Vizio Flat Panel Television VU32L User Manual

VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A User Manual  
Dear VIZIO Customer,  
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VU32L  
HDTV10A High Definition LCD Television  
purchase. Thank you for your support. For  
maximum benefit of your set, please read these  
instructions before making any adjustments, and  
retain them for future reference. We hope you will  
experience many years of enjoyment from your  
new VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A High Definition  
Television.  
For assistance, please call (877)-698-4946 or e-  
.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and  
installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV,  
please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call  
toll free at (888)-849-4623.  
We recommend you register your VIZIO VU32L  
HDTV10A either at our website www.VIZIO.com  
or fill in your registration card and mail it in. For  
peace of mind and to protect your investment  
beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-  
site extended warranty service plans. These  
plans give additional coverage during the  
standard warranty period. Visit our website or call  
us to purchase a plan.  
Write down the serial number located on the back  
of your VU32L HDTV10A.  
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Purchase Date _____________________  
VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc dba V, Inc  
HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface”  
are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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Television Antenna Connection Protection  
External Television Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the  
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and  
static charges.  
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper  
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.  
Lightning Protection  
For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long  
periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
Power Lines  
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power  
lines or circuits.  
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building  
installation.  
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Opening the Package  
Your VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been  
designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the  
VU32L HDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.  
The VU32L HDTV10A weighs approximately 28lb and is about 32” wide; please exercise care when  
unpacking the HDTV.  
The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the  
HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.  
IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.  
Package Contents  
VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A  
VIZIO Remote Control VR2  
VIZIO Screen Cleaning Cloth  
Power Cord  
This User Manual  
Quick Setup Guide  
Registration Card  
VIP Services Brochure  
2 AA Batteries for the Remote Control  
VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information  
Important: Do not apply pressure to the screen display area which may compromise the integrity  
of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.  
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Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO  
VU32L HDTV10A are sold separately  
Wall Mounts  
High Definition Cables  
Extra or replacement Remote  
VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A  
To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web  
site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623)  
Installation Preparation  
Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV.  
The power consumption of the TV is up to 170W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When an  
extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the  
grounding feature must not be defeated.  
The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. For proper ventilation, you must allow space  
between the back of the TV and the wall. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see  
below ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’ for additional information. Avoid installing the TV in  
places with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components.  
Install the TV in landscape orientation; any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce  
poor ventilation and excessive component damage.  
The VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If  
you choose to mount the VU32L HDTV10A on the wall, please refer to “preparing your LCD HDTV for  
wall mounting” on page 6.  
VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these  
services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com.  
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Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting  
To remove the stand base  
1. Unplug all of the cables and cords  
from your VU32L HDTV10A.  
2. Place the VU32L HDTV10A face  
down on a soft and flat surface  
(blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent  
any damage to the TV.  
3. Push up the plastic panel on the back  
of the stand and lift it away once to  
release.  
4. Remove the eight (8) screws that  
were hidden by the panel, while  
holding the base.  
5. Carefully remove the stand base.  
Now, the VU32L HDTV10A can fit securely to  
a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the  
mounting holes in the center of the back panel  
of the TV. Please make sure to read the  
instructions of your specific mount to properly  
hang the VU32L HDTV10A.  
The pitch of the mounting holes is 400mm  
horizontally and 200mm vertically.  
The screw type required is metric M6, 1.00mm  
pitch. The length of the screws will depend on  
the thickness plate being attached to TV set,  
our brackets come with different length  
screws.  
To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at  
www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections.................................................................9  
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9  
1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................9  
1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................10  
1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection ............................................................................................................................11  
1.5 VIZIO Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................12  
1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control..............................................................................................13  
1.5.2 Remote Control Range..............................................................................................................................13  
1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................13  
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment.................................................................................14  
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................14  
2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)...................................................................................................................................15  
2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................15  
2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR.........................................................................................15  
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................................16  
2.3.1 Using HDMI Input ......................................................................................................................................16  
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................18  
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box.................................................................................................................19  
2.4.1 Using Composite Video .............................................................................................................................19  
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)........................................................................................................................................19  
2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................................20  
2.5.1 Using HDMI Input ......................................................................................................................................20  
2.5.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................22  
2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1/S-VIDEO)..................................................................................................................23  
2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Input............................................................................................................23  
2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera..........................................................................................................24  
2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp..............................................................................................................25  
2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received...............................................................................................................26  
2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................27  
2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................28  
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television .................................................................29  
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................29  
3.2 Watching a TV Program....................................................................................................................................34  
3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings.........................................................................................................................35  
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................36  
3.5 Information on HDTV Status .............................................................................................................................36  
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV..................................................................37  
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................37  
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................38  
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................38  
4.2.2 Backlight....................................................................................................................................................38  
4.2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................39  
4.2.4 Contrast.....................................................................................................................................................39  
4.2.5 Color..........................................................................................................................................................39  
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................40  
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................40  
4.2.8 Advanced Video Features .........................................................................................................................40  
4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode...................................................................................................................................42  
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................43  
4.3.1 Audio Mode ...............................................................................................................................................43  
4.3.2 Equalizer....................................................................................................................................................43  
4.3.3 Balance......................................................................................................................................................44  
4.3.4 Surround....................................................................................................................................................44  
4.3.5 Digital Audio Out........................................................................................................................................44  
4.3.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................44  
4.3.7 Audio Out...................................................................................................................................................44  
4.3.8 Lip Sync.....................................................................................................................................................45  
4.3.9 Reset Audio Mode.....................................................................................................................................45  
4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup.......................................................................................................................................46  
4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................46  
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4.4.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................46  
4.4.3 Partial Channel Search..............................................................................................................................47  
4.4.4 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................47  
4.4.5 MTS...........................................................................................................................................................47  
4.4.6 Time Zone .................................................................................................................................................47  
4.4.7 Daylight Saving..........................................................................................................................................48  
4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ........................................................................................................................................48  
4.5.1 Language...................................................................................................................................................48  
4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...............................................................................................................................................49  
4.5.3 Wide ..........................................................................................................................................................49  
4.5.4 Input Naming .............................................................................................................................................50  
4.5.5 CC (Closed Caption)..................................................................................................................................51  
4.5.6 H/V Position...............................................................................................................................................52  
4.5.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control................................................................................................................53  
4.5.8 Channel Block ...........................................................................................................................................53  
4.5.9 US TV Rating.............................................................................................................................................54  
4.5.10 US Movie Rating (For US).......................................................................................................................55  
4.5.11 Canadian English Rating .........................................................................................................................55  
4.5.12 Canadian French Rating..........................................................................................................................56  
4.5.13 DTV Rating..............................................................................................................................................56  
4.5.14 Blocked Unrated Programming................................................................................................................57  
4.5.15 Change the Password .............................................................................................................................57  
4.5.16 Reset All Settings ....................................................................................................................................58  
4.6 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment.........................................................................................................................59  
4.7 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment...........................................................................................................................59  
4.8 HDMI Input Setup..............................................................................................................................................59  
4.9 Video Input Picture Adjustment.........................................................................................................................60  
4.10 Video Input Audio Adjustment.........................................................................................................................60  
4.11 Video Input Setup............................................................................................................................................60  
4.12 Video Input Parental Control ...........................................................................................................................62  
4.13 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................62  
4.13.1 Auto Adjust ..............................................................................................................................................62  
4.13.2 Backlight..................................................................................................................................................62  
4.13.3 Brightness................................................................................................................................................63  
4.13.4 Contrast...................................................................................................................................................63  
4.13.5 Color Temperature...................................................................................................................................64  
4.13.6 H-SIZE.....................................................................................................................................................64  
4.13.7 H. Position ...............................................................................................................................................64  
4.13.8 V. Position ...............................................................................................................................................65  
4.13.9 Fine Tune ................................................................................................................................................65  
4.14 PC Input Audio Adjustment .............................................................................................................................65  
4.15 PC Input Setup................................................................................................................................................65  
4.16 Understanding Viewing Features ....................................................................................................................66  
4.16.1 Viewing Modes ........................................................................................................................................66  
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................................67  
5.1 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................67  
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................................................67  
5.3 Telephone & Technical Support........................................................................................................................69  
5.4 Compliance .......................................................................................................................................................70  
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement......................................................................................................70  
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information..........................................................................71  
6.1 Specifications....................................................................................................................................................71  
6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions........................................................................................................................72  
6.3 Index .................................................................................................................................................................73  
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Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections  
1.1 Front Panel  
POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights white  
when powered on and orange when powered off.  
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window  
through which all of the remote control signals pass to  
the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this  
window for the best response to the remote signal.  
1.2 Side Panel Controls  
POWER (  
) – Switch the VU32L HDTV10A on by pressing  
the button once. Press the button again to turn the VU32L  
HDTV10A off.  
MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD).  
If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button will return to the  
previous menu level.  
CH + / - – Use these buttons to  
step up or down the TV channels.  
While the OSD is active, these  
buttons function as up and down  
controls in the OSD menus.  
VOL + / - – Use these buttons to  
increase or decrease to the  
speaker volume. While the OSD is  
active, these buttons function as  
left and right controls in the OSD  
menus.  
INPUT (ENTER)  
pressing of this buttons steps  
Repeated  
through the input sources in the  
following sequence: TV, AV1/S-  
Video, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. Once you have stepped  
through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.  
Additionally, when the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted. When the  
OSD is not active, pressing this button will display the current input mode.  
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1.3 Rear Panel Connections  
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2.  
3.  
SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. Use of this input for  
any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s  
warranty of this equipment.  
HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or  
set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV  
indicates this connection.  
HDMI 2 – Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or  
set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV  
indicates this connection. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a  
DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. .  
Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from  
www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
4.  
5.  
RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the  
rear of the TV indicates this connection. A 1/8” plug stereo cable is needed to connect the  
audio out from the computer to the connector in the rear of the TV for audio from computer.  
COMPONENT1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the source for component video  
devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to right, use white for left audio  
and red for right audio inputs, green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb) and red for Pr (or Cr). The  
green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
6.  
AV1/S-VIDEO IN – Connect the primary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR  
or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the  
same source, then use the S-Video or yellow connector to connect the external video from  
the same source. The S-Video, if connected, will take priority over AV RCA (yellow)  
connector. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
7.  
8.  
OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – When a digital audio signal is associated with an input  
which is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be  
available on this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theatre system. The  
white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
ANALOG AUDIO OUT – Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to an external device, such  
as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. Speakers cannot be connected  
directly to here. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
9.  
DTV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from Cable Box) for Digital  
TV.*  
10.  
AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here.  
* For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org.  
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1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection  
1. HEADPHONE – Connect your headphone here for  
personalized listening without disturbing others.  
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2. AV2 – Connect the secondary source for composite video  
devices, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red  
connectors to connect the external audio from the same  
source, then use the yellow connector to connect the external  
video from the same source. The orange color band on the side  
of the TV indicates this connection. Note: The red and white  
audio connectors are shared between AV2 and  
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COMPONENT2.  
3. COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Connect the  
source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or  
set top box here. From top to bottom, left to right, use green for  
Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), then connect white for  
left audio and red for right audio inputs under the orange band.  
The purple color band on the side of the TV indicates this  
connection. Note: The red and white audio connectors are  
shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2.  
4. HDMI 3 - Connect the third source for digital video  
such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box  
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through this all digital connector. The white color band  
on the side of the TV indicates this connection.  
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1.5 VIZIO Remote Control  
GUIDE – This button displays program information. Press this button once and the information of the  
program being viewed is shown. Press it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will  
appear in the screen.  
POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the  
Standby mode.  
TV – Press this button to select TV.  
AV – Press this button to select the Audio Video input. Pressing this button repeatedly will get you to the  
AV input. Keep in mind that if S-Video cable is being used, then AV will show the signal going through this  
input as the S-video takes priority.  
COMPONENT – Press this button to select the Component (YPbPr) input.  
Pressing this button repeatedly will take you through the Component  
(Component 1 and component 2) inputs.  
HDMI – Press this button to select the HDMI input. Pressing this button  
repeatedly will get you through the HDMI (HDMI1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3)  
different inputs  
MENU – Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. When use  
within the OSD menus, pressing this key will make the selection of an option.  
- These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD).  
MUTE – This button turns the sound on and off.  
LAST – This button recalls the previously viewed channel when it is used in  
TV mode; meaning that the TV unit has control over the signal or program  
being watched. This button also has different functions when being used in  
conjunction with the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.  
VOL (+ or -) – These buttons turn the volume up or down.  
CH (+ or -) – These buttons change the channels  
up or down.  
Number Button Pad – Use these buttons to select  
a channel or enter a password.  
INPUT – This button allows the user to cycle  
through the inputs. Repeatedly pressing of this  
button will step you through the input sources in the  
following sequence: TV, AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2,  
Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI  
2 and HDMI 3. Once you have stepped through the  
entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.  
- (DASH) – When selecting a digital channel  
directly use this button for the separation of main  
and sub-channels. For example, channel 28-2  
would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 - 2.  
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1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control  
Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the  
batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover.  
Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:  
Only use the specified AA batteries.  
Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or  
leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury.  
Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or  
leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury.  
Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and  
regulations.  
Keep the batteries away from children and pets.  
1.5.2 Remote Control Range  
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands.  
Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window.  
The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the  
receiver window, 30°to the left and right, 20°up and down.  
1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions  
The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity.  
If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the batteries. If the  
batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.  
When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.  
Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them into a fire.  
Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it.  
Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.  
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Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment  
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?  
The VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic  
connection to the most advanced for digital displays.  
Rear  
Connection  
Quality (type)  
Panel  
Color  
Codes  
Connector  
Description  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is  
the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed,  
all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an  
interface between any audio/video source, such as a  
set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an  
audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital  
television (DTV), over a single cable.  
Best  
White  
(digital)  
Best  
(digital)  
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded  
bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this  
input takes advantage of the High Definition content.  
- - - - - - - - - - - -  
Good  
Black  
Blue  
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard  
NTSC TV using antenna or cable.  
(analog)  
RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red,  
green and blue color components. The signal  
carries horizontal and vertical sync information on  
the green signal. This is most commonly used for  
PC input.  
Best  
(analog)  
Component1/2 - The video signal is separated into  
three signals, one containing the black-and-white  
information and the other two containing the color  
information. This enhancement over S-Video takes  
advantage of the superior picture provided by  
progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.  
Green  
and  
Purple  
Better  
(analog)  
S-Video (AV1) - The video signal is separated into  
two signals, one containing the black-and-white  
information and the other containing the color  
information. Separating the color in this way avoids  
‘cross color’ effects where closely spaced black and  
white lines are erroneously displayed in color. It also  
enables text to be displayed more sharply.  
Yellow,  
Orange  
and  
Good  
(analog)  
Red  
Composite (AV1/2) - The complete video signal is  
carried through this single pin connector. This is the  
most commonly used video connection.  
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide  
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2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)  
2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV.  
Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable  
(out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV  
CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV.  
Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV,  
or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Refer to the  
program guides, or consult your cable, satellite or TV station operator.  
b)  
Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas.  
www.antennaweb.org for detailed information.  
Refer to  
c)  
d)  
Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded.  
For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or  
call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623).  
2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR.  
Connect the “Output to TV”, “RF Out” or “Antenna Out” connector on  
the rear of your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at  
the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR.  
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV,  
or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.  
Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect  
it to the “Antenna In” connector on the rear of your VCR.  
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2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box  
2.3.1 Using HDMI Input  
HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the  
LCD HDTV for optimal results.  
Note: To maintain the display quality, please use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is  
available up to 10 meters. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623)  
for details.  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to  
the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).  
HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for  
added security and protection.  
b)  
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video  
output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.  
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For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI:  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end  
to the HDMI 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other  
end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the  
HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the  
digital display for added security and protection.  
b)  
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the  
video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.  
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2.3.2 Using Component Video  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y  
(green color) connector in the Component1 group (green color area - row of connectors  
nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb  
(blue color) connector in the Component1 input (green color area - row of connectors nearest  
to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red  
color) connector in the Component1 input (green color area - row of connectors nearest to  
you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect  
the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component1 input (green color  
area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
6.  
7.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select Component1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a) Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the  
video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite  
operator.  
b) If Component1 is already connected to another device, or you do not wish to  
use Component1, connect the green, blue and red video adapters into  
Component2 connectors (purple color) and the audio connectors into the  
AV2 connectors (orange color).  
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2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box  
2.4.1 Using Composite Video  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and  
Set-Top Box.  
Using the AV Cable, connect the  
Video (yellow color) connector on  
your Set-Top Box to the  
(yellow color) connector in the  
area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
corresponding Video  
AV1 input (yellow color  
3.  
Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio output connectors  
associated with the Video output on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio  
connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.  
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.  
Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set  
Top Box and the other end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.  
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or  
directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.  
Note: Refer to your Set Top Box user manual for more information  
about selecting the video or RF output of the product.  
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2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player  
You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VU32L HDTV10A; HDMI, Component,  
AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for  
you.  
2.5.1 Using HDMI Input  
DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be  
connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VU32L HDTV10A for optimal results.  
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters.  
See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.  
Connecting your DVD Player (Best):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the  
other end to the HDMI1 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Select HDMI1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV,  
or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
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For DVD Players with DVI:  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the HDTV and DVD player.  
Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your  
DVD player and the HDMI2 end to the HDMI Input (white  
color area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the  
audio output connectors associated with the DVI output of  
the DVD player and connect the other end to the audio  
connectors by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player.  
Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the HDMI button on the Remote.  
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output  
requirements of the product.  
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2.5.2 Using Component Video  
Connecting your DVD Player (Better):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green  
color) connector in the Component1 input (green color area - row of connectors nearest to  
you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue  
color) connector in the Component1 input (green color area - row of connectors nearest to  
you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color)  
connector in the Component1 input (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you  
when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the Component1 output on your DVD player and connect the  
other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component input (green color area) at  
the rear of the HDTV.  
6.  
7.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Select Component1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the Component1 button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the  
video output requirements of the product.  
b) If Component1 is already connected to another device, or you do not  
wish to use Component1, connect the green, blue and red video  
adapters into Component2 connectors (purple color) and the audio  
connectors into the AV2 connectors (orange color).  
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2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1/S-VIDEO)  
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV  
and DVD player.  
Connect the S-Video jack on the  
player to the S-Video jack in the  
(yellow/red area) at the rear of  
rear of your DVD  
AV/S-VIDEO  
the HDTV.  
input  
3.  
Connect an audio cable (white  
and red connectors) to the audio  
output connectors associated with  
the S-Video output on your DVD  
player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV input  
(yellow/red area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Input  
Connecting your DVD Player (Good) :  
1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD  
player.  
2. Connect the Video (yellow color)  
connector on your DVD player to the  
Video (yellow color) connector in the  
AV/S-VIDEO input (yellow/red color area -  
row of connectors furthest from you when  
viewing from the rear of the HDTV) at the  
rear of the HDTV.  
3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white  
color) audio connectors on your DVD player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color)  
audio input connectors in the AV input (yellow/red color area - row of connectors furthest from  
you when viewing from the rear of the TV) on the rear of the HDTV.  
4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player.  
5. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the  
AV button on the Remote Control.  
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more  
information about the video output requirements of the product.  
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2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn off the HDTV and VCR or  
Video Camera.  
Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the  
AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors  
associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end  
to the audio connectors associated with the AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the  
HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.  
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more  
information about the video output requirements of the product.  
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2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp.  
Using an audio cable (white and red  
connectors), connect the cable to the  
audio input connectors on the  
Receiver/Amp and connect the other  
end to the ANALOG OUT (white  
area) audio connectors at the rear of  
the LCD HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV  
and Receiver/Amp.  
Then press the MENU button on the  
remote control to open the On-  
Screen Display (OSD) menu.  
5.  
6.  
Press the  
Press the  
on the remote control to select the Audio Adjust menu.  
on the remote control to select SPEAKERS.  
7.  
Press the on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will  
now be routed through your Receiver/Amp system.  
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2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received  
If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical AUDIO  
OUT (white area) at the rear of the VU32L HDTV10A.  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and  
Receiver/Amp.  
Using an SPDIF cable, connect the cable to the  
audio input connector on the Receiver/Amp and  
connect the other end to the OPTICAL OUT (white  
area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD  
HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp.  
Then press the MENU button on the  
remote control to open the On-Screen  
Display (OSD) menu.  
5.  
6.  
Press the  
select the Audio Adjust menu.  
on the remote control to  
Press the on the remote control to  
select SPEAKERS.  
7.  
Press the  
on the remote control  
to select OFF so that the sound from  
the LCD HDTV will now be routed  
through your Receiver/Amp system.  
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task  
has been completed.  
Note:  
a)  
b)  
Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input.  
The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers.  
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2.8 Connecting a PC Computer  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer.  
Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the  
other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the  
rear of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the HDTV and PC Computer.  
Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV.  
Note:  
a)  
For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB  
PC, set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. Please  
refer to the pc or graphic card’s user guide for additional information on  
how to set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the  
product.  
b)  
A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be  
purchased at an electronics store.  
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2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions  
If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz  
for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing  
mode). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions.  
Horizontal  
Sync  
Polarity  
(TTL)  
Vertical  
Sync  
Polarity  
(TTL)  
Refresh  
Rate  
Horizontal Vertical  
Frequency Frequency  
Pixel Rate  
(MHz)  
Resolution  
640x480  
(KHz)  
31.5  
(Hz)  
59.94  
75  
(Hz)  
60  
75  
60  
72  
75  
60  
70  
75  
70  
60  
N
N
P
P
P
N
N
P
N
P
N
N
P
P
P
N
N
P
P
N
25.175  
31.5  
40  
640x480  
37.5  
800x600  
37.9  
60.317  
72.188  
75  
800x600  
48.077  
46.9  
50  
800x600  
49.5  
65  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
720x400**  
1366X768*  
48.4  
60.01  
70.069  
75.03  
70.08  
60  
56.476  
60  
75  
78.75  
28.32  
85.5  
31.46  
47.7  
NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode, ** = DOS Mode  
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Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television  
For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6.  
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up  
1. Connecting the Power Cable  
Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the  
power cord into an AC wall socket.  
2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV  
(see pages 14 ~ 28 for detailed steps)  
3. Turning Power On  
Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV, or  
press the Power ON (Orange) button on the remote control.  
4. Initial Setup  
After powering on the TV set, the Initial  
Setup screen will come up; please  
press the  
control.  
button on the remote  
The Language choice screen will be  
displayed; the default English option is  
highlighted. If you wish to change the  
OSD language to Español or Français,  
press the button on the remote  
control to select the language you want.  
Press the button on the remote to  
go to the next screen.  
Note: At this point, if a Set-Top Box from your  
Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or  
other equipment is been used; please press the  
LAST key on the remote control and skip to  
Step 5 on page 31. If this is not your case,  
please continue below.  
a. The Tuner screen will be  
displayed; default choice is  
Antenna. If you are using Cable  
(No Box) Service, press the  
button on the remote control to  
highlight CABLE.  
Press the  
button on the remote to go to the next screen.  
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b. The Channel Scan screen will  
be displayed; default choice is  
Scan.  
Press the  
button on the remote  
control to commence the search for  
available channels to be stored into  
memory.  
If you do not want to scan for  
channels at this time, press the  
button on the remote to highlight  
Skip Scan and then press the  
button.  
Note: If you select Skip Scan, next time that you decide to complete this procedure; you will need to  
select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go through the Menu option to select the Tuner  
setup to get the option of scanning the channels again.  
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c. The screen will now change  
to show the progress of the  
search for Analog (NTSC)  
and Digital (ATSC) channels.  
Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information  
about availability in your area, type of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna. The channel  
availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM;  
consult your cable operator for more information.  
d. When finished, the  
Complete screen will be  
displayed to inform you that  
the HDTV has completed  
the Initial Setup.  
Press the  
button on the  
remote control to exit and  
begin watching TV.  
5. Select Input Source  
Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on  
the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. Pressing  
this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV1/S-VIDEO,  
AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3.  
Now follow the procedure below to display channels from a different  
signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source,  
using different inputs at the back of you TV set.  
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a. Select the correct input connection; RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and  
White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors  
or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). Make the physical  
connection or hook up.  
b. If you have an HD service you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection.  
Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video Cables can only be used for SD (480i) pictures.  
c. Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a  
picture on your TV set. If there is not picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on the  
TV set.  
d. If the selected input is RF, you should be aware that the TV set needs to be on either  
channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR, Cable  
Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; please refer to Owner or User’s Manual of such  
equipment for details.  
Note: The TV set will be displaying any television station or program selected by the Cable Box, VCR,  
External Tuner or Satellite Receiver. The TV set will not be able to change programs or channels; this is  
controlled by the equipment sending the signal. If the service being used is the one which setup  
includes a box with two different outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning  
channels would help you to find the signal. Be aware that the channel to be selected varies from  
provider to provider; meaning that, you may have to call your provider company so they could  
provide you the specific channel when using high definition made TV sets. Some examples of  
these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116.  
6. Fine Tuning your TV set for Home Use.  
After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5; please follow the steps below to optimize your TV  
set display:  
a. Press MENU key to bring up the  
Menu display. Use the  
to scroll to the Advanced Video option.  
or  
button  
b. Press the button to select it.  
c. Use the or button to scroll to the Color  
Temperature option.  
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d. Press the  
button to select it.  
or button to  
e. Press either  
change setting to Normal, and then  
press the LAST key again to go back  
to previous screen.  
f. Press either  
select the Picture Mode option.  
or  
button to  
g. Press either  
Picture Mode option to Standard.  
or  
button to change the  
h. Press the LAST key to exit the on screen  
display Menu.  
Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would  
like to do the following to ensure that the correct  
program times are shown when pressing the  
Guide key:  
Press the Menu key, this will bring up the picture  
mode menu.  
Press either  
or  
button scroll across to the  
icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna.  
The next screen will appear showing Time Zone.  
Press either  
Press either  
or  
button to select it.  
button to choose the proper Time Zone of your area.  
or  
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task  
has been completed.  
Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal  
which is been fed into it. Enjoy your TV watching!!  
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3.2 Watching a TV Program  
Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections  
are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge  
protector.  
1.  
Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the  
front will change from orange to white.  
2.  
There are 3 options for selecting your programming:  
a. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA  
input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing  
the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.  
b. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by an  
HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by  
pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.  
c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by a  
Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button  
on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.  
Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not,  
make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and  
you have selected the correct video input source.  
3.  
When using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote or the CH +/- buttons on the  
side of the HDTV to change the channel. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the  
HDTV and on the remote, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI,  
Component, AV-S (S-Video) and AV-C (Composite) inputs.  
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3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings  
Volume  
To increase the volume, press and hold the  
VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the LCD  
HDTV or remote control until the desired  
level is reached.  
TV Channels  
To step up or down through the available TV  
channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on  
the side of the HDTV or remote control once  
for the next or previous channel, or hold it  
depressed until the desired channel is  
reached. Note: Channel up and down will  
only operate in DTV and TV modes.  
Wide  
Using this feature, you can watch video  
content in different size modes on the HDTV.  
Press the MENU button on the remote  
control to bring up the OSD screen.  
Press either the  
or  
Setup (wrench look alike icon) options.  
button to select  
Press the  
button scroll down to Wide and select it.  
or button to select among the modes.  
Press either the  
Fore more information see Section Understanding Viewing Features - Viewing  
Modes, on page 66.  
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3.4 Program Information  
Press the GUIDE button twice on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching  
will be displayed on the screen.  
Press the  
program list will update with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live  
or  
button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you pause at a channel, the  
program for that channel. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature.  
3.5 Information on HDTV Status  
When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the GUIDE button once on the remote, an Information  
Banner is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV.  
Audio is Spanish  
Stereo  
TV Channel  
Number  
Station Name: provided  
by Broadcaster  
Program Information:  
Provided by Broadcaster  
Source is  
Antenna  
Program  
Rating  
Closed Caption  
is available  
1080i HDTV (High Definition TV)  
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Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV  
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)  
The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function  
settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other  
settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.  
The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup and TV Tuner Setup.  
The main menu options may very depending on your selected input source.  
Note: Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for  
Parental Controls.  
Press the MENU button on the remote control or  
the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu  
will be shown on the screen.  
Press the  
or  
button on the remote control  
or the VOL + or VOL – button on the side of the  
HDTV to select one of the other menu options.  
Picture Adjust  
Audio Adjust  
TV Tuner Setup  
Setup  
Once the menu option is displayed, press the  
or  
button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust.  
button on the remote control or the CH + or CH  
Press the button on the remote control or the VOL – button on the side of the HDTV to begin  
adjustment of the item.  
Press MENU when finished.  
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task  
has been completed.  
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4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment  
4.2.1 Picture Mode  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment  
page.  
Press the  
button to highlight the Picture Mode selection.  
Use the  
and Baseball.  
or  
button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball  
Picture Adjustments are available for you to set  
them to your preferred settings.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.2.2 Backlight  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Backlight  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the  
brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Backlight  
Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels.  
Use the  
or button to adjust the level.  
The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it  
adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
Note: This setting will be disabled and disappear if Enhanced Contrast Ratio is turned on.  
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4.2.3 Brightness  
Press the  
button to highlight the Brightness selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced  
by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and  
maximum available levels.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to  
see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed  
out.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.2.4 Contrast  
Press the  
button to highlight the Contrast selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed  
out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.2.5 Color  
Press the  
button to highlight the Color selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available  
levels.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.2.6 Tint  
Press the  
button to highlight the Tint selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position.  
Use the or button to adjust the level.  
The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for  
a realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct. If people’s faces look too  
orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of this is often too much color.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.2.7 Sharpness  
Press the  
button to highlight the Sharpness selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced  
by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and  
maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.  
The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.2.8 Advanced Video Features  
Press the  
button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press either the  
button to  
select it. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the  
picture.  
Noise Reduction (SNR)  
Press the  
button to highlight Smart Noise  
Reduction (SNR). Use this feature to diminish  
picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of  
image motion content that may be present in the  
picture. Press the  
from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting.  
or  
button to choose  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
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Color Enhancement  
Press the button to highlight Smart Color Enhancement. Use this feature to increase the picture  
reproduction performance of the picture.  
Press the or button to choose from Off, Normal, Rich Color, Green/Flesh and Green/Blue setting.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
Advanced Adaptive Luma  
Press the  
button to highlight Advanced Adaptive Luma. Large areas of darkness in a picture will  
result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will look too dark; activation of this  
feature will raise the APL to counteract this effect.  
Press the  
or  
button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend setting.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
Enhanced Contrast Ratio  
Press the  
button to highlight Enhanced  
Contrast Ratio. This feature can be set to On or  
OFF to allow the TV set to adjust its backlight to  
display dark and bright scenes with a more vivid or  
intense quality.  
Press the  
or  
button to turn this feature On  
or Off. Note: Backlight setting would be disabled if  
this option is set to On.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
Color Temperature  
Press the  
button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection.  
The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting.  
Press the  
the Normal, Warm or Custom option.  
or  
button if you want to choose  
If you choose the Custom option, then a new  
menu will be displayed showing the primary color  
items, Red, Green and Blue.  
Press the  
to adjust.  
button to highlight the color you wish  
Press the button to start adjusting the color and  
the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the color.  
Press the MENU button when finished. Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.  
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4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode  
Press the button to highlight the option for  
Reset Picture Mode selection  
Press button to return on Picture settings to  
factory default.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
Note: Only settings under the pictures adjustment  
tab will be reset.  
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4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment  
4.3.1 Audio Mode  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment  
page.  
Press the  
ADJUST page.  
button to display the AUDIO  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Audio Mode  
Use the  
Pop, Classic or Jazz.  
or  
button to choose from Flat, Rock,  
Equalizer adjustments are available for you to set  
them to your preferred settings.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.3.2 Equalizer  
Press the  
Press the  
button to highlight the Equalizer selection.  
button to start adjusting  
A new menu will be displayed showing volumes of  
different frequencies (pitches).  
Starting from lowest to the highest pitch, they are  
120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5kHz, 5kHz and 10kHz.  
Press the button to highlight the frequency you  
wish to adjust.  
Use the  
or button to adjust for boost or  
attenuation. For example if you want to boost the  
bass you would highlight 120Hz and turn it up.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.3.3 Balance  
Press the  
button to highlight the Balance selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the balance adjustment to the left or right of the  
nominal position.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the left/right balance.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.3.4 Surround  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Surround  
Press the button to select for the simulated  
surround sound feature to be On or Off.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
4.3.5 Digital Audio Out  
Press the  
button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection.  
Press the  
or button to make the proper selection. The options are OFF, Dolby Digital and PCM.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.3.6 Speakers  
Press the  
button to highlight the Speakers selection.  
Press either or button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn-off the  
internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System.  
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task  
has been completed.  
4.3.7 Audio Out  
Press the  
button to highlight the Audio Line Out selection.  
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Press either  
or  
button to turn the audio out signal to Fixed or Variable. When it is set to  
variable, volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume setting on the TV. If it is  
fixed, the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system.  
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task  
has been completed.  
4.3.8 Lip Sync  
Included with the advanced technology of your TV, a feature which will compensate the shortcomings of  
signal transmission called audio sync (Lip Sync). Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program  
being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen. This feature  
is built into your set, and it can be applied to all inputs. To use this feature, follow the steps below.  
Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.  
Using either the  
or  
button scroll across  
to the microphone icon, the Audio menu will be  
displayed.  
Press either  
up or down to Lip Sync.  
or  
button to scroll either  
Press either or  
appropriated adjustment.  
button to make the  
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous  
screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed.  
4.3.9 Reset Audio Mode  
Press the button to highlight the option for  
Reset Audio Mode selection  
Press button to return on Audio settings to  
factory default.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
Note: Only settings under the audio adjustment  
tab will be reset.  
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4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup  
When you first used your HDTV you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup  
screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP  
menu.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.4.1 Tuner Mode  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page. Press the  
the TV page.  
button to display  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Tuner Mode  
Press the  
button to choose Cable or Air  
(Antenna) depending upon which equipment you  
have attached to the DTV / TV Input.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.4.2 Auto Search  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Auto Search  
Press the  
button to Auto Search for TV  
channels available. The TV will automatically  
search for analog and digital channels.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
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4.4.3 Partial Channel Search  
If you believe channels are missed from the auto  
search, you can do a partial channel search to  
look for channel in a certain channel range again.  
Press the button to highlight the Partial  
Channel Search selection.  
Press the  
Press the  
button to enter the submenu.  
button to select scan mode to look  
for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels.  
Press the button to highlight the “To” and  
“From” selection. Press the button to select the  
range of channel numbers you want to start searching in.  
Press MENU to start channel search.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.4.4 Skip Channel  
After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will  
be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Select the channel  
you wish to remove, press MENU and  
buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press  
the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the  
button to select this channel to be skipped  
when using the CH+ or CH- button. You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons  
on the remote control.  
4.4.5 MTS  
This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or  
broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching. This signal is usually or in most  
cases Spanish language.  
Press the  
button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and get it highlighted.  
Press either  
or button to go through the settings of this feature to make your selection.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.4.6 Time Zone  
Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will  
ensure that the correct program times are shown  
after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote  
control.  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Time Zone  
Press the  
or  
button to select your area.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
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4.4.7 Daylight Saving  
As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times  
are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control.  
Press the  
button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection.  
Press the  
or button to select On or Off.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup  
4.5.1 Language  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page. Press the  
SETUP page is displayed.  
button until the  
Press the button to highlight the Language  
selection. The default is English.  
Press the  
Français.  
or  
button to select Español or  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.5.2 Sleep Timer  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Sleep Timer  
Press the button to select the timer to turn-off  
the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
4.5.3 Wide  
The Wide option is the feature which allows you to select how your display would be size wise. When in  
TV mode; the selections are Normal, Wide and Panoramic views.  
Press the  
button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and highlight it.  
Press either or button to make the correct selection, you will see the screen adjusting to the  
different sizes which apply to this feature.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.5.4 Input Naming  
This feature has been added to facilitate you, the user in identifying or label the input and signal which is  
being watched. You could use up to 8 characters; either letters or numbers or combinations of both.  
Press  
button to highlight this option.  
Press  
Press  
button to obtain the next screen which shows the different inputs.  
button to select the desired input which you want to label or name (Examples: VCR, DVD,..,  
etc.) it with any name which will make easier for you to recognize it.  
Press the MENU key to go to the first space (_) in the bracket.  
Press either the  
either the letter or number belongs to this place.  
or  
button and select  
Press the  
and again  
button to go to the next space (_)  
or button select the  
second character of the name given to this Input.  
Using either the  
Repeat the last previous two steps until the name  
of the input is completed.  
Press the MENU key to accept the name of the  
input or the LAST key to cancel the setting. .  
Press the LAST key when you have finished to go  
to the previous menu.  
Since you are already in this feature; it is  
recommendable to name all the Inputs which are  
being used as well as these for which you have an  
idea what their name is going to be.  
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task  
has been completed.  
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4.5.5 CC (Closed Caption)  
Press the  
Press the  
button to highlight the CC(Closed Caption) selection.  
button. A separate menu will appear with the following CC settings  
Closed Caption on Mute  
When selecting Closed Caption as a feature to be  
used; Closed Caption On Mute will provide you  
with the option to obtain closed captioning when  
you press the key labeled mute on your Remote  
Control.  
Press button as many times as it takes to get  
this option highlighted.  
Press either  
Off and On to make the correct selection.  
or  
button to toggle between  
Press the key labeled LAST as many times as it  
takes to exit the menu screens.  
CC  
When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the CC  
feature is available in the Setup menu.  
Press the  
button to highlight the CC selection.  
button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or  
Press the  
CC4.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or  
CC2.  
Digital Closed Caption Style  
When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is available in the Setup menu.  
Press the  
Style selection.  
button to highlight the Digital CC  
Press the  
button to go to the next screen.  
or button to toggle between  
the two options; As Broadcaster and Custom.  
Press either  
If Custom is selected then you will have the way of  
customize the way Closed Caption will be  
displayed by changing these different parameters  
to your like: Font Size (letters size), Font Color  
(letters color) Font Opacity (transparency of the  
letters), Background Color (color of the background area where Closed Caption is going to be  
displayed), Background Opacity (allows to either see through at the scene being played or it could be a  
solid screen), Window Color (it gives the color to the area where characters will be displayed on) and  
finally Window Opacity (allows the area of the characters to be changed) . There are no  
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recommendations of setting these parameters since you, the user would have your own taste or like of  
them.  
Press the key labeled LAST as many times as it takes to exit the menu screens.  
4.5.6 H/V Position  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the H/V Position  
Press the button. A separate menu will appear  
with the following H/V Position settings  
H. Position  
Press the  
Shift selection.  
button to highlight the Horizontal  
Press the button to start adjusting the  
horizontal position of the picture.  
Use the or button to adjust the horizontal position.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
V. Position  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Vertical Shift  
button to start adjusting the vertical  
Press the  
position of the picture.  
Use the  
position.  
or  
button to adjust the vertical  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
H-SIZE  
Press the  
Press the  
Use the  
button to highlight the H-Size selection.  
button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture.  
button to adjust the horizontal size.  
or  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
V-SIZE  
Press the  
Press the  
Use the  
button to highlight the V-Size selection.  
button to start adjusting the vertical size of the picture.  
button to adjust the vertical size.  
or  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.5.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control  
If you want to restrict certain channel and program  
viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental  
Control. Selected programs, movies and channels  
can then be made available only after an  
authorized password has been entered and  
accepted by the TV.  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page.  
Press the  
Press the  
press the  
button to display the SETUP page.  
button to highlight Parental, then  
button.  
The Password must be entered before the TV will  
continue with Parental settings. The default  
password set in the factory is 0 0 0 0. If you are  
going to use the Parental Control feature you  
should change the password.  
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.  
The Reset All Settings feature (see page 58) does NOT reset the password.  
4.5.8 Channel Block  
Press the  
Block selection.  
button to highlight the Channel  
Press the  
button to go to the next screen.  
Press the  
want to block.  
button to highlight the channel you  
Press the MENU button to block the highlighted  
channel.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.5.9 US TV Rating  
Follow the procedure in the previous section to  
display the Parental Control menu and then press  
the button to highlight the US TV Rating  
selection.  
Press the button and the Block TV Rating  
panel will be displayed.  
In the Block TV Rating panel you can customize  
the program blocking of the following TV ratings:  
Y – All children  
Y7 – Older children  
G – General audience  
PG – Guidance suggested  
14 – Strongly cautioned  
MA – Mature audience  
You can also customize the TV ratings for the  
following content:  
A – All subratings  
D – Sexual dialog  
L – Adult language  
S – Sexual situations  
V - Violence  
FV – Fantasy violence  
Press the  
the TV rating options.  
Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).  
or  
button to navigate through  
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4.5.10 US Movie Rating (For US)  
Press the  
button to highlight the US Movie Rating selection.  
Press the  
button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed.  
In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following Movie ratings:  
G
– General audience  
PG  
– Parental guidance suggested  
PG-13 – Recommended for children 13  
years of age or older  
– Mature audience  
NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age  
R
X
– No one under 17 years of age  
Press the or button to navigate through  
the Movie rating options.  
Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow  
(unlocked).  
4.5.11 Canadian English Rating  
Press the  
button to highlight the Canadian English Rating selection.  
Press the button and the Block Canadian  
English Rating panel will be displayed.  
In the Block Canadian English Rating panel you  
can customize the program blocking of the  
following ratings:  
C
– Children  
C8+  
– Children 8 years or older  
G – General Programming, suitable  
for all audiences  
PG  
– Parental guidance  
14+  
18+  
– Viewers 14 years or older  
– Adult programming  
Press the  
or  
button to navigate through the Movie rating options.  
Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).  
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4.5.12 Canadian French Rating  
Press the  
button to highlight the Canadian French Rating selection.  
Press the  
button and the Block Canadian French Rating panel will be displayed.  
In the Block Canadian French Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following  
ratings:  
G
– General audience  
8 ans+ – General – not recommended for  
young children  
13 ans+– Not suitable for children under  
13 years of age  
16 ans+– Not suitable for under 16 years  
of age  
18 ans+– Adults only  
Press the  
the Movie rating options.  
or  
button to navigate through  
Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).  
4.5.13 DTV Rating  
This option is designed to update the TV or Movie table of different ratings for programs being viewed in  
your local or regional area. It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most  
current parental control database for a digital signal. This option may be available in the future for  
activation. This option works as follows: Whenever  
you decide to use the Parental Control feature and  
this option has been activated in your area, the  
Check for New DTV Rating will be a solid color  
indicating that an update is available for any rating  
tables. After entering the password, the Parental  
menu will appear on the screen, and then do the  
following.  
Observe the status of the DTV Rating. If option is  
faded out, no update is available (the option is not  
activated in your area).  
If it is not faded out, press either  
to select this option.  
or  
button  
Press button to execute this operation. Please follow the on screen instructions to complete this  
procedure.  
Press either  
or  
to select and then adjust any other option in this menu.  
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task  
has been completed.  
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4.5.14 Blocked Unrated Programming  
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.5.7  
to display the Parental Control menu and then  
press the button to highlight the Block  
Unrated TV selection.  
Press the  
button to turn-on or turn-off the  
blocking of programming that does not have a  
rating.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
4.5.15 Change the Password  
Press the  
Edit selection.  
button to highlight the Access Code  
Press the button and the new Password panel  
will be displayed.  
Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number  
buttons on the remote. Enter it a second time to  
confirm you entered it correctly.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.  
The Reset All Settings feature (see below) does NOT reset the password.  
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4.5.16 Reset All Settings  
Press the button to highlight the Reset All  
Settings selection.  
Press the button to reset the TV to the default  
factory settings.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control  
Password.  
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4.6 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment  
The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same  
way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input  
in section 4.2. Once the adjustments are  
completed press the LAST button repeatedly to  
exit the OSD completely.  
4.7 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment  
The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way  
for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in  
section 4.3.  
4.8 HDMI Input Setup  
The Setup menu operates in the same way for the  
HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 4.4. The  
menu difference is that there is no DTV / TV or  
Parental Control adjustments.  
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4.9 Video Input Picture Adjustment  
The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same  
way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for  
the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
4.10 Video Input Audio Adjustment  
The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way  
for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the  
DTV / TV input in section 4.3.  
The menu  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
4.11 Video Input Setup  
The Setup menu operates in a similar way for  
Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV  
input in section 4.4. The menu difference is that  
there is an auto phase setting under the H/V  
Position submenu when using Component input.  
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Auto Phase (for Component input)  
Press the button to highlight the H/V Position.  
Press the button and the new H/V Position  
submenu will be displayed.  
Press the  
button to highlight Auto Phase.  
Press the  
button to execute this option. The  
TV will automatically look for the phase of the  
signal to fine tune the picture.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.12 Video Input Parental Control  
The Parental Control menu operates in the same  
way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for  
the DTV / TV input in section 4.5.7. The menu  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
4.13 PC Input Picture Adjustment  
The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section  
4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature.  
4.13.1 Auto Adjust  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page.  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Auto Adjust  
Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust  
to the PC signal timing automatically.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
4.13.2 Backlight  
Press the  
button to highlight the Backlight selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear  
and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum  
and maximum available levels.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
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The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it  
adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.13.3 Brightness  
Press the  
button to highlight the Brightness selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced  
by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and  
maximum available levels.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to  
see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed  
out.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.13.4 Contrast  
Press the  
button to highlight the Contrast selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed  
out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.13.5 Color Temperature  
Press the button to highlight the option for  
Color Temperature selection.  
The default is the 9300K (Cool) setting.  
Press the  
or  
the 9300, 6500 or Custom option.  
button if you want to choose  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will be displayed showing the primary color items,  
Red, Green and Blue. Press the button to highlight the color you wish to adjust.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the color  
and the menu page will disappear and be replaced  
by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator  
Bar as before. Use the  
the color.  
or  
button to adjust  
Press the MENU button when finished. Repeat  
the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the  
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
4.13.6 H-SIZE  
Press the  
Press the  
Use the  
button to highlight the H-Size selection.  
button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture.  
button to adjust the horizontal size.  
or  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.13.7 H. Position  
Press the  
Press the  
Use the  
button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection.  
button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture.  
or  
button to adjust the horizontal position.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
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4.13.8 V. Position  
Press the  
Press the  
Use the  
button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection.  
button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture.  
button to adjust the vertical position.  
or  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.13.9 Fine Tune  
Press the  
Press the  
Use the  
button to highlight the Fine Tune selection.  
button to start tuning the to the PC signal.  
or  
button to adjust the tuning.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.  
4.14 PC Input Audio Adjustment  
The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way  
for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in  
section 4.3. The menu difference is that there are  
no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental  
Control adjustments.  
4.15 PC Input Setup  
The Setup menu operates in the same way for the  
PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4.  
The menu difference is that there is no icon along  
the top for TV adjustments and no Closed Caption.  
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4.16 Understanding Viewing Features  
Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote  
control, please follow the instructions in page 35.  
4.16.1 Viewing Modes  
Normal Mode  
The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are  
added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are  
displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred  
to as pan-and-scan or full frame. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9  
(widescreen), and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3).  
Wide Mode  
When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode,  
the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen.  
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the  
display image fills the TV screen. If you are watching a widescreen  
(1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will still be black  
bars at the top and bottom.  
Panoramic Mode  
When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode,  
the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched  
horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. The center  
of the image is not stretched.  
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
5.1 Maintenance  
Important  
1.  
2.  
Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV.  
Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such  
chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to  
peel.  
Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control  
1.  
2.  
Use the VIZIO soft cloth (included) for cleaning.  
If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with  
diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to  
prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after  
cleaning.  
Cleaning the Screen  
1.  
2.  
Use the VIZIO soft cotton cloth (included) to gently clean the screen.  
The screen glass is very fragile. Do not scrape it with any sharp object. Do not press or tap  
the screen to avoid cracking. When the screen is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth  
moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth  
before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a  
dry cloth after cleaning.  
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide  
If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the  
following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the  
display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (698-  
4946) or e-mail us at [email protected].  
Problem  
Solution  
No power.  
Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo).  
Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket.  
Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the power outlet to verify that the  
outlet is supplying the proper voltage.  
No sound.  
Check your audio connection  
Press MUTE on the remote control again, so that MUTE disappears from the screen  
Check your audio settings, your TV audio may be set to SAP, min or speakers off  
Press the Volume + (Up) key on your remote control  
Make sure that headphones are not connected  
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Problem  
Solution  
If the screen is black.  
Check your input connections.  
Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video  
image.  
output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached  
to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc.  
Adjust brightness and contrast.  
Check Source settings.  
Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it  
appear.  
is securely connected.  
Control buttons do not work.  
Press only one button at a time.  
Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are inserted correctly  
work.  
Batteries could be weak.  
Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.  
There appears to be image For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If HD  
quality issues.  
content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source. Standard,  
analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV  
has video that is many times better than old TV’s and so you can see interference  
and deficiencies you did not know you had.  
You cannot see a picture.  
Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.  
Make sure that the power button is turned on.  
Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source.  
If your TV is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any key on  
your keyboard to “wake” your computer.  
You see a distorted picture or You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or  
fluorescent lights. If you have not mounted it on the wall, try moving your TV to  
another location to see if this is the cause of the problem.  
hear unusual sound.  
The picture has abnormal Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back  
patterns.  
of your TV.  
Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV. Compare the  
video input source’s specifications with your TV specifications.  
The display image does not If you are using RGB mode, make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen  
cover the entire screen.  
Display (OSD) are set correctly.  
If you are using TV, AV-C (Composite), AV-S (S-Video) or Component with 480i  
input, follow instructions in page 49 to obtain the desired screen mode.  
You can see a picture but you Make sure that the volume is not turned down.  
cannot hear sound.  
Make sure that the sound is not muted.  
Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly.  
The TV has pixels that are Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision  
always dark or colored.  
technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your LCD HDTV may not display.  
Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do  
not constitute a defective product.  
You see “noise” or “trash” on When your LCD HDTV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the  
the screen.  
signal is up-converted (increased) to match your TV’s display capabilities. Up-  
converting can cause noise or trash.  
You switch to a different input The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. If the sound  
and the volume changes. level is higher or lower from another source, then the loudness will change.  
You switch to a different input The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input  
and the screen size changes.  
(AV-C (Composite), AV-S (S-Video), Component, HDMI and TV).  
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Problem  
Solution  
Tips for High-Definition Users. The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content.  
Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB.  
However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image  
distortions can occur.  
Tips for Letterbox Content Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly  
Users.  
formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions. The LCD HDTV has the capability of  
expanding this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image  
accuracy.  
5.3 Telephone & Technical Support  
Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in  
unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem  
over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please  
contact our Support Department at the number below.  
Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence.  
For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone.  
Tel: 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946)  
Hours of operations:  
6:00am – 6:00pm PST Monday – Friday  
10:00am – 2:00pm PST Saturday – Sunday  
Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of purchase available before you call.  
VIZIO  
39 Tesla  
Irvine, CA 92618  
Tel: (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9563  
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5.4 Compliance  
Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for  
each area.  
USA  
UL  
Canada  
Germany  
UK  
CSA  
VDE  
BASE/BS  
Japan  
Electric Appliance Control Act  
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
4.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Notice:  
1.  
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
2.  
3.  
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with  
the emission limits.  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized  
modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such  
interference.  
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Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information  
6.1 Specifications  
Specifications  
Panel  
31.5” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio  
Resolution  
Pixel (Dot) Pitch  
1366 x 768 pixels  
0.51075mm (H) x 0.51075mm (V)  
Display Compatibility HDTV (720P)  
Colors  
16.7 Million  
Brightness  
Contrast  
450 cd/m2 (typical)  
1100:1(typical), 5500:1 with DCR  
8ms (typical)  
Response Time  
Viewing Angle  
Inputs  
>178°(horizontal/vertical)  
1x RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC)  
2x Component and stereo audio (one stereo  
audio shared with Composite input)  
2x Composite Video and stereo audio (one  
stereo audio shared with Component input)  
3x HDMI v1.3 with HDCP (with stereo audio),  
1 with Stereo Audio RCA  
1x S-Video  
1x RGB plus stereo audio  
Outputs  
1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio, 1x Headphone, 1x Analog Stereo Audio  
Features  
ATSC/Clear QAM tuner, NTSC video decoding via RF or composite video, 3:2 or 2:2 reverse  
pull-down, Motion adaptive de-interlace,  
Progressive video scan via component  
video/VGA/HDMI, HDTV via HDMI or component video, Color temperature adjustments of  
5400K/6500K/9300K, Independent Red/Green/Blue adjustments for color temperature fine  
tuning, Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV),  
Computer support at 640x480/800x600/1024x768/1366x768 via VGA/HDMI  
Speakers  
2xBuilt-in, 10W Speakers  
Panel Life  
Power  
50,000 hours to half the original brightness  
Input  
IEC Connector for direct power line connection  
120Vac at 50/60Hz  
Voltage Range  
Power Consumption  
170W (max) , <1W standby  
Environmental Conditions  
Operating  
Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft  
Non-Operating  
Dimensions  
Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft  
31.38"W x 23.31"H x 8.58"D (797mm x 592mm x 218mm) with stand;  
31.38"W x 22.13"H x 4.17"D (797mm x 562mm x 106mm) without stand  
Net Weight  
28.22lbs (12.8kg) without stand, 29.76lbs (13.5kg) with stand  
39.02lbs (17.7kg)  
Gross Weight  
Certifications  
CSA C/US, FCC Class B  
*Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.  
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6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions  
Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound.  
Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height.  
For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall.  
Aspect Ratio (16x9): “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional  
TV. For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall.  
Digital TV (DTV): Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain  
information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency.  
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480P,  
in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is the quality used by most DVD players.  
EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels.  
HDTV Monitor (sometimes called HDTV Ready): A set that can display HDTV programming if you have  
a separate HDTV tuner, HD Cable Set-Top Box or HD Satellite Set-Top-Box Receiver.  
HDTV Tuner (also decoder, receiver, set-top box): A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV  
signals for display. It may be stand-alone or integrated in the set.  
High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least  
720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and Dolby digital surround sound.  
HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels.  
Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate set-  
top box to receive over-the-air DTV signals.  
Interlace Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then  
filling the in the even lines (this happens instantaneously).  
Plug-and-Play or Digital Cable Ready: A DTV or other device for digital cable consumers that plugs  
directly into the cable jack and does not require a separate set-top box. Plug-and-Play TV owners must  
obtain a CableCARD from their cable company in order to view scrambled programming services.  
Progressive Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively  
(progressively).  
Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television transmission that may be displayed with fewer  
than 480 progressively scanned lines (480P) in 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 format. 480 interlaced (480i) is the quality  
of today’s analog TV system.  
Source: Buying a Digital Television, CEA, HDTV Guide, 2005  
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)  
and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition (CERC) have made a new tip sheet available for digital  
television (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor. The file may be  
downloaded online at www.dtv.gov. While you’re there, check out the other useful information in the FCC  
is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition.  
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6.3 Index  
Contrast, 39, 64  
Reset Picture Mode, 42  
Sharpness, 40  
Tint, 39  
DTV Special Features  
Digital Closed Caption, 51  
Input Naming, 50  
Language, 48  
A
Accessories, 5  
Adjustments  
Selecting the Screen Size, 73  
Stepping through TV Channels, 35  
Volume, 9, 35, 68  
Advanced Video Features  
Black Level Extender, 40  
Color Temperature (Color Temperature, 41  
CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 40  
DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 40  
Flesh Tone, 41  
Reset, 59  
Sleep Timer, 49  
Wide, 49  
DTV Tuner Setup  
Auto Search, 46  
Daylight Saving, 48  
MTS, 47  
Partial Channel Search, 47  
Skip Channel, 47  
Time Zone, 47  
C
Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 68  
Coax (RF)  
Connecting for DTV, 15  
Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 19  
Component  
Tuner Mode, 46  
DVI  
Connecting your DVD Player, 21  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 17  
Connecting your DVD Player, 22  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18  
Composite (AV)  
G
Connecting your Basic Set-Top Box, 19  
Connecting your DVD Player, 23  
Contents, 4  
Glossary, 73  
H
Controls  
Front Panel, 9  
Side Panel, 9  
HDMI  
Connecting your DVD Player, 20  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16  
HDMI Input  
Audio Adjustment, 60  
Picture Adjustment, 60  
Setup, 60  
D
Disassembling, 7  
DTV  
Audio Adjustment, 43  
Parental Control, 54  
Picture Adjustment, 37  
Special Features, 48  
Tuner Setup, 46  
DTV Audio Adjust  
Audio Out, 44  
I
Inputs  
Antenna, 3  
Connectors, 14  
Rear Label, 10  
Installation  
Balance, 44  
Digital Audio Out, 44  
Equalizer, 43  
Lip Sync, 45  
Base removal, 6  
Preparation, 5  
Safety Instructions, 2  
Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 29  
Reset Audio Mode, 45  
Speakers, 44  
Surround, 44  
O
Volume, 43  
DTV Picture Adjust  
Advanced Video, 40  
Backlight, 38, 63  
Brightness, 38, 64  
Color, 39  
OSD  
Brightness Adjustment, 72  
Color Adjustment, 14  
Contrast Adjustment, 72  
Outputs  
Color Temperature, 64  
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Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre System, 26  
Audio Adjustment, 43  
Parental Control, 54  
Picture Adjustment, 37  
Special Features, 48  
TV Picture Adjust  
Advanced Video, 40  
Backlight, 38, 63  
Brightness, 38, 64  
Color, 39  
Color Temperature, 64  
Contrast, 39, 64  
Reset Picture Mode, 42  
Sharpness, 40  
P
Parental Control  
Block Unrated Programming, 58  
Canadian English Rating, 56  
Canadian French Rating, 57  
Channel Block, 54  
DTV Rating, 57  
Movie Rating, 56  
Password change, 58  
TV Rating, 55  
Tint, 39  
PC Input  
TV Special Features  
Closed Caption, 51  
Closed Caption On Mute, 51  
Input Naming, 50  
Language, 48  
Audio Adjustment, 66  
Auto Adjust, 63  
Picture Adjustment, 63  
Setup, 66  
PC Picture Adjust  
Reset, 59  
Sleep Timer, 49  
Wide, 49  
TV Tuner Setup, 46  
Auto Search, 46  
MTS, 47  
Fine Tune, 66  
H/V Position, 52  
Horizontal Position, 52, 65  
Horizontal Size, 52, 65  
Vertical Position, 52, 65  
Partial Channel Search, 47  
Skip Channel, 47  
Tuner Mode, 46  
R
Remote, 12  
Batteries, 13  
Range, 13  
Remote:, 13  
RGB  
Connecting your PC, 27  
V
Video Input  
Audio Adjustment, 61  
Auto Phase, 62  
Parental Control, 63  
Picture Adjustment, 61  
Setup, 61  
S
Screen Size explanation, 67  
S-Video  
Connecting your DVD Player, 23  
Connecting your VCR, 24  
Connecting your Video Camera, 24  
W
Watching TV  
Basic Adjustments, 35  
Basic connections, 29  
First Startup, 29  
T
Getting your Programs, 34  
Program Information, 36  
Status Information, 36  
Technical Specifications, 72  
Troubleshooting Guide, 68  
TV  
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