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Dell™ W2600 26" LCD TV Owner’s Manual Model W2600 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 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. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 About Your TV Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Caring for Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 OSD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Teletext Card Reader . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Your TV Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . .
About Your TV 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 TV is on and amber when the TV is in power save mode About Your TV 5
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Left Side View 8 1 2 7 6 5 3 4 1 Composite video connector (AV1) Use the side composite connector for devices you connect occasionally such as a video game system 2 R (composite right audio connector) Use the audio connector if you have connected a device to composite connector (AV1) 3 L (composite left audio connector) Use the audio connector if you have connected a device to composite connector (AV1) 4 Card reader panel Remove this panel if you are installing a card reader 5 L (S-Video le
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View 1 2 13 3 12 11 4 10 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power connector Connect your power cord. 2 Composite video and audio connector (AV2) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player. 3 DVI audio connector (L) Use the DVI audio connector if you have connected a device to the DVI connector. 4 VGA connector Use the VGA connector to use your TV as a monitor for your computer.
Package Contents NOTE: Component cables are not included with the TV. If you need additional cables, contact Dell.
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PC Audio cable Documentation Caring for Your TV CAUTION: Only a licensed technician should service the TV. Do not disassemble the TV. NOTE: 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.
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Setting Up Your TV 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 TV Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding where to put your TV: • Do not store or use the TV in locations that are exposed to high heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. • Avoid moving the TV between locations with extreme temperature differences. For more information, see Specifications.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Quality 14 Cable and Connector When to Use Good Composite carries the video signal through a single cable. If you are using a composite video connector, you also need to connect composite audio cables. To locate the connector, see "Left Side View" on page 7 and "Bottom View" on page 8. Better S-Video splits the video signal into two signals, black-and-white and color. If you are using an S-Video connector, you also need to connect the AV cables for audio.
Using the ANT/Cable (Coaxial) Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the ANT/Cable connector of the TV. 3 Plug in the power cord for the TV and turn on the TV. 4 Enter the on-screen display (OSD) and select TV. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30. Using the Composite Video Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Connect your device including the audio cables. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 4 Enter the OSD and select the proper composite input. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30. 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 camcorder, use the S-Video connector on the side of the TV.
Using Component Connectors 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect your device including the audio cables. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 4 Enter the OSD and select the proper component input. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using the SCART Connector 18 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect your device. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 4 Enter the OSD and select the proper component input. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30.
Using the DVI Connector Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or DVI. 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Remove the back cover from the TV by pulling the cover toward you and lifting it away. 3 Connect the white DVI cables and 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 4 Replace the back cover. 5 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 6 Enter the OSD and select DVI. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30. Using VGA You can use your TV as a computer monitor using a VGA connector NOTE: Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or DVI. 20 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Remove the back cover from the TV by pulling the cover toward you and lifting it away.
3 Connect the blue VGA cable to your TV and to your computer. 4 Connect the green audio cable to the connector on the TV and to your computer. 5 Replace the back cover. 6 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 7 Enter the OSD and select the VGA. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30.
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Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you can use your remote control, install two-AAA batteries. 1 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 Close the battery cover.
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1 Power Button Turns the TV on and off 2 Number buttons Press to select a channel 3 Last Returns you to the previously viewed channel 4 Mute Press to turn off the sound.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 20 POP PBP Enters and exits POP or PBP mode 21 Audio Cycles through the preset Audio options 22 Vol + Increases the volume In the OSD, use the volume button to navigate through the menus. 23 Vol - Decreases the volume In the OSD, use the volume button to navigate through the menus.
Using Your TV With a Universal or Learning Remote Control Preprogrammed universal remote controls can be programmed to control the following functions on your Dell TV: • 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.
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Using the On-Screen Display Your TV has an on-screen display (OSD) that allows you to select the proper input source, make adjustments to the image and audio settings, select to view Picture-In-Picture, Picture-OutsidePicture, and Picture-By-Picture. The OSD also allows you to chose how to view the images when using the card reader and to make adjustments to the image if you are using the TV as your computer monitor.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the up and down buttons (channel buttons) and the Enter button to adjust or select settings. NOTE: You can select Exit to return to the main menu or press Menu to exit the OSD. 6 After you have made your selections, select the Exit. 7 To exit the OSD, press Menu on the remote or select Exit from the main menu. Selecting Your OSD Language 1 Press Menu to enter the OSD. 2 Select Setup.
AV 1 — Select when you have a video device, such as a video game system, connected to the composite connector on the side of the TV. See "Left Side View" on page 7 for the location of the composite connector. AV 2 — Select when you have a video device, such as a DVD player, connected to the composite connector on the back of the TV. See "Bottom View" on page 8 for the location of the composite connector.
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Position of the PIP windows. When you are selecting the horizontal orientation, - moves the window left and + moves the window to the right. When you are adjusting the vertical orientation, 100 is at the top of the screen and 0 is at the bottom of the screen. For POP, you can select from three different POP options: • POP1 — one window • POP3 — three windows • POP12 — twelve windows POP Scan Mode allows you to select Sequential or Float.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com OSD Setup OSD setup allows you to adjust the appearance of the OSD, set the channels when in TV mode, change the language of the OSD (see "Selecting Your OSD Language" on page 30), and restore factory settings. If you are using the ANT/Cable connector, enter Channel Setup an select your region. Use OSD Hold Time to increase or decrease the amount of time the OSD appears. The maximum amount of time is 60 seconds.
Your card reader supports the following card types: • Compact Flash • Secure Digital • Memory Stick • Smart Media • Multimedia Card (MMC) NOTE: To purchase a card reader, contact Dell. IMAGE MANAGEMENT BACK DISPLAY MODE TRANSITION The Image Management menu allows you select how to display your photos, including viewing the photos as a slide show, rotating photos, selecting different transitions between photos, and displaying photo information, such as date and time the photo was taken.
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Troubleshooting Your TV CAUTION: If at any time you see smoke or sparks coming from your TV, unplug the TV immediately and contact Dell. Do not try to perform any troubleshooting steps. Troubleshooting Tips NOTE: Some problems may be related to devices you have connected to your TV. For additional troubleshooting help, see the documentation for any devices connected to your TV. Most problems with your TV may be caused by not having the correct input source selected.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com General Problems Problem Poor picture quality while watching TV and using a device such as a DVD player or a VCR 38 Troubleshooting Your TV Possible Solution 1 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD. Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Size. For more information on using the OSD, see "Using the On-Screen Display" on page 29. 2 Reconnect the device using the same type of connector.
Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality when using a device connected to the ANT/Cable (coaxial) connector 1 Ensure TV is selected as the input source in the Input Nothing appears on my TV 1 Ensure the TV is turned on. Select menu. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30 for more information. 2 Press Menu on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Channel Setup. This resets the channels. 3 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 TV channels do not have sound, verify that the proper source is selected in the Input Select menu.(For more information, see "Input Select Menu" on page 30). 3 Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected to both the audio input connectors on your TV and audio output connectors on your devices.
Problem Possible Solution Picture is too dim or too bright Update the color settings in the OSD. Press Menu on the remote control and select Picture. The screen is not centered correctly 1 Update the size settings in the OSD. Press Menu Screen has one or more lines 1 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD. Press the The side panel buttons do not work on the remote control and select Size. 2 Reset the original factory defaults.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com OSD Messages While using your TV, the following messages may appear. Message Possible Solution Auto Adjust No action required, the TV 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.
Message Possible Solution No Card Detected in Card Reader Remove and reinstall the card. Ensure you are using a card that is supported by the card reader. Your card reader supports the following card types: • Compact Flash • Secure Digital • Memory stick • Smart Media • Multimedia card Remote Control Problems Problem The TV does not respond when using the remote control Possible Solution 1 Point the remote control directly at the lower right corner of the TV.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using the Self-Test Feature When Your TV is Connected to Your Computer When your computer is connected to the TV through DVI or VGA connector you can use the self-test feature to check whether your TV is functioning properly. If your TV and computer are properly connected but the TV screen remains dark, run the TV self-test by performing the following steps: 1 Turn off both your computer and the TV. 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
Problem No audio Possible Solution 1 Ensure the green audio cable is connected to audio connector on the TV and on the computer. For the location of the connector on the TV see, "Using VGA" on page 20." See your computer documentation for the location of connectors on your computer. Do not connect the audio cable to the headphone jack. 2 Ensure the volume on the computer is not muted. 3 Verify that sound on your computer is working by checking the speakers.
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Specifications for Your TV General Model number W2600 LCD TV Display type TFT Active Matrix (Color TFT LCD) Screen size 26 inches Viewable area 566.4 x 339.8 mm (22.3 inches x 13.
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Outputs Video Composite (CVBS) one (bottom) Audio (RCA L+R) one pair Headphone one (side) Audio Effects SRS TruSurround XT Midnight Mode Speakers (integrated) 15 watts/channel 30 watts total Specifications for Your TV 49
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Index A C About side connectors, 5 side panel buttons, 5 TV, 5 Cables, 9 Adjust, 32 brightness, 31 color, 31 Card reader, 7 supported cards, 34 Channel, 34 Cleaning, 11 Coax, 15 Antenna, 15 Component, 17 Audio, 32 effects, 32 stereo, 32 Connecting an Antenna, 15 B Back cover removal, 19-20 Button lock, 34 unlock, 34 Buttons channel up and down, 6 channels, 24 Enter, 24 Input Source, 6 OSD, 6 PIP, 24 power, 6 remote control, 24 Side panel, 6 volume, 6, 24 Connecting Cable coax, 15 Connecting devic
52 Index L P S Learning Remote Control remote, 27 Package contents, 9 SCART, 18 Picture-By-Picture, 32 Self Test, 44 Picture-In-Picture, 32 setup, 34 M Picture-Outside-Picture, 32 Sleep Timer, 33 Midnight Mode, 32 Power indicator amber light, 5 blue light, 5 Specifications, 47 Monitor, 20 O On-Screen Display, 29 OSD, 24, 29 appearance of, 34 Audio, 32 card reader, 34 Input Select, 30 language, 30 Main Menu, 29 messages, 42 PBP, 32 Picture, 31 PIP, 32 POP, 32 remote control, 29 setup, 34 s