Dell™ W2606C LCD TV Display Owner’s Manual Model W2606C w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your LCD TV display. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 About Your LCD TV Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bottom View . Package Contents 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 TV Menu Setup Sleep Timer Closed Caption 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Troubleshooting Your LCD TV Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Troubleshooting Tips . General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . .
1 About Your LCD TV Display Front View 2 1 1 IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control. 2 Power indicator light (LED) The light is blue when the LCD TV display is on and amber when the LCD TV display is in power save mode.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Right Side View 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 1 Power button Push to turn the LCD TV display on and off. The power button is blue when it is on and amber when it is in power saving mode. 2 TV Menu menu button Push to enable the TV Menu. 3 Volume button Push to decrease the volume. 4 Volume button Push to increase the volume. 5 Channel button Push to select the previous channel or navigate through the TV Menu.
Left Side View 1 2 3 4 1 AV SIDE (S-Video 1) Connect devices such as a video game system or a VCR. 2 AV SIDE (Composite 1) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player. 3 Composite audio connector Use the audio connector if you have connected a device to connector. 4 Headphone connector Connect headphones.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View 1 4 5 8 6 2 3 7 9 12 8 10 11 1 Power connector Connect your power cord. 2 Composite out/Audio Out (L/R) Connect a VCR. 3 Composite out/Video Out Out Connect a VCR. 4 Composite video and audio connectors (AV1) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player. 5 S-Video video and audio connectors Connect devices such as a video game system or a VCR.
Package Contents NOTE: If you need additional cables, contact Dell.
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2 Setting Up Your LCD TV Display CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Proper Location for Your LCD TV Display Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding where to put your LCD TV display: • Do not store or use the LCD TV display in locations that are exposed to high heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Quality 12 Cable and Connector When to Use Good Composite carries the video signal through a single pin. If you are using a composite video connector you also need to connect composite audio connectors. To locate the connector, see page 7. Better S-Video splits the video signal into two signals, black-and-white and color. To locate the connector, see page 7. Best Component splits the video signal into three signals, two color and one black-and-white.
Connecting Your Computer to the LCD TV Display Your LCD TV display has two standard connectors that can be used to connect your computer. NOTE: The type of connector you use depends on the graphics card your computer supports. For additional information about graphic cards, see your computer documentation. Quality Cable and Connector When to Use Good A standard graphic display system for computers that uses an analog signal and can support resolutions up to 1366 x 768.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using the ANT/Cable (Coaxial) Connector 14 1 Turn off the LCD TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the ANT/Cable connector of the LCD TV display. 3 Plug in the power cord for the LCD TV display and turn on the LCD TV display. 4 Enter the TV Menu and select TV. For additional information about the Input Select menu, see page 24.
Using the Composite Connector 1 Turn off the LCD TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect video and audio cables from your device to LCD TV. 3 Plug in the power cords for the LCD TV display and device and turn them on. 4 Enter the TV Menu and select the AV SIDE (Composite 1). For additional information about the Input Select menu, see page 24.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using the S-Video Connector 1 Turn off the LCD TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect video and audio cables from your device to LCD TV. 3 Plug in the power cords for the LCD TV display and device and turn them on. 4 Enter the TV Menu and select the AV SIDE (S-Video 1). For additional information about the Input Select menu, see page 24. Using the Component Connectors 16 1 Turn off the LCD TV display and unplug the power cord.
Using the DVI Connector NOTE: Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or DVI. Connecting a Video Device Connecting a Computer 1 Turn off the LCD TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the white DVI cable to your LCD display TV and to the video device or your computer.. 3 Connect the audio cables. If you are connecting a video device, use the audio connectors (red and white) or if you are connecting a computer use the stereo connector (green).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using the VGA Connector NOTE: Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or DVI. 18 1 Turn off the LCD TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the blue VGA cable to your LCD TV display and to your computer. 3 Connect the green audio cable to the connector on the LCD TV display and to your computer. 4 Plug in the power cords for the LCD TV display and device and turn them on. 5 Enter the TV Menu and select the VGA.
3 Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you can use your remote control, install two-AAA batteries. 1 Slide open the battery cover. 2 Install the batteries. Make sure that you match the + and - on the batteries with the + and symbols in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover.
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1 Power Button Turns the LCD TV display on and off. 2 Number buttons Press to select a channel. 3 Enter Selects an TV Menu option, confirms a channel selection. 4 Mute Press to turn the sound on and off. 5 CH (up icon) Push to view the next channel. In the TV Menu, use the channel button to navigate through the menus in the TV Menu. 6 Vol + Increases the volume. In the TV Menu, use the volume button to navigate through the menus. 7 CH (down icon) Push to view the previous channel.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Your LCD TV Display With a Universal or Learning Remote Control Preprogrammed universal remote controls can be programmed to control the following functions on your Dell LCD TV display: • Power • Channel Up (+) • Channel Down (-) • Volume Up (+) • Volume Down (-) • Mute • Input Select NOTE: Future preprogrammed universal remote controls may be able to control more functions.
4 Using the TV Menu Your LCD TV display has an TV Menu that allows you to select the proper input source, make adjustments to the image and audio settings and set parental controls. Using Your Remote Control With the TV Menu NOTE: You can access and make selections to the TV Menu using the volume and channel buttons on the side panel of the LCD TV display or you can use the remote control. Except where noted, this section describes how to use the TV Menu with the remote control.
FILE LOCATION: F:\OEM MODELS\DELL LCD TV\26 TV Monitor\W2606C DAO_OM\09-20-2005\W2606C DAO_OM\W2606C DAO www.dell.com | support.dell.com Selecting Your TV Menu Language 1 Press Menu to enter the TV Menu. 2 Select Setup. 3 In the Setup menu, select Language and select the language that you want the TV Menu to appear in. Input Select Menu The Input Select menu allows you to select the proper source based on how you have your LCD TV display and video equipment connected.
FILE LOCATION: F:\OEM MODELS\DELL LCD TV\26 TV Monitor\W2606C DAO_OM\09-20-2005\W2606C DAO_OM\W2606C DAO SHOW INPUTS — Show Inputs allows you to select Active or All. Active searches for which connectors are being used. The available input sources appear in white and input sources that are not available appear in grey. All shows all the input sources and allows you to select all the input sources even if you do not have a device connected.
FILE LOCATION: F:\OEM MODELS\DELL LCD TV\26 TV Monitor\W2606C DAO_OM\09-20-2005\W2606C DAO_OM\W2606C DAO www.dell.com | support.dell.com Audio The Audio Menu allows you to set the audio to best fit the type of show you are watching. SRS TruSurround XT— Delivers virtual surround sound over two speakers from any source, which creates a wider sound with deep rich bass. Midnight Mode — Evens out the large volume variations between voice and action scenes.
FILE LOCATION: F:\OEM MODELS\DELL LCD TV\26 TV Monitor\W2606C DAO_OM\09-20-2005\W2606C DAO_OM\W2606C DAO Parental Control Parental Control allows you to block certain channels or programs so children cannot view programs that are not age appropriate. PARENTAL CONTROLS SET NEW ACCESS CODE ENTER ACCESS CODE To enter the Parental Control menu, you need an access code. The first time you enter, use access code 3355. See "Setting an Access Code" on page 27 for information on creating a new access code.
FILE LOCATION: F:\OEM MODELS\DELL LCD TV\26 TV Monitor\W2606C DAO_OM\09-20-2005\W2606C DAO_OM\W2606C DAO www.dell.com | support.dell.com TV Menu Setup TV Menu setup allows you to adjust the appearance of the TV Menu, to change the language of the TV Menu (see "Selecting Your TV Menu Language" on page 24) and to restore factory settings. Use TV Menu Hold Time to increase or decrease the amount of time the TV Menu appears. The maximum amount of time is 60 seconds.
FILE LOCATION: F:\OEM MODELS\DELL LCD TV\26 TV Monitor\W2606C DAO_OM\09-20-2005\W2606C DAO_OM\W2606C DAO Setting Your Cable Channels Your TV is set to automatically detect whether you are using an antenna or cable and then set the available channels. Some cable providers use an older cable standard that the TV can not automatically detect.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Troubleshooting Your LCD TV Display 5 CAUTION: If at any time you see smoke or sparks coming from your TV display, unplug the TV display immediately and contact Dell. Do not try to perform any troubleshooting steps. Troubleshooting Tips NOTE: Some problems may be related to your device. See the documentation for any devices connected to your LCD TV display. Most problems with your LCD TV display may be caused by not having the correct input source selected.
General Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality while watching TV • Check the aspect ratio settings in the TV Menu. Press the Menu and using a device such as a DVD button on the remote control and select Size. "Using the TV player or a VCR Menu" on page 23. For more information on using the TV Menu, see "Using the TV Menu" on page 23. • Reconnect the device using the same type of connector.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality when using a device connected to the ANT/Cable (coaxial) connector 1 Ensure LCD TV display is selected as the input source in the Nothing appears on my LCD TV display 1 Ensure the LCD TV display is turned on. Input Select menu. See "Input Select Menu" on page 24 for more information. 2 Press Menu on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Channel Setup. This resets the channels on your remote.
Problem No sound Possible Solution 1 Ensure mute is not turned on. Pressing the Mute button on the remote control turns the mute function on and off. 2 If only certain LCD TV channels do not have sound, then you need to correct the Input Select menu in the TV Menu (see "Input Select Menu" on page 24). 3 Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected to both the audio input connectors on your LCD TV display and audio output connectors on your devices.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem Screen has one or more lines The side panel buttons do not work Possible Solution 1 Check the aspect ratio settings in the TV Menu. Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Size. For more information on using the TV Menu, see "Using the TV Menu" on page 23. 2 Ensure the proper source is selected in the Input Select menu. See "Input Select Menu" on page 24 for more information. 3 Try connecting a different device.
TV Menu Messages While using your LCD TV display, the following messages may appear. Message Possible Solution Auto Adjust No action required, the LCD TV display is performing an auto adjustment. Out of Range Check the optimal resolution settings. You may need to download a new video driver. For more information, go to support.dell.com. No Video Input 1 Check all cables are properly connected. 2 Ensure the proper source is selected in the Input Select menu.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Remote Control Problems Problem The LCD TV display does not respond when using the remote control Possible Solution 1 Point the remote control directly at the lower right corner of the LCD TV display. Be sure that nothing is blocking the front of the LCD TV display. For the location of the IR, see "Front View" on page 5. 2 Verify that the batteries are properly installed. 3 If the batteries are old, install new batteries.
Problems When Using the LCD TV Display as a Monitor NOTE: You can only connect your computer to the LCD TV display using a VGA connector. Problem The picture is off-centered or too small Possible Solution 1 Use Auto Adjust to check the Image Settings. Press Menu to enter the TV Menu, select Image Settings, and then select Auto Adjust. 2 Check the optimal resolution settings. You may need to download a new video driver. For more information, go to support.dell.com.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Specifications for Your LCD TV Display General Model number W2606C LCD TV display Display type TFT COLOR Premium LCD Screen size 26 inch panel (26-inch viewable image size) Viewable area 575.8 x 323.70 mm (22.67 inches x 12.
Physical Dimension Display (with stand) 477 x 826 x 205 mm 18.78" x 32.52" x 8.07" Display (no stand) 404 x 826 x 108 mm With Speakers Non-detachable Weight (with stand) 14.5 kg/31.
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Index A C D About side connectors, 5 side panel buttons, 5 TV, 5 Cables, 9 DVI, 17 Access Code creating, 27 Adjust, 26 brightness, 25 color, 25 Antenna, 14 aspect ratio, 26 Audio, 26 B Button lock, 28 unlock, 28 Buttons channel up and down, 6 channels, 19 Enter, 19 Input Source, 6 TV Menu, 6 PIP, 19 power, 6 remote control, 19 Side panel, 6 volume, 6, 19 Channel, 28 blocking, 27 Closed caption, 29 Coaxial, 14 Component, 16 F Factory settings restore, 28 Connecting an Antenna, 14 Connecting Cable T
Audio, 26 closed caption, 29 Input Select, 24 language, 24 Main Menu, 23 messages, 35 Parental Control, 27 Picture, 25 remote control, 23 setup, 28 sleep timer, 29 using, 23 P Package contents, 9 Parental Control access code, 27 Power indicator amber light, 5 blue light, 5 Power light amber, 5 blue, 5 Problems remote control, 36 TV, 30 S Self Test, 36 setup, 28 Sleep Timer, 29 Specifications, 38 SRS, 26 S-Video, 16 T Troubleshooting, 30 computer, 36-37 general problems, 31 monitor, 37 TV Menu, 35 remote
