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.... We hope you register your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A either at techsupport@vizio.com. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). For peace of V, Inc. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VX20L HDTV20A. For assistance, please call...
.... We hope you register your VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A either at techsupport@vizio.com. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). For peace of V, Inc. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VX20L HDTV20A. For assistance, please call...
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... a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. o The performance of power source indicated on the top of the following safety instructions before cleaning the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV. 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 qualified service personnel. •...
... a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. o The performance of power source indicated on the top of the following safety instructions before cleaning the VX20L HDTV20A LCD HDTV. 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 qualified service personnel. •...
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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 earth in wire ... static charges. Power 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 grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection...
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 earth in wire ... static charges. Power 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 grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection...
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... opened the carton check that all of the accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that the VX20L HDTV20A is about 20" wide; The VX20L HDTV20A weighs approximately 17lb and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it accompanying ... place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. IMPORTANT...
... opened the carton check that all of the accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that the VX20L HDTV20A is about 20" wide; The VX20L HDTV20A weighs approximately 17lb and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it accompanying ... place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. IMPORTANT...
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... space between the back of the electronic components. The TV should be defeated. 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 about 85W, please use...
... space between the back of the electronic components. The TV should be defeated. 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 about 85W, please use...
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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. The pitch of the cables and cords from your specific mount to the TV. 3. Unplug all of the mounting holes is metric M4, 1.25mm pitch. The metal bracket remaining...
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. The pitch of the cables and cords from your specific mount to the TV. 3. Unplug all of the mounting holes is metric M4, 1.25mm pitch. The metal bracket remaining...
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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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... function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV/SVideo, Component, RGB, and HDMI. VOL + / - - Remote Control Sensor - VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - If a sub-menu is active, this button will return to the VX20L HDTV20A off . Additionally, when the OSD is active, pressing...
... function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV/SVideo, Component, RGB, and HDMI. VOL + / - - Remote Control Sensor - VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - If a sub-menu is active, this button will return to the VX20L HDTV20A off . Additionally, when the OSD is active, pressing...
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VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. This custom communication port is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will take priority over AV RCA (yellow) ... for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of the TV indicates this connection. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - SERVICE - Use of this input for right audio inputs. The blue color band on the rear of the...
VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. This custom communication port is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will take priority over AV RCA (yellow) ... for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of the TV indicates this connection. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - SERVICE - Use of this input for right audio inputs. The blue color band on the rear of the...
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... - CH ▲/▼ - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you through the inputs. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Press this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Press this button to select TV. Press this button to select the Component (YPbPr) input. Use this button once and the...
... - CH ▲/▼ - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you through the inputs. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Press this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Press this button to select TV. Press this button to select the Component (YPbPr) input. Use this button once and the...
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...may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor 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 ... Avoid humidity. Do not mix new and old batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Make sure that may result in cracking or leakage ...
...may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor 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 ... Avoid humidity. Do not mix new and old batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Make sure that may result in cracking or leakage ...
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... Composite (AV) - 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. TV Coaxial RF. Component - This enhancement ...black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. The video signal is the most advanced for PC input. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The video signal is the first and only industry-supported...
... Composite (AV) - 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. TV Coaxial RF. Component - This enhancement ...black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. The video signal is the most advanced for PC input. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The video signal is the first and only industry-supported...
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...on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the Remote Control. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or ...antenna installation contact us at the rear of - Version 11/28/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information...
...on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the Remote Control. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or ...antenna installation contact us at the rear of - Version 11/28/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. 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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...power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 11/28/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable 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... interface should be connected to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. 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 ...
...power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 11/28/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable 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... interface should be connected to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. 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 ...
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Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Version 11/28/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. HDCP encrypts the transmission ... the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to your cable or satellite operator...
Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Version 11/28/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. HDCP encrypts the transmission ... the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to your cable or satellite operator...
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...the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the... connectors associated with the Component input (green color area) at the rear of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the ...
...the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the... connectors associated with the Component input (green color area) at the rear of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the ...
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... (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Turn on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the Remote Control.... 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the...
... (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Turn on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the Remote Control.... 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the...
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...AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Version 11/28/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Connecting your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. 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 the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A for optimal results. Select HDMI using the INPUT ...
...AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Version 11/28/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Connecting your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. 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 the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A for optimal results. Select HDMI using the INPUT ...
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... area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. 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 HDMI... HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV...
... area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. 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 HDMI... HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV...
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... directly by pressing the Component button on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. row of connectors nearest to your DVD...
... directly by pressing the Component button on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX20L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. row of connectors nearest to your DVD...
