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....book Page ii Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM ii Dynex DX-L40-10A 40" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 3 Installing and removing the stand 4 Installing the stand 4 Removing the stand 4 Installing a wall-mount ... device 11 Connecting an S-video device 11 Connecting a computer 12 Connecting headphones 12 Connecting an external sound system 12 Turning on your TV for the first time 13 Understanding the basics 13 Turning your TV on or off 13 Selecting the video input source 13 On-screen menu overview 14 Navigating the...
....book Page ii Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM ii Dynex DX-L40-10A 40" LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY 1 Important safety instructions 2 Warnings 2 Cautions 3 Installing and removing the stand 4 Installing the stand 4 Removing the stand 4 Installing a wall-mount ... device 11 Connecting an S-video device 11 Connecting a computer 12 Connecting headphones 12 Connecting an external sound system 12 Turning on your TV for the first time 13 Understanding the basics 13 Turning your TV on or off 13 Selecting the video input source 13 On-screen menu overview 14 Navigating the...
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... are often color-coded to jacks connectors. indicator Lights red when your TV is turned on. Cables are often color-coded to jacks connectors. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM TV components DX-L40-10A 5 TV components Front and side controls 76 Back connections 1 2 3 8 4 7 5...decrease the volume. 4 CH / Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list. 5 (power) button Press to turn on your TV in standby mode. 7 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Press your TV. An HDMI cable carries both video...
... are often color-coded to jacks connectors. indicator Lights red when your TV is turned on. Cables are often color-coded to jacks connectors. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM TV components DX-L40-10A 5 TV components Front and side controls 76 Back connections 1 2 3 8 4 7 5...decrease the volume. 4 CH / Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list. 5 (power) button Press to turn on your TV in standby mode. 7 Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Press your TV. An HDMI cable carries both video...
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...game console, or camcorder to these jacks. 6 HDMI1 jack 7 SERVICE port Connect an HDMI device, such as a cable box or DVD player, to turn on . Press again to enable the SAP (Second Audio Program) function. This lets you listen to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting an ...on page 10. Press to turn your TV. After pressing the GUIDE button in the digital TV channel option, the same color buttons will appear with explanations in the OSD. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 6 DX-L40-10A TV components Side connections HDMI1 VIDEO...
...game console, or camcorder to these jacks. 6 HDMI1 jack 7 SERVICE port Connect an HDMI device, such as a cable box or DVD player, to turn on . Press again to enable the SAP (Second Audio Program) function. This lets you listen to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting an ...on page 10. Press to turn your TV. After pressing the GUIDE button in the digital TV channel option, the same color buttons will appear with explanations in the OSD. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 6 DX-L40-10A TV components Side connections HDMI1 VIDEO...
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...longer have your TV. The remote control should be used within 26 feet (7.9 m) of batteries. Notes: Do not mix different types of your TV turn off . 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Press to open the on page 15. Press to shock or liquids. Press to ...control in a fire. The remote control may leak into the battery compartment. You can cause a rash. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Using the remote control DX-L40-10A 7 # Button 12 INPUT 13 ZOOM 14 AUDIO 15 GUIDE 16 INFO 17 EXIT 18 MENU 19 RECALL...
...longer have your TV. The remote control should be used within 26 feet (7.9 m) of batteries. Notes: Do not mix different types of your TV turn off . 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Press to open the on page 15. Press to shock or liquids. Press to ...control in a fire. The remote control may leak into the battery compartment. You can cause a rash. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Using the remote control DX-L40-10A 7 # Button 12 INPUT 13 ZOOM 14 AUDIO 15 GUIDE 16 INFO 17 EXIT 18 MENU 19 RECALL...
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... all else fails, you may be different from the AC power outlet when you will use a different universal remote control that all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007) Universal remote control manufacturer and model Philips PHDVD5, PH5DSS, PMDVR8, PDVR8 RCA RCU807 One for ..., July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 8 DX-L40-10A Making connections Programming a universal remote control to work with your equipment. To program a universal remote control: 1 Find the code for other compatible models are tight and secure. Always turn the power off when connecting external equipment. Always...
... all else fails, you may be different from the AC power outlet when you will use a different universal remote control that all Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007) Universal remote control manufacturer and model Philips PHDVD5, PH5DSS, PMDVR8, PDVR8 RCA RCU807 One for ..., July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 8 DX-L40-10A Making connections Programming a universal remote control to work with your equipment. To program a universal remote control: 1 Find the code for other compatible models are tight and secure. Always turn the power off when connecting external equipment. Always...
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....book Page 9 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Making connections DX-L40-10A 9 Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box Important: The antenna connector ... color-coded to the AV VIDEO and AUDIO out jacks on the side of your TV. If the antenna is turned off the TV before connecting the antenna. 2 Connect one end of your TV. Connect yellow to yellow, red... to red, and white to correct the problem. To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box: 1 Turn off . 2 Connect an AV cable to connectors. Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Make sure that your TV's power...
....book Page 9 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Making connections DX-L40-10A 9 Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box Important: The antenna connector ... color-coded to the AV VIDEO and AUDIO out jacks on the side of your TV. If the antenna is turned off the TV before connecting the antenna. 2 Connect one end of your TV. Connect yellow to yellow, red... to red, and white to correct the problem. To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box: 1 Turn off . 2 Connect an AV cable to connectors. Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Make sure that your TV's power...
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... TV, then press INPUT. See the camcorder's or gaming console's user guides for more information. To play from a camcorder or gaming console: 1 Turn on your TV. See the HDMI device's user guide for a better picture. Camcorder or gaming console Connecting an HDMI device To connect an HDMI device... a videotape, then press PLAY on the HDMI device, and set it to white. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 10 DX-L40-10A Making connections To play from the VCR: 1 Turn on your TV. Connect yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to the ...
... TV, then press INPUT. See the camcorder's or gaming console's user guides for more information. To play from a camcorder or gaming console: 1 Turn on your TV. See the HDMI device's user guide for a better picture. Camcorder or gaming console Connecting an HDMI device To connect an HDMI device... a videotape, then press PLAY on the HDMI device, and set it to white. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 10 DX-L40-10A Making connections To play from the VCR: 1 Turn on your TV. Connect yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to the ...
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...Press or to select COMP1 or COMP2, then press ENTER. 3 Turn on the component video device and set it to the correct output mode. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Making connections DX-L40-10A 11 Connecting a component video device A component (Y, Pb, Pr)... picture can be displayed only when a 480i, 480P, 720P, or 1080i signal is turned off . 2 Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jacks ...
...Press or to select COMP1 or COMP2, then press ENTER. 3 Turn on the component video device and set it to the correct output mode. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Making connections DX-L40-10A 11 Connecting a component video device A component (Y, Pb, Pr)... picture can be displayed only when a 480i, 480P, 720P, or 1080i signal is turned off . 2 Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jacks ...
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...Note: The VGA cable should have an HDMI connector, which can damage your TV, then press INPUT. To play video from a computer: 1 Turn on the side of your TV. Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) R Connecting headphones To connect headphones: • Connect your headphones to the DIGITAL...cord is unplugged and the component video device is turned off . 2 Connect an analog audio (L and R) cable to the VGA jack on the side of your TV. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 12 DX-L40-10A Making connections Connecting a computer Tip: Some computers ...
...Note: The VGA cable should have an HDMI connector, which can damage your TV, then press INPUT. To play video from a computer: 1 Turn on the side of your TV. Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) R Connecting headphones To connect headphones: • Connect your headphones to the DIGITAL...cord is unplugged and the component video device is turned off . 2 Connect an analog audio (L and R) cable to the VGA jack on the side of your TV. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 12 DX-L40-10A Making connections Connecting a computer Tip: Some computers ...
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... must select the TV signal source. The Tuner screen opens. Note: Channel scan is not necessary if you want, then press ENTER. For example, you turn off your TV, it goes into an AC power outlet. 2 Press POWER. The Channel Scan screen opens. 6 Press or to highlight the video source,...select Antenna or Cable, then press ENTER. Note: If your TV is still receiving power. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Turning on your TV for the first time DX-L40-10A 13 To play audio from an outside antenna to cable TV. See the audio device's ...
... must select the TV signal source. The Tuner screen opens. Note: Channel scan is not necessary if you want, then press ENTER. For example, you turn off your TV, it goes into an AC power outlet. 2 Press POWER. The Channel Scan screen opens. 6 Press or to highlight the video source,...select Antenna or Cable, then press ENTER. Note: If your TV is still receiving power. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Turning on your TV for the first time DX-L40-10A 13 To play audio from an outside antenna to cable TV. See the audio device's ...
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...: Video Audio Picture Mode Lets you turn the surround sound effect on this setting when using an HDMI device. Tuner Mode Lets you adjust the balance between the left and right speakers. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 14 DX-L40-10A Understanding the basics You can add...
...: Video Audio Picture Mode Lets you turn the surround sound effect on this setting when using an HDMI device. Tuner Mode Lets you adjust the balance between the left and right speakers. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 14 DX-L40-10A Understanding the basics You can add...
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... previous channel on -screen cursor left or right. Broadcasters may use these sub-channels to temporarily turn off all sound. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Adjusting the picture DX-L40-10A 15 Navigating the menus MENU Press to restore the sound. Wait for the channel and the...
... previous channel on -screen cursor left or right. Broadcasters may use these sub-channels to temporarily turn off all sound. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Adjusting the picture DX-L40-10A 15 Navigating the menus MENU Press to restore the sound. Wait for the channel and the...
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... images or decrease the sharpness level for smoother images. • Color temperature-Lets you change its value. • Auto Volume Control-Lets you turn automatic volume control on or off. You can select the color temperature from three options: Cool, Standard, or Warm. • Advanced Video-Lets...0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 16 DX-L40-10A Adjusting the sound • Contrast-Lets you increase or decrease the contrast of the left and right speakers. • Sound Surround-Lets you turn the surround sound effect on the remote control. • MTS-Lets ...
... images or decrease the sharpness level for smoother images. • Color temperature-Lets you change its value. • Auto Volume Control-Lets you turn automatic volume control on or off. You can select the color temperature from three options: Cool, Standard, or Warm. • Advanced Video-Lets...0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 16 DX-L40-10A Adjusting the sound • Contrast-Lets you increase or decrease the contrast of the left and right speakers. • Sound Surround-Lets you turn the surround sound effect on the remote control. • MTS-Lets ...
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....book Page 17 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Setting parental controls DX-L40-10A 17 Setting parental controls Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on the Canadian Home Video Rating System determined by the ... based on your TV. U.S. X Adults only. movie (MPAA) ratings These ratings are blocked as news and sports) and deny access to block an unrated program, turn on . • B-U.S. When set, parental controls read the rating of America (MPAA).
....book Page 17 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM Setting parental controls DX-L40-10A 17 Setting parental controls Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on the Canadian Home Video Rating System determined by the ... based on your TV. U.S. X Adults only. movie (MPAA) ratings These ratings are blocked as news and sports) and deny access to block an unrated program, turn on . • B-U.S. When set, parental controls read the rating of America (MPAA).
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...away from noise sources, such as a cutoff picture, snowy images) but the sound is good No color, picture is dark, or color is turned on page 15. • Make sure the antenna or cable is lost • Replace the batteries. There are three options, including Analog ...wait up closed captions. For more information, see "Installing remote control batteries" on an LCD screen. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 18 DX-L40-10A Troubleshooting Adjusting the setup To adjust the setup: 1 Press MENU. Contact authorized service personnel. See ...
...away from noise sources, such as a cutoff picture, snowy images) but the sound is good No color, picture is dark, or color is turned on page 15. • Make sure the antenna or cable is lost • Replace the batteries. There are three options, including Analog ...wait up closed captions. For more information, see "Installing remote control batteries" on an LCD screen. DX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM 18 DX-L40-10A Troubleshooting Adjusting the setup To adjust the setup: 1 Press MENU. Contact authorized service personnel. See ...
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... and specifications are subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of non-ammonia, non-alcohol-based...• Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth. Contact us by calling DYNEX Customer Service at (800) 304-2204 (USA and Canada only). TV model TV type TV panel TV system DX-L40-10A LCD 40-inch TFT LCD NTSC-M, ATSC Channels Audio output Power requirement Power consumption ...
... and specifications are subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of non-ammonia, non-alcohol-based...• Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth. Contact us by calling DYNEX Customer Service at (800) 304-2204 (USA and Canada only). TV model TV type TV panel TV system DX-L40-10A LCD 40-inch TFT LCD NTSC-M, ATSC Channels Audio output Power requirement Power consumption ...