVORITE on your remote control The Favorites channel list opens 2 Press A or W to highlight a channel then press ENTER to tune to the channel Adding or changing a channel label Ifa channel is not already labeled you can label the channel to make it easier to identify You can also relabel a channel that is already labeled To add or change a channel label 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNEXH J amp S Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness 70 oli Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORE O ORA E Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Channels then press V The Channels menu opens pYNEX _ GQ Picture Audio Settings Channels Auto Channel Scan Add Skip Channels Favorites Channel Label Channel Strength Audio Only Auto Zoom OLORON OX ORES Back Exit Adjust the audio with the picture turned off 3 Press A or W to highlight Channel Label then press ENTER The Channel Label screen opens with the channel number field highlighted 24 DX 24L 200A12 4 Press A or to Select the channel you want to label then press gt to go to the channel label editing field DYNE x _ J lt Picture Audio Settings
67. pears in the INPUT SOURCE list 9 Press EXIT to close the menu Restoring settings to default When you restore default settings all the settings except the password and parental rating you have customized are reset To restore settings to default 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Vv The Settings menu opens Parental Controls gt 3 Press A or Y to highlight Reset to Default then press ENTER A confirmation box opens 4 Press lt or P to select Yes to reset all settings except the password and parental rating to factory default or No to not reset 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Maintaining Cleaning Before cleaning the screen unplug your TV from the power outlet Clean your TV with a soft dry cloth If surfaces are extremely dirty use a soft cloth dampened with a weak detergent solution Use an eyeglass cleaner to clean the screen Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzine Before using a chemically treated cloth read the instructions that came with the cloth Do not spray insecticide liquid near your TV Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces Servicing Do not try to repair your TV yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside Turn off yo
68. power cord is unplugged and the home system is turned off 2 Connect a digital coaxial audio cable not provided to the DIGITAL OUT jack on the side of your TV and to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the home theater system Home theater system Back of TV COMPONENT IN Pc DVI CO Guna HDMI 1 DVI VGA AUDIOIN Y Ps PR VIDEO L auoio R AN 0 000000 Digital coaxial audio cable Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices When connecting an AV receiver with the ARC function we recommend that you connect the AV receiver s HDMI OUT jack to your TV s HDMI ARC jack by using an HDMI ARC compliant cable In the following situations the HDMI cable routes Dolby Digital audio to the AV receiver so you do not need to connect a separate digital audio cable e When you have a game console connected to your TV s HDMI jack e When you watch a program through an antenna or cable TV connected to the ANT CABLE IN jack Cable or satellite TV box Blu ray player DVD player VCR AV receiver o Game console or camera Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices Refer to the documentation that came with your devices for connection information Remember to use the best connection types available for th
69. rder or game console 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 2 Press A or W to select AV then press ENTER You can also press VIDEO to select the device 3 Turn onthe camcorder or game console Connecting a computer Some computers have an HDMI jack You can use an HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better picture Using VGA To connect a computer using VGA 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off 2 Connect a VGA cable not provided to the VGA IN jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer Back of TV COMPONENT IN PC DVI IN M27 BMT ED Y P Pr VIDEO L awo R ant casLe Q ouput GD 0 008 0 9 Audio cable with Fe i stereo mini plug VGA cable 3 Connect an audio cable with stereo mini plug not provided to the PC IN AUDIO jack on the back of your TV and to the LINE OUT or AUDIO OUT jack on the computer To play video from the computer 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 2 Press A or to select VGA then press ENTER 3 Turn on the computer and adjust the display properties if necessary You can also press VGA to select the computer Making connections DX 24L200A12 15
70. ress ENTER to immediately change the channel To select a digital sub channel press the number buttons to select the main digital channel press e dot then press the number button for the sub channel Wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel Press RECALL to go to the last viewed channel Press RECALL again to return to the channel you were watching Press CH LIST to open the channel list press A or V to highlight a channel then press ENTER Hidden channels are grayed out on the Channel list Press FAVORITE to open the favorite channel list press A or W to highlight a channel then press ENTER If a list has more than one page press lt or P to scroll through the pages Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume e Press VOL or VOL to increase or decrease the volume e Press Xx MUTE to turn off the sound Press Xx MUTE again to turn the sound back on Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture To adjust the TV picture 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed 2 Press A or W to highlight an option press lt or gt to adjust the setting or press gt or ENTER to go to the sub menu You can select e Picture Mode Selects the picture mode You can select e Vivid Provides a bright and vivid picture Significantly increases the contrast brightness and sharpness This selection is good for video games anima
71. rites Channel Label Channel Strength Audio Only Auto Zoom OLORO OLORE Eoi Back Exit Adjust the audio with the picture turned off 3 Press lt or P to select your signal type You can select e Antenna Select this option if you use an antenna Your TV scans for analog VHF and UHF and digital channels in your area e Cable Select this option if you have cable TV and do not have a cable TV box Your TV scans for analog and digital channels in your area e Cable Satellite Box Select this option if you use a cable or satellite TV box Your TV does not scan for channels because the cable or satellite TV box provides the channel information Changing channel settings 4 Press ENTER to start the auto channel scan Setup Wizard Choose your TV Source Antenna RF CH 0 Cable 0 Digital Channels Cable Satellite Box O Analog Channels OLORO OLOR ever Back Exit Select Antenna if using an antenna for standard or HD TV If you selected Antenna or Cable your TV searches automatically for available channels in your area and stores the channel information in the channel list This may take several minutes While scanning the TV displays a progress report Or If you selected Cable Satellite Box the channel search is not necessary You can press EXIT at any time to stop scanning but you must run the scan later to complete the process Hiding channels You can hide channels in the channel list Wh
72. ssword to something you can remember The Parental Controls menu opens DY NE _ Picture Audio Settings Channels Change Password RRT Setting Reset RRT Move ONO MSTlcvert Turn parental controls off Back Exit Setting parental controls DX 24L200A12 25 5 Press A or to highlight Change Password then 3 Press ENTER The Enter Password screen opens DYNE _ press ENTER The Password Entry screen opens DYN ee Picture Settings Channels Picture Settings Channels Enter Old Password Enter New Password Confirm Password OLORO OO sia oi Back Exit Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 OLORON OLORE Back Exit Enter a new 4 digit password then re enter it to confirm 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit 6 Press the number buttons to enter the old password password The Parental Controls menu opens then enter a new password On the next line enter the new password again to confirm it The Parental za i DYNE Controls menu opens again Ke Oe eae term ae seed TV x If you forget your password enter 9999 Change Password 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press RRT Setting EXIT to close the menu Reset RRT Setting parental control levels You can set parental control levels for the U S and 5 Press A or W to highlight System Lock then press lt Canada The following procedure shows how to set or gt to select On to enable
73. st the sound settings 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLOR OCE OL ORNE E Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Audio then press Vv The Audio menu opens i A DYNEX Picture Audio Settings Channels Sound Mode Treble Bass Balance Auto Volume ii Digital Audio SPDIF PCM Audio Language English MTS SAP Mono Reset Audio Settings Back OLORO CEO ORN E Exit Adjust settings to affect sound quality 3 Press A or to highlight an option then press lt or gt to adjust the setting You can select e Sound Mode Selects the EQ sound mode You can select Standard News Music Movie or Custom You can also press AUDIO on the remote control to select the audio mode Treble Adjusts the high sounds e Bass Adjusts the low sounds e Balance Adjusts the balance between the left and right audio channels e Auto Volume Adjusts the volume to keep the volume level consistent when switching channels or when switching from a TV show toa commercial You can select On or Off e Audio Language Selects the default language track when watching digital TV programs Options include English Frangais French and Espanol Spanish e MTS SAP Selects the
74. te control 10171 11204 11326 11463 1 See the table below for common codes If you have Comcast 11517 11641 11780 11785 problems programming your remote or need a 11892 11963 12002 different remote control code visit www dynexproducts com remotecodes for the Cox 1326 1463 latest remote control code information 10171 11204 11326 11517 2 Follow your universal remote control s instructions DirectTV 4 to enter the TV code you found in Step 1 11564 11641 11963 12002 Dish Network 720 If your universal remote control has a code search feature run a code search to identify a i 400 450 461 456 10463 code that matches your TV See your universal Time Warner 1463 0463 remote control s instructions for details If your universal remote control has a Learn TiVo 0091 feature you can manually program it using the Dynex TV remote to teach the commands one at a time See your universal remote control s Verizon 0198 0490 instructions for details e e e Tips For additional help and information The brand name is often visible on the front of 1 Visit http www dynexproducts com remotecodes me T FE ah is Moce 2 Call technical support for the universal remote control Radin E If your universal remote control isn t listed on the chart refer to your universal remote control s instructions and try codes for the or cable satellite company of the remote set top box you are trying to program
75. the Picture menu displayed Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO OLOR ete Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 3 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press v The Settings menu opens D 5 vi u Parental Controls Time Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default vvv fe Ae Ae ae A OLORO CERO ORS tert Set various TV options Back Exit 4 Press A or YW to highlight Computer Settings then press ENTER The Settings Computer settings menu opens Auto Adjust H Position V Position Clock Phase Reset Computer Settin Move O Select Adjust to the PC signal timing automatically when ON Back Exit 5 Press A or W to highlight an option then press lt or gt to adjust the option You can select e Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the image settings such as position and phase H Position Moves the image right or left V Position Moves the image up or down e Clock Adjusts the sample frequency Adjusting the sound DX 24L200A12 21 CC e Phase Adjusts the focus of stable images Reset Computer Settings Resets computer settings to factory default 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings To adju
76. the color for the text Background Color Selects the color for the background Font Opacity Selects the opacity for the text Background Opacity Selects the opacity for the background 8 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu 30 DX 24L200A12 Adjusting time settings E Adjusting time settings Setting the clock To set the clock 1 Press MENU The on screen menu opens with the Picture menu displayed DYNEX U S Picture Audio Settings Channels Picture Mode Standard Contrast O Brightness a fo oli Tint a Sharpness BackLight Advanced Video Reset Picture Settings OLORO O ORA E Adjust settings to affect picture quality Back Exit 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press Y The Settings menu opens DYNE _ y Picture Audio Settings Channels Pi Time Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default VYVVYYYVY 7 OVOM Om ONO MST cre Set various TV options Back Exit 3 Press A or W to highlight Time then press ENTER The Settings Time menu opens with Date Time highlighted DYNE _ X S Picture Audio Settings Channels Parental Controls Closed Caption Menu Settings Computer Settings Input Labels System Info Power on in Vivid Mode lt Reset to Default OLORO ORC MS alse Back Exit Set various TV options 4 Press ENTE
77. tion and in bright light environments Standard Provides a standard picture Moderately increases the contrast brightness and sharpness This selection is good for standard TV broadcasts Energy Saving Reduces the brightness and backlight levels to save energy You TV has a backlight that provides light for displaying the picture Your TV uses less energy when you reduce this backlight Custom Lets you manually customize the picture settings such as brightness contrast and sharpness You can also press PICTURE on your remote control to select the picture mode e Contrast Adjusts the brightness of the light Viewing program information To view channel information e Press INFO to view an information banner The information banner shows the current program information such as channel number video input source and resolution e Digital channel information Displays the channel number station name channel label broadcast program name TV rating signal type audio information resolution CC mode current time and current program start and end times e Analog channel information Displays channel number channel label if preset signal type audio information and resolution e Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide which may present a list of available programs program times and program summaries depending on the information provided by the broadcaster areas of the picture Brigh
78. tness Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture e Color Adjusts the color intensity of the picture A low setting may make the color look faded A high setting may make the color look artificial Tint Adjusts the color balance of the picture Use this control to make skin tones look more natural Sharpness Adjusts the color detail of images If you set this control too high dark images may appear with light or white edges Backlight Sets the overall brilliance of the screen not available when Picture Mode is set to ENERGY SAVING 20 DX 24L200A12 e Advanced Video Opens the Advanced Video sub menu where you can adjust additional video options DYNEX 4 r Picture Audio Settings Channels Color Temperature Cool Aspect Ratio Auto Noise Reduction Middle Overscan On Advanced Contrast OLORO O Select Back Change the overall color cast of the picture Exit Color Temperature Selects the color temperature You can select Cool to enhance the blues Normal or Warm to enhance the reds Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio of the picture Aspect ratio option Example Normal Displays the original 4 3 aspect ratio with vertical black bars on the left and right of the image If the Original aspect ratio is 16 9 the image displays in 16 9 Zoom Expands the image to fill the screen The top and bottom of the image may be cropped Wide Use this option to view
79. to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Handling the LCD panel e Your TV s screen is made of glass Do not drop your TV or hit jolt or press hard against the LCD panel If the screen breaks be careful of broken glass e If the LCD panel is broken make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel This may cause skin inflammation If the liquid gets in your mouth immediately gargle rinse and consult with your doctor Also if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water Replacement parts When replacement parts are required make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock personal injury or other hazards Safety check After completing any service or repair to this device ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct operating condition Important safety instructions Power source Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult an electrician or your local power company Cautions Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power
80. ty I HDMI Best use this video audio if your co devices have N j HDMI Component video requires an audio Better than connection composite or coaxial Composite video requires me an audio el Better than connection coaxial ox Good S Cable connectors Coaxial video audio Connection type and jack Analog audio VGA computer video and audio 8 DX 24L200A 12 Making connections E You can use the HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your Con necting a cable or satellite box TV You need to attach an HDMI to DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI device Cautions Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections Loose connections can result in image or color problems Make sure that all connections are tight and secure The external audio video equipment shown may be different from your equipment If you have questions refer to the documentation that came with your equipment Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment Connecting power To connect the power e Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time The AC power cord is
81. ur TV unplug the power cord then contact an authorized service center Troubleshooting Do not try to repair your TV yourself Contact authorized service personnel Video and audio Probe Solen Picture does not fill e Change the aspect ratio An increasing the screen There are amount of digital TV and movies are black bars around presented in wide screen 16 9 See the picture Adjusting the TV picture on page 19 No picture screenis Press on the TV or the remote control not lit and no e Make sure that the video cables are sound connected securely to the back of your TV e Adjust the contrast and brightness See Adjusting the TV picture on page 19 e Make sure that the power cord is plugged in e Make sure that the correct video input source is selected See Selecting the video input source on page 18 Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems e Make sure that the incoming signal is compatible e Make sure the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 11 e Check the closed caption settings Some TEXT modes can block the screen Picture quality is The problem may be caused by a poor or good on some weak signal from the broadcaster or cable channels and poor TV provider on others Sound is If you connect to cable or sate
82. video cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Adjust the color saturation See Adjusting the TV picture on page 19 Make sure that the video cables are connected correctly and securely to the back of your TV Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 11 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low To check the digital channel signal strength see Checking the digital signal strength on page 24 If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Double images The picture has a few bright or dark spots Good picture but no sound Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 8 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 11 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low To check the digital channel signal strength see Checking the digital signal strength on page 24 If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly
83. waii Atlantic or Newfoundland 6 Press A or W to highlight Daylight Savings then press lt or gt to select On if your viewing area observes Daylight Savings Time or Off if your viewing area does not observe Daylight Savings Time 7 Ifyou selected Manual for Mode set the date by pressing A or W to highlight Year Month or Day then press lt or gt to change the setting 8 If you selected Manual for Mode set the time by pressing A or to highlight Time then press lt or gt to highlight the hour minute or AM PM 9 Press A or W to adjust the setting Setup Wizard Choose your Picture Mode we Home Mode Retail Mode Enter gt OVO Melman OX ORA E Back Exit Reduces total power consumption 11 Press A or to highlight Home Mode or Retail Mode then press ENTER If you selected Home Mode the Choose Your TV Source screen opens Setup Wizard Choose your TV Source Antenna RF CH 0 Cable 0 Digital Channels Cable Satellite Box Oa Analog Channels OLORON OLORES Back Exit Select Antenna if using an antenna for standard or HD TV OR If you selected Retail Mode a message appears If you select Retail Mode then Energy saving is not realized Select Yes to continue or select No to exit 12 Press A or W to highlight Antenna Cable or Cable Satellite Box if your cable TV uses a box select Cable Satellite Box then press ENTER If you chose Antenna or Cable your TV automatically st
84. y player Making connections DX 24L200A12 13 o n Using composite video good Connecting a VCR To connect a DVD or Blu ray player using composite video 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the composite video device is turned off 2 Connect a composite cable provided to the VIDEO and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the composite video device When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog Back of TV COMPONENT IN a DIGITAL ANT CABLE ae OUTPUT Dvi HDMI 1 DVI VGA AUDIO IN y Pe Pr VIDEO L aupio R S zZ A Composite cable Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Connect yellow to yellow red to red and white to white To play from the composite video device 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 2 Press A or W to select AV then press ENTER You can also press VIDEO to select the composite device 3 Turn on the DVD or Blu ray player To connect a VCR 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off 2 Connect a composite cable provided to the VIDEO and Land R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog

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