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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definiti on LCD Tele vision purchase. This User Manual covers the following model VA26L HDTV10T for sp ecific specifi cation, please refer to the specification sheets in Chapter 10. Thank you for your supp ort. For maximum[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 2 www .VIZIO .com Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufacture d to op erate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent y our HDTV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and ma[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 3 www .VIZIO .com user to the presence of important operati ng and servicing instructio ns in the literature accompanying your HDTV. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. O v erloading can result in fire or electric sh ock. • The wall socket should be i nstalled near your HDTV and [...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 4 www .VIZIO .com Television Antenna Connec tion 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 i s electrically grounded to provide som e protection again st voltage surge[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 5 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. .................... 2  Television Antenna Con nection Protection ...................................................................[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 6 www .VIZIO .com PC Setti ngs ................................................................................................................... ....................................... 28  Timer Menu ...............................................................................................[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 7 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Packag e Your HDTV and its accompanying ac cessories are ca refully pa cked in a cardboard carton t hat has been designed to protect it from transportation dama ge. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents a[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 8 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 1 Setting Up Y our HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before in stalling your HDTV. • The power consum ption of your HDTV is 47W ( average). When an extension cord is req uired, use one with the correct power rating. The cord mu st be grounded and the grounding feat[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 9 www .VIZIO .com 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. Remove the base: a. Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. b. Place your HDTV face down on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 10 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel Power Indicator (VIZIO logo) — When in standby mode the logo is orange, it turns to white when TV is turned on. Remote Control Sensor —Point the remote cont rol directly at this window on the lower rig ht corner of your HDTV[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 11 www .VIZIO .com Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1— Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through these all digital connectors. For users who want to c onnect to a DVI ena bled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the an alog audio output of the device to th e 1/8?[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 12 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 3 VIZIO 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 (-) sy mbol s inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the [...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 13 www .VIZIO .com Remote Control Buttons The VIZIO Remote Control is used to control the op eration and navigate the OSD menu of this TV. The remote button functions are explained on the following page s. INFO – This button turns the image and system information on o r off. ( ) P O W E R – Pres[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 14 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Getting S tarted Your HDTV has a built-in setup Wizard that run s when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 2. Plug the attached power cord into an AC wall [...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 15 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of your TV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: DT V/TV, AV, COMPONENT, HDMI 1, HDMI[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 16 www .VIZIO .com Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When you press the INFO button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the INFO button will display more info rmation about the program: Press a second time, you will see the following dis[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 17 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection S hould I Use ? You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displ ays. Based on your Home The a ter configura tion, you can decide which opt[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 18 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Your Cabl e or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. Connect an HDMI cable t o the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to either HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDT V and yo[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 19 www .VIZIO .com HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDM I-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to either HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input on your HDTV. 3. Using a 1/8” stereo audi o [...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 20 www .VIZIO .com Using Composite Video (Compatible) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white a nd red) fr om your Cable/Satellite Box to the correspondin[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 21 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI di gital interface should be connect ed usi ng HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI c able. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. See www.VIZIO.com[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 22 www .VIZIO .com Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (gre en, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV . 3. Connect the audio cables (white a nd red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L [...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 23 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your anten na or cable to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. Select TV usi[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 24 www .VIZIO .com Connecting a Home Theater Sy stem If your sound system has a SPDIF (opti c al) digital au dio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the back of your HDTV. Thi s is active when receiving audio with the content being viewe d no matter which input is being used[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 25 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 7 Y our HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Se ttings Menu The remote control or the buttons on th e front of the TV can control all the fun ction settings. The HDTV Settings Menu allows you to adjust contrast, brightness a nd other settings. The TV will save changes made to the [...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 26 www .VIZIO .com Audio Menu This menu provides all opt ions to be adjusted to set the sound preference s from the built-in speakers. Under this menu the optio ns are: SRS TruSurround HD™, SRS T ruVolume TM , Equalizer Settings, Bass & Treble, Balance, Speakers, Digital Audio Out, Analog MTS,[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 27 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 8 Adjusting Y our HDTV Settings The following is a more detailed de scription of the different OSD (On- Screen Display) menu se ttings and adjustments regardi ng the options and features which are part of your HDTV. Starting with the default TV Menu and then in sequence ac[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 28 www .VIZIO .com 4. Scan Channels: If the original channel scanning had been ski pped, this option allows you to perform this step. This option is also u sed after Additional Scan has been set to On. 5. Channel Name Edit: If it is desired to change the name of the channel to a more compre hensive [...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 29 www .VIZIO .com Timer Menu Select this option to have the HDTV turning off automatically using increments of 30 minutes, the options are: Off, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 120 minutes. The default being Off. Photo Menu When using a USB device with photos (.JPEG/.JPG files) as data, the [...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 30 www .VIZIO .com Wide Menu The following table shows the different scre en mode s and display sizes according to the content being sent to the HDTV. Note : The red lines show the video signal being overscanned.[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 31 www .VIZIO .com The following paragraph s describe in detail the differe nces of the Aspect Ratio being pro cessed by the TV: Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33: 1 source) is p reserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are di[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 32 www .VIZIO .com Audio Menu Your HDTV sound is optimized by the use of SRS TruSurround HD™ and SRS TruVolume TM technologies, different options are available if you decide to explore the differences in HD Audio using the options. SRS TruSurround HD™ This technology creates an immers ive, featu[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 33 www .VIZIO .com Picture Menu This menu provides the options to customize your preferen ces on the looks and feel of the conten t of the signal being viewed. Picture Mode Use this option to adjust the diffe rent param e ters of the content to satisfy your personal preference s. There are five pres[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 34 www .VIZIO .com 9. Color Temperature: Use this option to control the “warmn es s” 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 pre set calibrated for a white poin[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 35 www .VIZIO .com Parental Menu This menu has all the different option s to restrict ce rtain channel and program viewing, this can be done by turning on the Parental Control. Selected p rogra ms, movies and channel s can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 36 www .VIZIO .com CAN-English Press the MENU/SELECT button to block (lo cked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian English ratings: C – Children C8+ – Children 8 years or older G – General Programming, suitable for all audiences PG – Parental guidance 14+ – Viewers 14 ye[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 37 www .VIZIO .com Help Menu Under this menu the following o ptions are available: System Info Display information about your TV, such as si gnal format and current software version. System Reset This option gives you two choices on resetting the values. 1. Start Setup Wizard: Use this function to r[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 38 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 9 Maintenance and T roubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remove the power adapter cable from t he TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can b[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 39 www .VIZIO .com General TV Problems Solution HDTV. Power is ON but there is no image on the screen. • Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output on the external device. • Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. • Press the INPUT button on the remote con[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 40 www .VIZIO .com General TV Problems Solution the remote control to scroll through vario us screen modes. You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound. • Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control. • Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON. • Check your audio sett[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 41 www .VIZIO .com Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returne d due to a technical problem ra ther than a defective prod uct that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our train ed support p ersonnel can o ften resolve the problem over the phone. For more inform[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 42 www .VIZIO .com FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been teste d and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to provide reasonabl e protection against harmful interference in a res[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 43 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 10 S pecifications Product specification s may change without notice or obligation. VA26L HDTV10T Specifications Panel 26” (26” Diagonal vie w ing area), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4215mm(H) x 0.4215mm(V) Display Compatibilit y H[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 44 www .VIZIO .com Preset PC Resolutions M190VA/M190VA-W Preset PC Resol utions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timi ng mode). See the[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 45 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 11 W arranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Ri co Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its prod ucts against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year o f non[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 46 www .VIZIO .com THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHE R TH AN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IM PLIED WA RRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO'S TOTAL LI[...]

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    VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 4/23/2010 47 www .VIZIO .com Index 16:9 .......................................................................... 26 4:3 ............................................................................ 26 Accessori es ................................................................ 7 Adjustments Volume .........[...]