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... system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Article 810 of the National Electrical ... grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. Version 9/20/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to...
... system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Article 810 of the National Electrical ... grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. Version 9/20/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to...
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...If you choose to mount the VW26L on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for viewing. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VIZIO HDTV. After the stand base is required, use the power cord designated for TV. usually supplied by using the .... If you must not be kept on the stand base or mounted on a flat surface to shorten the service life of the TV and the wall. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW26L can either be defeated. For proper ventilation, you would like to do the attachment of the...
...If you choose to mount the VW26L on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for viewing. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VIZIO HDTV. After the stand base is required, use the power cord designated for TV. usually supplied by using the .... If you must not be kept on the stand base or mounted on a flat surface to shorten the service life of the TV and the wall. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW26L can either be defeated. For proper ventilation, you would like to do the attachment of the...
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... a PC ...24 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...
... a PC ...24 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...
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Standard Definitions ...53 6.3 Index ...54 Version 9/20/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com Position ...46 4.14.8 V. Position ...46 4.14.9 Fine Tune ...46 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...46 4.16 PC... ...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 4.5.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...39 4.5.5 Change the Password ...39 4.6 Input Setup ...40 4.6.1...
Standard Definitions ...53 6.3 Index ...54 Version 9/20/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com Position ...46 4.14.8 V. Position ...46 4.14.9 Fine Tune ...46 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...46 4.16 PC... ...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 4.5.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...39 4.5.5 Change the Password ...39 4.6 Input Setup ...40 4.6.1...
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... to the previous menu level. The orange color band on the side of the TV indicates this buttons steps through which all of this connection. Connect your power outlet, the HDTV name on by pressing the button once. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Remote Control Sensor - When...
... to the previous menu level. The orange color band on the side of the TV indicates this buttons steps through which all of this connection. Connect your power outlet, the HDTV name on by pressing the button once. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Remote Control Sensor - When...
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... the video and audio from Cable Box) for digital video such as a VCR or video game. HDMI 1 - 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. AC IN - The blue color band on the rear of -the-wall, not from ...a computer here. From left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 5. ...
... the video and audio from Cable Box) for digital video such as a VCR or video game. HDMI 1 - 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. AC IN - The blue color band on the rear of -the-wall, not from ...a computer here. From left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 5. ...
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...select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. These buttons change the channels up or down . These buttons turn the TV on and off. MENU - This button displays program information. Use this button for DTV. Blinks when the remote operates. LAST -.... GUIDE - Use these buttons to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Remote LED - EXIT - Number Button Pad - INPUT - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8...
...select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. These buttons change the channels up or down . These buttons turn the TV on and off. MENU - This button displays program information. Use this button for DTV. Blinks when the remote operates. LAST -.... GUIDE - Use these buttons to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Remote LED - EXIT - Number Button Pad - INPUT - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8...
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...an RGB Analog component such as a PC. PIP - This button has no effect because this function is not available on this HDTV. PIP SIZE - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are 4:3... and 16:9. The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. This button allows the user to select TV. This button will select the MTS options of this HDTV...
...an RGB Analog component such as a PC. PIP - This button has no effect because this function is not available on this HDTV. PIP SIZE - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are 4:3... and 16:9. The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. This button allows the user to select TV. This button will select the MTS options of this HDTV...
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...use the specified AA batteries. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from the front of the receiver window, about 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to transmit the commands. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA ... batteries. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down...
...use the specified AA batteries. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from the front of the receiver window, about 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to transmit the commands. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA ... batteries. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down...
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...red, green and blue color components. Note: For more sharply. The VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 9/20/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Component - This is the most commonly used video connection. HDMI ... (analog) White Black Blue Green Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - This is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA) - The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. ... of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.
...red, green and blue color components. Note: For more sharply. The VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 9/20/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Component - This is the most commonly used video connection. HDMI ... (analog) White Black Blue Green Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - This is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA) - The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. ... of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.
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...connector. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 9/20/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to Hwww.antennaweb.orgH for DTV 1. Select DTV ...not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out- Refer to the HDTV. 4. Refer to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2 Coaxial (RF)...
...connector. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 9/20/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to Hwww.antennaweb.orgH for DTV 1. Select DTV ...not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out- Refer to the HDTV. 4. Refer to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2 Coaxial (RF)...
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...from your VCR 1. Connect the "Output to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of -the- VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the ...rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote ...
...from your VCR 1. Connect the "Output to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of -the- VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the ...rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote ...
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... connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or... satellite operator. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the remote or side of the HDTV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and...
... connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or... satellite operator. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the remote or side of the HDTV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and...
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... 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly...
... 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly...
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... to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Version 9/20/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors ...connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user ...
... to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Version 9/20/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors ...connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user ...
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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 ... 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 the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Please see...
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 ... 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 the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Please see...
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...an AC wall socket. 2. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. the default English option is not the first time the HDTV has been powered on , the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will need to ...press the button on the remote control. 4. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the remote control. b. Version 9/20/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to Watch Television 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Pressing this option within the...
...an AC wall socket. 2. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. the default English option is not the first time the HDTV has been powered on , the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will need to ...press the button on the remote control. 4. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the remote control. b. Version 9/20/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to Watch Television 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Pressing this option within the...
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... direction to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to show the progress of antenna and in all areas. Version 9/20/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com The Channel Scan screen will be displayed to point your antenna. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual d. Note:...If you do not want to scan for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to exit and begin watching TV. If you are using Cable, press the button to highlight Skip Scan and then press the OK button. e. Press the OK button on the ...
... direction to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to show the progress of antenna and in all areas. Version 9/20/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com The Channel Scan screen will be displayed to point your antenna. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual d. Note:...If you do not want to scan for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to exit and begin watching TV. If you are using Cable, press the button to highlight Skip Scan and then press the OK button. e. Press the OK button on the ...
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...or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. If you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is reached. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Wide Using this feature, you ...by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. It can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Note: You should be able to change the channel. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top ...
...or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. If you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is reached. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Wide Using this feature, you ...by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. It can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Note: You should be able to change the channel. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top ...
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... down the channels. Press the or button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program ...information for the channel you are watching will update with the program schedule for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV...
... down the channels. Press the or button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program ...information for the channel you are watching will update with the program schedule for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV...