Vizio D43-C1 User Manual
VIZIO
USER MANUAL
Model D43-C1
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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory
default” setting and this is the setting in which power
savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default
picture settings or enabling other features will increase
power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary
to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. For more information on
the ENERGY STAR program, refer to energystar.gov.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VIZIO
Congratulations on the purchase of your new VIZIO HDTV.
To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these
instructions before using your product and retain them for future
reference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure there
are no missing or damaged parts.
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Extended Warranties
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standard warranty, VIZIO oers on-site extended warranty service
plans. These plans provide additional coverage during the standard
warranty period. To purchase an extended warranty service plan,
visit www.VIZIO.com.
WHEN READING THIS MANUAL
When you see this symbol, please read the
accompanying important warning or notice. It is
intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within dened
design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or re. To prevent
your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should be
observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your TV.
Read the following safety instructions before operating your TV.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage,
switch o the power before connecting other components
to your TV.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
When you see this symbol, please read the
accompanying helpful tip.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your TV.
• When moving your TV from an area of low temperature to
an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the
housing. Wait before turning on your TV to avoid causing
re, electric shock, or component damage.
• A distance of at least three feet should be maintained
between your TV and any heat source, such as a radiator,
heater, oven, amplier etc. Do not install your TV close to
smoke. Operating your TV close to smoke or moisture may
cause re or electric shock.
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet
are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of
your TV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these
openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place your
TV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is
provided.
• Never push any object into the slots and openings on your
TV cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of your TV.
Doing so could short circuit parts causing a re or electric
shock. Never spill liquids on your TV.
• Your TV should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company.
• Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. This may
compromise the integrity of the display. The manufacturer’s
warranty does not cover user abuse or improper
installations.
• The power cord must be replaced when using dierent
voltage than the voltage specied. For more information,
contact your dealer.
• When connected to a power outlet, power is always owing
into your TV. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power
cord.
• The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within the
inside of your TV that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords.
Overloading can result in re or electric shock.
• The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily
accessible.
• Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV.
Any other voltage than the specied voltage may cause re
or electric shock.
• Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid
electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during
electrical storms.
• Unplug your TV during a lightning storm or when it will not
be used for long period of time. This will protect your TV
from damage due to power surges.
• Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself.
Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to
high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair
is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to
qualied service personnel.
• WARNING: Keep your TV away from moisture. Do not
expose your TV to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into
your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.
Continuous use in this case may result in re or electric
shock.
• Do not use your TV if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke
or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and
contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your
TV yourself.
• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your TV
is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal
components may function abnormally. Unplug the power
cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair.
Continued use of your TV may cause re or electric shock.
• Do not install your TV in an area with heavy dust or high
humidity. Operating your TV in environments with heavy
dust or high humidity may cause re or electric shock.
• Follow instructions for moving your TV. Ensure that the
power cord and any other cables are unplugged before
moving your TV.
• When unplugging your TV, hold the AC/DC power adapter,
not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the
wires inside the cord and cause re or electric shock. When
your TV will not be used for an extended period of time,
unplug the power cord.
splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
• CAUTION - These servicing instructions are for use by
qualied service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operating instructions unless you are
qualied to do so.
• The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
h
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated DANGEROUS VOLTAGE within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector
with wet hands.
• Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect
polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can
damage the remote control or injure the operator. Do not
expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or
the like.
• If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:
- The power cord fails or frays.
- Liquid sprays or any object drops into your TV.
- Your TV is exposed to rain or other moisture.
- Your TV is dropped or damaged in any way.
- The performance of your TV changes substantially.
• This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION
PROTECTION
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.
Ground Clamp
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.
Antenna Lead In Wire
Electric Service Equipment
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC ART 250, part H)
Table of Contents
Installing the TV .....................................................3
Inspecting the Package Contents ...................... 3
Installing the TV .................................... 3
Installing the TV Stand ........................................................... 3
Installing the Stand ................................................................ 4
Installing the TV on a Wall ..................................................... 6
Controls and Connections .....................................7
Back Panel ......................................... 7
Side Panel ......................................... 8
Front Panel ........................................ 9
Using the Remote .................................. 10
Replacing the Batteries ........................................................ 11
Connecting Your Devices .....................................12
Connecting A Device ................................ 12
Connecting an Audio Device ......................... 15
Connecting an Audio Device - ARC .................... 17
Completing the First-Time Setup ........................18
Adjusting the Color Calibration Settings ............................ 25
Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings ..................................... 26
Adjusting the Audio Settings ......................... 29
Changing the Equalizer Settings ......................................... 30
Deleting the Custom Audio Mode ....................................... 30
Setting Timers ..................................... 31
Setting the Sleep Timer........................................................ 31
Setting the Auto Power O Feature .................................... 31
Setting Up Channels ................................ 32
Selecting a Channel Source ................................................. 32
Finding Channels .................................................................. 32
Adding New Channels .......................................................... 33
Skipping Channels ................................................................ 34
Listening to Alternate Audio ......................... 35
Changing the Analog Audio Language ................................ 35
Changing the Digital Audio Language................................. 35
Setting Up Closed Captioning ........................ 36
Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions ....... 36
Renaming Devices on the Input Menu ................. 38
Using the On-Screen Menu .................................19
Navigating the On-Screen Menu ...................... 19
Changing the Input Source .......................... 20
Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio .................... 20
Adjusting the Picture Settings ........................ 21
Adjusting the More Picture Settings ................................... 22
Adjusting the Picture Mode Edit Settings ........................... 23
Creating a Custom Picture Mode ........................................ 23
Locking and Unlocking the Custom Picture Modes ........... 24
Deleting a Custom Picture Mode ........................................ 24
Changing the TV Settings ............................ 39
Viewing System Information ............................................... 39
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language .......................... 40
Setting the Time and Local Settings .................................... 40
Using the Parental Controls ................................................ 41
Accessing the Parental Controls Menu ............................... 41
Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings .............................. 41
Locking and Unlocking Channels ........................................ 41
Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating ...................... 42
Changing the Parental Control Passcode ........................... 42
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Resetting the Content Locks ................................................ 42
Adjusting the Wide Mode (Aspect Ratio) ............................ 43
Controlling Other Devices with CEC .................................... 44
Turning the Power Indicator On or O ............................... 45
Using the Reset & Admin Menu ...................... 45
Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ..................... 45
Using the Guided Setup Menu ....................... 46
Using the Info Window .............................. 47
Using the USB Media Player ................................48
Using the USB Media Player ......................... 48
Preparing your USB drive to play USB media .................... 48
Playing USB media ............................................................... 48
Removing the USB drive from the TV ................................. 48
Specications .......................................................53
Limited Warranty .................................................55
Legal & Compliance .............................................56
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Installing the TV
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INSPECTING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package
contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or
damaged.
VIZIO LED HDTV
Remote control
with batteries
INSTALLING THE TV
After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package
contents you can begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in
two ways:
• On a at surface, using the included stand
• On a wall, using a VESA-standard wall mount (not included)
Installing the TV Stand
Your TV includes a stand designed to support the weight of the TV
and keep it from falling over. However, the TV can still fall over if:
• It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface
• It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved
• If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured.
TV stands
Power cord
Quick Start Guides
(1 English, 1 French/Spanish)
4 x M4 28mm
Phillips screws
PACKAGE CONTENTS
TV ON STANDS
3
Installing the Stand
1
It is recommended that two people take part in the stand installation.
Remove any plastic wrapping from the TV and the stand.
Place the TV screen-down on a clean, at surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen,
place the TV on a soft surface such as a blanket and avoid any sharp edges.
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1
Insert the left and right stands into the base of the TV.
Insert two (2) M4 28 mm Phillips screws (included) into the back of the TV
and tighten them using a Phillips screwdriver, to secure each stand to the TV.
When you are nished, place the TV on a stable, level surface.
5
Installing the TV on a Wall
To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult
the information below to nd the appropriate mount for your TV
model:
Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent
injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you.
D43-C1
Screw Size: M6 (not included)
Hole Pattern: 200 mm (V) x 200 mm (H)
Weight w/o Stand: 19.40 lbs
Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight
of the TV. After you have determined that you have the correct
mount for your TV, you can begin the installation.
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WALL MOUNT SCREW LOCATIONS
To install your TV on a wall:
1. Disconnect any cables connected to your TV.
2. Place the TV face-down on a clean, at, stable surface. Be sure
the surface is clear of debris that can scratch or damage the
TV.
3. Remove the base by loosening and removing the screws.
4. Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following
the instructions that came with your mount.
Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the
weight/load of this TV.
For some wall mounts, you may want to use cables with
right-angle connectors. This allows the TV to rest closer
to the wall.
6
Controls and Connections
2
USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to display photos.
HDMI - Connect an HDMI device.
Stereo Audio Out - Connect an RCA audio device, such as sound bar.
Optical Audio Out - Connect an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as a
home audio receiver or sound bar.
Coaxial - Connect a coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna.
Component/Composite - Connect a component or composite device.
HDMI - Connect an HDMI device.
BACK PANEL
7
2
Power - Press once to turn on the TV.
Press and hold to turn o the TV
Input - Press once to access the INPUT menu.
SIDE PANEL
8
FRONT PANEL
2
REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.
The power indicator ashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds.
To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see
or O
on page 45
.
Turning the Power Indicator On
9
FRONT PANEL
USING THE REMOTE
2
INPUT
Change the currently-displayed input.
A/V CONTROLS
Control USB media player.
CLOSED CAPTIONS
Open the closed caption menu.
Exit
Close the on-screen menu.
Ok
Select the highlighted menu option.
BACK
Go to the previous on-screen menu.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Increase or decrease loudness of
the audio.
MUTE
Turn the audio o or on.
NUMBER PAD
Manually enter a channel.
WIDE
Switch the display mode.
POWER
Turn the TV on or o.
INFO
Display the info window.
MENU
Display the on-screen menu.
ARROW
Navigate the on-screen menu.
GUIDE
Display the info window.
V BUTTON
Open the USB media player.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Change the channel.
LAST
Return to the channel last viewed.
DASH
Use with number pad to manually enter
a digital sub-channel.
(For example, 18-4 or 18-5.)
10
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacing the Batteries
2
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that
the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-)
symbols inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
11
Connecting Your Devices
CONNECTING A DEVICE
Your TV can be used to display output from most devices.
1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an
available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc.).
2. Turn the TV and your device o.
3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the
device.
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Cable/Satellite Box
4. Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match the
connection you used (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, etc.).
DVD/Blu-ray Player
HDMI CABLE
BEST
COMPONENT CABLE
BETTER
COAXIAL CABLE
BETTER
Game Console
• DIGITAL
• HD VIDEO (1080p)*
• HD AUDIO
• ANALOG
• HD VIDEO (1080p)*
• STEREO AUDIO
• ANALOG
• HD VIDEO (1080i)*
• STEREO AUDIO
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AV CABLE
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* Maximum resolution
• ANALOG
• VIDEO (480i)*
• STEREO AUDIO
CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES
3
AV CABLE
AV cables (or composite cables) are the traditional way
of connecting your devices to your TV. Video signals are
sent over the yellow connector while audio is sent over
the red and white connectors.
• Video Resolutions up to 480i
• Analog Connection
• Audio and Video Signals
Y/V L R
COAXIAL CABLE
Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connecting
antennas and cable television signals to your TV. Coaxial
cables carry both audio and video signals through a
single connector.
• HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i
• Analog Connection
• Audio and Video Signals
Coaxial
GOOD BETTER
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