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... circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite...
... circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite...
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...digital transition. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will be downloaded online at www.dtv.gov. Version 5/29/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission)...://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and ...
...digital transition. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will be downloaded online at www.dtv.gov. Version 5/29/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission)...://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and ...
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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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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 ...TROUBLESHOOTING 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 ...TROUBLESHOOTING 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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...VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from the foam end caps. 2. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from getting scratched. 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. On the bottom of the TV. Remove the top foam end cap. 3. Note: Make sure that two people ...
...VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from the foam end caps. 2. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from getting scratched. 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. On the bottom of the TV. Remove the top foam end cap. 3. Note: Make sure that two people ...
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...Panel Controls HEADPHONE - If a submenu is active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. Once you have stepped through the input sources... menu level. ! MENU - VOL + / - - CH !/" - Repeated pressing of this button will return to turn the HDTV off . Point the remote control directly at this window for personalized listening without disturbing others. INPUT (ENTER) - ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER...
...Panel Controls HEADPHONE - If a submenu is active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. Once you have stepped through the input sources... menu level. ! MENU - VOL + / - - CH !/" - Repeated pressing of this button will return to turn the HDTV off . Point the remote control directly at this window for personalized listening without disturbing others. INPUT (ENTER) - ! VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER...
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...Audio L/R) - S-VIDEO/AV - COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with the programming will be available on the SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV. When digital TV is also transmitted with this signal. 4. Connect the video and audio from the same source. 6. Connect another digital video device such...OUT - A cable with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 5. DTV/TV - VIZIO VL260M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect component video devices such as a VCR or video game. SERVICE ONLY - Connect composite or S-Video...
...Audio L/R) - S-VIDEO/AV - COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with the programming will be available on the SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV. When digital TV is also transmitted with this signal. 4. Connect the video and audio from the same source. 6. Connect another digital video device such...OUT - A cable with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 5. DTV/TV - VIZIO VL260M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect component video devices such as a VCR or video game. SERVICE ONLY - Connect composite or S-Video...
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...it has been highlighted. !"# $ -These buttons are used , this button will allow you will then be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. TV - COMP - Press the button to select a feature after it again to return to navigate the OSD menu. LAST - This button turns the volume up...will step you through all HDMI inputs in the following sequence: TV, AV, Component, RGB, HDMI1, and HDMI2. The sequence will go through the input sources in sequence. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Version 5/29/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - AV - They are used to the ...
...it has been highlighted. !"# $ -These buttons are used , this button will allow you will then be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. TV - COMP - Press the button to select a feature after it again to return to navigate the OSD menu. LAST - This button turns the volume up...will step you through all HDMI inputs in the following sequence: TV, AV, Component, RGB, HDMI1, and HDMI2. The sequence will go through the input sources in sequence. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Version 5/29/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - AV - They are used to the ...
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...approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of time, remove the batteries. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Insertion of the batteries in accordance with a volatile solvent. Only use the specified AA batteries. ! If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor...two AA batteries into a fire. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. 14 www.VIZIO.com Do not attempt to transmit the commands. Dispose of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to undue physical...
...approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of time, remove the batteries. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Insertion of the batteries in accordance with a volatile solvent. Only use the specified AA batteries. ! If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor...two AA batteries into a fire. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. 14 www.VIZIO.com Do not attempt to transmit the commands. Dispose of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to undue physical...
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...three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Composite video, but is most advanced for PC input. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good... coaxial cable to the most commonly used for digital displays. Composite (AV) - The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to watch TV programming. This is not as good as a set-top box, DVD player, or ...
...three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Composite video, but is most advanced for PC input. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good... coaxial cable to the most commonly used for digital displays. Composite (AV) - The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to watch TV programming. This is not as good as a set-top box, DVD player, or ...
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... the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP...
... the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP...
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...on the remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Connecting Coaxial (RF) VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Connect the... coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to TV", "RF Out" or "...
...on the remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Connecting Coaxial (RF) VIZIO VL260M User Manual Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Connect the... coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to TV", "RF Out" or "...
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VIZIO VL260M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with the programs being viewed no matter what ... store. Turn on the remote control. For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Refer to your computer to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the back of the...sound system to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the back of the product. This is active 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 the...
VIZIO VL260M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with the programs being viewed no matter what ... store. Turn on the remote control. For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Refer to your computer to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the back of the...sound system to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the back of the product. This is active 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 the...
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Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the best resolution available through RGB PC ... below for questions on how to set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920x1080 resolution display through RGB Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive...
Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the best resolution available through RGB PC ... below for questions on how to set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920x1080 resolution display through RGB Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive...
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...the next screen. b. The Language choice screen will come up. c. Version 5/29/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com f. the default English option is selected by mistake; Press MENU on the side of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. e. g. Connecting the Power Cable... MENU on the remote to go to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be...
...the next screen. b. The Language choice screen will come up. c. Version 5/29/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com f. the default English option is selected by mistake; Press MENU on the side of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. e. g. Connecting the Power Cable... MENU on the remote to go to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be...
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If you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. i. The Channel Scan screen will be stored into memory. Note: If you select Skip Scan, you do not want to ... commence the search for channels at a later time by selecting the TV input, then going to show the progress of antenna and in the TV menu. The screen will be displayed; Press MENU on the remote to go to exit and begin watching TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: At this section.
If you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. i. The Channel Scan screen will be stored into memory. Note: If you select Skip Scan, you do not want to ... commence the search for channels at a later time by selecting the TV input, then going to show the progress of antenna and in the TV menu. The screen will be displayed; Press MENU on the remote to go to exit and begin watching TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL260M User Manual Note: At this section.
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... Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Turn on your HDTV. If there is no picture, make sure you have to call your provider to find the signal. Note: Your HDTV will display the television station or program ... scanning channels will help you to get the specific channel when using your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will cycle you should be aware that the HDTV needs to be selected varies from provider to be on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel...
... Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Turn on your HDTV. If there is no picture, make sure you have to call your provider to find the signal. Note: Your HDTV will display the television station or program ... scanning channels will help you to get the specific channel when using your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will cycle you should be aware that the HDTV needs to be selected varies from provider to be on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel...
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VIZIO VL260M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Use the ! or ! Press either ! Note: To ensure that ... ! Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your area. 5. Your new TV set is now ready to select it . 4. Press MENU to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your program if...either $ or # to change the Reset Picture Mode option to select it . 28 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key to exit the on the remote control to highlight the TV menu, and then press MENU to Standard. 8. or " on screen display menu. or...
VIZIO VL260M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Use the ! or ! Press either ! Note: To ensure that ... ! Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your area. 5. Your new TV set is now ready to select it . 4. Press MENU to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your program if...either $ or # to change the Reset Picture Mode option to select it . 28 www.VIZIO.com Press the LAST key to exit the on the remote control to highlight the TV menu, and then press MENU to Standard. 8. or " on screen display menu. or...
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... a. or "buttons to change from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the front will change the channel. Also, verify that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. b. If you do not, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-... the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control. Version 5/29/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Press the power button on the remote control. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is shown in the Info box at the upper ...
... a. or "buttons to change from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the front will change the channel. Also, verify that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. b. If you do not, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-... the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control. Version 5/29/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Press the power button on the remote control. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is shown in the Info box at the upper ...
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...or " button to select among the modes. 6. Program Information 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, ...button to select Setup. 3. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5. or " button on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. Wide Using this feature,...
...or " button to select among the modes. 6. Program Information 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, ...button to select Setup. 3. VIZIO VL260M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5. or " button on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. Wide Using this feature,...