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...antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information ...that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. Version 9/20/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to proper grounding ...
...antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information ...that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. Version 9/20/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to proper grounding ...
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... must allow space between the back of the cables and cords from your VW26L. 2. Unplug all of the TV and the wall. For proper ventilation, you choose to mount your VIZIO HDTV. Version 9/20/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your...
... must allow space between the back of the cables and cords from your VW26L. 2. Unplug all of the TV and the wall. For proper ventilation, you choose to mount your VIZIO HDTV. Version 9/20/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your...
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... Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13 2.2 Coaxial (RF) ...14 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 14 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV ...15 2.2.3 Using...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...31 4.2.5 Sharpness ...31 4.2.6 Color ...31 4.2.7 Tint......
... Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13 2.2 Coaxial (RF) ...14 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 14 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV ...15 2.2.3 Using...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...31 4.2.5 Sharpness ...31 4.2.6 Color ...31 4.2.7 Tint......
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... ...51 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 52 6.1 Specifications ...52 6.2 Glossary - 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 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 Language...
... ...51 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 52 6.1 Specifications ...52 6.2 Glossary - 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 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 Language...
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...Use these buttons to the speaker volume. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2 (SVideo or Video), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. Headphone - Power 'HDTV' light - MENU - ...While the OSD is active, this button will return to the previous menu level. INPUT - SERVICE - Version 9/20/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Remote Control Sensor - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, ...
...Use these buttons to the speaker volume. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2 (SVideo or Video), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. Headphone - Power 'HDTV' light - MENU - ...While the OSD is active, this button will return to the previous menu level. INPUT - SERVICE - Version 9/20/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Remote Control Sensor - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, ...
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...video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 5. Version 9/20/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. For users who want to connect to connect the external audio from a computer here.... COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect...
...video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 5. Version 9/20/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. For users who want to connect to connect the external audio from a computer here.... COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect...
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... - CH (+ or -) - EXIT - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). OK - Version 9/20/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Remote LED - Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. LAST - ...(Dash) - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. INPUT - POWER - These buttons turn the TV on and off. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. INFO - Note: this button for DTV. Blinks when the remote operates. This button...
... - CH (+ or -) - EXIT - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). OK - Version 9/20/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Remote LED - Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. LAST - ...(Dash) - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. INPUT - POWER - These buttons turn the TV on and off. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. INFO - Note: this button for DTV. Blinks when the remote operates. This button...
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... - Repeated pressing of this HDTV. PIP CH (- This button has no effect because this function is not available on this button to select TV. This button has no effect because this function is not available on this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. Version 9/...20/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com SLEEP - MTS - Press this HDTV. This button has no effect because this function is not available on this HDTV. This button ...
... - Repeated pressing of this HDTV. PIP CH (- This button has no effect because this function is not available on this button to select TV. This button has no effect because this function is not available on this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. Version 9/...20/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com SLEEP - MTS - Press this HDTV. This button has no effect because this function is not available on this HDTV. This button ...
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... Do not subject the remote control to transmit the commands. Re-attach the battery cover. Version 9/20/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to undue physical stress, such as striking or... dropping it with a volatile solvent. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do...
... Do not subject the remote control to transmit the commands. Re-attach the battery cover. Version 9/20/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to undue physical stress, such as striking or... dropping it with a volatile solvent. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do...
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...this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this single pin connector. The VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture ... Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - When used for digital displays. TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is the connection for PC input. S-Video (AV2) - The video signal is most commonly used for standard NTSC...
...this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this single pin connector. The VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture ... Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - When used for digital displays. TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is the connection for PC input. S-Video (AV2) - The video signal is most commonly used for standard NTSC...
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... (HD). Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Version 9/20/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Refer to Hwww.antennaweb.orgH for DTV 1. of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the...). Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out- VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2 Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital...
... (HD). Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Version 9/20/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Refer to Hwww.antennaweb.orgH for DTV 1. of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the...). Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out- VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2 Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital...
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...of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV 3. Version 9/20/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. wall, not from your antenna or cable... (out-of your VCR 1. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of ...
...of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV 3. Version 9/20/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. wall, not from your antenna or cable... (out-of your VCR 1. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of ...
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...) connector in the Component group (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. Version 9/20/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your HDTV... requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of the...
...) connector in the Component group (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. Version 9/20/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your HDTV... requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of the...
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...Top Box. 2. Note: Refer to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio... associated with the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the Remote Control...
...Top Box. 2. Note: Refer to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio... associated with the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the Remote Control...
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... Component button on your DVD player and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 9/20/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to your DVD Player (Better): 1. Note: Refer to you when viewing from the rear... of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. Turn off the...
... Component button on your DVD player and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 9/20/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to your DVD Player (Better): 1. Note: Refer to you when viewing from the rear... of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. Turn off the...
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Please see the table above for questions on how to set this timing mode). 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... 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 the table above for questions on how to set this timing mode). 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... 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.
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... power cord to select the correct input source. Note: If you do not see pages 13 ~ 23 for detailed steps) 3. Version 9/20/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control to Watch Television 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV... input in the previous steps and you through some setup screens. If it is highlighted. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see this button will need to repeat step 4 (above) to the power cord connector on ...
... power cord to select the correct input source. Note: If you do not see pages 13 ~ 23 for detailed steps) 3. Version 9/20/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control to Watch Television 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV... input in the previous steps and you through some setup screens. If it is highlighted. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see this button will need to repeat step 4 (above) to the power cord connector on ...
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... screen will be displayed; Press the button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; e. consult your antenna. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; default choice is Antenna. The ... areas. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to commence the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Version 9/20/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com The screen will be stored into memory. Press the OK button on the remote to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup...
... screen will be displayed; Press the button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; e. consult your antenna. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; default choice is Antenna. The ... areas. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to commence the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Version 9/20/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com The screen will be stored into memory. Press the OK button on the remote to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup...
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...you do not, make sure that all of the HDTV. TV Channels To step up or down will only operate in different size modes on the side of the HDTV to switch among the modes. Version 9/20/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com If you are 3 options for the next or ...previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- Note: You should be able to 10 seconds before the picture appears. 2. button on page 47. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off . Fore more information see a picture.
...you do not, make sure that all of the HDTV. TV Channels To step up or down will only operate in different size modes on the side of the HDTV to switch among the modes. Version 9/20/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com If you are 3 options for the next or ...previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- Note: You should be able to 10 seconds before the picture appears. 2. button on page 47. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off . Fore more information see a picture.
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...on the screen. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available Version 9/20/2007 ATSC HDTV (High Definition TV) 28 www.VIZIO.com Source is displayed for the channel. Press the or button... to scroll up or down the channels. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the...
...on the screen. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available Version 9/20/2007 ATSC HDTV (High Definition TV) 28 www.VIZIO.com Source is displayed for the channel. Press the or button... to scroll up or down the channels. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the...