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DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page ii Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM ii Dynex DX-32E150A11 32" LCD TV Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Package contents . . . . . .
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page iii Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM iii Checking the DTV signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Turning parental controls on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 1 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 1 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.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 2 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 2 DX-32E150A11 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 18 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Warnings Electric shock hazard 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.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 3 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Package contents DX-32E150A11 • If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation. • If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 4 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 4 DX-32E150A11 TV components Important: The wider portion of the stand should go towards the front of the TV. To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket: 1 Remove the four screws holding the TV to its base, as previously described. 2 Secure the wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV using the four M6 screws provided with the bracket.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 5 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM TV components DX-32E150A11 Back Remote control ## Component Description 1 ANT/CABLE IN jack Connect an antenna, cable TV, or a satellite box to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box” on page 8. 2 PC IN VGA jack Connect computer video to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting a computer” on page 9. 3 PC IN AUDIO jack Connect computer audio to this jack.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 6 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 6 DX-32E150A11 # Button Description 11 AUDIO Press to select the sound mode. You can select Standard, News, Music, Theater, or Custom. For more information, see “Adjusting sound settings” on page 14. 12 ZOOM Press to select the aspect ratio. You can select Auto, Normal, Zoom, Wide, or Cinema. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 13. 13 FAV Press to open the favorite channel list.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 7 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Making connections DX-32E150A11 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.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 8 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 8 DX-32E150A11 Making connections Connecting an HDMI device (best) 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 OUT jack on the HDMI device. 3 Connect the other end of the component video cable to the Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR jacks on the COMPONENT/AV IN panel on the back of your TV.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 9 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Making connections DX-32E150A11 2 Connect a standard AV cable (not included) to the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR, camcorder, or game. 9 Connecting a computer Tip: Some computers have an HDMI connector, which can be used for a better picture and sound. To connect a computer: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 10 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 10 DX-32E150A11 Turning on your TV for the first time Connecting a digital audio amplifier You can connect your TV’s audio to a digital audio amplifier or home theater system. To connect a digital audio amplifier: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the audio device is turned off. 2 Plug an optical digital cable into the DIGITAL OUT jack on the back of your TV.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 11 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Understanding the basics DX-32E150A11 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.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 12 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 12 DX-32E150A11 Understanding the basics Adjusting basic settings CHANNELS menu To adjust basic settings: PICTURE Auto Channel Search Add/Skip Channels Favorites Channel Labels Audio Only Auto Zoom Channel Strength AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS 1 Press MENU. The PICTURE menu opens.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 13 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Adjusting the picture DX-32E150A11 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture To adjust the TV picture: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the PICTURE menu displayed. PICTURE Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Video AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS Energy Savings 48 57 70 0 6 • Dynamic Contrast Ratio—Enhances the contast ratio between the light and dark areas of the picture.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 14 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 14 DX-32E150A11 Adjusting the sound Adjusting the sound • Digital Audio/SPDIF- Selects the preferred audio format for digital audio signals. This feature is only available on digital channels or when using an HDMI device. You can select Off, PCM, or RAW. 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. Adjusting sound settings To adjust the sound: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 15 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Changing channel settings DX-32E150A11 Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels To auto scan for channels: PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS Hiding channels You can delete channels from the channel list so that your TV skips the channels when you press CH+/CH-. You can still tune to the hidden channel by using the number buttons. To hide a channel: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 1 Press MENU.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 16 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 16 DX-32E150A11 Changing channel settings Setting up a favorite channel list Adding or changing a channel label You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through your favorite channels by pressing FAV, then selecting a channel from the favorite channel list. If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the channel to make it easier to identify. You can also relabel a channel that is already labeled.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 17 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Setting parental controls DX-32E150A11 Fitting the picture to the screen In TV mode (only), your TV can automatically adjust the picture so that everything fits in the viewable area of the screen. 2 Press or to highlight CHANNELS, then press . The CHANNELS menu opens. To fit the picture to the screen: PICTURE 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 18 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 18 DX-32E150A11 Setting parental controls 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. PICTURE Enter Password AUDIO CHANNELS 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. SETTINGS 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000. The Parental Controls sub-menu opens.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 19 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Setting parental controls 19 DX-32E150A11 Turning button lock on or off Setting parental control levels You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. The following procedure shows how to set controls for U.S. TV ratings. You use similar steps for controlling U.S. movie and Canadian TV ratings. To turn the parental controls button lock on or off: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 20 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 20 DX-32E150A11 Setting parental controls 6 Press or to highlight US (or Canada to set controls for Canada), then press ENTER. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS TV MPAA U.S. movie (MPAA) ratings N/A Movie is not rated. G General audiences. PG Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 Suitable for children 13 and older. R Parental guidance suggested for children under 17. NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17. X Adults only.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 21 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Adjusting time settings DX-32E150A11 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. PICTURE Enter Password AUDIO CHANNELS 2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS menu opens. SETTINGS _ _ _ _ PICTURE Parental Controls Language Time Closed Caption Input Labels Computer Settings Reset to Default 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 22 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 22 DX-32E150A11 Using closed captioning Using closed captioning Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. To set the sleep timer: To select the closed captioning mode: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. PICTURE Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Video AUDIO CHANNELS Selecting the closed captioning mode 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 23 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Using closed captioning DX-32E150A11 Selecting the closed captioning type To select the closed captioning type: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. PICTURE Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Video AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS Energy Savings 48 57 70 0 6 23 • CC1 through CC4—Closed captioning appears in a small banner across the bottom of the screen. CC1 is usually the “printed” version of the audio.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 24 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 24 DX-32E150A11 Adjusting menu settings 4 Press to highlight Caption Control, press CC mode to On. or to set the Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language PICTURE Caption Control Analog Caption Digital Caption Digital CC Settings AUDIO CHANNELS To select the on-screen menu language: SETTINGS 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 25 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Troubleshooting DX-32E150A11 2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS menu opens. 2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS menu opens.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 26 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM 26 DX-32E150A11 Problem Solution Maintenance Problem Solution The picture has a few bright or dark spots. • A few bright or dark spots on an LCD screen is normal. It does not affect the operation of this TV. Some settings cannot be accessed. • If a setting is grayed, the setting is not available in the current video input mode. Good picture, but no sound. • Make sure that the sound is not muted.
DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 27 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Legal notices Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 29 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM Legal notices One-year limited warranty US and Canada Markets Definitions: Dynex Products ("Dynex") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Dynex-branded television ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product ("Warranty Period").
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DX-32E150A11_10-1312.book Page 1 Monday, December 13, 2010 1:36 PM If the power cord has been damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, your service provider or qualified personnel to avoid risks. Si el cordón de alimentación es dañado, este debe ser remplazado por el fabricante o su agente de servicio o por personal calificado para evitar el riesgo. www.dynexproducts.com US and Canada Market - (800) 305-2204 Mexico Market - 01 800-926-3020 Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave.
