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Vizio VM190XVT - XVT-Series 720p LED LCD HDTV User Manual

Vizio VM190XVT - XVT-Series 720p LED LCD HDTV User Manual

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Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VM190XVT or VM230XVT television purchase. To get the most
out of your new VIZIO HDTV, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and
retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your
new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television.
For assistance, please call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at www.VIZIO.com.
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mail your registration card. For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard
warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. These plans give additional coverage
during the standard warranty period. Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan.
Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining
warranty support:
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VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. dba V, Inc.
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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is the setting in which
power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase
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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 VM190XVT/VM230XVT 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 instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV.
  • Page 3 VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual  The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible.  Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock ...

  • Page 4: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 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: Table Of Contents

    Wall Mounting Your HDTV ........................9 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS................10 Front Panel .............................. 10 Rear Panel Connections.......................... 11 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL ....................12 Installing the Batteries ..........................12 Remote Control Range..........................12 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions......................12 Remote Control Buttons ..........................
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting Guide ..........................40 Telephone & Technical Support ......................42 Compliance.............................. 43 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ................... 43 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS ......................44 Preset PC Resolutions ............................46 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY......................48 VIZIO RETURN POLICY ..........................49 INDEX ................................. 51 www.VIZIO.com...

  • Page 7: Opening The Package

    Blu-ray DVD Players 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 website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946).

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Hdtv

    Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components.  Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. ...

  • Page 9: Wall Mounting Your Hdtv

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 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. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Basic Controls And Connections

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT—The VIZIO logo lights white when powered on. Your HDTV TV features touch-sensitive buttons that light when active. The proximity sensor detects you, and as your hand gets closer to the surface, the intensity of the LEDs increase.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source. 10. AUDIO OUT—(OPTICAL) When digital TV is selected for viewing, the audio associated with the programming will be available on the SPDIF Optical connector for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Vizio Remote Control

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Buttons

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO—Press to display program information. POWER ( )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV—Press to select the TV input. AV—Press to select the AV (either Composite or S-Video) input.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Getting Started

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs 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.

  • Page 15: Chapter 5 Using Your Hdtv For The First Time

    1. Press the power button on the remote control. The VIZIO logo on the front will light up white. 2. Select the input to which your device is connected that provides TV programming (i.e. TV, HDMI, COMP).

  • Page 16: Pause-Live-Tv (Plt)

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Pause-Live-TV (PLT) This feature allows you to pause the digital program being viewed (either from your cable service without Set-Top Box or from an antenna) and resume viewing from the point at which the program was paused.

  • Page 17: Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment

    Composite. So try to use one of those connections first. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. Visit www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

  • Page 18: Using Hdmi (Best)

    Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. See www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details.

  • Page 19: Using Component Video (Better)

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on your HDTV.

  • Page 20: Using Composite Video (Compatible)

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 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 and red) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV.

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. See www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details.

  • Page 22: Using Component Video (Better)

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV.

  • Page 23: Using Composite (Av) Video (Compatible)

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the AV/S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the AV/S-VIDEO L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV.

  • Page 24: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Using S-VIDEO 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your VCR or video camera to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Home Theater System

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the back of your HDTV. This is active when receiving audio with the content being viewed no matter which input is being used.

  • Page 26: Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view photos.  USB drives that are USB 2.0 and FAT or FAT32 are supported. The USB Port does not support external hard drives or USB hubs.

  • Page 27: Chapter 8 Adjusting Your Hdtv Settings

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Settings App The remote control or the buttons on the front of the TV can control all the function settings. The HDTV Settings App allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.

  • Page 28: Wide

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Wide Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black...

  • Page 29: Cc (Closed Caption)

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual CC (Closed Caption) To select the options in the CC sub-menu, press the OK button or the right navigation button. A new menu will be displayed showing the following CC settings: Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching regular analog (NTSC) TV. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or Off.

  • Page 30: Tv Settings Menu

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings 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 31: Pc Settings

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 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 channels you do not want to see. Press ▲...

  • Page 32: Parental Controls

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual To make your own custom label: 1. Select Input Source, and then press OK to show the list of inputs. 2. Press down navigation button to select the input label you want to change, and then press OK.
  • Page 33 VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual USA-Movie Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, USA-Movie Rating adjustments are not available. Press the OK button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following US Movie ratings: G – General audience PG – Parental guidance suggested PG-13 –...

  • Page 34: Menu Languages

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual RESET LOCKS Return all Parental Control lock settings to factory default. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it.

  • Page 35: Audio Settings Menu

    When turned ON, SRS TruVolume provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level. VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to music content. Equalizer Choose Flat, Rock, Pop, Classical, or Jazz. You can also adjust Bass and Treble.

  • Page 36: Picture Settings Menu

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Picture Settings Menu Ambient Light Sensor Choose On or Off. When set to On, your HDTV will automatically adjust to light changes in the room. Picture Mode Choose from Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, or Custom. Each input (i.e.

  • Page 37: Photo Menu

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is the “warmness” 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 preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences.

  • Page 38: Browse Photos

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Browse Photos Browse photos in a selected group or folder.  Press Up or Down Navigation buttons to highlight an option and then press OK to select it. In some cases, a sub-menu will be displayed.

  • Page 39: Chapter 9 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    1. Remove the power adapter cable from the 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 purchased at any major retailer.

  • Page 40: 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 41 You cannot see a picture.  Make sure the power button is ON (VIZIO logo glows white).  Make sure AC/DC power adapter is securely connected to the AC socket.

  • Page 42: Telephone & Technical Support

    (877) 698-4946 Fax: (949) 585-9563 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call. VIZIO Address:...

  • Page 43: Compliance

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA: UL Canada: CSA Germany: VDE UK: BASE/BS Japan: Electric Appliance Control Act 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.

  • Page 44: Chapter 10 Specifications

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 10 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. VM190XVT Specifications Panel 18.5” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1360 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.300mm(H) x 0.300mm(V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720p) Colors 16.7 Million...
  • Page 45 VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual VM230XVT Specifications Panel 23.” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.265mm(H) x 0.265mm(V) Display Compatibility FHDTV (1080p) Colors 16.7 Million Brightness 300nits cd/m (typical) Dynamic Contrast 20,000:1 Ratio Response Time...

  • Page 46: Preset Pc Resolutions

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Preset PC Resolutions VM190 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 how to set this timing mode).
  • Page 47 VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual VM230 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Index

    VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Index 16:9 ................28 Help Menu 4:3 ................28 Reset All Settings..........38 Accessories..............7 Setup Wizard............38 Adjustments System Info ............38 Volume..............10 Help Menu..............38 Advanced Adjustments ..........27 Home Theater Ambient Light Sensor..........36 Connecting ............25 Antenna..............17 INFO Button .............16 Aspect Ratio.............28 Input Source Audio Settings Menu ..........35...
  • Page 52 VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Sharpness ..............36 TV Settings Menu Skip Channel............31 Input Source Menu..........30 Slideshow..............37 Menu Language ...........34 Specifications ............44 Name Input............31 S-Video ..............17 Parental Controls Menu ........32 Technical Support ............42 PC Settings Menu ..........31 Time Zone setting ............34 Time & Local Settings ..........34 Tint ................36...

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