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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.
Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these prevent your TV from being damaged, the following instructions...
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source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or •...
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• WARNING: Keep your TV away from moisture. Do not - The performance of your TV changes substantially. expose your TV to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into • This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shall be placed on the apparatus.
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TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION Lightning Protection PROTECTION For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system Power Lines...
Table of Contents Installing the TV .............3 Changing the Input Source ......21 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio ....21 Inspecting the Package Contents .
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Setting the Time Zone ............41 FCC warning ................55 Using the Parental Controls ..........42 Accessing the Parental Controls Menu ......42 Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings ......42 Locking and Unlocking Channels ........42 Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating ....43 Changing the Parental Control Passcode .......
It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured. VIZIO LED HDTV Quick Start Guide Remote Control with Batteries Power Cord...
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To install the base: 1. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent 2. Align the stand and hook it into the bottom of the TV as shown. scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as a blanket.
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3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten four (4) T4 12mm screws into the base to secure it to the TV. 4. When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level surface. To ensure proper ventilation, leave at least 1” of space between the back of the TV and any other objects (walls, etc).
TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. D24h-C1 Screw Size: Hole Pattern: 100mm (V) x 100mm (H) Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV.
Controls and Connections REAR PANEL Headset (Stereo Audio Out) - Connect a 3.5mm audio device (sound bar or headset). RGB (PC) - Connect VGA cable from PC. PC Audio In - Connect 3.5 mm audio cable from PC. DTV/TV (Coaxial) - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna.
FRONT PANEL REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see Turning the Power Indicator On or Off on page 44.
REMOTE CONTROL INPUT POWER Changes the currently-displayed input. Turns TV on or off. MENU EXIT Displays the on-screen menu. Closes the on-screen menu. ARROW Navigates the on-screen menu. Selects the highlighted menu option. GUIDE BACK Displays the info window. Goes to the previous on-screen menu. V BUTTON Opens the USB photo viewer.
Replacing the Batteries 1. To remove the battery cover, press on the VIZIO logo and slide the cover back. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment.
Connecting Your Devices CONNECTING A DEVICE Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. Cable/Satellite Box 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, Comp, etc.). 2.
CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES AV CABLE COAXIAL CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional way Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connecting of connecting your devices to your TV. Video signals are antennas and cable television signals to your TV.
COMPONENT CABLE HDMI CABLE Component cables are designed to carry HD (high HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface that delivers definition) video signals along with additional audio both dazzling quality and unmatched ease of use. HDMI connections. Colors are delivered with color information technology transmits crystal-clear digital video along with over three connectors for video (separated into red, multi-channel surround audio.
CONNECTING A COMPUTER Your TV can be used to display output from a personal computer. To use your TV as a PC display: 1. Connect a VGA cable to your PC and the RGB PC port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits video. 2.
TV (HDMI or Headset). 2. Turn the TV and your audio device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable to the TV and the device. VIZIO Sound Bar 4. Turn the TV and your device on. HDMI CABLE •...
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES 3.5 mm CABLE HDMI CABLE AV cables (or headphone cables) are the traditional HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital way of connecting your devices to your audio device. multi-channel surround audio through a single Audio signals are sent over 3.5 mm connectors.
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC Without HDMI ARC With HDMI ARC Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner Your TV Your TV HDMI transmits all-digital audio from your TV Without an HDMI ARC setup, to your home audio receiver, your TV needs an extra cable with no need for an extra to connect it to your home 3.5 mm (Audio)
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OK button. select the input your TV source is connected to. (The number of inputs may vary depending on your TV.) 6. When you are finished, “Your VIZIO TV is set up” will be displayed. The first-time setup is complete.
MENU button on the remote. From this menu, you can: • Adjust the Picture settings Use the Arrow buttons to highlight VIZIO a menu option, and press the OK • Adjust the Audio settings SETTINGS button to select that option.
CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO External devices such as DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and video The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.
To adjust the picture settings: setting: 1. Press the MENU button on the • Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is brilliance of the picture. Backlight cannot be adjusted from displayed. some picture modes.
Picture Position adjusts the vertical and horizontal 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the positions of the picture to ensure the image is centered VIZIO Arrow buttons on the remote to and completely fills the screen. Use the Left/Right Arrow...
Adjusting the color temperature changes the white balance of the To adjust the Picture Mode Edit settings: picture. 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the To adjust the color temperature: VIZIO Arrow buttons to highlight More VIZIO Picture > Picture Mode Edit, and 1. From the MORE PICTURE menu,...
2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and press the To adjust the color calibration picture settings: OK button. The Color Tuner menu is displayed. 1. From the PICTURE menu, use VIZIO the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner COLOR CALIBRATION...
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To turn color channels off and on: To adjust the 11 Point White Balance settings: 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to Color Calibration and press the OK button. The COLOR highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow CALIBRATION menu is displayed.
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To show or hide the Color Bar Test Pattern: To show or hide the Flat Test Pattern: 1. Ensure that you are on an input that is displaying active 1. Ensure that you are on an input that is displaying active content.
Left/Right Arrow buttons to select the color for the ramp test To create a custom picture mode: pattern. Selecting a color immediately shows that color ramp. 1. Set the Picture Mode to an VIZIO —or— existing custom setting. See SAVE PICTURE MODE...
Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode To lock all custom picture modes: become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode. VIZIO 1. From the PICTURE menu, use LOCK PICTURE MODE the Arrow buttons to highlight...
Digital Audio Out - Changes the type of processing for 1. Press the MENU button on the HDMI ARC output when connected to a home theater audio VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu system or sound bar. Select PCM or Bitstream.
Changing the Equalizer Settings Delete the Custom Audio Mode To select a pre-set audio mode: To delete the custom audio mode: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
Auto Power Off. 1. Press the MENU button on the 2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to change VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is whether the TV will turn off. If you don’t want the TV to turn off displayed.
You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: to highlight TV (antenna icon), then press OK. • Select a channel source 2. Press the MENU button, select Channels and press OK. The VIZIO • Find channels CHANNELS menu is displayed. CHANNELS •...
To add a single new analog channel: Occasionally, you may need to add a new range of channels or add 1. From the CHANNELS menu, VIZIO a new analog channel. You can do this by using the Partial Channel highlight Add Analog Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options.
See Locking and Unlocking Channels on page 42. To remove a channel: 1. From the CHANNELS menu, highlight Skip Channel, and VIZIO press OK. The SKIP CHANNEL SKIP CHANNEL menu is displayed. Wide...
The Analog Audio and Digital Language 1. From the CHANNELS menu, features allow you to listen to audio from Secondary Audio VIZIO highlight Digital Language Programming (SAP). SAP allows you to listen to broadcasts in and press OK.
To change the appearance of digital closed captions: If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them. 1. From the CLOSED CAPTIONS VIZIO menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital Caption Style DIGITAL STYLE The Closed Captioning menu only appears when the input is an and press OK.
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• Background Color - Change the color of the background Typical choices include: directly behind the text. • Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip of • Background Opacity - Change the transparency of the background appears behind the text, expanding as the text background directly behind the text.
DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” To change the name of an input: VIZIO 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is NAME INPUT INPUT NAME displayed.
Using the system menu, you can: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • View the System Information displayed. VIZIO • Set up Parental Controls SYSTEM 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and •...
TV’s time zone: To change the on-screen menu language: 1. Press the MENU button on the 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. TIME ZONE displayed.
Using the Parental Controls Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from To manage program content according to its rating, you must displaying certain channels or programs without a password. enable the Program Rating feature. The Parental Controls menu only appears when: To enable or disable the Program Rating feature: •...
Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating Changing the Parental Control Passcode A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to children, and at other times broadcast programs that are meant prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.
The Power Indicator on the front of your TV normally does not glow connected to the HDMI (ARC) input with the included remote, when the TV is on. You can change this setting if you prefer the light without any programming. Using CEC, your VIZIO TV remote can to be on. control: To turn the Power Indicator Light on or off: •...
To access the guided setup: All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all displayed.
USING THE INFO WINDOW The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote: • Press the GUIDE button once to display channel, input, and display information. • Press the GUIDE button twice to display the program title, program rating, audio information, and the start and end times of the program.
Using the USB Media Player USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER Displaying USB Media To display your USB media: The USB media player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of your TV and view photos.
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Sources Current Folder the Arrow and OK buttons on the Displays Displays the folder path. remote. connected USB devices. To VIZIO change source, Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root highlight it and USB1: press OK. Current Folder root A.jpg...
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Troubleshooting & Technical Support Do you have questions? Find answers at SUPPORT.VIZIO.COM Find help with: • New product setup • Connecting your devices • Technical problems • Product updates and more Live chat support available You can also contact our...
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The TV displays “No Signal.” There is no sound. • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a • Press Volume Up on the remote control. different input source. • Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure mute is •...
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The image quality is not good. I see “noise” or static on the screen. • For the best image quality, view high-definition programs • When your TV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital using digital sources. Connect your devices with HDMI broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted (improved) to cables.
Limited Warranty ON PARTS AND LABOR and set-up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO authorized service center. Products with unreadable or removed serial Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. VIZIO numbers, or requiring routine maintenance are not covered.
Legal & Compliance FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.