VIZIO VA320E User’s 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.
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 Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. www.VIZIO.com...
Wall Mounting your HDTV ... 12 Choosing a video connection ... 13 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ... 14 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV ... 14 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR ... 14 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ... 15 Using HDMI ...
2. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface. Note: Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched.
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) Understanding Basic Controls and Connections...
Increases or decreases the speaker volume. Moves left and right in the OSD menus. INPUT Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. If a sub-menu is active, returns to the previous menu level. Version 3/6/2009 VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual www.VIZIO.com...
(1/8 in. mini plug stereo connector) from a computer here. Connect to an antenna or digital cable for digital TV. For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect a third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box.
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AV/S-Video HEADPHONE Black Version 3/6/2009 VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual For factory service only. This USB connection is to be used to update firmware version if necessary. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s warranty of this equipment.
VOL (! or ") – Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. CH (! or ") – Press to step up or down through the TV channels. MUTE – Press to turn the sound on and off.
Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.
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.
Mounting hole pitch Screw type Screw length To find the perfect mount for your HDTV, browse VIZIO’s certified wall mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Choosing a video connection Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of your HDTV, or 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”...
HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD 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.
VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): Using Component Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set- Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (yellow area on back of your HDTV).
Using Coax (RF) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box and the other end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the High Definition 3.
DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
CD DVD CD DVD VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Connecting your DVD Player (Better): Using Component Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (yellow area on the back or your HDTV.
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VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Connecting your DVD Player (Good) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV/S-Video group (red color area on the side of your HDTV).
STEREO SYSTEM Version 3/6/2009 VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Connecting an external Receiver/Amp Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs If your sound system has an SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical AUDIO OUT (white area on the back or your HDTV). This is active when receiving audio with the program being viewed no matter what input is being used.
VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. 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 on the back of your HDTV).
Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).
VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Using your HDTV the first time 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables Connect audio and video cables from the desired components to your HDTV as described in “Connecting Devices.” 2. Connecting the Power Cable Connect one end of the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your HDTV.
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The channel availability through cable depends on which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM. Consult your cable operator for more information. Version 3/6/2009 VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual www.VIZIO.com...
VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Selecting Inputs 1. Press INPUT on the remote or on the side of your HDTV to select the input source that matches the connection you made on the back of your HDTV. Repeated presses of INPUT cycles you through the options.
When you change channels or inputs, an information banner displays the status of your HDTV. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Time & Closed Caption Program is CC2 Rating Version 3/6/2009 VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Audio is English / Stereo 480i SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Station Name: Provided by Broadcaster www.VIZIO.com Channel Number...
Advanced Settings Adjusting the Picture Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. The source you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the bottom left-hand corner of the OSD.
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- Adjust flesh tones of the picture. This may result in a more pleasing production of sky and flesh colors. (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) - DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) automatically adjusts the contrast between brighter and darker scenes. When activated, adjustment of the Backlight is not available. Version 3/6/2009 VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual www.VIZIO.com...
Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following audio adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. The source you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the bottom left-hand corner of the OSD.
Adjusting the TV settings If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens or if your setup has changed, you can do so from the TV menu. Press $ / # / ! / " to select and adjust options, then press LAST when finished making adjustments.
VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Adjusting the Setup settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. NOTE: When a computer is the source, the CC option is not available.
Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, the following parental control OSD screens are available within the Parental Control OSD menu. Parental Control options are not available when viewing an HDMI source.
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VIZIO VA320E User’s Manual Movie Rating - Block TV shows based on their rating. Select the desired rating and press MENU to block (locked) or unblock (unlocked). Movie Rating Definitions: – General audience – Parental guidance suggested PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of age or older –...
When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. The center of the image is not stretched. Version 3/6/2009...
Reattaching the base Lay the TV face down on a flat, level surface free from any debris. Position the neck base by lining up the eight screw holes with those on the back of the TV. Insert the eight screws and tighten.
If your HDTV fails or the performance changes dramatically, follow the steps in the troubleshooting table below. Remember to check peripherals as well, to pinpoint the source of the failure. If your HDTV still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for technical assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (877-698- 4946) or e-mail us at techsupport@VIZIO.com.
Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm Telephone: (949) 428-2525 Fax: 949-585-9514 Have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call. problem. Check the connections on the back of your HDTV and on the back of the component.
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.
Component video/VGA/HDMI, HDTV via HDMI or Component video, Color temperature adjustments of 6500K/9300K/11000K, Independent Red/Green/Blue adjustments for color temperature fine tuning, TV Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) and 720p (HDTV), Computer support at 640x480/800x600/1024x768/1366x768 via VGA/HDMI,.
Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate set- top box to receive over-the-air DTV signals. Interlace Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then filling the in the even lines (this happens instantaneously).
(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.
For up to date information, please visitwww.VIZIO.com. Products must be returned to the address specified by VIZIO Customer Service and must be shipped in the original packaging, with freight prepaid to VIZIO, and must be received in new and unused condition.
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.