Vizio HDTV VX20L User Manual

VIZIO VX20L HDTV User Manual

Dear VIZIO Customer,

Congratulations on your new VIZIO VX20L 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 VX20L High Definition Television.

For assistance, please call 714-668-0588 or email us at

techsupport@vinc.com.

To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV,

please visit our website at

www.vizioce.com or

call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). We recommend you register your VIZIO VX20L

HDTV either at our website

www.vizioce.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 onsite 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 VX20L.

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VIZIO is a registered trademark of V, Inc. HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the VX20L LCD HDTV.

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VX20L LCD HDTV. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the VX20L LCD HDTV. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insu re compatibility.

• When moving the VX20L LCD HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form on the

housing. Do not turn on the VX20L LCD HDTV immediately after this to a void causing fire, electric shock or component damage.

• Do not place the VX20L LCD HDTV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the VX20L LCD HDTV falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the VX20L LCD HDTV.

• A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the VX20L LCD HDTV and any heat source, i.e. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install the product close to smoke. Operating the product close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock.

• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the VX20L LCD HDTV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the VX20L LCD HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push any object into the slot on the VX20L LCD HDTV cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the VX20L LCD HDTV.

• The VX20L LCD HDTV 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.

• The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer.

• The VX20L LCD HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the applian ce sa fely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.

• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Ove rloading can result in fire or electric shock.

• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• Only the marked power source can be used for the product. Any power source other than the specified one may cause fire or electric

shock.

• Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.

• Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect the VX20L LCD HDTV from

damage due to power surges.

• Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, the risk of electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, please contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous u se in thi s cas e m a y result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use the product 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 the product yourself.

• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the product 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 the product may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not install the product in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating the product in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.

• Follow instructions for moving the product. Ensure that the power connector and any other cables are unplugged before moving the product.

• Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Pulling the power cable itself may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. When the product will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector.

• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.

• Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury

and contamination the remote controller.

• If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer:

The power connector fails or frays.

o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the VX20L LCD HDTV. o The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture. o The Display is dropped or damaged in any way. o The performance of the Display changes substantially.

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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 VX20L HDTV and it accompanying 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 VX20L HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.

The VX20L HDTV weighs approximately 17lb and is about 20” 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 VX20L HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure

Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VX20L HDTV are sold separately

Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote

VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX20L HDTV

To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizioce.com

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Installation Preparation

Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is about 85W, 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.

VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com

Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting

The VIZIO VX20L can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VX20L on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base.

To remove the stand base

1. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VX20L.

2. Place the VX20L 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 releases.

4. Remove the four (4) screws that were hidden by the panel, while holding the base.

5. Carefully remove the stand base.

6. The metal bracket remaining will not interfere with the wall mount.

To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VX20L, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at

www.vizioce.com

or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections.................................................................. 8

1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................8

1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................8

1.3 Rear Panel Connections .....................................................................................................................................9

1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection ..............................................................................................................................9

1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control.......................................................................................................................10

1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control..............................................................................................12

1.5.2 Remote Control Range..............................................................................................................................12

1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................12

Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment .................................................................................. 13

2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................13

2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................................14

2.2.1 Using HDMI...............................................................................................................................................14

2.2.2 Using Component Video ............................................................................................................................15

2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV-S)................................................................................................................................16

2.2.4 Using Composite (AV-C) Video .................................................................................................................16

2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................................17

2.3.1 Using HDMI...............................................................................................................................................17

2.3.2 Using Component Video ............................................................................................................................19

2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box.................................................................................................................20

2.4.1 Using Composite Video.............................................................................................................................20

2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)........................................................................................................................................20

2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...........................................................................................................21

2.6 Connecting Coaxial (RF)................................................................................................................................... 21

2.6.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................21

2.6.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................22

2.6.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR.........................................................................................22

2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................23

2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................23

Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television................................................................... 24

3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................24

3.2 Using a PC........................................................................................................................................................26

3.3 Watching a TV Program....................................................................................................................................27

3.4 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings.........................................................................................................................27

3.5 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................28

3.6 Information on HDTV Status .............................................................................................................................28

Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV................................................................... 29

4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD).................................................................................................................29

4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................30

4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................30

4.2.2 Backlight....................................................................................................................................................30

4.2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................31

4.2.4 Contrast.....................................................................................................................................................31

4.2.5 Color..........................................................................................................................................................31

4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................31

4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................32

4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................32

4.2.9 Advanced Video ........................................................................................................................................33

4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................34

4.3.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................34

4.3.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................34

4.3.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................34

4.3.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................34

4.3.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................35

4.3.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................35

4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup.......................................................................................................................................35

4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................35

4.4.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................35

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4.4.3 Skip Channel.............................................................................................................................................35

4.4.4 Time Zone ................................................................................................................................................. 36

4.4.5 Daylight Saving..........................................................................................................................................36

4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup........................................................................................................................................36

4.5.1 Language...................................................................................................................................................36

4.5.2 Sleep Timer...............................................................................................................................................36

4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption.............................................................................................................................. 36

4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption...............................................................................................................................36

4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style......................................................................................................................37

4.5.6 Reset All Settings ......................................................................................................................................37

4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control........................................................................................................................38

4.6.1 Channel Block ...........................................................................................................................................38

4.6.2 TV Rating...................................................................................................................................................39

4.6.3 Movie Rating..............................................................................................................................................39

4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming..................................................................................................................40

4.6.5 Change the Password ...............................................................................................................................40

4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment.........................................................................................................................41

4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment...........................................................................................................................41

4.9 HDMI Input Setup..............................................................................................................................................41

4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment.......................................................................................................................42

4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment.........................................................................................................................42

4.12 Video Input Setup............................................................................................................................................ 42

4.13 Video Input Parental Control ...........................................................................................................................43

4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................43

4.14.1 Auto Adjust..............................................................................................................................................43

4.14.2 Backlight..................................................................................................................................................43

4.14.3 Brightness................................................................................................................................................43

4.14.4 Contrast...................................................................................................................................................44

4.14.5 Color Temperature...................................................................................................................................44

4.14.6 H-SIZE.....................................................................................................................................................45

4.14.7 H. Position...............................................................................................................................................45

4.14.8 V. Position ...............................................................................................................................................45

4.14.9 Fine Tune ................................................................................................................................................45

4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment.............................................................................................................................45

4.16 PC Input Setup................................................................................................................................................45

4.17 Understanding Viewing Features ....................................................................................................................46

4.17.1 Viewing Modes ........................................................................................................................................46

4.17.2 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode...................................................................................................................47

4.17.3 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...................................................................................................................47

4.17.4 Setting the Sleep Timer...........................................................................................................................48

4.18 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control.........................................................................................49

4.18.1 Programming for VCR .............................................................................................................................49

4.18.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box.......................................................................................................49

4.18.3 Programming for DVD Player..................................................................................................................50

4.18.4 Searching for Component Codes ............................................................................................................50

4.19 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ..................................................................................................................50

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................................. 51

5.1 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................51

5.2 Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................................................51

5.3 Telephone & Technical Support........................................................................................................................53

5.4 Compliance .......................................................................................................................................................54

5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement......................................................................................................54

Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information ........................................................................... 55

6.1 Specifications....................................................................................................................................................55

6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions........................................................................................................................56

6.3 Index .................................................................................................................................................................57

6.4 Limited Product Warranty..................................................................................................................................59

6.4.1 VIZIO Extended Service Warranty.............................................................................................................59

6.5 Component Program Codes..............................................................................................................................60

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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 (

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.

Channel ▲/▼ – 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.

Volume ◄/► – 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) – Repeated pressing of this buttons steps through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV-C (Composite Video, yellow RCA plug), AV-S (S-Video), Component, RGB, and HDMI. 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.

) – Switch the VX20L on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to the VX20L

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1.3 Rear Panel Connections

1. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here.

2. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only.

3. HDMI – Connect the source of 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.vizioce.com calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).

4. RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the

rear of the TV indicates this connection.

5. COMPONENT (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 green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio inputs. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.

6. DTV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from Cable Box) for Digital

TV.*

* For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org

or by

1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection

7. HEADPHONE – Connect your headphone here for personalized

listening without disturbing others.

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1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control

The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages.

VIZIO Remote Control Button Description

SET – This button starts all programming of the Remote Control. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode.

Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV – This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to operate

the VX20L.

VCR – This button selects a programmed VCR. CABLE – This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a

satellite TV set-top box.

DVD – This button selects a programmed DVD player. 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.

- / ENTER – This button works as a DASH button in the DTV mode. 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 ENTER 2.

CH (+ or -) – These buttons change the channels up or down. LAST – This button recalls the previously viewed channel. MUTE – This button turns the sound on and off. VOL (+ or -) – These

buttons turn the volume up or down.

MENU – Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. INFO – This button displays the image and system information display. GUIDE – This button displays program information. Note: this button is

only functional for DTV.

EXIT – This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

- These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). OK – Use this button to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display

(OSD) menus.

NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the remote). If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the remote to set the functions back to TV.

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WIDE/Record – This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are Normal and Zoom. This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control.

SLEEP/Pause – This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer for 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 90 0r 120 minutes. Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.

MTS/Play – This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. Additionally, this button plays the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.

CC/Stop – This button will select the Closed Caption mode. The options are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Additionally, this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.

TV/Previous Chapter – Press this button to select TV. Note: this button

has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO VX20L. This button also

functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control.

AV/Reverse – Repeated pressing of this button with switch between AV-C (Composite, yellow RCA) and AV-S (S-Video) inputs. Additionally, this button rewinds the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.

COMPONENT/Forward – Press this button to select the Component (YPbPr) input. Additionally, this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.

HDMI/ Next Chapter – Press this button to select the HDMI input. Additionally, this button functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the remote control.

ZOOM (- and +) – Use these buttons to increase or decrease the size of the picture. Note that in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the screen.

FREEZE – Press this button to “Freeze-Frame” the current screen. Press this button again the continue playing.

RGB – This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. PIP – Use this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP CH (- and +) – These buttons are used to select the channels within

the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. AUDIO – Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the

sub-screen while in PIP mode. PIP INPUT – Press the button to choose the PIP input. Note: The TV must

be in PIP mode for this button to be functional. For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 4.17.2 - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 47.

IZE – Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from one of the following: small, medium

PIP S

or large.

MODE – Use this button to change the picture mode from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. SWAP – Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP mode.

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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 form 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 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 VX20L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays.

Rear

Connection

Quality (type)

Connector

Panel Color

Codes

Description

Best

(digital)

Best

(digital)

- - - - - - - - - - - Good

(analog)

Best

(analog)

Better

(analog)

White

Black

Blue

Green

and

Purple

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital 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.

DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the High Definition content.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard

NTSC TV using antenna or cable. 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.

Component - 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.

Good

(analog)

Good

(analog)

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Red

Yellow

and

Orange

S-Video (AV-S) - 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.

Composite (AV-C) - The complete video signal is carried through this single pin connector. This is the most commonly used video connection.

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2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player

You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VX20L; HDMI, Component, AV (SVideo or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you.

2.2.1 Using HDMI

DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX20L for optimal results.

Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIOCE.com

Connecting your DVD Player (Best):

For DVD Players with DVI:

or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.

3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

4. 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.

1. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player.

2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI 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. Turn on the power to the HDTV and your Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.

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5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the

DVD player.

remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote.

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2.2.2 Using Component Video

Connecting your DVD Player (Better):

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on y our DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 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. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.

4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.

5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV.

6. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

7. Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component 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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2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV-S)

Connecting your DVD Player (Good):

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (yellow area) at the rear of the HDTV.

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 AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of the HDTV.

4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

5. Select AV-S using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.

2.2.4 Using Composite (AV-C) Video

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 AV1 group (yellow 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 AV1 group (yellow 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 AV-C 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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2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box

2.3.1 Using HDMI

HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results.

Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best):

Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters. See www.vizioce.com

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

2. 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. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

4. 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:

c) 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.

d) 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.

or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

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For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI:

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 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. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

5. 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: The HDMI Input is for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. Use the RGB PC input for a greater selection of PC formats.

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. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 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. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.

4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.

5. 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 Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV.

6. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

7. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.

Note:

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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2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box

2.4.1 Using Composite Video

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.

2. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV.

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. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.

5. Select AV-C 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. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.

2. 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. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.

4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE 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 VCR or Video Camera

1. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.

2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (yellow area) at the rear of the HDTV.

3. 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 AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of the HDTV.

4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.

5. Select AV-S 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.

2.6 Connecting Coaxial (RF)

2.6.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV.

2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-ofthe-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of the HDTV.

3. Turn on the power to the HDTV.

4. 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. Refer to

www.antennaweb.org

c) Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded. d) For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIOCE.com

call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623).

for detailed information.

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2.6.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV.

2. Connect the c oaxial (RF) connec tor from your antenna or cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV

3. Turn on the power to the HDTV.

4. 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.

2.6.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR.

2. 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. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR.

4. 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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2.7 Connecting a PC Computer

1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer.

2. 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. Turn on the HDTV and PC Computer.

5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the Remote Control.

Note:

a) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB

PC, set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1360x768 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

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2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions

Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz)

640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37.5 75.00 N N 31.500 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.320 800x600 60 37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49.500

800x600 85 53.7 85.06 P P 56.250 1024x768 60 48.4 60.01 N N 65.000 1024x768 75 60.0 75.03 P P 78.750

*1360x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500

NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode

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Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television

For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 5.

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 13 ~ 23 for detailed steps)

3. Turning Po Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control.

4. 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, AV-C (Composite Video, yellow RCA plug), AV-S (S-Video), Component, RGB, and HDMI.

5. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on, the HDTV will have the DTV/TV input selected and will guide through some setup screens. If it is not the first time the HDTV has been powered on, you will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels.

Note: If you do not see this option within the OSD, you might have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source.

a. The screen will show ‘snow’ and

wer On

the first Initial Setup OSD panel. Press the OK button on the

remote control.

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b. The Language choice screen will

be displayed; the default English option is highlighted. If you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Español, 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.

c. The Tuner screen will be

displayed; default choice is Antenna. If you are using Cable, press the button to highlight CABLE.

Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen.

d. The Channel Scan screen will be

displayed; default choice is Scan. Press the OK 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 OK button.

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e. 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 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.

f. When finished, the Complete

screen will be displayed to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup.

Press the OK button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV.

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3.2 Using a PC

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.

Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz)

640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37.5 75.00 N N 31.500 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.320 800x600 60 37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49.500

800x600 85 53.7 85.06 P P 56.250 1024x768 60 48.4 60.01 N N 65.000 1024x768 75 60.0 75.03 P P 78.750

*1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500

NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode

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3.3 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 th e 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 +/- 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 and AV-C inputs.

3.4 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 WIDE

button on the remote control to switch among the modes. Fore more information see Section 4.17.1 – Viewing Modes, on page 46.

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3.5 Program Information

Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner.

Press the or button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you pause at a channel, the program list will update with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program for that channel. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature.

3.6 Information on HDTV Status

When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV.

Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster

Program Rating

Closed Caption is available

Audio is Stereo

NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)

TV Channel Number

Station Name: provided by Broadcaster

Source is Cable

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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, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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 Parental Controls

3. Once the menu option is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the CH + or CH – button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust.

4. Press the button on the remote control or the VOL – button on the side of the HDTV to begin adjustment of the item.

5. Press OK when finished.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu.

7. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.

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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 or button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game.

If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for you are for the Backlight and Advanced Video; the rest are preset.

4.2.2 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

4.2.8 Color Temperature

Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection.

The default is NORMAL; this is the 6500K setting. Press the or button if you want to choose

the Cool or Warm option.

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 or button to adjust the color.

Press the OK button when finished. Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.

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4.2.9 Advanced Video

Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture.

DNR

Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). Use this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture. Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting.

Black Level Extender

Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. Use this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance in the dark areas of the picture. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off.

White Peak Limiter

Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Use this feature to limit excessive white in bright areas of the picture, caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from the antenna or cable. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off.

CTI

Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). This feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting.

Flesh Tone

Press the button to highlight Flesh Tone. In some cases, activation of this feature can result in a more pleasing production of sky and flesh color. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off.

Adaptive Luma

Press the button to highlight 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 turn this feature On or Off.

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4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment

4.3.1 Volume

When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page.

Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. Press the button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a

small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.

The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed.

4.3.2 Bass

Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a

small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation.

4.3.3 Treble

Press the button to highlight the Treble selection. Press the button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a

small Treble Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation.

4.3.4 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.

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4.3.5 Surround

Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off.

4.3.6 Speakers

Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the 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.

4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup

When you first used your VX20L 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.

4.4.1 Tuner Mode

When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the TV page.

Press the button to highlight the Tuner Mode selection.

Press the button to choose Cable or Air (Antenna) depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV / TV Input.

4.4.2 Auto Search

Press the button to highlight the Auto Search selection.

Press the button to Auto Search for TV channels available. The TV will automatically search for analog and digital channels.

4.4.3 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 the 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.

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4.4.4 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 button to highlight the Auto Search selection.

Press the button to select your area.

4.4.5 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 button to select On or Off.

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 button until the SETUP page is displayed.

Press the button to highlight the Language selection. The default is English.

Press the button to select Français or Español.

4.5.2 Sleep Timer

Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select the timer to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption

When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1

or CC2.

4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption

When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. Press the button to select Service 1.

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4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style

When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption.

Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broadcast which means the style is the same as the broadcast channel has chosen for transmission.

Press the button to select Custom. The Custom page allows you to change the font

size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the Closed Caption.

4.5.6 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.

Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control

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4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control

4.6.1 Channel Block

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 button to display the PARENTAL page.

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.

Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection.

Press the button to turn it on or off.

Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password.

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4.6.2 TV Rating

Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the 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 – Sexual dialog D – Sexual dialog L – Adult language S – Sexual situations V - Violence FV – Fantasy violence

Press the or button to navigate through the TV rating options. Press the button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).

4.6.3 Movie Rating

Press the button to highlight the 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 R – Mature audience NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age X – No one under 17 years of age

Press the or button to navigate through the Movie rating options. Press the button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).

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4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming

Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control men 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.

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4.6.5 Change the Password

Press the button to highlight the Access Code Edit selection.

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.

Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password.

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4.7 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. The menu difference is that there is no icon alon Control adjustments.

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4.8 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. The menu difference is that there is no icon alon Control adjustments.

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4.9 HDMI Input Setup

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4.10 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 differen DTV / TV adjustments.

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4.11 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 differen DTV / TV adjustments.

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4.12 Video Input Setup

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4.13 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 4.6. The menu differen DTV / TV adjustments.

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4.14 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

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4.14.1 Auto Adjust

When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection.

Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically.

4.14.2 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.

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.

4.14.3 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.

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4.14.4 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.

4.14.5 Color Temperature

Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection.

The default is NORMAL; this is the 6500K setting. Press the or button if you want to choose

the Cool or Warm option.

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 or button to adjust the color.

Press the OK button when finished. Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.

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4.14.6 H-SIZE

Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the or button to adjust

the horizontal size.

4.14.7 H. Position

Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Use the or button to

adjust the horizontal position.

4.14.8 V. Position

Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the or button to adjust

the vertical position.

4.14.9 Fine Tune

Press the button to highlight the Fine Tune selection. Press the button to start tuning the to the PC signal. Use the or button to adjust the tuning.

4.15 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 icon Control adjustments.

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4.16 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 me the top for TV adjustments and no Closed Caption.

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4.17 Understanding Viewing Features

Your HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control.

4.17.1 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.

Zoom Mode When watching a widescreen (1.78:1, 1.85:1, or 2.35:1 source)

program or movie, the display image is zoomed proportionally to fill the width of the screen. The top and bottom are cut off to remove most of the source material’s black bars. This mode is good for programs or movies with sub-titles.

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.

Note: Viewing modes are saved based on input. For example, you lasted

watched a DVD in widescreen mode and then watched TV in standard mode.

When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will return to widescreen.

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4.17.2 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode

Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen). The sub-screen can be set to small, medium or large.

See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources.

SUB

MAIN

DTV / TV AV Component 9 RGB 9 HDMI 9

DTV / TV AV Component RGB HDMI

9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

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“9” – Indicates which inputs are available for PIP mode. *When HDMI is used for the Sub-Screen it cannot support 1080i.

4.17.3 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings

The PIP channel is independent of the main TV channel. To change the PIP channel, press the PIP CH + or - button on the remote control.

Repeated pressing of the PIP button will turn on, turn off the PIP mode.

Repeated pressing of the PIP INPUT button will cycle through the inputs for PIP. This button has no effect when PIP is off.

Press the PIP SIZE button to alternate between Small, Medium and Large PIP sizes.

You can swap the program that is in the main picture with the program in the PIP sub-picture. To swap the main picture program with the PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. If you press SWAP again, it will return the program to the main picture.

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4.17.4 Setting the Sleep Timer

The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically.

To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control:

1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of you screen.

2. Press the SLEEP button one or more times to select the time you want. The choices are 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

To turn off the sleep time using the remote control, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears on the screen.

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4.18 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control

You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player.

4.18.1 Programming for VCR

1. Manually turn on the VCR.

2. Press the VCR button on the remote control.

3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.

4. Find the programming code for your VCR in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered.

If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer.

5. Point the remote control at the VCR and press the POWER button. The VCR will turn off.

Note:

a) If your VCR does not respond, try all the codes for your VCR brand. If the codes

do not work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”

b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that

may include more functionality.

4.18.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box

1. Manually turn on the Cable Box.

2. Press the CBL button on the remote control.

3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.

4. Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered.

If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer.

5. Point the remote control at the Cable Box and press the POWER button. The Cable Box will turn off.

Note:

a) If your Cable Set-Top Box does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the

codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”

b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may

include more functionality.

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4.18.3 Programming for DVD Player

1. Manually turn on the DVD Player.

2. Press the DVD button on the remote control.

3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.

4. Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered.

If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer.

5. Point the remote control at the DVD Player and press the POWER button. The DVD Player will turn off.

Note:

a) If your DVD player does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes

do not work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”

b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that

may include more functionality.

4.18.4 Searching for Component Codes

If you cannot find the manufacturer in the component list or the program code does not work, you can use the remote control to search for the correct component code.

To search for a component code:

1. Turn on the component.

2. Press the matching component button on the remote control.

3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED flashes twice.

4. Press 9 9 1. The LED flashes twice.

5. Point the remote control at the component and then alternate between pressing the POWER

button and the component button on the remote control until the component turns off. If the component still does not respond, clear the component button, then repeat the search procedure.

4.19 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote

Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 11758 and then, if that does not work, 10178. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 4digit code, try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 3-digit code (Echostar or Dish Network for example), use code 627.

Note: Some buttons may not function as expected on your cable or satellite remote. Typically power, volume and mute will work.

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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5.1 Maintenance

Important

1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV.

2. 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. Use the VIZIO soft cloth (included) for cleaning.

2. 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. Use the VIZIO soft cotton cloth (included) to gently clean the screen.

2. 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 1-714-668-0588 or email us at

Problem Solution No power. Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo).

No sound. Check your audio connection

If the screen is black. Check your input connections.

techsupport@vinc.com.

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.

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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Power is ON but no screen image.

Wrong or abnormal colors appear.

Control buttons do not work. Press only one button at a time. Remote Control does not

work.

There appears to be image quality issues.

You cannot see a picture. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.

You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound.

The picture has abnormal patterns.

The display image does not cover the entire screen.

You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound.

The TV has pixels that are always dark or colored.

You see “noise” or “trash” on the screen.

You switch to a different input and the volume changes.

You switch to a different input and the screen size changes.

Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video 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.

If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected.

Make sure batteries are inserted correctly Batteries could be weak. Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.

For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If HD 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 interferenc e and deficiencies you did not know you had.

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 a ny key on

your keyboard to “wake” your computer. 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.

Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back 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.

If you are using RGB mode, make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen Display (OSD) are set correctly.

If you are using TV, AV-C, AV-S or Component with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes.

Make sure that the volume is not turned down. Make sure that the sound is not muted. Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly.

Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision 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.

When your LCD HDTV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted (increased) to match your TV’s display capabilities. Upconverting can cause noise or trash.

The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. If the sound level is higher or lower from another source, then the loudness will change.

The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular i nput (AV-C, AV-S, Component, HDMI and TV).

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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 Users. Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly

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. To use this function, press the “ZOOM” key on the remote control and cycle among the available options.

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.

E-mail: techsupport@vinc.com

Tel: (714)668-0588

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

320A Kalmus Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Tel: (714) 668.0588 Fax: (714) 668-9099

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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 CSA Germany VDE UK 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. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. 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. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with

the emission limits.

3. 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 20” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio

Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.32475mm (H) x 0.32475mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors 16.2 Million (6-bit + FRC) Brightness 450 cd/m2 (typical) Contrast 700:1 (typical) Viewing Angle >160° (horizontal), >140° (vertical) Inputs 1x Co-axial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 1x HDMI™** with HDCP (plus Stereo Audio RCA for

DVI source), 1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio, 1x S-

Video (AV-S) plus Stereo Audio (shared in AV-C), 1x Composite Video (AV-C) Outputs 1x Headphone Stereo Jack Features PIP, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive De-

Interlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input, NTSC Video decoding via

Video (Composite, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video via HDMI™**,

Component or RGB, HDTV via HDMI™**, Component (Set-Top Box required), Computer

640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1366x768 via RGB, Sound Enhancement Speakers Built-in, 3W x 2 Panel Life 50,000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100 ~ 240Vac at 50/60Hz Power Consumption 85 W average Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft Non-Operating Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft Dimensions 20.” W x 15.6” H x 8.4” D with stand; 20.” W x 14” H x 3.5” D without stand Net Weight 17 lbs with stand Gross Weight 22.5 lbs 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 settop 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 is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition.

. While you’re there, check out the other useful information in the FCC

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6.3 Index

Accessories, 4 Adjustments

Closed Caption, 11 Selecting the Screen Size, 27, 46, 56 Selecting the Screen Size, 11 Stepping through TV Channels, 27 Volume, 8, 27, 51

Advanced Video Features

Adaptive Luma, 33 Black Level Extender, 33 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 33 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 33 Flesh Tone, 33 White Peak Limiter, 33

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Sharpness, 32 Tint, 31

DTV Special Features

Closed Caption, 36 Closed Caption Style, 37 Language, 36 Reset, 37 Sleep Timer, 36

DTV Tuner Setup

Auto Search, 35 Daylight Saving, 36 Skip Channel, 35 Time Zone, 36 Tuner Mode, 35

DVI

Connecting your DVD Player, 14 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18

Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 51 Coax (RF)

Connecting for DTV, 21 Connecting for TV, 22 Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 20

Component

Connecting your DVD Player, 15 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 19

Composite (AV)

Connecting your Basic Set-Top Box, 20 Connecting your DVD Player, 16

Controls

Front Panel, 8 Side Panel, 8

DTV

Audio Adjustment, 34 Parental Control, 38 Picture Adjustment, 30 Special Features, 36 Tuner Setup, 35

DTV Audio Adjust

Balance, 34 Bass, 34 Simulated Surround Sound, 35 Speakers On/Off, 35 Treble, 34 Volume, 34

DTV Picture Adjust

Advanced Video, 33 Backlight, 30, 43 Brightness, 31, 43 Color, 31 Color Temperature, 32, 44 Contrast, 31, 44 Picture Mode, 30

Extended Warranty, 61

Glossary, 56

HDMI

Connecting your DVD Player, 14 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 17

HDMI Input

Audio Adjustment, 41 Picture Adjustment, 41 Setup, 41

Inputs

Antenna, 3 Connectors, 13 Rear Label, 9

Installation

Base removal, 5 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 24

OSD

Brightness Adjustment, 55 Closed Caption Selection, 11 Color Adjustment, 13 Contrast Adjustment, 55

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Parental Control

Block Unrated Programming, 40 Channel Block, 38 Movie Rating, 39 Password change, 40 TV Rating, 39

PC Input

Audio Adjustment, 45 Picture Adjustment, 43 Setup, 45

PC Picture Adjust

Auto Adjust, 43 Fine Tune, 45 Horizontal Position, 45 Horizontal Size, 45

Vertical Position, 45 PC Resolutions, 23 PIP and POP Inputs, 47

Remote

Batteries, 12

Layout, 10, 12, 49

Range, 12 Remote Control

Codes for other devices., 62

Programming to work your DVD Player, 50

Programming to work your Set-Top Box, 49

Programming to work your VCR, 49

Setting the Sleep Timer, 48

Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your

VIZIO TV, 50

RGB

Connecting your PC, 23

Audio Adjustment, 34 Parental Control, 38 Picture Adjustment, 30 Special Features, 36

TV Audio Adjust

Balance, 34 Bass, 34 Simulated Surround Sound, 35 Speakers On/Off, 35 Treble, 34 Volume, 34

TV Picture Adjust

Advanced Video, 33 Backlight, 30, 43 Brightness, 31, 43 Color, 31 Color Temperature, 32, 44 Contrast, 31, 44 Picture Mode, 30 Sharpness, 32 Tint, 31

TV Special Features

Closed Caption, 36 Language, 36 Reset, 37 Sleep Timer, 36

TV Tuner Setup, 35

Auto Search, 35 Skip Channel, 35 Tuner Mode, 35

Video Input

Audio Adjustment, 42 Parental Control, 43 Picture Adjustment, 42 Setup, 42

Screen Size explanation, 46 S-Video

Connecting your DVD Player, 16

Connecting your VCR, 21

Connecting your Video Camera, 21

Technical Specifications, 55 Troubleshooting Guide, 51

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Basic Adjustments, 27 Basic connections, 24 First Startup, 24 Getting your Programs, 27 Program Information, 28 Status Information, 28

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6.4 Limited Product Warranty

Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor and is only valid when purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on new and non-refurbished product, and available to customers in the Continental US, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. See below for the VIZIO Extended Service warranty.

VIZIO’s Responsibility

VIZIO Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the monitor using new or refurbished parts.

Service Labor

During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our Customer Support at (714) 668-0588. The determination of service will be made by VIZIO Customer Suppo rt. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

Parts

New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts will be used for repairs by VIZIO at its designated Service Center for one (1) year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

Service

During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, including replacement of the entire Panel. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs, you are responsible for all transportation charges to and from the service facility. VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the unit.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to an authorized VIZIO service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO

Not Covered

This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit accidents, abuse, misuse, operation contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, operation with faulty associated equipment, modification, alteration, improper servicing, tampering or normal wear and tear or TVs on which the serial number has been removed or defaced . Image Sticking caused by operating at excessive brightness levels for extended periods or mishandling are not covered by this warranty.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. OUR LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING OUR NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, COMMERCIAL LOSS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the only warranty applicable; no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty.

VIZIO retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty. In case of a cla im that is not covered by the warranty, you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the repair center.

Owner’s Responsibility

Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of sale to the end user. To ensure warranty service, keep the dated bill or sale receipt as evidence of

the purchase date.

Warranty Service

For warranty service information, contact VIZIO Customer Support at (714) 668-0588, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm PST or visit www.vizioce.com. Parts and service labor that are VIZIO’s responsibility (see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner’s expense. You must provide the model, serial number and date of purchase. Before you ask for warranty service, read your User Manual. You might avoid a service call.

Warranty conditions are subject to change, for latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding your warranty, please see complete details online at www.VIZIOCE.com

6.4.1 VIZIO Extended Service Warranty

Protect your investment beyond the standard warranty and experience piece of mind with VIZIO’s Extended Service Warranty. Depending on your model, plans are offered for 2-5 years. Visit www.vizioce.com or call 1-800-988-4196 to purchase a plan today.

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Setup Code for VCR’s

ABS 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037,

20240, 20278 Anam National 20162 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark 20240 Bell & Howell 20104 Broksonic 20184, 20121,

20209, 20002,

20479 Calix 20037 Canon 20035 Carver 20081 CCE 20072, 20278 Changhong 20048, 20081 Citizen 20037, 20278 Colt 20072 Craig 20037, 20047,

20240, 20072 Curtis Mathes 20060, 20035,

20162 Cybernex 20240 CyberPower 21972 Daewoo 20045, 20104,

20278 Dell 21972 Denon 20042 DirecTV 20739 Durabrand 20039, 20038 Electrohome 20037 Electrophonic 20037 Emerex 20032

Setup Code for VCR’s

Emerson 20035, 20037,

Fisher 20047, 20104 Fuji 20035, 20033 Fujitsu 20045 Gateway 21972 GE 20060, 20035,

General 20045 Go Video 20432 GoldStar 20037, 20209,

Haojie 20240 Harman/Kardon 20081, 20038 Harwood 20072 Hewlett Packard 21972 HI-Q 20047 Hitachi 20037, 20042,

Howard Computers 21972 HP 21972 Hughes Network

Systems iBUYPOWER 21972 JVC 20045, 20067 KEC 20037, 20278 Kenwood 20067, 20038 KLH 20072 Kodak 20035, 20037 Kolin 20043 LG 20037, 20045,

Logik 20072 LXI 20037 Magnavox 20035, 20039,

Magnin 20240

20184, 20240, 20045, 20121, 20043, 20209, 20002, 20278, 20479

20240

20038, 20225

20055

20042, 20739

20042, 20209, 20038

20081

Setup Code for VCR’s

Marantz 20035, 20081 Marta 20037 Matsushita 20035, 20162 Media Center PC 21972 MEI 20035 Memorex 20035, 20162,

20037, 20048, 20039, 20047, 20240, 20104,

20209, 20479 MGA 20240, 20043 MGN Technology 20240 Microsoft 21972 Mind 21972 Minolta 20042 Mitsubishi 20067, 20043 Motorola 20035, 20048 MTC 20240 Multitech 20072 NEC 20035, 20037,

20048, 20104,

20067, 20038 Newave 20037 Nikko 20037 Noblex 20240 Northgate 21972 Olympus 20035 Optimus 21062, 20162,

20037, 20048,

20104, 20432 Orion 20184, 20209,

20002, 20479 Panasonic 21062, 20035,

20162, 20616,

20225 Penney 20035, 20037,

20240, 20042,

20038 Pentax 20042 Philco 20035, 20479 Philips 20035, 20081,

20739, 20618 Pilot 20037

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Setup Code for VCR’s

Pioneer 20042, 20067 Polk Audio 20081 Profitronic 20240 Proscan 20060 Protec 20072 Pulsar 20039 Qisheng 20060 Quasar 20035, 20162 Radix 20037 Randex 20037 RCA 20060, 20035,

20240, 20042, 20880

Realistic 20035, 20037,

20048, 20047,

20104 ReplayTV 20616 Runco 20039 Sampo 20037, 20048 Samsung 20240, 20045,

20432 Sanky 20048, 20039 Sansui 20067, 20209,

20479 Sanyo 20047, 20240,

20104 Scott 20184, 20045,

20121, 20043 Sears 20035, 20037,

20047, 20042,

20104 Sharp 20048, 20209 Shintom 20072 Shogun 20240 Singer 20072 Sonic Blue 20616 Sony 20035, 20032,

20033, 20636,

21972 STS 20042 Sylvania 20035, 20081,

20043 Systemax 21972 Tagar Systems 21972 Tashiko 20037

Setup Code for VCR’s

Tatung 20045, 20067 Technics 20035, 20162 Teco 20035, 20037,

Teknika 20035, 20037 Tivo 20636, 20618,

TMK 20240 Toshiba 20045, 20042,

Totevision 20037, 20240 Touch 21972 Unitech 20240 Vector 20045 Vector Research 20038 Victor 20067 Video Concepts 20045 Videomagic 20037 Videosonic 20240 Viewsonic 21972 Wards 20060, 20035,

White Westinghouse

XR-1000 20035, 20072 Yamaha 20038 Zenith 20039, 20033,

ZT Group 21972

Setup Code for Cable Converters

ABC 00003, 00008,

Americast 00899 Bell & Howell 00014 Bell South 00899 Clearmaster 00883 ClearMax 00883 Coolmax 00883

20048, 20038

21503, 20739

20067, 20043, 21503, 21008, 21972

20048, 20047, 20081, 20240, 20042, 20072

20209, 20072

20209, 20479

00014

Setup Code for Cable Converters

Daeryung 01877, 00877,

Digi 00637 Director 00476 Dumont 00637 Gehua 00476 General

Instrument

GoldStar 00144 Hamlin 00009, 00273 Hitachi 00014 Jerrold 00476, 00810,

KNC 00008 LG 00144 Memorex 00000 Motorola 00476, 00810,

MultiVision 00012 Pace 01877, 00237 Panasonic 00000, 00008,

Panther 00637 Paragon 00000 Philips 00317, 01305 Pioneer 01877, 00877,

Pulsar 00000 Quasar 00000 RadioShack 00883 Regal 00279, 00273 Runco 00000 Samsung 00000, 00144 Scientific Atlanta 01877, 00877,

Sony 01006 Starcom 00003, 00014 Supercable 00276 Supermax 00883 Tocom 00012

00477, 00008

00476, 00810, 00276, 00003, 00014

00276, 00003, 00012, 00014

00276, 01254, 01376

00107

00144, 00533

00477, 00008

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Setup Code for Cable Converters

Torx 00003 Toshiba 00000 Trans PX 00276 Tristar 00883 TS 00003 V2 00883 Viewmaster 00883 Vision 00883 Vortex View 00883 Zenith 00000, 00525,

00899

Setup Code for Satellite Receivers

JVC 00775 LG 01414, 01226 Magnavox 00724, 00722 Memorex 00724 Mitsubishi 00749 Motorola 00869 NEC 01270 Next Level 00869 Panasonic 00247, 00701 Paysat 00724 Philips 01142, 00749,

Setup Code for Satellite Receivers

AlphaStar 00772 Chaparral 00216 Crossdigital 01109 DirecTV 00392, 00566,

Dish Network System

Dishpro 01005, 00775,

Echostar 01005, 00775,

Expressvu 00775 GE 00566 General

Instrument GOI 00775 Goodmans 01246 Hisense 01535 Hitachi 00819, 00222,

HTS 00775 Hughes Network

Systems I-Lo 01535

00639, 01142, 00247, 00749, 01749, 00724, 00819, 01856, 01076, 01109, 00099, 01392, 01640, 01442, 01414, 01108

01005, 00775, 01505

01505

00869

01250

01142, 00749, 01749, 01442

Proscan 00392, 00566 Proton 01535 RadioShack 00869 RCA 00392, 00566,

Samsung 01276, 01109,

Sanyo 01219 SKY 00856 Sony 00639, 01640 Star Choice 00869 Tivo 01142, 01442 Toshiba 00749, 01749,

UltimateTV 01640, 01392 Uniden 00724, 00722 US Digital 01535 USDTV 01535 Voom 00869 Zenith 00856, 01856

Setup Code for DVD Players

Aiwa 20641, 21912 Akai 20770 Allegro 20869 Apex Digital 20672, 20717,

01749, 00724, 01076, 00722, 00099, 01442

00855, 00143, 01392

01108

00790, 01285

20797, 21061,

Setup Code for DVD Players

20796, 21056, 21937, 20794,

21020, 21915 Blaupunkt 20717 Blue Parade 20571 Broksonic 20695 Changhong 20627, 21061 CineVision 20869 Coby 21086 Curtis Mathes 21087 CyberHome 21024, 21023,

21129, 20816,

21117 Daewoo 20833, 21172,

20869 Denon 20490 DVD2000 20521 Emerson 20591, 20675 Enterprise 20591 Fisher 21919 Funai 20675 Gateway 21158, 21073 GE 20522, 20717 Go Video 20744, 20833,

21099, 20783,

21075, 20869,

21730 Greenhill 20717 Harman/Kardon 20582, 20702 Hitachi 20573, 20664,

21919 Hiteker 20672 Initial 20717 Integra 20627, 21924 JBL 20702 JVC 20558, 20623,

20867 Kenwood 20490, 20534 KLH 20717, 21020,

21149 Koss 20651, 21980 Lasonic 20798 LG 20591, 20869,

20801 Liquid Video 21980

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Lite-On 21158, 21058 Loewe 20511 Magnavox 20503, 20539,

21976, 21914,

20675 Marantz 20539 Memorex 20695 Microsoft 20522 Mintek 20717 Mitsubishi 21521, 20521 Nesa 20717 Norcent 21003 Onkyo 20503, 20627,

21924, 20792 Oritron 20651, 21980 Panasonic 20490, 21762,

21990 Philips 20503, 20539,

20646, 21914 Pioneer 20525, 20571 Polaroid 21086, 21061 Polk Audio 20539 Portland 20770 Proscan 20522 Qwestar 20651 RCA 20522, 20571,

20717, 20822 Rio 20869 Rotel 20623 Sampo 20752, 20698 Samsung 20490, 20573,

21932, 21075,

20820 Sansui 20695 Sanyo 20695 Sharp 20630, 20752 Sharper Image 21117 Sherwood 20770 Shinco 20717 Shinsonic 20533 Sonic Blue 20869, 21099 Sony 20533, 20864,

21033, 21904,

21903

Setup Code for DVD Players

SVA 20717 Sylvania 20675 Symphonic 20675 Teac 20717, 21984,

Technics 20490 Theta Digital 20571 Toshiba 20503, 20695

V, Inc. 20123, 20124

Urban Concepts 20503 Xbox 20522 Yamaha 20490, 20539,

Zenith 20503, 20591,

Setup Code for CD Players

Aiwa 30157 Burmester 30420 California Audio

Labs Carver 30157, 30179 Denon 30873 DKK 30000 DMX Electronics 30157 Dynamic Bass 30179 Fisher 30179 Garrard 30420 Genexxa 30032 Harman/Kardon 30157, 30173 Hitachi 30032 Integra 30101 JVC 30072 Kenwood 30826, 30626,

Krell 30157 Linn 30157 Magnavox 30157 Marantz 30626, 30029,

MCS 30029

20809

20545

20869

30029

30028, 30037, 30036, 30190

30157

Setup Code for CD Players

Miro 30000 Mission 30157 MTC 30420 NSM 30157 Onkyo 30868, 30101 Optimus 31063, 30000,

30032, 30037, 30420, 30179,

31075, 30145 Panasonic 30029 Parasound 30420 Philips 30626, 30157 Pioneer 31063, 31062,

30032 Polk Audio 30157 Proton 30157 QED 30157 Quad 30157 Quasar 30029 RadioShack 31075 RCA 31062, 30032,

30420, 30179,

30053 Realistic 30420, 30179 Rotel 30157, 30420 SAE 30157 Sansui 30157 Sanyo 30179 SAST 30157 Sharp 30861, 30037 Silsonic 30888, 30036 Sonic Frontiers 30157 Sony 30490, 30000,

30100 Soundesign 30145 TAG McLaren 30157 Tascam 30420 Teac 30420 Technics 30029 Victor 30072 Wards 30157, 30053 Yamaha 30888, 30036

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Setup Code for CD Players

Zonda 30157

Setup Code for Audio Amp/Tuners

JVC 30074, 31263 Kenwood 31313, 31570,

Setup Code for Audio Amplifiers

Bose 30674 GE 30078 JVC 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 NEC 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331 Wards 30078 Yamaha 30354, 30133

KLH 31428 Magnavox 31189, 31269,

Marantz 31189, 31269,

MCS 30039 Onkyo 30842, 30135 Optimus 31023, 30670,

Panasonic 31518, 30039 Philips 31189, 31269 Pioneer 31023, 30150,

Proscan 31254 Qisheng 31609 Quasar 30039 RadioShack 31263 RCA 31023, 31609,

Setup Code for Audio Amp/Tuners

ADC 30531 Aiwa 31405, 31243,

30121 Anam 31609, 31074 Audiotronic 31189 Bose 31229 Capetronic 30531 Carver 31189 Coby 31263 Denon 31360, 31142,

30904 Fonmix 31360 Glory Horse 31263 Harman/Kardon 30110 Hitachi 31273 Inkel 30027 Integra 30135 JBL 30110

Sharper Image 31263 Silsonic 30176 Sony 31058, 31441,

Soundesign 30670 Stereophonics 31023 Sunfire 31313 Teac 31074, 31267 Technics 31308, 31518,

Thorens 31189 Victor 30074 Wards 30014 Yamaha 30176, 31276,

Setup Code for TV’s

Addison 10092 Admiral 10093, 10463

30027

30531

30039

30531, 31074

30014, 30630, 30531

31254, 30531, 31074

31258, 31759

30039

31176

Setup Code for TV’s

Advent 10761, 10842 Aiko 10092 Aiwa 11914 Akai 10812, 10702,

10030, 10672,

11903 Albatron 10700, 10843 America Action 10180 Anam 10250, 10180,

10700 Anam National 10250, 10650 Anhua 10051 AOC 10451, 10093,

10180, 10060,

10030, 10178,

10092 Apex Digital 10748, 10765,

10879, 10767,

11943 Audiovox 10451, 10180,

10875, 10092,

10623 Baile 10661 Beijing 10812, 10661 Bell & Howell 10154 BenQ 11032 Bradford 10180 Broksonic 10236, 10463,

11911, 11938,

11905, 11935,

11929 Cailing 10748 Candle 10030 Carnivale 10030 Carver 10054 Celebrity 10000 Celera 10765 Changcheng 10051, 10661 Changhong 10156, 10765,

11156, 10767 Ching Tai 10092 Chun Yun 10000, 10180,

10700, 10092,

10843 Chung Hsin 10180, 10053 Cinema 10672

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Citizen 10060, 10030,

Clarion 10180 Commercial

Solutions Conrowa 10156, 10145,

Contec 10180 Craig 10180 Crosley 10054 Crown 10180 Curtis Mathes 10047, 10054,

CXC 10180 Daewoo 10154, 10451,

Dayu 10661 Dell 11080 Denon 10145 Dumont 10017 Durabrand 10463, 10180,

Electroband 10000 Emerson 10154, 10236,

Envision 10030 Ether 10030 Firstar 10236 Fisher 10154 Fortress 10093 Fujitsu 10809, 10853 Funai 10180, 10171,

Furi 10145 Futuretech 10180

11928, 10092

11447, 10047

11156

10154, 10451, 10093, 10060, 10702, 10030, 10145, 10166

10180, 10030, 10178, 10672, 11928, 10092, 10661, 11909, 10623, 10700

10178, 10171, 11034

10463, 10180, 10178, 10171, 11944, 11909, 11929, 11905, 11928, 10623, 11911

11904

Setup Code for TV’s

Gateway 11756, 11755 GE 11447, 10047,

Gibralter 10017, 10030 GoldStar 10154, 10030,

Grunpy 10180 Haier 11034 Hallmark 10178 Hankook 10180, 10030,

Harley Davidson 11904 Harman/Kardon 10054 Harvard 10180 Havermy 10093 Helios 10865 Hello Kitty 10451 Hisense 10156, 10748,

Hitachi 10156, 10030,

Hongmei 10093 Huafa 10145 Huari 10145 Huodateji 10051 Imperial Crown 10661 Infinity 10054 Inteq 10017 JBL 10054 JCB 10000 Jean 10156, 10051,

Jensen 10761 Jiahua 10051 Jinfeng 10051 Jinxing 10054, 10156,

JVC 10053, 11923,

11454, 10051, 10451, 10180, 10030, 10178, 11917, 10092, 11907, 11922

10178, 11926

10178

10145, 11156

10178, 11145, 10145, 10092, 11904, 11156

10236, 10092

10145

11253

Setup Code for TV’s

Kangli 10661 KEC 10180 Kenwood 10030 KLH 10765, 10767 Kolin 10180, 10150,

10053 KTV 10180, 10030 Kunlun 10051, 10661 LG 10060, 10030,

10178, 10856,

10700, 10025 Lloyd's 11904 LXI 10047, 10054,

10154, 10156,

10178 Magnasonic 11928, 11913 Magnavox 11454, 10054,

10030, 10706,

11931, 11254,

11913, 11904,

11944 Magnin 11907 Marantz 10054, 10030,

10704 Matsushita 10250, 10650 Maxent 11755 Megapower 10700 Megatron 10178, 10145 Memorex 10154, 10463,

10150, 10178,

11911, 11926,

11924, 11920,

11927 MGA 10150, 10030,

10178, 11907 Midland 10047, 10017,

10051 Mitsubishi 10154, 10250,

10093, 10236,

10180, 11250,

10150, 10030,

10178, 11917,

10836 Monivision 10843, 10700 Motorola 10093 MTC 10060, 10030 Mudan 10051 Multitech 10180

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NAD 10156, 10178,

10866 National 10051 NEC 10154, 10156,

10051, 10053,

10030, 10178,

11704 Newave 10093, 10178,

10092 Nikko 10030, 10178,

10092 Norcent 10748, 10824 NTC 10092 Onwa 10180 Optimus 10154, 10250,

10166, 10650,

11927, 11924,

11913 Optonica 10093 Orion 10236, 10463,

11929, 11911,

11905 Panasonic 10054, 10250,

10051, 10650,

11941, 11927,

11924 Panda 10051, 10706 Penney 10047, 10156,

10051, 10060,

10030, 10178,

11926, 11907 Philco 10054, 10180,

10030, 10178 Philips 11454, 10054,

10000, 10051,

10030, 10178,

10092, 10690 Pilot 10030 Pioneer 10166, 10866,

10679 Portland 10092 Prima 10761 Princeton 10700 Prism 10051 Proscan 11447, 10047,

11922 Proton 10030, 10178 Pulsar 10017 Qingdao

Setup Code for TV’s

Quasar 10250, 10051,

RadioShack 10047, 10154,

RCA 11447, 10047,

Realistic 10154, 10180,

Rowa 10748 Runco 10017, 10030 Sampo 10154, 10093,

Samsung 10154, 10156,

Sansui 10463, 11904,

Sanyo 10154, 10156,

Sanyuan 10093 Scotch 10178 Scott 10236, 10180,

Sears 10047, 10054,

Shaofeng 10145 Sharp 10093, 10030,

Shen Ying 10092 Shencai 10145 Sheng Chia 10093, 10236 Skygiant 10180 Skyworth 10748 Sony 11100, 10000,

11924, 10650

10180, 10030, 10178, 11920, 11904

11454, 10000, 10030, 10178, 11547, 11922, 11917, 10092, 11907, 11948, 10090, 10679

10030, 10178

10030, 10178, 10171, 10700, 10650, 11755, 10092

10060, 10812, 10702, 10030, 10178, 11060, 10814, 10092, 11903, 10090, 10766

11935, 11929, 11911

10180, 10145, 11907

10178

10154, 10156, 10178, 10171, 11926, 11904

10650, 11917

10650, 11925,

Setup Code for TV’s

11904 Soundesign 10180, 10178 Sowa 10156, 10051,

10060, 10178,

10092 Squareview 10171 SSS 10180 Starlite 10180 Studio Experience 10843 Supreme 10000 SVA 10748, 10865 Sylvania 10054, 10030,

10171, 11944,

11931 Symphonic 10180, 10171,

11913, 11904 Synco 10000, 10451,

10093, 10060,

10178, 10092 Tacico 10178, 10092 Tandy 10093 Tashiko 10092, 10650 Tatung 10054, 10154,

10156, 10051,

10060, 11156,

11756, 11254 Technics 10250, 10051 Techwood 10051 Teco 10051, 10093,

10178, 10092 Teknika 10054, 10180,

10150, 10060,

10092 Telefunken 10702 Tera 10030 Thomas 11904 Tiane 10093 TMK 10178 TNCi 10017 Tobo 10748 Toshiba 10154, 10156,

10060, 10145,

11945, 11704,

11936, 11156,

11935, 10650,

11918 Tuntex 10030, 10092

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TVS 10463

VIZIO 11758, 11756,

10885, 10864

Vector Research 10030 Victor 10250, 10053,

10650

Vidikron 10054

Setup Code for TV’s

Vidtech 10178 Viewsonic 11755, 10885,

Wards 10054, 10030,

Warumaia 10661 Waycon 10156

10864

10178, 10866, 11156

Setup Code for TV’s

White Westinghouse

Yamaha 10030 Yapshe 10250 Zenith 10017, 10463,

10463, 11909,

10623

10178, 11904,

11929, 11911,

11909, 10092

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