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... new VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A High Definition Television. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VX20L HDTV20A. We hope you for future reference. For assistance, please call us at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). We recommend you register your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A High Definition LCD Television...
... new VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A High Definition Television. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VX20L HDTV20A. We hope you for future reference. For assistance, please call us at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). We recommend you register your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A High Definition LCD Television...
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...Do not expose this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. • Do not place the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV on the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV. • The VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV should be used for the product. If any objects on the housing. When the product will protect ... appliance safely. o The Display is dropped or damaged in any object into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. 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 ...
...Do not expose this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. • Do not place the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV on the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV. • The VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV should be used for the product. If any objects on the housing. When the product will protect ... appliance safely. o The Display is dropped or damaged in any object into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. 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 ...
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...periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection ...Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system ...
...periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection ...Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system ...
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...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 accompanying accessories are included. Now you have opened the carton check... that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. The VX20L HDTV20A weighs approximately 17lb and is in good condition and that all of the accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that the VX20L HDTV20A is about 20...
...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 accompanying accessories are included. Now you have opened the carton check... that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. The VX20L HDTV20A weighs approximately 17lb and is in good condition and that all of the accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that the VX20L HDTV20A is about 20...
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... 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 about 85W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to ...888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. For proper ventilation, you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO HDTV. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. VIZIO offers professional installation services. The...
... 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 about 85W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to ...888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. For proper ventilation, you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO HDTV. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. VIZIO offers professional installation services. The...
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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. 5. Place the VX20L HDTV20A face down on the wall for viewing. The pitch of the cables and cords from your specific mount to properly hang the VX20L HDTV20A...mount the VX20L HDTV20A on the back of your VX20L HDTV20A. 2. The length of the TV. Push up the plastic panel on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com ...
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. 5. Place the VX20L HDTV20A face down on the wall for viewing. The pitch of the cables and cords from your specific mount to properly hang the VX20L HDTV20A...mount the VX20L HDTV20A on the back of your VX20L HDTV20A. 2. The length of the TV. Push up the plastic panel on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com ...
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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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VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Use these buttons function as left ... will return to the sensor. If a sub-menu is the window through which all of this button will return to step up and down the TV channels. While the OSD is not active, pressing this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you will display the current input mode. Repeated pressing of...
VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Use these buttons function as left ... will return to the sensor. If a sub-menu is the window through which all of this button will return to step up and down the TV channels. While the OSD is not active, pressing this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you will display the current input mode. Repeated pressing of...
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...to an antenna or digital cable (out-of this input for factory service only. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 8. COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with an input which is needed to connect the audio out from computer. 5. Connect... as a DVD Player or set top box through this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to the 1/8" jack connector in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. A 1/8" plug stereo cable is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with ...
...to an antenna or digital cable (out-of this input for factory service only. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 8. COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with an input which is needed to connect the audio out from computer. 5. Connect... as a DVD Player or set top box through this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to the 1/8" jack connector in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. A 1/8" plug stereo cable is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with ...
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... Pressing of the program being viewed is shown. VOL ▲/▼ - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 -2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Press this button once and the information of this button to the beginning. - (DASH) - COMPONENT - LAST ... this button to select the HDMI input. Press this button to select the Component (YPbPr) input. This button turn the TV on and off. HEADPHONE - Connect your headphone here for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Press it again to return ...
... Pressing of the program being viewed is shown. VOL ▲/▼ - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 -2. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Press this button once and the information of this button to the beginning. - (DASH) - COMPONENT - LAST ... this button to select the HDMI input. Press this button to select the Component (YPbPr) input. This button turn the TV on and off. HEADPHONE - Connect your headphone here for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Press it again to return ...
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... not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk...long period of the receiver window, 30° 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 from .... Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery ...
... not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk...long period of the receiver window, 30° 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 from .... Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery ...
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...signal is most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for PC input. TV Coaxial RF. This enhancement over a single cable. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) ...a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 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...
...signal is most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for PC input. TV Coaxial RF. This enhancement over a single cable. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) ...a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 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...
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... the Remote Control. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the power to the HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information...
... the Remote Control. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the power to the HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information...
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Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: a) The ... (HDCP). See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. b) Refer to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. 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. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI...
Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: a) The ... (HDCP). See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. b) Refer to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. 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. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI...
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...the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV..., or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 11/28/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV Set-...
...the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV..., or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 11/28/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV Set-...
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... input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 11/28/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com 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 Component button on your cable or satellite...rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the remote or side of the HDTV. 6. Select Component using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2...
... input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 11/28/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com 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 Component button on your cable or satellite...rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the remote or side of the HDTV. 6. Select Component using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2...
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... Video (yellow color) connector in the AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 11/28/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio output... rear of the product. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the ...
... Video (yellow color) connector in the AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 11/28/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio output... rear of the product. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the ...
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... (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A for optimal results. Turn on the power to 10 meters. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have ...www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting your VX20L HDTV20A; Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI Input DVD...
... (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A for optimal results. Turn on the power to 10 meters. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have ...www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting your VX20L HDTV20A; Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI Input DVD...
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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. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors by pressing the ... button on the Remote. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote or side 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. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual...
Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to 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 audio connectors by pressing the ... button on the Remote. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote or side 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. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual...
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... the rear of the HDTV. 5. Note: Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. 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... - Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the ...
... the rear of the HDTV. 5. Note: Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. 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... - Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the ...