Vizio M190VA manual

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 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 models: M190V A, M220VA and M260VA in bla ck color and M190VA-W, M220VA-W and M260VA-W in white color; for specif ic differen ce between the models p[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 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 maintenance of y our HDT[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 3 www .VIZIO .com • Do not overload power stri ps and extension cords. O v erloading can result in fire or electric sh ock. • The wall socket should be installe d near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be us ed for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specif[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 4 www .VIZIO .com Television Antenna Conne ction 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 against voltage su rges and static charges. [...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 5 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. .................... 2  Television Antenna Con nection Protection ......................................................................[...]

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VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 7 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying acce ssories are ca refully packed in a cardboard carton t hat has been designed to protect it from transportation dama ge. Once you have opened the carto n, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are i[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 8 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 1 Setting Up Y our HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before in stalling your HDTV. • The power consumption of your HDTV is 25W (M190VA), 28W (M220VA and 44W (M260VA) average. When an extension cord is required, use one with the corre c t power rating. The cord must be grounded and the g[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 9 www .VIZIO .com Detach the TV stand base: 1. Lay the HDTV face down on a clean, flat surface. 2. Pull up on the locking clip, release it, and then slowly slide the base towards you. Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall,[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 10 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel Remote Control Sensor —Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower right corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal. Side Control Panel 1. LIGHT SENSOR —Activate it throu gh the OSD menu if you would like the[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 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 the 1/8” s[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 12 www .VIZIO .com Side Panel Connections 1. HEADPHONES— Connect your personal headphones here. 2. AV— Connect composite video devi c es, such as a VCR or game console. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source. 3. USB PORT— Insert a FA T/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view p[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 13 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 (-) symbols in side the battery compartment. 3. Replace the batt[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 14 www .VIZIO .com Remote Control Buttons INPUT —Press to cycle through the vari ous devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the fo llowing sequence: DTV/TV, AV (Composite), COMPONE NT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB and USB. Once you have stepped through the ent ire sequence, you will re turn to the beg[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 15 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Getting S tarted Your HDTV has a built-in setup Wizard that runs wh en 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 soc[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 16 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 2, RGB, and PHOTO. Tu[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 17 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 second s. Each press of the INFO button will display more info rmation about the program: Press a second time, you will see the following displ[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 18 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 ater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 19 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Your Cabl e or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital inte rface should be connecte d using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certifi ed HDMI cable. This cable is available i n 6, 15, and 30 foot le[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 20 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 cable, connect the cab[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 21 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 corresponding L[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 22 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 or call 877-MYVIZIO ([...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 23 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 and[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 24 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 ng the INPUT button o[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 25 www .VIZIO .com Connecting a Home Theater Sy stem If your sound system has a SPDIF (opti c al) digital audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the back of your HDTV. This is a ctive when receiving audio with the content being viewed no matter which input is being used. 1. [...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 26 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 settings, even if the [...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 27 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 TruVolume TM , Equalizer Settings, Ba ss & Treble, Balance, Speakers, Digital Audio Out, Analog MTS, Di[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 28 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 8 Adjusting Y our HDTV Settings The following is a more detailed descri ption of the different OSD (On- Screen Display) menu set tings and adjustments reg arding the options and features which are part of your HDTV. Starting with the default TV Menu and then in sequence according t o the main O[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 29 www .VIZIO .com 5. Channel Name Edit: If it is desired to change the na me of the channel to a more comprehensive or favorite name, this option provides you with a choice. A small keyboard will be displaye d and using the navigation keys, you rename the ch annel to your preference. Menu Language Thi[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 30 www .VIZIO .com Sleep 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 following option[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 31 www .VIZIO .com Wide Menu The following table shows the different scre en mode s and display si zes according to the content being sent to the HDTV. Note : The red lines show the video signal being overscanned.[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 32 www .VIZIO .com The following paragraph s describe in detail the differe n ces 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 displaye d with a 4:3 A[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 33 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, feature-[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 34 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 preferen ces. There are five preset modes: Home, Game, [...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 35 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 point t[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 36 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 accepted by the TV. W[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 37 www .VIZIO .com CAN-English Press the OK button to block (locked ) or allow (unlocked) cha nnels 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 years or olde[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 38 www .VIZIO .com Help Menu Under this menu the following option s 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 return to the Initial S[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 39 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 be p[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 40 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 cont rol to select a diff[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 41 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 setting[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 42 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 information on warra nty ser[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 43 www .VIZIO .com 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 limit s are designed to provide reasonabl e protection against harmful interference in a residen[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 44 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 10 S pecifications Product specification s may change without notice or obligation. M190VA /M190VA-W Specifications Panel 18.5” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.300mm(H) x 0.300mm(V) Display Compatibilit y HDTV (720p) Colors 16.7 Million Brightness [...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 45 www .VIZIO .com M220VA/M220VA-W Specifications Panel 21.53.” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resoluti on 19 20 x 1080 Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.248mm(H) x 0.248mm(V) Display Compatibilit y 1080p (FHDTV) Colors 16.7 Million Brightness cd/m 2 (typical) 250nits Dynamic Contrast Ratio 20,000:1 Response Time 5ms[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 46 www .VIZIO .com M260VA/M260VA-W Specifications Panel 26.01” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pi xels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.421mm(H) x 0.421mm(V) Display Compatibilit y HDTV (720p) Colors 16.7 Million Brightness cd/m 2 (typical) 400nits Dynamic Contrast Ratio 20,000 : 1 Response Time 8ms Viewing Angle [...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 47 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 ho w to set this timing mode). See the ta[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 48 www .VIZIO .com M260VA/M260VA-W Preset PC Resolutions 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 ho w to set this timing mode). See the table below for the factory preset resolutio[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 49 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-co[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 50 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 LIABI LITY FOR ANY AND A[...]

VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Version 12/29/2009 51 www .VIZIO .com Index 16:9 .......................................................................... 26 4:3 ............................................................................ 26 Accessori es ................................................................ 7 Adjustments Volume ............[...]