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VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...4 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV...8 Attaching the TV Stand...8 Unpack the TV and stand base: ...8 Attach the TV stand base: ...8 Wall Mounting Your HDTV......11 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 12 Installing the Batteries ...12 Remote Control Range...12 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...12 Remote Control Buttons ...13 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED...14 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 15 Select Input Source ...15 Watching...
VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...4 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV...8 Attaching the TV Stand...8 Unpack the TV and stand base: ...8 Attach the TV stand base: ...8 Wall Mounting Your HDTV......11 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 12 Installing the Batteries ...12 Remote Control Range...12 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...12 Remote Control Buttons ...13 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED...14 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 15 Select Input Source ...15 Watching...
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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... ...40 Telephone & Technical Support ...42 Compliance...43 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 43 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS ...44 Preset PC Resolutions ...46 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY...48 VIZIO RETURN POLICY ...49 INDEX ...51 6 www...
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... ...40 Telephone & Technical Support ...42 Compliance...43 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 43 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS ...44 Preset PC Resolutions ...46 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY...48 VIZIO RETURN POLICY ...49 INDEX ...51 6 www...
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VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO logo lights white when powered on -screen menu. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this button will return to launch the on . ... the menu is active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to your HDTV on the lower left and right controls. 5. POWER ( )-Turn your TV (called Inputs). If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of the LEDs increase. If a sub-menu is active, this button will proceed to change...
VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO logo lights white when powered on -screen menu. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this button will return to launch the on . ... the menu is active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to your HDTV on the lower left and right controls. 5. POWER ( )-Turn your TV (called Inputs). If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of the LEDs increase. If a sub-menu is active, this button will proceed to change...
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...stepped through the various devices connected to select the AV (either Composite or S-Video) input. Press to live TV. You can also press the left navigation key. Version 11/16/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com POWER ( )-Press to turn menu options On and Off. Press it again... HDMI-2, and RGB (VGA). AV-Press to your TV (called Inputs). INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you out of the On Screen Menu completely. CH ▲/▼-Press to display program information. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO-Press to change the channels up ...
...stepped through the various devices connected to select the AV (either Composite or S-Video) input. Press to live TV. You can also press the left navigation key. Version 11/16/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com POWER ( )-Press to turn menu options On and Off. Press it again... HDMI-2, and RGB (VGA). AV-Press to your TV (called Inputs). INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you out of the On Screen Menu completely. CH ▲/▼-Press to display program information. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO-Press to change the channels up ...
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... the remote control or the front of your TV. Version 11/16/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Press the power button on your HDTV. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Pressing this button will cycle through the following options: TV, AV...
... the remote control or the front of your TV. Version 11/16/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Press the power button on your HDTV. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Pressing this button will cycle through the following options: TV, AV...
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... feature: II pauses the live TV. Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When the channel is changed or when you to the different inputs. Each press of memory. Be formatted as FAT32. Have a write speed higher than 10Mb/sec (USB1.1 or higher). ...the following buttons on the remote control to 29 minutes. A count-down timer will display more information about the program: 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Pause-Live-TV (PLT) This feature allows you press the INFO button, an information header is shown over the picture ...
... feature: II pauses the live TV. Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When the channel is changed or when you to the different inputs. Each press of memory. Be formatted as FAT32. Have a write speed higher than 10Mb/sec (USB1.1 or higher). ...the following buttons on the remote control to 29 minutes. A count-down timer will display more information about the program: 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Pause-Live-TV (PLT) This feature allows you press the INFO button, an information header is shown over the picture ...
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... audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have...
... audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have...
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... control, or directly by pressing the AV button on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV. 4. Using S-Video (Better) 1. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the...
... control, or directly by pressing the AV button on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV. 4. Using S-Video (Better) 1. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the...
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...) connector from your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV. 2. Perform an Auto Channel scan. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using Composite Video (Compatible) 1. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for more information. 20 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote...
...) connector from your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV. 2. Perform an Auto Channel scan. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using Composite Video (Compatible) 1. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for more information. 20 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote...
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... output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 2 Input on your HDTV. 3. Version 11/16/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Note: The HDMI input on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio...6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Refer to your HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on the remote control. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best)...
... output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 2 Input on your HDTV. 3. Version 11/16/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Note: The HDMI input on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio...6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Refer to your HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on the remote control. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best)...
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...the power to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control...player to your HDTV. 3. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using ...
...the power to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control...player to your HDTV. 3. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using ...
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...AV/S-VIDEO jack on the power to your HDTV. 4. Perform an Auto Channel scan. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. Turn off the power to your antenna or cable to your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by... pressing the TV button on your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the ...
...AV/S-VIDEO jack on the power to your HDTV. 4. Perform an Auto Channel scan. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. Turn off the power to your antenna or cable to your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by... pressing the TV button on your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the ...
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... 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. 3. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the AV jack on the ... Video Camera. 2. Turn on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Using S-VIDEO 1. Using AV 1....
... 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. 3. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the AV jack on the ... Video Camera. 2. Turn on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Using S-VIDEO 1. Using AV 1....
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...: Refer to your Home Theater user manual for more information. If your HDTV and computer. 6. Connecting a Home Theater System VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it , we recommend 1920x1080. (See Preset PC Resolutions.) 2. Connect one end of the optical cable to the...
...: Refer to your Home Theater user manual for more information. If your HDTV and computer. 6. Connecting a Home Theater System VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it , we recommend 1920x1080. (See Preset PC Resolutions.) 2. Connect one end of the optical cable to the...
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VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Settings App The remote control or the buttons on the front of the main menu options may vary depending on the remote control. The main menu options may have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for your selected input.... 7. Press OK to select the option or feature you to adjust. 4. The HDTV Settings App opens. 2. Input Menu Select the Input Source for Parental Controls. 1. The HDTV Settings App allows you want to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The...
VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Settings App The remote control or the buttons on the front of the main menu options may vary depending on the remote control. The main menu options may have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for your selected input.... 7. Press OK to select the option or feature you to adjust. 4. The HDTV Settings App opens. 2. Input Menu Select the Input Source for Parental Controls. 1. The HDTV Settings App allows you want to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The...
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...experience "noise" along the border switch to Zoom 1. If you to the different sizes. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Wide Select how the picture displays on the sides, the display image will ...appear wider than they really are. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV ... an option, you can see the screen adjusting to view the entire picture. For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode, the 4:3 ...
...experience "noise" along the border switch to Zoom 1. If you to the different sizes. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Wide Select how the picture displays on the sides, the display image will ...appear wider than they really are. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV ... an option, you can see the screen adjusting to view the entire picture. For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode, the 4:3 ...
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...on the main menu. Audio The Audio menu allows you to begin watching your programs. Additive Scan Only new Channels are available in TV input mode. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which you have attached to first select the correct tuner mode above. When the ...in your area. See Audio Settings Menu below for a detailed explanation of each setting. Input Source Select the Input Source for your TV for analog and digital channels. Be sure to the DTV / TV Input. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your...
...on the main menu. Audio The Audio menu allows you to begin watching your programs. Additive Scan Only new Channels are available in TV input mode. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which you have attached to first select the correct tuner mode above. When the ...in your area. See Audio Settings Menu below for a detailed explanation of each setting. Input Source Select the Input Source for your TV for analog and digital channels. Be sure to the DTV / TV Input. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your...
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...labels. 4. Fine Tune Fine tunes the image for optimum performance. You can select from 10 preset labels or you can make your HDTV when you press INPUT. Analog MTS This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is up /down navigation button to be skipped when ... it easier for you to recognize the devices you have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of just HDMI-1. Press down navigation button to select Input Labels, and then press OK to show the list of inputs. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of ...
...labels. 4. Fine Tune Fine tunes the image for optimum performance. You can select from 10 preset labels or you can make your HDTV when you press INPUT. Analog MTS This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is up /down navigation button to be skipped when ... it easier for you to recognize the devices you have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of just HDMI-1. Press down navigation button to select Input Labels, and then press OK to show the list of inputs. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of ...
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...to OFF, you will not be able to set to select OK when you have finished changing the names of inputs. 2. Guidance suggested TV-14 - Sexual situations V - Violence 32 www.VIZIO.com Press down navigation button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the TV. A new menu... select Custom Label and then press OK. 4. All children TV-Y7 - Sexual dialog L - VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual To make your own custom label: 1. Note: The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is OFF, the adjustments are not available. Older children TV-G - All sub-ratings FV ...
...to OFF, you will not be able to set to select OK when you have finished changing the names of inputs. 2. Guidance suggested TV-14 - Sexual situations V - Violence 32 www.VIZIO.com Press down navigation button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the TV. A new menu... select Custom Label and then press OK. 4. All children TV-Y7 - Sexual dialog L - VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual To make your own custom label: 1. Note: The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is OFF, the adjustments are not available. Older children TV-G - All sub-ratings FV ...
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...input (i.e. HDMI, COMP, etc) remembers the custom setting you will not be able to Custom. 36 www.VIZIO....com Brightness Adjust black levels in the picture. Color Adjust the amount of elements in the picture. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the edges of color in the picture. More Select More to see the detail in darker parts of color first. Backlight Adjust the LED... default middle position is set to On, your HDTV will look washed out. If people's faces look...not produce detail that may be made. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Picture Settings Menu Ambient Light...
...input (i.e. HDMI, COMP, etc) remembers the custom setting you will not be able to Custom. 36 www.VIZIO....com Brightness Adjust black levels in the picture. Color Adjust the amount of elements in the picture. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the edges of color in the picture. More Select More to see the detail in darker parts of color first. Backlight Adjust the LED... default middle position is set to On, your HDTV will look washed out. If people's faces look...not produce detail that may be made. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Picture Settings Menu Ambient Light...