DYNEX DX-40L150A11 40 Inch LCD HD TV User Guide

DYNEX DX-40L150A11 40 Inch LCD HD TV

Setup Guide

Side buttons

Installing the stand

1. Remove the stand from the box and place it on a table or bench.
2. Lay the TV on a flat, cushioned surface.
3. Align the stand with the TV, as shown.
4. Secure the stand to the column with the four screws provided

Installing a wall-mount bracket

1. Lay your TV face down on a table or bench. Make sure that you put down a soft cushion or cloth so that your TV is not scratched.
2. Remove the four screws that secure the TV to the base, then remove the base.
3. Remove the four screws holding the stand bracket to the TV, then remove the stand bracket.
4. Secure the wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV using the screws provided with the wall-mount bracket

Setting up your remote control

1. Press down on the battery compartment cover lock, then remove the remote control cover
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries match the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover. Make sure that the lock snaps into place.

To program your existing remote control to work with your Dynex TV, see the table below for common codes. If you have problems programming your remote or need a different remote control code, visit www.dynexproducts.com for the latest remote control code information.

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray DVD player, cable box, satellite receiver, or game station Using HDMI (best)

Using component (better

Note : Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white.

Using S-video (fair)

Using composite (fair)

Connecting an antenna

Connecting a home theater system
Using an analog audio cable:

Note : Cable connectors and jacks are often color-coded. Match the colors when you connect the AV cable

Using a digital audio cable:

Note : The DIGITAL OUTPUT jack only works with digital TV channels.

Connecting a computer

Connecting power
Connect the power cable to the AC IN jack on the back of the TV, then connect the other end to a power outlet.

Turning on your TV for the first time

1. Make sure that you have inserted the batteries in the remote control, connected your devices to the TV, and connected the AC power.

2. Press (Power), then wait several seconds. The initial Setup Wizard screen opens (only the first time you turn on your TV) to the Choose your menu Language screen.

3. Press or to select the menu language you want, then press ENTER. The Time screen opens with Mode highlighted.

4. Press or to highlight Auto (the date/time are automatically set by the TV signal source, based on the time zone you selected) or Manual (to set the date/time manually) mode, then press ENTER. The Choose your Picture Mode screen opens.

5. Press or to select Home Mode or Retail Mode, then press ENTER. If you select Home Mode (default – has the same settings as the Energy Savings picture mode), the Choose your TV source screen opens.
   -OR
   If  you select Retail Mode (has the same settings as the Vivid picture mode), amessage stating “Are you sure you want Retail mode? Since in this mode Energy saving is not realized.” appears. Select Yes to proceed or No to exit.

6. Press or to select Antenna, Cable, or Cable/Satellite Box, depending on the type of connection you have.

   • If you are using an antenna for a standard or HD TV signal, select Antenna.
   • If your cable is connected directly to the TV (without a tuner box), select Cable.
   • If your cable is connected to your TV through a tuner box, select Cable/Satellite Box.

7. Press when you have made your selection. The channel scan screen opens. If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV automatically scans for available channels in your area and stores the channel information in the channel list. This may take several minutes. While scanning, the TV displays a progress report.
   – OR –
   If you selected Cable/Satellite Box, the auto scan is not necessary and the screen will ask you to select the correct input source for your set top box.
   Press EXIT to close the menu.

8. Select the corresponding video input source through the INPUT SOURCE menu

Selecting the video input source

1. Turn on your TV, then press the INPUT key on the remote, or the INPUT button on the TV. The INPUT SOURCE menu opens.
2. Press or to highlight the video source, then press ENTER. You can also select the input source using the following remote control buttons:
   • TV—Press to switch to TV mode.
   • VIDEO—Press once to select AV1 and twice to select AV2.
   • COMP—Press once to select Component 1 and twice to select Component 2.
   • HDMI–Press repeatedly to cycle between the HDMI inputs.
   • VGA—Press to view a computer connected to the TV.

Selecting a channel

• Press CH^ or CH ^ to go to the next or previous channel.
• Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want, then wait for the channel to change, or press ENTER to change the channel immediately.

Adjusting the volume

• Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or decrease the volume.
• Press MUTE to temporarily turn off all sound. Press MUTE again to restore the sound.

Viewing channel information

• Press INFO to show an information banner. The information banner shows current program information such as channel number, video input source, and resolution.
• Digital signal information—Displays channel number, station name, channel label (if preset), broadcast program name, TV rating, signal type, audio information, resolution, CC mode, current time, and current program start and end times when watching a digital channel.
• Analog signal information—Displays channel number, channel label (if preset), signal type, audio information, and resolution when watching an analog channel.
• Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide, which may show a list of available programs, program times, and program summaries, depending on the information provided by the broadcaster.

On-screen menu overview PICTURE menu

AUDIO menu

SETTINGS menu

CHANNEL menu

Navigating menus with your remote control

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