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Dell™ LCD TV Owner's Manual FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\fronte.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 12/30/05 - FOR PROOF ONLY Model W3201C www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ LCD TV Owner's Manual FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\fronte.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 12/30/05 - FOR PROOF ONLY Model W3201C www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\W3201_eyUM.fm Contents 1 About Your TV Front View 5 support.dell.com | Left View 6 Rear View 7 Package Contents 9 w.dell.com Caring for Your TV 10 w w 2 Setting Up Your TV Proper Location for Your TV 13 Connecting Your TV 14 Connecting the Speakers 20 Installing ... With the TV Menu 27 Selecting Your TV Menu Language 28 Input Select 28 Picture Menu 30 Audio 30 PIP / POP / PBP 31 Size 32 DELL CONFI DENTI AL - PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FOR PROOF ONLY Contents 3
FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\W3201_eyUM.fm Contents 1 About Your TV Front View 5 support.dell.com | Left View 6 Rear View 7 Package Contents 9 w.dell.com Caring for Your TV 10 w w 2 Setting Up Your TV Proper Location for Your TV 13 Connecting Your TV 14 Connecting the Speakers 20 Installing ... With the TV Menu 27 Selecting Your TV Menu Language 28 Input Select 28 Picture Menu 30 Audio 30 PIP / POP / PBP 31 Size 32 DELL CONFI DENTI AL - PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FOR PROOF ONLY Contents 3
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FOR PROOF ONLY 4 Contents FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\W3201_eyUM.fm |support.dell.com Parental Control 32 Setup 33 5 Troubleshooting Problems With Your TV Troubleshooting Tips 35 .dell.com General Problems 36 TV Menu Messages 40 w w Remote Control Problems 40 w Using the Self-Test Feature when Connected to a Computer 41 Problems When Using the TV as a Monitor 41 6 Specifications for Your TV Contacting Dell 45 Index 63 DELL CONFI DENTI AL - PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 -
FOR PROOF ONLY 4 Contents FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\W3201_eyUM.fm |support.dell.com Parental Control 32 Setup 33 5 Troubleshooting Problems With Your TV Troubleshooting Tips 35 .dell.com General Problems 36 TV Menu Messages 40 w w Remote Control Problems 40 w Using the Self-Test Feature when Connected to a Computer 41 Problems When Using the TV as a Monitor 41 6 Specifications for Your TV Contacting Dell 45 Index 63 DELL CONFI DENTI AL - PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 -
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... when the TV is on and amber when it is in power saving mode 6 IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm DELL CONFI DENTI AL -
... when the TV is on and amber when it is in power saving mode 6 IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm DELL CONFI DENTI AL -
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FOR PROOF ONLY 6 About Your TV PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm support.dell.com Left View | .dell.com w w w VID 1 2 EO FT T 3 EO 4 LE RIGH S-VID 1 S-Video input (SIDE) Connect devices such as a video game system, a digital camera, or a DVD player 2 Audio connector (R) ... have connected a device to the composite connector (SIDE) or the S-Video connector (SIDE) 4 Composite video connector (SIDE) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player DELL CONFI DENTI AL -
FOR PROOF ONLY 6 About Your TV PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm support.dell.com Left View | .dell.com w w w VID 1 2 EO FT T 3 EO 4 LE RIGH S-VID 1 S-Video input (SIDE) Connect devices such as a video game system, a digital camera, or a DVD player 2 Audio connector (R) ... have connected a device to the composite connector (SIDE) or the S-Video connector (SIDE) 4 Composite video connector (SIDE) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player DELL CONFI DENTI AL -
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PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FOR PROOF ONLY About Your TV 7 FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm Rear View Connectors are here |support.dell.com .dell.com w 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 w w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Speaker out connectors Connect speakers 2 ATSC connector Connect an antenna for the digital tuner when ... set-top box 11 Power connector Connect your power cord 12 Composite video and audio Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player connectors (AV1) DELL CONFI DENTI AL -
PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FOR PROOF ONLY About Your TV 7 FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm Rear View Connectors are here |support.dell.com .dell.com w 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 w w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Speaker out connectors Connect speakers 2 ATSC connector Connect an antenna for the digital tuner when ... set-top box 11 Power connector Connect your power cord 12 Composite video and audio Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player connectors (AV1) DELL CONFI DENTI AL -
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FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm |support.dell.com .dell.com w 13 S-Video connectors (AV3) Connect devices such as a video game system or a DVD player 14 Subwoofer audio out Connect an optional powered subwoofer to ... audio connectors if you have connected a device such as a DVD player or set-top box to the HDMI connectors with a w w DVI to HDMI interchange cable DELL CONFI DENTI AL - PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FOR PROOF ONLY 8 About Your TV
FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm |support.dell.com .dell.com w 13 S-Video connectors (AV3) Connect devices such as a video game system or a DVD player 14 Subwoofer audio out Connect an optional powered subwoofer to ... audio connectors if you have connected a device such as a DVD player or set-top box to the HDMI connectors with a w w DVI to HDMI interchange cable DELL CONFI DENTI AL - PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FOR PROOF ONLY 8 About Your TV
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PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - Before cleaning the TV, unplug it from the electrical outlet .dell.com • To clean the surface of the panel, lightly dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with a mild detergent. • Do not use ...cleaner. • Do not use a cloth lightly dampened with water. DELL CONFI DENTI AL - w w w • To clean the TV cabinet, use compressed air to clean the TV. Do not disassemble the TV. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm Ferrite core (2) support.dell.com | Caring for Your TV CAUTION: Only a licensed technician should service...
PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - Before cleaning the TV, unplug it from the electrical outlet .dell.com • To clean the surface of the panel, lightly dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with a mild detergent. • Do not use ...cleaner. • Do not use a cloth lightly dampened with water. DELL CONFI DENTI AL - w w w • To clean the TV cabinet, use compressed air to clean the TV. Do not disassemble the TV. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch1e.fm Ferrite core (2) support.dell.com | Caring for Your TV CAUTION: Only a licensed technician should service...
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..., direct sunlight, high humidity, dusty environments, or extreme cold. • Avoid moving the TV between locations with high humidity and dusty environments. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm DELL CONFI DENTI AL - Do not place the TV inside a car trunk. • Do not place the TV in the Product Information Guide. FOR PROOF...
..., direct sunlight, high humidity, dusty environments, or extreme cold. • Avoid moving the TV between locations with high humidity and dusty environments. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm DELL CONFI DENTI AL - Do not place the TV inside a car trunk. • Do not place the TV in the Product Information Guide. FOR PROOF...
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...to your TV. If you are using a composite video connector, you decide which connectors to use for your TV. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm support.dell.com Connecting Your TV The tables below provide a description of the connectors on your TV to help you also need to Use The ...Rear View" on page 7. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - Connecting Your Cable TV Box or Antenna Quality Cable and connector When to Use | .dell.com Good Coaxial cable w Coaxial (RF) cable carries the video and audio signal from the antenna connector to your various video devices...
...to your TV. If you are using a composite video connector, you decide which connectors to use for your TV. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm support.dell.com Connecting Your TV The tables below provide a description of the connectors on your TV to help you also need to Use The ...Rear View" on page 7. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - Connecting Your Cable TV Box or Antenna Quality Cable and connector When to Use | .dell.com Good Coaxial cable w Coaxial (RF) cable carries the video and audio signal from the antenna connector to your various video devices...
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To locate the component connectors, see "Rear View" on page 7. To locate the connector see "Rear View" on page 7. |support.dell.com .dell.com w w w The component connectors splits the video signal into two signals, black-and-white and color. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05...source (HDTV signal, DVD player) to the display device through a single cable. DELL CONFI DENTI AL - If you are using the S-Video connector, you also need to connect the audio cables. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm Quality Better Cable and connector S-Video Best Component (YPbPr) When to...
To locate the component connectors, see "Rear View" on page 7. To locate the connector see "Rear View" on page 7. |support.dell.com .dell.com w w w The component connectors splits the video signal into two signals, black-and-white and color. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05...source (HDTV signal, DVD player) to the display device through a single cable. DELL CONFI DENTI AL - If you are using the S-Video connector, you also need to connect the audio cables. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm Quality Better Cable and connector S-Video Best Component (YPbPr) When to...
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... or audio/video receiver when using a Digital TV (ATSC) receiver. FOR PROOF ONLY 16 Setting Up Your TV DELL CONFI DENTI AL - FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm support.dell.com Connecting Subwoofer Cable and connector Subwoofer | .dell.com w w w Connecting Audio Out When to Use This connector enables you to connect an optional powered subwoofer...
... or audio/video receiver when using a Digital TV (ATSC) receiver. FOR PROOF ONLY 16 Setting Up Your TV DELL CONFI DENTI AL - FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm support.dell.com Connecting Subwoofer Cable and connector Subwoofer | .dell.com w w w Connecting Audio Out When to Use This connector enables you to connect an optional powered subwoofer...
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See "Input Select" on page 28 for more information. DELL CONFI DENTI AL - Using the S-Video Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug ...and turn them on. 4 Enter the TV Menu and select AV1, AV2, or AV SIDE (Composite 3). FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm Using the ATSC or NTSC Connector (Coaxial) 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the... in the power cord for the TV and turn on the TV. |support.dell.com 4 Enter the TV Menu and select TV for NTSC or Digital TV for more information. .dell.com w Using the Composite Connector w w 1 Turn off the TV and ...
See "Input Select" on page 28 for more information. DELL CONFI DENTI AL - Using the S-Video Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug ...and turn them on. 4 Enter the TV Menu and select AV1, AV2, or AV SIDE (Composite 3). FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm Using the ATSC or NTSC Connector (Coaxial) 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the... in the power cord for the TV and turn on the TV. |support.dell.com 4 Enter the TV Menu and select TV for NTSC or Digital TV for more information. .dell.com w Using the Composite Connector w w 1 Turn off the TV and ...
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... the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on . 4 Enter the TV Menu and select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm |support.dell.com Using the Component Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect your device using the HDMI connector. 3 Plug in the... TV and devices and turn them on . 4 Enter the TV Menu and select AV5 or AV6. See "Input Select" on page 28 for more information. .dell.com Using the HDMI Connector w w 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - See "Input Select" on page ...
... the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on . 4 Enter the TV Menu and select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm |support.dell.com Using the Component Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect your device using the HDMI connector. 3 Plug in the... TV and devices and turn them on . 4 Enter the TV Menu and select AV5 or AV6. See "Input Select" on page 28 for more information. .dell.com Using the HDMI Connector w w 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - See "Input Select" on page ...
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PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - DELL CONFI DENTI AL - FOR PROOF ONLY Setting Up Your TV 19 FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm Using the Subwoofer Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect a subwoofer cable to your TV and to a powered subwoofer.... 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and subwoofer and turn them on. |support.dell.com Using the Composite ...
PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - DELL CONFI DENTI AL - FOR PROOF ONLY Setting Up Your TV 19 FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm Using the Subwoofer Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect a subwoofer cable to your TV and to a powered subwoofer.... 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and subwoofer and turn them on. |support.dell.com Using the Composite ...
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FOR PROOF ONLY 20 Setting Up Your TV PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm |support.dell.com Using the Coaxial Digital Audio Out Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the coaxial digital audio out cable to ... decoder or audio/video receiver when using digital TV (ATSC) connector. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. .dell.com w w w Connecting the Speakers Using the Speakers with the Speaker Stands 1 Insert the stands into the speakers. 2 Connect the speaker wires to the speaker connectors...
FOR PROOF ONLY 20 Setting Up Your TV PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm |support.dell.com Using the Coaxial Digital Audio Out Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the coaxial digital audio out cable to ... decoder or audio/video receiver when using digital TV (ATSC) connector. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. .dell.com w w w Connecting the Speakers Using the Speakers with the Speaker Stands 1 Insert the stands into the speakers. 2 Connect the speaker wires to the speaker connectors...
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... AL - FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm Attaching the Speakers to the TV |support.dell.com 1 2 3 .dell.com w w 1 Attach the brackets to HDMI cable/ dongle and RCA-phono cable are not included with a DVI to ensure all screws are completely tightened. PRELI ...
... AL - FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch2e.fm Attaching the Speakers to the TV |support.dell.com 1 2 3 .dell.com w w 1 Attach the brackets to HDMI cable/ dongle and RCA-phono cable are not included with a DVI to ensure all screws are completely tightened. PRELI ...
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Make sure that you can use your remote control, install three AAA batteries in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch3e.fm DELL CONFI DENTI AL - on the batteries with the + and - FOR PROOF ONLY Your Remote Control 23 3 Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you match the + and - symbols in the remote control as follows. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Install the batteries. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 -
Make sure that you can use your remote control, install three AAA batteries in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch3e.fm DELL CONFI DENTI AL - on the batteries with the + and - FOR PROOF ONLY Your Remote Control 23 3 Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you match the + and - symbols in the remote control as follows. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Install the batteries. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 -
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...the volume VOL - 19 NUMBER Press to select a channel 20 ENTER Press to confirm your selection 21 POS Press to view the next/previous channel .dell.com CH w w 8- FOR PROOF ONLY Your Remote Control 25 Sets the screen size. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - For example, to select...connector). Cycles through the preset Audio options 17 MUTE Press to select digital channels. Press to turn the sound on the broadcaster. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch3e.fm 1 MENU 2 GUIDE 3 WIDE 4 PICT Enters and exits the TV Menu Displays an electronic program guide when using PIP, POP,...
...the volume VOL - 19 NUMBER Press to select a channel 20 ENTER Press to confirm your selection 21 POS Press to view the next/previous channel .dell.com CH w w 8- FOR PROOF ONLY Your Remote Control 25 Sets the screen size. PRELI MINARY 12/ 30/05 - For example, to select...connector). Cycles through the preset Audio options 17 MUTE Press to select digital channels. Press to turn the sound on the broadcaster. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch3e.fm 1 MENU 2 GUIDE 3 WIDE 4 PICT Enters and exits the TV Menu Displays an electronic program guide when using PIP, POP,...
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... Your Remote Control NOTE: See the remote control documentation for specific instructions for your Dell TV in the following functions on it from the Dell remote control, in addition to control more functions. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch3e.fm |support.dell.com .dell.com w w Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control Preprogrammed universal remote...
... Your Remote Control NOTE: See the remote control documentation for specific instructions for your Dell TV in the following functions on it from the Dell remote control, in addition to control more functions. FILE LOCATION: D:\manual\W3201C manual\ch3e.fm |support.dell.com .dell.com w w Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control Preprogrammed universal remote...