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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 1 Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VW32 L High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum be nefit of your set, please read these instru ct ions before makin g any adjustments, and retain them for future referen ce. We hope you w[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 2 THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR CO MPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactur ed to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product fr om being damaged, the follo[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 3 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 i s electrically grounded to provide some protection again st voltage surges [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 4 Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A and it accompanying accessorie s are ca refully packed in a cardb oard carton that has been designed to protect it from tr ansportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VW32L HDTV20A is in good condition and that all[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 5 Additional Certified Acce ssories for the VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Ex tended Warranty Services fo r your VIZIO VW32L HDTV 20A To purchase or inquire about addit[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 6 Preparing Your LCD HD TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW32L can either be ke pt on the stand base or mo unted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VW32L on the wall, please follow the instru ctions below for removing the stand base. To remove the stand b ase 1. Unplug[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 7 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basi c Cont rols and Connec tions .................................................................. 9 1.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................ ......................[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 8 3.4.2 Auto Search .............................................................................................................. ................................. 45 3.4.3 Skip Channel .................................................................................................[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 9 Chapter 1 Basic Cont r ols and Connect ions 1.1 Front Panel Power ‘VIZIO’ light – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and ora nge when powered off. Remote Control Sensor – This i s the window through which all of the remote control signal s pass to the senso r. Poin[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 10 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. SERVICE – This custom co mmunication port is for fact ory service only. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service w ill v oid the manufacturer’s warranty of this e[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 11 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. Press this button once and the inform ation of the program being viewed i s shown. Press it a seco nd time and the Electroni c Programming Guide will appear in the screen. POWER – Press this button to t[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the direction sh own by the mo lded arrow on the surface of the cover. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Ma ke sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the ba[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 13 Chapter 2 Connect ing Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW32L has six different ways to connect your video eq uipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Descriptio[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 14 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenn a or Digital Cable for DTV /TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your ante nna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Turn [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 15 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interf ace should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top B ox (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 16 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 Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Using an audio cable (wh[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 17 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top B ox (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) conne ctor on y our HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 18 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the AV Cable, conne ct the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-T op Box to the corresp onding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (yellow[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 19 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecti ng your DVD player to your VIZIO VW32L HDT V20A; HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composit e) inputs. Based on you r configuration, you can decid e which option is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD players that [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 20 2.5.2 For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Connect an audio cable [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 21 2.5.3 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y ( green colo r) connector o n y our DVD player to the corresponding Y (gree n color) connec tor in the Component 1 group (gre en color [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 22 2.5.4 Using S-Video ( AV) 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 DV D player to the S-Video jack in the AV/S-VIDEO group (yell ow/red color area) on the back High Definition TV. 3. Connec[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 23 2.6 Connecting Your VC R o r 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 S-Video jack in the AV group on the rear side of the High Definition TV. 3. Connect an audio cable (white and red conn[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 24 2.7 Connecting an exte rnal Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (opt ical) digital a udio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. This is active when recei[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 25 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV 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 High Definition TV. 3. Conne ct the Au[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 26 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC inpu t, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic ca rd’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below fo r the facto[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 27 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your L CD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6. 2.10 Basic LCD HDTV S tart Up 1. Connecting the Po w er Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord co nnector on the ba ck of the High Definition TV, and then plug the power co[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 28 b. The Tuner screen will be displayed; default choice is Antenna. If you are using Cable (No Box) Service, press the button on the remote control to highlight CABLE. Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. c. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; default choi[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 29 d. 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. Refe r to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in wh ich[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 30 b. If you have an HD service you must use the HDMI (best) or Com ponent connection. Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video (A V) Cables ca n 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[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 31 d. Press either or button to select the Picture Mode option. e. Press either or button to change the Picture Mode option to Standard. f. Press the LAST key repeatedly to exit the on screen display Menu. Note : If Procedure 4 had been d one, you would like to do the followin g to e[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 32 2.11 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenn a connections are secure. Also, verify that the po wer cord is plu gg ed into a correctly ground ed electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power button[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 33 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or V OL- button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote cont rol until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 34 2.13 Program Information Press the GUIDE button o n the remote and program in formation for the cha nnel you are watching will be displayed on the screen wi th the live program cont ent in a small window in the lower left corner. Press the GUIDE button twice and the followings scr[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 35 Chapter 3 Adv anced Adjus t ment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Sc reen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand sid e of the High Definition TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OS D ) allows you to adjust the save contrast, [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 36 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) ap pears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. U s e th e or bu tt on to ch o os e f ro m C us t om , Standard,[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 37 3.2.2 Backlight Press the button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be repla ced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and ma[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 38 3.2.4 Contrast Press the button to hi ghlight the Contrast selection. Press the button to start adj usting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see t he contrast level between the minimum and maximum available l[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 39 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the sh arpness and the men u page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Ba r so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum availa[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 40 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection. Press the MENU button. A new menu will be displayed showi ng the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. DNR Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Nois e Redu ctio[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 41 CTI Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transi ent Improvement). This feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. The effect will be see n as sharpeni ng the border between colors. Press the or button to c hoose from the Off, Low, Med[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 42 3.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 3.3.1 Volume When the MENU button i s pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. Press the button to start a[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 43 3.3.3 Treble Press the button to highlight the Treble selection. Press the button to start adjusting the trebl e and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Treble Indicator Bar, as before, so you can se e the treble level between the ze ro and maximum available le[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 44 3.3.7 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press either or button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn-off the internal speakers when listening to the audio throug h your Home Theatre System. Press the LAST key once to return to t[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 45 3.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A 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. 3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MEN[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 46 3.4.4 MTS This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or broadcaster is transmitting the audio wit h the program you are watching. This signal is usually or in most cases Spanish langu age. Press the button as many times as it t[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 47 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button i s pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) ap pears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the button to highlight the Language selection. The default is English. Press ei[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 48 3.5.4 Input Naming This feature has been ad ded 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 o r numbers or combinations of both. Press button to highlight this option. Press butto[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 49 3.5.5 Closed Caption (CC) When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 50 3.5.7 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style) When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is available in th e Setup men u. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to go to the next screen. Press either or button to t oggle betwee[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 51 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain chann el and program viewing, you can do thi s by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies a nd channels can the n be made available only after an autho rized password has bee[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 52 Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to go to the next screen. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has bee n completed. 3.6.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 53 3.6.3 Movie Rating Press the button to highlight the Movie Rating selection. Press the button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the program bl ocking of the following Movie ratings: G – General audience PG – P[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 54 3.6.5 Blocked Unrated Pr ogramming Follow the procedure in the previous section 3.6.1 to display the Parental Control men u and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press either or button to select YES or NO to block programs that do not have a rating[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 55 3.7 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 3.3. The men u difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 56 3.10 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 3.2. The menu differen ce is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 3.11 Video Input Audio Adjustmen[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 57 3.12 Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV/TV input in section 3.3. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. 3.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control men u op[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 58 3.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates i n the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in se ction 3.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightne ss and Color Temperatu re. 3.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 59 3.14.3 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start a djusting the brightness and the menu page will disappe ar and be replaced by a small B rightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum [...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 60 3.14.5 Color Temp erature Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting. Press the or button if you wan t to choose the Normal, Warm or Custom option. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will b[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 61 3.14.8 V. Position Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the or button to adjust the vertical position. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to ret[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 62 3.17 Understanding Viewing F eatures Your HDTV features four viewing modes. You can swit ch viewing modes usi ng the remote control; please see instructions in page 33 . 3.17.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 so urce) i s preserved, so black bars ar[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 63 3.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to wo rk your LCD HDTV. To use a cab le or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote. If your cable[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 64 4.2 Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance change s dramatically, che ck the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peri pherals to pinpoint the so urce of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, conta[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 65 Problem Solution cover the entire screen. Displa y (OSD) are set correctly. If you are using T V, AV-C, AV-S or Component with 480i input, foll o w steps on page 34 on how to set the WIDE screen modes. You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound. Make sure that the volume is n[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 66 4.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable tha t is properl y grounde d. Please use the AC cords list ed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has b[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 67 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Inf or mat ion 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 32” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.51075mm (H) x 0.51075mm (V) Display/Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors 16.[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 68 5.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequen cy wave s to transmit and di splay pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Trad itional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared t o its height. For example, a “32 in[...]

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    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Version 5/20/2008 www .VIZIO .com 69 5.3 Index A Accessories, 5 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size, 33, 62 , 68 Stepping through TV Channels, 33 Volume, 9, 33, 64 Advanced Video Features Adaptive Luma, 41 Black Level Extender, 40 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 41 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction , 40 Flesh Tone, 41[...]

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