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DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page ii Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM ii Dynex DX-42E250A12 42” LED-LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page iii Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM iii Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 1 f 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-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 2 DX-42E250A12 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 Read these instructions.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 3 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Important safety instructions DX-42E250A12 Cautions 3 Condensation Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV. • If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM DX-42E250A12 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket. Notes If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand. Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM TV components DX-42E250A12 TV components 5 Back Package contents Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) Stand with ten screws Composite video cable Audio cable Quick Setup Guide Front # 1 # Item Description MENU Press to open the on-screen menu. For more information, see “Navigating the menus” on page 17. 2 INPUT Press to open the Source List, then press or to select a video input source.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 6 DX-42E250A12 Remote control TV components # 9 # 1 2 Button Description INPUT Press to open the Source List, then press or to cycle through the available input sources. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 16. Numbers Button Description ZOOM Press to select the aspect ratio. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 17. 10 PICTURE Press to select the video modes.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Making connections DX-42E250A12 Making connections What connection should I use? You can use an HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your TV. You need to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI device. Cautions Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 8 DX-42E250A12 Making connections Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?” on page 7. Notes: • "If the signal level for a channel is weak, the picture may be distorted.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Making connections DX-42E250A12 Using component video (better) Using composite video (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using component video: To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 10 DX-42E250A12 Making connections Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Using coaxial (good) To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Making connections DX-42E250A12 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using HDMI (best) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an HDMI jack on the back of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 12 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 12 DX-42E250A12 Making connections Using component video (better) Using composite video (good) To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component video: To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Making connections DX-42E250A12 Connecting a VCR 13 Connecting a camcorder or game console To connect a VCR: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off. 2 Connect an AV cable (included) to the AV IN jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR. Note When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is analog.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 14 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 14 DX-42E250A12 Making connections Connecting a computer Connecting a basic home theater system Using digital audio Tip Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better picture and sound. Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Using the remote control Using the remote control DX-42E250A12 15 2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The Choose your menu Language screen opens. Installing remote control batteries Setup Wizard To install the remote control batteries: 1 Remove the battery cover. Choose your menu Language English Français Español Next Select 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 16 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 16 DX-42E250A12 Understanding the basics Understanding the basics Audio menu (TV mode) Turning your TV on or off Video Audio Setup TV To turn your TV on or off: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet. 2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The power indicator LED turns off. 3 Press (power) again to turn off your TV. Your TV enters Standby mode and the power indicator LED turns red.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 17 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Adjusting the picture DX-42E250A12 Navigating the menus Press MENU to open the on-screen menu. Press the right or left arrow to move the cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item. 17 • Analog channel information—Displays channel number, channel label (if preset), signal type, audio information, and resolution.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 18 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 18 DX-42E250A12 Adjusting the sound • Advanced Video—Opens the PICTURE-Advanced Video menu where you can adjust additional video options. • Noise Reduction—Selects the noise reduction mode to reduce picture noise (snow). You can select Low, Middle, Strong, or Off. • Adaptive Contrast—Automatically adjusts picture detail and brightness. You can select On or Off.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 19 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Changing channel settings 19 DX-42E250A12 If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV searches automatically for available channels in your area and stores the channel information in the channel list. This may take several minutes. While searching, the TV displays a progress report. If you selected Cable/Satellite Box, the channel search is not necessary.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 20 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 20 DX-42E250A12 Setting parental controls 4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to add to the favorites list, then press ENTER. A check mark appears next to the channel. Notes • • To remove a channel from the favorites list, highlight the channel, then press ENTER. The check mark disappears and the channel is removed from the list. If the list has more than one page, press or to scroll through the pages.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 21 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Setting parental controls 5 Press or to highlight Change Password, then press ENTER. The password entry screen opens. To set or change the password: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 22 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 22 DX-42E250A12 Setting parental controls 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The Setup-Parental menu opens. Video Audio Setup TV Channel Block Program Block Input Block Change Password Clean All Button Lock Select 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The Setup-Parental menu opens.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 23 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Setting parental controls TV/Movie ratings charts U.S. TV ratings (age-based) TV-Y All children TV-Y7 Children over seven years of age TV-G General audiences TV-PG Parental guidance suggested TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned TV-MA Mature audiences only U.S.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 24 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 24 DX-42E250A12 Using closed captioning 5 Press or to highlight Program Block. The Program Block menu opens. Video Audio Rating Enable U.S TV Ratings U.S Movie Ratings Canadian English Ratings Canadian French Ratings Open V-Chip Block Unrated Video TV Back Exit 6 Press or to highlight Open V-Chip, then press ENTER. The Open V-Chip menu opens.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 25 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Using closed captioning 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens. Video Audio OSD Language Aspect Ratio Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Select Setup English Wide Adjust Audio Video OSD Language Aspect Ratio Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Exit Back Video 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 26 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 26 DX-42E250A12 Adjusting the aspect ratio • Background Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the background. • Window Color—Selects the edge color. • Window Opacity—Selects the edge style. 8 Press EXIT to close the menu. Setting the aspect ratio To set the aspect ratio: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 27 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Adjusting time settings 2 Press or to highlight Setup, then press . The Setup menu opens. Video OSD Language Aspect Ratio Time Setup Caption Parental Reset Default Select 27 DX-42E250A12 Audio Setup TV English Wide Adjust Exit Back 3 Press or to highlight Time Setup, then press ENTER. The Setup-Time menu opens.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 28 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 28 DX-42E250A12 Adjusting menu settings 4 Press or to highlight Sleep Timer, then press or to select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. To turn off the sleep timer, select Off. 5 Press EXIT to close the menu. Note Restoring settings to the defaults When you restore default settings, all the settings you have customized (except the password and parental rating) are reset.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 29 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Troubleshooting DX-42E250A12 Troubleshooting Warning Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel. Problem • Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 10.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 30 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 30 DX-42E250A12 Problem Poor picture Solution • Make sure that the room is not too bright. Light reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see. • If an S-VHS camera or a camcorder is connected while another connected device is turned on, the picture may be poor. Turn off one or more devices. Good sound but poor color • Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 31 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Specifications DX-42E250A12 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Warranty S-Video PC/VGA 3.5mm PC audio input USB No No No 1 (back) Supports firmware upgrade only Outputs DX-42E250A12 Parts: 1 year Labor: 1 year DX-42E250A12 Video Analog audio Digital audio WiFi Ethernet Headphone Dimensions and weight DX-42E250A12 Without Stand: 39.84 x 1.53 x 24.88 in (101.2 x 3.9 x 63.2 cm) With Stand: 39.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 32 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM 32 DX-42E250A12 Legal notices 2 Follow your universal remote control’s instructions to enter the TV code you found in Step 1. Tips • Tips • • If your universal remote control has a code search feature, run a code search to identify a code that matches your TV. See your universal remote control’s instructions for details.
DX-42E250A12_11-0618_MAN.book Page 33 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:31 AM Legal notices One-year limited warranty Dynex Televisions 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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