Vizio M260VP manual

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Dear VlZlO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO M260VP television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, 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 HDTV High Definition Television. [...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. 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 instruc[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV andeasily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage canbe used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock • Do not touch thepower cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord dur[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual 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 Nation[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-t[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................................................... 4 Advisory of the DT[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Duration ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Slideshow Effect .................................................................................................................................. 29 Thumbnail Size ...[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Start Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................................... 42 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 43 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ........................................[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. After you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The glass surface can easily be scr[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Chapter I Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV Here are some things you should consider when deciding on a proper location for your HDTV: • The power consumption of your HDTV is about 31.3W (AVG) o Use the included power cord. o When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. Th[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the two top foam end caps. 2. Remove the stand base and accessory box from packaging. 3. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, [...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support. 2. Remove the stand base an[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor--Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal. 2. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHTmThe VlZlO name lights white when powered on and silver when powered off. Side Butt[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1 and 2 reConnect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. There is an additional HDMI connector on the side. 2. AVmConnect Composite video devices, such as a VCR or game console. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audi[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Chapter 3 VlZlO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. 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. 3. Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Insertin[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( Ca )--Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up and enabled for these buttons to work. See CEC section on page 40 for more information. • (Record)--Press to begin recording on your CEC-supported [...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual AV--Press to select the AV input. TV--Press to select the TV input. Number Button Pad--Press to select a channel or enter a password. INPUT--Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. After you have step[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select an Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control or the front of your TV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. Turn on your device and you will see[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press the GUIDE button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE button will display more information about the program: Version 4/16/2010 19 www.VlZlO.com[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have several options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Based on your Home Theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Best (digital) B[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) I[Cable//atellite Box I o ol I Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit ww[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI L0,e/ ate,,,teBox ,oo t 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite box. 4. Se[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) Box I 0 oll COAXIAL 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote contr[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV COAXIAL 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using Optical (S/PDIF) S/PDtF (OPTICAL) If your sound system has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your HDTV. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being us[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Using HDMI 1. Turn off your HDTV and computer. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your computer and the other end to the HDMI 1 or 2, jack on your HDTV. 3. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV. This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures. • USB drives that are USB 2.0 and FAT or FAT32 are supported. The USB Port does not support external hard drives or USB hubs. • If your USB drive is oversized and does not physically fit in the USB port, use a USB extensi[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, including slideshow, picture duration, etc. 1. Insert a USB device containing pictures and select the folder or files that you want to play. 2. Press MENU. The Picture menu will be displayed. 3. Press • or • on the remote control to highligh[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can control all the function settings. The OSD allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. Th[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of [...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV. Select from Off, CCl, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CCl or CC2. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. Select from CCl[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Contrast Adjust 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. Note: Contrast is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom. Color Adjust the amount of color in the pi[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of the picture. Choose from Custom, Cool, Normal, or PC. Normal is the setting for television broadcasting. Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences. Cool produces a[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Audio Menu Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right. 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 s[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the volumes of different frequencies. Starting from lowest to the highest, they are 120Hz, 500Hz, 1.5kHz, 5kHz and 10kHz. 1. Press 41 or • to select the frequency to be adjusted. 2. Use • or • to adjust t[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Press OK to select the channel to be skipped when using the CH+ or CH- button. An X will appear in channels you have selected[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Parental Controls 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. To select the options in the Parental sub-menu, press[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual USA-Movie Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, USA-Movie Rating adjustments are not available. Press the OK button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following US Movie ratings: G - General audience PG - Parental guidance suggested PG-13 - Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R - Mature audience [...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Change PIN (Password) Enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly. Note: Make sure you write down andstore the new password in a secure place. The Reset Locks feature does NOT reset the password. RESET LOCKS Return all Parental Cont[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Media Menu When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, including slideshow, picture duration, etc. 1. Insert a USB device containing pictures and select the folder or files that you want to play. 2. Press MENU. The Picture menu will be displayed. 3. Press • or • on the remote control to highlight a Picture me[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to m[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remove the power adapter cable from the TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the TV and remote control. VlZlO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer. 3. Wring li[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Power is ON but there is no image on the screen. Wrong or abnormal colors appear. Control buttons do not work. Remote control does not work. There appear to be image quality issues. You cannot see a picture. You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound. The picture has abnormal patterns. • Make sure all cables attach[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual The display image does not cover the entire screen. You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound. The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or colored. You see "noise" or "trash" on the screen. • If you are in RGB mode (Computer), make sure that H-Size and V-Position in the On Screen Display (OS[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual 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 war[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual , 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. Chapter 10 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Panel Resolution Pixel (Dot) Pitch Displ[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Certifications Compliances 25.24" W x 17.97" H x 6.68" D with stand; 25.24" W x 15.9" H x 1.34" D without stand 645 x 426.5 x 158mm with stand; 645 x 407.5 x 35mm without stand 8.6 tbs without stand; 3.9 lbs with stand 9.48 kg without stand; 4.3 kg with stand [...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual 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). See the table below for the factory preset resolutions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 640 x 480 64[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR (Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Onty) VlZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use.[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Index 16:9 .......................................................................... 31 4:3 ............................................................................ 31 Accessories ................................................................ 9 Adjustments Advanced ....................................................[...]

VIZIO M260VP User Manual Backlight .............................................................. 32 Backlight Control .................................................. 34 Brightness ............................................................ 32 Color .................................................................... 33 Color Enhancement ......[...]