DellTM LCD TV Owner's Manual FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\fronte.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL ­ PRELIMINARY 6/30/06 ­ FOR PROOF ONLY Model W3207C w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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. _____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this document in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. TSXT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo; TruSurround XT, SRS, and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Dell, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, Latitude, Inspiron, DellNet, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, and EMC3 are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. July 2006 Rev. A00 FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\W3201_eyUM.fm 1 About Your TV Front View Right View Left View ................................. ................................. 5 6 7 8 10 10 .................................. ................................. ............................. ............................. Rear View . Package Contents Caring for Your TV 2 Setting Up Your TV Proper Location for Your TV Connecting Your TV ........................ 13 14 ............................ 3 Your Remote Control Installing Batteries ............................ ........................ ........ 21 22 24 Using Your Remote Control Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control . 4 Using the TV Menu Using Your Remote Control With the TV Menu Selecting Your TV Menu Language Input Select ............... 25 26 26 28 28 29 29 30 Contents ..................... ................................ ............................... Picture Menu Audio Size . ................................... ................................... ............................. Parental Control . Setup ................................... D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY 3 w ww.dell.com | suppor t.dell.com Contents FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\W3201_eyUM.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Troubleshooting Problems With Your TV Troubleshooting Tips General Problems TV Menu Messages ............................ 33 34 38 38 39 39 ............................. ............................ ......................... ......... Remote Control Problems . Using the Self-Test Feature when Connected to a Computer Problems When Using the TV as a Monitor ................. 6 Specifications for Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Index .................................... 65 D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY 4 Contents 1 About Your TV Front View 1 2 IR Receiver Power indicator light (LED) Senses the signal from the remote control The light is blue when the TV is on and amber when the TV is in power save mode FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch1e.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY About Your TV 5 Right View 1 2 3 4 5 S-Video input (SIDE) Audio connector (R) Audio connector (L) Use this to connect devices such as a video game system, a digital camera, or a DVD player Use this connector if you have connected a device to the composite connector (SIDE) or the S-Video connector (SIDE) Use this connector if you have connected a device to the composite connector (SIDE) or the S-Video connector (SIDE) Use this connector to connect the Headphone Composite video connector (SIDE) Use this to connect devices such as VCR or DVD player Headphone FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch1e.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY About Your TV 6 FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch1e.fm 1 2 3 4 5 Input Source button Channel up/down button Volume up/down button TV Menu button Push to display the Input Select menu Push to select the previous/next channel or navigate through the TV Menu Push to increase/decrease the volume or to select a TV Menu option Push to display the TV Menu Power button and light Push to turn the TV on and off (LED) The power light is blue when the TV is on and amber when it is in power saving mode IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control 6 D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY About Your TV 7 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left View FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch1e.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com Rear View 1 DVI audio connectors Connect to the DVI audio connectors if you have connected a device (L/R) such as a DVD player or set-top box to the HDMI connectors with a DVI to HDMI interchange cable HDMI connectors (VGA) connector Connect devices such as a DVD player or set-top box 2 3 4 5 Video Graphics Array Connect to the VGA cable from your computer to the TV Audio connector for VGA Composite video and audio-out connectors Connect the audio cable from your computer to the TV Connect a device such as a VCR if you have connected an antenna or cable TV through the ANT/Cable connector D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY 8 About Your TV FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch1e.fm 6 7 S-Video connectors (AV2) Connect devices such as a video game system or a DVD player Component audio and Connect devices such as a DVD player, set-top box, or cable TV box video connectors (AV4) Power connector NTSC connector Connect your power cord Connect an antenna or a cable TV box Connect an antenna for the digital tuner when using Digital TV (HDTV connector) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player 8 9 10 HDTV connector 11 Composite video and audio connectors (AV1) 12 Component audio and Connect devices such as a DVD player, set-top box, or cable TV box video connectors (AV3) D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY About Your TV 9 www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch1e.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com Package Contents NOTE: If you need additional cables, contact Dell. Remote control AAA batteries (2) Power cord Antenna (coaxial) cable Composite cables Documentation 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. · 10 To clean the surface of the panel, slightly dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with water. D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY About Your TV FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch1e.fm · · Do not use chemicals such as benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any type of abrasive cleaner. Do not use compressed air to clean the TV. D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY About Your TV 11 www.dell.com | support.dell.com · To clean the TV cabinet, use a cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent. FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch1e.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY 12 About Your TV 2 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 while deciding the position of your TV: · · · · · Ensure you allow adequate ventilation. Do not place the TV in locations that are exposed to high heat and humidity, direct sunlight, dusty environments, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the TV between locations with high humidity and dusty environments. 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. FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch2e.fm D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY Setting Up Your TV 13 FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch2e.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 Quality Cable and connector Good Coaxial cable When to Use 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 8. Best Coaxial cable The HDTV cable carries the digital video and audio signal from the antenna connector to your TV. To locate the HDTV connector see "Rear View" on page 8. Connecting Your Video Devices Quality Cable and connector Good Composite When to Use 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 7 and "Rear View" on page 8. D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY 14 Setting Up Your TV FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch2e.fm Quality Better Cable and connector S-Video When to Use 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 "Right View" on page 6 and "Rear View" on page 8. 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 8. 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 8. D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY Setting Up Your TV 15 www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch2e.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting Audio Out Quality Cable and connector Good Composite video and audio out connectors When to Use 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. D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 6 / 3 0 / 0 6 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY 16 Setting Up Your TV FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ʀ±\FM\ch2e.fm 1 2 3 4 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. Connect the coaxial cable to the HDTV or the NTSC connectors on the TV. Plug in the power cord for the TV and turn on the TV. Enter the TV Menu and select TV for NTSC or TV Digital for HDTV. See "Input Select" on page 26 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 7). 2 3 4 Connect your device to the TV using the audio and video cable. Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. Enter the TV Menu and select AV1, or AV SIDE (Compo ...