Vizio L20 User Manual

VIZIO L20 User Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................................................................................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
1.8.1 - Front Panel................................................................................................................................. 7
1.8.2 - Top Panel Controls..................................................................................................................... 7
1.10 - VIZIO 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 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 ...........................................................................................................................16
2.2.3 - Using Composite Video.............................................................................................................17
2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................18
2.4 - Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera......................................................................................
2.5.1 - Using Your Antenna or Cable TV ..............................................................................................19
2.5.2 - Using the Antenna through Your VCR.......................................................................................20
Chapter 3 - Getting Started .........................................................................................................................21
3.1 - Turning your LCD TV On and Off......................................................................................................21
3.2 - Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) .................................................................................................21
3.3 - Adjusting Basic LCD TV Settings......................................................................................................22
3.4 - Using the On-Screen Display (OSD).................................................................................................23
3.4.1 - Menu Operations.......................................................................................................................23
3.4.2 - OSD Menus and Options ..........................................................................................................24
3.4.3 - Using the Parental Controls ......................................................................................................27
3.4.4 - Setting a Password ...................................................................................................................28
3.5 - Remote Control Operation ................................................................................................................29
3.5.1 - Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control...................................................................29
3.5.2 - Searching for Component Codes ..............................................................................................31
3.5.3 - Reassigning Component Buttons ..............................................................................................31
3.5.4 - Changing Volume Lock .............................................................................................................31
Chapter 4 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting.........................................................................................32
4.1 - Maintenance.................................................................................................................................32
4.2 - Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................32
4.3 - Telephone & Technical Support ...................................................................................................33
4.4 - Compliance ..................................................................................................................................34
4.5 - FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...............................................................34
Appendix A: Limited Product Warranty.....................................................................................................35
Appendix B: Component Program Codes .................................................................................................36
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 - Before Use
Congratulations on your VIZIO L20 20” LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support of V, Inc. and its LCD Television product line. The L20 is a precise electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the product. It has passed the Class-B EMC test and the UL and CSA safety certifications and you can be assured of the highest quality display with the utmost reliability. After you have finished reading the instructions, 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, Active Matrix VGA LCD, 4:3 Aspect Ratio
Resolution 640 x 480 pixels
Display Compatibility EDTV (480p) native
Signal Compatibility 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Response Time 16 ms typical
Brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Surface treatment Anti-reflective coating + Anti-glare coating
Viewing angles 160° (H) / 140° (V)
1 x RF (1 x F connector for internal NTSC tuner), 1 x Composite Video, 1 x S-
Inputs
Features
Speakers Built-in 2 x 5 W
Power
Voltage 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz (auto switch), 1.5A
Consumption On - <73 W (Green LED), Standby - <1W (LED off)
Operating conditions
Temperature 32° F to + 95° F (0° C to + 35° C)
Humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Altitude To 2,000 Meter, 6,500 ft.
Storage conditions
Temperature -4° F to + 140° F (-20° C to + 60° C)
Humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Altitude To 12,000 Meter, 39,000 ft.
Dimensions (w x h x d)
Net Weight 19.8lb (9.0 kg)
Regulations FCC-B, UL, c-UL,BSMI
Video, 1 x Component Video (YPbPr), 2 x Audio RCA (L/R) Stereo
PiP, POP, CC, V-Chip, Comb Filter, Scalar and De-interlacer, NTSC Video
decoding via RF (Antenna, cable or satellite [set top box may be required]) or
Video (CVBS, S-Video or Component YCbCr), Progressive Scan Video via
Component YPbPr, HDTV via Component YPbPr (set top box may be
required)
22.76" x 18.58” x 8.96” with stand (573 mm x 472 mm x 227.5mm with stand)
*Products are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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1.3 - Opening the Package
The VIZIO L20 is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories are packed separately in another carton.
The protective glass and the glass substrate are installed on the front of the product. Since both glasses can be easily scratched or broken, please handle the product gently. 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 75 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. 21, for additional information.
Avoid installing the product in the kitchen, bathroom or other places with high humidity dust or smoke, so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components.
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 L20 LCD TV.
Unplug the power cord before cleaning the L20 LCD TV. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the L20 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 L20 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 L20 LCD TV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.
Do not place the L20 LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the L20 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 L20 LCD 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 L20 LCD TV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the L20 LCD TV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
Never push any object into the slot on the L20 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 L20 LCD TV.
The L20 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 L20 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 L20 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 servic 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:
o The power connector fails or frays. o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the L20 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.
Operating environment: Temperature: -4°F~104°F (-20°C ~ 60°C), Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
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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 L20 LCD TV
V, Inc. VIZIO 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
Use the buttons on the front panel control and top panel buttons to display and adjust the On Screen Display (OSD).
1.8.1 - Front Panel
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.
1.8.2 - Top Panel Controls
Top keypad controls are shown in
greater detail below.
Menu – When this button is pressed, the OSD main menu will appear on the screen. If it is pressed while the main menu is displayed, the main menu will disappear. If pressed while an
OSD sub menu is displayed, it will exit the sub menu and go back to the last menu.
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.
Power - Switch the TV on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn the TV off.
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.
TV/VIDEO - Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in the following sequence: Component (YPbPr/YCbCr), AV (Composite video), S-Video and TV (tuner). Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.
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 - Rear Panel Connections
To access the rear panel connections, first you will need to remove the back panel cover. Gently push up on the bottom of the panel and lift off the cover.
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1. Component (YPbPr) Input - Connect the external video devices with component output, such as a DVD player or set-top box.
2. Service Port – To be used for factory service.
3. S-Video – Connect the S-Video to external video device such as VCR, DVD and video games.
4. Audio In, Right and Left (R/L) – Connect the external audio from the S-Video or composite video source such as a VCR or DVD player.
5. AV – Connect the composite video to external video device such as VCR, DVD and video games.
6. Audio In, Right and Left (R/L) – Connect the external audio from the component video source such as a DVD player or set-top box.
7. RF (TV Input) – Connect to the antenna, satellite or cable service.
8. AC In – Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to a wall socket.
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1.10 - 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 Universal Remote Control Button Description
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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 L20 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: Component, AV, S-Video and TV.
14. CH (+ or -) – These buttons change the channels up or down.
15. WIDE/GUIDE – This button cycles through standard and widescreen viewing modes or accesses programming guides, such as the one that comes with a satellite dish. GUIDE does 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. Note: This button is not available on the L20.
17. SELECT – This button works to select your chosen options in on-screen display (OSD)
18. INFO – This button turns the image and system information display On or Off.
19. MENU – This button is used to select the OSD menu pages in the following sequence:
dcfe - These buttons navigate the on-screen display
(OSD) menus.
menus.
Main Picture D Multi ScreenD OSD D TVD Audio D Parental Control
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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. Note: This button is not available on the L20.
24. Stop/DVI – This button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button will select the DVI component in TV mode. Note: this button will only be applicable for TVs that are equipped with a DVI port. It is not available on the L20.
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: This button is not available on the L20.
26. ZOOM - Use this key to zoom the image in or out. Note: This button is not available on the L20.
27. Swap – Used to swap the inputs from the main and PiP or POP picture mode.
28. – SubCh + - These buttons are used to select the channels within the PIP. Note: This button is not available on the L20.
29. PIP – Use this key to activate the picture-in-picture mode.
30. FREEZE – Press this key to "Freeze-Frame", the current screen. You may press this key again to continue playing or play will resume automatically after one minute.
31. POP – Use this key to activate the picture-on-picture mode.
32. MTS – Press this key to select Stereo, SAP (separate audio program) or Mono audio. This function is available in the TV mode.
33. CC – Press this key to select closed caption options.
34. Sleep – Press this key to select the sleep options. User can adjust the sleep timer in 30 minutes increments.
35. VGA – This button selects a programmed VGA display. Note: This button is not available on the L20.
36. TV - This button selects a programmed TV. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO L20 LCD TV.
Note: The remote control layout is for reference only.
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1.10.2 - 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 result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury.
Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Keep the batteries away from children and pets.
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