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  • Page 1 THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    VIZIO VX200E User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and 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 instructions before operating your HDTV.
  • Page 3 Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV. Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture. Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way. The performance of your HDTV changes substantially. Version 5/8/2009 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition (CERC) have made a new tip sheet available for digital television (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using Composite Video (Good)...18 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) ...18 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...19 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV ...19 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR ...19 Connecting Your DVD Player ...20 Using HDMI (Best) ...20 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI: ...20...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ... 45 Maintenance ...45 Troubleshooting Guide...46 Telephone & Technical Support ...48 Compliance ...49 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ...49 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information... 50 Specifications ...50 Limited Product Warranty ...51 VIZIO Return Policy...52 Version 5/8/2009 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...

  • Page 8: Opening The Package

    Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Caution: Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV.

  • Page 9: Tv Setup And Stand Assembly

    To attach the TV stand base: 1. Slide the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV). 2. On the bottom of the base, turn the knob to the LOCK position. Move the TV into an upright position.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Hdtv

     Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections

    CH + / - – Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    HDMI 2 DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Connect component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here.

  • Page 13: Vizio Remote Control

    GUIDE – This button displays program information. POWER ( ) – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV – Press this button to select TV.

  • Page 14: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control

    The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

    Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Connector Quality (type) Best (digital) Best...

  • Page 16: Connecting Your Cable Or Satellite Box

    Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 meters. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

  • Page 17: Hdmi Connections For Cable Or Satellite Boxes With Dvi

    If you are already using the HDMI 2 input for another component, or you do not want to use the HDMI 2 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI1 connection. The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from the audio connectors near HDMI 2 input.

  • Page 18: Using S-Video (Better)

    Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV. Turn on the power to the HDTV. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. SET TOP BOX...

  • Page 19: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the “Antenna In” connector on the rear of your VCR.

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    Note: If HDMI 2 is being used, connect to the HDMI 1 port instead. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

  • Page 21: Using Component Video (Better)

    Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control. Version 5/8/2009 CD DVD CD DVD www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...

  • Page 22: Using Composite (Av) Video (Good)

    VIZIO VX200E User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good): Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the S-VIDEO/AV jack on the back of your HDTV. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the S-VIDEO/AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV.

  • Page 23: Optical Output Of Audio Received With Hd Programs

    Refer to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.  A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. Version 5/8/2009 COMPUTER www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...

  • Page 24: Preset Pc Resolutions

    Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1600 x 900 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Using Your Hdtv The First Time

    The next screen will display the options to select between Home Mode and Retail Mode, selecting Home Mode will give you an opportunity to save energy. Press the MENU button on the remote to go to the next screen. Version 5/8/2009 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...
  • Page 26 VIZIO VX200E User Manual If Retail Mode is selected by mistake; the next option will allow you to switch your selection back to Home Mode. Press the MENU button on the remote to go to the next screen. Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable or satellite service company is being used;...
  • Page 27 Note: If you select Skip Scan, next time that you decide to complete this procedure; you will need to select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to get the option of scanning the channels again.

  • Page 28: Select Input Source

    TV set. d. If the selected input is RF, you should be aware that the TV set needs to be on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver;...

  • Page 29: Fine Tuning The Picture

    Time Zone of your area. previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is been fed into it. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...

  • Page 30: Watching A Tv Program

    Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Basic Hdtv Settings

    COMP HDMI TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous MENU channel, or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment Of Hdtv

    Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 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 On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other settings.

  • Page 33: Picture Menu

    The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. This adjustment is helpful when viewing (Standard Definition) sources. Version 5/8/2009 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...

  • Page 34: Advanced Video Features

    Film Mode Choose from Auto or Off. When set to Auto, the TV will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for film, or normal video at 60 fps). When set to Off it will stay at 60 fps.

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when used with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Select to choose from OFF, Dolby Digital or PCM. Version 5/8/2009 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...

  • Page 36: Speakers

    TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up 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 menu.

  • Page 37: Tuner Mode

    Press MENU to start channel search. 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 ▲...

  • Page 38: Setup Menu

    Select to change the Language of the OSD. The default is English. You can also select Español or Français. Sleep Timer Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Wide Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes.

  • Page 39: Cc (Closed Caption)

    A new menu will be displayed showing the following CC settings: The CC feature is available when watching regular analog (NTSC) TV. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV.

  • Page 40: H/V Position

    A new menu will be displayed showing the following Parental settings: Rating Enable Select from ON or OFF. If set to OFF, you will not be able to set the US TV, US Movie, Canadian English, or Canadian French Ratings.

  • Page 41: Channel Block

    Channel Block Block individual channels from being displayed. US TV Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, US TV Rating adjustments are not available. Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following US TV ratings: Y –...

  • Page 42: Canadian English Rating

    It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a digital signal. If Not Available appears at the bottom of the menu, then no update is available (the option is not activated in your area).

  • Page 43: System Info

    Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu. Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you move your TV. Please refer to Chapter 3 for more information. Note: Previously scanned channels will be removed.

  • Page 44: Understanding Viewing Features

    The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan-and-scan or full frame.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to peel.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (698- techsupport@vizio.com.
  • Page 47 If HD content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source. Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV so you will see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had.

  • Page 48: Telephone & Technical Support

    For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call. Telephone: (949) 428-2525 Fax: 949-585-9514 Solution The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it.

  • Page 49: Compliance

    Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. interference.

  • Page 50: Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information

    VIZIO VX200E User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Specifications Panel 20” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1600 x 900 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.2768 mm(H) x 0.2768mm(V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Colors 16.7 million Brightness 300nits cd/m (typical) Contrast...

  • Page 51: Limited Product Warranty

    (50) United States or Puerto Rico. VIZIO's Responsibility VIZIO displays purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and that are used in the fifty (50) United States or Puerto Rico are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of the original retail purchase.

  • Page 52: Vizio Return Policy

    VIZIO. If the product is returned to VIZIO (i) without a VIZIO return authorization number, and/or (ii) beyond the fifteen (15) day period, and/or (iii) without proper packaging, VIZIO retains the right to refuse delivery of such return or may return the unit to the customer at the customer's expense and with no refund issued.

  • Page 53: Warranty Replacement Procedure

    VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one- year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty.
  • Page 54 Lip Sync adjustments, 36 Blocking Channels, 41 Brightness, 33 cable TV composite connection, 18 HDMI connection, 16 Channel information, 37 Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 45 coaxial connection cable TV, 18 satellite box, 18 Co-axial RF Connecting for TV, 19 Color, 33...
  • Page 55 Input Naming, 38 Language, 38 TV Tuner Setup, 36 Wall mounting, 10 Warranty, 51 warranty services, 8 Watching TV Basic Adjustments, 31 Basic connections, 25 First Startup, 25 Getting your Programs, 30 Program Information, 31 Wide, 38 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX200E User Manual...

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