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... Dynex DX-PDP42-09 42" PDP TV Contents Introduction 2 Safety information 4 Features 5 Accessories 5 Front and right side 5 Back 6 Left side 6 Remote control 7 Installing remote control batteries 7 Using the remote control 7 Setting up your TV 8 Connecting an antenna or cable TV 8 Connecting external equipment 9 Using your TV 13 Turning the TV on and off 13 Changing channels 13 Adjusting the volume 13 Selecting the video source 13 Memorizing receivable channels 14 Selecting the aspect ratio 14 Using the on-screen menus 15 Changing the SETUP menu settings...
... Dynex DX-PDP42-09 42" PDP TV Contents Introduction 2 Safety information 4 Features 5 Accessories 5 Front and right side 5 Back 6 Left side 6 Remote control 7 Installing remote control batteries 7 Using the remote control 7 Setting up your TV 8 Connecting an antenna or cable TV 8 Connecting external equipment 9 Using your TV 13 Turning the TV on and off 13 Changing channels 13 Adjusting the volume 13 Selecting the video source 13 Memorizing receivable channels 14 Selecting the aspect ratio 14 Using the on-screen menus 15 Changing the SETUP menu settings...
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... you route all enclosed instructions for proper use your flat panel display As you enjoy your new product, keep these safety tips in this product. • Don't let children climb on or play with steel studs or cinder blocks. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of drawers. • Remember that the wall where you place or install the TV where...
... you route all enclosed instructions for proper use your flat panel display As you enjoy your new product, keep these safety tips in this product. • Don't let children climb on or play with steel studs or cinder blocks. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of drawers. • Remember that the wall where you place or install the TV where...
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... an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Refer all operating and use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Warnings Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than the other hazards. Caution The AC power plug is damaged or frayed. Do not use instructions. Do not block the Safety information openings by qualified service personnel. Power cord protection Route power cords so that they exit...
... an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Refer all operating and use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Warnings Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than the other hazards. Caution The AC power plug is damaged or frayed. Do not use instructions. Do not block the Safety information openings by qualified service personnel. Power cord protection Route power cords so that they exit...
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... right (red) cables to the L and R jacks. 8 YPbPr2 IN, AUDIO L, Connect component video cables to and AUDIO R the Y, Pb, and Pr jacks and audio left (white) and right (red) cables to the L and R jacks. 9 HDMI audio in standby mode, the indicator is plugged into a indicator power outlet. Does not support 480i. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI-to select the AV signal input. 6 Features # Item Description 4 INPUT button Press to -DVI cable (not included). 3 PC IN VGA Connect a VGA (D-sub) cable from your...
... right (red) cables to the L and R jacks. 8 YPbPr2 IN, AUDIO L, Connect component video cables to and AUDIO R the Y, Pb, and Pr jacks and audio left (white) and right (red) cables to the L and R jacks. 9 HDMI audio in standby mode, the indicator is plugged into a indicator power outlet. Does not support 480i. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI-to select the AV signal input. 6 Features # Item Description 4 INPUT button Press to -DVI cable (not included). 3 PC IN VGA Connect a VGA (D-sub) cable from your...
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... a cloth. Using the remote control To use the remote control: • Point the remote control directly at your TV, within a 60° angle horizontally (30° to either side) and within 16.4 feet (5 m) of current channel and input source information. 15 Red, green, In TV mode, press to directly access four yellow, and presets from your TV turns off . 2 MTS/SAP 3 AUDIO Press repeatedly to select a digital sub-channel. 21 CH...
... a cloth. Using the remote control To use the remote control: • Point the remote control directly at your TV, within a 60° angle horizontally (30° to either side) and within 16.4 feet (5 m) of current channel and input source information. 15 Red, green, In TV mode, press to directly access four yellow, and presets from your TV turns off . 2 MTS/SAP 3 AUDIO Press repeatedly to select a digital sub-channel. 21 CH...
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...composite video cable (yellow) into the VCR's composite video input jack. RF switch Two-set signal splitter A B Out In TV Cable converter/descrambler box To connect digital cable TV Connecting external equipment Connecting a VCR Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO S-VIDEO1 IN L Y/C L PC IN VGA L R YPbPr1 IN Y R RL Pb Pr R L R VIDEO VIDEO1 IN L R Y YPbPr2 IN Pb Pr L Audio cable R S-Video cable Back of TV AV cable TV cable wall jack or antenna To connect your antenna or digital cable TV through your VCR TV VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Plug...
...composite video cable (yellow) into the VCR's composite video input jack. RF switch Two-set signal splitter A B Out In TV Cable converter/descrambler box To connect digital cable TV Connecting external equipment Connecting a VCR Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO S-VIDEO1 IN L Y/C L PC IN VGA L R YPbPr1 IN Y R RL Pb Pr R L R VIDEO VIDEO1 IN L R Y YPbPr2 IN Pb Pr L Audio cable R S-Video cable Back of TV AV cable TV cable wall jack or antenna To connect your antenna or digital cable TV through your VCR TV VCR To connect a VCR: 1 Plug...
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... AUDIO R (red) output jacks on the back of your TV, then into the VCR's audio (L and R) input jacks. 3 Press to turn on your TV. 4 Press INPUT, press or to select VIDEO1, VIDEO2, or S-VIDEO1, then press ENTER to confirm. Note Only analog TV programs (480i) can also connect the output from a digital set-top box to the YPbPr jacks. The component out jacks of your TV. - OR - Plug an S-Video cable into the S-Video out jack...
... AUDIO R (red) output jacks on the back of your TV, then into the VCR's audio (L and R) input jacks. 3 Press to turn on your TV. 4 Press INPUT, press or to select VIDEO1, VIDEO2, or S-VIDEO1, then press ENTER to confirm. Note Only analog TV programs (480i) can also connect the output from a digital set-top box to the YPbPr jacks. The component out jacks of your TV. - OR - Plug an S-Video cable into the S-Video out jack...
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... necessary to confirm. Setting up your TV Connecting a digital cable TV box or satellite receiver Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN S-VIDEO1 IN L Y/C L PC IN VGA L R YPbPr1 IN Y OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO R RL Pb Pr R L R L R Y YPbPr2 IN Pb Pr L R Component cable Audio cable TV cable box Satellite receiver To connect a digital cable TV box or satellite receiver: 1 Plug component video cables (green = Y, blue = Pb, and red = Pr) into the component out jacks of the cable TV box or satellite receiver...
... necessary to confirm. Setting up your TV Connecting a digital cable TV box or satellite receiver Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN S-VIDEO1 IN L Y/C L PC IN VGA L R YPbPr1 IN Y OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO R RL Pb Pr R L R L R Y YPbPr2 IN Pb Pr L R Component cable Audio cable TV cable box Satellite receiver To connect a digital cable TV box or satellite receiver: 1 Plug component video cables (green = Y, blue = Pb, and red = Pr) into the component out jacks of the cable TV box or satellite receiver...
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... resolution, the screen is optimized during for the display modes listed below. 12 Connecting AV equipment with a DVI connector This connection can be used to connect a digital video source, such as a PC, digital-capable DVD, or digital set-top box, to your video card user guide, otherwise there may be no picture. Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO S-VIDEO1 IN L Y/C L PC IN VGA L R YPbPr1 IN Y R RL Pb Pr R L R L R Y YPbPr2 IN Pb Pr L R DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI output...
... resolution, the screen is optimized during for the display modes listed below. 12 Connecting AV equipment with a DVI connector This connection can be used to connect a digital video source, such as a PC, digital-capable DVD, or digital set-top box, to your video card user guide, otherwise there may be no picture. Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO S-VIDEO1 IN L Y/C L PC IN VGA L R YPbPr1 IN Y R RL Pb Pr R L R L R Y YPbPr2 IN Pb Pr L R DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI output...
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... number buttons on the TV or remote control. To select a channel from the power outlet. To restore the sound, press this button again, or the VOL+ or VOL-. OR Plug an optical cable into to optical input jack on your Dolby Digital 5.1 sound system. 2 Press to Standby mode and the Power/Standby indicator turns red. Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO S-VIDEO1 IN L Y/C L PC IN VGA L R YPbPr1 IN Y R RL Pb Pr R L R Using the swivel base...
... number buttons on the TV or remote control. To select a channel from the power outlet. To restore the sound, press this button again, or the VOL+ or VOL-. OR Plug an optical cable into to optical input jack on your Dolby Digital 5.1 sound system. 2 Press to Standby mode and the Power/Standby indicator turns red. Back of TV HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL-AUDIO S-VIDEO1 IN L Y/C L PC IN VGA L R YPbPr1 IN Y R RL Pb Pr R L R Using the swivel base...
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...-menu that lets you reset the TV settings to factory default. Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Saturation 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 4 Color Temperature Natural Noise Reduction Medium Video Enter Select Exit 2 Press or to select SETUP. Using your remote control to navigate in this manual. Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Saturation 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 4 Color Temperature Natural Noise Reduction Medium 15 OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup...
...-menu that lets you reset the TV settings to factory default. Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Saturation 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 4 Color Temperature Natural Noise Reduction Medium Video Enter Select Exit 2 Press or to select SETUP. Using your remote control to navigate in this manual. Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Saturation 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 4 Color Temperature Natural Noise Reduction Medium 15 OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup...
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... Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to select Time Setup, then press ENTER. Cloaed Caption Select Back 4 Press or to select the option you want to normal viewing. Options include Service1, Service2, Service3, Service4, Service5, Service6, and Off. • Digital Caption Style-Press ENTER to open this sub-menu, which lets you want to change the parental control settings: 1 Press MENU. Options include: • Caption...
... Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to select Time Setup, then press ENTER. Cloaed Caption Select Back 4 Press or to select the option you want to normal viewing. Options include Service1, Service2, Service3, Service4, Service5, Service6, and Off. • Digital Caption Style-Press ENTER to open this sub-menu, which lets you want to change the parental control settings: 1 Press MENU. Options include: • Caption...
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...-17 Not suitable for children. OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to normal viewing. Parental guidance strongly suggested . Not rated Using your four-digit password (the factory preset password is 0000). The password screen opens. Password **** Parental Back 4 Enter your TV 2 Press or to enter the sub-menu. X Adults only N/A Not rated Canadian English ratings Rating C C8+ G PG 14+ 18...
...-17 Not suitable for children. OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to normal viewing. Parental guidance strongly suggested . Not rated Using your four-digit password (the factory preset password is 0000). The password screen opens. Password **** Parental Back 4 Enter your TV 2 Press or to enter the sub-menu. X Adults only N/A Not rated Canadian English ratings Rating C C8+ G PG 14+ 18...
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The password screen opens. The Parental sub-menu opens. U.S.TV Ratings U.S. The Setup menu opens. Using your four-digit password (the factory preset password is 0000). OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to select SETUP. Options and sub-menus include: • U.S TV Ratings-Opens a sub-menu that rating are also blocked. 8 Press MENU to exit a sub-menu, or press EXIT to close the menus and...
The password screen opens. The Parental sub-menu opens. U.S.TV Ratings U.S. The Setup menu opens. Using your four-digit password (the factory preset password is 0000). OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to select SETUP. Options and sub-menus include: • U.S TV Ratings-Opens a sub-menu that rating are also blocked. 8 Press MENU to exit a sub-menu, or press EXIT to close the menus and...
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... sub-menu. Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Saturation 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 4 Color Temperature Natural Noise Reduction Medium Video Enter Select Exit 2 Press or to select Parental, then press ENTER. OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to select SETUP. Using your four-digit password (the factory preset password is 0000). The password screen opens. Program Block Channel Block Input Block Open V-Chip Change Password Parental Enter Select Back...
... sub-menu. Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Saturation 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 4 Color Temperature Natural Noise Reduction Medium Video Enter Select Exit 2 Press or to select Parental, then press ENTER. OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select Exit 3 Press or to select SETUP. Using your four-digit password (the factory preset password is 0000). The password screen opens. Program Block Channel Block Input Block Open V-Chip Change Password Parental Enter Select Back...
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...(REAR) 8 HDMI2(REAR) 9 PC(VGA) Input Block Set Select Back 6 Press or to select the input source you want to block, then press ENTER to block that rating. Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Saturation 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 4 Color Temperature Natural Noise Reduction Medium Video Enter Select Exit 2 Press or to enter the sub-menu. Using your TV OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select...
...(REAR) 8 HDMI2(REAR) 9 PC(VGA) Input Block Set Select Back 6 Press or to select the input source you want to block, then press ENTER to block that rating. Picture Mode Normal Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Saturation 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 4 Color Temperature Natural Noise Reduction Medium Video Enter Select Exit 2 Press or to enter the sub-menu. Using your TV OSD Language Time Setup Closed Caption Parental Gamma Audio Only Reset Default English Middle Setup Enter Select...
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... image clarity and stability based on the VGA mode. 3 Press or to change the setting of your TV Changing video settings To change . Note If you select the User mode, you can adjust the VGA settings of the selected option. 5 Press EXIT to close the menus and return to the audio through an external amplifier/receiver and speakers). • MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound)(DTV only)-Cycles through the available preset color temperature modes. Position-Adjusts...
... image clarity and stability based on the VGA mode. 3 Press or to change the setting of your TV Changing video settings To change . Note If you select the User mode, you can adjust the VGA settings of the selected option. 5 Press EXIT to close the menus and return to the audio through an external amplifier/receiver and speakers). • MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound)(DTV only)-Cycles through the available preset color temperature modes. Position-Adjusts...
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... the screen Wet a soft cloth in the box), or hide (without a check mark) the channel. Troubleshooting Operation Problem Solution Remote control does not work Power turns off suddenly • Remove obstacles between the TV and VCR. • Try another channel. Video problems Problem Solution No picture or sound Picture appears slowly when your TV is turned on Picture is okay. The problem may be a broadcast problem. • Check your TV's IR sensor. The main (Video) menu...
... the screen Wet a soft cloth in the box), or hide (without a check mark) the channel. Troubleshooting Operation Problem Solution Remote control does not work Power turns off suddenly • Remove obstacles between the TV and VCR. • Try another channel. Video problems Problem Solution No picture or sound Picture appears slowly when your TV is turned on Picture is okay. The problem may be a broadcast problem. • Check your TV's IR sensor. The main (Video) menu...
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... the audio cables are installed correctly. • Adjust the balance in the AUDIO menu. • A change in ambient humidity or temperature may be with the product. This does not indicate a fault with the broadcast. • Make sure that your PC's video card. Specifications Plasma panel Panel size 42-inch plasma Aspect ratio 16:9 Brightness 1500 cd/m2 Contrast ratio 10,000:1 Max. The problem may result in 1 YPbPr/Audio (L/R) 2 VGA/Audio (L/R) 1 HDMI/Audio (L/R) 2 Audio out (L/R) 1 Optical 1 Headphone 1 Power...
... the audio cables are installed correctly. • Adjust the balance in the AUDIO menu. • A change in ambient humidity or temperature may be with the product. This does not indicate a fault with the broadcast. • Make sure that your PC's video card. Specifications Plasma panel Panel size 42-inch plasma Aspect ratio 16:9 Brightness 1500 cd/m2 Contrast ratio 10,000:1 Max. The problem may result in 1 YPbPr/Audio (L/R) 2 VGA/Audio (L/R) 1 HDMI/Audio (L/R) 2 Audio out (L/R) 1 Optical 1 Headphone 1 Power...
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... batteries • Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed 25 REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with all labor and parts charges. Registered in -home warranty service for 1 year (365 days) from...
... batteries • Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed 25 REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with all labor and parts charges. Registered in -home warranty service for 1 year (365 days) from...