Vizio HDX20L User Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................................................................................2
1.1 - Before Use ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 - Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 - Opening the Package......................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 - Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 - Important Safety Guidelines............................................................................................................... 4
1.6 - Television Antenna Connection Protection ........................................................................................ 5
1.7 - Package Contents.............................................................................................................................. 6
1.8 - Basic Controls.................................................................................................................................... 7
1.9 - Side Panel Connections..................................................................................................................... 8
1.10 - VIZIO™ HDX Universal Remote Control.......................................................................................... 9
1.10.1 - Key Remote Control Functions ....................................................................................................10
1.10.2 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control............................................................................12
1.10.3 - Remote Control Range............................................................................................................13
1.10.4 - Precautions for the VIZIO™ HDX Universal Remote Control..................................................13
Chapter 2 - Connecting Components.........................................................................................................14
2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use? ...........................................................................................14
2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................15
2.2.1 - Using Component Video ...........................................................................................................15
2.2.2 - Using S-Video ...........................................................................................................................15
2.2.3 - Using Composite Video.............................................................................................................15
2.2.3 - Using Composite Video.............................................................................................................16
2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................16
2.3.1 - Using RGB Video ......................................................................................................................16
2.3.2 - Using Component Video ...........................................................................................................17
2.4 - Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera......................................................................................
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2.5 - Connecting Coaxial (RF)...................................................................................................................18
2.5.1 - Using Your Antenna or Cable TV ..............................................................................................18
2.5.2 - Using the Antenna through Your VCR.......................................................................................18
Chapter 3 - Getting Started .........................................................................................................................19
3.1 - Turning your LCD TV On and Off......................................................................................................19
3.2 - Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) .................................................................................................19
3.3 - Adjusting Basic LCD TV Settings......................................................................................................20
3.4 - Using the On-Screen Display (OSD).................................................................................................21
3.4.1 - Menu Operations.......................................................................................................................21
3.4.2 - OSD Menus and Options ..........................................................................................................22
3.4.4 - Using the Parental Controls ......................................................................................................25
3.4.5 - Setting a Password ...................................................................................................................26
3.5 - Remote Control Operation ................................................................................................................27
3.5.1 - Programming the VIZIO™ HDX Universal Remote Control ......................................................27
3.5.2 - Searching for Component Codes ..............................................................................................29
3.5.3 - Reassigning Component Buttons ..............................................................................................29
3.5.4 - Changing Volume Lock .............................................................................................................29
Chapter 4 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting.........................................................................................30
4.1 - Maintenance.................................................................................................................................30
4.2 - Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................30
4.3 - Telephone & Technical Support ...................................................................................................31
4.4 - Compliance ..................................................................................................................................32
4.5 - FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...............................................................32
Appendix A: Limited Product Warranty.....................................................................................................33
Appendix B: Component Program Codes .................................................................................................34
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 - Before Use
Congratulations on your VIZIO™ HDX 20L 20” LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your
support of V, Inc. and its LCD Television product line. The 20L is a precise electronic product
and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the
product. It has passed industry safety certifications and you can be assured of the highest quality
display with the utmost reliability. After you have finished reading the instructions, please put
them away in a safe place for future reference.
Note: In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may
sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of
connecting and operating the unit is the same.
1.2 - Specifications
Panel 20.1" Diagonal, TFT, 4:3 Aspect Ratio
Resolution 800 x 600 pixels
Display Compatibility EDTV (480p) native
Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Response Time 16 ms typical
Brightness 350 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Surface treatment Anti-reflective coating + Anti-glare coating
Tilt Up: +20°/+-2°, Down: -5°/-0° ~ +3°
Swivel R/L: 176°+-2°
Viewing angles 160° (H) / 120° (V)
1 x RF (1 x F connector for internal NTSC tuner), 1 x S-Video, 2 x
Composite Video, 1 x Component Video (YPbPr), 2 x Audio RCA (L/R)
Inputs
Stereo, 1 x RBG D-Sub analog, 1 x Audio mini jack
Outputs 1 x Audio headphone mini jack
CC, V-Chip, HRC/IRC, Noise Reduction, Video Enhancement, 3:2/2:2
Features
Pull Down Aspect Ratio Conversion, EDTV ready
Speakers Built-in 2 x 5 W
Power
Voltage 100 ~ 240 VAC at 50/60 Hz
Consumption 65 W typical
Operating conditions
Temperature 41° F to 95° F (5° C ~ 35° C)
Humidity 10% to 95% (no condensation)
Altitude To 10,000 ft (3,000 meters)
Storage conditions
Temperature -4° F to + 140° F (-20° C ~ 60° C)
Humidity 10% to 95% (no condensation)
Altitude To 40,000 ft (12,000 meters)
21.59” (H) x 20.59” (W) x 11.2” (D) (548.48 mm x 522.89 mm x 284.83
Dimensions (H x W x D)
mm)
Net Weight 25.5 lbs.(11.6 kg)
Regulations UL, c-UL, FCC, BEST-7
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1.3 - Opening the Package
• The VIZIO™ HDX 20L is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any
optional accessories such as wall mounts are packed separately in another carton.
• Never place the unit on a surface with the glass facing downwards unless it is on protective
padding.
• When opening the carton, check that the product is in good condition and that all standard
accessories and items are included.
• Save the original box and all packing materials for future shipping needs.
1.4 - Installation
• Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation.
• The power consumption of the display is approximately 65 Watts. Please use the power cord
designated for the product. 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 product should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. Space should be
maintained between the back of the product and the wall for proper ventilation. See Section
3.2 - Installation of Wall Mount, p. 19, for additional information.
• Please ensure the product is installed with the screen in landscape orientation. Any 90°
clockwise or counterclockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and subsequent
component damage.
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1.5 - Important Safety Guidelines
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
20LL LCD TV.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the 20LL LCD TV. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the 20LL LCD TV. 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 insure compatibility.
• When moving the 20LL LCD TV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form on
the housing. Do not turn on the 20LL LCD TV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component
damage.
• Do not place the 20LL LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the 20LL LCD TV falls, it can injure a person and cause
serious damage to the appliance.
• A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the 20LL LCD TV 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 20LL
LCD TV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the 20LL LCD TV
in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push any object into the slot on the 20LL LCD TV 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 20LL LCD TV.
• The 20LL LCD TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information,
contact your dealer.
• The 20LL LCD TV 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 appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded
plug.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading 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 20LL LCD TV
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 use in this case may 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:
• Operating environment: Temperature: 41° F to 95° F (5° C ~ 35° C), Humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing
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o The power connector fails or frays.
o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the 20LL LCD TV.
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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1.6 - Television Antenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the LCD 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 LCD TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or
unused for long periods of time, unplug the LCD 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.
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1.7 - Package Contents
V, Inc. VIZIO™ HDX 20L LCD TV
V, Inc. VIZIO™ HDX Universal Remote Control
Power Cord
AV Cable
This User Guide
IMPORTANT: Save the original box and all the packing material for future shipping needs.
Note: Your product may also include various other accessories depending on region of
purchase.
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1.8 - Basic Controls
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Use the buttons on the front panel control to display and adjust the On Screen Display (OSD).
OSD (On Screen Display) – When this button is pressed, the OSD (on screen display) main
menu will appear on the screen.
MUTE/EXIT – This button is used to mute the sound on the LCD TV. This button also allows you
to exit the OSD menu quickly.
Volume ◄/► - These buttons are used to increase or decrease the speaker volume. While the
OSD is active, these buttons function as adjustment controls in the OSD menus.
Channel d/c – These buttons are used to increase or decrease the selected channels. While
the OSD is active, these buttons function as select controls in the OSD menus.
INPUT - Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in the following
sequence: TV (tuner), AV1 In S-Video, AV1 In Video, AV2 In Component, AV2 In Video and
RGB. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.
Note: If there is signal present in AV1 In Video and not in AV1 S-Video, the 20LL will
automatically switch to the AV1 In Video. Also, if there is a signal present in AV2 In Video and
not in AV2 Com
onent, the 20LL will automatically switch to AV2 In Video.
Power - Switch the TV on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn the TV off.
Remote Control Sensor – This is the window that passes all of the remote signals to the sensor.
Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal.
Power LED - Lights green when powered on.
Note: In all submenus, the cursor movement is circulatory. For example, if the d Ch button is
pressed when the cursor is on the last item in the submenu, the cursor will move to the main
icon.
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1.9 - Side Panel Connections
Each area of the connectors has been color coded to make adding additional
components to your home theater system easy.
1. RGB - Connect the video from a computer or set-top box.
2. RGB Audio in - Connect the audio from a computer or set-top box.
3. AV2 in Video - Connect the Composite video to external video device such
as VCR, DVD and video games.
4. Audio In, Left and Right (L/R) - Connect the external audio from the
Composite or Component video source such as a VCR or DVD player.
5. AV2 in Component (YPbPr/YCbCr) - Connect the external video devices
with Component output such as a DVD player or set-top box.
6. AV1 in Video - Connect the Composite video to external video device such
as VCR, DVD and video games.
7. Audio In, Left and Right (L/R) - Connect the external audio from the
Composite or S-Video source such as a DVD player or set-top box.
8. AV1 in S-Video - Connect the S-Video to external video device such as
VCR, DVD and video games.
9. RF (TV Input) - Connect to the antenna, satellite or cable service.
The AC In is located on the rear panel right hand.
10. AC In – This connection is located on the rear panel, far right hand side.
It is used to connect one end of the power cord here and the other end
of the power cord is connected to a wall socket.
11. Kensington Lock – This connection is used to secure the 20L to a
desk or stand by utilizing a Kensington lock. Note: The lock is not
included with the initial purchase. Please contact V, Inc. or your dealer
for additional details.
12. Mini Headphone Jack – This connection is located on the far left hand side of the LCD
TV near the front bezel.
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1.10 - VIZIO™ HDX Universal Remote Control
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The VIZIO™ HDX 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.
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1.10.1 - Key Remote Control Functions
1. SETUP – This button starts all programming sequences.
2. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote is being programmed
or is sending a signal to your LCD Display.
3. POWER – Press this key to turn the LCD Display On from
Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode.
4. AUX – This button selects a programmed component.
5. CBL – This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or selects a programmed
satellite TV set-top box.
6. VCR – This button selects a programmed VCR.
7. TV – This button selects a programmed TV. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO™ HDX 20L
LCD TV.
8. Number Button Pad – These buttons select a channel or
password.
9. MUTE – This button turns the sound on and off.
10. 100/Enter – This button enters a channel number greater
than 100 in TV mode. Additionally, it works as an ENTER
button in other video modes.
11. VOL (+ or -) – These buttons turn volume up or down.
12. LAST – This button recalls the previously viewed channel.
13. INPUT – This button changes the input source in the
following sequence: TV (tuner), AV1 In S-Video, AV1 In
Video, AV2 In Component, AV2 In Video, and RGB.
14. CH (+ or -) – These buttons change the channels up or
down.
15. GUIDE – This button accesses programming guides such
as the one that comes with a satellite dish. The guide
button will not work in TV mode.
16. FAV/EXIT – This button exits the component, guide or
OSD menus. Additionally, it retrieves your favorite
channels in TV mode.
dcfe – These buttons navigate the on-screen display
(OSD) menus.
17. SELECT – This button works to select your chosen options in the on screen display
(OSD) menus.
18. INFO – This button turns the image and system information display On or Off.
19. MENU – For each type of input, this button is used to select the OSD menu pages in the
following sequence.
Component: Picture Adjust D Input Setup D Audio Adjust D Special
Features
Video and S-Video: Picture Adjust D Input Setup D Audio Adjust D
Parental Controls D Special Features
TV: Picture Adjust D Input Setup D TV Tuner Setup D Audio Adjust D
Parental Controls D Special Features
D-Sub (RGB): Picture Adjust D Color Temp D Input Setup D Audio Adjust
D Parental Controls D Special Features
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20. Reverse/AV1 – This button selects previous on the
CD and DVD or reverses the VCR when the
component is activated with the remote control.
Additionally, this button will select the AV1 component
in TV mode.
21. Play/SVid1 – This button plays the CD, DVD or VCR
when the component is activated with the remote
control. Additionally, this button will select the SVid1
component in TV mode.
22. Forward/YPbPr – This button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is
activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button will select the YPbPr
component in TV mode.
23. Record/AV2 – This button functions as a VCR Record when the component is activated
with the remote control. Additionally, this button will select the AV2 component in TV
mode.
24. Stop – This button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the
remote control.
25. Pause/YCbCr – This button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is
activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button will select the YCbCr
component in TV mode.
NOTE: The top row of the buttons is not function in the
VIZIO 20L.
26. AUTO – In the PC mode, this button adjusts the
vertical and horizontal position automatically.
27. CH. ADD – This button allows you to add a specific
channel.
28. CH. DEL. – This button allows you to delete a
specific channel.
29. MTS – Press this key to select Stereo, SAP (separate audio program) or Mono audio.
This function is available in the TV mode.
30. CC – Press this key to select closed caption options (CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TT1, TT2,
TT3 and TT4).
31. Sleep – Press this key to select the sleep options. User can adjust the sleep timer in 30
minute increments up to 120 minutes.
32. VGA – This button selects a programmed VGA display.
33. TV – This button selects a programmed TV. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO™ HDX 20L
LCD TV.
Note: The remote control layout is for reference only.
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