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... under license from your new VIZIO VW26L High Definition Television. Version 9/20/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com Thank you register your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call 949-668-...VIZIO VW26L High Definition LCD Television purchase. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. For maximum benefit of your VW26L. For peace of mind and to purchase a plan. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your set...
... under license from your new VIZIO VW26L High Definition Television. Version 9/20/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com Thank you register your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call 949-668-...VIZIO VW26L High Definition LCD Television purchase. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. For maximum benefit of your VW26L. For peace of mind and to purchase a plan. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your set...
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VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO... 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 25 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...27 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...27 3.4 Program Information...28 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...28 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 29 ...
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO... 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 25 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...27 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...27 3.4 Program Information...28 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...28 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 29 ...
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Position ...46 4.14.8 V. Standard Definitions ...53 6.3 Index ...54 Version 9/20/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...36 4.5 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...36 4.5.1 Channel Block ...36 4.5.2 TV Rating...38 4.5.3 ...Sleep Timer ...40 4.6.3 Wide Format ...40 4.6.4 Analog Closed Caption ...41 4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption ...41 4.6.6 Digital Closed Caption Style ...41 4.6.7 Reset All Settings ...41 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...42 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...42 4.9 HDMI Input Setup...42 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...43 4.11 Video...
Position ...46 4.14.8 V. Standard Definitions ...53 6.3 Index ...54 Version 9/20/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...36 4.5 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...36 4.5.1 Channel Block ...36 4.5.2 TV Rating...38 4.5.3 ...Sleep Timer ...40 4.6.3 Wide Format ...40 4.6.4 Analog Closed Caption ...41 4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption ...41 4.6.6 Digital Closed Caption Style ...41 4.6.7 Reset All Settings ...41 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...42 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...42 4.9 HDMI Input Setup...42 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...43 4.11 Video...
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... box here. HDMI 1 - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for right audio inputs. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection... connection. 6. Connect the video and audio from the same source. Connect the primary source for Digital TV.* 7. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Plug-in your area visit www.antennaweb.org. RGB PC - Version 9/20/2007 9 www...
... box here. HDMI 1 - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for right audio inputs. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection... connection. 6. Connect the video and audio from the same source. Connect the primary source for Digital TV.* 7. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Plug-in your area visit www.antennaweb.org. RGB PC - Version 9/20/2007 9 www...
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... Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - TV Coaxial RF. Component - S-Video (AV2) - The VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the... superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. DTV Coaxial RF. Separating the color in this single pin connector. HDMI provides... an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such ...
... Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - TV Coaxial RF. Component - S-Video (AV2) - The VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the... superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. DTV Coaxial RF. Separating the color in this single pin connector. HDMI provides... an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such ...
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...the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other equipment you can use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should...Version 9/20/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters...
...the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other equipment you can use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should...Version 9/20/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters...
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... Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1. Note: a) b) The HDMI input... on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Using an audio cable (...
... Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1. Note: a) b) The HDMI input... on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Using an audio cable (...
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... information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting...
... information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting...
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VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) ...on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 9/20/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your Set Top Box and the other end to the corresponding Video...
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) ...on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 9/20/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your Set Top Box and the other end to the corresponding Video...
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... rear of the product. 2.7 Connecting Connecting a PC Computer 1. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Version 9/20/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to set your VCR or Video Camera user manual for additional information on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the...
... rear of the product. 2.7 Connecting Connecting a PC Computer 1. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Version 9/20/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to set your VCR or Video Camera user manual for additional information on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the...
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Please see the table above for questions on how to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Version 9/20/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175....750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode 2.7.2 Using a PC If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to...
Please see the table above for questions on how to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Version 9/20/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175....750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode 2.7.2 Using a PC If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to...
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... control. 4. Note: If you wish to change the OSD language to the next screen. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using... pressing the TV button on , you through some setup screens. Pressing this button will need to Watch Television 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables to select the correct input source. b. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. ...
... control. 4. Note: If you wish to change the OSD language to the next screen. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using... pressing the TV button on , you through some setup screens. Pressing this button will need to Watch Television 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables to select the correct input source. b. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. ...
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... cable, satellite or off . Version 9/20/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly... on the remote control to see Section 4.17 - Understanding Viewing Modes, on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. The red light on the HDTV logo on the stand will only operate in different size modes on the side of the...
... cable, satellite or off . Version 9/20/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly... on the remote control to see Section 4.17 - Understanding Viewing Modes, on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. The red light on the HDTV logo on the stand will only operate in different size modes on the side of the...
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... one of the HDTV to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Version 9/20/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Once the menu option is turned off. Press the button on the remote control or the VOL - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual...
... one of the HDTV to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Version 9/20/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Once the menu option is turned off. Press the button on the remote control or the VOL - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual...
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...page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as the case of the picture. Version 9/20/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button if you wish to choose the Normal (6500K) or Warm (5400K) option. In most cases, the default middle position .... Normal is the 9300K setting. Use the or button to look too orange try reducing the level of color first as before. The Tint adjusts the hue of this is best for viewing TV Programs and Movies. Repeat the procedure to highlight the Tint selection. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.7 Tint...
...page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as the case of the picture. Version 9/20/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button if you wish to choose the Normal (6500K) or Warm (5400K) option. In most cases, the default middle position .... Normal is the 9300K setting. Use the or button to look too orange try reducing the level of color first as before. The Tint adjusts the hue of this is best for viewing TV Programs and Movies. Repeat the procedure to highlight the Tint selection. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.7 Tint...
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... feature adjusts the backlight level automatically according to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Setting Press the button to the picture content. Press the or button to another. This feature can result in a more... this feature On or Off. Version 9/20/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Color Enhancement Press the button to limit excessive white in the...
... feature adjusts the backlight level automatically according to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Setting Press the button to the picture content. Press the or button to another. This feature can result in a more... this feature On or Off. Version 9/20/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Color Enhancement Press the button to limit excessive white in the...
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...Block If you can do this by the TV. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.4.3 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will continue with Parental settings. Select the channel you should change the password. ...Press the button to watch comfortably or they may be made available only after pressing the GUIDE button on the Parental Control. Version 9/20/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the selection. Selected...
...Block If you can do this by the TV. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.4.3 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will continue with Parental settings. Select the channel you should change the password. ...Press the button to watch comfortably or they may be made available only after pressing the GUIDE button on the Parental Control. Version 9/20/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the selection. Selected...
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... to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Version 9/20/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com Enter it correctly. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.5.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the...
... to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Version 9/20/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com Enter it correctly. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.5.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the...
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VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.6.4 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to select Custom. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to the default factory settings.... 4.6.7 Reset All Settings Press the button to change the font size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the Closed Caption. The default is Broadcast which means the style is available in the Setup menu. Version 9/20/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the ...
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.6.4 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to select Custom. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to the default factory settings.... 4.6.7 Reset All Settings Press the button to change the font size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the Closed Caption. The default is Broadcast which means the style is available in the Setup menu. Version 9/20/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the ...
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...picture will look washed out. 4.14.5 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the color. this is COOL; The default is the 9300K setting. Press the OK button when finished. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Press the or button if you can see ...in darker parts of a picture. 4.14.4 Brightness Press the button to choose the Normal or Custom option. Version 9/20/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the other colors if desired. Repeat...
...picture will look washed out. 4.14.5 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the color. this is COOL; The default is the 9300K setting. Press the OK button when finished. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Press the or button if you can see ...in darker parts of a picture. 4.14.4 Brightness Press the button to choose the Normal or Custom option. Version 9/20/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the other colors if desired. Repeat...