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... number located on your registration card and mail it in. Thank you for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A High Definition LCD Television purchase. For maximum benefit of Dolby Laboratories. These plans give additional coverage...
... number located on your registration card and mail it in. Thank you for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A High Definition LCD Television purchase. For maximum benefit of Dolby Laboratories. These plans give additional coverage...
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... the product in environments with the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV. • A distance of at least 3 feet should be used for the installation, use the product if any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS ... abnormality occurs. Version 11/28/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com To prevent the product from the type of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV falls, it will protect the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV from that the power connector and any other hazards...
... the product in environments with the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV. • A distance of at least 3 feet should be used for the installation, use the product if any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS ... abnormality occurs. Version 11/28/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com To prevent the product from the type of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV falls, it will protect the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV from that the power connector and any other hazards...
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... gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. please exercise care when unpacking the HDTV. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A and it from transportation ...damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information Version 11/28/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the VX20L HDTV20A is about 20...
... gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. please exercise care when unpacking the HDTV. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A and it from transportation ...damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information Version 11/28/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the VX20L HDTV20A is about 20...
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... TV. When an extension cord is about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for VX20L ...VIZIO VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 85W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to mount your VIZIO HDTV. If you must not be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV...
... TV. When an extension cord is about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for VX20L ...VIZIO VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 85W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to mount your VIZIO HDTV. If you must not be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV...
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... to read the instructions of the TV. The screw type required is 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically. To remove the stand base 1. The metal bracket remaining will depend on the wall for removing the stand base. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A can fit securely to a mount...
... to read the instructions of the TV. The screw type required is 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically. To remove the stand base 1. The metal bracket remaining will depend on the wall for removing the stand base. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A can fit securely to a mount...
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... 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 Status ...33 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 34 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...34 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...35 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...35 4.2.2 Backlight ...36 4.2.3 Brightness...
... 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 Status ...33 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 34 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...34 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...35 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...35 4.2.2 Backlight ...36 4.2.3 Brightness...
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...-and-white information and the other containing the color information. Version 11/28/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com TV Coaxial RF. It is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black... 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A 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. The complete video signal is the connection ...
...-and-white information and the other containing the color information. Version 11/28/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com TV Coaxial RF. It is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black... 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A 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. The complete video signal is the connection ...
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... antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for... detailed information. Connect the "Output to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2...
... antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for... detailed information. Connect the "Output to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2...
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...the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. b) Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the Remote Control...white color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Connecting your cable or satellite operator. 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. Note: To maintain the display...
...the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. b) Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the Remote Control...white color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Connecting your cable or satellite operator. 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. Note: To maintain the display...
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... remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI... input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI...
... remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI... input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI...
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... viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component ...Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component input (green color area - Connect the Y...
... viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component ...Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component input (green color area - Connect the Y...
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... Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top... Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow...
... Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top... Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow...
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... www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Version 11/28/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to...
... www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Version 11/28/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to...
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... the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more... by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Version 11/28/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to your DVD player. 5. Turn...
... the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more... by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Version 11/28/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to your DVD player. 5. Turn...
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... row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Note: Refer to your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component input (green color area - VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the...
... row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Note: Refer to your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component input (green color area - VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the...
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...L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. row of connectors furthest from you when viewing from the rear of the TV) on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good) : Turn off the power to... for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Version 11/28/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV/S-VIDEO) Connecting...
...L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. row of connectors furthest from you when viewing from the rear of the TV) on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good) : Turn off the power to... for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Version 11/28/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV/S-VIDEO) Connecting...
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... and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 11/28/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or Video Camera and connect... with the S-Video output on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the S-Video jack in the AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of...
... and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 11/28/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or Video Camera and connect... with the S-Video output on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the S-Video jack in the AV input (yellow/red area) at the rear of...
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...it to the optical AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the VX20L HDTV20A. Turn on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to external speakers. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of ... screen or repeatedly to return to your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the on the power to select the corresponding audio input. Version 11/28/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On...
...it to the optical AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the VX20L HDTV20A. Turn on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to external speakers. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output of ... screen or repeatedly to return to your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the on the power to select the corresponding audio input. Version 11/28/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On...
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... input (blue area) at 60Hz. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at... P P 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 11/28/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the...
... input (blue area) at 60Hz. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at... P P 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 11/28/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the...
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... an AC wall socket. 2. Press the button on the remote to go to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Version 11/28/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Initial Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If you want. please press the... 5. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 13 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3. The Language choice screen will come up. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the back of...
... an AC wall socket. 2. Press the button on the remote to go to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Version 11/28/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Initial Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If you want. please press the... 5. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 13 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3. The Language choice screen will come up. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the back of...