Dynex DX-60D260A13 8 Making connections

8Making connectionsDX-60D260A13

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:

You ca n u se t he HDMI 1/DVI jack on your TV to connect a

DVI device to your T V. You need to attach an HD MI-to-DVI

adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the

DVI device.

Connection

type and jack

Video

quality Cable connector

HDMI

video/audio Best (use this

if your

devices have

HDMI)

Component

video (requires

an audio

connection)

Better than

composite,

or coaxial

Composite

video (requires

an audio

connection) Better than

coaxial

Coaxial

video/audio

Good

Connection

type and jack Cable connectors

Digital optical

audio

Analog audio

VGA

(computer)

video and

audio

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.

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Contents

Main ii Dynex DX-60D260A13 60 LED 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 Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Important Safety Instructions 3 Caution End of life directives Non-active pixels 4 Introduction INlink 120Hz screen refresh Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 5 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand 1 2 3 6 Front Side TV components 7 . Remote control 8 Making connections What connection should I use? Connection type and jack Video quality Cable connector Connection type and jack Cable connectors Connecting power Connecting a cable or satellite box Using HDMI (best) 1 2 10 Making connections 11 Using composite video (good) 1 2 3 12 Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) 1 2 3 Making connections 13 Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio 1 2 3 14 Using composite video (good) 5 6 1 Connecting a camcorder or game console 6 1 2 3 16 Using HDMI 1 2 3 Connecting headphones Connecting a basic home theater system Using digital audio 1 2 18 Using analog audio 3 1 2 Turning on your TV for the first time 1 2 3 4 20 Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off 1 2 Navigating the menus Selecting a channel Adjusting the vo lume Viewing channel information Viewing system information 22 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture 1 2 3 Adjusting the sound 23 Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings 1 2 3 24 4 Playing TV audio only 1 2 Hiding channels 1 2 3 4 26 5 Viewing a favorite channel 1 2 Locking control buttons 1 2 4 5 6 28 Blocking unrated TV System Lock Setting parental controls 29 Setting parental control levels 1 2 4 5 30 Downloading rating information 1 2 4 Selecting the analog closed captioning mode 1 2 3 4 32 3 8 4 5 Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language 1 2 3 34 2 9 3 4 Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off 1 2 3 4 36 Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI-CEC) devices 1 2 3 Browsing photos 1 3 4 5 38 5 6 Viewing photos in a slideshow 1 Maintaining Cleaning Servicing Video and audio Troubleshooting 40 Troubleshooting 41 Remote control General 42 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions and weight Screen Display resolutions/VGA scan rates Tuner Inputs Programming universal remote controls Programming a different universal remote control 1 2 For additional help and information 44 Cables Canada Notice HDMI Dolby Laboratories One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions Definitions: How long does the coverage last? What does this warranty cover? How to obtain warranty service?