Vizio L6 User Manual

Table of Contents

Description Page

Getting Started 4

Package Contents 4
Precautions 4
Quick Installation (PC-DVI) 5
Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) 6

Using the Display 7

Setting the Timing Mode (DVI Input) 7
Switching Sources (DVI, Component, AV, S-Video, TV) Modes 7
Adjusting the Screen Image 8
Remote Control 9
Top Keypad Controls 11
OSD Menu 12
Picture Adjust menu 12
Input Setup menu 15
PIP Setup menu 16
TV Tuner Setup menu (TV only) 18
Audio Adjust menu 20
Parental Controls menu 22
Access Code Edit menu 24
TV Rating menu 25
MOVIE Rating menu 26
Special Features menu 27
System Information menu 28
Volume OSD 29
Channel Number OSD 30
Source Message OSD 32
Sleep Timer message 33
Channel Scanning message 34
Warning message 35

Other Information 36

Specifications 36
Troubleshooting 37
Cleaning the Display 39
Safety Guidelines 40
Compliance Information for U.S.A. 41

Appendix A

V Incorporated Limited Warranty 42

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Copyright © V Inc. Corporation, 2003. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC are

trademarks of VESA.
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As an ENERGY STAR® partner, V Inc. Corporation has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Disclaimer: V Inc. Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained

herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the
performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, V Inc. Corporation reserves the right to change
product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose
without prior written permission from V Inc. Corporation.

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please register your product on the Internet at: www.vinc.com.

For Your Records

Product Name: V Inc. Vizio L6 20” LCD TV
Model Number: LT20BAN28AAB
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

Product disposal at end of product life

V Inc. is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product properly
at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information about proper
disposal.

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Important Safeguards

• Read all the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using 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 devices to
the Display.

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the Display. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the Display. 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 Display from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form

on the housing. Do not turn on the Display immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or
component damageDo not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool or in a wet basement.

• Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor 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
monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follows
the kit instructions.

• A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the Display and any heat source, i.e. radiator, heater,
oven, amplifier etc.

• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation
of the monitor and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place
the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Do not place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat
register. Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.

• The monitor 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 monitor 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.

• Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect the
monitor from damage due to power surges.

• 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.

• 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.

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

o The power supply or connector fails.
o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the Display.
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: 32°F~104°F (0°C ~ 40°C)
Humidity: 20% to 85% non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure: 800 to 1100hPa

• Handling the remote control

o Do not drop or mishandle the remote control.
o Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
o Avoid heat and humidity.
o When not using the remote control for a long period, remove the batteries.

o Do not take apart the batteries, heat them, or throw them into a fire.

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of the V Inc.® Vizio L6 20” LCD TV.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.

Package Contents

Your Vizio L6 20” LCD TV package includes:

 20” LCD TV
 Remote Control (including battery)
 Power cord
 Audio cable (stereo mini jack)
 AV cable (RCA x 3)

 This User Guide

Precautions

 Sit at least 18" from your LCD TV.

 Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are

difficult to remove.

 Never remove the rear cover. Your LCD TV

contains high-voltage parts. You may be
seriously injured if you touch them.

 Avoid exposing your LCD TV to direct sunlight

or another heat source. Orient your LCD TV
away from direct sunlight to reduce glare.

 Always handle your LCD TV with care when

moving it.

 Place your LCD TV in a well ventilated area.

Do not place anything on your LCD TV that
prevents heat dissipation.

 Ensure the area around the LCD TV is clean

and free of moisture.

 Do not place heavy objects on the LCD TV,

video cable, or power cord.

 If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is

present, immediately switch off the LCD TV
and call your dealer or V Inc. It is dangerous
to continue using the LCD TV.

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Quick Installation (PC-DVI)

1. Remove the two rear panel covers.

2. Connect the power cord.

3. Connect the DVI-D cable.

 Make sure both the LCD display and

computer are turned OFF.

 Connect the DVI-D cable from the LCD

display to the computer.

4. Turn on the LCD display and the computer.

Turn on the LCD display before you turn on the
computer.

NOTE: Windows users may receive a
message asking them to install the INF file. A
copy of this file can be downloaded from the

www.vinc.com

website.

5. Audio Installation.

Connect the audio cable (Blue color) to the
AUDIO OUT port of your computer’s sound
card, then to the LCD display’s AUDIO IN
(Blue color) port (see illustration below).

6. Windows users: Set the timing mode
(resolution and refresh rate).

Example: 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz.
For instructions on changing the resolution and

refresh rate, see the graphic card’s user guide.

7. Installation is complete. Enjoy your new V,
Inc LCD display.

You can register your product online. See the
Customer Support table in this guide. (page

38)

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Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)

To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact V Inc. or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come
with the Wall Mount kit. To convert your LCD TV from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do
the following:

Four screw holes for wall mount

1. Disconnect Power.

2. Lay the LCD TV face down on a towel or
blanket to protect the screen from damage.

3. Remove the 6 screws from the hinge of stand
and remove the stand.

4. Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA
compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm x 100mm
size).

5. Attach the LCD TV to the wall, following the
instructions with the wall-mounting kit.

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Using the Display

Setting the Timing Mode (DVI Input)

Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and minimizing eye
strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution (example 640 x 480) and refresh rate (or vertical
frequency; example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OSD controls to adjust the screen
image.

NOTE: For the best picture quality set your LCD TV timing mode to: 640 x 480 @ 60Hz.

To set the Timing Mode:

1. Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop and select Properties. Select the
Settings tab and set the resolution.

2. Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.

WARNING: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the maximum refresh
rate of 85Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to your Display.

Switching Sources (DVI, Component, AV, S-Video, TV) Modes

1. Turn on the power of the connected video equipment.

2. Press the Sources button on the Remote Control or the TV/Video button on the LCD TV to step
through the selections, or select the source directly by pressing the DVI, YPbPr, AV, S-Video or TV
button on the Remote Control.
As each source is selected the appropriate DVI, Component, AV, S-Video or TV word will appear in
the top left corner of the screen.

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Adjusting the Screen Image

Use the buttons on the Top Keypad Controls (or Remote Control) to display and adjust the On Screen
Display (OSD). The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in “Main
Menu Controls” on page 12.

Top Keypad Controls
shown below in detail

Main Menu with OSD controls

Speaker

Shortcuts

Shortcuts allow quick access to commonly used functions without navigating through the OSD. The
following shortcuts are available:

[Source] Input Select. Jumps directly to next Input.

[Right] (When OSD Not Active) Volume Up

[Left] (When OSD Not Active) Volume Down

[Up] (When OSD Not Active) Channel Up

Button Function

[Down] (When OSD Not Active) Channel Down

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Remote Control

The Remote Control is range is up to 16ft (5m).

1. POWER
Switch the power On/Off

2. SOURCES
Select the input source

3. TV

Select TV mode

4. ASPECT
Select picture ratio

5. DVI
Select digital video mode

6. YPbPr
Select component mode

7. AV
Select AV mode

8. S-VIDEO
Select S-Video mode

9. PIP

Display Main & Sub picture.

10. PIP SWAP
Switch PIP Main/Sub source

11. PIP SIZE
Adjust PIP Sub picture size

12. PIP SOURCE
Select PIP Sub picture source

13. AUDIO
Adjust Audio function

14. POP
Display Multi-Window

15. SLEEP
Set the sleep timer

16. MENU / EXIT
Press to call the OSD / EXIT the OSD

17. ▲/▼/◄/►(Cursor Control)

Select a desired item on the screen

18. OK

Execute a command

19. VOLUME ▲/▼

Set the volume

20. CHANNEL ▲/▼
Set the channel

21. LAST
Return to the previous

22. MUTE

Mute the sound

23. Channel Select

Set the channel

24. DISPLAY

Display the channel information

25. FREEZE

Freeze the screen

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To adjust the screen image:

1. To display the OSD main menu, press the Menu on the Top Keypad or on the Remote Control. The
four arrow buttons can be used to move the marker. Pressing the MENU key when in the menu will
exit the OSD menu.

NOTE: OSD menus will disappear automatically after about 30 seconds.

2. After a page is selected, press the ▼ button. A control screen like the one shown below appears.

The left arrow decreases, right
arrow increases

▲ and ▼ key to select function

3. To save the adjustments and exit the marker, press the EXIT button.

The following tips may help you optimize your display:

Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal of 640 x 480@ 60 Hz. (Look for
instructions on “changing the refresh rate” in your graphic card's user guide.)

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Top Keypad Controls

Power Button

This button functions at any time except when the AC input power is off.
If this button is pressed, power on and off are selected alternately. When the TV is on, pressing the

Power button makes the TV turn off. When the TV is off, pressing the Power button makes the TV turn
on and it will show the input source that was last shown before it was turned off. Note that TV turns off
if this button is pressed at Power Save status.

Factory shipment setting: Power Off

Menu Button

This button functions only during Normal status. 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 last menu.

▲ CH Button and ▼ CH Button

These buttons function only during Normal status. The buttons are used to step or down through the
stored channel selections. While the OSD menu is displayed, when either of these buttons is pressed
the selected item for adjustment is changed.

▼ VOL Button and ▲ VOL Button

These buttons function only during Normal status. The buttons are used to increase or decrease the
sound volume. While the OSD menu is displayed, when either of these buttons is pressed the value of
the selected item for adjustment is decreased or increased. In some submenus the right button is used
to select different options.

TV/VIDEO Button

This button functions during Normal, Warning, Power Save, or Aging status.
Whenever this button is pressed the input source is selected as follows.

Input Signal List:

1. DVI

2. Component (Y/Pb/Pr) / (Y/Cb/Cr)

3. AV (Composite video RCA x 1)

4. S-VIDEO (S-Video)

5. TV (Tuner)

Notes:

The Top Keypad does not have an “OK” button. Whenever an “OK” button is mentioned in this guide it
is referring to the button on the Remote Control. Where a sub menu requires confirmation use the
“▲VOL” button on the Top Keypad or the “OK” button on the Remote Control.

In all sub menus, the cursor movement is circulatory. For example, if the ▼ CH Button is pressed when
the cursor is on the last item in the sub menu, the cursor will moved to the main icon)

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OSD Menu

The OSD Menu includes seven sub menus: Picture Adjust, Input Setup, PIP Setup, TV Tuner Setup,
Audio Adjust, Parental Controls and Special Features. With each input source there will be a
corresponding change in the makeup of the OSD menu.

Picture Adjust menu

TV, AV and S-Video modes

Figure 1 Picture Adjust menu (TV, AV and S-Video)

The Picture Adjust menu will be as shown in Figure1 when the input source is TV, AV or S-Video.
Adjustments can be made using the Remote Control or Top Keypad.

1. Press the Menu key to display this Menu

2. Press the ▼ button on the Remote Control or the ▼CH button on the Top Keypad to enter this
menu

3. Press the ▼ button, (▲ button to go back), on the Remote Control or the ▼CH, (▲CH button)
on the Top Keypad, to change the selected function.

4. Press the ◄ or ► button on the Remote Control or the ▼VOL or ▲VOL button on the Top
Keypad to adjust the feature.

5. Press the Exit button on the Remote Control or the Menu button on the Top Keypad to return to
the main menu and then press the button again to exit the OSD or wait for the time out to exit.

Function Name Explanation

BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the TV
CONTRAST Adjust the contrast of the TV
COLOR Adjust the amount of color
TINT Adjust the skin tone or color
SHARPNESS Adjust the picture to be softer or sharper
WIDE FORMAT The choices are Normal, 4:3 or 16:9
CLOSE CAPTION The choices are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TT1, TT2, TT3 or TT4

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Component mode

Figure 2 Picture Adjust menu (Component)

The Picture Adjust menu will be as shown in Figure 2 when the input source is Component.
Adjustments can be made using the Remote Control or Top Keypad.

1. Press the Menu key to display this Menu

2. Press the ▼ button on the Remote Control or the ▼CH button on the Top Keypad to enter this
menu

3. Press the ▼ button, (▲ button to go back), on the Remote Control or the ▼CH, (▲CH button)
on the Top Keypad, to change the selected function.

4. Press the ◄ or ► button on the Remote Control or the ▼VOL or ▲VOL button on the Top
Keypad to adjust the feature.

5. Press the Exit button on the Remote Control or the Menu button on the Top Keypad to return to
the main menu and then press the button again to exit the OSD or wait for the time out to exit.

Function Name Explanation

BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the TV

CONTRAST Adjust the contrast of the TV

H POSITION Adjust the Horizontal Position of the picture

V POSITION Adjust the Vertical Position of the picture

ADC CLOCK Adjust the Horizontal size of the picture

ADC PHASE Adjust the Horizontal noise on the picture

WIDE FORMAT Choice of Normal, 4:3 or 16:9

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