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Contents 1 About Your TV Front View 5 Left View 6 Bottom View 7 Package Contents 8 2 Setting Up Your TV Proper Location for Your TV 11 Connecting Your TV 12 Connecting Your Speakers 19 3 Using Your Remote Control Installing Batteries 23 Using Your Remote Control 24 Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control 26 4 Using the TV Menu Using Your Remote Control With the TV Menu 27 Selecting Your TV Menu Language 28 Input Select 28 Picture Settings 30 Audio Settings 30 PIP/POP/PBP 31 Size 32 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your TV Front View 5 Left View 6 Bottom View 7 Package Contents 8 2 Setting Up Your TV Proper Location for Your TV 11 Connecting Your TV 12 Connecting Your Speakers 19 3 Using Your Remote Control Installing Batteries 23 Using Your Remote Control 24 Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control 26 4 Using the TV Menu Using Your Remote Control With the TV Menu 27 Selecting Your TV Menu Language 28 Input Select 28 Picture Settings 30 Audio Settings 30 PIP/POP/PBP 31 Size 32 Contents 3
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Parental Control 33 Setup 34 5 Troubleshooting Your TV Troubleshooting Tips 35 General Problems 36 TV Menu Messages 40 Remote Control Problems 40 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 47 Index 65 4 Contents
Parental Control 33 Setup 34 5 Troubleshooting Your TV Troubleshooting Tips 35 General Problems 36 TV Menu Messages 40 Remote Control Problems 40 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 47 Index 65 4 Contents
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... power light is blue when the TV is on and amber when it is in power saving mode 6 IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control About Your TV 5
... power light is blue when the TV is on and amber when it is in power saving mode 6 IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control About Your TV 5
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Remote control 8 About Your TV www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 PC Audio connector for VGA Connect the audio cable from your computer to the TV 11 VGA connector Connect to the VGA cable ... as a video game system or a DVD player (AV4 IN) 20 Power connector Connect your power cord Package Contents NOTE: If you need additional cables, contact Dell.
Remote control 8 About Your TV www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 PC Audio connector for VGA Connect the audio cable from your computer to the TV 11 VGA connector Connect to the VGA cable ... as a video game system or a DVD player (AV4 IN) 20 Power connector Connect your power cord Package Contents NOTE: If you need additional cables, contact Dell.
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Make sure that you can use your remote control, install three-AAA batteries. 1 Slide open the battery cover. 2 Install the batteries. Using Your Remote Control 23 3 Using Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you match the + and - on the batteries with the + and symbols in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover.
Make sure that you can use your remote control, install three-AAA batteries. 1 Slide open the battery cover. 2 Install the batteries. Using Your Remote Control 23 3 Using Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you match the + and - on the batteries with the + and symbols in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover.
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... menu Press to select the sub-channel of the PIP window Swaps images when using PIP, or PBP Enters and exits PIP mode Using Your Remote Control 25
... menu Press to select the sub-channel of the PIP window Swaps images when using PIP, or PBP Enters and exits PIP mode Using Your Remote Control 25
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... on it from the Dell remote control, in addition to those buttons listed above. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control Preprogrammed universal remote controls can be programmed to control the following ways: • If the remote control manual lists codes by manufacturer, use the Philips codes. • If the remote control has a search function, this...
... on it from the Dell remote control, in addition to those buttons listed above. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control Preprogrammed universal remote controls can be programmed to control the following ways: • If the remote control manual lists codes by manufacturer, use the Philips codes. • If the remote control has a search function, this...
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...any time to return to view Picture-In-Picture, Picture-Outside-Picture, and Picture-By-Picture, and set parental controls. A check mark appears next to use the remote control. Except where noted, this section describes how to the option that allows you navigate through the menu. 3 ...To select an option, push the OK button when the icon is highlighted. 4 A new menu appears for that selected option. FILE LOCATION: E:\Dell\W3706MC_DAO_OM\MC_DAO_proof ...
...any time to return to view Picture-In-Picture, Picture-Outside-Picture, and Picture-By-Picture, and set parental controls. A check mark appears next to use the remote control. Except where noted, this section describes how to the option that allows you navigate through the menu. 3 ...To select an option, push the OK button when the icon is highlighted. 4 A new menu appears for that selected option. FILE LOCATION: E:\Dell\W3706MC_DAO_OM\MC_DAO_proof ...
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... screen and 100 is at the lowest channel. Use Mute to turn the TV sound on or off and use the SWAP button on the remote control to switch between the two windows. • Use the POS button on the right. • POP12 - When you are in the windows. moves the window...; Use the PIP button or the POP/ PBP button on the remote control to turn on an attached audio receiver. In the TV Menu, you are adjusting the vertical orientation, 0 is at the top of the screen the PIP window appears. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 12/27/05 - Sequential rotates through all of the...
... screen and 100 is at the lowest channel. Use Mute to turn the TV sound on or off and use the SWAP button on the remote control to switch between the two windows. • Use the POS button on the right. • POP12 - When you are in the windows. moves the window...; Use the PIP button or the POP/ PBP button on the remote control to turn on an attached audio receiver. In the TV Menu, you are adjusting the vertical orientation, 0 is at the top of the screen the PIP window appears. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 12/27/05 - Sequential rotates through all of the...
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...; Channel Lock - You can use access code 3355. Blocks selected channels • Movie Rating - Blocks TV shows based on the remote control, enter a new access code. 3 Select Exit. The first time you enter, use Clear All to block certain channels or programs ... time, you can set the following options to block content: • Block Control - FOR PROOF ONLY Using the TV Menu 33 FILE LOCATION: E:\Dell\W3706MC_DAO_OM\MC_DAO_proof (050622)\W3706MC_e40.fm Parental Control Parental Control allows you to unblock the channels and programs that are not age appropriate. PRELIMINARY...
...; Channel Lock - You can use access code 3355. Blocks selected channels • Movie Rating - Blocks TV shows based on the remote control, enter a new access code. 3 Select Exit. The first time you enter, use Clear All to block certain channels or programs ... time, you can set the following options to block content: • Block Control - FOR PROOF ONLY Using the TV Menu 33 FILE LOCATION: E:\Dell\W3706MC_DAO_OM\MC_DAO_proof (050622)\W3706MC_e40.fm Parental Control Parental Control allows you to unblock the channels and programs that are not age appropriate. PRELIMINARY...
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... Edit to search the viewable channels. Without this option is weak or distorted, select Fine Tuning to fine-tune the channel manually. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Select Channel Search to edit the channels. If the signal is enabled, only the power button functions. If you are using... - www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: E:\Dell\W3706MC_DAO_OM\MC_DAO_proof (050622)\W3706MC_e40.fm Setup Setup allows you to adjust the appearance of the TV Menu, preset viewable cable channels, change the language of the TV Menu (see "Selecting Your TV Menu Language" on the remote control to stop ...
... Edit to search the viewable channels. Without this option is weak or distorted, select Fine Tuning to fine-tune the channel manually. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Select Channel Search to edit the channels. If the signal is enabled, only the power button functions. If you are using... - www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: E:\Dell\W3706MC_DAO_OM\MC_DAO_proof (050622)\W3706MC_e40.fm Setup Setup allows you to adjust the appearance of the TV Menu, preset viewable cable channels, change the language of the TV Menu (see "Selecting Your TV Menu Language" on the remote control to stop ...
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...the Menu button on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Factory Reset. 5 Adjust the color temperature. See "Input Select" on the left of connector. After you connect the device, change the input source in the TV Menu. www.dell.com | support.dell.com General Problems Problem Possible ...using the TV Menu, see "Using the TV Menu" on page 5 for a list of the connectors. See "Input Select" on the remote control, select Picture Settings, and then select Color Temperature. Press Menu button on page 28 for that connector. After you connect the device, change ...
...the Menu button on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Factory Reset. 5 Adjust the color temperature. See "Input Select" on the left of connector. After you connect the device, change the input source in the TV Menu. www.dell.com | support.dell.com General Problems Problem Possible ...using the TV Menu, see "Using the TV Menu" on page 5 for a list of the connectors. See "Input Select" on the remote control, select Picture Settings, and then select Color Temperature. Press Menu button on page 28 for that connector. After you connect the device, change ...
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...5 Reconnect any devices that you are properly connected to the TV, including the power cable. 3 Check to see "Using the TV Menu" on the remote control, select Picture Settings, and then select Color Temperature. 6 The problem may be with your device, contact your TV. 3 Check the aspect ratio settings ... input source in the Input Select menu. Press Menu button on your service provider. A blue light indicates the TV is turned on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Channel Setup. Troubleshooting Your TV 37 See "Input Select" on page 28 for more information on using the...
...5 Reconnect any devices that you are properly connected to the TV, including the power cable. 3 Check to see "Using the TV Menu" on the remote control, select Picture Settings, and then select Color Temperature. 6 The problem may be with your device, contact your TV. 3 Check the aspect ratio settings ... input source in the Input Select menu. Press Menu button on your service provider. A blue light indicates the TV is turned on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Channel Setup. Troubleshooting Your TV 37 See "Input Select" on page 28 for more information on using the...
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...After you need to or better quality than the deinterlacer on page 28 for your DVD player. Your Dell™ TV offers built-in deinterlacer that connector. See "About Your TV" on the remote control and select Size. 2 Reset the original factory defaults. NOTE: To connect to the composite connector on ...settings in the TV Menu. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem No sound Double image or no image with DVD Picture is too dim or too bright The screen is not centered correctly Possible Solution 1 Ensure mute is not turned on the remote control, select Setup, and then select...
...After you need to or better quality than the deinterlacer on page 28 for your DVD player. Your Dell™ TV offers built-in deinterlacer that connector. See "About Your TV" on the remote control and select Size. 2 Reset the original factory defaults. NOTE: To connect to the composite connector on ...settings in the TV Menu. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem No sound Double image or no image with DVD Picture is too dim or too bright The screen is not centered correctly Possible Solution 1 Ensure mute is not turned on the remote control, select Setup, and then select...
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...Menu button on page 28 for more information. 3 Try connecting a different device. Use the front panel buttons to see "Using the TV Menu" on the remote control and select Size. 5 Reset the original factory defaults. Press Menu button on page 27. 2 Ensure the proper source is selected in the Input Select menu... the TV Menu and buttons are locked. 2 While the message is on the screen, press the volume up and channel up buttons on the remote control and select Size. Troubleshooting Your TV 39 See the documentation for 10 seconds. Check the TV Menu to unlock the TV Menu and front panel...
...Menu button on page 28 for more information. 3 Try connecting a different device. Use the front panel buttons to see "Using the TV Menu" on the remote control and select Size. 5 Reset the original factory defaults. Press Menu button on page 27. 2 Ensure the proper source is selected in the Input Select menu... the TV Menu and buttons are locked. 2 While the message is on the screen, press the volume up and channel up buttons on the remote control and select Size. Troubleshooting Your TV 39 See the documentation for 10 seconds. Check the TV Menu to unlock the TV Menu and front panel...
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... that the batteries are properly installed. 3 If the batteries are unlocked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TV Menu Messages While using the remote control Possible Solution 1 Point the remote control directly at the lower right corner of the TV. See "Input Select" on your remote control and IR on page 5. 2 Verify that nothing is performing an auto...
... that the batteries are properly installed. 3 If the batteries are unlocked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TV Menu Messages While using the remote control Possible Solution 1 Point the remote control directly at the lower right corner of the TV. See "Input Select" on your remote control and IR on page 5. 2 Verify that nothing is performing an auto...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem No audio PIP/POP/PBP not working No video Possible Solution 1 Ensure the green audio cable is connected to audio connector on the ... the lower, right-hand corner of the TV. An amber light, means the TV is in the Input Select menu. See "Input Select" on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Factory Reset. 42 Troubleshooting Your TV
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem No audio PIP/POP/PBP not working No video Possible Solution 1 Ensure the green audio cable is connected to audio connector on the ... the lower, right-hand corner of the TV. An amber light, means the TV is in the Input Select menu. See "Input Select" on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Factory Reset. 42 Troubleshooting Your TV
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...Side), 6 composite(AV1/AV2), 7 DVI, 7 HDMI(1,2), 7 location of, 7 power, 7 side panel, 6 S-Video(AV Side), 6 S-Video(AV3/AV4), 7 VGA, 7 D Dell contacting, 47 DVI, 17 F Factory settings restore, 34 H HDMI 1,2 cable, usage, 14 connecting, 17 location, 7 I Input Select Input sources, 28 Input Source, 23 IR receiver...Audio Setting, 30 B Button lock, 34 unlock, 34 Buttons channel up and down, 5 channels, 23 Enter, 23 Input Source, 5 PIP, 23 power, 5 remote control, 23 Side panel, 6 TV Menu, 5 volume, 5, 23 C Cables, 8 Channel, 34 blocking, 33 Closed caption, 34 coaxial (NTSC/HDTV) connectors cable,...
...Side), 6 composite(AV1/AV2), 7 DVI, 7 HDMI(1,2), 7 location of, 7 power, 7 side panel, 6 S-Video(AV Side), 6 S-Video(AV3/AV4), 7 VGA, 7 D Dell contacting, 47 DVI, 17 F Factory settings restore, 34 H HDMI 1,2 cable, usage, 14 connecting, 17 location, 7 I Input Select Input sources, 28 Input Source, 23 IR receiver...Audio Setting, 30 B Button lock, 34 unlock, 34 Buttons channel up and down, 5 channels, 23 Enter, 23 Input Source, 5 PIP, 23 power, 5 remote control, 23 Side panel, 6 TV Menu, 5 volume, 5, 23 C Cables, 8 Channel, 34 blocking, 33 Closed caption, 34 coaxial (NTSC/HDTV) connectors cable,...
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... TV, 35 R Remote control, 23, 27 batteries, 23 buttons, 23 Learning remote, 26 problems with, 40 using, 23 S Self Test, 41 Settings, 30 setup, 34 Size, 32 Speakers, 10 connecting, 19 Specifications, 43 SRS, 30 support contacting Dell, 47 S-Video AV3/AV4/AV Side connectors cable, usage, 13 ...connecting, 16 location, 6-7 T Time settings, 34 Timer settings, 34 Troubleshooting computer, 41 general problems, 36 monitor, 41 OSD, 40 remote control, 40 self test, 41 TV about, 5 caring...
... TV, 35 R Remote control, 23, 27 batteries, 23 buttons, 23 Learning remote, 26 problems with, 40 using, 23 S Self Test, 41 Settings, 30 setup, 34 Size, 32 Speakers, 10 connecting, 19 Specifications, 43 SRS, 30 support contacting Dell, 47 S-Video AV3/AV4/AV Side connectors cable, usage, 13 ...connecting, 16 location, 6-7 T Time settings, 34 Timer settings, 34 Troubleshooting computer, 41 general problems, 36 monitor, 41 OSD, 40 remote control, 40 self test, 41 TV about, 5 caring...