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DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page ii Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM ii Dynex DX-24E150A11 24" LCD TV Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Package contents . . . . . . .
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page iii Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM iii Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Turning parental controls on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Turning button lock on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 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-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 2 DX-24E150A11 Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Read these instructions.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Package contents DX-24E150A11 • 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-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 4 DX-24E150A11 TV components 3 Insert the stand column into the TV stand and secure it with the three stand column screws (M3). To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket: 1 Remove the three 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 M4*10 screws provided with the bracket.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM TV components DX-24E150A11 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 AUDIO jack Connect computer audio to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting a computer” on page 9. 3 PC IN VGA jack Connect computer video to this jack.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 6 DX-24E150A11 # 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 13. 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 12. 13 FAV Press to open the favorite channel list.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Making connections DX-24E150A11 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-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 8 DX-24E150A11 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-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Making connections DX-24E150A11 Connecting a VCR, camcorder, or game (good) Connect the equipment using the best available connection. Use the component jacks (better,) or an HDMI jack (best), if available. To connect a VCR: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR, camcorder, or game is turned off. 2 Connect a standard AV cable (not included) to the AV VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR, camcorder, or game.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 10 DX-24E150A11 Turning on your TV for the first time Caution: Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting that still lets you hear the sound. 8 Press ENTER. The Choose your Picture Mode screen opens. Note: The TV mutes automatically when you plug in the headphones.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Understanding the basics DX-24E150A11 Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off To turn your TV on or off (standby mode): 1 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. 2 Press (power). Your TV turns on. 3 Press again to turn off your TV. When you turn off your TV, it goes into standby mode. Warning: When your TV is in standby mode, it is still receiving power. To completely disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 12 DX-24E150A11 Adjusting the picture Notes: Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. The above menus are shown in TV mode. Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. Menus in this manual are described in TV mode, unless otherwise indicated. The illustrations and screens shown in the manual are for explanation purposes and may vary from the actual screens on your TV.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Adjusting the sound 13 DX-24E150A11 Note: You can also press PICTURE on the remote control to select the picture mode. • Brightness—Adjusts the brightness. • Contrast—Adjusts the contrast. • Color—Adjusts the color saturation. • Tint—Adjusts the image tint. • Sharpness—Adjusts the sharpness. 3 Press or to highlight Advanced Video, then press ENTER to enter the sub-menu. 4 Press or to adjust the option.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 14 DX-24E150A11 Changing channel settings • Sound Mode—Selects the sound mode. You can select: • Standard (for normal programs) • News (for news programs) • Music (for musical programs) • Theater (for movies) • Custom (for a customized sound mode) Tip: You can also press AUDIO on the remote control one or more times to select the sound mode. • Treble—Adjusts the high sounds. • Bass—Adjusts the low sounds.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Changing channel settings DX-24E150A11 • Cable/Satellite Box—Cable or satellite TV tuner box. Channel auto scan is not required if you select this option. Auto Channel Search may take awhile to complete. The status is displayed while your TV is scanning for available channels. You can press EXIT to exit Auto Channel Search prior to completion, but you will need to run Auto Channel Search later to complete the process.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 16 DX-24E150A11 Changing channel settings Adding or changing a channel label Fitting the picture to the screen 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. To label a channel: In TV mode (only), your TV can automatically adjust the picture so that everything fits in the viewable area of the screen.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Setting parental controls DX-24E150A11 2 Press or to highlight CHANNELS, then press . The CHANNELS menu opens. 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. PICTURE PICTURE AUDIO Auto Channel Search Add/Skip Channels Favorites Channel Labels Audio Only Auto Zoom Channel Strength CHANNELS SETTINGS Enter Password AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS _ _ _ _ WGBH-SD Off On 3 Press or to highlight Channel Strength, then press ENTER.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 18 DX-24E150A11 Setting parental controls 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. Turning button lock on or off To turn the parental controls button lock on or off: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Setting parental controls DX-24E150A11 With the Button Lock on, the buttons on the TV control panel are locked. The message “Use remote to enable button” will appear every time you press a button on the TV control panel. Unplug your TV, then reconnect it to turn the Button Lock off. Setting parental control levels 19 Note: If you forget the password, enter 9999. 5 Press or to highlight System Lock, then press or to select On.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 20 DX-24E150A11 Adjusting time settings 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. 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-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 21 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Adjusting time settings DX-24E150A11 2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO CHANNELS SETTINGS Parental Controls Menu Settings Time Closed Caption Input Labels Computer Settings Reset to Default 21 Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. To set the sleep timer: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 22 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 22 DX-24E150A11 Using closed captioning Using closed captioning Selecting the closed captioning type To select the closed captioning type: Selecting the closed captioning mode 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. To select the closed captioning mode: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 23 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Using closed captioning DX-24E150A11 6 Press or to select a closed captioning mode. You can select: • 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. CC2 through CC4 display content provided by the broadcaster. • Text1 through Text4—Closed captioning that covers half or all of the screen.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 24 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 24 DX-24E150A11 Adjusting menu settings Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language and transparency To select the on-screen menu language and menu transparency: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. PICTURE Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Video AUDIO CHANNELS 5 Press or to highlight Language, then press or to select the menu language you want. Options include English, French, and Spanish.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 25 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Troubleshooting DX-24E150A11 5 If you select Custom, press or to highlight Custom Label, then press ENTER. 6 Press or to select a character, then press or to move to the next position. Repeat this step to add more characters. 7 To reset the label to factory default, press or to highlight Reset Label then press ENTER. 8 Press EXIT to close the menu.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 26 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM 26 DX-24E150A11 Maintenance Remote control Maintenance Problem Cleaning Solution Remote control does not work. • Make sure that the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the TV. • Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly. For more information, see “Installing remote control batteries” on page 6.
DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 27 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 PM Legal notices DX-24E150A11 • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the 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.
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DX-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 29 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 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-24E150A11_10-0762.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:17 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.
