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... not install your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may form in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. The power cord must be sure these instructions in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is used, use caution when moving your HDTV. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV...
... not install your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may form in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. The power cord must be sure these instructions in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is used, use caution when moving your HDTV. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV...
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... TV. After the switch, analog-only television sets that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding...
... TV. After the switch, analog-only television sets that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding...
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...Remote Control Buttons ...13 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED...14 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 15 Select Input Source ...15 Watching a TV Program ...15 Pause-Live-TV (PLT) ...16 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 16 INFO Button ...16 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 17 Which Video Connection Should I Use 17 Using HDMI (Best) ...18 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 18 Using Component Video (Better) ...19 Using S-Video (Better) ...19 Using Composite Video (Compatible) ...20 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) ...20 Connecting Your DVD Player...21 Using HDMI...
...Remote Control Buttons ...13 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED...14 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 15 Select Input Source ...15 Watching a TV Program ...15 Pause-Live-TV (PLT) ...16 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 16 INFO Button ...16 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 17 Which Video Connection Should I Use 17 Using HDMI (Best) ...18 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 18 Using Component Video (Better) ...19 Using S-Video (Better) ...19 Using Composite Video (Compatible) ...20 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) ...20 Connecting Your DVD Player...21 Using HDMI...
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VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Input Menu...27 Wide...28 CC (Closed Caption) ...29 Sleep Timer Menu ...29 TV Settings Menu ...30 Input Source...30 Picture ...30 Audio ...30 Tuner...30 PC Settings ...31 Name Input...31 Parental Controls ...32 Menu Languages ...34 Time & Local Settings ...34 Audio Settings Menu ...35 Audio Mode ...35 Balance ...35 TV Speakers ...35 Optical Audio Out ...35 Advanced Audio ...35 Equalizer ...35 Reset Audio Mode...35 Picture Settings Menu ...36 Ambient Light Sensor ...36 Picture Mode ...36 Backlight...36 Brightness ...36 Contrast...36 Color ...36 Tint ...36 ...
VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Input Menu...27 Wide...28 CC (Closed Caption) ...29 Sleep Timer Menu ...29 TV Settings Menu ...30 Input Source...30 Picture ...30 Audio ...30 Tuner...30 PC Settings ...31 Name Input...31 Parental Controls ...32 Menu Languages ...34 Time & Local Settings ...34 Audio Settings Menu ...35 Audio Mode ...35 Balance ...35 TV Speakers ...35 Optical Audio Out ...35 Advanced Audio ...35 Equalizer ...35 Reset Audio Mode...35 Picture Settings Menu ...36 Ambient Light Sensor ...36 Picture Mode ...36 Backlight...36 Brightness ...36 Contrast...36 Color ...36 Tint ...36 ...
VM230XVT User Manual
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... surface is free of the TV. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is about 23W (VM190XVT); 30W (VM230XVT) average. Attaching the TV Stand Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, base, and AC/DC power adapter. 2. Attach the TV stand base: 1. On the bottom of the base, tighten the wing screw. Move...
... surface is free of the TV. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is about 23W (VM190XVT); 30W (VM230XVT) average. Attaching the TV Stand Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, base, and AC/DC power adapter. 2. Attach the TV stand base: 1. On the bottom of the base, tighten the wing screw. Move...
VM230XVT User Manual
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... -screen menu. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO logo lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn your HDTV for the best response to the previous menu level. If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button will return to the remote signal. 1. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB (VGA). Your HDTV TV...
... -screen menu. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO logo lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn your HDTV for the best response to the previous menu level. If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button will return to the remote signal. 1. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB (VGA). Your HDTV TV...
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... www.VIZIO.com HDMI 1-Connect digital video devices such as a VCR or game console. DTV/TV- For digital TV stations in your Home Theater system. 11. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. DC IN-Connect the included DC power supply here. Connect the other end to an antenna or digital cable source. For users who want the sound to the L / R AUDIO here. USB PORT-Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to connect the external audio from the HDTV speakers. 6. This port is selected for viewing, the audio...
... www.VIZIO.com HDMI 1-Connect digital video devices such as a VCR or game console. DTV/TV- For digital TV stations in your Home Theater system. 11. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. DC IN-Connect the included DC power supply here. Connect the other end to an antenna or digital cable source. For users who want the sound to the L / R AUDIO here. USB PORT-Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to connect the external audio from the HDTV speakers. 6. This port is selected for viewing, the audio...
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.... VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO-Press to cycle between the main and sub-channels. TV-Press to select the HDMI input. HDMI-Press to select the TV input. MUTE-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press to turn the TV on and off. Fast Forward ( )-Press to turn the sound on from open menus, adjust other TV settings such as Brightness and Contrast, or turn the volume up...
.... VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO-Press to cycle between the main and sub-channels. TV-Press to select the HDMI input. HDMI-Press to select the TV input. MUTE-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press to turn the TV on and off. Fast Forward ( )-Press to turn the sound on from open menus, adjust other TV settings such as Brightness and Contrast, or turn the volume up...
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... INFO Button When the channel is changed or when you to the different inputs. Connect a USB 2.0 device with a minimum of 1 GB of memory and use the following buttons on the remote control to operate this feature directly to pause the digital program being viewed (either from your cable service without Set-Top Box or from an antenna) and resume viewing from the point at which the program was paused. A count-down timer will display...
... INFO Button When the channel is changed or when you to the different inputs. Connect a USB 2.0 device with a minimum of 1 GB of memory and use the following buttons on the remote control to operate this feature directly to pause the digital program being viewed (either from your cable service without Set-Top Box or from an antenna) and resume viewing from the point at which the program was paused. A count-down timer will display...
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...the video source and the digital display for optimal results. Select HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for added security and protection. Turn off the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI...
...the video source and the digital display for optimal results. Select HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for added security and protection. Turn off the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI...
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... audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the HDMI 2 Input on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 11/16/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Note: The HDMI input on the remote control. Select HDMI-2 using HDMI for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input on the power to your DVD player user manual for details. 1. Turn on your DVD player...
... audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the HDMI 2 Input on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 11/16/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Note: The HDMI input on the remote control. Select HDMI-2 using HDMI for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input on the power to your DVD player user manual for details. 1. Turn on your DVD player...
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... R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control. Turn off the power to the AV jack on the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the yellow AV cable from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn on your HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting...
... R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control. Turn off the power to the AV jack on the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the yellow AV cable from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn on your HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting...
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... programs. Additive Scan Only new Channels are added to the channel lineup when scanning for TV channels that are available in TV input mode. Audio The Audio menu allows you to adjust the same settings as the Audio Settings menu option on the main menu. The TV will search for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for analog and digital channels...
... programs. Additive Scan Only new Channels are added to the channel lineup when scanning for TV channels that are available in TV input mode. Audio The Audio menu allows you to adjust the same settings as the Audio Settings menu option on the main menu. The TV will search for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for analog and digital channels...
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... the audio connections of the channel may be low. Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. For best image quality, view HD wide-screen programs where possible. 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with new ones. Press MUTE on the remote control. The audio may be set to a window. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input...
... the audio connections of the channel may be low. Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. For best image quality, view HD wide-screen programs where possible. 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with new ones. Press MUTE on the remote control. The audio may be set to a window. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input...
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... the on the remote control to a different input and the screen size changes. The TV remembers the volume level from a digital source. You switch to select a different input source. Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of the channel may not display. Check your antenna is manufactured using an antenna, the signal strength of product and do not constitute a defective product. Check the audio connections of external devices that...
... the on the remote control to a different input and the screen size changes. The TV remembers the volume level from a digital source. You switch to select a different input source. Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of the channel may not display. Check your antenna is manufactured using an antenna, the signal strength of product and do not constitute a defective product. Check the audio connections of external devices that...
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... formatted for viewing High Definition Content. Our trained support personnel can occur. Your HDTV is Component, followed by HDMI. Make sure the device is filled at the number below. Customer support and quality service are .jpg or .jpeg only. Your HDTV has the ability to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may not play back or display properly. Make sure files are integral parts...
... formatted for viewing High Definition Content. Our trained support personnel can occur. Your HDTV is Component, followed by HDMI. Make sure the device is filled at the number below. Customer support and quality service are .jpg or .jpeg only. Your HDTV has the ability to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may not play back or display properly. Make sure files are integral parts...
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... -site repair instructions. The original carton box and packing material, or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO, must be provided with a return authorization number and mail-in repair instructions. Please read VIZIO's Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions. VIZIO will be provided with an on-site repair authorization number and on displays which includes the repair diagnosis, dispatching the technician, shipping the replacement part(s), and...
... -site repair instructions. The original carton box and packing material, or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO, must be provided with a return authorization number and mail-in repair instructions. Please read VIZIO's Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions. VIZIO will be provided with an on-site repair authorization number and on displays which includes the repair diagnosis, dispatching the technician, shipping the replacement part(s), and...
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... DVI Cable Box 18 DVD Player 21 Satellite Box 18 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 37 Getting Started 14 Grounding 4 HDMI 17 Help Menu Reset All Settings 38 Setup Wizard 38 System Info 38 Help Menu 38 Home Theater Connecting 25 INFO Button 16 Input Source Choosing 15 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 17 Maintenance of TV 39 Menu Language 34 Name Input 31 Parental Controls Block Unrated TV 33 Canadian English Rating 33 Canadian French Rating 33 Change the Password 33 Channel...
... DVI Cable Box 18 DVD Player 21 Satellite Box 18 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 37 Getting Started 14 Grounding 4 HDMI 17 Help Menu Reset All Settings 38 Setup Wizard 38 System Info 38 Help Menu 38 Home Theater Connecting 25 INFO Button 16 Input Source Choosing 15 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 17 Maintenance of TV 39 Menu Language 34 Name Input 31 Parental Controls Block Unrated TV 33 Canadian English Rating 33 Canadian French Rating 33 Change the Password 33 Channel...
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... Troubleshooting 40 Tuner Menu Additive Scan 30 Analog MTS 31 Auto Search 30 Digital MTS 31 Skip Channel 31 Tuner Mode 30 TV Menu 27 TV Settings App 27 CC Menu 29 Input Menu 27 Sleep Timer Menu 29 TV Settings Menu 30 Wide Menu 28 TV Settings Menu Input Source Menu 30 Menu Language 34 Name Input 31 Parental Controls Menu 32 PC Settings Menu 31 Time & Local Settings 34 Tuner Menu 30 TV Stand Attaching 8 VCR Connecting 24 Video Camera Connecting 24 Viewing Photos 26 Wall mounting 9 Warranty 48 Watching TV Getting your Programs...
... Troubleshooting 40 Tuner Menu Additive Scan 30 Analog MTS 31 Auto Search 30 Digital MTS 31 Skip Channel 31 Tuner Mode 30 TV Menu 27 TV Settings App 27 CC Menu 29 Input Menu 27 Sleep Timer Menu 29 TV Settings Menu 30 Wide Menu 28 TV Settings Menu Input Source Menu 30 Menu Language 34 Name Input 31 Parental Controls Menu 32 PC Settings Menu 31 Time & Local Settings 34 Tuner Menu 30 TV Stand Attaching 8 VCR Connecting 24 Video Camera Connecting 24 Viewing Photos 26 Wall mounting 9 Warranty 48 Watching TV Getting your Programs...
Firmware Instructions
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... the file to setup and scan the channel as a new TV. 14. The upgraded firmware is done after setup. Continue to fwsu.img in the USB Flash memory before program. 4. Instructions for updating VM230XVT firmware Applies to right that you can see the Info will display the firmware Version 2.23 13. At the bottom of the TV, it cannot upgrade the firmware) 2. Plug the Power Cable to the USB Flash memory. 3. Insert the USB Flash...
... the file to setup and scan the channel as a new TV. 14. The upgraded firmware is done after setup. Continue to fwsu.img in the USB Flash memory before program. 4. Instructions for updating VM230XVT firmware Applies to right that you can see the Info will display the firmware Version 2.23 13. At the bottom of the TV, it cannot upgrade the firmware) 2. Plug the Power Cable to the USB Flash memory. 3. Insert the USB Flash...
