Dynex DX-40L260A12 Making connections 9

Making connections 9

DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12

Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)

To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI:

1Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

2Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the

cable-in jack on the cable box.

3Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not included) to one end of an

HDMI cable (not included).

4Connect the HDMI-DVI adapter to the HDMI 1 jack on the back of

your TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.

5Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) to the PC/DVI

AUDIO IN jack on the back o f your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack

on the cable or satellite box.

6Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

7Go through the setup wizard on page18.

Using component video (better)

To connect a cable or satellite box using component video:

1Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.

2Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the

cable-in jack on the cable box.

3Connect a component video cable (not included) to the Y, PB, and

PR jacks on the side of your TV and the component video out

jacks on the cable or satellite box.

4Connect an audio cable (not included) 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.

5Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

6Go through the setup wizard on page18.

Note

A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI 1 jack.

If you connect a DVI device to the HDMI 2 jack, you

will not hear audio.

Note

When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI

AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is analog.

Cable or satellite box

HDMI cable with

HDMI-DVI adapter

3.5 mm audio cable

Back of TV

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio

jacks, the audio output is analog.

Your TV has a digital audio jack, so you can connect

the video to the component video jacks and connect

the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio

output.

Side of TV

Component video cable

Audio cable

Cable or satellite box

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Contents

Main ii Dynex DX-32L221A12/ DX-40L260A12 32/ 40 LCD TV Contents iii Page 1 As you enjoy your new product, keep these safety tips in mind The issue Tune into safety Wall mounting CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and where you use your flat panel display 2 Important safety instructions Warnin gs Cautions Important safety instructions 3 End of life directives Non-active pixels 4 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand Installing a wall-mount bracket TV components 5 TV components Package contents Front Back and Side 6 Remote control Making connections 7 Making connections What connection should I use? 8 Connecting power Connecting a cable or satellite box Making connections 9 10 Making connections 11 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player 12 Making connections 13 Connecting a VCR 14 Connecting a camcorder or game console Connecting a computer Making connections 15 Connecting headphones Connecting a basic home theater system 16 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices Using the remote control 17 DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12 Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries Aiming the remote control Turning on your TV for the first time 18 Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off Selecting the video input source Using the on-screen menus Navigating the menus Selecting a channel Adjusting the vo lume 20 Viewing channel information Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture Adjusting the sound 21 Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings 22 Playing TV audio only Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels Changing channel settings 23 Hiding channels To hide channels: 2Press or to highlight CHANNELS, then press . The CHANNELS menu opens. 3Press or to highlight Add/Skip Channels, then press ENTER. The Channels list opens. Setting up a favorite channel list 24 Viewing a favorite channel Adding or changing a channel label Checking the digital signal strength Setting parental controls Locking control buttons To lock control buttons: 2Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS 26 DX-32L221A12-DX-40L260A12_11-0101_MAN.book Page 26 Monday, April 18, 2011 1:22 PM Setting parental control levels None TV-Y Downloading rating inform ation You can download rating information to use when setting parental controls. To download rating information: 2Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS 28 Using closed captioning DX-32L221A12-DX-40L260A12_11-0101_MAN.book Page 28 Monday, April 18, 2011 1:22 PM Turning closed captioning on or off To turn closed captioning on or off: 2Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS Customizing digital closed captioning styles 30 Adjusting time settings Setting the clock Setting the sleep timer Adjusting menu settings 31 DX-32L221A12-DX-40L260A12_11-0101_MAN.book Page 31 Monday, April 18, 2011 1:22 PM Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language To select the menu language: 2Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS Labeling an input source 32 Restoring settings to the defaults Maintaining Cleaning the TV cabinet Cleaning the TV screen Troubleshooting Video and audio 34 Remote control General Specifications are subject to change without notice. Troubleshooting 35 Warran ty Dimensions and weight Audio Display resolutions/VGA scan rates Screen 36 Programming universal remote controls Programming a different universal remote control For additional help and information Common universal remote control codes Legal notices FCC Part 15 FCC warning Cables Canada ICES-003 statement Page Legal notices 39 One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions US and Canada Market Definitions: How long does the coverage last? What does this warranty cover?