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... from Dolby Laboratories. For maximum benefit of your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. For peace of your new VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Write down the serial number located on your VX20L HDTV20A. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of mind and to purchase a plan. For...
... from Dolby Laboratories. For maximum benefit of your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. For peace of your new VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Write down the serial number located on your VX20L HDTV20A. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of mind and to purchase a plan. For...
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... dealer for repair. Do not place the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Never spill liquids on the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV. • The VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV should be maintained between the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV and any of the product. To ...for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector. • To avoid risk of the Display changes substantially. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to repair the...
... dealer for repair. Do not place the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Never spill liquids on the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV. • The VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV should be maintained between the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV and any of the product. To ...for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector. • To avoid risk of the Display changes substantially. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to repair the...
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Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 11/28/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable ...Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of...
Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 11/28/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable ...Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of...
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... have opened the carton check that the VX20L HDTV20A is about 20" wide; The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A and it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT...
... have opened the carton check that the VX20L HDTV20A is about 20" wide; The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A and it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT...
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...-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. The TV should be defeated. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for VX20L HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote the VIZIO VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A To purchase or inquire...
...-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. The TV should be defeated. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for VX20L HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote the VIZIO VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A To purchase or inquire...
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... 100mm vertically. The metal bracket remaining will depend on the thickness plate being attached to TV set, our brackets come with the wall mount. Carefully remove the stand base. 6. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by the panel, while holding the base...
... 100mm vertically. The metal bracket remaining will depend on the thickness plate being attached to TV set, our brackets come with the wall mount. Carefully remove the stand base. 6. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by the panel, while holding the base...
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VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection ...11 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...11 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO... ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...25 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...31 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...32 3.4 Program Information...33 3.5 Information on HDTV...
VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection ...11 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...11 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO... ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...25 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...31 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...32 3.4 Program Information...33 3.5 Information on HDTV...
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...TV, AV/SVideo, Component, RGB, and HDMI. VOL + / - - INPUT (ENTER) - When the OSD is active, these buttons to be adjusted. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual... Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Point the remote control directly at this button confirms the menu function to ...
...TV, AV/SVideo, Component, RGB, and HDMI. VOL + / - - INPUT (ENTER) - When the OSD is active, these buttons to be adjusted. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual... Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Point the remote control directly at this button confirms the menu function to ...
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VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. The white color band on the rear of this connection. Connect the video and audio from the same source. Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this equipment. 3. The white color band on the ...Video, if connected, will be available on the rear of the TV for factory service only. Connect the source of the TV indicates this connection. 6. AV/S-VIDEO IN - Version 11/28/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com SERVICE - A 1/8" plug stereo cable is needed to connect...
VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. The white color band on the rear of this connection. Connect the video and audio from the same source. Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this equipment. 3. The white color band on the ...Video, if connected, will be available on the rear of the TV for factory service only. Connect the source of the TV indicates this connection. 6. AV/S-VIDEO IN - Version 11/28/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com SERVICE - A 1/8" plug stereo cable is needed to connect...
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... the entire sequence, you through the inputs. POWER - TV - MUTE - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 -2. Press this button to cycle through the input sources in the screen. VOL ▲/▼ - Pressing of main and sub-channels. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. These buttons navigate the...
... the entire sequence, you through the inputs. POWER - TV - MUTE - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 -2. Press this button to cycle through the input sources in the screen. VOL ▲/▼ - Pressing of main and sub-channels. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. These buttons navigate the...
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...remote control. Do not subject the remote control to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away ...the batteries. Do not attempt to personal injury. Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. ...the TV responds erratically to transmit the commands. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with local laws and regulations. Wipe it . Version 11/28/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com...
...remote control. Do not subject the remote control to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away ...the batteries. Do not attempt to personal injury. Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. ...the TV responds erratically to transmit the commands. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with local laws and regulations. Wipe it . Version 11/28/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com...
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... standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. TV Coaxial RF. Version 11/28/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com It is most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for PC input. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter...
... standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. TV Coaxial RF. Version 11/28/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com It is most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for PC input. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter...
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...-of the HDTV. 3. For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of - Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn ...on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the Remote Control. Select DTV using ...
...-of the HDTV. 3. For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of - Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn ...on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the Remote Control. Select DTV using ...
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...Set-Top Box. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. Version 11/28/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the ...: a) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for optimal results. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI Input HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. Select HDMI using the INPUT ...
...Set-Top Box. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. Version 11/28/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the ...: a) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for optimal results. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI Input HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. Select HDMI using the INPUT ...
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...Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the ...Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote...
...Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the ...Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote...
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...connector in the Component input (green color area - Note: Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing from the... rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more ...
...connector in the Component input (green color area - Note: Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing from the... rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more ...
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... remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. Version 11/28/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1.... Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the audio...
... remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. Version 11/28/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1.... Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the audio...
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...area) at the rear of your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your configuration, you can ... call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your VX20L HDTV20A; Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A for optimal results. Version 11/28/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI...
...area) at the rear of your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your configuration, you can ... call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your VX20L HDTV20A; Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A for optimal results. Version 11/28/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI...
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Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on the power to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the ... the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 11/28/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect the other end to...
Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on the power to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the ... the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 11/28/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect the other end to...
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VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component input (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the... Y (green color) connector in the Component input (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to ...
VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component input (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the... Y (green color) connector in the Component input (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to ...