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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your registration card. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for future reference. For peace of VIZIO, Inc. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of mind and to purchase a plan. THE TRADEMARKS ...VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. We hope you register your HDTV either by visiting our website (www.VIZIO.com) or by completing and mailing in your new VIZIO VA26L High Definition LCD Television purchase. For assistance,...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your registration card. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for future reference. For peace of VIZIO, Inc. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of mind and to purchase a plan. THE TRADEMARKS ...VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. We hope you register your HDTV either by visiting our website (www.VIZIO.com) or by completing and mailing in your new VIZIO VA26L High Definition LCD Television purchase. For assistance,...
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...presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within the inside of your HDTV. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user..., switch off the power before operating your HDTV away from tip-over. Continued use caution when moving your HDTV. Version 6/5/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com For more information, contact your dealer. • Your HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with your HDTV ...
...presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within the inside of your HDTV. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user..., switch off the power before operating your HDTV away from tip-over. Continued use caution when moving your HDTV. Version 6/5/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com For more information, contact your dealer. • Your HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with your HDTV ...
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.... • Insert batteries in any way. o The performance of your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Version 6/5/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com When your HDTV will not be used for moving your HDTV. • When unplugging your HDTV changes substantially. o Your HDTV is exposed to ... the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Incorrect polarities may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of electric shock, do...
.... • Insert batteries in any way. o The performance of your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Version 6/5/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com When your HDTV will not be used for moving your HDTV. • When unplugging your HDTV changes substantially. o Your HDTV is exposed to ... the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Incorrect polarities may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of electric shock, do...
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...DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of an extra converter box. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is connected to your...work as before to -analog converter boxes. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
...DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of an extra converter box. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is connected to your...work as before to -analog converter boxes. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Table of Contents FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...5 Opening the Package ...8 Package Contents...8 Understanding Basic Controls and Connections 9 Front Bezel...9 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 Left Side Panel Controls ...10 Rear Panel Connections ...11 VIZIO Remote Control...12 Setting Up Your HDTV ...14...Video (Good)...18 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) ...18 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...19 Using Your Antenna or 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 ...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Table of Contents FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...5 Opening the Package ...8 Package Contents...8 Understanding Basic Controls and Connections 9 Front Bezel...9 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 Left Side Panel Controls ...10 Rear Panel Connections ...11 VIZIO Remote Control...12 Setting Up Your HDTV ...14...Video (Good)...18 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) ...18 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...19 Using Your Antenna or 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 ...
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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 Wide...
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 Wide...
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...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...shipping. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been ...
...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...shipping. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been ...
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...; Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO logo): • White: On. • Orange: Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the...
...; Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO logo): • White: On. • Orange: Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the...
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HEADPHONE • Connect your headphones here. S-VIDEO takes priority over the composite connection when both are connected. SERVICE • For factory service only. Left Side Panel Controls AV2 • Connect a VCR or video game to the S-VIDEO port and/or the white, red, and yellow composite ports. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of this HDTV. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com
HEADPHONE • Connect your headphones here. S-VIDEO takes priority over the composite connection when both are connected. SERVICE • For factory service only. Left Side Panel Controls AV2 • Connect a VCR or video game to the S-VIDEO port and/or the white, red, and yellow composite ports. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of this HDTV. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com
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COMPONENT Connect a DVD Player or set -top box. Version 6/5/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital TV. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use white for left 5 (YPb/CbPr/Cr audio and... visit www.antennaweb.org. 7 AV 1 Connect a VCR or video game. For digital TV stations in . Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Rear Panel Connections 3 2 1 VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 4 5 6 7 No. Connection Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied AC...
COMPONENT Connect a DVD Player or set -top box. Version 6/5/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital TV. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use white for left 5 (YPb/CbPr/Cr audio and... visit www.antennaweb.org. 7 AV 1 Connect a VCR or video game. For digital TV stations in . Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Rear Panel Connections 3 2 1 VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 4 5 6 7 No. Connection Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied AC...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - POWER - Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. MUTE - Press to recall the previously viewed channel. Press to step up or down through the TV channels. GUIDE - EXIT - INPUT - For example, to turn the sound on from Standby mode. ... (antenna), press the number buttons for a digital subchannel. Press to select a channel or enter a password. Version 6/5/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com Press it again to return to select your HDTV on and off. CH (+ or -) - Press to turn your chosen option. NUMBER PAD -
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - POWER - Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. MUTE - Press to recall the previously viewed channel. Press to step up or down through the TV channels. GUIDE - EXIT - INPUT - For example, to turn the sound on from Standby mode. ... (antenna), press the number buttons for a digital subchannel. Press to select a channel or enter a password. Version 6/5/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com Press it again to return to select your HDTV on and off. CH (+ or -) - Press to turn your chosen option. NUMBER PAD -
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual WIDE - Press to cycle between AV1 and AV2 inputs. MTS - In DTV mode...; PIP INPUT • PIP SIZE • SWAP Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from the front of the receiver window and 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to clean the remote ...period of batteries. CC - MODE - select the Closed Caption mode (OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4). TV - AV - Press to select TV mode. Press to select an RGB component such as striking or dropping it. • Do not attempt to the ...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual WIDE - Press to cycle between AV1 and AV2 inputs. MTS - In DTV mode...; PIP INPUT • PIP SIZE • SWAP Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from the front of the receiver window and 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to clean the remote ...period of batteries. CC - MODE - select the Closed Caption mode (OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4). TV - AV - Press to select TV mode. Press to select an RGB component such as striking or dropping it. • Do not attempt to the ...
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...the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of high-definition content TV Coaxial RF. It also enables text to be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. • For proper ventilation, you must...spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. This is about 105W. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of your...
...the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of high-definition content TV Coaxial RF. It also enables text to be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. • For proper ventilation, you must...spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. This is about 105W. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of your...
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... HDMI cable. You can decide which option is the right one for connecting your cable or satellite box to your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV and set... control to view the content. Using HDMI (Best) Cable and satellite boxes that have four options for you can also press INPUT on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect the HDMI cable from the from the HDMI OUT jack on your set -top box. 2.
... HDMI cable. You can decide which option is the right one for connecting your cable or satellite box to your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV and set... control to view the content. Using HDMI (Best) Cable and satellite boxes that have four options for you can also press INPUT on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect the HDMI cable from the from the HDMI OUT jack on your set -top box. 2.
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...the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Version 6/5/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI OUT jack on your set-top... your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Turn on the back of your HDTV. 4. Press HDMI repeatedly on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect the audio cable (white and red connectors) from the DVI audio... set - top box to the HDMI 2 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection.
...the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Version 6/5/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI OUT jack on your set-top... your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Turn on the back of your HDTV. 4. Press HDMI repeatedly on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect the audio cable (white and red connectors) from the DVI audio... set - top box to the HDMI 2 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection.
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Turn on your HDTV. 4. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) ... your set - top box to an available set -top box. 5. Using S-Video (Better) 1. Press COMPONENT on the back of your HDTV. 4. Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and set of COMPONENT jacks on the remote control to view the content.
Turn on your HDTV. 4. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) ... your set - top box to an available set -top box. 5. Using S-Video (Better) 1. Press COMPONENT on the back of your HDTV. 4. Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and set of COMPONENT jacks on the remote control to view the content.
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... and red) on your set-top box to the AV 1 jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 4. NOTE: If AV1 is being used, connect to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the remote control. Connect the coaxial (antenna) cable from your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the... view the content. You can also press INPUT on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Version 6/5/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Press TV on the remote control to view the content. Turn off your HDTV and the set -top box to the AV2 (side) port...
... and red) on your set-top box to the AV 1 jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 4. NOTE: If AV1 is being used, connect to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the remote control. Connect the coaxial (antenna) cable from your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the... view the content. You can also press INPUT on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Version 6/5/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Press TV on the remote control to view the content. Turn off your HDTV and the set -top box to the AV2 (side) port...
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... guides, or consult your VCR. Press TV on the back of your VCR to view standard TV content. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the remote control. Version 6/5/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the back of your cable...RF) cable from your antenna or digital cable to the antenna in all digital TV broadcasts are not available in jack on your HDTV and VCR. 2. Connect the antenna output jack on the remote control. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information...
... guides, or consult your VCR. Press TV on the back of your VCR to view standard TV content. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the remote control. Version 6/5/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the back of your cable...RF) cable from your antenna or digital cable to the antenna in all digital TV broadcasts are not available in jack on your HDTV and VCR. 2. Connect the antenna output jack on the remote control. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information...
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...the remote control. Using HDMI (Best) For optimal results, DVD players that have several options for more information about the video output requirements. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for you. NOTE: • If HDMI1 is available up to 32.8 feet (10 meters). ... can also press INPUT on the back or side of your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video, and Composite (AV). Turn off your DVD player. 4. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. You can...
...the remote control. Using HDMI (Best) For optimal results, DVD players that have several options for more information about the video output requirements. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for you. NOTE: • If HDMI1 is available up to 32.8 feet (10 meters). ... can also press INPUT on the back or side of your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video, and Composite (AV). Turn off your DVD player. 4. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. You can...
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...(Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Version 6/5/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. Press COMPONENT on your HDTV. 4. Turn ..., and red) from your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV. 4. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Press HDMI repeatedly on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the back of your DVD player to view the content.
...(Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Version 6/5/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. Press COMPONENT on your HDTV. 4. Turn ..., and red) from your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV. 4. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Press HDMI repeatedly on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the back of your DVD player to view the content.