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VlZlO VX32L HDTV User Manual Dear VlZlO Customer, Congratulations on your new VlZtO VX32L High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. hope you will experience many years...
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should...
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Tetevision Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Groundinq If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Opeoioq PBokBqe Your VlZlO VX32L HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VX32L HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VX32L HDTV weighs approximately 321b and is over 30"...
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual InstaLLation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VlZtO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is about 180W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be defeated.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4.4.4 Time Zone ..............................4.4.5 Daylight Saving ............................4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ............................4.5.1 Language ..............................4.5.2 Sleep Timer ............................... 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ..........................4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ..........................4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ........................4.5.6 Reset All Settings ............................
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Ehapter Basic EontroLs Eonnections Fronb Panel Power 'VlZlO' light - The VtZlO 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. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Ream Pane[ Connections AC IN - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. SERVICE - This custom communication port is for factory service only. HDMI 1 - Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector.
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OK - Use this button to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This is a proqrammabte remote supportinq to 4 devices (see TV, wen, CABLE, buttons remote]° remote is nob with your VIZIO press button remote to set functions back Version 10/4/2006 www.VlZlOCE.com...
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual WIDE/Record - Thisbuttoncyclesthrough theavailable screenformats.Theoptions for SD(Standard Definition 4:3)are Normal, Z oomandPanoramic..Theoptions for HD(HighDefinition 16:9)andRGB PCareNormal a ndZoom.Thisbuttonalsofunctions as VCRRecord whenthecomponent is activated withtheremote control. SLEEP/Pause - Thisbutton allowsthe usertoselect t he sleepoptions by adjusting thetimerfor 30,60, 90 or 120minutes. Additionally, this buttonpausesthe CD, DVDor VCRwhen the component i s activated w iththeremote control.
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Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the receiver window, 30 ° to the left and right, 20 ° up and down. VIZIO Universal Control Precautions Remote i°$°3...
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Chapter Connectinq Equipment Connection I Use? a°i Which Video Should The VlZlO VX32L 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 and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital...
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Connectinq Your DWD PLayer You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VX32L; HDMI, Component, AV (S- Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. s°s°z Usinq HDMI DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be...
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VlZlO VX32L HDTV User Manual 2.2_2 Usinq Componenb Video Connectinq vour Prayer {Better}: A_ALOG OUT _uD,o Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
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VlZlO VX32L HDTV User Manual a,8,3 Usinq S-Video {RVl} Connecbinq VOUr P[avec {Good}: Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD ..player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AVl group on the side of the HDTV.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual a,3 Connecbinq Your HDTV SeboTOp 2o3oi Usinq HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Connectinq your HDTV Set-Top [Best}: 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 HDMt Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Fore HDTV Set-Top Boxes with OV_ _ Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVl cable, connect the DVl end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVl output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other...
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VlZlO VX32L HDTV User Manual 2.3,2 Usinq Component Video Connectinq 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) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Connectinq roof Basic SetoTop 2,4,i Usinq Composite Video Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Connectinq Your Camera Video Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AVl group on the side of the HDTV. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated...
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VtZtOVX32LHDTV UserManual 2o6_2 Usinq Your Anbenn8 Osbte A_L_O_ Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Conneabin9 a PC Compober 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.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Chapter 3 Se ioq Watch TeLevision For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see page 5. Basic HDTU Start Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual TheLanguage c hoice screen will bedisplayed; thedefaultEnglish option is highlighted. I f youwish tochange theOSDlanguage t o Fran£ais o r Espa_ol, press the button ontheremote control t o select t helanguage y ouwant. Press the _ button onthe remote togotothenextscreen.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Noe:DTVcigila broadcas is no avaiabeina aeas. Re[e_ o www.antennaweb.or,q o ge inI_orma ion abou avaiabiily ir_ you_ aea an e Ina and in which di_ectio _o poir_l you_ anenna...
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Wabchinq a TW Proqram Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.
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VlZlO VX32L HDTV User Manual Proqram Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner. Press the W or I1_ button to scroll up or down the channels.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Ehaptem 4 Rdvanced Rdoustment off HDTW 4.,i Usin9 Scmeen 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.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual A,_ DTV / TV input PictuFe Rd3ustment 4,_.1 Pictume Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the _ or I_ button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 8riqhbness 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.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4.2,7 ShBrpness Press the _ 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.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4.m.9 Rdvanced Video Press the _ button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection press the OK button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. Press the _ button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction).
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VlZlO VX32L HDTV User Manual 4,3 DTV / TV Input Rudio Rd]ustment 4,3°i Votome When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears PICTURE adjustment page. Press the _ button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the _ button to highlight the Volume selection.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4- 3, $ Surround Press the _ button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the _ button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off. 4.3,6 Speakers Press the _ button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the _ button to turn the internal speakers On or Off.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4°4,4 Time Zooe Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the _ button to highlight the Auto Search selection.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4,SOS Diqits[ Closed Csptiom StV_oe When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. Press the _ button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broadcast which means the style is the same as the broadcast channel has chosen for transmission.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4,5 OTY / TY Input Parental Control 4°6,1 Channel Block 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.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Ratinq 4.6.2 Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the _ button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the _ button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4°6°4 Blocked Unrated Proqramminq Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the _ button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the _ button to turn-on or turn-off blocking of programming that does not have a rating.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4°7 mioture HDM_ input Rdoustment 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.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4,so Video Input Piobure Ad]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.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4,13 Video Input Parentat [ontrot The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.6. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual TheBrightness a djusts the blacklevelsin the picture.If thebrightness i s too lowyouwill notbeableto seethe detailin darkerpartsof the picture andif the brightness i s too highthe picture will lookwashed out. 4°14 4 Contrast Press the _ button to highlight the Contrast selection. Press the_ button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so...
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual H°SmZE 4.14.6 Press the _ button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the_button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the D or _ button to adjust the horizontal size. H° Position AoIA07 Press the _ button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4,17 Understandinq Wiewinq Features Your HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control. 4STS Wiewinq 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.
VlZlO VX32L HDTV User Manual Pictureolnopicture{PIP] Mode 4.17._ Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen).
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4o17o4 Settinq Steep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically. To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control: Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of you screen.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4°18 Proqramminq VI£10 Universal Remobe Eontrok You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. Proqramminq 4.18.1 Manually turn on the VCR. Press the VCR button on the remote control.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual 4.18.3 Programming Player 1. Manually turn on the DVD Player. 2. Press the DVD 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 DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using...
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual ChBpbem S MBinbenBnoe 8rid TmoubLeshoobinq 5.1 MBinbenBnoe Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to peel.
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VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video image. output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output...
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual Tips for High-Definition Users. The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image distortions...
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual CompUanoe Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada Germany BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act S°S Crass B Radio Interference Sbabemenb NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
VlZlOVX32LHDTV UserManual G[ossarv - Standard Oefiinitions Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV "aspect ratio", that is, the screen's width as compared to its height. For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall. Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV"...
Noise Reduction, Flesh Tone, Connecting your DVD Player, White Peak Limiter, Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18 Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 51 Extended Warranty, Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 21 Connecting for TV, 22 Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 20...
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Set-Top Box, 49 Programming to work your VCR, 49 Setting the Sleep Timer, 48 Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 50 Video Input Audio Adjustment, Parental Control, Connecting your PC, 23 Picture Adjustment, Setup, 42...
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