Dynex Flat Panel Television DX LCD26 09 User Manual

26" LCD TV  
Televisor con pantalla LCD de 26"  
DX-LCD26-09  
USER GUIDE • GUÍA DEL USUARIO  
 
Contents  
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CHILD SAFETY  
It makes a difference how and where you use  
your flat panel display  
As you enjoy your new product, keep these  
safety tips in mind  
The issue  
The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular  
purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed  
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics  
industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.  
TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers,  
chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.  
Tune into safety  
One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand  
rated for the weight of your TV.  
Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for  
proper use of this product.  
Don’t let children to climb on or play with entertainment  
system furniture and TVs.  
Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as  
steps, such as a chest of drawers.  
Remember that children can become excited while watching  
a program, especially on a “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:  
One size of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your  
TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, or  
otherwise listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, or ETL) as suitable for  
your TV.  
Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.  
If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a  
professional installer.  
Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is  
appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted  
to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you are  
unsure, ask a professional installer.  
TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.  
 
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Safety information  
16 Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or  
damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or  
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these  
conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically  
examine the cord of your TV, and if its appearance indicates  
damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of your TV,  
and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an  
authorized service person. Protect the power cord from physical  
or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched,  
closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to  
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits your TV.  
17 Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent  
possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible,  
have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do  
not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires,  
lightening rods, or gas pipes.  
Safety information  
Caution  
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade on the power  
cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. If the plug does  
not fit, consult a licensed electrician to replace the obsolete  
outlet. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat  
this safety feature.  
This symbol indicates that dangerous  
voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is  
present within your TV. This label is located  
on the back of your TV.  
This symbol indicates that there are  
important operating and maintenance  
instructions in the literature accompanying  
your TV.  
18 The main plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain  
readily operable.  
Warning: Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp  
containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials  
may be regulated for environmental reasons. For disposal or recycling  
information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries  
Non-active pixels  
The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which  
provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few nonactive  
pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point.  
These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your  
TV, and are not considered defects.  
Important safety instructions  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Outdoor antenna grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make sure  
that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article  
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides  
information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the  
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode.  
Do not use your TV near water.  
Clean the cabinet with a dry cloth only.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with  
the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and  
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into  
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
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10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from your TV.  
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Electric service equipment  
Power service grounding electrode  
system  
11 Only use attachments or accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
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Ground clamps  
12 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
Grounding conductors  
Antenna discharge unit  
Grounding clamp  
table specified by the manufacturer.  
13 Unplug your TV during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
Antenna lead-in wire  
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service  
Note to CATV system installer  
personnel.  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to  
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for correct grounding  
and in particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to  
the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry  
as practical.  
15 Servicing is required when your TV has been damaged in any  
way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid  
has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV, your TV has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
 
 
Features  
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Mobile telephone warning  
Remote control  
To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound, operating  
problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones  
away from the TV.  
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INPUT DISPLAY  
POWER  
TV  
Features  
Front  
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19  
20  
VIDEO  
COMP  
HDMI  
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7
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8
0
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6
1
2
3
5
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RECALL  
21  
22  
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MUTE  
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9
CH  
CH  
EXIT  
VOL  
FAVORITE  
VOL  
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24  
25  
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MENU  
10  
ENTER  
11  
#
Button  
Description  
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VOL+  
Press to increase the volume. In Menu  
mode, functions as the right arrow to  
go to the next menu or increase a  
setting.  
Press to decrease the volume. In  
Menu mode, functions as the left  
arrow to go to a previous menu or  
decrease a setting.  
Press to go to the next higher  
channel. In Menu mode, functions as  
the up arrow.  
Press to go to the next lower channel.  
In Menu mode, functions as the  
down arrow.  
12  
P-LOCK  
ZOOM  
MTS/SAP  
SLEEP  
CCD  
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27  
13  
FREEZE  
14  
15  
16  
17  
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VOL–  
PICTURE  
AUDIO  
28  
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CH  
CH  
ZRC-102  
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Button  
POWER  
INPUT  
Description  
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MENU  
INPUT  
Press to show the on-screen menu.  
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Press to turn on your TV or put it  
into Standby mode.  
Press to open the input source menu,  
then press or to cycle through  
the available video input sources.  
Press to turn on your TV or put it into  
Standby mode.  
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Press or to cycle through the  
available video input sources.  
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POWER  
DISPLAY  
VIDEO  
Press to display status  
information.  
Press to toggle between S-Video  
and composite source modes.  
Number  
buttons  
Press to enter channel numbers.  
In the on-screen menu, press to  
enter your parental control  
password.  
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Use with the 0-9 number buttons  
and ENTER button to select  
digital channels.  
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VOL +  
MUTE  
Press to increase the volume.  
Press to mute the sound. Press  
again to restore the sound.  
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VOL –  
MENU  
Press to decrease the volume.  
10  
Press to open the on-screen  
menu.  
11  
12  
Press to move down, up, left, or  
right in the on-screen menu.  
ENTER  
Press to confirm changes or to  
turn options on and off in the  
on-screen menu.  
 
     
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Setting up your TV  
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Button  
Description  
Setting up your TV  
Installing remote control batteries  
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P.LOCK  
Press to activate or deactivate  
parental controls. See “Setting  
parental controls” on page 10 for  
information on setting up  
parental controls.  
To install the remote control batteries:  
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Remove the battery cover.  
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15  
ZOOM  
Press to select the display aspect  
ratio.  
MTS/SAP  
In NTSC mode, press to select one  
of the preset audio modes. You  
can select MONO, STEREO, or  
SAP (secondary audio program).  
In ATSC mode, press to select the  
audio language.  
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17  
PICTURE  
SLEEP  
Press to select the Brightness or  
Contrast setting. You can adjust  
these settings without opening  
the on-screen menu.  
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Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make  
sure that you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with  
the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.  
Press to set the sleep timer. For  
more information, see “Setting  
the sleep timer” on page 10.  
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19  
COMP  
TV  
Press to select the component  
source mode.  
Press to select the ATSC (digital),  
or NTSC (analog) TV source.  
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21  
HDMI  
Press to select the HDMI mode.  
Press to watch the previous  
channel.  
RECALL  
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23  
24  
Press to tune to the next higher  
channel in the channel list.  
CH  
Press to tune to the next lower  
channel in the channel list.  
CH  
FAVORITE  
Press to toggle the  
Favorite/Normal mode. See  
“Setting up the channel list” on  
page 8 for more information.  
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Replace the cover.  
Notes:  
Do not mix batteries of different types.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.  
Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery  
compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash  
immediately.  
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EXIT  
CCD  
Press to close the on-screen  
menu.  
Press to turn closed captions on  
and off. For more information, see  
“Viewing closed captions” on  
page 10.  
If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time,  
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FREEZE  
AUDIO  
Press to freeze the video image.  
Press again to unfreeze the  
image. Do not freeze the video  
image for long periods of time.  
You may damage the TV screen.  
remove the batteries.  
Connecting your TV to a power outlet  
To connect your TV to a power outlet:  
• Plug the power cord into a power outlet.  
Notes:  
Press to select the Bass or Treble  
setting. You can adjust these  
settings without opening the  
on-screen menu.  
Make sure that you use the correct type of power. See the label on your TV.  
If you do not intend to use your TV for an extended period of time, unplug  
the power cord from the power outlet.  
Using the remote control  
To use the remote control:  
• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front  
of your TV.  
Notes:  
Do not expose the remote control to shock or liquids.  
Do not use the remote control in an area with high humidity.  
Do not place the remote control in direct sunlight.  
Do not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote control and  
the remote sensor.  
The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines on  
the remote sensor. Either move your TV or change the angle at which  
you use the remote control.  
 
     
Setting up your TV  
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Connecting an outside antenna  
Connecting to an external signal source  
Antenna cables come in two types: 75 ohm and 300 ohm.  
You can connect a DVD, VCD, VCR, or STB using a variety of methods,  
including composite cables, component cables, an S-Video cable, or an  
HDMI cable. The S-Video cable does not carry sound. If you use an  
S-Video cable, you need to use audio cables to connect the audio  
output.  
75 ohm cable  
Warning: Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before  
300 ohm cable  
connecting devices.  
Note: For better video, use the S-Video jack if your device has an S-Video  
connection. For best video, use the HDMI jack if your device has an  
HDMI connection.  
To connect an external signal source:  
• If your antenna cable has a 75 ohm connector, connect the cable  
to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV.  
• If your antenna cable has a 300 ohm connector, connect the cable  
to a 300-75 ohm adapter (not included), connect the adapter to a  
75 ohm cable, then connect the other end of the 75 ohm  
connector to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV.  
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For composite video—Plug the audio/video cable into the  
AUDIO L, AUDIO R (6), and VIDEO (2) jacks on the back of your  
TV, then connect the other ends to the corresponding jacks on the  
external signal source.  
Or  
For S-Video—Plug in the audio cables as described above, then  
plug one end of an S-Video cable into the S-Video (3) jack on the  
back of your TV, then plug the other end into the S-Video jack on  
the external signal source.  
Connecting cable TV  
Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for connecting cable TV.  
Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for “premium” (pay)  
channels. To view these channels, you need a converter/descrambler  
box.  
Or  
For component video—Plug the Y, Pb, and Pr video cables  
into the COMPONENT (5) jacks and the Audio L and Audio R  
cables into the AUDIO L and AUDIO R (4) jacks on the back of  
your TV, then plug the other ends of the cables into the  
corresponding jacks on the external signal source.  
If you do not have a converter/descrambler box, you can connect your  
cable TV directly to your TV. If you have a converter/descrambler box,  
you can connect your cable TV using an RF switch (not supplied). For  
more information about connecting a converter/descrambler box,  
contact your cable TV provider.  
Or  
To connect cable TV without a converter/descrambler box:  
For HDMI—Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI1 (1)  
jack on the back of your TV, then plug the other end into an HDMI  
device.  
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Connect one end of a 75 ohm cable to the coaxial jack on the back  
of your TV.  
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Connect the other end of the cable to the cable TV wall outlet.  
To connect cable TV with a converter/descrambler box:  
• Use the following illustration to connect a converter/descrambler  
box. (The RF switch and the signal splitter are not provided.)  
Set the RF switch to the A position to tune to unscrambled  
channels using your TV remote control. Set the RF switch to the B  
position to watch scrambled channels using the  
converter/descrambler controls.  
Two-set signal splitter  
RF switch  
A
B
In  
Out  
TV  
Cable converter/descrambler box  
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PC IN  
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VGA  
AUDIO  
SPDIF  
AV IN  
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ANTENNA  
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CABLE  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
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Pr  
Pb  
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Using your TV  
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Turn on your TV.  
Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external signal source you  
want to watch.  
Turn on external signal source.  
Insert a disc or videotape into the external signal source, then  
press PLAY.  
Selecting the TV signal source  
To select the TV signal source:  
• With the TV on, press INPUT on either the TV or the remote to  
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choose from:  
• TV  
• Composite  
• S-Video  
Connecting a computer  
• Component  
• VGA  
You can connect a computer using the HDMI or VGA jack on the back of  
your TV.  
HDMI  
Press VIDEO to choose between Composite and S-Video.  
Warning: Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before  
installing devices.  
Note: HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
Note: When the computer goes into standby mode, your TV turns off. If  
your TV does not turn on when you “wake” your computer, press the  
POWER button on your TV or remote control.  
Setting up the channel list  
To connect a computer using VGA:  
After you select your TV source, if you selected antenna or cable you  
need to set up the channel list. When you set up your channel list, your  
TV searches for all available channels in your area and stores a list of  
these channels. When you press CH – or CH +, your TV skips the  
channels that do not have a signal.  
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Plug a VGA cable from your computer into the VGA jack on the  
back of your TV.  
Automatically setting up channels  
To automatically set up the channel list:  
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Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup  
highlighted.  
PC IN  
ENTER  
VGA  
AUDIO  
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Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight  
Auto Ch Search.  
Press ENTER or to start the search.  
Note: You can press Exit to stop the search.  
VGA cable  
Audio cable  
Manually adding or deleting channels from the  
channel list  
After you create a channel list using the Auto Ch Search option, you  
can manually add or delete channels from the channel list.  
To add or delete channels:  
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Plug an audio cable from your computer’s audio out jack into the  
AUDIO jack on the back of your TV.  
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Plug in and turn on your TV.  
Press INPUT repeatedly to select the VGA input source.  
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Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup  
highlighted.  
To connect a computer using HDMI:  
• Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI INPUT jack on the back of  
your TV and into the HDMI Out jack on the back of the computer.  
Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight  
Manual Channel Set. The Channel Setup Table opens.  
Press or to select a channel, then press ENTER to toggle  
between viewable and not viewable.  
Using your TV  
Turning your TV on and off  
Press MENU or EXIT to close the menu.  
To turn your TV on and off:  
1
Make sure that the power cord is connected to your TV and a  
power outlet.  
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Press to turn on your TV. The power indicator LED turns blue.  
Press again to return your TV to standby. The power indicator  
LED turns red.