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... accessories and installation services for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of enjoyment from your registration card. IMAGES USED .... © 2008 VIZIO INC. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks of your HDTV for your new VIZIO VM190XVT or VM230XVT television purchase. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll...
... accessories and installation services for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of enjoyment from your registration card. IMAGES USED .... © 2008 VIZIO INC. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks of your HDTV for your new VIZIO VM190XVT or VM230XVT television purchase. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll...
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...in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to digitalonly broadcasting. 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 ...proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. After the switch, analog-only television sets that the antenna or cable system is intended to be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out ...
...in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to digitalonly broadcasting. 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 ...proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. After the switch, analog-only television sets that the antenna or cable system is intended to be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out ...
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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 ...9 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 Front Panel ...10 Rear Panel Connections...
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 ...9 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 Front Panel ...10 Rear Panel Connections...
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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...
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...
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... wing screw. Remove the remote control, batteries, base, and AC/DC power adapter. 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 and the wall. Avoid installing your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating...
... wing screw. Remove the remote control, batteries, base, and AC/DC power adapter. 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 and the wall. Avoid installing your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating...
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... Optical connector for service. 7. For cable and satellite set top box here. 9. Connect composite or S-Video video devices, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connectors. 4. Headphones-Connect your HDTV to a permanent object to connect the external audio from...DVD Player or set -top boxes, we recommend that you want to connect to a wall outlet. 2. AV/S-VIDEO- Connect the other end to a DVI enabled device, use a HDMI or component cable connection for purchase from the HDTV speakers. 6. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1.
... Optical connector for service. 7. For cable and satellite set top box here. 9. Connect composite or S-Video video devices, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connectors. 4. Headphones-Connect your HDTV to a permanent object to connect the external audio from...DVD Player or set -top boxes, we recommend that you want to connect to a wall outlet. 2. AV/S-VIDEO- Connect the other end to a DVI enabled device, use a HDMI or component cable connection for purchase from the HDTV speakers. 6. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1.
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...in open menus. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Version 11/16/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO-Press to select a channel or enter a password. You can also press the left navigation key. MUTE-...display program information. Press to turn the TV on and off. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to skip forward in open menus, adjust other TV settings such as Brightness and Contrast, or turn the volume up or down . CH ▲/▼-Press to navigate in 15 second increments. Fast ...
...in open menus. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Version 11/16/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO-Press to select a channel or enter a password. You can also press the left navigation key. MUTE-...display program information. Press to turn the TV on and off. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to skip forward in open menus, adjust other TV settings such as Brightness and Contrast, or turn the volume up or down . CH ▲/▼-Press to navigate in 15 second increments. Fast ...
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...Savings preferences Add your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 14 www.VIZIO.com Insert the batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you will automatically play and... guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV, and then plug the AC-DC Power Block into ...
...Savings preferences Add your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 14 www.VIZIO.com Insert the batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you will automatically play and... guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV, and then plug the AC-DC Power Block into ...
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.... and skips forward and rewinds in 15 second increments. exits back to live program and starts recording for a few seconds. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Pause-Live-TV (PLT) This feature allows you press the INFO button, an information header is changed or when you 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 ...
.... and skips forward and rewinds in 15 second increments. exits back to live program and starts recording for a few seconds. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Pause-Live-TV (PLT) This feature allows you press the INFO button, an information header is changed or when you 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 ...
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...This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Refer to your Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added security and protection. Select HDMI-1 or ... HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 input on your HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes ...
...This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Refer to your Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added security and protection. Select HDMI-1 or ... HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 input on your HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes ...
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... on the power to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using Composite Video (Compatible) 1. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) 1. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for more information. 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. 2. Perform an Auto Channel...
... on the power to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using Composite Video (Compatible) 1. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) 1. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for more information. 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. 2. Perform an Auto Channel...
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... Auto Channel scan. Version 11/16/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 3. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your...coaxial (RF) connector from your DVD player to the AV/S-VIDEO L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. 5. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for Standard TV or Digital TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on...
... Auto Channel scan. Version 11/16/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 3. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your...coaxial (RF) connector from your DVD player to the AV/S-VIDEO L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. 5. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for Standard TV or Digital TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on...
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...audio with the content being used. 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Turn on your HDTV. Set computer to your HDTV and Home Theater. Change the input on your Home Theater to transmit audio from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the... on the remote control or side of the optical cable to the optical connection on your HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to 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 ...
...audio with the content being used. 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Turn on your HDTV. Set computer to your HDTV and Home Theater. Change the input on your Home Theater to transmit audio from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the... on the remote control or side of the optical cable to the optical connection on your HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to 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 ...
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... the navigation keys around the OK button to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. 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 several menu options. The HDTV Settings App allows you want to exit the On Screen Menu completely when finished making...
... the navigation keys around the OK button to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. 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 several menu options. The HDTV Settings App allows you want to exit the On Screen Menu completely when finished making...
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...the following options will be available if Caption Style is set to turn off the TV in the CC sub-menu, press the OK button or the right navigation button. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or Off. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual CC (Closed Caption) To select the options.... Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. Version 11/16/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Closed Caption for regular TV is displayed) Background Opacity (sets the transparency of the background) Window Color (color of the area where characters are displayed) ...
...the following options will be available if Caption Style is set to turn off the TV in the CC sub-menu, press the OK button or the right navigation button. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or Off. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual CC (Closed Caption) To select the options.... Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. Version 11/16/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Closed Caption for regular TV is displayed) Background Opacity (sets the transparency of the background) Window Color (color of the area where characters are displayed) ...
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... Picture menu allows you to the DTV / TV Input. See Picture Settings Menu below for analog and digital channels. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your HDTV. When the search is in your HDTV is done, press OK to begin watching your setup has changed, you...
... Picture menu allows you to the DTV / TV Input. See Picture Settings Menu below for analog and digital channels. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your HDTV. When the search is in your HDTV is done, press OK to begin watching your setup has changed, you...
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...channel to be able to show the list of 10 preset labels. 4. This option can make your HDTV when you can have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of just HDMI-1. Position Adjust the ...navigation button to select Input Labels, and then press OK to change, and then press OK. 3. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in memory you will... select the new input label name, and then press OK. Horiz. PC Settings Select if you are in the VGA input mode. Press down navigation button to the HDMI-1 input,...
...channel to be able to show the list of 10 preset labels. 4. This option can make your HDTV when you can have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of just HDMI-1. Position Adjust the ...navigation button to select Input Labels, and then press OK to change, and then press OK. 3. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in memory you will... select the new input label name, and then press OK. Horiz. PC Settings Select if you are in the VGA input mode. Press down navigation button to the HDMI-1 input,...
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... typing in the Parental sub-menu, press OK and then create and/or enter a password. Violence 32 www.VIZIO.com Strongly cautioned TV-MA - Adult language S - VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual To make your own custom label: 1. Press down navigation button to select Custom Label and then press... can do this by the TV. Parental Controls If you want to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Parental settings: Rating Enable Select from being displayed. A new menu will see the new name you have finished changing the names of inputs. 2. Channel...
... typing in the Parental sub-menu, press OK and then create and/or enter a password. Violence 32 www.VIZIO.com Strongly cautioned TV-MA - Adult language S - VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual To make your own custom label: 1. Press down navigation button to select Custom Label and then press... can do this by the TV. Parental Controls If you want to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Parental settings: Rating Enable Select from being displayed. A new menu will see the new name you have finished changing the names of inputs. 2. Channel...
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... to factory default. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual RESET LOCKS Return all Parental Control lock settings to change the language of the menu. You can manually adjust Today's Date and Current Time. 34 www.VIZIO.com Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your selection or to OFF. Current Time Manually set the time when...
... to factory default. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual RESET LOCKS Return all Parental Control lock settings to change the language of the menu. You can manually adjust Today's Date and Current Time. 34 www.VIZIO.com Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your selection or to OFF. Current Time Manually set the time when...
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.... Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make the selection, and then press OK to confirm your Home Theater System. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Audio Settings Menu Audio Mode Choose from On or Off. Optical Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for ... the Audio menu will pass all Audio settings to the left or the right. When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level. You can also adjust Bass and Treble. VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to the audio through your...
.... Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make the selection, and then press OK to confirm your Home Theater System. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Audio Settings Menu Audio Mode Choose from On or Off. Optical Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for ... the Audio menu will pass all Audio settings to the left or the right. When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level. You can also adjust Bass and Treble. VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to the audio through your...