Dynex DX-L321-10A, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ing a camcorder or gaming console 9 Connecting an HDMI device 9 Connecting a component video device 10 Connecting a computer 10 Connecting an external audio device 11 Turning on your TV for the first time 11 Understanding the basics 12 Turning your TV on or off 12 Selecting the video input source 12 On screen menu overview 12 Navigating the menus 13 Selecting a channel 13 Adjusting the volume 13 D...

Page 3: ...e 19 Customizing DTV closed captioning styles 20 Adjusting time settings 20 Setting the TV clock 20 Setting the sleep timer 21 Adjusting menu settings 21 Selecting the menu language 21 Labeling an input source 22 Restoring default settings 22 Troubleshooting 23 Maintenance 23 Cleaning 23 Specifications 24 Legal notices 24 One year limited warranty 25 DX L321 10A_09 0407_MAN_ENG_V3 book Page iii We...

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Page 5: ... larger than life TV Make sure that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children Wall mounting If you decide to wall mount your TV always remember Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer l...

Page 6: ...ightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and power line surges Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overheadpowerlinesorotherelectriclightorpowercircuits orwhereit can fall ...

Page 7: ...s may be regulated for environmental reasons Your TV also contains material that can be recycled and reused For disposal or recycling information contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eia org to find a recycler in your area Non active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors which provide exceptionally sharp video quality Occasional...

Page 8: ...r TV using the four screws provided with the bracket TV components Side controls Back connections Component Description 1 MENU Press to open the on screen menu 2 VOL VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume 3 Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list 4 INPUT Press to select the video input source 5 Power button Press to turn on your TV Press again to put your TV in standb...

Page 9: ...Connecting a VCR on page 8 5 Composite audio output jacks L and R 1 and 2 Connect audio cables L and R from these jacks to an external analog audio amplifier or receiver Component Description 1 2 3 4 5 Button Description 1 Power Press to turn on your TV Press again to put your TV in Standby mode 2 Numbers dot Press to enter channel numbers or the parental control password Press the dot button to s...

Page 10: ...te sensor Theremotecontrolmaynotworkifdirectsunlightorbrightlightshineson theremote sensor EithermoveyourTV orchangetheangle atwhich youusetheremotecontrol 9 SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer to have your TV turn off automatically 10 PICTURE Press to select the video mode 11 ZOOM Press to select the video display format 12 Mute Press to turn off the sound Press again to turn on the sound 13 RECAL...

Page 11: ...lp call technicalsupport for your universal remote control or set top box manufacturer or call the Dynex Customer Care Center at 1 800 305 2204 Making connections Cautions Check the terminalsforpositionandtypebeforemakingany connections Looseconnections canresultinimageorcolorproblems Make surethat allconnections are tightandsecure Theexternal audio videoequipment showninthese illustrations maybe ...

Page 12: ...he other end ofthe cable to the Video1or Video2 jack on the side of your TV 4 Connect an audio cable to the AV AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video1 or Video2 audio in jacks on the side of your TV To play from the VCR 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT The INPUTSOURCE menu opens 2 Press or to select Video1 or Video2 then pressENTER Note You can also press VI...

Page 13: ...nnecting an HDMI device To connect an HDMI device 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the HDMI device is turned off 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUTjack on the HDMI device 3 ConnecttheotherendofthecabletotheHDMI1 orHDMI2 jack on the back of your TV To play from the HDMI device 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT The INPUT SOURCE menu opens 2 Press or to select HDMI 1 or HD...

Page 14: ...r twice for COMPONENT2 3 Turn on the component video device and set it to the correct output mode See the component video device s user guide for more information Connecting a computer Tip SomecomputershaveanHDMIconnector whichcanbe usedfora betterpicture To connect a computer 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off 2 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA jack on...

Page 15: ...device and set it to the correct output mode See the audio device s user guide for more information Turning on your TV for the first time To configure your TV 1 Make sure that you have inserted the batteries in the remote control connected the antenna to the TV and connect the AC power 2 Press Power then wait several seconds The setup wizard opens only the first time you turn on your TV and guides...

Page 16: ...e3 Select the language track you prefer for viewing digital TV programs Available options depend on your digital TV provider Digital Audio4 Select the preferred audio format for SPDIF audio signals SPDIF is only available on digital channels or when using an HDMI device Auto Volume Select whether to apply the audio settings for all input sources as well as for both analog and digital TV channels O...

Page 17: ...variety of information such as weather forecasts foreign languages and commercials A digital sub channel is indicated by the main channel number followedbya dot thenthesub channelnumber Forexample 5 1 indicates sub channel 1 of main channel5 Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume Press VOL orVOL to increase or decrease the volume A bar indicator and volume number shows you the change Press Mute...

Page 18: ...ion Custom Use this option to apply the settings values you enabled in the Settings and Advanced options of the Picture menu Notes Toviewthesevideomodes you canalsopress MENU thenselect the Pictures Mode submenu Configuring advanced video functions To configure advanced video functions 1 Press MENU on the remote control or MENUon the control panel of your TV The on screen menu bar opens 2 Press or...

Page 19: ...e is set automatically TV Speaker Turns the TV speaker on or off Audio Only Turns off the video and lets you listen to the sound only MTS Select the preferred audio stream for viewing analog TV programs Audio Language Select the language track you prefer for viewing digitalTV programs Available options depend on your digital TV provider Digital Audio Select the preferred audio format for SPDIF aud...

Page 20: ...isable All All channels will be hidden Digital Only View only digital channels when channel browsing 5 To exit select Done then press ENTER Setting parental controls Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate materialon yourTV When set parentalcontrols read the rating of the program with some exceptions such as news and sports and deny access to programs that excee...

Page 21: ... set parental controls 1 Press MENU on the remote control or MENU on the control panel of your TV The on screen menu bar opens 2 Press or to highlight Locks then press ENTER The Enter PIN box opens 3 Using the number keys enter the PIN number you set The Locks menu opens 4 Press or to highlight Ratings Locks then press ENTER The Ratings Locks menu opens 5 Press or to highlight your location USA or...

Page 22: ...14 Parental guidance strongly suggested TV MA Mature audiences only U S TV ratings content based FV Fantasy violence D Suggestive dialog L Strong language S Sexual situations V Violence U S movie MPAA ratings These ratings are determined by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA G General audiences PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Suitable for children 13 and older R Parental guidance ...

Page 23: ... Note Closedcaptionavailability andcontent depends onthe TV provider andmayvaryacross channelsandprograms Turning closed captioning on or off To turn closed captioning on or off 1 Press MENU on the remote control or MENU on the control panel of your TV The on screen menu bar opens 2 Press or to highlight Settings then pressENTER The Settings menu opens 3 Press or to highlight Closed Captions then ...

Page 24: ...hen press ENTER The Settingsmenu opens 3 Press or to highlight Closed Captions then press ENTER The ClosedCaptions menu opens 4 Press or to highlight Advanced Appearance then press ENTER The Closed CaptionAdvanced Appearancemenu opens 5 Press or to select the aspect of the closed caption display you want to customize then press ENTER to cycle through the available options for the aspect you select...

Page 25: ...oviewthesesleeptimersettings you canalsopress MENU and select the Settings SleepTimersubmenu Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language To select the on screen menu language 1 Press MENU on the remote control or MENU on the control panel of your TV The on screen menu bar opens 2 Press or to highlight Settings then pressENTER The Settings menu opens 3 Press or to highlight Menu Language th...

Page 26: ...then access the on screen menus to reconfigure the TV settings Troubleshooting Warning DonottrytorepairyourTVyourself Contactauthorizedservice personnel Problem Solution No power Make sure that the power indicator is illuminated blue Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to the AC in jack and is plugged into a functional AC outlet You may want to plug in another electrical device to ...

Page 27: ...mode such as a cutoff picture snowy images Check your antenna connection If necessary rotate the antenna and wait up to ten seconds for a signal Reduce the use of signal splitters and excessively long cables Replace poor antenna cables and or connectors to improve signal quality Press ZOOM and make sure that the Normal option is selected Press MENU select Picture Advanced then adjust the Noise Red...

Page 28: ...he dealer or an experienced technician for help FCC warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canada ICES 003 statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Standard Television Receiving Apparatus Appareil de réception télévision ordinaire Can...

Page 29: ...UY Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone orwill have an Dynex approved repair person dispatched to your home Where is the warranty valid This warranty is validonlytothe original purchaser of the Product in the United States Canada andMexico What does the warranty not cover This warranty does not cover Customer instruction Installation Set up adjustments Cosmeticdamage Dama...

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