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Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO E 260VP television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO
HDTV, 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, call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at www.VIZIO.com.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website
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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
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  • Page 1 VIZIO E 260VP User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO E 260VP television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. 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 VIZIO E260VP 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 E260VP 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: Advisory Of The Dtv Transition

    Phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) Fax: 1-866-418-0232 E-mail: fccinfo@fcc.gov NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 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. www.VIZIO.com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Front Panel .............................. 13 Side Button Controls..........................13 Side Panel Connections .......................... 14 Rear Panel Connections.......................... 14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL ..................15 Installing the Batteries ..........................15 Remote Control Range..........................15 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions......................15 Remote Control Buttons .......................... 16 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED.....................17...
  • Page 7 VIZIO E260VP User Manual Duration ............................... 29 Slideshow Effect ..........................29 Thumbnail Size ............................ 29 Info ............................... 29 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS..............30 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ....................... 30 Input Menu............................... 30 Wide Menu .............................. 31 Normal..............................31 Wide ..............................
  • Page 8 VIZIO E260VP User Manual Start Setup Wizard..........................42 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING............43 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ..................... 43 Troubleshooting Guide ..........................43 Telephone & Technical Support ......................46 Compliance.............................. 46 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ................... 46 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS ....................47...
  • Page 9 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 10: 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 11: Attaching The Tv Stand

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the two top foam end caps.

  • Page 12: Wall Mounting Your Hdtv

    VIZIO E260VP 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 13: Chapter 2 Basic Controls And Connections

    VIZIO E 260VP User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT—The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and silver when powered off. 2. Remote Control Sensor—Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal.

  • Page 14: Side Panel Connections

    TV is selected for viewing, the audio associated with the programming will be available on the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system. Insert a 3.5 mm headphone connector to listen to the TVs audio via headphones.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Vizio Remote Control

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual 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 inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Buttons

    VIZIO E 260VP User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up and enabled for these buttons to work. See CEC section on page 40 for more information.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Getting Started

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual AV—Press to select the AV input. TV—Press to select the TV input. Number Button Pad—Press to select a channel or enter a password. INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). After you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.

  • Page 18: Chapter 5 Using Your Hdtv For The First Time

    Also, verify that the AC/DC power adapter is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 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/AV).

  • Page 19: Viewing Digital Tv Program Information

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press the GUIDE button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE button will display more information about the program: www.VIZIO.com...

  • Page 20: Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment

    HDTV. 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 21: Connecting Your Cable Or Satellite Box

    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. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details.

  • Page 22: Hdmi Connections For Cable Or Satellite Boxes With Dvi

    VIZIO E 260VP User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV.

  • Page 23: Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good)

    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. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details.

  • Page 24: Hdmi Connections For Dvd Players With Dvi

    VIZIO E 260VP User Manual HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV.

  • Page 25: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    VIZIO E 260VP User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Home Theater System

    VIZIO E 260VP User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your sound system has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your HDTV. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used.

  • Page 27: Using Hdmi

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Turn off your HDTV and computer. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your computer and the other end to the HDMI 1 or 2, jack on your HDTV.

  • Page 28: Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures.  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 29: Adjusting Photo Settings

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, including slideshow, picture duration, etc. 1. Insert a USB device containing pictures and select the folder or files that you want to play. 2. Press MENU. The Picture menu will be displayed.

  • Page 30: Chapter 8 Adjusting Your Hdtv Settings

    VIZIO E 260VP User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings 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 OSD 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 31: Wide Menu

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Wide Menu 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 The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are...

  • Page 32: Cc (Closed Caption) Menu

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2.

  • Page 33: Contrast

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture.
  • Page 34 VIZIO E260VP 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. Cool produces a blue-hued image.

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Audio Menu Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right. Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen.

  • Page 36: Equalizer Settings

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the volumes of different frequencies. Starting from lowest to the highest, they are 120Hz, 500Hz, 1.5kHz, 5kHz and 10kHz.

  • Page 37: Name Input

    VIZIO E260VP 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 OK to select the channel to be skipped when using the CH+ or CH- button.

  • Page 38: Parental Controls

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Parental Controls 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.
  • Page 39 VIZIO E260VP User Manual USA-Movie Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, USA-Movie Rating adjustments are not available. G – General audience PG – Parental guidance suggested PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R – Mature audience NC-17 –...

  • Page 40: Menu Language

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Menu Language Select to change the language of the menu. The default is English. You can also select French or Spanish. Time & Local Settings Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct time is shown after...

  • Page 41: Media Menu

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Media Menu When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, including slideshow, picture duration, etc. 1. Insert a USB device containing pictures and select the folder or files that you want to play. 2. Press MENU. The Picture menu will be displayed.

  • Page 42: Help Menu

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it.

  • Page 43: 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 44 You cannot see a picture.  Make sure the power button is ON (VIZIO logo glows white).  Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket.
  • Page 45 VIZIO E260VP User Manual General TV Problems Solution The display image does not  If you are in RGB mode (Computer), make sure that H-Size and V-Position in the cover the entire screen. On Screen Display (OSD) are set correctly.

  • Page 46: 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 Have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call. VIZIO Address:...

  • Page 47: Chapter 10 Specifications

    VIZIO E 260VP User Manual The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference. Chapter 10 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.
  • Page 48 VIZIO E 260VP User Manual E 260VP Specifications Environmental Conditions Dimensions 25.24” W x 17.95” H x 6.68” D with stand; 25.24” W x 15.90” H x 1.34” D without stand 641 x 456 x 170mm with stand; 641 x 404 x 34mm without stand Net Weight 9.7 lbs without stand;...

  • Page 49: Preset Pc Resolutions

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).

  • Page 50: Warranty

    VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a VIZIO product is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its sole option and discretion.

  • Page 51: Index

    VIZIO E260VP User Manual Index 16:9 ................31 Satellite Box ............22 4:3 ................31 EPG .................19 Accessories..............9 Getting Started ............17 Adjustments Grounding ..............4 Advanced .............30 GUIDE Button ............19 Volume..............13 HDMI................20 Advanced Adjustments ..........30 HDTV Location............10 Ambient Light Sensor..........34 Help Menu Antenna..............20 Reset All Settings..........42 Aspect Ratio.............31...
  • Page 52 VIZIO E260VP User Manual Backlight ..............32 Setup Wizard............17 Backlight Control ..........34 Sharpness ..............33 Brightness ............32 Skip Channel............37 Color ..............33 Slideshow Color Enhancement ..........34 Duration ............29, 41 Color Temperature ..........34 Effect..............29, 41 Contrast ...............33 Mode ..............29, 41 Film Mode ............34 Repeat ............29, 41 Noise Reduction...........34...

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