1.11.1 - Key Remote Control Functions...10 1.11.2 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control...12 1.11.3 - Remote Control Range...13 1.11.4 - Precautions for the VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13 Chapter 2 - Connecting Components...14 2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use? ...14 2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Player...15...
Congratulations on your VIZIO L30 30” LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support of V, Inc. and its LCD Television product line. The L30 is a precise electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the product. It has passed the Class-B EMC test and the UL and CSA safety certifications and you can be assured of the highest quality display with the utmost reliability.
1.3 - Opening the Package • The VIZIO L30 is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories are packed separately in another carton. • The weight of the LCD display is approximately 37.5 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is suggested that it be handled by a minimum of 2 persons.
• Do not place the L30 LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the L30 LCD TV falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the L30 LCD TV.
1.6 - Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the LCD TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
IMPORTANT: Save the original box and all the packing material for future shipping needs. Note: Your product may also include various other accessories depending on region of purchase. Version - 2/21/2005 V, Inc. VIZIO L30 LCD TV Power Cord This User Guide www.vizioce.com...
4. Input - Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in sequence. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. 5. Power Button - Switch the TV on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn the TV off.
1.10 - Rear Panel Connections 1. RF (TV Input) – Connect to the antenna, satellite or cable service. 2. Component (YPbPr) Input - Connect the external video devices with Component output, such as a DVD player or set-top box. 3. Audio In, Right and Left (R/L) – Connect the external audio from the Component video source such as a DVD player or set-top box.
1.11 - VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO 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. VIZIO Universal Remote Control Button Description Version - 2/21/2005 www.vizioce.com...
CBL – This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or selects a programmed satellite TV set-top box. VCR – This button selects a programmed VCR. TV – This button selects a programmed TV. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO L30 LCD TV. Number Button Pad – These buttons select a channel or password.
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Sleep – Press this key to select the sleep options. User can adjust the sleep timer in 5 minute increments. VGA – This button selects a programmed VGA display. TV - This button selects a programmed TV. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO L30 LCD TV. Note: The remote control layout is for reference only. Version - 2/21/2005...
1.11.2 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 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.
The effective range of the remote control is approximately 32 feet (10 meters) from the front of the receiver window, 30º to the left and right, 20º up and down. 1.11.4 - Precautions for the VIZIO Universal Remote Control •...
Chapter 2 - Connecting Components 2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO L30 LCD TV has five different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic one to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Cable and Connector...
2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your new L30 LCD TV - DVI, Component, S-Video, and Composite inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.
LCD TV. 6. Turn on the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 7. Select YPbPr using the INPUT button on the front of the LCD TV. Note: a) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your LCD TV. 4. Turn on the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 5. Select S-Video1 using the INPUT button on the front of the LCD TV. Note: a) If you are already using the S-Video1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the S-Video1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the S-Video2 in the Video/Audio IN group of connections (orange band).
2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video1 connector in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your LCD TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your DVD player to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your LCD TV.
2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box You have several options for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to your new L30 LCD TV: Component, DVI and RGB inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.
2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the RGB IN input in the rear of your LCD TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI/RGB Audio In on your LCD 4.
2.5 - Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for connecting your antenna or cable to your new L30 LCD TV - directly to the TV or through your VCR. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.
2.6 - Connecting External Amplified Speakers Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD TV and external speakers. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your speakers to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in the AUDIO OUT connections in the rear of your LCD TV.
2.7 - Connecting an External Receiver or Amplifier You can connect an external receiver or amplifier to your LCD TV. Your LCD TV is equipped with an external speaker switch that can automatically send a remote turn-on/off signal to the connected external receiver or amplifier.
4. Turn on the power to the LCD TV and your computer. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of the LCD TV. Note: Refer to your computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
3.2 - Preparing the LCD for Wall Mounting The VIZIO L30 can either be kept on the base stand or mounted to the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the L30 to the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the base stand.
TV Channels To step up through the available TV channels, press the CH + button on the front panel or remote control once for the next channel or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached.
3.4 - Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the bottom control keys on the front panel of the LCD TV can control all the function settings. The on-screen display (OSD) allows you to adjust and save contrast, brightness and other settings.
3.4.2 - OSD Menus and Options The OSD menus and options are used to adjust various settings on your LCD TV. 3.4.2.1 - PICTURE Brightness – Adjusts the black levels of the picture. Users may need to readjust the brightness after the LCD TV warms up.
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Main Screen – Selects main screen sources. TV1, AV1, AV2, AV3, SV1, SV2, YPbPr, YCbCr, RGB, DVI Sub Screen – Selects Sub Screen sources. Off, TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, SV1, SV2, YPbPr, YCbCr, RGB, DVI Audio From – Select Main or Sub Screen audio sources.
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3.4.2.5 - TV Input – Select TV source type from one of the following: ANT, Cable, HRC and IRC. Caption Mode – Turn the close caption OFF or CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TT1, TT2, TT3, TT4. Auto Scan – Auto scan on TV channels.
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Timer2 – Set the time and duration to automatically turn on. Sleep Timer – Sets sleep timer either on or off. Users can select the number of minutes the LCD TV waits before it automatically turns off in 5-minute increments. Maximum available time is 120 minutes.
Note: For additional information about setting a password, see “Setting a Password, page 33. 7. Press ►button until TV Rating is highlighted. 8. Press the SELECT button to open the TV RATINGS menu. 9. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄, ► buttons to select which rating you want to block or unblock. You can select from the following ratings: •...
2. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Main Menu will be displayed on the screen, as shown opposite. 3. Press until the TV menu is highlighted. Then press ENTER. 4. Press until the Password Edit is highlighted.
3.5.1.1 - Programming for TV For your convenience, the TV button on the remote has already been preprogrammed for the L30. If you would like to program a second TV as the primary TV, please follow the instructions below. 1. Manually turn on the TV.
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3.5.1.3 - Programming for Cable Box 1. Manually turn on the Cable Box. 2. Press the CBL button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons.
You can reassign the component buttons on the remote control if you have more than one of the same types of component. For example, if you are using the remote to control the cable (CBL), CD, DVD, TV and two VCRs, you can reassign the AV2 button as a second VCR button. To reassign component buttons: 1.
Check your audio connection Press MUTE on the remote control again, so that MUTE disappears from the screen Check your audio settings, your TV audio may be set to SAP or minimum Press the Volume + (Up) key on your remote control Make sure that headphones are not connected www.vizioce.com...
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4:3. COMPONENT 480i: For best image quality the “YCbCr” Input should be used. The LCD TV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the DVI Input, then YPBPR, then RGB.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. 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.
CVBS 1 CVBS 2 CVBS 3 S-Video 1 S-Video 2 YCbCr CVBS 1 CVBS 2 CVBS 3 S-Video 1 N/A S-Video 2 N/A YCbCr YPbPr (VGA) “VG” means Video on/in Graphic “N/A” means no application. “CVBS3” for LCD TV only. Version - 2/21/2005 Main Screen Signal Source www.vizioce.com YPbPr...
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Service Labor During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our Customer Support at (714) 668-0588, 7:30 am –...
Appendix C: Component Program Codes SETUP CODES FOR CURRENT VIZIO PRODUCTS *Note: Please use these codes to program the VIZIO products to existing Universal remote controls for products such as cable and satellite boxes. VIZIO L13 0864 VIZIO L6 0885...
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SETUP CODES FOR LASER DISK Denon 0059 Mitsubishi 0059 0059 Optimus 0059 Pioneer 0059 Sony 0193, 0201 SETUP CODES FOR MISC. AUDIO Jerrold 0459, 0520 Scientific Atlanta 0460 Starcom 0459 SETUP CODES FOR RECEIVERS 0531 Aiwa 0158, 0189, 0121, 0405 Capetronic 0531 Carver...
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SETUP CODES FOR TELEVISION 0030, 0019 Admiral 0093, 0463 Aiko 0092 Akai 0030 Alaron 0179 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 Audiovox 0451, 0180, 0092, 0623 Baysonic 0180 Belcor 0019 Bell & Howell 0154, 0016 Bradford 0180 Brockwood 0019 Broksonic 0236, 0463 0180...
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SETUP CODES FOR VCR Admiral 0048,0209 Adventura 0000 Aiko 0278 Aiwa 0037, 0000 Akai 0041 America Action 0278 American High 0035 Asha 0240 Audiovox 0037 Beaumark 0240 Bell & Howell 0104 Broksonic 0184, 0121, 0209, 0002 0072, 0278 Calix 0037 Canon 0035 Carver...