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... the power cord and contact your HDTV away from tip-over. Operating your HDTV. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use a liquid or a spray cleaner for long period of your HDTV close to smoke. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV...
... the power cord and contact your HDTV away from tip-over. Operating your HDTV. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use a liquid or a spray cleaner for long period of your HDTV close to smoke. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV...
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... with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with a built-in the building installation. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna...
... with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with a built-in the building installation. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna...
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... Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV 19 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 19 Connecting Your DVD Player...20 Using HDMI (Best) ...20 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI ...21 Using Component Video (Better) ...21 Using S-Video (Better) ...22 Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) ...22 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...23 Connecting a Computer ...23 Wall Mounting your HDTV...24 Inserting the remote control batteries...25 Using your HDTV the first time...25 Selecting Inputs...28 Fine-tuning the picture ...29 Using the Program Guide...
... Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV 19 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 19 Connecting Your DVD Player...20 Using HDMI (Best) ...20 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI ...21 Using Component Video (Better) ...21 Using S-Video (Better) ...22 Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) ...22 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...23 Connecting a Computer ...23 Wall Mounting your HDTV...24 Inserting the remote control batteries...25 Using your HDTV the first time...25 Selecting Inputs...28 Fine-tuning the picture ...29 Using the Program Guide...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Skip Channel...44 MTS ...45 Time Zone ...45 Daylight Saving ...46 Adjusting the Setup settings...47 Language ...47 Source ...47 Sleep Timer...48 Wide ...48 CC (Closed Caption) ...49 Digital CC Style ...49 H/V Position ...50 Reset All Setting...51 Adjusting the Parental Control settings ...52 Channel Block ...52 TV Rating ...53 Movie Rating ...54 Check for New DTV Rating ...55 Blocked Unrated TV ...55 Access Code Edit...56 Understanding Viewing Modes...57 Normal Mode...57...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Skip Channel...44 MTS ...45 Time Zone ...45 Daylight Saving ...46 Adjusting the Setup settings...47 Language ...47 Source ...47 Sleep Timer...48 Wide ...48 CC (Closed Caption) ...49 Digital CC Style ...49 H/V Position ...50 Reset All Setting...51 Adjusting the Parental Control settings ...52 Channel Block ...52 TV Rating ...53 Movie Rating ...54 Check for New DTV Rating ...55 Blocked Unrated TV ...55 Access Code Edit...56 Understanding Viewing Modes...57 Normal Mode...57...
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... separately: • Wall mounts • High Definition cables • Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in a cardboard carton that all of the display. Package Contents • VIZIO VA26L • VIZIO remote control • AA batteries for the remote control (2) • Power cord • VIZIO screen cleaning cloth • This user manual • Quick Setup Guide • Registration Card...
... separately: • Wall mounts • High Definition cables • Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in a cardboard carton that all of the display. Package Contents • VIZIO VA26L • VIZIO remote control • AA batteries for the remote control (2) • Power cord • VIZIO screen cleaning cloth • This user manual • Quick Setup Guide • Registration Card...
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... or set top box here. Version 6/5/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com For digital TV stations in . mini plug stereo connector) from the same source. Connection Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied AC power cord. 2 HDMI 1 Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital TV. COMPONENT Connect a DVD Player or set -top box. Rear Panel Connections 3 2 1 VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 4 5 6 7 No. From left 5 (YPb/CbPr/Cr audio and red for right audio, green for...
... or set top box here. Version 6/5/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com For digital TV stations in . mini plug stereo connector) from the same source. Connection Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied AC power cord. 2 HDMI 1 Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital TV. COMPONENT Connect a DVD Player or set -top box. Rear Panel Connections 3 2 1 VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 4 5 6 7 No. From left 5 (YPb/CbPr/Cr audio and red for right audio, green for...
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... the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press to turn your chosen option. Press to turn the sound on from Standby mode. POWER - Press it again to return to display the video image and system information. MUTE - Version 6/5/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VOL (+ or -) - EXIT - Blinks when remote operates. For example, to recall the previously viewed channel. Press to Standby mode. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - Press to select sub-channel 2 of main channel 28, press...
... the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press to turn your chosen option. Press to turn the sound on from Standby mode. POWER - Press it again to return to display the video image and system information. MUTE - Version 6/5/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VOL (+ or -) - EXIT - Blinks when remote operates. For example, to recall the previously viewed channel. Press to Standby mode. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - Press to select sub-channel 2 of main channel 28, press...
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... sleep options from heat sources. Press to select the Component input. Version 6/5/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com SLEEP - TV - Press repeatedly to send commands. • Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor. The following buttons are disabled because your HDTV to cycle between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. If the batteries are 4:3 and 16:9. In DTV mode, select alternate audio channels, where available. select the Closed Caption mode...
... sleep options from heat sources. Press to select the Component input. Version 6/5/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com SLEEP - TV - Press repeatedly to send commands. • Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor. The following buttons are disabled because your HDTV to cycle between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. If the batteries are 4:3 and 16:9. In DTV mode, select alternate audio channels, where available. select the Closed Caption mode...
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... power cord. Choosing a video connection Your HDTV has six different ways to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. HDMI connects an AV device (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver) to your video equipment from a basic connection to connect your HDTV using antenna or cable. For digital programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats...
... power cord. Choosing a video connection Your HDTV has six different ways to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. HDMI connects an AV device (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver) to your video equipment from a basic connection to connect your HDTV using antenna or cable. For digital programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats...
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... your HDTV and set -top box user manual for connecting your cable or satellite box to the HDMI input on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). NOTE: • If HDMI1 is available up to up to your set -top box. 2. Using HDMI (Best) Cable and satellite boxes that have four options for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to view...
... your HDTV and set -top box user manual for connecting your cable or satellite box to the HDMI input on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). NOTE: • If HDMI1 is available up to up to your set -top box. 2. Using HDMI (Best) Cable and satellite boxes that have four options for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to view...
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... your HDTV and set -top box. 5. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI OUT jack on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect the audio cable (white and red connectors) from the DVI audio output jacks on the remote control. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection. top box to view...
... your HDTV and set -top box. 5. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI OUT jack on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect the audio cable (white and red connectors) from the DVI audio output jacks on the remote control. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection. top box to view...
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The Channel Scan screen opens. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 5. NOTE: Select Cable only if you are using a cable or satellite set -top box. Otherwise, continue with Step 7 below. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, then press ►. Version 6/5/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com The Tuner screen opens. 6. If you receive your input source (Antenna or Cable), then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your cable service without a set -top box, press LAST to skip to the channel scan and go to Step 9.
The Channel Scan screen opens. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 5. NOTE: Select Cable only if you are using a cable or satellite set -top box. Otherwise, continue with Step 7 below. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, then press ►. Version 6/5/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com The Tuner screen opens. 6. If you receive your input source (Antenna or Cable), then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your cable service without a set -top box, press LAST to skip to the channel scan and go to Step 9.
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... a picture. If the service being used is RF, your HDTV needs to be selected varies from provider to change programs or channels. Be aware that component to provider. Selecting Inputs VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Repeated presses of your HDTV. If you do not see a picture on your equipment for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will display the television station or program selected by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. You...
... a picture. If the service being used is RF, your HDTV needs to be selected varies from provider to change programs or channels. Be aware that component to provider. Selecting Inputs VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Repeated presses of your HDTV. If you do not see a picture on your equipment for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will display the television station or program selected by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. You...
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....VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of your HDTV. NOTE: OSD items that are not available for information on how to adjust the item. 5. Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Control You can program your HDTV: 1. Changes are shown with a box with a red X symbol. Typically power, volume, and mute will work. The OSD consists of these menu options: Picture Audio TV Setup Parental Control NOTE: The main menu...
....VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of your HDTV. NOTE: OSD items that are not available for information on how to adjust the item. 5. Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Control You can program your HDTV: 1. Changes are shown with a box with a red X symbol. Typically power, volume, and mute will work. The OSD consists of these menu options: Picture Audio TV Setup Parental Control NOTE: The main menu...
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.... VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Adjusting the TV settings If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens or if your HDTV, then press ► repeatedly until the TV menu opens. 2. Tuner Mode 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV changes to select Auto Search, then press ►. Press ▲or ▼ to the next channel in your HDTV skips that channel. When you can scan...
.... VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Adjusting the TV settings If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens or if your HDTV, then press ► repeatedly until the TV menu opens. 2. Tuner Mode 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV changes to select Auto Search, then press ►. Press ▲or ▼ to the next channel in your HDTV skips that channel. When you can scan...
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... best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. • If HD content is not available view "Standard Definition" from a digital source. • You may be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that headphones are wrong or abnormal Control buttons do not work Remote Control does not work Image quality issues Picture is distorted picture There is an unusual sound Solution • Press INPUT to another power...
... best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. • If HD content is not available view "Standard Definition" from a digital source. • You may be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that headphones are wrong or abnormal Control buttons do not work Remote Control does not work Image quality issues Picture is distorted picture There is an unusual sound Solution • Press INPUT to another power...
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.... For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, contact our Support Department at the number below. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Problem The picture has abnormal patterns The display image does not cover the entire screen There is a picture but no sound Your HDTV has pixels that are always dark or colored There is "noise" or "trash" on the screen The volume changes when you adjusted it. Sunday 8 am...
.... For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, contact our Support Department at the number below. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Problem The picture has abnormal patterns The display image does not cover the entire screen There is a picture but no sound Your HDTV has pixels that are always dark or colored There is "noise" or "trash" on the screen The volume changes when you adjusted it. Sunday 8 am...
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... Scan Video via Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI • HDTV via HDMI or Component YPbPr • Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768,1366 x 768 via RF (Antenna, Cable or Satellite) or Video (CVBS, S- VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Specifications Specifications Model # VIZIO Series Size of Display (diagonal) Flat Panel Technology Type Resolution Number of Pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch Optimized Display Mode TV Signal Compatibility Response Time (Typical) Milliseconds Brightness (cd/m²) Contrast Contrast DCR Color Performance Viewing Angle REAR Inputs Side Game Port Inputs Outputs Computer Input...
... Scan Video via Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI • HDTV via HDMI or Component YPbPr • Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768,1366 x 768 via RF (Antenna, Cable or Satellite) or Video (CVBS, S- VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Specifications Specifications Model # VIZIO Series Size of Display (diagonal) Flat Panel Technology Type Resolution Number of Pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch Optimized Display Mode TV Signal Compatibility Response Time (Typical) Milliseconds Brightness (cd/m²) Contrast Contrast DCR Color Performance Viewing Angle REAR Inputs Side Game Port Inputs Outputs Computer Input...
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... sole discretion. If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with the on -site repair instructions. After VIZIO provides the customer with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty. However, some standard installation may be provided with a display unit may be required to ship the unit to VIZIO's service center, per the below warranty replacement procedure. Proof of...
... sole discretion. If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with the on -site repair instructions. After VIZIO provides the customer with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty. However, some standard installation may be provided with a display unit may be required to ship the unit to VIZIO's service center, per the below warranty replacement procedure. Proof of...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual RGB PC, 11 remote control buttons, 12 installing batteries, 25 programming cable remote control, 31 programming satellite TV remote control, 31 range, 13 safety, 13 sensor, 9 resetting all settings, 51 resolution preset computer, 63 return policy, 65 RGB PC jacks, 11 S safety instructions, 3 SAP selecting, 45 satellite box component connection, 17 composite connection, 17, 18, 22 connecting, 15 DVI connection, 16 HDMI connection, 15 setting up, 14 first time usage, 25 selecting video connection, 14 setup menu closed caption, 49 digital CC style, 49...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual RGB PC, 11 remote control buttons, 12 installing batteries, 25 programming cable remote control, 31 programming satellite TV remote control, 31 range, 13 safety, 13 sensor, 9 resetting all settings, 51 resolution preset computer, 63 return policy, 65 RGB PC jacks, 11 S safety instructions, 3 SAP selecting, 45 satellite box component connection, 17 composite connection, 17, 18, 22 connecting, 15 DVI connection, 16 HDMI connection, 15 setting up, 14 first time usage, 25 selecting video connection, 14 setup menu closed caption, 49 digital CC style, 49...