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...digital-to-analog converter boxes. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it easier 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 ..., making it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in tuner capable of an extra converter box. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside...
...digital-to-analog converter boxes. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it easier 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 ..., making it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in tuner capable of an extra converter box. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside...
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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 ...Selecting Inputs...28 Fine-tuning the picture ...29 Using the Program Guide...30 Displaying the Information Banner ...30 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)...31 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Control...31 Advanced Settings ...32 Adjusting the Picture Settings ...32 Picture...
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 ...Selecting Inputs...28 Fine-tuning the picture ...29 Using the Program Guide...30 Displaying the Information Banner ...30 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)...31 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Control...31 Advanced Settings ...32 Adjusting the Picture Settings ...32 Picture...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Skip Channel...44 MTS ...45 Time...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...58 Cleaning the Screen...58 Troubleshooting ...59 Telephone & Technical Support ...60 Regulations and Specifications 61 Compliance ...61 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...61 Specifications ...62 Preset Computer Resolutions ...63 VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 64 VIZIO RETURN POLICY ...65...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Skip Channel...44 MTS ...45 Time...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...58 Cleaning the Screen...58 Troubleshooting ...59 Telephone & Technical Support ...60 Regulations and Specifications 61 Compliance ...61 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...61 Specifications ...62 Preset Computer Resolutions ...63 VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 64 VIZIO RETURN POLICY ...65...
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... manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. 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 ...downwards on a surface without protective padding. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that ...
... manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. 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 ...downwards on a surface without protective padding. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that ...
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...TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. POWER ( ) • Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. Right Side Panel Controls VOLUME + / • Increases or decreases the speaker volume. • Moves left and right in the OSD menus. MENU • Activates the On-Screen... Display (OSD). • If a sub-menu is active, returns to the previous menu level. Version 6/5/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the remote control directly this sensor for the best response. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding ...
...TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. POWER ( ) • Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. Right Side Panel Controls VOLUME + / • Increases or decreases the speaker volume. • Moves left and right in the OSD menus. MENU • Activates the On-Screen... Display (OSD). • If a sub-menu is active, returns to the previous menu level. Version 6/5/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the remote control directly this sensor for the best response. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding ...
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...number buttons for a digital subchannel. For example, to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. VOL (+ or -) - Press to select ...select a channel or enter a password. Version 6/5/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com Press to display the video image and system information. Press repeatedly...Dash) - MUTE - MENU - INFO - NUMBER PAD - Press to exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - GUIDE - Press to turn your chosen option. CH (+ or... sound on from Standby mode. Press to Standby mode. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - POWER - Press it again to...
...number buttons for a digital subchannel. For example, to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. VOL (+ or -) - Press to select ...select a channel or enter a password. Version 6/5/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com Press to display the video image and system information. Press repeatedly...Dash) - MUTE - MENU - INFO - NUMBER PAD - Press to exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - GUIDE - Press to turn your chosen option. CH (+ or... sound on from Standby mode. Press to Standby mode. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - POWER - Press it again to...
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...to select TV mode. AV - COMPONENT - RGB - VIZIO Remote Control ...- MTS - Select the MTS option (Stereo, SAP, or Mono). TV - The following buttons are disabled because your HDTV to cycle between AV1... Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from heat sources. Press to 120 minutes. Press...If the batteries are 4:3 and 16:9. Version 6/5/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com CC - Press to undue physical stress, such as a... between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. Cycle through the available screen formats (Wide, Normal, and Panoramic). Note: in RGB/PC ...
...to select TV mode. AV - COMPONENT - RGB - VIZIO Remote Control ...- MTS - Select the MTS option (Stereo, SAP, or Mono). TV - The following buttons are disabled because your HDTV to cycle between AV1... Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from heat sources. Press to 120 minutes. Press...If the batteries are 4:3 and 16:9. Version 6/5/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com CC - Press to undue physical stress, such as a... between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. Cycle through the available screen formats (Wide, Normal, and Panoramic). Note: in RGB/PC ...
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... 6/5/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for your HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified wall mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Attach your HDTV to your specific wall mount to the screen. VIZIO brackets come with...
... 6/5/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for your HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified wall mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Attach your HDTV to your specific wall mount to the screen. VIZIO brackets come with...
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... on the batteries with local laws and regulations. • Keep the batteries away from the desired components to your HDTV, then press TV to the power cord connector on your HDTV the first time 1. Press on the remote control or on the side of your HDTV....use the specified AA batteries. • Do not mix new and old batteries. Re-attach the battery compartment cover. The Language screen opens. Version 6/5/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Inserting the remote control batteries 1. Insert two AA batteries (included) into a power outlet. 3. Using your ...
... on the batteries with local laws and regulations. • Keep the batteries away from the desired components to your HDTV, then press TV to the power cord connector on your HDTV the first time 1. Press on the remote control or on the side of your HDTV....use the specified AA batteries. • Do not mix new and old batteries. Re-attach the battery compartment cover. The Language screen opens. Version 6/5/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Inserting the remote control batteries 1. Insert two AA batteries (included) into a power outlet. 3. Using your ...
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, then press ►. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 5. Otherwise, continue with Step 7 below. 7. The Channel Scan screen opens. Press ▲ or ▼ to Step 9. If you receive your cable service without a set -top box, press LAST to skip to the channel scan and go to select your input source (Antenna or Cable), then press ►. Version 6/5/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com The Tuner screen opens. 6. NOTE: Select Cable only if you are using a cable or satellite set -top box.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, then press ►. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 5. Otherwise, continue with Step 7 below. 7. The Channel Scan screen opens. Press ▲ or ▼ to Step 9. If you receive your cable service without a set -top box, press LAST to skip to the channel scan and go to select your input source (Antenna or Cable), then press ►. Version 6/5/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com The Tuner screen opens. 6. NOTE: Select Cable only if you are using a cable or satellite set -top box.
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.... The channel availability through cable depends on which direction to point your antenna. When the Complete screen opens, press ► to select the desired channel scan process, then press ►. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 8. Otherwise the Complete screen opens. 9. Consult your cable operator supplies in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to...
.... The channel availability through cable depends on which direction to point your antenna. When the Complete screen opens, press ► to select the desired channel scan process, then press ►. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 8. Otherwise the Complete screen opens. 9. Consult your cable operator supplies in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to...
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...are not available for information on how to select a submenu option. 4. OR If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (most Direct TV units), use code 1758 or 0178. NOTE: Some buttons may vary depending on the selected input source. 1. OR If your HDTV to program the... or Satellite Remote Control You can program your cable or satellite remote control to exit the OSD. Version 6/5/2008 31 www.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. The OnScreen Display (OSD) lets...
...are not available for information on how to select a submenu option. 4. OR If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (most Direct TV units), use code 1758 or 0178. NOTE: Some buttons may vary depending on the selected input source. 1. OR If your HDTV to program the... or Satellite Remote Control You can program your cable or satellite remote control to exit the OSD. Version 6/5/2008 31 www.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. The OnScreen Display (OSD) lets...
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... the remote control. Press EXIT to select Picture Mode. 3. The Picture menu opens. 2. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Advanced Settings Adjusting the Picture Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the...
... the remote control. Press EXIT to select Picture Mode. 3. The Picture menu opens. 2. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Advanced Settings Adjusting the Picture Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the...
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..., then press ► repeatedly until the Audio menu opens. 2. Version 6/5/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following audio adjustment OSD screens are available when you are viewing is replaced by a Volume Indicator Bar. 4. The...
..., then press ► repeatedly until the Audio menu opens. 2. Version 6/5/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following audio adjustment OSD screens are available when you are viewing is replaced by a Volume Indicator Bar. 4. The...
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Press MENU on the screen. 1. AVL Auto Volume Leveling (AVL) reduces sudden volume changes during commercials and when changing channels. 1. Press ▲or ▼ to select Lip Sync. 3. Press ▲... the OSD. Press EXIT to exit the OSD. Press ◄ or ► to adjust Lip Sync. 4. Version 6/5/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to select On or Off. 4. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that...
Press MENU on the screen. 1. AVL Auto Volume Leveling (AVL) reduces sudden volume changes during commercials and when changing channels. 1. Press ▲or ▼ to select Lip Sync. 3. Press ▲... the OSD. Press EXIT to exit the OSD. Press ◄ or ► to adjust Lip Sync. 4. Version 6/5/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to select On or Off. 4. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that...
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...OSD. The Auto Search screen opens and begins searching for analog and digital channels. 3. When the channel search is complete, press EXIT to the DTV / TV Input. 3. Auto Search Your HDTV can do so from the TV menu. Tuner Mode 1. 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 setup has changed, ...
...OSD. The Auto Search screen opens and begins searching for analog and digital channels. 3. When the channel search is complete, press EXIT to the DTV / TV Input. 3. Auto Search Your HDTV can do so from the TV menu. Tuner Mode 1. 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 setup has changed, ...
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Language Select the language displayed in the OSD menus. 1. Version 6/5/2008 47 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, then press ► until the Setup menu opens. 2. NOTE: When a computer is ...; to select Language, then press ◄ or ► to select TV, Comp, AV1, AV2, HDMI1, HDMI1, or RGB. 3. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Adjusting the Setup settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control.
Language Select the language displayed in the OSD menus. 1. Version 6/5/2008 47 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, then press ► until the Setup menu opens. 2. NOTE: When a computer is ...; to select Language, then press ◄ or ► to select TV, Comp, AV1, AV2, HDMI1, HDMI1, or RGB. 3. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Adjusting the Setup settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control.
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Sleep Timer Your HDTV can be set to select Normal, Wide, or Panoramic. Wide The Wide option lets you select each option. 3. Press ▲or ▼ to select Wide, then press ◄ or ► to turn off automatically after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 4. The screen... image changes as you determine how the image appears on the screen. 1. Version 6/5/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, then press ► until the...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Sleep Timer Your HDTV can be set to select Normal, Wide, or Panoramic. Wide The Wide option lets you select each option. 3. Press ▲or ▼ to select Wide, then press ◄ or ► to turn off automatically after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 4. The screen... image changes as you determine how the image appears on the screen. 1. Version 6/5/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV, then press ► until the...
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...EXIT to exit the OSD. 4.5.7.2 V. Press EXIT to exit the OSD. Press ▼ to adjust the horizontal position. 3. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual H/V Position Adjust the Horizontal and Vertical positions of your HDTV, then press ► until the Setup menu opens.... 2. Version 6/5/2008 50 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to select V.Position. 2. Press ◄ or ► to adjust the horizontal size... ►. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of the screen. 1.
...EXIT to exit the OSD. 4.5.7.2 V. Press EXIT to exit the OSD. Press ▼ to adjust the horizontal position. 3. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual H/V Position Adjust the Horizontal and Vertical positions of your HDTV, then press ► until the Setup menu opens.... 2. Version 6/5/2008 50 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to select V.Position. 2. Press ◄ or ► to adjust the horizontal size... ►. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of the screen. 1.
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Parental Control options are available within the Parental Control OSD menu. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, the following parental control OSD screens are not available when viewing an HDMI source. Selected programs, movies and channels can restrict certain channel and program... ▼to choose the channel you want to block the highlighted channel. 5. The Channel Block menu opens. 3. Press OK to block. 4. Version 6/5/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com
Parental Control options are available within the Parental Control OSD menu. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, the following parental control OSD screens are not available when viewing an HDMI source. Selected programs, movies and channels can restrict certain channel and program... ▼to choose the channel you want to block the highlighted channel. 5. The Channel Block menu opens. 3. Press OK to block. 4. Version 6/5/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com