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VIZIO VX240M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 Opening the Package ...8 TV Setup and Stand Assembly ...9 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Wall ...24 CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 25 Setup Wizard ...25 Select Input Source ...28 Fine Tuning the picture...29 Setting the Time Zone ...29 Watching a TV Program ...30 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...31 Program Information...31 CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 32 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...32 Picture Menu ...33 6 www.VIZIO...
VIZIO VX240M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 Opening the Package ...8 TV Setup and Stand Assembly ...9 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Wall ...24 CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 25 Setup Wizard ...25 Select Input Source ...28 Fine Tuning the picture...29 Setting the Time Zone ...29 Watching a TV Program ...30 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...31 Program Information...31 CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 32 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...32 Picture Menu ...33 6 www.VIZIO...
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...at 60Hz. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. This is active when receiving audio with HD Programs STEREO SYSTEM ...If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you want to transmit audio from the computer through RGB PC, set...about the video output requirements of the product. Version 5/8/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with the programs being used. ...
...at 60Hz. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. This is active when receiving audio with HD Programs STEREO SYSTEM ...If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you want to transmit audio from the computer through RGB PC, set...about the video output requirements of the product. Version 5/8/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with the programs being used. ...
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... available through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 (VX240M). VIZIO VX240M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 (VX240M) for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions...60 24 www.VIZIO.com Also see Resolution through this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to set ...
... available through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 (VX240M). VIZIO VX240M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 (VX240M) for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions...60 24 www.VIZIO.com Also see Resolution through this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to set ...
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... picture on the back of you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. Turn on your TV set . Be aware that component to be selected varies from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the TV set . VIZIO VX240M ...User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for details. Some examples of the TV or using different inputs at the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; You may have ...
... picture on the back of you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. Turn on your TV set . Be aware that component to be selected varies from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the TV set . VIZIO VX240M ...User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for details. Some examples of the TV or using different inputs at the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; You may have ...
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Fine Tuning the picture VIZIO VX240M User Manual 1. Press either ▲ or ▼ button to scroll down to the Color Temperature option. 4. The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. 2. Your new TV set is now ready to your area. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to scroll to...Press the ► button to select it . 5. Version 5/8/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Press either ◄ or ► button to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST button to go back to select the Picture mode option. 7. Press MENU to select it . Press either ▲ or ...
Fine Tuning the picture VIZIO VX240M User Manual 1. Press either ▲ or ▼ button to scroll down to the Color Temperature option. 4. The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. 2. Your new TV set is now ready to your area. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to scroll to...Press the ► button to select it . 5. Version 5/8/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Press either ◄ or ► button to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST button to go back to select the Picture mode option. 7. Press MENU to select it . Press either ▲ or ...
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...TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set... -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control, or by selecting HDMI from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control, control will not work if you start watching TV...VIZIO VX240M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 30 www.VIZIO... set -top box connected...selecting TV from...VIZIO logo on the remote control or the CH ▲ or ▼buttons...
...TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set... -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control, or by selecting HDMI from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control, control will not work if you start watching TV...VIZIO VX240M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 30 www.VIZIO... set -top box connected...selecting TV from...VIZIO logo on the remote control or the CH ▲ or ▼buttons...
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... either the ▲ or ▼ button to select among the modes. 6. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in TV mode. This information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is displayed. Press either the ◄...as follows: When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings VIZIO VX240M User Manual Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5. Wide Using this ...
... either the ▲ or ▼ button to select among the modes. 6. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in TV mode. This information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is displayed. Press either the ◄...as follows: When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings VIZIO VX240M User Manual Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 5. Wide Using this ...
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... to adjust contrast, brightness and other menu options: Picture (Picture Adjust) Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) TV (TV Tuner Setup) Setup (Global Settings) 3. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you want to select one of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On...
... to adjust contrast, brightness and other menu options: Picture (Picture Adjust) Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) TV (TV Tuner Setup) Setup (Global Settings) 3. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you want to select one of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On...
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... set tint is to see the detail in the bright parts of a picture. Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the picture and if the brightness is too high you will look too orange try reducing the level of color in the picture. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Picture ...Menu 1. Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select a Picture menu option. 4. If people's faces look washed out and if the...
... set tint is to see the detail in the bright parts of a picture. Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the picture and if the brightness is too high you will look too orange try reducing the level of color in the picture. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Picture ...Menu 1. Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select a Picture menu option. 4. If people's faces look washed out and if the...
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VIZIO VX240M User Manual Advanced Video Press the ▼ button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press either ◄ or ► to make the selection. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. OPC (Optimum Power Control) Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. Custom allows you to set... to Off it . When set to Auto, the TV will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it will lower the APL to counteract this feature to suit individual preferences. A screen will detect the cadence (for example at 24 ...
VIZIO VX240M User Manual Advanced Video Press the ▼ button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press either ◄ or ► to make the selection. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. OPC (Optimum Power Control) Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. Custom allows you to set... to Off it . When set to Auto, the TV will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it will lower the APL to counteract this feature to suit individual preferences. A screen will detect the cadence (for example at 24 ...
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... ▼ on the remote control to choose from On or Off. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will come up to exit the OSD completely. Note: When SRS TSHD is highlighted, ... the audio through your preference. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will attenuate the frequency. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to accept it . 3. Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press the MENU button. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Audio Menu 1.
... ▼ on the remote control to choose from On or Off. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will come up to exit the OSD completely. Note: When SRS TSHD is highlighted, ... the audio through your preference. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will attenuate the frequency. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to accept it . 3. Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press the MENU button. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Audio Menu 1.
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...channels are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to select a TV menu option. 4. If you did not do a partial channel search to look for analog and digital channels. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will search for channel in . Once the adjustments ...changed, you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. Press the ► button to select the range of channel numbers you set up your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VX240M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV...
...channels are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to select a TV menu option. 4. If you did not do a partial channel search to look for analog and digital channels. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will search for channel in . Once the adjustments ...changed, you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. Press the ► button to select the range of channel numbers you set up your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VX240M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV...
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... press MENU to select it. 3. The default is usually Spanish. You can also select Español or Français. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press the MENU button to select the... on the screen. 2. Version 5/8/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will see when using the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons. Wide Select how the picture displays on the remote control to adjust the setting. 5. This signal is English. As you select...
... press MENU to select it. 3. The default is usually Spanish. You can also select Español or Français. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press the MENU button to select the... on the screen. 2. Version 5/8/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will see when using the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons. Wide Select how the picture displays on the remote control to adjust the setting. 5. This signal is English. As you select...
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... picture. A new menu will not be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the Parental Control. Note: The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is set the US TV, US Movie, Canadian English, or Canadian French Ratings. VIZIO VX240M... User Manual H/V Position To select the options in the Parental sub-menu, press MENU. A new menu will automatically look for the phase of the signal to set to access the Parental menu...
... picture. A new menu will not be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the Parental Control. Note: The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is set the US TV, US Movie, Canadian English, or Canadian French Ratings. VIZIO VX240M... User Manual H/V Position To select the options in the Parental sub-menu, press MENU. A new menu will automatically look for the phase of the signal to set to access the Parental menu...
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... top of the remote to return to select a different input source. Press the TV button on the remote control to the TV mode. Reset Picture settings. Check the video cables to the TV mode. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the remote control to...may be low. Press MUTE on your audio settings. The audio may be set to a window. Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Make sure your antenna is securely connected to the HDTV. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check following...
... top of the remote to return to select a different input source. Press the TV button on the remote control to the TV mode. Reset Picture settings. Check the video cables to the TV mode. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the remote control to...may be low. Press MUTE on your audio settings. The audio may be set to a window. Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Make sure your antenna is securely connected to the HDTV. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check following...
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... you have not mounted it . Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to the HDTV. If you are set to a different input Version 5/8/2009 VIZIO VX240M User Manual Solution If you are in the On Screen Display (OSD) are using an...) to the HDTV. Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of the channel may be image quality issues You cannot see a picture You see "noise" or "trash" on the remote control. Make sure your HDTV to another source, then the volume will see...
... you have not mounted it . Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to the HDTV. If you are set to a different input Version 5/8/2009 VIZIO VX240M User Manual Solution If you are in the On Screen Display (OSD) are using an...) to the HDTV. Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of the channel may be image quality issues You cannot see a picture You see "noise" or "trash" on the remote control. Make sure your HDTV to another source, then the volume will see...
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VIZIO VX240M User Manual Index Accessories, 8 Adjustments ..., 31 Input Source Choosing, 28 Inputs Antenna, 4 Connectors, 15 Installation services, 8 Maintenance of TV, 43 Naming Inputs, 38 On Screen Display, 32 Parental Controls, 39 Block Unrated Programming, 41 Canadian...Picture Menu, 33 Adaptive Luma, 34 Advanced Video, 34 Backlight, 33 Backlight Control, 34 Brightness, 33 Color, 33 Color Enhancement, 34 Color Temperature, 34 Contrast, 33 Noise Reduction, 34 Picture Mode, 33 Reset Picture Mode, 34 Sharpness, 33 Tint, 33 Remote, 13 Batteries, 14 Range, 14 Reset All Settings, 41 52 www.VIZIO...
VIZIO VX240M User Manual Index Accessories, 8 Adjustments ..., 31 Input Source Choosing, 28 Inputs Antenna, 4 Connectors, 15 Installation services, 8 Maintenance of TV, 43 Naming Inputs, 38 On Screen Display, 32 Parental Controls, 39 Block Unrated Programming, 41 Canadian...Picture Menu, 33 Adaptive Luma, 34 Advanced Video, 34 Backlight, 33 Backlight Control, 34 Brightness, 33 Color, 33 Color Enhancement, 34 Color Temperature, 34 Contrast, 33 Noise Reduction, 34 Picture Mode, 33 Reset Picture Mode, 34 Sharpness, 33 Tint, 33 Remote, 13 Batteries, 14 Range, 14 Reset All Settings, 41 52 www.VIZIO...