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... long periods of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna..., ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com
... long periods of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna..., ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com
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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...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 Wizard ...25...
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...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 Wizard ...25...
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... attached to TV). 2. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. TV Setup and Stand Assembly VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power... tighten. On the bottom of the TV. Slide the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base Version 5/29/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com To attach the TV stand base: 1. Move the TV into an upright position.
... attached to TV). 2. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. TV Setup and Stand Assembly VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power... tighten. On the bottom of the TV. Slide the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base Version 5/29/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com To attach the TV stand base: 1. Move the TV into an upright position.
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...thumbscrew on these services at the bottom to the screen. Attach your HDTV on the wall, see below . 1. If you do not shorten the service life of your HDTV face down on the wall: a. Wall Mounting your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below for additional... Mount your HDTV. 10 www.VIZIO.com b. Avoid installing your HDTV in places with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Setting...
...thumbscrew on these services at the bottom to the screen. Attach your HDTV on the wall, see below . 1. If you do not shorten the service life of your HDTV face down on the wall: a. Wall Mounting your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below for additional... Mount your HDTV. 10 www.VIZIO.com b. Avoid installing your HDTV in places with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Setting...
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VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Point the remote control directly at this window for personalized listening without disturbing others. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in ... the next level. While the OSD is active, these buttons to the beginning. ! Version 5/29/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). VOL + / - - While the OSD is active, these buttons to the remote signal. Repeated pressing of this...
VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Point the remote control directly at this window for personalized listening without disturbing others. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in ... the next level. While the OSD is active, these buttons to the beginning. ! Version 5/29/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). VOL + / - - While the OSD is active, these buttons to the remote signal. Repeated pressing of this...
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... . NUMBER BUTTON PAD - INPUT -Repeatedly pressing this button will then be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Version 5/29/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com MENU - They are used , this button will go through the input sources in sequence. For example, channel 28-2 would...information. TV - Press this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. This button turns the sound on and off or on the screen and option settings to select the HDMI input. Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. By pressing it has been ...
... . NUMBER BUTTON PAD - INPUT -Repeatedly pressing this button will then be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Version 5/29/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com MENU - They are used , this button will go through the input sources in sequence. For example, channel 28-2 would...information. TV - Press this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. This button turns the sound on and off or on the screen and option settings to select the HDMI input. Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. By pressing it has been ...
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... the remote to go to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. g. If you want. c. If Retail Mode is highlighted. Version 5/29/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the next screen. Selecting Home Mode will allow you... to switch your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power...
... the remote to go to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. g. If you want. c. If Retail Mode is highlighted. Version 5/29/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the next screen. Selecting Home Mode will allow you... to switch your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power...
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... availability through cable depends upon which direction to highlight Skip Scan and then press MENU. If you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. i. k. l. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to show the progress of the search for channels at a later time by selecting the TV...your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; Refer to www.antennaweb.org to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in all areas. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable or satellite service company is Scan. Otherwise continue with ...
... availability through cable depends upon which direction to highlight Skip Scan and then press MENU. If you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. i. k. l. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to show the progress of the search for channels at a later time by selecting the TV...your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; Refer to www.antennaweb.org to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in all areas. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable or satellite service company is Scan. Otherwise continue with ...
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...Standard. 8. Press either $ or # to change the Reset Picture Mode option to select it . 3. or " on screen display menu. Your new TV set is now ready to select it . 28 www.VIZIO.com Press either ! Press ! Press MENU to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your program if... task has been completed. 6. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to bring up the Menu display. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU button to your area. 5. or ! Press the Menu key...
...Standard. 8. Press either $ or # to change the Reset Picture Mode option to select it . 3. or " on screen display menu. Your new TV set is now ready to select it . 28 www.VIZIO.com Press either ! Press ! Press MENU to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your program if... task has been completed. 6. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to bring up the Menu display. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU button to your area. 5. or ! Press the Menu key...
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... the upper right corner of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. c. or "buttons to white. 2. Version 5/29/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the screen. 3. If you are watching broadcasts...
... the upper right corner of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. c. or "buttons to white. 2. Version 5/29/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the screen. 3. If you are watching broadcasts...
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... 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 is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL! Note: Channel up the OSD screen. 2. Press the ... information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is displayed. or " button to close the display 30 www.VIZIO.com When you can watch video content in TV mode. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5.
... 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 is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL! Note: Channel up the OSD screen. 2. Press the ... information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is displayed. or " button to close the display 30 www.VIZIO.com When you can watch video content in TV mode. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5.
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... select one of the other settings. Press either ! The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. Picture (Picture Adjust) ! TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! 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 several... MENU when finished. 5. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to adjust. Once the menu option is turned off. or CH " on the side of the HDTV to select one of the main menu options may vary depending on the remote control...
... select one of the other settings. Press either ! The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. Picture (Picture Adjust) ! TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! 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 several... MENU when finished. 5. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to adjust. Once the menu option is turned off. or CH " on the side of the HDTV to select one of the main menu options may vary depending on the remote control...
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...brightness is to select a Picture menu option. 4. Tint The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Picture Menu 1. Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select it. 3. Press the MENU button on the remote control to look... washed out. Picture Mode When Picture is helpful when viewing (Standard Definition) sources. 32 www.VIZIO.com Brightness The Brightness adjusts the ...
...brightness is to select a Picture menu option. 4. Tint The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Picture Menu 1. Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select it. 3. Press the MENU button on the remote control to look... washed out. Picture Mode When Picture is helpful when viewing (Standard Definition) sources. 32 www.VIZIO.com Brightness The Brightness adjusts the ...
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... set to Off it . Note: Only settings under the pictures adjustment will lower the APL to counteract this feature to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Advanced Video Press the " button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press either $ or # to make the selection.... Press either the # button to cancel it . Version 5/29/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will look too light. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. Backlight Control Set this effect. A screen will stay at 60 fps). Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button ...
... set to Off it . Note: Only settings under the pictures adjustment will lower the APL to counteract this feature to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Advanced Video Press the " button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press either $ or # to make the selection.... Press either the # button to cancel it . Version 5/29/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will look too light. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. Backlight Control Set this effect. A screen will stay at 60 fps). Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button ...
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...then press MENU to be displayed showing the volumes of the program being viewed so that it . VIZIO VL260M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press the ...1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. 1. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process. Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of someone talking ...A new menu will attenuate the frequency. Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. A screen will be available if SRS is set them to the audio through your preference. Once the adjustments...
...then press MENU to be displayed showing the volumes of the program being viewed so that it . VIZIO VL260M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press the ...1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. 1. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process. Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of someone talking ...A new menu will attenuate the frequency. Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. A screen will be available if SRS is set them to the audio through your preference. Once the adjustments...
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... menu option is highlighted, press $ or # on the remote control to start channel search. Version 5/29/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on the screen. 2. Auto Search Automatically search for TV channels that are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to adjust the setting. 5. Once.../Digital channels, then press the " button to highlight the "From" and "To" selection. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be shown on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup...
... menu option is highlighted, press $ or # on the remote control to start channel search. Version 5/29/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on the screen. 2. Auto Search Automatically search for TV channels that are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to adjust the setting. 5. Once.../Digital channels, then press the " button to highlight the "From" and "To" selection. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be shown on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup...
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...control to change the Language of the OSD. Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will be channels you will see the screen adjusting to see when using ! Language Select to adjust the setting. 5. This signal is English. Setup Menu 1. Once the menu option..., modulation type, status, SNR (signal noise ratio), and signal strength. or " on the remote control. Once the adjustments are watching. Press ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. You can also...
...control to change the Language of the OSD. Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will be channels you will see the screen adjusting to see when using ! Language Select to adjust the setting. 5. This signal is English. Setup Menu 1. Once the menu option..., modulation type, status, SNR (signal noise ratio), and signal strength. or " on the remote control. Once the adjustments are watching. Press ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. You can also...
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Press the # button to go to the next screen that will be displayed showing the following CC settings: CC The CC feature is available when watching regular analog (NTSC) TV. Press the " button to ... number. 5. Press the # button to go to the next space and select a second character. 6. The options available are displayed) Version 5/29/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you want to label. 3. either letters or numbers or combinations of both, to 8 characters; Press either As Broadcaster...
Press the # button to go to the next screen that will be displayed showing the following CC settings: CC The CC feature is available when watching regular analog (NTSC) TV. Press the " button to ... number. 5. Press the # button to go to the next space and select a second character. 6. The options available are displayed) Version 5/29/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you want to label. 3. either letters or numbers or combinations of both, to 8 characters; Press either As Broadcaster...
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VIZIO VL260M User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is not activated in your area). Not suitable for under 13 years of the menu, then ... of age 16 ans+ - System Reset To select the options in your TV. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. 40 www.VIZIO.com The screen will allow (unlocked) channels by the following System Reset settings: Setup Wizard Use this function to return to Chapter 3 for young children 13 ans...
VIZIO VL260M User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is not activated in your area). Not suitable for under 13 years of the menu, then ... of age 16 ans+ - System Reset To select the options in your TV. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. 40 www.VIZIO.com The screen will allow (unlocked) channels by the following System Reset settings: Setup Wizard Use this function to return to Chapter 3 for young children 13 ans...
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.... When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. The center of the display image. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 5 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. These movies were originally filmed in by 14% to view the entire... the sides, the display image will still be black bars at the top and bottom. For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at the top and bottom. Stretch Mode When watching a...
.... When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. The center of the display image. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 5 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. These movies were originally filmed in by 14% to view the entire... the sides, the display image will still be black bars at the top and bottom. For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at the top and bottom. Stretch Mode When watching a...