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When your HDTV. o Liquid sprays or any way. o The performance of your HDTV. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for an extended period of time, unplug the ...cord. Incorrect polarities may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Version 6/5/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Pulling on the power cord may cause the batteries to rain or other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV... cord fails or frays. o Your HDTV is exposed to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • If any other moisture.
When your HDTV. o Liquid sprays or any way. o The performance of your HDTV. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for an extended period of time, unplug the ...cord. Incorrect polarities may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Version 6/5/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Pulling on the power cord may cause the batteries to rain or other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV... cord fails or frays. o Your HDTV is exposed to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • If any other moisture.
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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 ...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 Mode ...32 Backlight...33 Brightness ...33 Contrast...34 ...
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 ...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 Mode ...32 Backlight...33 Brightness ...33 Contrast...34 ...
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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... Remote Control ...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 ...
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... Remote Control ...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 ...
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... and that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. 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...integrity of the contents are sold separately: • Wall mounts • High Definition cables • Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for future shipping. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken, so...
... and that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. 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...integrity of the contents are sold separately: • Wall mounts • High Definition cables • Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for future shipping. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken, so...
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.... CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the remote control directly this sensor for the best response. POWER ( ) • Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front...
.... CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the remote control directly this sensor for the best response. POWER ( ) • Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front...
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... exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - MENU - Press to select a channel or enter a password. After pressing MENU, navigate through the TV channels. VOL (+ or -) - NOTE: This function is only available with DTV. In DTV mode (antenna), press the number buttons for a digital subchannel...(Dash) - INFO - Press to display program information. LAST - Press repeatedly to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Blinks when remote operates. MUTE - POWER - Press to turn the sound on from Standby mode. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED -
... exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - MENU - Press to select a channel or enter a password. After pressing MENU, navigate through the TV channels. VOL (+ or -) - NOTE: This function is only available with DTV. In DTV mode (antenna), press the number buttons for a digital subchannel...(Dash) - INFO - Press to display program information. LAST - Press repeatedly to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Blinks when remote operates. MUTE - POWER - Press to turn the sound on from Standby mode. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED -
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...left and right, 20° up and down. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from 30 to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the batteries. If the... HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. SLEEP - VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual WIDE - Cycle through the available screen formats (Wide, Normal, and Panoramic). TV - HDMI - Select the picture mode (Custom, Standard, Movie, or Game). VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • Keep the remote control dry and away from heat sources. Wipe...
...left and right, 20° up and down. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from 30 to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the batteries. If the... HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. SLEEP - VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual WIDE - Cycle through the available screen formats (Wide, Normal, and Panoramic). TV - HDMI - Select the picture mode (Custom, Standard, Movie, or Game). VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • Keep the remote control dry and away from heat sources. Wipe...
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... one for you. NOTE: • If HDMI1 is available up to up to the HDMI2 port instead. • The HDMI input on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. Using HDMI (Best...consult your cable or satellite operator. Press HDMI repeatedly on the remote control to your set -top box to an available HDMI jack on the back or side of your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a...
... one for you. NOTE: • If HDMI1 is available up to up to the HDMI2 port instead. • The HDMI input on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. Using HDMI (Best...consult your cable or satellite operator. Press HDMI repeatedly on the remote control to your set -top box to an available HDMI jack on the back or side of your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a...
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...jacks on the set -top box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 jack on the remote control to view the content. Turn off your HDTV. 4. You can also press INPUT on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). top box to the HDMI1 port instead. •...; The HDMI input on the remote control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Version 6/5/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L ...
...jacks on the set -top box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 jack on the remote control to view the content. Turn off your HDTV. 4. You can also press INPUT on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). top box to the HDMI1 port instead. •...; The HDMI input on the remote control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Version 6/5/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L ...
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...You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control to view the content. Press COMPONENT on your HDTV. 3. Press AV on the side of your HDTV and set - Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. top box to... the S-VIDEO jack on the remote control to view the content. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV. 3. Connect the S-...
...You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control to view the content. Press COMPONENT on your HDTV. 3. Press AV on the side of your HDTV and set - Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. top box to... the S-VIDEO jack on the remote control to view the content. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV. 3. Connect the S-...
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...top box. 4. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Connect the coaxial (antenna) cable from your HDTV. 3. Version 6/5/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite Video (Good) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV and the set... -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the ...
...top box. 4. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Connect the coaxial (antenna) cable from your HDTV. 3. Version 6/5/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite Video (Good) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV and the set... -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the ...
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... jack at the back of your HDTV. 4. Connect the antenna output jack on the back of your HDTV and VCR. 2. Press TV on the remote control. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. • Make sure the antenna and coaxial...Not all areas. Turn off your VCR to www.antennaweb.org for Standard TV or DTV 1. Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your HDTV. 2. Version 6/5/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control. Connect the coaxial (RF) cable from your antenna or digital cable...
... jack at the back of your HDTV. 4. Connect the antenna output jack on the back of your HDTV and VCR. 2. Press TV on the remote control. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. • Make sure the antenna and coaxial...Not all areas. Turn off your VCR to www.antennaweb.org for Standard TV or DTV 1. Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your HDTV. 2. Version 6/5/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control. Connect the coaxial (RF) cable from your antenna or digital cable...
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...your home theater configuration, you can also press INPUT on the remote control. Length is being used, connect to the HDMI2 port instead. NOTE: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Version 6/5/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Using HDMI (Best) For optimal results, DVD players that... have several options for you. NOTE: • If HDMI1 is available up to 32.8 feet (10 meters). 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 ...
...your home theater configuration, you can also press INPUT on the remote control. Length is being used, connect to the HDMI2 port instead. NOTE: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Version 6/5/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Using HDMI (Best) For optimal results, DVD players that... have several options for you. NOTE: • If HDMI1 is available up to 32.8 feet (10 meters). 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 ...
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...player and the HDMI end to view the content. Press COMPONENT on the remote control to the HDMI 2 jack on your DVD player to the HDMI1 port instead. Turn on your HDTV. 3. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI ...HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV and set of COMPONENT jacks on the remote control. Turn on your DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. NOTE: • If HDMI2 is being used, connect to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on...
...player and the HDMI end to view the content. Press COMPONENT on the remote control to the HDMI 2 jack on your DVD player to the HDMI1 port instead. Turn on your HDTV. 3. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI ...HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV and set of COMPONENT jacks on the remote control. Turn on your DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. NOTE: • If HDMI2 is being used, connect to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on...
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...) from your set -top box to the AV/S-VIDEO L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. You can also press INPUT on the remote control to the AV/S-VIDEO jack on the side of your HDTV. 4. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to view the content. NOTE... AV1 is being used, connect to view the content. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn on the side of your HDTV and set -top box. 5. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Using S-Video (Better) 1. Turn on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on...
...) from your set -top box to the AV/S-VIDEO L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. You can also press INPUT on the remote control to the AV/S-VIDEO jack on the side of your HDTV. 4. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to view the content. NOTE... AV1 is being used, connect to view the content. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn on the side of your HDTV and set -top box. 5. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Using S-Video (Better) 1. Turn on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on...
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... for more information about the video output requirements. Press RGB on the side of your HDTV. 3. Version 6/5/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your VCR or video camera user manual for more information about the video ... HDTV and computer. 5. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off your HDTV. Press AV on the remote control. Connect the VGA cable from your computer to your HDTV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC ...
... for more information about the video output requirements. Press RGB on the side of your HDTV. 3. Version 6/5/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your VCR or video camera user manual for more information about the video ... HDTV and computer. 5. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off your HDTV. Press AV on the remote control. Connect the VGA cable from your computer to your HDTV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC ...
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...TV mode. Version 6/5/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: • Only use the specified AA batteries. • Do not mix new and old batteries. Press on the remote control or on the side of your HDTV, then press TV...the batteries away from the desired components to personal injury. • Dispose of the remote control. 2. Connect audio and video cables from children and pets. Press ► on... Using your HDTV. 4. Then connect the other end into the remote control, making sure you match the (+) and (-) symbols on your HDTV the first ...
...TV mode. Version 6/5/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: • Only use the specified AA batteries. • Do not mix new and old batteries. Press on the remote control or on the side of your HDTV, then press TV...the batteries away from the desired components to personal injury. • Dispose of the remote control. 2. Connect audio and video cables from children and pets. Press ► on... Using your HDTV. 4. Then connect the other end into the remote control, making sure you match the (+) and (-) symbols on your HDTV the first ...
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Selecting Inputs VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. NOTE: If the selected input is the one which setup includes a box with that the channel to be on your HDTV. Refer ... do see a picture on the VCR, cable box, external TV tuner or satellite receiver. You should see a picture. Be aware that component to provider. Version 6/5/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on either channel 3 or 4 to find the signal. Press INPUT on the remote to select the input source that came with two...
Selecting Inputs VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. NOTE: If the selected input is the one which setup includes a box with that the channel to be on your HDTV. Refer ... do see a picture on the VCR, cable box, external TV tuner or satellite receiver. You should see a picture. Be aware that component to provider. Version 6/5/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on either channel 3 or 4 to find the signal. Press INPUT on the remote to select the input source that came with two...
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Press MENU on the remote control. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Fine-tuning the picture 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard. 6. Version 6/5/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com The Picture menu opens. 2. Press ► to select Color Temperature, then press ►. Press ▲or ▼ to the Picture menu. 4. Press ◄ or ► to change select Normal, then press MENU twice to return to select Picture Mode. 5. The Color Temperature menu opens. 3. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Press MENU on the remote control. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Fine-tuning the picture 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard. 6. Version 6/5/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com The Picture menu opens. 2. Press ► to select Color Temperature, then press ►. Press ▲or ▼ to the Picture menu. 4. Press ◄ or ► to change select Normal, then press MENU twice to return to select Picture Mode. 5. The Color Temperature menu opens. 3. Press MENU to exit the menu.
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...channel and the window shows the live program content is Antenna Version 6/5/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Each time you pause at a channel, the program list updates with the program ...the Electronic Programming Guide. 3. Displaying the Information Banner When you are watching. Press GUIDE on the remote to display program information for it to exit the Electronic Programming Guide or wait for the channel you... Provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is CC1 1080i HDTV (High Definition TV) Source is displayed in a small window in the lower left corner. 2. Press GUIDE twice to...
...channel and the window shows the live program content is Antenna Version 6/5/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Each time you pause at a channel, the program list updates with the program ...the Electronic Programming Guide. 3. Displaying the Information Banner When you are watching. Press GUIDE on the remote to display program information for it to exit the Electronic Programming Guide or wait for the channel you... Provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is CC1 1080i HDTV (High Definition TV) Source is displayed in a small window in the lower left corner. 2. Press GUIDE twice to...