Dynex DX-L19-10A Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Warning: Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service
personnel.
Video and audio
Remote control
General
Note: If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting
instructions, turn off your TV, then turn it on again.
Maintenance
Cleaning
Clean your TV with a soft, dry cloth. If surfaces are extremely
dirty, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak detergent solution.
Use an eyeglass cleaner to clean the screen. Never use alcohol,
paint thinner, or benzine.
Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions
that came with the cloth.
Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Dimensions and weight are approximate.
Problem Solution
No picture or sound
(the screen is not lit)
Make sure that the power cord is plugged
into a power outlet.
Press (power) on your TV or the remote
control.
Try another channel. The problem could be
with the TV station.
Dark, poor, or no
picture (the screen is
lit), but sound is
good
Select the correct picture mode. For more
information, see “Adjusting the picture” on
page 13.
Adjust the brightness. For more
information, see “Adjusting the picture” on
page 13.
Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is
connected correctly. For more information,
see “Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or
satellite TV box” on page 8.
No color, picture is
dark, or color is not
correct
Adjust the color saturation. For more
information, see “Adjusting the picture” on
page 13.
Only noise (snow)
appears on the
screen
Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is
connected correctly. For more information,
see “Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or
satellite TV box” on page 8.
Try another channel. The problem could be
with the TV station.
Picture has dotted
lines or stripes
Adjust the antenna.
Move your TV away from noise sources,
such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.
Picture has double
images
Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or
change to cable or satellite TV.
Picture has a few
bright or dark dots
A few bright or dark dots on an LCD screen
is normal. It does not affect the operation of
this TV.
Good picture, no
sound
Increase the volume.
•Press MUTE to make sure that the sound is
not muted.
Make sure that the audio mode is set to
STEREO or MONO. For more information,
see “Selecting the audio mode” on page
15.
Audio noise or static Move radio frequency communication
equipment, such as a cordless phone, away
from your TV.
Problem Solution
Remote control
does not work
Replace the batteries. For more
information, see “Installing remote control
batteries” on page 7.
Make sure that the batteries are inserted
correctly. For more information, see
“Installing remote control batteries” on
page 7.
Make sure that the power cord is plugged
into an AC power outlet.
Problem Solution
Cannot tune to
one or more
channels
The program you want to watch may be
blocked through the parental controls. For
more information, see “Setting parental
control levels” on page 20 or “Turning
parental controls on or off” on
page 18.
The channel may have been deleted from the
channel list. You can tune to the channel by
pressing the number buttons or you can add
the channel back to the channel list. For more
information, see “Changing channel settings”
on page 15.
Password is lost On the Parental Controls menu, enter 9999 for
the password, then set a new password. For
more information, see “Setting parental
controls” on page 20.
Cannot access
some items
If a setting or option is grayed out, it is not
available in the current input mode.
TV cabinet creaks When you are using your TV, the temperature
inside the cabinet increases. This causes the
cabinet to expand or contract, which
produces the creaking noise. This is not a
malfunction.
Buttons do not
work
Unplug the power cord for a few seconds,
then plug it back in and turn on your TV.
TV type
LCD
TV panel
15-inch (DX-L15-10A) TFT LCD
19-inch (DX-L19-10A) TFT LCD
22-inch (DX-L22-10A) TFT LCD
TV system
NTSC-M, ATSC
Channels
VHF: 2 - 13
UHF: 14 - 69
CATV: 1 - 125
CADTV: 1-135
DTV: 2 - 69
Audio multiplex
BTSC system
Audio output
3W × 2
Power requirement
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
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