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VlZlO VX20L HDTV User Manual Dear VlZlO Customer, Congratulations on your new VlZtO VX20L High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. hope you will experience many years...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should...
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VtZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual TeLevision Antenna ConneGbion Protection External TeLevision Antenna Groundinq 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.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Openinq Packaqe Your VlZlO VX20L HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VX20L HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VX20L HDTV weighs approximately...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual InstaLLation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VlZlO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is about 85W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be defeated.
..............1.1 Front Panel ....................... 1.2 Side Panel Controls......................1.3 Rear Panel Connections ....................1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection ....................1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ................... 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ................... 1.5. I Insertion of Batteriesin the Remote Control ................
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.4.3 Skip Channel ............................. 4.4.4 Time Zone ..............................4.4.5 Daylight Saving ............................4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ............................4.5.1 Language ..............................4.5.2 Sleep Timer ............................... 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ..........................4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ..........................4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ........................
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VlZlO VX20L HDTV User Manual Basic Chapter Conbrots Connections i0i Front Pane[ Power 'VlZlO' light - The VlZlO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. Remote Control Sensor- This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Ream Panel Connections AC IN - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. SERVICE - This custom communication port is for factory service only. HDMI - Connect the source of digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual VlZlO Universal Remote Control The VlZtO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages. VlZtO Remote Control Button Description SET - This button starts all programming of the Remote Control.
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VlZlO VX20L HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic.. The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are Normal and Zoom. This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control.
VtZtO VX20L HDTV User Manual insertion Batteries in the Remote Control l.Som Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover.
VtZtO VX20L HDTV User Manual Chapter Connectinq Equipment 2oi Which Video Connecbion Shou{d I Use? The VlZIO VX20L has sixdifferent ways to connectyour videoequipment from a basicconnection to the most advanced fordigital displays. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Connectinq Your PLayer You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VX20L; HDMI, Component, AV (S- Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 3,.2.1 Usinq HOM_ DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VlZtO VX20L for optimal results.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 2°2°2 Usimq Compomemt Video Conneotinq youm P[aveF {@ettem}: _® Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual a0803 Usinq SoVideo {RVoS} Connectinq your Player {Good}: _® Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AVl group (yellow area) at the rear of the HDTV.
VtZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual Connectinq Your HDTY Set-Top ao3ol Usinq HDMJ HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual HDTU SetoTop Boxes wibh DUJ ° Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVl cable, connect the DVl end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVl output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other...
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VtZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual 2°3°2 Usinq Component Video Connectinq youm HOTV Set-Top {Settem]: _® _fDMi Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 2.4 Conneabinq Your Basic SetoTop 2,4,1 Usinq Composite Video _® Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AVl group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
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VtZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual Connectinq Your Video Camera Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AVl group (yellow area) at the rear of the HDTV. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors...
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VtZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual 2.6.2 Usinq Your Antenna Cable _® Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Connectinq a PC Computer Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer. 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 HDTV.
VtZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual Chapter 3 Se inq Watch TeLevision For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see page 5. Basic HDTV Start Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual TheLanguage c hoice screen will bedisplayed; thedefaultEnglish option is highlighted. I f youwish tochange theOSDlanguage t o Fran£ais o r Espa_ol, press the button ontheremote control t o select t helanguage y ouwant. Press the I1_button onthe remote togotothenextscreen. The Tuner screen will be displayed;...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Noe: DTV digila broadcas is no avaiabe in al aeas Reef owww.antennaweb.or.q o ge ir#o_ma ion abou avaiabii_y its your a_ea ype ar enemaard in which dimcion...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Watchinq a TV Proqram Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.
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VlZlO VX20L HDTV User Manual Proqram Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner. Press the _ or _ button to scroll up or down the channels.
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VtZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual Chapter 4 Rdvanced RdOustment HDTV Usinq Screen Oisptav {OSO} The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand 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.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual / TV input Pictuce Rd]ustment 4o2oi PiotuFe Mode When theMENU buttonispressed, theOn Screen Display (OSD) appears PICTURE adjustment page. Press the_button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the U or I1_ button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments...
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4°2°3 Briqhtness Press the _ button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the _ button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.2, 7 Shampness Press the 4_ button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the _ button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.a.Q Rdvanced Video Press the a button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection press the OK button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. Press the a button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction).
VlZtO VX20L HDTV User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Rudio Rdousbmemb A0301 VoLume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _ button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the Q button to highlight the Volume selection.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.3°5 Surround Press the a button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the _ button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off. 4.3°6 Speakers Press the a button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the _ button to turn the internal speakers On or Off.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4°4°4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the _ button to highlight the Auto Search selection.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4,SoS Oiqits[ Closed Csption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. Press the _ button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broadcast which means the style is the same as the broadcast channel has chosen for transmission.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual / TV Input Parental Control AoEI Chsnnel BlocN If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.6.2 T_J Ratinq Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the _, button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the _ button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Proqramminq Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the _ button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the im button to turn-on or turn-off blocking of programming that does not have a rating.
VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual HDMI Input Picture Rd]ustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
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VlZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual Input 4.1o Video Picture Rd]ustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.13 Video Input Parentat Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.6. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual TheBrightness a djusts the blacklevelsin the picture.If thebrightness i s too lowyouwill notbeableto seethe detailin darkerpartsof the picture andif the brightness i s too highthe picture will lookwashed out. 4,14 4 Eontrast Press the _ button to highlight the Contrast selection. Press the_ button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4,14.B HoS_ZE Press the Q button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the_button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the D or _ button to adjust the horizontal size. H,, Position 4.14°7 Press the Q button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.17 Understandinq Viewinq Features Your HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control. 4.17.i Vie inq Modes Normal Mode 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.
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VlZlO VX20L HDTV User Manual 4_17_a Pictureohqopicture{PJP} Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen).
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4o17o4 Settinq SLeep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically. To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control: Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of yOU screen.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.18 Proqramminq YIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. Proqramminq 4_18_i fior VCR Manually turn on the VCR.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual 4.18.3 Programming P[evec 1. Manually turn on the DVD Player. 2. Press the DVD button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Ehapter S Maintenance TroubLeshootinq $,1 Maintenance 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.
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video image. output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Tips for High-Definition Users. The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image distortions...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Complianoe Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada Germany BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act B Radio Interference Statement Glass 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.
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VtZtOVX20LHDTV UserManual Chapter 8 MisceLLaneous Information Sol Specifications Panel 20" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.32475mm (H) x 0.32475mm Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors 16.2 Million (6-bit + FRC)
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VtZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual GlossaFv ° StandaFd Oefiinitions Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV "aspect ratio", that is, the screen's width as compared to its height. For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall. Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV"...
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Noise Reduction, Flesh Tone, Connecting your DVD Player, White Peak Limiter, Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18 Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 51 Extended Warranty, Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 21 Connecting for TV, 22 Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 20...
Box, 49 Programming to work your VCR, 49 Setting the Sleep Timer, 48 Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 50 Video Input Audio Adjustment, Parental Control, Connecting your PC, 23 Picture Adjustment, Setup, 42 Screen...
Instruction When you send the product to an authorized VIZlO service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO Not Covered This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit accidents,...
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VlZlOVX20LHDTV UserManual Component Proqram Codes 2 ! 972 Emerson 20035, 20037, Marantz 20035, 20081 20184, 20240, Marta 20037 Admiral 20048, 20209 20045, 20121, 20043, 20209, Aiko 20278 Matsushita 20035, 20162 20002, 20278, 20479 Media Center PC 21972 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 2!972 Fisher...