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DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page ii Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM ii Dynex DX-32E250A12 32” LED-LCD TV Contents CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page iii Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM iii Checking the digital signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 1 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 2 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 2 DX-32E250A12 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Warnings Electric shock hazard To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service technicians. Lightning This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 3 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Important safety instructions DX-32E250A12 • 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 4 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM DX-32E250A12 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 5 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM TV components DX-32E250A12 TV components 5 Back and Side Package contents Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) Stand with screws Composite cable Quick Setup Guide Front # Item Description 1 Service port For software update only. Do not use. 2 Connect the audio for a component video device to COMPONENT L/R audio these jacks. For more information, see “Using component video (better)” on pages 9 or 12.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 6 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 6 DX-32E250A12 Remote control # Button Description 1 INPUT Press to open the Input Source list, then press or to cycle through the available input sources. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 18. 2 Numbers Press to enter channel numbers and the parental control password. 3 Press to enter a digital sub-channel number. For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 19.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 7 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Making connections DX-32E250A12 Making connections Connection Cable connectors type and jack What connection should I use? Red 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 8 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 8 DX-32E250A12 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: Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection) Note A DVI device must be connected the HDMI 1 jack.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 9 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Making connections DX-32E250A12 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 10 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 10 DX-32E250A12 Making connections 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. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to the ANT/CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 11 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Making connections DX-32E250A12 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Using HDMI (best) 11 Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection) Note 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 12 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 12 DX-32E250A12 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 13 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Making connections DX-32E250A12 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 a composite cable (included) to the Y/VIDEO and L/R (audio in) jacks on the side 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 14 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 14 DX-32E250A12 Making connections Connecting a computer Using HDMI To connect a computer using HDMI: Tip Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better picture. 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an HDMI jack on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 15 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Making connections DX-32E250A12 Connecting a USB flash drive 15 Connecting a basic home theater system This TV does not support .JPEG or .JPG files. The USB port is for firmware upgrades only. To connect a USB flash drive: • Plug a USB flash drive into the SERVICE PORT on the side of your TV.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 16 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 16 DX-32E250A12 Using the remote control Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries Note We recommend that you connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack to your TV’s HDMI1/DVI IN jack, and AV receiver’s Audio IN to your TV’s Digital Output jack when you: • Have a game console connected to one of your TV’s HDMI2 IN jacks.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 17 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Turning on your TV for the first time Turning on your TV for the first time DX-32E250A12 17 9 Press ENTER. The Choose Your Picture Mode screen opens. Setup Wizard The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and the channel list.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 18 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 18 DX-32E250A12 Understanding the basics Understanding the basics PICTURE menu (TV mode) Turning your TV on or off 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 19 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Adjusting the picture DX-32E250A12 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. Press the up or down arrow to select menu options. Press ENTER to confirm selection or enter a sub-menu. 19 Viewing channel information To view channel information: • Press INFO to view an information banner.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 20 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 20 DX-32E250A12 Adjusting the picture • Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. A low setting may make the color look faded. A high setting may make the color look artificial. • Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. Use this control to make skin tones look more natural. • Sharpness—Adjusts the color detail of images. If you set this control too high, dark images may appear with light or white edges.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 21 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Adjusting the sound DX-32E250A12 Adjusting the sound Playing TV audio only You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only. Adjusting sound settings To play TV audio only: To adjust sound settings: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 22 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 22 DX-32E250A12 Changing channel settings Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list. When you press CH + or CH –, your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 23 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Changing channel settings DX-32E250A12 4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to hide, then press ENTER. The check mark disappears. Notes • • A channel with a check mark is not hidden. A channel with no check mark is hidden. If the list has more than one page, press or to scroll through the pages. 4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to add to the favorites list, then press ENTER.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 24 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 24 DX-32E250A12 Setting parental controls 4 Press or to select the channel you want to label, then press to move to the channel label field. 5 Press or to select a character, then press or to move to the next position. Repeat this step to enter additional characters. You can enter as many as 11 characters. If you need to delete a character, press . 6 Press EXIT to close the menu.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 25 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Setting parental controls DX-32E250A12 5 Press or to highlight Change Password, then press ENTER. The password entry screen opens. 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 26 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 26 DX-32E250A12 Setting parental controls 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS Enter Password Move 3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens. PICTURE AUDIO Select Menu Back Exit Exit Enter your 4-digit password. Default is 0000.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 27 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Setting parental controls Note: 7 Press or to select the rating. If a rating has sub-ratings, press or to highlight a sub-rating. When you block a rating, that rating and all Note When you block a rating, that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. 8 Press EXIT to close the menu. U.S.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 28 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 28 DX-32E250A12 Using closed captioning 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu opens. PICTURE AUDIO Button Lock Block Unrated TV USA Parental Locks Canadian Parental Locks Change Password RRT5 Reset RRT5 Move SETTINGS CHANNELS On Off Select Menu 3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Closed Caption menu opens.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 29 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Using closed captioning DX-32E250A12 3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. The menu opens. PICTURE Caption Control Analog Caption Digital Caption Digital CC Settings Move AUDIO SETTINGS Select Menu Back Exit Exit Move AUDIO SETTINGS Menu Move Select SETTINGS CHANNELS Menu Back Exit Exit Back 3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 30 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 30 DX-32E250A12 Adjusting time settings 7 Press or to highlight Mode, then press or to select Custom. 3 Press or to highlight Time, then press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Time menu opens. Note To reset the close caption styles to their defaults, set Mode to Default. 8 Press or to highlight a style, then press or to adjust the style. You can select: • Font Style—Selects the font style.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 31 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Adjusting menu settings DX-32E250A12 Adjusting menu settings Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. To set the sleep timer: PICTURE Move AUDIO SETTINGS Selecting the menu language To select the menu language: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 32 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 32 DX-32E250A12 Maintaining 2 Press or to highlight SETTINGS, then press . The SETTINGS menu opens. 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 33 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Troubleshooting DX-32E250A12 Troubleshooting Warning Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel. Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen. There are black bars around the picture. • Change the aspect ratio. An increasing amount of digital TV and movies are presented in wide screen (16:9). See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 19. No picture (screen is not lit) and no sound.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 34 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM 34 DX-32E250A12 Problem Solution Troubleshooting Problem Solution Audio noise • Other devices (for example, surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference. After you have determined which device is causing interference, move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference.
DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 35 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Specifications DX-32E250A12 Specifications Inputs HDMI Specifications are subject to change without notice. Warranty Parts: 1 year Component video Composite video Labor: 1 year Dimensions and weight Shared audio (component and composite) S-Video PC/VGA 3.5mm PC audio input DVI USB Without stand 30.35 × 19.51 × 1.73 in. (77.09 × 49.55 × 4.39 cm) With stand 30.35 × 21.28 × 7.08 in. (77.09 × 54.06 × 18 cm) Without stand 18.47 lbs.
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DX-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 37 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Legal notices DX-32E250A12 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-32E250A12_11-0610_V1.book Page 39 Monday, September 26, 2011 7:58 AM Legal notices One-year limited warranty Dynex Televisions US and Canada Market 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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