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... protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on your registration card. 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. Version 6/5/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service...
... protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on your registration card. 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. Version 6/5/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service...
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... a third grounding pin). Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. • The power cord must be maintained between your HDTV. For more information, contact your HDTV during... is dropped and the housing is always flowing into the slots and openings on your HDTV. Version 6/5/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is a safety feature. Keep these openings are provided for the installation, use of important operating...
... a third grounding pin). Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. • The power cord must be maintained between your HDTV. For more information, contact your HDTV during... is dropped and the housing is always flowing into the slots and openings on your HDTV. Version 6/5/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is a safety feature. Keep these openings are provided for the installation, use of important operating...
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... or frays. When your HDTV will not be used for moving your HDTV. • When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the...
... or frays. When your HDTV will not be used for moving your HDTV. • When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the...
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... antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. 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... grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements 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...
... antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. 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... grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements 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...
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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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... cardboard carton that all of the display. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Version 6/5/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good ...downwards on a surface without protective padding. 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 •...
... cardboard carton that all of the display. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Version 6/5/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good ...downwards on a surface without protective padding. 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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CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. Version 6/5/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the remote control directly this sensor for the best response. Right Side Panel Controls VOLUME + / •... OFF. MENU • Activates the On-Screen Display (OSD). • If a sub-menu is active, returns to the previous menu level. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO logo): • White: On. • Orange: Off.
CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. Version 6/5/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the remote control directly this sensor for the best response. Right Side Panel Controls VOLUME + / •... OFF. MENU • Activates the On-Screen Display (OSD). • If a sub-menu is active, returns to the previous menu level. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO logo): • White: On. • Orange: Off.
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SERVICE • For factory service only. HEADPHONE • Connect your headphones here. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com 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. S-VIDEO takes priority over the composite connection when both are connected.
SERVICE • For factory service only. HEADPHONE • Connect your headphones here. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com 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. S-VIDEO takes priority over the composite connection when both are connected.
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... Use the white and red connectors to the L+R AUDIO here. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set -top box. For digital TV stations in . Connection Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied AC...) from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 4 RGB PC Connect the video and audio (1/8 in (Cable/Antenna) your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 7 AV 1 Connect a VCR or video game. Version 6/5/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections 3 2 1 VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 4 5 ...
... Use the white and red connectors to the L+R AUDIO here. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set -top box. For digital TV stations in . Connection Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied AC...) from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 4 RGB PC Connect the video and audio (1/8 in (Cable/Antenna) your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 7 AV 1 Connect a VCR or video game. Version 6/5/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections 3 2 1 VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 4 5 ...
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Blinks when remote operates. NUMBER PAD - Press to step up or down through the TV channels. For example, to select your HDTV on and off. Press to select a channel or enter a password. Press to launch the On-Screen ... Press repeatedly to display program information. Press it again to return to display the video image and system information. Press to Standby mode. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - Press to exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - VOL (+ or -) - Press to recall the previously viewed channel. In ...
Blinks when remote operates. NUMBER PAD - Press to step up or down through the TV channels. For example, to select your HDTV on and off. Press to select a channel or enter a password. Press to launch the On-Screen ... Press repeatedly to display program information. Press it again to return to display the video image and system information. Press to Standby mode. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - Press to exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - VOL (+ or -) - Press to recall the previously viewed channel. In ...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual WIDE - Select the MTS option (Stereo, SAP, or Mono). Press ... 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 the left... 20° up and down. • Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. If the batteries are 4:3 and 16:9. TV - HDMI - MODE - SLEEP - COMPONENT - Select the picture mode (Custom, Standard, Movie, or Game). Press to undue physical stress,...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual WIDE - Select the MTS option (Stereo, SAP, or Mono). Press ... 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 the left... 20° up and down. • Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. If the batteries are 4:3 and 16:9. TV - HDMI - MODE - SLEEP - COMPONENT - Select the picture mode (Custom, Standard, Movie, or Game). Press to undue physical stress,...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of the electronic components. • Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com...and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of high-definition content TV Coaxial RF. Better (analog) Green (Rear) Component. The video signal is separated into two signals, one containing the ...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of the electronic components. • Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com...and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of high-definition content TV Coaxial RF. Better (analog) Green (Rear) Component. The video signal is separated into two signals, one containing the ...
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...your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Length is being used, connect to the HDMI2 port instead. • The HDMI input on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). You can decide which option is the right one for you. Turn on your cable or satellite ...on the remote control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. Version 6/5/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com 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 for optimal...
...your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Length is being used, connect to the HDMI2 port instead. • The HDMI input on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). You can decide which option is the right one for you. Turn on your cable or satellite ...on the remote control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. Version 6/5/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com 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 for optimal...
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... on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the remote control to the HDMI 2 jack on the back of your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection. NOTE: • If HDMI2 is being used, connect to the HDMI1 port instead. • The ... off your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Connect the audio cable (white and red connectors) from the DVI audio output jacks on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on your HDTV and set -top box. 5. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and...
... on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the remote control to the HDMI 2 jack on the back of your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection. NOTE: • If HDMI2 is being used, connect to the HDMI1 port instead. • The ... off your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Connect the audio cable (white and red connectors) from the DVI audio output jacks on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on your HDTV and set -top box. 5. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and...
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... and red) on your set -top box. 5. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set -top box. 2. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to view the content. Press AV on the remote control to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio...top box. 2. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV. 3. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control.
... and red) on your set -top box. 5. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set -top box. 2. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to view the content. Press AV on the remote control to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio...top box. 2. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV. 3. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control.
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...) on the back of your HDTV and the set -top box. 5. Turn on the back of your set -top box. 2. Using Composite Video (Good) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set-top box to the AV 1 jack (yellow) on your set -top box. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna)... (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the remote control. Press TV on the remote control...
...) on the back of your HDTV and the set -top box. 5. Turn on the back of your set -top box. 2. Using Composite Video (Good) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set-top box to the AV 1 jack (yellow) on your set -top box. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna)... (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the remote control. Press TV on the remote control...
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... areas. NOTE: If you have an off your VCR. Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 1. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for Standard TV or DTV 1. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. • Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded...
... areas. NOTE: If you have an off your VCR. Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 1. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for Standard TV or DTV 1. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. • Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to your HDTV. Version 6/5/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Length is the right one for you can also press INPUT on your DVD player user manual for details. 1. Turn on your HDTV and your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video, and...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to your HDTV. Version 6/5/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Length is the right one for you can also press INPUT on your DVD player user manual for details. 1. Turn on your HDTV and your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video, and...
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..., blue, and red) from your DVD player to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV and DVD player. 5. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI Out jack on your DVD player and the HDMI...
..., blue, and red) from your DVD player to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV and DVD player. 5. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI Out jack on your DVD player and the HDMI...