Dell W3201C User manual

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Owner's Manual
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your TV.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Contents
1 About Your TV
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Left View
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear View
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Package Contents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caring for Your TV
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Setting Up Your TV
Proper Location for Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting Your TV
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the Speakers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing the RCA-Phono Cable With Ferrite Core for your TV
. . . . . . . . 21
3 Your Remote Control
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Your Remote Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control
. . . . . . . . . 26
4 Using the TV Menu
Using Your Remote Control With the TV Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting Your TV Menu Language
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Input Select
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Picture Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Audio
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PIP/ POP/ PBP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Size
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4 Contents
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Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setup
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5 Troubleshooting Problems With Your TV
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
General Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
TV Menu Messages
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Remote Control Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Self-Test Feature when Connected to a Computer
. . . . . . . . . 41
Problems When Using the TV as a Monitor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6 Specifications for Your TV
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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About Your TV 5
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About Your TV
Front View
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1 Input Source button Push to display the Input Select menu
2 Channel up/down
button Push to select the previous/next channel or navigate through the TV Menu
3 Volume up/down
button Push to increase/decrease the volume or to select an TV Menu option
4 TV Menu button Push to display the TV Menu
5 Power button and light
(LED) Push to turn the TV on and off
The power light is blue when the TV is on and amber when it is in
power saving mode
6 IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control
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6 About Your TV
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Left View
1 S-Video input (SIDE) Connect devices such as a video game system, a digital camera, or
a DVD player
2 Audio connector (R) Use this connector if you have connected a device to the
composite connector (SIDE) or the S-Video connector (SIDE)
3 Audio connector (L) Use this connector if you have connected a device to the
composite connector (SIDE) or the S-Video connector (SIDE)
4 Composite video connector (SIDE) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player
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About Your TV 7
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Rear View
1 Speaker out connectors Connect speakers
2 ATSC connector Connect an antenna for the digital tuner when using Digital TV
(ATSC connector)
3 NTSC connector Connect an antenna or a cable TV box
4 Composite video and audio
connectors (AV2) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player
5 S-Video connectors
(AV4) Connect devices such as a video game system or a DVD player
6 Composite video and
audio-out connectors Connect a device such as a VCR if you have connected an antenna or cable TV through the ANT/Cable connector
7 Optical digital out (SPDIF) Connect an audio decoder or audio/video receiver
8 Component audio and
video connectors (AV6) Connect devices such as a DVD player, set-top box, or cable TV box
9 Audio connector for VGA Connect the audio cable from your computer to the TV
10 HDMI connectors Connect devices such as a DVD player or set-top box
11 Power connector Connect your power cord
12 Composite video and audio
connectors (AV1) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player
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Connectors are here
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8 About Your TV
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13 S-Video connectors
(AV3) Connect devices such as a video game system or a DVD player
14 Subwoofer audio out Connect an optional powered subwoofer to the TV
15 Coaxial digital audio out Connect an audio decoder or audio/video receiver when using a Digital
TV (ATSC) connector
16 Component audio and
video connectors (AV5) Connect devices such as a DVD player, set-top box, or cable TV box
17 VGA connector Connect to the VGA cable from your computer to the TV
18 DVI audio connectors (L/R) Connect to the DVI audio connectors if you have connected a device
such as a DVD player or set-top box to the HDMI connectors with a
DVI to HDMI interchange cable
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About Your TV 9
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Package Contents
NOTE: If you need additional cables, contact Dell.
Remote control
AAA batteries (3)
Power cord
Antenna (coaxial) cable
Audio cable
PC audio cable
Component cables
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10 About Your TV
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Documentation
Speakers accessory
Wall mount x 2 (optional)
Fixed
Adjustable
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Caring for Your TV
CAUTION: Only a licensed technician should service the TV. Do not disassemble the TV. Before
cleaning the TV, unplug it from the electrical outlet
• To clean the surface of the panel, lightly dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with water.
• To clean the TV cabinet, use a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent.
• Do not use chemicals such as benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any type of abrasive cleaner.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the TV.
Ferrite core (2)
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Setting Up Your TV 13
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Setting Up Your TV
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the setup procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
in the Product Information Guide .
Proper Location for Your TV
Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding where to put your TV:
• Ensure you allow adequate ventilation.
• Do not store or use the TV in locations that are exposed to high heat, direct sunlight, high
humidity, dusty environments, or extreme cold.
• Avoid moving the TV between locations with high humidity and dusty environments. For
more information, see "Specifications for Your TV" on page 43.
• Do not subject the TV to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the TV
inside a car trunk.
• Do not place the TV in a location where water or other liquids could spill on or into the TV.
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Connecting Your TV
The tables below provide a description of the connectors on your TV to help you decide which
connectors to use for your various video devices.
Connecting Your Cable TV Box or Antenna
Connecting Your Video Devices
Quality Cable and connector When to Use
Good Coaxial cable
Coaxial (RF) cable carries the video and
audio signal from the antenna or cable
connector to your TV. The coaxial connector
is labelled NTSC . To locate the NTSC
connector see "Rear View" on page 7.
Best Coaxial cable
The ATSC cable carries the digital video and
audio signal from the antenna connector to
your TV. To locate the ATSC connector see
"Rear View" on page 7.
Quality Cable and connector When to Use
Good Composite
The composite connector carries the video
signal through a single pin. If you are using a
composite video connector, you also need to
connect composite audio cables. To locate
the composite connectors, see "Left View" on
page 6 and "Rear View" on page 7.
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Better S-Video
The S-Video connector splits the video signal
into two signals, black-and-white and color. If
you are using the S-Video connector, you also
need to connect the audio cables. To locate
the S-Video connectors, see "Left View" on
page 6 and "Rear View" on page 7.
Best Component (YPbPr)
The component connectors splits the video
signal into three signals: two color signals and
one black-and-white signal. If you are using
the component connectors, you also need to
connect the audio cables. To locate the
component connectors, see "Rear View" on
page 7.
Excellent HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) assures that the best video signal is
always sent from source (HDTV signal, DVD
player) to the TV. This is achieved by allowing
uncompressed video and multi-channel audio
data to be sent to the display device through
a single cable. To locate the connector see
"Rear View" on page 7.
Quality Cable and connector When to Use
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Connecting Subwoofer
Connecting Audio Out
Cable and connector When to Use
Subwoofer
This connector enables you to connect an optional
powered subwoofer to the TV.
Quality Cable and connector When to Use
Good Composite video and audio out connectors
Use these connectors to connect a device
such as a VCR if you have connected an
antenna or cable TV through the ANT/Cable
connector.
Better Coaxial digital audio out
Use the coaxial digital audio out connector to
connect an audio decoder or audio/video
receiver when using a Digital TV (ATSC)
connector.
Best Optical digital out
Use the optical digital out connector to
connect an audio decoder or audio/video
receiver when using a Digital TV (ATSC)
receiver.
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Using the ATSC or NTSC Connector (Coaxial)
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
2 Connect the coaxial cable to the ATSC or the
NTSC connectors on the TV.
3 Plug in the power cord for the TV and turn on
the TV.
4 Enter the TV Menu and select TV for NTSC or Digital TV for ATSC. See "Input Select" on
page 28 for more information.
Using the Composite Connector
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
NOTE: If you are connecting a device that you want to be able to remove, such as
a video game system or a camcorder, use the composite connector on the right
side of the TV (see "Left View" on page 6).
2 Connect your device to the TV using the audio and video cable.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on.
4 Enter the TV Menu and select AV1, AV2, or AV SIDE (Composite 3). See
"Input Select" on page 28 for more information.
Using the S-Video Connector
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
NOTE: If you are connecting a device that you want to be able to remove, such as
a video game system, or a camera, use the S-Video connector on the right side of
the TV (see "Left View" on page 6).
2 Connect your device using the S-Video and audio cables.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on.
4 Enter the TV Menu and select AV3, AV4, or AV SIDE (S-Video 3). See
"Input Select" on page 28 for more information.
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Using the Component Connector
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
2 Connect your device using the component video and audio cables.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on.
4 Enter the TV Menu and select AV5 or AV6. See "Input Select" on
page 28 for more information.
Using the HDMI Connector
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
2 Connect your device using the HDMI connector.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on.
4 Enter the TV Menu and select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. See "Input Select" on
page 28 for more information.
Using the VGA Connector
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
NOTE: Suggest to use a VGA cable which has a ferrite core.
2 Connect the VGA and audio cables to your TV and to your computer.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on.
4 Enter the TV Menu and select VGA. See "Input Select" on page 28 for
more information.
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Using the Subwoofer Connector
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
2 Connect a subwoofer cable to your TV and to a powered subwoofer.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and subwoofer and turn them on.
Using the Composite Video and Audio Out Connectors
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
2 Connect the video and audio out cables to your TV and to a device such as
a VCR if you have connected an antenna or cable TV through the
ANT/Cable connector.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on.
Using the Optical Digital Out (SPDIF) Connector
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
2 Connect the optical digital out cable to your TV and to a device such as
an audio decoder or audio/video receiver when using a Digital TV
(ATSC) receiver.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on.
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Using the Coaxial Digital Audio Out Connector
1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
2 Connect the coaxial digital audio out cable to your TV and to a device
such as an audio decoder or audio/video receiver when using digital TV
(ATSC) connector.
3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on.
Connecting the Speakers
Using the Speakers with the Speaker Stands
1 Insert the stands into the speakers.
2 Connect the speaker wires to the speaker
connectors.
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