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... Chapter 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 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...29 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...30 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...30 4.2.2 Backlight ...30 4.2.3 Contrast ...31 4.2.4 Brightness...
... Chapter 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 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...29 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...30 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...30 4.2.2 Backlight ...30 4.2.3 Contrast ...31 4.2.4 Brightness...
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... & Technical Support ...50 5.4 Compliance ...51 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ...51 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 52 6.1 Specifications ...52 6.2 Glossary - 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 Movie Rating...38 ... 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...43 4.12 Video Input Setup...43 4.13 Video Input Parental Control ...44 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...44 4.14.1 Auto Adjust ...44 4.14.2 Backlight ...44 4.14.3 Contrast ...44 4.14.4 Brightness...45 4.14.5...
... & Technical Support ...50 5.4 Compliance ...51 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ...51 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 52 6.1 Specifications ...52 6.2 Glossary - 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 Movie Rating...38 ... 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...43 4.12 Video Input Setup...43 4.13 Video Input Parental Control ...44 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...44 4.14.1 Auto Adjust ...44 4.14.2 Backlight ...44 4.14.3 Contrast ...44 4.14.4 Brightness...45 4.14.5...
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...button will switch between AV1 (Composite, yellow RCA) and AV2 (Composite, yellow RCA and S-Video) inputs. SLEEP - Repeated pressing of this HDTV. RGB - PIP INPUT - This button will select the Closed Caption mode. MODE - ZOOM (- PIP SIZE - This button will select the... this function is not available on this button to change the picture mode from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. PIP CH (- COMPONENT - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. and +) - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available ...
...button will switch between AV1 (Composite, yellow RCA) and AV2 (Composite, yellow RCA and S-Video) inputs. SLEEP - Repeated pressing of this HDTV. RGB - PIP INPUT - This button will select the Closed Caption mode. MODE - ZOOM (- PIP SIZE - This button will select the... this function is not available on this button to change the picture mode from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. PIP CH (- COMPONENT - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. and +) - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available ...
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...VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this single pin connector. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Component - The complete video signal is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture... provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. DTV Coaxial RF. S-Video (AV2) - Note: For more sharply. It is the ...
...VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this single pin connector. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Component - The complete video signal is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture... provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. DTV Coaxial RF. S-Video (AV2) - Note: For more sharply. It is the ...
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... Connecting a PC Computer 1. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the side of the HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect...Video jack on the side of the product. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for ...
... Connecting a PC Computer 1. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the side of the HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect...Video jack on the side of the product. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for ...
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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... (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 set this timing mode).
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... (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 set this timing mode).
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...program using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box... the modes. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is reached. c. The red light on the HDTV logo on page 47. There are secure. Note: You should be able to 10 seconds before the picture appears. 2. ...
...program using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box... the modes. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is reached. c. The red light on the HDTV logo on page 47. There are secure. Note: You should be able to 10 seconds before the picture appears. 2. ...
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... repeatedly to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the VOL - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control or the VOL + ... adjust. 4. Press the or button on the right hand side of the other settings. button on the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Press the MENU button on the...
... repeatedly to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the VOL - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control or the VOL + ... adjust. 4. Press the or button on the right hand side of the other settings. button on the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Press the MENU button on the...
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VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. button to highlight the... to adjust the level. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 9/20/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com the rest are for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or...
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. button to highlight the... to adjust the level. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 9/20/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com the rest are for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or...
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...see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level. Version 9/20/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page ...Contrast selection. Press the button to see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels. If the brightness is too high the picture will not be able to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be able to see the detail in the ...
...see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level. Version 9/20/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page ...Contrast selection. Press the button to see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels. If the brightness is too high the picture will not be able to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be able to see the detail in the ...
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... look at flesh tones and adjust for viewing TV Programs and Movies. Press the button to the left or right of color first as before. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.7 Tint Press the button to adjust the color. Normal is correct. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu ...will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as the case of the picture. In most cases, the default middle position is best for a realistic appearance. this is often too much color 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to ...
... look at flesh tones and adjust for viewing TV Programs and Movies. Press the button to the left or right of color first as before. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.7 Tint Press the button to adjust the color. Normal is correct. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu ...will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as the case of the picture. In most cases, the default middle position is best for a realistic appearance. this is often too much color 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to ...
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...On or Off. CTI Press the button to highlight Color Enhancement. In some cases, activation of this effect. Use this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. Color Enhancement Press the button to highlight CTI... turn this feature On or Off. The effect will be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Setting Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from the antenna or cable. Press...
...On or Off. CTI Press the button to highlight Color Enhancement. In some cases, activation of this effect. Use this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. Color Enhancement Press the button to highlight CTI... turn this feature On or Off. The effect will be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Setting Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from the antenna or cable. Press...
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... page will disappear and be replaced by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the ...remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to highlight the Bass selection. Press the button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear...
... page will disappear and be replaced by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the ...remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to highlight the Bass selection. Press the button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear...
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.../ TV Input. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. If you did not do this or if your VW26L you will automatically search for TV channels available. Version 9/20/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. button to ... from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. 4.4.1 TV Input When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to the left /right balance. 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. button...
.../ TV Input. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. If you did not do this or if your VW26L you will automatically search for TV channels available. Version 9/20/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. button to ... from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. 4.4.1 TV Input When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to the left /right balance. 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. button...
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... you should change the password. Press the selection. The default password set in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you wish to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV... write down and store the new password in a secure place. Selected programs, movies and channels can do not want to select 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...
... you should change the password. Press the selection. The default password set in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you wish to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV... write down and store the new password in a secure place. Selected programs, movies and channels can do not want to select 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...
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... one of the following: SD Programming 4:3 (Traditional TV) 16:9 (Digital TV and Movies) Panoramic (Stretch the left and right sides of the picture to highlight the Language selection. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.6.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. 4.6 Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed...
... one of the following: SD Programming 4:3 (Traditional TV) 16:9 (Digital TV and Movies) Panoramic (Stretch the left and right sides of the picture to highlight the Language selection. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.6.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. 4.6 Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed...
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4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input... The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for...no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 9/20/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input... The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for...no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 9/20/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
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VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment... The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The menu ...
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment... The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The menu ...
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... no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 4.14.2 Backlight Press the button... between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as...
... no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 4.14.2 Backlight Press the button... between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as...
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... the minimum and maximum available levels. Repeat the procedure to adjust the level. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If you can see any detail in darker parts of a picture. 4.14.4 Brightness Press the button to adjust. Press the or button if... the button to adjust the color. The default is the 9300K setting. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Version 9/20/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator...
... the minimum and maximum available levels. Repeat the procedure to adjust the level. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If you can see any detail in darker parts of a picture. 4.14.4 Brightness Press the button to adjust. Press the or button if... the button to adjust the color. The default is the 9300K setting. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Version 9/20/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator...