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VlZIO ® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual
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  • Page 1 888-VlZIOCE (888-849-4623). We recommend you register your VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A either at our website www.vizio.com or fill in your registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on- site extended warranty service plans.
  • Page 2 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Important SaPetV instructions 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 be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product.
  • Page 3 Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Information about the DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov or this manufacturer at 877 _Y VIZIO (877498-4_46), and from http://www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized...
  • Page 4 HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Paakaqe Contents VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A VlZlO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure...
  • Page 5 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Rooessomies VW46L FHDTV2oR sotd sepamatetV Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VlZlO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VlZlO VW46L FHDTV20A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VlZlO product, visit our web site at www.VlZlO.com or call us toll free at 888-VlZlOCE (888-849-4623)
  • Page 6 TV set; our brackets come with different length screws. To find the perfect mount for the VlZlO VW46L FHDTV20A, browse VlZlO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Version 10/20/2008 www.VlZlO.com...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Tabke Contents Chapter z Basic Controls Connections ..............1.1 Front Panel ................................1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ........................... 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ........................... 1.4 VIZlO Remote Control ............................1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ....................1.4.2 Remote Control Range ..........................
  • Page 8 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.4.1 Tuner Mode ............................... 4.4.2 Auto Search ............................... 4.4.3 Skip Channel ............................. 4.4.4 MTS ................................4.4.5 Time Zone ..............................4.4.6 Daylight Saving ............................4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ............................4.5.1 Language ..............................4.5.2 Sleep Timer ............................... 4.5.3 Wide ................................
  • Page 9: Chapter Z Basic Controls And Connections

    Basic ControLs Front Psnet Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO 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.
  • Page 10 Analog Audi o output of the device to th e L+R AUDIO here.. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). RGB PC - Connect the video an d audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
  • Page 11 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual z°4 YlZJO Remote Controt GUIDE - This button displays program information. Press this button once when in TV mode and the information of the program being viewed is shown. POWER - Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode.
  • Page 12: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 1.4.1 Insertion 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.
  • Page 13 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Chapter Equipment Which Video Connecbion ShouLd I Use9 The VIZlO VW46L FHDTV20A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first only industry-supported,...
  • Page 14: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 2°a Connectinq Coaxial {RF} a,a,s Usinq Your Antenna Oiqital Cable Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of-th e-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA Turn on the power to the HDTV.
  • Page 15 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Connectinq Your HDTV Set-Top so3.1 HDMI Usinq 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.
  • Page 16 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI 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 DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other...
  • Page 17 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 2°3°2 Usinq Component Video Cannectinq vour HDTV Set-Top {Better}: 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)conne ctor in the Component 1 group (green color area -row o f connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
  • Page 18 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual SetoTop s.4 Conneabinq Your Basic 2°A.i Usinq Composite Video Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using the AV Cable, con nect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yello w color) connector the AV/S-Video g...
  • Page 19 HDM_ DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A for optimal results. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.
  • Page 20 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. Using a HDMI-DVl cable, connect the DVl end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. Connect an audio cable (white a nd red connectors)
  • Page 21 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Usinq Component Video Connectinq vour Prayer {Better) Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the co rresponding 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.
  • Page 22 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual a,S.a Usinq S-Video {AV} Connectinq vour PLayer {Good} Turn off the power to the HDTV and DV player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AVIS- Video group on the back of the HDTV.
  • Page 23 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Turn off the HDTVan d 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 AVIS-Video group on the rear side of the HDTV.
  • Page 24 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual a°'7 ConnectJnq external Receivec/Rmp Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to th e audio i nput connectors on the Receiver/Amp connect the other end to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of...
  • Page 25 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Computer Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC 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. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV.
  • Page 26 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 2_8_i Pmeset 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). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions.
  • Page 27 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Chapter Watch TeLeqsion For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see page 6. Basic HDTV Start 1. 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.
  • Page 28 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Thenextscreen willdisplay theoptions to select between Home ModeandRetail M ode, s electing HomeMode willgiveyouanopportunity tosave energy. Press the_ button onthe remote togotothenext screen. If Retail M odeis selected b y mistake; thenextoption willallowyoutoswitchyourselection backto Home Mode.
  • Page 29 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual c.TheChannel Scanscreen will bedisplayed; default c hoice isScan. Press thea buttononthe remote control to commence t hesearch for available channels t obestoredintomemory. If youdo notwanttoscanforchannels a tthistime, pressthe_ buttonontheremote to highlight SkipScanandthenpress the_ button. Note:Ifyouselect S kipScan, n exttimethatyou decide tocomplete t hisprocedure;...
  • Page 30 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual e.Whenfinished, theComplete s creen will be displayed t oinformyouthattheHDTV has completed t heInitial S etup. Press the ti1 button ontheremote control to exit andbeginwatching TV. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control.
  • Page 31 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Note:TheTVsetwillbedisplaying anytelevision station or program selected bytheCableBox,VCR, External Tuneror Satellite Receiver. TheTVsetwillnotbeabletochange programs o rchannels; thisis controlled b ytheequipment sending thesignal. I f the servicebeingusedis the onewhich setup includesa boxwith two differentoutputsfor two different(distant)rooms,thenscanning channels would helpyouto find the signal.Be awarethatthe channel t o beselected variesfrom providerto provider;meaningthat,you mayhaveto callyour providercompany so they could provideyou the specificchannel w henusing high definitionmadeTVsets.Someexamplesof these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116.
  • Page 32 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like to do the following to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key: Press the MENU key; this will bring up the picture mode menu.
  • Page 33 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 3°2 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.
  • Page 34 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 3°3 8d]ustinq Basic HDTV Settinqs Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel,...
  • Page 35 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Chapter 4 Advanced Rd3usbmenb HDTV Usinq Screen DispLay {OSD} 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.
  • Page 36: Picture Mode

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Ao2 DTV / TV input PiotuFe Rd]ustment 4.a.i Picture Node When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _ button to highlight the Picture Mode selection.
  • Page 37 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°2°8 SsokUqh Press the _button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the lal button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels.
  • Page 38 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual ¢.s.4 Contrasb Press the Q 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 available levels.
  • Page 39: Sharpness

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the a 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.
  • Page 40: Advanced Video

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual ¢.a.q Rdvanced Video Press the Q button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection. Press the 11_ button to select it. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. Press the Q button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction).
  • Page 41 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Press the a button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). This feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors.
  • Page 42: Bass

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Rd]ustment / TU Input Rudio Uotome A°3°i When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _ button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the _ button to highlight the Volume selection.
  • Page 43: Treble

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual ¢,3,3 TrebLe Press the _ button to highlight the Treble selection. Press the _ button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by small Treble Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels.
  • Page 44 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.3.6 Oiqita[ Rudio Press the a button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection. Press theDor button to make the proper selection. The options being OFF, Dolby Digital and PCM. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.3.7 Speakers Press thea...
  • Page 45: Tuner Mode

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VW46L FHDTV20A you will have setup 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 TUNER SETUP menu.
  • Page 46: Time Zone

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°4°4 rqTS This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching, This signal is usually or in most cases Spanish language, Press the a button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and get it highlighted,...
  • Page 47: Dtv / Tv Input Setup

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Setup / TV Input 4,S,i Lanquaqe When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _ button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the _ button to highlight the Language selection.
  • Page 48: Input Naming

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4 S°4 Input Naminq This feature has been added to facilitate you, the user in identifying or label the input and signal which is being watched. You could use up to 8 characters; either letters or numbers or combinations of both.
  • Page 49: Closed Caption {Cc

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°5°5 Closed Caption {CC} When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the Q button to highlight the CC (Closed Caption) selection. Press the I_ button to select CCl, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 50: System Reset

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual H- Position Press the _ button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Press the _ button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Use the D or U! button to adjust the horizontal position. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD.
  • Page 51: Dtv/Tv Input Parental Control

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual / TV Input Parental Control 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 52: Us Tv Rating

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.6.2 Ratinq Follow the procedure in the previous section to display the Parental Control menu and then press the _ll button to highlight the US TV Rating selection. Press the _ button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
  • Page 53: Us Movie Rating

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.6.3 Rabimq Movie Press theQ button to highlight the US Movie Rating selection. Press the _ button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following Movie ratings: - General audience - Parental guidance suggested...
  • Page 54: Canadian French Rating

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.6.5 Canadian Frenoh Ratinq Press the a button to highlight the Canadian French Rating selection. Press the _ button and the Block Canadian French Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Canadian French Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following ratings: - General audience...
  • Page 55: Block Unrated Programming

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4,6,7 Block Unrated Programmin9 Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the a button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the _ button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating.
  • Page 56: Hdmi Input Audio Adjustment

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4o7 HDMI _nput PictuFe 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.
  • Page 57 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°Io Video Input 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.
  • Page 58: Video Input Setup

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Input 4°12 Video Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. 4.13 Video Input...
  • Page 59 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°14 nput PictuFe Rd]ustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. Ruto Rduust 4omA°m When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen...
  • Page 60 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°m4o3 @riqhbness 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.
  • Page 61: H-Size

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Temperature 4,14,S lobr Press theQbutton to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting. Press the D or !_ button if you want to choose the Warm, Normal or Custom option. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 62: V-Position

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4,14,8 V°Position Press the _ button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. Press the _ button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the D or _ button to adjust the vertical position. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 63: Viewing Modes

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Understandinq 4°17 Vie inq FeatuFes Your HDTV features four viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control; please see instructions in page 34. 4 17 i Viewinq 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.
  • Page 64: Maintenance

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Usimq a Cabte 401702 Sabettibe Remobe Your VlZlO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LOD 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.
  • Page 65 VlZIO for assistance by calling 1-(877) 698-4946 or e-mail us at techsupport(_,vizio.com. No power. Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo). Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket. Plug another electrical...
  • Page 66 Support Department at the number below. Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VlZlO's commitment to service excellence. For technical assistance contact our VlZIO Technical Support Department via e-mail or phone. E-mail: techsupport@vizio.com Tel: 877-698-4946 Fax: 949-585-9563 Hours of operations:...
  • Page 67: 5.4 Compliance

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada CSA Germany BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 5°5 Class B Radio Interfferenoe Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,...
  • Page 68: Specifications

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Chapter 6 MisceLLaneous lnfformation 6.I Specifications Panel 46" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio (45.99" Viewable) Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.530 mm (H) x 0.530 mm (V) Display/Signal 1080p (FHDTV), 720p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Compatibility Colors 16.77 Million (8-bit)
  • Page 69 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 6[ossamv - Standamd Definitions 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"...
  • Page 70: Index

    Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, Flesh Tone, 41 White Peak Limiter, Glossary, Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 65 Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 14 HDMI Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 18 Connecting your DVD Player,...
  • Page 71 TV Tuner Setup, 45 Range, Auto Search, Remote Control Skip Channel, Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your Tuner Mode, 45 VIZIO TV, 64 Connecting your PC, 25 Video Input Audio Adjustment, Auto Phase, Screen Size explanation, Parental Control, S-Video...
  • Page 72 VlZlO service center. Parts Repairsmay be madewith newor recertifiedparts,or theentire unitmay be replacedwith a newor recertifiedunit,at VIZIO's optionand sole discretion.Replacement p artsor replacementunitsprovidedunderthis limitedwarrantyare warranted for the remainingportionof the originalwarrantyperiod,or for ninety(90)days fromwarrantyserviceor replacement, w hicheveris later.
  • Page 73 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual levels, isnot c overed bythis limited warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation ofadisplay, and routine maintenance and cleaning, are not c overed by this limited warranty. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN T HOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  • Page 74 3 to 5 businessdays,pendingavailabilityof thesefactors. If it is determinedtheproductcan notbe repairedon-site,thecustomerwill be requiredto shipthe unit to VIZIO'sservicecenter, per the belowwarrantyreplacementprocedure. VlZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the product.However, s omestandardinstallationmay be performed duringthe on-siterepair,atVlZIO'soptionand solediscretion.Pleaseread VlZIO'sLimitedProductWarrantyfor...
  • Page 75 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Warranty Replacement generally is performed on displays which are determined to be economically unrepairable. If VIZlO TechnicalSupportdeterminesthata problemwith a displayunit maybe within thetermsand conditionsof the VIZlO LimitedProductWarrantyand thata repair is noteconomically possible,basedon certainmanufacturing defectsin materials and/orworkmanship, a nd/orat VlZlO'soptionand solediscretion,the customer will be providedwith a returnauthorization numberand replacement i nstructions.Proofof purchaseis requiredto confirmthe productiswithin theone-yearlimitedwarranty periodand meetsthe termsand conditionsof the VlZlO LimitedProductWarranty.
  • Page 76 888-VlZIOCE (888-849-4623). We recommend you register your VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A either at our website www.vizio.com or fill in your registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on- site extended warranty service plans.
  • Page 77 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Important SaPetV instructions 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 be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product.
  • Page 78 Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Information about the DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov or this manufacturer at 877 _Y VIZIO (877498-4_46), and from http://www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized...
  • Page 79 HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Paakaqe Contents VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A VlZlO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure...
  • Page 80 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Rooessomies VW46L FHDTV2oR sotd sepamatetV Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VlZlO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VlZlO VW46L FHDTV20A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VlZlO product, visit our web site at www.VlZlO.com or call us toll free at 888-VlZlOCE (888-849-4623)
  • Page 81 TV set; our brackets come with different length screws. To find the perfect mount for the VlZlO VW46L FHDTV20A, browse VlZlO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Version 10/20/2008 www.VlZlO.com...
  • Page 82: Rear Panel Connections

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Tabke Contents Chapter z Basic Controls Connections ..............1.1 Front Panel ................................1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ........................... 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ........................... 1.4 VIZlO Remote Control ............................1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ....................1.4.2 Remote Control Range ..........................
  • Page 83 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.4.1 Tuner Mode ............................... 4.4.2 Auto Search ............................... 4.4.3 Skip Channel ............................. 4.4.4 MTS ................................4.4.5 Time Zone ..............................4.4.6 Daylight Saving ............................4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ............................4.5.1 Language ..............................4.5.2 Sleep Timer ............................... 4.5.3 Wide ................................
  • Page 84 Basic ControLs Front Psnet Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO 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.
  • Page 85 Analog Audi o output of the device to th e L+R AUDIO here.. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). RGB PC - Connect the video an d audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
  • Page 86 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual z°4 YlZJO Remote Controt GUIDE - This button displays program information. Press this button once when in TV mode and the information of the program being viewed is shown. POWER - Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode.
  • Page 87 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 1.4.1 Insertion 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.
  • Page 88 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Chapter Equipment Which Video Connecbion ShouLd I Use9 The VIZlO VW46L FHDTV20A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first only industry-supported,...
  • Page 89 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 2°a Connectinq Coaxial {RF} a,a,s Usinq Your Antenna Oiqital Cable Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of-th e-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA Turn on the power to the HDTV.
  • Page 90 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Connectinq Your HDTV Set-Top so3.1 HDMI Usinq 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.
  • Page 91 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI 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 DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other...
  • Page 92 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 2°3°2 Usinq Component Video Cannectinq vour HDTV Set-Top {Better}: 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 correspon ding Y (green color)conne ctor in the Compon ent 1 group (green color area -row o f connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
  • Page 93 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual SetoTop s.4 Conneabinq Your Basic 2°A.i Usinq Composite Video Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using the AV Cable, con nect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yello w color) connector the AV/S-Video g...
  • Page 94 HDM_ DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A for optimal results. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.
  • Page 95 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. Using a HDMI-DVl cable, connect the DVl end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. Connect an audio cable (white a nd red connectors)
  • Page 96 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Usinq Component Video Connectinq vour Prayer {Better) Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the co rresponding 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.
  • Page 97 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual a,S.a Usinq S-Video {AV} Connectinq vour PLayer {Good} Turn off the power to the HDTV and DV player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AVIS- Video group on the back of the HDTV.
  • Page 98 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Turn off the HDTVan d 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 AVIS-Video group on the rear side of the HDTV.
  • Page 99 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual a°'7 ConnectJnq external Receivec/Rmp Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp connect the other en d to the ANALOG OUT (whit e area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
  • Page 100 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Computer Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC 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. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV.
  • Page 101 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 2_8_i Pmeset 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). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions.
  • Page 102 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Chapter Watch TeLeqsion For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see page 6. Basic HDTV Start 1. 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.
  • Page 103 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Thenextscreen willdisplay theoptions to select between Home ModeandRetail M ode, s electing HomeMode willgiveyouanopportunity tosave energy. Press the_ button onthe remote togotothenext screen. If Retail M odeis selected b y mistake; thenextoption willallowyoutoswitchyourselection backto Home Mode.
  • Page 104 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual c.TheChannel Scanscreen will bedisplayed; default c hoice isScan. Press thea buttononthe remote control to commence t hesearch for available channels t obestoredintomemory. If youdo notwanttoscanforchannels a tthistime, pressthe_ buttonontheremote to highlight SkipScanandthenpress the_ button. Note:Ifyouselect S kipScan, n exttimethatyou decide tocomplete t hisprocedure;...
  • Page 105 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual e.Whenfinished, theComplete s creen will be displayed t oinformyouthattheHDTV has completed t heInitial S etup. Press the ti1 button ontheremote control to exit andbeginwatching TV. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control.
  • Page 106 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Note:TheTVsetwillbedisplaying anytelevision station or program selected bytheCableBox,VCR, External Tuneror Satellite Receiver. TheTVsetwillnotbeabletochange programs o rchannels; thisis controlled b ytheequipment sending thesignal. I f the servicebeingusedis the onewhich setup includesa boxwith two differentoutputsfor two different(distant)rooms,thenscanning channels would helpyouto find the signal.Be awarethatthe channel t o beselected variesfrom providerto provider;meaningthat,you mayhaveto callyour providercompany so they could provideyou the specificchannel w henusing high definitionmadeTVsets.Someexamplesof these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116.
  • Page 107 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like to do the following to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key: Press the MENU key; this will bring up the picture mode menu.
  • Page 108 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 3°2 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.
  • Page 109 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 3°3 8d]ustinq Basic HDTV Settinqs Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel,...
  • Page 110 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Chapter 4 Advanced Rd3usbmenb HDTV Usinq Screen DispLay {OSD} 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.
  • Page 111 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Ao2 DTV / TV input PiotuFe Rd]ustment 4.a.i Picture Node When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _ button to highlight the Picture Mode selection.
  • Page 112 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°2°8 SsokUqh Press the _button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the lal button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels.
  • Page 113 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual ¢.s.4 Contrasb Press the Q 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 available levels.
  • Page 114 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the a 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.
  • Page 115 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual ¢.a.q Rdvanced Video Press the Q button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection. Press the 11_ button to select it. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. Press the Q button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction).
  • Page 116 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Press the a button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). This feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors.
  • Page 117 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Rd]ustment / TU Input Rudio Uotome A°3°i When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _ button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the _ button to highlight the Volume selection.
  • Page 118 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual ¢,3,3 TrebLe Press the _ button to highlight the Treble selection. Press the _ button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by small Treble Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels.
  • Page 119 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.3.6 Oiqita[ Rudio Press the a button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection. Press theDor button to make the proper selection. The options being OFF, Dolby Digital and PCM. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.3.7 Speakers Press thea...
  • Page 120: Tuner Mode

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VW46L FHDTV20A you will have setup 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 TUNER SETUP menu.
  • Page 121: Time Zone

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°4°4 rqTS This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching, This signal is usually or in most cases Spanish language, Press the a button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and get it highlighted,...
  • Page 122: Dtv / Tv Input Setup

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Setup / TV Input 4,S,i Lanquaqe When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _ button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the _ button to highlight the Language selection.
  • Page 123 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4 S°4 Input Naminq This feature has been added to facilitate you, the user in identifying or label the input and signal which is being watched. You could use up to 8 characters; either letters or numbers or combinations of both.
  • Page 124: Closed Caption {Cc

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°5°5 Closed Caption {CC} When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the Q button to highlight the CC (Closed Caption) selection. Press the I_ button to select CCl, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 125: System Reset

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual H- Position Press the _ button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Press the _ button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Use the D or U! button to adjust the horizontal position. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD.
  • Page 126: Dtv/Tv Input Parental Control

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual / TV Input Parental Control 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 127 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.6.2 Ratinq Follow the procedure in the previous section to display the Parental Control menu and then press the _ll button to highlight the US TV Rating selection. Press the _ button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
  • Page 128: Us Movie Rating

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.6.3 Rabimq Movie Press theQ button to highlight the US Movie Rating selection. Press the _ button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following Movie ratings: - General audience - Parental guidance suggested...
  • Page 129 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4.6.5 Canadian Frenoh Ratinq Press the a button to highlight the Canadian French Rating selection. Press the _ button and the Block Canadian French Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Canadian French Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following ratings: - General audience...
  • Page 130 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4,6,7 Block Unrated Programmin9 Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the a button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the _ button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating.
  • Page 131: Hdmi Input Setup

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4o7 HDMI _nput PictuFe 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.
  • Page 132 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°Io Video Input 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.
  • Page 133: Video Input Setup

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Input 4°12 Video Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. 4.13 Video Input...
  • Page 134: Backlight

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°14 nput PictuFe Rd]ustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. Ruto Rduust 4omA°m When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen...
  • Page 135 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4°m4o3 @riqhbness 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.
  • Page 136 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Temperature 4,14,S lobr Press theQbutton to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting. Press the D or !_ button if you want to choose the Warm, Normal or Custom option. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 137: Fine Tune

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 4,14,8 V°Position Press the _ button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. Press the _ button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the D or _ button to adjust the vertical position. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 138 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Understandinq 4°17 Vie inq FeatuFes Your HDTV features four viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control; please see instructions in page 34. 4 17 i Viewinq 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.
  • Page 139: Maintenance

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Usimq a Cabte 401702 Sabettibe Remobe Your VlZlO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LOD 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.
  • Page 140 VlZIO for assistance by calling 1-(877) 698-4946 or e-mail us at techsupport(_,vizio.com. No power. Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo). Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket. Plug another electrical...
  • Page 141 Support Department at the number below. Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VlZlO's commitment to service excellence. For technical assistance contact our VlZIO Technical Support Department via e-mail or phone. E-mail: techsupport@vizio.com Tel: 877-698-4946 Fax: 949-585-9563 Hours of operations:...
  • Page 142: 5.4 Compliance

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada CSA Germany BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 5°5 Class B Radio Interfferenoe Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,...
  • Page 143: Specifications

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual Chapter 6 MisceLLaneous lnfformation 6.I Specifications Panel 46" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio (45.99" Viewable) Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.530 mm (H) x 0.530 mm (V) Display/Signal 1080p (FHDTV), 720p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Compatibility Colors 16.77 Million (8-bit)
  • Page 144 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual 6[ossamv - Standamd Definitions 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"...
  • Page 145: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box

    Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, Flesh Tone, 41 White Peak Limiter, Glossary, Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 65 Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 14 HDMI Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 18 Connecting your DVD Player,...
  • Page 146: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    TV Tuner Setup, 45 Range, Auto Search, Remote Control Skip Channel, Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your Tuner Mode, 45 VIZIO TV, 64 Connecting your PC, 25 Video Input Audio Adjustment, Auto Phase, Screen Size explanation, Parental Control, S-Video...
  • Page 147: Brightness

    VlZlO service center. Parts Repairsmay be madewith newor recertifiedparts,or theentire unitmay be replacedwith a newor recertifiedunit,at VIZIO's optionand sole discretion.Replacement p artsor replacementunitsprovidedunderthis limitedwarrantyare warranted for the remainingportionof the originalwarrantyperiod,or for ninety(90)days fromwarrantyserviceor replacement, w hicheveris later.
  • Page 148: Color

    VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual levels, isnot c overed bythis limited warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation ofadisplay, and routine maintenance and cleaning, are not c overed by this limited warranty. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN T HOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  • Page 149 3 to 5 businessdays,pendingavailabilityof thesefactors. If it is determinedtheproductcan notbe repairedon-site,thecustomerwill be requiredto shipthe unit to VIZIO'sservicecenter, per the belowwarrantyreplacementprocedure. VlZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the product.However, s omestandardinstallationmay be performed duringthe on-siterepair,atVlZIO'soptionand solediscretion.Pleaseread VlZIO'sLimitedProductWarrantyfor...
  • Page 150 VlZIO ®VW46L FHDTV20A U serManual WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Warranty Replacement generally is performed on displays which are determined to be economically unrepairable. If VIZlO TechnicalSupportdeterminesthata problemwith a displayunit maybe within thetermsand conditionsof the VIZlO LimitedProductWarrantyand thata repair is noteconomically possible,basedon certainmanufacturing defectsin materials and/orworkmanship, a nd/orat VlZlO'soptionand solediscretion,the customer will be providedwith a returnauthorization numberand replacement i nstructions.Proofof purchaseis requiredto confirmthe productiswithin theone-yearlimitedwarranty periodand meetsthe termsand conditionsof the VlZlO LimitedProductWarranty.

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