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VIZIO VL260M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 Opening the Package ...8 TV Setup and Stand Assembly ...9 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...10 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 11 Front Panel ...11 Side Panel Controls...11 Rear Panel Connections...12 VIZIO... Camera 22 Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs 23 Connecting a Computer...23 Preset PC Resolutions...24 Resolution through RGB Input...24 CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 25 Setup ...
VIZIO VL260M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 Opening the Package ...8 TV Setup and Stand Assembly ...9 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...10 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 11 Front Panel ...11 Side Panel Controls...11 Rear Panel Connections...12 VIZIO... Camera 22 Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs 23 Connecting a Computer...23 Preset PC Resolutions...24 Resolution through RGB Input...24 CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 25 Setup ...
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VIZIO VL260M User Manual Backlight ...27 Brightness ...27 Contrast ...27 Color...27 Tint ...27 Sharpness...27 Advanced Video...27 Reset Picture Mode ...27 Audio Menu ...27 Equalizer ...27 Balance ...27 SRS TSHD...27 Digital Audio Out ...27 Speakers...27 Lip Sync ...27 Reset Audio Mode ...27 TV Menu ...27 Tuner Mode...27 Auto Search ...27 ... 27 Maintenance ...27 Troubleshooting Guide ...27 Telephone & Technical Support ...27 Compliance...27 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 27 SPECIFICATIONS 27 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 27 VIZIO RETURN POLICY 27 INDEX ...27 Version 5/29/2009 7 www...
VIZIO VL260M User Manual Backlight ...27 Brightness ...27 Contrast ...27 Color...27 Tint ...27 Sharpness...27 Advanced Video...27 Reset Picture Mode ...27 Audio Menu ...27 Equalizer ...27 Balance ...27 SRS TSHD...27 Digital Audio Out ...27 Speakers...27 Lip Sync ...27 Reset Audio Mode ...27 TV Menu ...27 Tuner Mode...27 Auto Search ...27 ... 27 Maintenance ...27 Troubleshooting Guide ...27 Telephone & Technical Support ...27 Compliance...27 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 27 SPECIFICATIONS 27 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 27 VIZIO RETURN POLICY 27 INDEX ...27 Version 5/29/2009 7 www...
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.... 4. SERVICE ONLY - Use the white and red connectors to an antenna or digital cable (not a cable box) for purchase from the same source. 6. OPTICAL OUT - VIZIO VL260M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect the video and audio from a computer here. RGB PC - DTV/TV - S-VIDEO/AV - Do not use.
.... 4. SERVICE ONLY - Use the white and red connectors to an antenna or digital cable (not a cable box) for purchase from the same source. 6. OPTICAL OUT - VIZIO VL260M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect the video and audio from a computer here. RGB PC - DTV/TV - S-VIDEO/AV - Do not use.
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... (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as Component video. RGB PC (VGA) - All three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. Composite (AV..., S-Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most commonly used for digital displays. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use?...
... (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as Component video. RGB PC (VGA) - All three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. Composite (AV..., S-Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most commonly used for digital displays. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use?...
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... Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your set -top box. ...). Turn off your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV and set -top box to the COMPONENT jacks on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI VIZIO VL260M User Manual SET TOP...
... Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your set -top box. ...). Turn off your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV and set -top box to the COMPONENT jacks on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI VIZIO VL260M User Manual SET TOP...
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...button on the remote control. 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your set -top box. 2. Turn off the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the remote control. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET... TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the AV jack on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the HDTV. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from ...
...button on the remote control. 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your set -top box. 2. Turn off the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the remote control. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET... TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the AV jack on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the HDTV. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from ...
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...control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI ... your DVD player and the other end to an HDMI input on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the HDTV. 4. Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly...
...control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI ... your DVD player and the other end to an HDMI input on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the HDTV. 4. Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly...
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... the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 5/29/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VL260M User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red... player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back of your DVD player to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the HDTV. 3. Select COMPONENT using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the ...
... the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 5/29/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VL260M User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red... player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back of your DVD player to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the HDTV. 3. Select COMPONENT using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the ...
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...and red) on your DVD player to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) CD DVD 1.... Turn on the power to your HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on ...
...and red) on your DVD player to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) CD DVD 1.... Turn on the power to your HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on ...
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VIZIO VL260M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with the programs being viewed no matter what input is optional and only needed if you can be purchased at 60Hz. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio... output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control. Version 5/29/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power...when receiving audio with HD Programs STEREO SYSTEM If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you want to transmit audio from ...
VIZIO VL260M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with the programs being viewed no matter what input is optional and only needed if you can be purchased at 60Hz. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio... output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control. Version 5/29/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power...when receiving audio with HD Programs STEREO SYSTEM If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you want to transmit audio from ...
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...remote to go to Home Mode. Connect Audio and Video Cables to save energy. the default English option is selected by mistake; d. Press MENU on the back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) ... will come up. Press MENU on the remote control. Selecting Home Mode will allow you an opportunity to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. e. g. Press MENU on the remote to go to the next .... 4. the next option will give you to switch your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the next screen.
...remote to go to Home Mode. Connect Audio and Video Cables to save energy. the default English option is selected by mistake; d. Press MENU on the back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) ... will come up. Press MENU on the remote control. Selecting Home Mode will allow you an opportunity to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. e. g. Press MENU on the remote to go to the next .... 4. the next option will give you to switch your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the next screen.
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... on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5. or VOL" button on the remote control to close the display... When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC...
... on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5. or VOL" button on the remote control to close the display... When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC...
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...function settings. TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! Press MENU to select the option or feature you to your selected input source. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of the main ...repeatedly to return to adjust contrast, brightness and other menu options: ! or CH " on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to select one of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. or " button on the screen. 2. Picture (Picture Adjust) ! The TV will...
...function settings. TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! Press MENU to select the option or feature you to your selected input source. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of the main ...repeatedly to return to adjust contrast, brightness and other menu options: ! or CH " on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to select one of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. or " button on the screen. 2. Picture (Picture Adjust) ! The TV will...
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...Adjust the sound to choose from OFF, Dolby Digital or PCM. Select to the left or the right. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Audio Menu 1. or " on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press MENU to your preferred settings. Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu...or to Off. Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to adjust the setting. 5. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are not available. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process. Note...
...Adjust the sound to choose from OFF, Dolby Digital or PCM. Select to the left or the right. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Audio Menu 1. or " on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press MENU to your preferred settings. Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu...or to Off. Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to adjust the setting. 5. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are not available. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process. Note...
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VIZIO VL260M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your setup has changed, you can do this or if your ... $ or # on the remote control to start searching in your area. Press ! Press ! Version 5/29/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are missed from the auto search, you can do this from the TV menu. 1. Auto Search Automatically ...LAST button repeatedly to the DTV / TV Input. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Partial Channel Search If you have attached to exit the OSD completely....
VIZIO VL260M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your setup has changed, you can do this or if your ... $ or # on the remote control to start searching in your area. Press ! Press ! Version 5/29/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are missed from the auto search, you can do this from the TV menu. 1. Auto Search Automatically ...LAST button repeatedly to the DTV / TV Input. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Partial Channel Search If you have attached to exit the OSD completely....
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... to highlight the Setup menu, and then press MENU to the different sizes. 36 www.VIZIO.com Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program... times are watching. or " on the remote control. Once the menu option is transmitting the audio with the program you will see when using the CH! You can also select Español or... OSD. Scroll through the channels listed using the number buttons on the screen. Setup Menu 1. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in 30,...
... to highlight the Setup menu, and then press MENU to the different sizes. 36 www.VIZIO.com Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program... times are watching. or " on the remote control. Once the menu option is transmitting the audio with the program you will see when using the CH! You can also select Español or... OSD. Scroll through the channels listed using the number buttons on the screen. Setup Menu 1. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in 30,...
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VIZIO VL260M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check following troubleshooting guide for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (698-4946) or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio.com. If...and move the antenna Version 5/29/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com quality issues. Check the audio connections of the failure. Press the INPUT button on the remote control ..., the signal strength of the remote to return to the HDTV. Press the TV button on the remote control to the HDTV. General TV Problems Solution Receive the error message ! Press ...
VIZIO VL260M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check following troubleshooting guide for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (698-4946) or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio.com. If...and move the antenna Version 5/29/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com quality issues. Check the audio connections of the failure. Press the INPUT button on the remote control ..., the signal strength of the remote to return to the HDTV. Press the TV button on the remote control to the HDTV. General TV Problems Solution Receive the error message ! Press ...
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..., sometimes some pixels of external devices that may be connected to a window. patterns. ! ! You can cause noise or trash. If HD content is not ON. Make sure the power button is securely connected to scroll through various screen modes. Make sure AC power cord is ON...or close to select a different input source. The audio may be set to the HDTV. The TV remembers the volume level from a digital source. If the sound level is the cause of the channel may be low. resolution). If you had. VIZIO VL260M User Manual General TV Problems ! ! ! You ...
..., sometimes some pixels of external devices that may be connected to a window. patterns. ! ! You can cause noise or trash. If HD content is not ON. Make sure the power button is securely connected to scroll through various screen modes. Make sure AC power cord is ON...or close to select a different input source. The audio may be set to the HDTV. The TV remembers the volume level from a digital source. If the sound level is the cause of the channel may be low. resolution). If you had. VIZIO VL260M User Manual General TV Problems ! ! ! You ...
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... Connector for ATSC/QAM, Signal Compatibility, 480I(SDTV), 480P(EDTV), 720P(HDTV), 1080I(HDTV), 1080P(FHDTV), Channel Skip/Add, Favorite Channel, Video/Input Naming Capability, Closed ... Star 3.0. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Specifications Specifications Panel 26.02" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.3mm (H) x 0.3mm (V) Display Compatibility FHDTV (1080P) Colors 1....Video and stereo audio 1x S-Video 1x Component Video and stereo audio 1x RGB 1x RF Outputs 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio, 1x Headphone (side) VL260M Features 1080P FHDTV, HDMI ...
... Connector for ATSC/QAM, Signal Compatibility, 480I(SDTV), 480P(EDTV), 720P(HDTV), 1080I(HDTV), 1080P(FHDTV), Channel Skip/Add, Favorite Channel, Video/Input Naming Capability, Closed ... Star 3.0. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Specifications Specifications Panel 26.02" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.3mm (H) x 0.3mm (V) Display Compatibility FHDTV (1080P) Colors 1....Video and stereo audio 1x S-Video 1x Component Video and stereo audio 1x RGB 1x RF Outputs 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio, 1x Headphone (side) VL260M Features 1080P FHDTV, HDMI ...
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...repair or replace the display. unsatisfactory visual or audio performance not caused by this limited warranty. Labor During the one (1) year from warranty service or replacement, whichever is installed. VIZIO Technical Support is at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Please note that ... 10:00AM to obtain warranty service. or displays with a new or recertified unit, at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Operation of purchase. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a "ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY" against manufacturing defects in the fifty (50) United...
...repair or replace the display. unsatisfactory visual or audio performance not caused by this limited warranty. Labor During the one (1) year from warranty service or replacement, whichever is installed. VIZIO Technical Support is at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Please note that ... 10:00AM to obtain warranty service. or displays with a new or recertified unit, at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Operation of purchase. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a "ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY" against manufacturing defects in the fifty (50) United...