Vizio VA26L User Manual

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VA26L High Definition

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections No. Connection Description 1 AC IN Connect

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED – Blinks when remote operates. POWER – Press to

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com WIDE – Cycle through the available screen formats (Wide, Normal, and Panoramic). N

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDT

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your c

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box.

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2.

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate wi

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV an

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com Using S-Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the S-V

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Inserting the remote control batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover o

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, then press ►. The Tuner screen opens.

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com 8. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired channel scan process, then press ►. The Chan

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Selecting Inputs 1. Press INPUT on the remote to select the input source that ma

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com Fine-tuning the picture 1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Picture menu open

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Using the Program Guide 1. Press GUIDE on the remote to display program informatio

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com • Follow instructions for moving your HDTV. Ensure that the power cord and any oth

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Advanced Settings Adjusting the Picture Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI,

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com Backlight The Backlight adjusts the lamp current and affects the overall brillianc

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 34 www.VIZIO.com Contrast Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 35 www.VIZIO.com Tint 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV. The Picture men

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com Color Temperature This feature lets you adjust your HDTV color temperature. 1. Pr

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com Advanced Video 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV. The P

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com CTI Select CTI (Chrominance Transient Improvement) to reduce time transitioning fr

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com Treble 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, then press ►

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com Surround 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, then press

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so t

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the TV settings If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels us

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 44 www.VIZIO.com Skip Channel After your HDTV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memor

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 45 www.VIZIO.com MTS Multichannel television sound (MTS) allows you to select Stereo, SAP, or Mono.

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that th

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 47 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Setup settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Sleep Timer Your HDTV can be set to turn off automatically after 30, 60, 90, or 12

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 49 www.VIZIO.com CC (Closed Caption) Select CC to adjust Closed Caption settings. 1. Press MENU on

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 50 www.VIZIO.com H/V Position Adjust the Horizontal and Vertical positions of the screen. 1. Press

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ...

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 51 www.VIZIO.com Reset All Setting 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, th

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 53 www.VIZIO.com TV Rating 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, then press

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 54 www.VIZIO.com Movie Rating 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, then pr

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 55 www.VIZIO.com Check for New DTV Rating This option is designed to update the TV or Movie ratings

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 56 www.VIZIO.com Access Code Edit The Access Code Edit option lets you change the password used to

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 57 www.VIZIO.com Understanding Viewing Modes Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You c

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 58 www.VIZIO.com Maintaining and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 59 www.VIZIO.com Troubleshooting If your HDTV fails or the performance changes dramatically, follow

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 60 www.VIZIO.com Problem Solution The picture has abnormal patterns • Check the connections on th

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 7 www.VIZIO.com Skip Channel ...

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 61 www.VIZIO.com Regulations and Specifications Compliance Caution: Always use a power cord that is

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 62 www.VIZIO.com Specifications Specifications Model # VA26L HDTV10T VIZIO Series VA SERIES Size

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 63 www.VIZIO.com Preset Computer Resolutions If connecting to a computer through the RGB PC input,

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 64 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY VIZIO provides a "ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY&q

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 65 www.VIZIO.com Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover the following: cosmetic defects;

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 66 www.VIZIO.com Return authorization numbers are valid for only fifteen (15) days from issuance. T

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 67 www.VIZIO.com Mail-In Warranty Repair Procedure Mail-In Warranty Repair generally is performed o

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 68 www.VIZIO.com Index A AC IN jack, 11 access code changing, 56 accessories, 8 adaptive luma, 38 a

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 69 www.VIZIO.com D daylight saving selecting, 46, 47 Digital CC Style setting, 49 DNR, 37 DTV jack,

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 70 www.VIZIO.com RGB PC, 11 remote control buttons, 12 installing batteries, 25 programming cable r

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 71 www.VIZIO.com adaptive luma, 37 adjusting, 37 CTI, 37 DNR, 37 flesh tone, 37 white peak limiter,

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO log

VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com Left Side Panel Controls AV2 • Connect a VCR or video game to the S-VIDEO port a