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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................................................................................2 1.1 - Befo re Use ............................................................................................................... [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 2 Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 - Before Use Congratulations on your VIZIO L30 WGUe 30 ” LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support of VIZIO and its LCD Television prod uct line. The L30 WGUe is a precise electronic product and you should read the followin g instructions carefully to maximize t[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 3 1.3 - Opening the Package • The VIZIO L30 WGUe is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessori es. Any optional accessories a re packed separately in another carton. • The weight of the LCD display is approximately 42.1 lbs. Due to the size and we ight of the product, it is suggested[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 4 1.5 - Important Safety Guidelines This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, a nd misuse may re sult in electric shock or f ire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the fo llow ing rules sh ould be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 5 1.6 - Television Antenna Conn ection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be co nnected to the LCD TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electri cally ground ed to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Arti[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 6 1.7 - Package Contents VIZIO L30 WGUe LCD TV VIZIO Universal Remote Control Component Y/Pb/Pr Cable (green, blue, and re d connecto rs) Audio Cable (red and white connecto rs) DVI cable Power Cord This User Guide IMPORTANT: Save the original box and all the packing material for future shipping needs. N[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 7 1.8 - Front Panel Controls 1. Remote Control Sensor – This is the window that passes all of the remote signa ls to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the bes t response to the remote signal. 2. Power Button - Switch the TV on by pre ssing the button once. Press the b utt[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 8 1.9 - Rear Panel Connections 1. Service – To be used for factory service. 2. DVI/Audio In - Connect a DVD multimedia player, computer o r set-top box and the audio through these connections. This is a digital only connector. 3. VGA/Audio In - Connect the video from a compute r or set-top box and the [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 9 1.10 - VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehe nsive rem ote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote control button functio ns are explained on the following pages. VIZIO Universal Remote Con trol Bu tt on Description 8 9 1 22 1 9 [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 10 1.10.1 - Key Remote Control Function s 1. SETUP – This button starts all programming se quences. 2. Remote LED – Blinks whe n the remote is being programmed or is sending a signal to your LCD di splay. 3. POWER – Press this key to turn the LCD display on from standby mode. Press it again to retu[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 11 20. Reverse/AV1 – This button rewinds the CD, DV D or VCR when the component is activated with the remote co ntrol. Additionally, this button will select the AV1 compone nt in TV mode. 21. Play/SVid1 – This button play s the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. A[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 12 1.10.2 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) sym bols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols in side the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batt[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 13 Chapter 2 - Connecting Compon ents 2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO L30 WGUe LCD TV has five different ways to connect your video eq uipment from a basic one to the most advanced for digit al displays. Connectio n Quality Cable and Conne ctor Description OK Coaxial RF. This is the [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 14 2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Play er You have several options for co nnecting your DVD player to your new L30 WGUe LCD TV - DVI, Component, S-Video, and Composite in puts. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.2.1 - Using Digital Video DVD playe[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 15 2.2.2 - Using Component Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) conn ector on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the DVD group in the rear of your LC D TV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connecto [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 16 2.2.3 - Using S-Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV In group in the rear of your LCD TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) a udio connectors on the rear of your D[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 17 2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box You have several options for co nnecting your HD TV Set-Top Box to your new L30 WGUe L CD TV: DVI and RGB inputs. Based on your home theater co nfiguration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.3.1 - Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 18 2.3.2 - Using RGB Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to t he RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the VGA input in the rear of your LCD TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Audio [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 19 2.5 - Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for con necting your antenna or cable to your new L30 WGUe LCD TV - directly to the TV or through your VCR. Ba sed on your home theater configurati on, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.5.1 - Using Your Antenna or Cable TV I[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 20 2.6 - Connecting External Amplified Speake rs Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and external sp eakers. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) a udio connectors on the rear of your speakers to the R (red colo r) and L (white color) audio o utput connectors in the A/V Out grou[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 21 2.8 - Connecting a Computer Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your co mputer and the other end to the VGA input in the rear of your LCD TV. 3. Connect the RGB Audio Out on your computer to the VGA Audio (L/R) at the[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 22 Chapter 3 - Getting Started 3.1 - Turning your LCD TV On and Off 1. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your LCD TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Press the POWER button on the front panel or the POWER button on the remote control to power on the[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 23 3.3 - Preparing the LCD for Wall Mounting The VIZIO L30 WGUe can either be kept on the base stand or mounted to the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the L30 WGUe to the wall, please follow the instruction s below for removing the base stand. To remove the stand base: 1. Unplug all the cables a[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 24 3.5 - Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the bottom control keys on the front panel of the LCD TV can control all the function settings. The on-screen display (OSD ) allows you to adjust and save contrast, brightness and other settings. The LCD TV will sa ve changes made to the se[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 25 3.5.2 - OSD Menus and Options The OSD menus and options are used to adju st various settings on your LCD TV. Some of the menu options can vary depending on the video input source that you are using. 3.5.2.1 - Video Available for the following input source s - AV1, AV2/S, DVD, HDTV and TV input. Bright[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 26 3.5.2.3 - Audio Volume – Adjusts the volume. Treble – Adjusts the treble. Bass – Adjust s the bass. Balance – Adjusts the balance level betwee n the channels. Spatial – Enhances the stereo s ound of the built-in sp eakers. MTS ( TV mode only ) – Changes the sound outp ut for TV programs. S[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 27 3.5.2.5.1 – Setup Language - Changes the langua ge of the OSD menu. Options include French, Spanish, or English. Gamma - Changes the color sp ace. Options include Linear, Vivid1, Vivid2 and Vivid3. Wide - Changes the viewin g mode. Options include Zoom, Standard, Panoramic, or Widescreen. For mo re [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 28 3.5.3 - Understanding Viewing Features Your LCD TV features four viewing modes an d Picture-in-Picture (PIP ) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the on-scree n display (OSD) or the remote control. For more information on using the OSD, see 3.5.2 - OSD Menus and Optio ns, page 25. 3.5.3.1 - Viewi[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 29 3.5.3.2 - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode Your LCD TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time . You can use PIP mode if your PIP video input source is set to TV, AV1, AV2/S, or 480i DVD. See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. PiP Source Main Source TV AV1 [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 30 3.5.4 - Using the Parental Contr ols The Parental Controls feature prevent s view ers from watching programs that are not age- appropriate, such as programs containing violence or adult language. 1. Press the MENU button 3 times on the remote cont rol until the TV menu opens. 2. Press ▼ button to hi[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 31 3.5.5 - Setting a Password You control access to the Parental Cont rol f eatures with a password. The default password is “0000”. You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the password: 1. Press the MENU button three times on t he remote control until the TV menu opens. 2. Pr[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 32 3.6 - Remote Control Operation 3.6.1 - Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different component s. Listed below are the steps for programm ing your TV , VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. 3.6.1.1 - Programming for TV For your convenience[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 33 3.6.1.3 - Programming for Cable Box 1. Manually turn on the Cable Box. 2. Press the CBL button on the remote cont rol. 3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashe s twice. 4. Find the programming code for your Ca ble Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using th[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 34 3.6.2 - Searching for Component Co des If the user cannot find the manufacturer in the co mponent list or the program code doe s not work, the user can use the remote control to search for the corre ct component code. To search for a component code: 1. Turn on the component. 2. Press the matching comp[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 35 Chapter 4 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4.1 - Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cabl e is removed from the socket before cleaning the display. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as tolu ene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the display. Such chemicals may damage the housi ng, screen g[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 36 Snow appears on screen Check your antenn a connection. Check TV / CATV selection. Power is ON but no screen image. Make sure the video cable suppli ed with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer. If the other end of the video cable is not attached perma[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 37 The PIP input is set to DVD but the picture does not look correct. The PIP DVD source must be 480i (interl a ced) and not 480p (progressive scan). Set your DVD pl ayer to interlac ed or choose a different PIP source. The LCD TV will not accept the parental control password. To reset the parental contr[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 4/7/2005 38 4.3 - Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical proble m rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping ch arges billed to you. Our trained support personn el can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more info rmation on wa rrant[...]

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    V INC. LIMITED WARRANTY V INC. LIMITED WARRANTY For VIZIO LCD Displays Welcome to the V, Inc. Digital Family! Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and l abor. V, Inc.’s Responsibilit y V, Inc. LCD Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmans[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 1/21/2005 Appendix B: Component Program Codes SETUP CODES FOR AMPLIFIERS Aiwa 0406 Carver 0269 CurtisMathes 0300 Denon 0160 Harman/Kardon 0892 JVC 0331 Linn 0269 Magnavox 0269 Marantz 0269 Optimus 0300 Panasonic 0308 Philips 0269,0892 Pioneer 0013,0300 Sony 0220,0689 Technics 0308 Victor 0331 Wards 0013 Yamaha 03[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 1/21/2005 SETUP CODES FOR LASER DISK Denon 0059 Mitsubishi 0059 NAD 0059 Optimus 0059 Pioneer 0059 Sony 0193,0201 SETUP CODES FOR MISC. AUDIO Jerrold 0459,0520 Scientific Atlanta 0460 Starcom 0459 SETUP CODES FOR RECEIVERS ADC 0531 Aiwa 0158,0189,0121, 0405 Capetronic 0531 Carver 0189,0042,0360 Casio 0195 Clarine[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 1/21/2005 SETUP CODES FOR TELEVISION AOC 0030,0019 Admiral 0093,0463 Aiko 0092 Akai 0030 Alaron 0179 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 Audiovox 0451,0180,0092,06 23 Baysonic 0180 Belcor 0019 Bell & Howell 0154,0016 Bradford 0180 Brockwood 0019 Broksonic 0236,0463 CXC 0180 Candle 0030,0056 Carnivale 003[...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 1/21/2005 Victor 0053 Vidikron 0054 Vidtech 0178,0019 Wards 0054,0165,0030,0178, 0021,0019,0179,0056, 0016 White Westinghouse 0463,0623,0624 Yamaha 0030,0019 Zenith 0017,0463,0016,00 92, 0624 SETUP CODES FOR VCR Admiral 0048,0209 Adventura 0000 Aiko 0278 Aiwa 0037,0000 Akai 0041 America Action 0278 American High [...]

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    VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide Version - 1/21/2005 SETUP CODES FOR DIGITAL VIDEO DISC Denon 0490 GE 0522 Harman/Kardon 0582 JVC 0558 Kenwood 0534 Magnavox 0503 Marantz 0521 Onkyo 0503 Optimus 0571 Panasonic 0490 Philips 0503,0539 Pioneer 0525,0571 Proscan 0522 RCA 0522 Samsung 0573 Sony 0533 Technics 0490 ThetaDigital 0571 Toshiba 0503 Yamaha 0490,0545 [...]

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    WHERE VISION MEET S VAL UE BRAVO, VIZIO and the V Logo ar e tr ademarks of V, Inc. Product specif icat ions ar e subject t o change without not ice or obligat ion. © 2004 V, inc. All rights r eserved.[...]