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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 Remote Control...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 Remote Control...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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.../2009 9 www.VIZIO.com 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. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. To attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and...
.../2009 9 www.VIZIO.com 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. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. To attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and...
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REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the remote signal. Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. While the OSD is active, these buttons to ...OSD is active, these buttons to step up and down the TV channels. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Side Panel Controls HEADPHONE - Version 5/29/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. ...
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the remote signal. Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. While the OSD is active, these buttons to ...OSD is active, these buttons to step up and down the TV channels. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Side Panel Controls HEADPHONE - Version 5/29/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. ...
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VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - HDMI - Press this button to select the HDMI input. VOL !/" - NUMBER BUTTON PAD - For... Display (OSD) menu is shown on from the Standby mode. This button turns the channels up or down . TV - When selecting a digital channel directly, use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. Press this...your program when you through all HDMI inputs in the following sequence: TV, AV, Component, RGB, HDMI1, and HDMI2. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Version 5/29/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com COMP - MUTE - The sequence will allow you to get back...
VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - HDMI - Press this button to select the HDMI input. VOL !/" - NUMBER BUTTON PAD - For... Display (OSD) menu is shown on from the Standby mode. This button turns the channels up or down . TV - When selecting a digital channel directly, use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. Press this...your program when you through all HDMI inputs in the following sequence: TV, AV, Component, RGB, HDMI1, and HDMI2. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Version 5/29/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com COMP - MUTE - The sequence will allow you to get back...
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... a clean, damp cloth. 14 www.VIZIO.com Do not mix new and old batteries. Keep the batteries away from heat sources. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Wipe it . VIZIO VL260M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in cracking ...attempt to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. ! When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: ! VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry...
... a clean, damp cloth. 14 www.VIZIO.com Do not mix new and old batteries. Keep the batteries away from heat sources. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Wipe it . VIZIO VL260M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in cracking ...attempt to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. ! When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: ! VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry...
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... S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET...
... S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET...
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... HDTV. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Version 5/29/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Coaxial (RF) VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV...
... HDTV. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Version 5/29/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Coaxial (RF) VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV...
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... when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Turn on the remote control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can connect it from your sound system to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the back of the HDTV. Select RGB using the INPUT button on...PC jack on the back of the HDTV. Refer to your computer to the HDTV and Computer. 5. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with the programs being used. Version 5/29/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com This is active when receiving audio with HD Programs STEREO SYSTEM If your sound system...
... when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Turn on the remote control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can connect it from your sound system to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the back of the HDTV. Select RGB using the INPUT button on...PC jack on the back of the HDTV. Refer to your computer to the HDTV and Computer. 5. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with the programs being used. Version 5/29/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com This is active when receiving audio with HD Programs STEREO SYSTEM If your sound system...
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Initial Setup a. The Language choice screen will allow you to switch your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. c. Press MENU on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will display the options Home Mode and Retail Mode. the next option will be ... The next screen will come up. f. If Retail Mode is highlighted. If you want. d. Version 5/29/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU on the remote control. 4. e. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the next screen. the default English option is selected by mistake; Selecting Home ...
Initial Setup a. The Language choice screen will allow you to switch your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. c. Press MENU on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will display the options Home Mode and Retail Mode. the next option will be ... The next screen will come up. f. If Retail Mode is highlighted. If you want. d. Version 5/29/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU on the remote control. 4. e. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the next screen. the default English option is selected by mistake; Selecting Home ...
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...progress of antenna and in the TV menu. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to choose CABLE. l. The Channel Scan screen will now change to inform you can scan channels at this section. j. k. Note: If you select Skip Scan, you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. ...point your cable operator supplies in all areas. Otherwise continue with no box), press " on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to exit and begin watching TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable operator for more...
...progress of antenna and in the TV menu. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to choose CABLE. l. The Channel Scan screen will now change to inform you can scan channels at this section. j. k. Note: If you select Skip Scan, you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. ...point your cable operator supplies in all areas. Otherwise continue with no box), press " on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to exit and begin watching TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable operator for more...
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...remote control that came with two outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Some examples of such equipment for details. VIZIO VL260M... the channel which setup includes a box with that the HDTV needs to be selected varies from provider to get the specific channel when using your HDTV. Note: Your HDTV will help you through the following options: TV, AV, Component, RGB, HDMI1, and HDMI2. If ...
...remote control that came with two outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Some examples of such equipment for details. VIZIO VL260M... the channel which setup includes a box with that the HDTV needs to be selected varies from provider to get the specific channel when using your HDTV. Note: Your HDTV will help you through the following options: TV, AV, Component, RGB, HDMI1, and HDMI2. If ...
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or " on screen display menu. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU button to Standard. 8. Press the # button to select it . 3. Use either $ or # to change the Reset ... the best picture quality out of your program if task has been completed. 6. Use the ! Press the # button to exit the on the remote control to highlight the TV menu, and then press MENU to select it . 3. The Picture Menu is now ready to choose the proper Time Zone of the input signal...
or " on screen display menu. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU button to Standard. 8. Press the # button to select it . 3. Use either $ or # to change the Reset ... the best picture quality out of your program if task has been completed. 6. Use the ! Press the # button to exit the on the remote control to highlight the TV menu, and then press MENU to select it . 3. The Picture Menu is now ready to choose the proper Time Zone of the input signal...
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..., press the Channel buttons on the remote control, control will change the channel. If you do not, make sure that all of the screen. 3. Press the button until the input associated with the device you wish to see a picture. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable...
..., press the Channel buttons on the remote control, control will change the channel. If you do not, make sure that all of the screen. 3. Press the button until the input associated with the device you wish to see a picture. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable...
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..., or hold the VOL! Press the MENU button on the remote control once for a few seconds. ! Press either the ! Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in TV mode. Press either the $ or # button to bring up...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 is available. ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5. or " button on the remote control...
..., or hold the VOL! Press the MENU button on the remote control once for a few seconds. ! Press either the ! Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in TV mode. Press either the $ or # button to bring up...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 is available. ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5. or " button on the remote control...
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... is turned off. or CH " on the remote control to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the ! TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! The TV will be shown on the remote control or CH ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on your program if task has been...
... is turned off. or CH " on the remote control to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the ! TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! The TV will be shown on the remote control or CH ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on your program if task has been...
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...select it. 3. Press ! Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be shown on your HDTV you set up your TV for analog and digital channels. or " on the remote control to exit the OSD completely. Auto Search Automatically search for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels...the setting. 5. Once the menu option is highlighted, press $ or # on the remote control to start searching in your area. VIZIO VL260M User Manual TV Menu When you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. Once the adjustments are available in . Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending ...
...select it. 3. Press ! Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be shown on your HDTV you set up your TV for analog and digital channels. or " on the remote control to exit the OSD completely. Auto Search Automatically search for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels...the setting. 5. Once the menu option is highlighted, press $ or # on the remote control to start searching in your area. VIZIO VL260M User Manual TV Menu When you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. Once the adjustments are available in . Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending ...
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..., and then press MENU to select Setup menu option. 4. Language Select to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control to turn off the TV in memory you are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the screen. 2. You will find that some channels are too weak...time for your area will see when using ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Once the menu option is highlighted, press $ or # on the remote control. Sleep Timer Select the timer to adjust the setting...
..., and then press MENU to select Setup menu option. 4. Language Select to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control to turn off the TV in memory you are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the screen. 2. You will find that some channels are too weak...time for your area will see when using ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Once the menu option is highlighted, press $ or # on the remote control. Sleep Timer Select the timer to adjust the setting...
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... new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. The System Reset feature (below) does NOT reset the password. Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. 40 www.VIZIO.com General audience 8 ans+ - This option may be ...guided setup when you want to reset the values to factory settings. Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow the parental guidance control feature in your area). VIZIO VL260M User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is not activated in your...
... new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. The System Reset feature (below) does NOT reset the password. Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. 40 www.VIZIO.com General audience 8 ans+ - This option may be ...guided setup when you want to reset the values to factory settings. Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow the parental guidance control feature in your area). VIZIO VL260M User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is not activated in your...
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...For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. If you can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions on the sides, the display image will still be referred to fill the TV screen. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this...the display image fills the TV screen. You can see the complete picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. This mode is not stretched. The center of the display image. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 5 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing ...
...For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. If you can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions on the sides, the display image will still be referred to fill the TV screen. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this...the display image fills the TV screen. You can see the complete picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. This mode is not stretched. The center of the display image. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 5 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing ...
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... before cleaning the TV. 2. Use a soft cloth for cleaning. 2. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to clean the display. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen and remote control, and cause paint to avoid cracking. If the housing or remote control is removed from ...the socket before cleaning to clean the display. Do not press or tap the screen to peel. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning. Do not scrape it with diluted neutral cleaner to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. VIZIO VL260M...
... before cleaning the TV. 2. Use a soft cloth for cleaning. 2. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to clean the display. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen and remote control, and cause paint to avoid cracking. If the housing or remote control is removed from ...the socket before cleaning to clean the display. Do not press or tap the screen to peel. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning. Do not scrape it with diluted neutral cleaner to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. VIZIO VL260M...