VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A 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 VO37L
FHDTV10A High Definition Television.
For assistance, please call (877) 698-4946 or e-mail us at
techsupport@vizio.com.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for
your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at
call toll free at (888) 849-4623.
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We recommend you register your VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A either at our
website
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For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard
warranty, VIZIO offers on-site 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 VO37L
FHDTV10A.
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Important Safety Instructions
Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse
may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following
rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the
following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place
for future reference.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before
connecting other components to your HDTV.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your HDTV. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning your
HDTV. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.
• When moving your HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature,
condensation may form in the housing. Wait before turning on your HDTV to avoid causing fire,
electric shock, or component damage.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by manufacturer or sold with your
HDTV. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/HDTV combination to avoid injury
from tip-over. Do not place your HDTV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If your HDTV falls, it
can injure a person and cause serious damage to your HDTV. Use only a cart or stand
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with your HDTV.
• A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between your HDTV and any heat source, such
as a radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install your HDTV close to smoke. Operating
your HDTV 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 your HDTV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are
not blocked or covered. Do not place your HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper
ventilation is provided.
• Never push any object into the slots and openings on your HDTV cabinet. Do not place any
objects on the top of your HDTV. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquids on your HDTV.
• Your 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.
• Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV. This may compromise the integrity of the
display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.
• The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. For
more information, contact your dealer.
• Your 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. This is a safety feature. If
your outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install
the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground your HDTV safely. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
• When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into your HDTV. To
totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
• The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage
within the inside of your HDTV that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in
the literature accompanying your HDTV.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
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• The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible.
• Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the
specified voltage 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 your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time.
This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges.
• Do not attempt to repair or service your HDTV yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may
expose you to high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your
dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Keep your HDTV away from moisture. Do not expose your HDTV to rain or moisture. If water
penetrates into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in
this case may result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use your HDTV if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug
the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself.
• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is
damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately
and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not install your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your HDTV in
environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.
• Follow instructions for moving your HDTV. Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are
unplugged before moving your HDTV.
• When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may
damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When your HDTV will not be
used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.
• Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to
leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator.
• If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:
o The power cord fails or frays.
o Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV.
o Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture.
o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way.
o The performance of your HDTV 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.
FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners
After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a
converter box to receive full power over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the
Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to
receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV
services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products.
Information about the DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov
877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from http://www.dtv2009.gov
about subsidized coupons for digital-to-analog converter boxes.
Your HDTV comes with a built-in tuner capable of processing digital broadcasts, making it easier
for you to receive this type of signal without the need of an extra converter box.
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Opening the Package
Your VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A and 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
VO37L FHDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.
The VO37L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 37lb and is about 37” 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 VO37L FHDTV10A
VIZIO Remote Control VR3P
VIZIO Removable Stand Base and
instructions
Power Cord
Premium Size Screen Cleaning Cloth
This User Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Registration Card
VIP Services Brochure
2 AA Batteries for the Remote Control
HDMI Cable
Caution:
of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.
Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV. This may compromise the integrity
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Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO
VO37L FHDTV10A are sold separately
Wall Mounts
High Definition Cables
Extra or replacement Remote
VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VO37L
FHDTV10A
To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web
site at www.VIZIO.com
Installation Preparation
Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV.
The power consumption of the TV is up to 200W (max), 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.
The VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If
you choose to mount the VO37L FHDTV10A on the wall, please refer to “Preparing your LCD HDTV for
Wall Mounting” on page 7.
VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these
services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com
or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623)
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TV Setup and Stand Assembly
Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and
size of the TV.
To unpack the TV and stand base:
1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps.
2. Remove the two top foam end caps.
3. Remove the stand base under foam end cap.
4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface.
Note: Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched.
To attach the TV stand base:
Note: If you will be wall mounting the TV, skip this step
and go to the next page for wall mounting instructions.
1. Line up the arrows on the stand neck (attached to
the TV) with the arrows on the stand base.
2. Push the stand base onto the stand neck.
3. On the bottom of the base, insert the four included
screws and tighten.
4. Move the TV into an upright position.
Stand Neck
Stand Base
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To remove the stand base
5. Unplug all of the cables and cords from
your VO37L FHDTV10A.
6. Place the VO37L FHDTV10A face down
on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam,
cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the
TV.
7. Push up the plastic panel on the back of
the stand and lift it away once to release.
8. Remove the eight (8) screws that
were hidden by the panel, while
holding the base.
9. Carefully remove the stand base.
Now, the VO37L FHDTV10A can fit securely
to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the
mounting holes in the center of the back panel
of the TV. Please make sure to read the
instructions of your specific mount to properly
hang the VO37L FHDTV10A.
The pitch of the mounting holes is 400mm
horizontally and 200mm vertically.
The screw type required is metric M6, 1.00mm
pitch. The length of the screws will depend on
the thickness plate being attached to TV set,
our brackets come with different length
screws.
To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at
www.VIZIO.com
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections.......................................................... 11
Front Panel..............................................................................................................................................................11
Side Panel Controls.................................................................................................................................................11
Rear Panel Connections .........................................................................................................................................12
Right-Side Panel Connection ..................................................................................................................................13
VIZIO Remote Control.............................................................................................................................................14
Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control .......................................................................................................15
Remote Control Range.......................................................................................................................................15
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ....................................................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment ...........................................................................16
Which Video Connection Should I Use?..................................................................................................................16
Connecting Coaxial (RF) .........................................................................................................................................17
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV.....................................................................................................17
Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR ..................................................................................................17
Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box......................................................................................................................18
Using HDMI Input ...............................................................................................................................................18
Using Component Video.....................................................................................................................................20
Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box.......................................................................................................................21
Using Composite Video ......................................................................................................................................21
Using Coax (RF).................................................................................................................................................21
Connecting Your DVD Player..................................................................................................................................22
Using HDMI Input ...............................................................................................................................................22
Using Component Video.....................................................................................................................................24
Using S-Video (AV1/S-VIDEO)...........................................................................................................................25
Using Composite (AV) Video Input .....................................................................................................................25
Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera................................................................................................................26
Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ....................................................................................................................27
Optical Output of Audio received ........................................................................................................................28
Connecting a PC Computer ....................................................................................................................................29
Preset PC Resolutions .......................................................................................................................................30
Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input.................................................................................30
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television ............................................................ 31
Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ......................................................................................................................................31
Watching a TV Program ..........................................................................................................................................37
Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...............................................................................................................................38
Program Information................................................................................................................................................39
Information on HDTV Status ...................................................................................................................................39
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV ............................................................40
Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .......................................................................................................................40
DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment..........................................................................................................................41
Picture Mode ......................................................................................................................................................41
Backlight .............................................................................................................................................................41
Brightness...........................................................................................................................................................42
Contrast..............................................................................................................................................................42
Color...................................................................................................................................................................42
Tint .....................................................................................................................................................................43
Sharpness ..........................................................................................................................................................43
Advanced Video Features ..................................................................................................................................43
Reset Picture Mode ............................................................................................................................................45
DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................45
Audio Mode ........................................................................................................................................................45
Equalizer.............................................................................................................................................................46
Balance...............................................................................................................................................................46
SRS TSXT..........................................................................................................................................................46
Digital Audio Out.................................................................................................................................................47
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................47
Analog Audio Out ...............................................................................................................................................47
Lip Sync..............................................................................................................................................................47
Reset Audio Mode ..............................................................................................................................................48
DTV / TV Tuner Setup.............................................................................................................................................48
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Tuner Mode ........................................................................................................................................................48
Auto Search........................................................................................................................................................48
Partial Channel Search.......................................................................................................................................49
Skip Channel ......................................................................................................................................................49
MTS....................................................................................................................................................................49
Time Zone ..........................................................................................................................................................49
Daylight Saving...................................................................................................................................................50
DTV / TV Input Setup ..............................................................................................................................................50
Language............................................................................................................................................................50
PIP (Picture-in-Picture).......................................................................................................................................50
Sleep Timer ........................................................................................................................................................52
Wide ...................................................................................................................................................................52
Input Naming ......................................................................................................................................................53
CC (Closed Caption) ..........................................................................................................................................54
H/V Position........................................................................................................................................................55
DTV / TV Input Parental Control .........................................................................................................................56
Rating Enable .....................................................................................................................................................56
Channel Block ....................................................................................................................................................57
US TV Rating......................................................................................................................................................57
US Movie Rating (For US) ..................................................................................................................................58
Canadian English Rating ....................................................................................................................................58
Canadian French Rating.....................................................................................................................................59
DTV Rating .........................................................................................................................................................59
Blocked Unrated Programming...........................................................................................................................60
Change the Password ........................................................................................................................................60
System Reset .....................................................................................................................................................61
HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................61
HDMI Input Audio Adjustment .................................................................................................................................62
HDMI Input Setup....................................................................................................................................................62
Video Input Picture Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................62
Video Input Audio Adjustment .................................................................................................................................63
Video Input Setup....................................................................................................................................................63
Video Input Parental Control ...................................................................................................................................64
PC Input Picture Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................64
Auto Adjust .........................................................................................................................................................64
Backlight .............................................................................................................................................................64
Brightness...........................................................................................................................................................65
Contrast..............................................................................................................................................................65
Color Temperature .............................................................................................................................................66
H-SIZE................................................................................................................................................................67
H-Position ...........................................................................................................................................................67
V-Position ...........................................................................................................................................................67
Fine Tune ...........................................................................................................................................................67
PC Input Audio Adjustment .....................................................................................................................................68
PC Input Setup........................................................................................................................................................68
Understanding Viewing Features ............................................................................................................................69
Viewing Modes ...................................................................................................................................................69
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................... 70
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................70
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................................................70
Telephone & Technical Support ..............................................................................................................................72
Compliance .............................................................................................................................................................73
FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement............................................................................................................73
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information..................................................................... 74
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................74
Glossary – Standard Definitions..............................................................................................................................75
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Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
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.
Side Panel Controls
POWER ( ) – Switch the VO37L FHDTV10A on by
pressing the button once. Press the button again to the
VO37L FHDTV10A off.
MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD).
If a sub-menu is active, pressing
next menu level.
CH + / - – 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.
VOL + / - – 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
Repeated pressing of this
buttons steps through the
input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1/S-Video, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI
1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. 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.
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If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level.
this button will proceed to the
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1. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. Use of this input for any
2. HDMI 1 –
3. HDMI 2 – Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top
4. RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the rear of
5. COMPONENT1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the source for component video devices
6. AV1/S-VIDEO IN – Connect the primary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or
7. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – When a digital audio signal is associated with an input which is
8. ANALOG AUDIO OUT – Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to an external device, such as a
9. DTV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from Cable Box) for Digital TV.*
10. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here.
* For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org
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purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s warranty of this
equipment.
through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection
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.VIZIO.com
VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
the TV indicates this connection. A 1/8” plug stereo cable is needed to connect the audio out from
the computer to the connector in the rear of the TV for audio from computer.
such as a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to right, use white for left audio and red for
right audio inputs, green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb) and red for Pr (or Cr). The green color band on
the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source,
then use the S-Video or yellow connector to connect the external video from the same source. The
S-Video, if connected, will take priority over AV RCA (yellow) connector. The yellow color band on
the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on this
SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theatre system. The white color band on the
rear of the TV indicates this connection.
home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. Speakers cannot be connected directly to here.
The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
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Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box
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Right-Side Panel Connection
1. HEADPHONE – Connect your headphone here for
personalized listening without disturbing others.
2. AV2 – Connect the secondary source for composite video
devices, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and
red connectors to connect the external audio from the same
source, then use the yellow connector to connect the
external video from the same source. The orange color
band on the side of the TV indicates this connection. Note:
The red and white audio connectors are shared between
AV2 and COMPONENT2.
3. COMPONENT2 (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 top to bottom, left to right,
use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), then
connect white for left audio and red for right audio inputs
under the orange band. The purple color band on the side
of the TV indicates this connection. Note: The red and white
audio connectors are shared between AV2 and
COMPONENT2.
4. HDMI 3 - Connect the third source for digital video such as
a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all
digital connector. The white color band on the side of the
TV indicates this connection.
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GUIDE – This button displays program information. Press this button once when in TV mode and the
information of the program being viewed is shown. Press it a second time and the Electronic
Programming Guide will appear in the screen. In any other mode when this button is pressed, the screen
will display the selected input plus the definition of the signal; i.e. HDMI 720p, HDMI 1080i, etc.
POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to
the Standby mode.
HDMI – Press this button to select the HDMI input.
MUTE – This button turns the sound on and off.
TV – Press this button to select TV.
COMPONENT – Press this button to select the Component (YPbPr)
input.
LAST – This button recalls the previously viewed channel. If the On-
Screen Display (OSD) menu is being used, this button will allow you
to get back to previous menu screen or out to your program when
you press it repeatedly.
AV – Press this button to select AV (either Composite or S-Video)
input.
(MENU) – Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu. When it is used within a menu selection, the
V ball key will
help you to make the selection of the feature to be adjusted after it
has been highlighted.
-These labeled buttons are used to navigate the OSD menu.
When navigating the OSD menu, the arrows control the
direction up and down or left and right. They will also be used
as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen
and option settings to turn a feature off or on. During regular
TV watching these keys will provide us with the control
functions of Volume (up or down) and Channel (up or down).
Channel up or down will not function when a cable box or satellite
receiver is being used as the source of the signal.
PIP – Use this button to activate the Picture-in-Picture mode.
SWAP – Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the
sub-screen while in PIP mode.
FREEZE – Press this button to “freeze-frame” the current screen.
Press this button again to continue playing.
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NUMBER BUTTON PAD – Use these buttons to select a channel or
enter a password.
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INPUT – This button allows the user to cycle through the inputs.
Repeatedly pressing of this button will step you through the input
sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2,
Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3.
Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return
to the beginning.
- (DASH) – 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.
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 from children and pets.
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.
VIZIO 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 not 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
Which Video Connection Should I Use?
The VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic
connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
Rear and
Connection
Quality
(type)
Connector
Side
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.
Component1/2 - 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.
S-Video (AV1) - 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 (AV1/2) - The complete video signal is
carried through this single pin connector. This is the
most commonly used video connection.
Good
(analog)
Yellow,
Orange
and
Red
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide
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Connecting Coaxial (RF)
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-of-the-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.
for detailed information.
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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Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box
Using HDMI Input
HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the
LCD HDTV for optimal results.
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to
10 meters. See www.VIZIOCE.com
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best):
or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
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:
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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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 2 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 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by
pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.
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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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 Component1 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 Component1 input (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 Component1 input (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 Component1 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 Component1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by
pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.
Note:
a) 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.
b) If Component1 is already connected to another device, or you do not wish to
use Component1, connect the green, blue and red video adapters into
Component2 connectors (purple color) and the audio connectors into the
AV2 connectors (orange color).
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Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box
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 input
(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 AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.
5. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.
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 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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Connecting Your DVD Player
You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VO37L FHDTV10A; HDMI, Component,
AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for
you.
Using HDMI Input
DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be
connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VO37L FHDTV10A for optimal results.
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to
10 meters. See www.VIZIOCE.com
Connecting your DVD Player (Best):
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 HDMI1 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.
4. Select HDMI1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV,
or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.
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For DVD Players with DVI:
1. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player.
2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your
DVD player and the HDMI2 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 DVD player.
5. Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by
pressing the HDMI button on the Remote.
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product.
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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 your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green
color) connector in the Component1 input (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 Component1 input (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 Component1 input (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 Component1 output on your DVD player and connect the
other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component input (green color area) at
the rear of the HDTV.
6. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.
7. Select Component1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by
pressing the Component1 button on the Remote Control.
Note:
a) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the
video output requirements of the product.
b) If Component1 is already connected to another device, or you do not
wish to use Component1, connect the green, blue and red video
adapters into Component2 connectors (purple color) and the audio
connectors into the AV2 connectors (orange color).
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Using S-Video (AV1/S-VIDEO)
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 SVideo jack in the AV1/S-VIDEO
input (yellow/red 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 AV
input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the HDTV.
4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.
5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing
the AV button on the Remote Control.
Using Composite (AV) Video Input
Connecting your DVD Player (Good) :
Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.
1. Connect the Video (yellow color)
connector on your DVD player to the
Video (yellow color) connector in the
AV1/S-VIDEO input (yellow/red color
area - row of connectors furthest from
you when viewing from the rear of the
HDTV) at the rear of the HDTV.
2. 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 input (yellow/red color area - row of connectors
furthest from you when viewing from the rear of the TV) on the rear of the HDTV.
3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player.
4. Select AV 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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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 SVideo jack in the AV input (yellow/red
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 AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the
HDTV.
4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.
5. Select AV 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.
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Connecting an external Receiver/Amp
1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV
and Receiver/Amp.
2. Using an audio cable (white and red
connectors), connect the cable to the
audio input connectors on the
Receiver/Amp and connect the other
end to the ANALOG OUT (white area)
audio connectors at the rear of the
LCD HDTV.
3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV
and Receiver/Amp.
4. Then press the
remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
5. Press the
6. Press the
7. Press the
now be routed through your Receiver/Amp system.
button on the
on the remote control to select the Audio Adjust menu.
on the remote control to select SPEAKERS.
on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will
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Optical Output of Audio received
If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical AUDIO
OUT (white area) at the rear of the VO37L FHDTV10A.
1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and
Receiver/Amp.
2. Using an SPDIF cable, connect the cable to the
audio input connector on the Receiver/Amp and
connect the other end to the OPTICAL OUT (white
area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD
HDTV.
3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and
Receiver/Amp.
4. Then press the
remote control to open the On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu.
5. Press the
to select the Audio Adjust menu.
6. Press the
to select SPEAKERS.
7. Press the
to select OFF so that the sound from
the LCD HDTV will now be routed
through your Receiver/Amp system.
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task
has been completed.
Note:
a) Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input.
b) The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
on the remote control
on the remote control
button on the
on the remote control
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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.
Note:
a) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB
PC, set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 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
purchased at an electronics store.
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Preset PC Resolutions
If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 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)
640x480 640 x 480 60 31.46 59.94 N N 25.17
640x480 640 x 480 75 37.50 75.00 N N 31.50
800x600 800 x 600 60 37.87 60.31 P P 40.00
800x600 800x600 72 48.07 72.18 P P 50.00
800x600 800x600 75 46.87 75.00 P P 49.50
1024x768 1024x768 60 48.36 60.00 N N 65.00
1024x768 1024x768 70 56.47 70.06 N N 75.00
1024x768 1024x768 75 60.02 75.02 P P 78.75
720x400 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.32
*1920x1080 1920 x 1080 60 66.65 60.00 P P 136.50
NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode.
H.Freq
(kHz)
V.Freq
(Hz)
H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Rate
(MHz)
Remark
Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input
If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the
VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through this
connection using the following timing 136.5MHz. The following parameters are often the values required
by the software or programs to set up the display:
Parameters Horizontal Values
(Pixels)
Address 1920 1080
Front Porch 32 1
Sync Width 32 3
Back Porch 64 27
Total 2048 1111
Frequency 66.7 kHz 60 Hz
Sync Polarity
Pixel Rate (MHz) 136.5
Refresh Rate (Hz) 60
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Vertical Values
(Lines)
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Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 8.
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 Chapter 2 for detailed steps)
3. Turning Power On
Once all the components are connected,
press the Power ON button on the side of
the HDTV, or press the Power ON
(Orange) button on the remote control.
4. Initial Setup
After powering on the TV set, the Initial
Setup Welcome screen will come up.
Press the
control.
The Language choice screen will be
displayed; the default English option is
highlighted. If you wish to change the
OSD language to Español or Français,
press the
to select the language you want.
Press the
to the next screen.
The next screen will display the options to select
between Home Mode and Retail Mode, selecting
Home Mode will give you an opportunity to save
energy.
Press the
next screen.
button on the remote to go to the
button on the remote
button on the remote control
button on the remote to go
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If Retail Mode is selected by mistake; the next option will allow you to switch your selection back to
Home Mode.
Press the
next screen.
Note:
At this point, if a set-top box from your
cable or satellite service company is being used;
please press the LAST button on the remote
control and skip to Step 5.
Otherwise continue with next step:
button on the remote to go to the
a. The Tuner screen will be
displayed. If you are using Cable
Service (with no box), press the
button on the remote control to
choose CABLE.
Press the
b. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; default choice is Scan.
Press the 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
highlight Skip Scan and then press the
Note: If you select Skip Scan, next time that you decide to complete this procedure; you will need to
select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go through the Menu option to select the Tuner
setup to get the option of scanning the channels again.
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c. 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
to get
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.
d. When finished, the Complete
screen will be displayed to inform
you that the HDTV has completed
the Initial Setup.
Press the button on the
remote control to exit and begin
watching TV.
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5. 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, AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2, Component1,
Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3.
Now follow the procedure below to display channels from a
different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver) source, using different inputs at the back of you TV set.
a. Select the correct input connection; RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and
White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI
connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). Make
the physical connection or hook up.
b. If you have an HD service you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection.
Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video Cables can only be used for SD (480i) pictures.
c. Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a
picture on your TV set. If there is not picture, make sure you have selected the correct input
on the TV set.
d. If the selected input is RF, you should be aware that the TV set needs to be on either channel
3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR, Cable
Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; please refer to Owner or User’s Manual of such
equipment for details.
Note: The TV set will be displaying any television station or program selected by the Cable Box, VCR,
External Tuner or Satellite Receiver. The TV set will not be able to change programs or channels; this is
controlled by the equipment sending the signal. If the service being used is the one which setup
includes a box with two different outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning
channels would help you to find the signal. Be aware that the channel to be selected varies from
provider to provider; meaning that, you may have to call your provider company so they could
provide you the specific channel when using high definition made TV sets. Some examples of
these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116.
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6. Fine Tuning your TV set for Home Use.
After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5; please follow the steps below to optimize your TV
set display:
a. Press the key to bring up the
Menu display. Use the
button to scroll to the Advanced
Video option.
d. Press the button to select it.
e. Press either
setting to Normal, and then press the LAST
key again to go back to previous screen.
f. Press either
the Picture Mode option.
or button to change
or button to select
or
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b. Press the button to select it.
c. Use the
Temperature option.
g. Press either
Picture Mode option to Standard.
h. Press the LAST key to exit the on screen
display Menu.
or button to scroll to the Color
or button to change the
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Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would
like to do the following to ensure that the correct
program times are shown when pressing the
Guide key:
Press the Menu key, this will bring up the picture
mode menu.
Press either
icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna.
The next screen will appear showing Time Zone.
Press either or button to select it.
Press either
proper Time Zone of your area.
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task
has been completed.
Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal
which is been fed into it. Enjoy your TV watching!!
or button scroll across to the
or button to choose the
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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 the
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 CH +/- 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 (S-Video) and AV-C (Composite) inputs.
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Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings
Volume
To adjust 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
to bring up the OSD screen.
Press either the
Press the
Press either the
Fore more information see Section 0 – Viewing Modes, on page 69.
or button to select Setup (wrench look alike icon) options.
button scroll down to Wide and select it.
or button to select among the modes.
button on the remote control
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Program Information
Press the GUIDE button twice 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
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.
or button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you pause at a channel, the
Information on HDTV Status
When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the GUIDE button once 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
Broadcaste
Time &
Program
Rating
Closed Caption
is available
Audio is
English / Stereo
NTSC SDTV
(Standard Definition TV)
Channel
Number
Source is Cable
Station Name:
Provided by
Broadcaster
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Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
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 and TV Tuner Setup.
The main menu options may vary 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.
Press the
side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will be
shown on the screen.
Press the
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
Once the menu option is displayed, press the
– button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust.
Press the
adjustment of the item.
button on the remote control or the
or button on the remote
or button on the remote control or the CH + or CH
button on the remote control or the VOL – button on the side of the HDTV to begin
Press
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task
has been completed.
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DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment
Picture Mode
When the button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment
page.
Press the
Use the
and Baseball.
Picture Adjustments are available for you to set
them to your preferred settings.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to highlight the Picture Mode selection.
or button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball
Backlight
Press the button to highlight the Backlight
selection.
Press the
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
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
Note: This setting will be disabled
button to start adjusting the brightness
or button to adjust the level.
if Enhanced Contrast Ratio is turned on.
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Brightness
Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection.
Press the
by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and
maximum available levels.
Use the
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced
or button to adjust the level.
Contrast
Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection.
Press the
a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum
available levels.
Use the
button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
Color
Press the button to highlight the Color selection.
Press the
small Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available
levels.
Use the
The Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a
or button to adjust the level.
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Tint
Press the button to highlight the Tint selection.
Press the
small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position.
Use the
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a
or button to adjust the level.
Sharpness
Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection.
Press the
by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and
maximum available levels. Use the
button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced
or button to adjust the level.
The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
Advanced Video Features
Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press either the button
to select it. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the
picture.
Noise Reduction (NR)
Press the button to highlight Noise Reduction
(NR). Use this feature to diminish picture
artifacts caused by the digitizing of image
motion content that may be present in the
picture. Press the
from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
or button to choose
Color Enhancement
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Press the button to highlight Color Enhancement. Use this feature to increase the picture reproduction
performance of the picture.
Press the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
or button to choose from Off, Normal, Rich Color, Green/Flesh and Green/Blue setting.
Advanced Adaptive Luma
Press the button to highlight Advanced 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
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend setting.
Enhanced Contrast Ratio
Press the button to highlight Enhanced
Contrast Ratio. This feature can be set to On or
OFF to allow the TV set to adjust its backlight to
display dark and bright scenes with a more vivid
or intense quality.
Press the
or Off. Note: Backlight setting would be disabled
if this option is set to On.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
or button to turn this feature On
Color Temperature
Press the button to highlight the option for
Color Temperature selection.
The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting.
Press the
the Normal, Warm or Custom 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
wish to adjust.
Press the
and the menu page will disappear and be
replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue)
Indicator Bar as before.
Use the
Press the
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button to highlight the color you
button to start adjusting the color
or button to adjust the color.
button when finished. Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.
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Reset Picture Mode
Press the button to highlight the option for
Reset Picture Mode selection
Press
factory default.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
Note: Only settings under the pictures adjustment
tab will be reset.
button to return on Picture settings to
DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
Audio Mode
When the button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE
adjustment page.
Press the
page.
Press the
selection.
Use the
Pop, Classic or Jazz.
Equalizer adjustments are available for you to set
them to your preferred settings.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to display the AUDIO ADJUST
button to highlight the Audio Mode
or button to choose from Flat, Rock,
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Equalizer
Press the
Press the
A new menu will be displayed showing volumes of
different frequencies (pitches).
Starting from lowest to the highest pitch, they are
120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz.
Press the
wish to adjust.
Use the
attenuation. For example if you want to boost the
bass you would highlight 120Hz and turn it up.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to highlight the Equalizer selection.
button to start adjusting
button to highlight the frequency you
or button to adjust for boost or
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
SRS TSXT
Press the button to highlight the SRS TSXT
selection.
Press the
surround sound feature to be On or Off.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to select for the simulated
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Digital Audio Out
Press the button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection.
Press the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
or button to make the proper selection. The options are OFF, Dolby Digital and PCM.
Speakers
Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection.
Press either
internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System.
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task
has been completed.
or button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn-off the
Analog Audio Out
Press the button to highlight the Audio Out selection.
Press either
variable, volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume setting on the TV. If it is
fixed, the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system.
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task
has been completed.
or button to turn the audio out signal to Fixed or Variable. When it is set to
Lip Sync
Included with the advanced technology of your TV, a feature which will compensate the shortcomings of
signal transmission called audio sync (Lip Sync). Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program
being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen. This feature
is built into your set, and it can be applied to all inputs. To use this feature, follow the steps below.
Press the k key to bring up the OSD.
Using either the
the microphone icon, the Audio menu will be
displayed.
Press either
up or down to Lip Sync.
Press either
appropriated adjustment.
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous
screen or repeatedly to return to your program if
task has been completed.
or button scroll across to
or button to scroll either
or button to make the
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Reset Audio Mode
Press the button to highlight the option for
Reset Audio Mode selection
Press
default.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
Note: Only settings under the audio adjustment tab
will be reset.
button to return on Audio settings to factory
DTV / TV Tuner Setup
When you first used your HDTV 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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
Tuner Mode
When the button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE
adjustment page. Press the
the TV page.
Press the
selection.
Press the
(Antenna) depending upon which equipment you
have attached to the DTV / TV Input.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to highlight the Tuner Mode
button to choose Cable or Air
button to display
Auto Search
Press the button to highlight the Auto Search
selection.
Press the
channels available. The TV will automatically
search for analog and digital channels.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to Auto Search for TV
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Partial Channel Search
If you believe channels are missed from the auto
search, you can do a partial channel search to
look for channel in a certain channel range again.
Press the
Channel Search selection.
Press the
Press the
for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels.
Press the
“From” selection. Press the
range of channel numbers you want to start
searching in.
button to highlight the Partial
button to enter the submenu.
button to select scan mode to look
button to highlight the “To” and
button to select the
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Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
to start channel search.
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
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.
and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the
MTS
This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or
broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching. This signal is usually or in most
cases Spanish language.
Press the
Press either
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and get it highlighted.
or button to go through the settings of this feature to make your selection.
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
selection.
Press the
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to highlight the Time Zone
or button to select your area.
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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
Press the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection.
or button to select On or Off.
DTV / TV Input Setup
Language
When the
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE
adjustment page. Press the
SETUP page is displayed.
Press the
selection. The default is English.
Press the
Français.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button is pressed, the On Screen
button until the
button to highlight the Language
or button to select Español or
PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
Press the button to highlight the PIP(Picturein-Picture) selection.
Press the
appear with the following PIP settings.
button. A separate menu will
PIP Mode
Press the button to highlight the PIP mode
selection.
Press the
POP(Picture-outside picture). In the PIP mode a
smaller sub screen will be displayed on top of
the main screen. For the POP mode the main
screen and sub screen will be of equal size and
be positioned side by side.
or button to select Off, PIP or
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PIP Input
When PIP or POP is selected, Press the button to highlight the PIP input selection.
Press the
vary according to which input is used for the main screen; see the table below to find which inputs can
PIP/POP with each other.
See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources.
or button to choose the input source for the sub screen. The input sources available will
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
“9” – Indicates which inputs are available for PIP mode.
PIP Position
When PIP is selected, Press the button to highlight the PIP position selection.
Press the
or button to choose where on the picture you want the PIP screen positioned over the
main screen.
PIP Size
When PIP is selected, Press the button to highlight the PIP size selection.
Press the
or button to choose Small, Medium or Large.
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PIP Audio Source
When PIP or POP is selected, Press the button to highlight the PIP audio source selection.
Press the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
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Sleep Timer
Press the button to highlight the Sleep
Timer selection.
Press the
turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
Once the adjustments are completed press
the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to select the timer to
Wide
The Wide option is the feature which allows
you to select how your display would be size
wise. When in TV mode; the selections are Normal, Wide, Stretch, and Panoramic views.
Press the
Press either
different sizes which apply to this feature.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and highlight it.
or button to make the correct selection, you will see the screen adjusting to the
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Input Naming
This feature has been added to facilitate you, the user in identifying or label the input and signal which is
being watched. You could use up to 8 characters; either letters or numbers or combinations of both.
Press
Press
Press
etc.) it with any name which will make easier for you to recognize it.
button to highlight this option.
button to obtain the next screen which shows the different inputs.
button to select the desired input which you want to label or name (Examples: VCR, DVD,..,
Press the
bracket.
Press either the
the letter or number belongs to this place.
Press the
again
Using either the
character of the name given to this Input.
Repeat the last previous two steps until the name of
the input is completed.
Press the
the LAST key to cancel the setting. .
Press the LAST key when you have finished to go to
the previous menu.
Since you are already in this feature; it is
recommendable to name all the Inputs which are
being used as well as these for which you have an
idea what their name is going to be.
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task
has been completed.
key to go to the first space (_) in the
or button and select either
button to go to the next space (_) and
or button select the second
key to accept the name of the input or
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CC (Closed Caption)
Press the button to highlight the CC (Closed
Caption) selection.
Press the
with the following CC settings
CC
When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the CC
feature is available in the Setup menu.
Press the
Press the
CC4.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or
CC2.
Digital Closed Caption Style
When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature
is available in the Setup menu.
Press the
Style selection.
Press the
Press either
the two options; As Broadcaster and Custom.
If Custom is selected then you will have the way of
customize the way Closed Caption will be
displayed by changing these different parameters
to your like: Font Size (letters size), Font Color
(letters color) Font Opacity (transparency of the
letters), Background Color (color of the
background area where Closed Caption is going
to be displayed), Background Opacity (allows to
either see through at the scene being played or it
could be a solid screen), Window Color (it gives
the color to the area where characters will be
displayed on) and finally Window Opacity
(allows the area of the characters to be changed) .
There are no recommendations of setting these
parameters since you, the user would have your own taste or like of them.
Press the key labeled LAST as many times as it takes to exit the menu screens.
button. A separate menu will appear
button to highlight the CC selection.
button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or
button to highlight the Digital CC
button to go to the next screen.
or button to toggle between
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H/V Position
Press the button to highlight the H/V Position
selection.
Press the
with the following H/V Position settings
button. A separate menu will appear
H-Position
Press the button to highlight the Horizontal
Shift selection.
Press the
horizontal position of the picture.
Use the
position.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start adjusting the
or button to adjust the horizontal
V-Position
Press the
selection.
Press the
position of the picture.
Use the
position.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to highlight the Vertical Shift
button to start adjusting the vertical
or button to adjust the vertical
H-SIZE
Press the
Press the
Use the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to highlight the H-Size selection.
button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture.
or button to adjust the horizontal size.
V-SIZE
Press the
Press the
Use the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to highlight the V-Size selection.
button to start adjusting the vertical size of the picture.
or button to adjust the vertical size.
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DTV / TV Input Parental Control
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 button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE
adjustment page.
Press the
Press the
press the
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.
button to display the SETUP page.
button to highlight Parental, then
button.
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.
The System Reset feature (see page 61) does NOT reset the password.
Rating Enable
Turning this feature on will allow the end user to
prevent their children to watch blocked programs
when using the PIP feature. The PIP screen will
display a blue or blank screen.
Press
select it.
Press either
Off.
Press the LAST to exit the OSD screen.
to scroll down to Rating Enable, and
or button to turn feature ON or
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Channel Block
Press the
Block selection.
Press the
Press the
want to block.
button to highlight the Channel
button to go to the next screen.
button to highlight the channel you
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channel.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to block the highlighted
US TV Rating
Follow the procedure in the previous section to
display the Parental Control menu and then
press the
Rating selection.
Press the
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 – All subratings
D – Sexual dialog
L – Adult language
S – Sexual situations
V - Violence
FV – Fantasy violence
Press the
the TV rating options.
Press the button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).
button to highlight the US TV
button and the Block TV Rating
or button to navigate through
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US Movie Rating (For US)
Press the button to highlight the US Movie
Rating selection.
Press the
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
button and the Block Movie Rating
or button to navigate through the Movie rating options.
Press the
button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).
Canadian English Rating
Press the button to highlight the Canadian English Rating selection.
Press the
English Rating panel will be displayed.
In the Block Canadian English Rating panel you
can customize the program blocking of the
following ratings:
C – Children
C8+ – Children 8 years or older
G – General Programming, suitable for all
audiences
PG – Parental guidance
14+ – Viewers 14 years or older
18+ – Adult programming
Press the
the Movie rating options.
Press the
button and the Block Canadian
or button to navigate through
button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).
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Canadian French Rating
Press the button to highlight the Canadian French Rating selection.
Press the
French Rating panel will be displayed.
In the Block Canadian French Rating panel you
can customize the program blocking of the
following ratings:
G – General audience
8 ans+ – General – not recommended for young
children
13 ans+ – Not suitable for children under 13 years
of age
16 ans+ – Not suitable for under 16 years of age
18 ans+ – Adults only
button and the Block Canadian
Press the
Press the
or button to navigate through the Movie rating options.
button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked).
DTV Rating
This option is designed to update the TV or
Movie table of different ratings for programs
being viewed in your local or regional area. It will
allow the parental guidance control feature in
your TV to have the most current parental
control database for a digital signal. This option
may be available in the future for activation. This
option works as follows: Whenever you decide
to use the Parental Control feature and this
option has been activated in your area, the DTV
Rating will be a solid color indicating that an
update is available for any rating tables. After
entering the password, the Parental menu will
appear on the screen, and then do the following.
Observe the status of the DTV Rating. If option is faded out, no update is available (the option is not
activated in your area).
If it is not faded out, press either
Press
procedure.
button to execute this operation. Please follow the on screen instructions to complete this
or button to select this option.
Press either
Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task
has been completed.
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Blocked Unrated Programming
Follow the procedure in the previous section 0 to
display the Parental Control menu and then press
the
selection.
Press the
blocking of programming that does not have a
rating.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to highlight the Block Unrated TV
button to turn-on or turn-off the
Change the Password
Press the
Edit selection.
Press the
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to highlight the Access Code
button and the new Password panel
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Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.
The System Reset feature (see page 61) does NOT reset the password.
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System Reset
Press the button to highlight System Reset.
Press the
Setup Wizard
Use this function to return to the Initial Setup when
the TV was used for the first time. Use this
function if you wish to have a guided setup when
you relocate your TV. Please refer to Basic LCD
HDTV Start Up on page 31 for more information.
Note: Previously scanned channels will be
removed.
Reset All Settings
Use this function to reset the TV to the default
factory settings.
Press either the MENU button to return to the
previous menu display or the LAST key to return
to your program if task has been completed.
Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control
Password.
button. A new menu will appear.
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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 0. Once the adjustments are completed
press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
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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 0.
HDMI Input Setup
The Setup menu operates in the same way for the
HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 0. The
menu difference is that there is no DTV / TV or
Parental Control adjustments.
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 0. The menu
difference is that there is no icon along the top for
DTV / TV adjustments.
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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 0. The menu difference
is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV
adjustments.
Video Input Setup
The Setup menu operates in a similar way for
Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV
input in section 0. The menu difference is that
there is an auto phase setting under the H/V
Position submenu when using Component input.
Auto Phase (for Component input)
Press the
Press the
submenu will be displayed.
Press the
Press the
TV will automatically look for the phase of the
signal to fine tune the picture.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to highlight the H/V Position.
button and the new H/V Position
button to highlight Auto Phase.
button to execute this option. The
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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 0. The menu
difference is that there is no icon along the top for
DTV / TV adjustments.
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 0
for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature.
Auto Adjust
When the button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE
adjustment page.
Press the
selection.
Press the
to the PC signal timing automatically.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to highlight the Auto Adjust
button for the LCD HDTV to adjust
Backlight
Press the button to highlight the Backlight selection.
Press the
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
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear
or button to adjust the level.
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Brightness
Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection.
Press the
by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and
maximum available levels.
Use the
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced
or button to adjust the level.
Contrast
Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection.
Press the
a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum
available levels.
Use the
button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by
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.
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
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Color Temperature
Press the
Temperature selection.
The default is the 9300K (Cool) setting.
Press the
the 9300, 6500 or Custom option.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
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
and the menu page will disappear and be replaced
by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator
Bar as before. Use the
the color.
button to highlight the option for Color
or button if you want to choose
button to start adjusting the color
or button to adjust
Press the
procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
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H-SIZE
Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection.
Press the
Use the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture.
or button to adjust the horizontal size.
H-Position
Press the button to highlight the Horizontal
Shift selection.
Press the
horizontal position of the picture.
Use the
position.
Once the adjustments are completed press the
LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
button to start adjusting the
or button to adjust the horizontal
V-Position
Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection.
Press the
Use the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture.
or button to adjust the vertical position.
Fine Tune
Press the button to highlight the Fine Tune selection.
Press the
Use the
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
button to start tuning the to the PC signal.
or button to adjust the tuning.
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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 0. The menu difference is that there are
no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental
Control adjustments.
PC Input Setup
The Setup menu operates in the same way for the
PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 0.
The menu difference is that there is no icon along
the top for TV adjustments and no Closed Caption.
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Understanding Viewing Features
Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote
control, please follow the instructions in page 38.
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.
Stretch Mode
When watching a widescreen program (1.78:1 source) with black bars
on the sides, the display image will stretch to fill the TV screen. People
will appear wider than they really are. 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. This mode is available only when watching
a widescreen program.
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.
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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 a soft cloth 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 a soft cloth 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.
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 1-877-MYVIZIO (698-
4946) or e-mail us at
Problem Solution
No power. Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo).
No sound. Check your audio connection
techsupport@vizio.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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Problem Solution
If the screen is black. Check your input connections.
Power is ON but no screen image. 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.
Wrong or abnormal colors appear. If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make
sure it is securely connected.
Control buttons do not work. Press only one button at a time.
Remote Control does not work. Make sure batteries are inserted correctly
Batteries could be weak.
Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.
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.
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 interference 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 any 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 (Composite), AV-S (S-Video) or Component with 480i
input, follow instructions in page 52 to obtain the desired screen mode.
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.
Up-converting 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.
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Problem Solution
You switch to a different input and
the screen size changes.
Tips for High-Definition Users. The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content.
Tips for Letterbox Content Users. Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly
The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular
input (AV-C (Composite), AV-S (S-Video), Component, HDMI and TV).
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.
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. Follow the instructions in page 32.
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.
Email: techsupport@vizio.com
(877) 698-4946 Fax: (949) 585-9563
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm
Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call.
VIZIO
Address:
39 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Telephone: (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9514
Web: www.vizio.com
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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
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
Specifications
Specifications
Panel 37” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.42675(H) x 0.42675(V)
Display Compatibility FHDTV (1080P)
Colors 1.06 Billion
Brightness
cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast 1300:1
Contrast Ratio with
DCR
Response Time 5ms (typical)
Viewing Angle >178° (horizontal/vertical)
Inputs 1x RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC)
Outputs 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio, 1x Stereo Audio, 1x Headphone
Features 1080P FHDTV, HDMI v1.3, 3D comb filter, Zero bright pixel guarantee, Dynamic Contrast Ratio
Speakers 2xBuilt-in, 12W Speakers
Panel Life 50,000 hours to half the original brightness
Power
Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range 120Vac at 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 124W (average) , <0.5W standby
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
500nits
6500:1
2x Component and stereo audio (one stereo
2x Composite Video and stereo audio (one
stereo audio shared with Component input)
1x S-Video
1x (USB service only)
technology, HD game port, Noise reduction, MTS stereo decoder, Digital amplifier, Dolby
Digital for ATSC/QAM, Channel skip, Video/input naming capability, Closed caption, Parental
control/V-Chip 2.0, Programmable Timer, Freeze, PIP/POP, SRS TSXT Audio Enhancement.
ATSC/Clear QAM tuner, NTSC video decoding via RF or composite video, 3:2 or 2:2 reverse
pull-down, Motion adaptive de-interlace, Progressive video scan via component
video/VGA/HDMI, HDTV via HDMI or component video, FHDTV via HDMI or component video,
Color temperature adjustments of 5400K/6500K/9300K, Independent Red/Green/Blue
adjustments for color temperature fine tuning, Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV),
720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV), Computer support at
640x480/800x600/1024x768/1920x1080 via VGA/HDMI.
audio shared with Composite input)
3x HDMI v1.3 with HDCP (with stereo audio),
1 with Stereo Audio RCA
1x RGB plus stereo audio
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Dimensions 36.217"W x 24.972"H x 8.5716"D with stand; 36.217"W x 23.768"H x 3.854"D without stand
Net Weight 35.05 lbs without stand, 36.6 lbs with stand
Gross Weight 44.3 lbs
Certifications CSA C/US, FCC Class B, BETS-7
*Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.
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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Limited Product Warranty
VIZIO provides a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U.S.
reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States or Puerto Rico.
VIZIO's Responsibility
VIZIO displays purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and that are used in the fifty (50)
United States or Puerto Rico are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of the original retail purchase. If the display fails to conform to
this limited warranty, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace the display.
Labor
During the one-year limited warranty period, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a
manufacturing defect. Repairs required on displays which are thirty (30) inches and larger generally will
be made “on-site” where the display is installed. The determination for performing the on-site repair is
dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Repairs required
on displays which are less than thirty (30) inches generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center.
Parts
Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts, or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or
recertified unit, at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Replacement parts or replacement units provided
under this limited warranty are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period, or for
ninety (90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is later.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at TechSupport@VIZIO.com, via
phone at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946), or via postal mail at VIZIO Technical Support, 39 Tesla, Irvine,
CA 92618. You must provide the model, serial number, and date of purchase. VIZIO Technical Support is
available from 6:00AM to 9:00PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 10:00AM to 2:00PM Pacific
Time, Saturday and Sunday. Please note that holiday hours may vary. For up to date information, please
visit www.VIZIO.com.
VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if defects or damages are covered
by this limited warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by this 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 service technician or service center.
Parts and service labor that are VIZIO's responsibility under this limited warranty will be provided without
charge. All other service is at the customer's expense. VIZIO reserves the right to charge the customer for
any service call for anything not covered by this limited warranty. Before you ask for warranty service,
please review your User Manual. You may avoid a service call and a service charge.
Please refer to the reverse side of this page for additional information regarding how to obtain warranty
service.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION.
Not Covered
This limited warranty does not cover the following: cosmetic defects; damage, malfunctions or failures
resulting from shipping or transit, improper or faulty installation, abuse, operation contrary to furnished
instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, products not supplied by VIZIO, modification,
alteration, improper servicing or tampering; damage from fire, water, lightning, power surges, abnormal
environmental conditions or other acts of nature; normal wear and tear; unsatisfactory visual or audio
performance not caused by a manufacturing defect; or displays with a missing or unreadable serial
number. Operation of the display for commercial purposes or in applications or uses for which the display
is not intended is not covered by this limited warranty. "Image Sticking", caused by static images on the
screen for extended periods and or excessive brightness and contrast levels, is not covered by this
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limited warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation of a display, and routine
maintenance and cleaning, are not covered by this limited warranty.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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. VIZIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING VIZIO'S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED
DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT,
SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, 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 on VIZIO's behalf.
Owner's Responsibility
To ensure warranty service, keep the dated bill or sales receipt as evidence of the purchase date and
location. This limited warranty applies only to original purchaser and is non-transferable.
Note: Warranty service conditions are subject to change. For the latest Warranty Terms and Conditions
and additional information regarding VIZIO's Limited Product Warranty, please see complete details
online at www.VIZIO.com
.
VIZIO Return Policy
VIZIO's return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be returned by the original
purchaser during the initial thirty (30) day period following the date of purchase. A VIZIO return
authorization number must first be obtained as provided below. The refund will be the purchase price
actually paid by the purchaser less a ten percent (10%) restocking fee per each item returned. Shipping
and handling are not refundable.
The return authorization number must first be obtained from VIZIO's Customer Service by emailing
CustomerSupport@VIZIO.com or by calling 949-428-2525, 6:00AM to 9:00PM Pacific Time, Monday
through Friday, and 10:00AM to 2:00PM Pacific Time, Saturday and Sunday. Please note that holiday
hours may vary. For up to date information, please visit www.VIZIO.com.
Products must be returned to the address specified by VIZIO Customer Service and must be shipped in
the original packaging, with freight prepaid to VIZIO, and must be received in new and unused condition.
The return authorization number must be included in the packaging. VIZIO reserves the right to assess
fees for any damaged or missing parts in addition to the ten percent (10%) restocking fee.
Return authorization numbers are valid for only fifteen (15) days from issuance. The customer is
responsible for and must prepay all shipping charges and shall assume all risk of loss or damage to the
product while in transit to VIZIO. If the product is returned to VIZIO (i) without a VIZIO return authorization
number, and/or (ii) beyond the fifteen (15) day period, and/or (iii) without proper packaging, VIZIO retains
the right to refuse delivery of such return or may return the unit to the customer at the customer's expense
and with no refund issued. This return policy does not apply to defective products. Please read VIZIO's
Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions.
On-Site Warranty Repair Procedure
On-Site Warranty Repair generally is performed on repairable displays which are 30 inches and
larger.
If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and
conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that an on-site repair may be performed, the
customer will be provided with an on-site repair authorization number and on-site repair instructions. The
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determination for performing the on-site repair may be dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at
VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the oneyear limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty.
On-site repair service is requested through VIZIO's third-party service provider. After VIZIO provides the
customer with the on-site repair (OSR) authorization number, the third-party service provider will contact
the customer and will schedule the repair at the customer's location. The total approximate time for the
repair process, which includes the repair diagnosis, dispatching the technician, shipping the replacement
part(s), and arranging the appointment with the customer, is completed within approximately 3 to 5
business days, pending availability of these factors.
If it is determined the product can not be repaired on-site, the customer will be required to ship the unit to
VIZIO's service center, per the below warranty replacement procedure.
VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the product. However, some standard
installation may be performed during the on-site repair, at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Please read
VIZIO's Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions.
Warranty Replacement Procedure
Warranty Replacement generally is performed on displays which are determined to be
economically unrepairable.
If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and
conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a repair is not economically possible, based on
certain manufacturing defects in materials and/or workmanship, and/or at VIZIO's option and sole
discretion, the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and replacement instructions.
Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one-year limited warranty period and
meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty.
For displays forty-two inches (42") and larger, VIZIO will generally cover the transportation charges to
perform an on-site swap of the original unit with the replacement unit. For displays under forty-two inches
(42"), the customer is responsible for the transportation charges to VIZIO's service center. VIZIO will be
responsible for the return transportation charges from the service center to the customer. Please read
VIZIO's Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions.
Mail-In Warranty Repair Procedure
Mail-In Warranty Repair generally is performed on displays which are smaller than 30 inches.
If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and
conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a mail-in repair may be performed, the
customer will be provided with a return authorization number and mail-in repair instructions. Proof of
purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one-year limited warranty period and meets the
terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty.
The customer will be provided with instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service
center. The original carton box and packing material, or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO, must be
utilized. The cost of shipping to VIZIO's service center is at the customer's expense. After the product is
repaired and tested, the VIZIO service center will ship the unit back to the customer at VIZIO's expense.
VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the product. Please read VIZIO's
Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION.
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Index
A
Accessories, 6
Adjustments
Selecting the Screen Size, 69, 75
Stepping through TV Channels, 38
Volume, 11, 38, 70
Advanced Video Features
Black Level Extender, 43
Color Temperature (Color Temperature, 44
CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 44
DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 43
Flesh Tone, 44
C
Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 70
Coax (RF)
Connecting for DTV, 17
Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 21
Component
Connecting your DVD Player, 24
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 20
Composite (AV)
Connecting your Basic Set-Top Box, 21
Connecting your DVD Player, 25
Controls
Front Panel, 11
Side Panel, 11
D
Disassembling, 9
DTV
Audio Adjustment, 45
Parental Control, 56
Picture Adjustment, 41
Special Features, 50
Tuner Setup, 48
DTV Audio Adjust
Analog Audio Out, 47
Balance, 46
Digital Audio Out, 47
Equalizer, 46
Lip Sync, 47
Reset Audio Mode, 48
Speakers, 47
SRS TSXT, 46
Volume, 45
DTV Picture Adjust
Advanced Video, 43
Backlight, 41, 64
Brightness, 42, 65
Color, 42
Color Temperature, 66
Contrast, 42, 65
Reset Picture Mode, 45
Sharpness, 43
Tint, 43
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Digital Closed Caption, 54
Input Naming, 53
Language, 50
PIP, 50
Reset, 61
Sleep Timer, 50, 52
Wide, 52
DTV Tuner Setup
Auto Search, 48
Daylight Saving, 50
MTS, 49
Partial Channel Search, 49
Skip Channel, 49
Time Zone, 49
Tuner Mode, 48
DVI
Connecting your DVD Player, 23
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 19
F
FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners, 4
G
Glossary, 75
H
HDMI
Connecting your DVD Player, 22
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18
HDMI Input
Audio Adjustment, 62
Picture Adjustment, 61
Setup, 62
I
Inputs
Antenna, 4
Connectors, 16
Rear Label, 12
Installation
Base removal, 8
Preparation, 6
Wall Mounting, 6, 8, 31
O
OSD
Brightness Adjustment, 74
Color Adjustment, 16
Contrast Adjustment, 74
Outputs
Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre System,
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Parental Control
Block Unrated Programming, 60
Canadian English Rating, 58
Canadian French Rating, 59
Channel Block, 57
DTV Rating, 59
Movie Rating, 58
Password change, 60
Rating Enable, 56
TV Rating, 57
PC Input
Audio Adjustment, 68
Auto Adjust, 64
Picture Adjustment, 64
Setup, 68
PC Picture Adjust
Fine Tune, 67
H/V Position, 55
Horizontal Position, 55, 67
Horizontal Size, 55, 67
Vertical Position, 55, 67
R
Remote, 14
Batteries, 15
Range, 15
Remote:, 15
RGB
Connecting your PC, 29
S
safety instructions, 2
Screen Size explanation, 69
S-Video
Connecting your DVD Player, 25
Connecting your VCR, 26
Connecting your Video Camera, 26
T
Technical Specifications, 74
Troubleshooting Guide, 70
TV
Audio Adjustment, 45
Parental Control, 56
Picture Adjustment, 41
Special Features, 50
TV Picture Adjust
Advanced Video, 43
Backlight, 41, 64
Brightness, 42, 65
Color, 42
Color Temperature, 66
Contrast, 42, 65
Reset Picture Mode, 45
Sharpness, 43
Tint, 43
TV Special Features
Closed Caption, 54
Input Naming, 53
Language, 50
PIP, 50
Reset, 61
Sleep Timer, 50, 52
Wide, 52
TV Tuner Setup, 48
Auto Search, 48
MTS, 49
Partial Channel Search, 49
Skip Channel, 49
Tuner Mode, 48
V
Video Input
Audio Adjustment, 63
Auto Phase, 63
Parental Control, 64
Picture Adjustment, 62
Setup, 63
W
Warranty, 76
Watching TV
Basic Adjustments, 38
Basic connections, 31
First Startup, 31
Getting your Programs, 37
Program Information, 39
Status Information, 39
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