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... 698-4946 or e-mail us to protect your new VIZIO VA26L High Definition LCD Television purchase. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. To get the maximum benefit from Dolby Laboratories....inquire about accessories and installation services for future reference. For peace of Dolby Laboratories. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI logo and "High Definition ...
... 698-4946 or e-mail us to protect your new VIZIO VA26L High Definition LCD Television purchase. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. To get the maximum benefit from Dolby Laboratories....inquire about accessories and installation services for future reference. For peace of Dolby Laboratories. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI logo and "High Definition ...
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...for repair. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug your HDTV during lightning. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in the literature ...HDTV from moisture. Do not defeat the safety purpose of your HDTV in an area with a third grounding pin). Version 6/5/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Do not try to a power outlet, power is a safety feature. This will fit only into the slots and openings on the ...
...for repair. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug your HDTV during lightning. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in the literature ...HDTV from moisture. Do not defeat the safety purpose of your HDTV in an area with a third grounding pin). Version 6/5/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Do not try to a power outlet, power is a safety feature. This will fit only into the slots and openings on the ...
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... of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Version 6/5/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Incorrect polarities may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce...
... of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Version 6/5/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Incorrect polarities may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce...
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... about subsidized coupons for long periods of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to -analog converter boxes. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable ...available from http://www.DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of an extra converter box. FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full ...
... about subsidized coupons for long periods of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to -analog converter boxes. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable ...available from http://www.DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of an extra converter box. FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full ...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Table of Contents FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...5 Opening the Package ...8 Package Contents...8 Understanding Basic Controls and Connections 9 Front Bezel...9 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 Left Side Panel Controls ...10 Rear Panel Connections ...11 VIZIO Remote Control...12 Setting Up Your HDTV ...14...Video (Good)...18 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) ...18 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...19 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV 19 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 19 Connecting Your DVD Player...20 Using HDMI (Best) ...20 HDMI ...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Table of Contents FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...5 Opening the Package ...8 Package Contents...8 Understanding Basic Controls and Connections 9 Front Bezel...9 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 Left Side Panel Controls ...10 Rear Panel Connections ...11 VIZIO Remote Control...12 Setting Up Your HDTV ...14...Video (Good)...18 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) ...18 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...19 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV 19 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 19 Connecting Your DVD Player...20 Using HDMI (Best) ...20 HDMI ...
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Skip Channel...44 MTS ...45 Time Zone ...45 Daylight Saving ...46 Adjusting the Setup settings...47 Language ...47 Source ...47 Sleep Timer...48 Wide ...48 CC (Closed Caption) ...49 Digital CC Style ...49 H/V Position ...50 Reset All Setting...51 Adjusting the Parental Control settings ...52 Channel Block ...52 TV... Rating ...53 Movie Rating ...54 Check for New DTV Rating ...55 Blocked Unrated TV ...55 Access Code Edit...56 Understanding Viewing Modes...57 Normal Mode...57 Wide...
VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Skip Channel...44 MTS ...45 Time Zone ...45 Daylight Saving ...46 Adjusting the Setup settings...47 Language ...47 Source ...47 Sleep Timer...48 Wide ...48 CC (Closed Caption) ...49 Digital CC Style ...49 H/V Position ...50 Reset All Setting...51 Adjusting the Parental Control settings ...52 Channel Block ...52 TV... Rating ...53 Movie Rating ...54 Check for New DTV Rating ...55 Blocked Unrated TV ...55 Access Code Edit...56 Understanding Viewing Modes...57 Normal Mode...57 Wide...
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... included. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Package Contents • VIZIO VA26L • VIZIO remote control • AA batteries for the remote control (2) • Power cord • VIZIO screen cleaning cloth • This user manual • Quick Setup Guide • Registration Card • VIP Services Brochure Additional certified accessories for...
... included. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Package Contents • VIZIO VA26L • VIZIO remote control • AA batteries for the remote control (2) • Power cord • VIZIO screen cleaning cloth • This user manual • Quick Setup Guide • Registration Card • VIP Services Brochure Additional certified accessories for...
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...or decreases the speaker volume. • Moves left and right in the OSD menus. Version 6/5/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO logo): • White: On. • Orange: Off. MENU • Activates the On-Screen Display (OSD...). • If a sub-menu is active, returns to the previous menu level. POWER ( ) • Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV...
...or decreases the speaker volume. • Moves left and right in the OSD menus. Version 6/5/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO logo): • White: On. • Orange: Off. MENU • Activates the On-Screen Display (OSD...). • If a sub-menu is active, returns to the previous menu level. POWER ( ) • Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV...
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HEADPHONE • Connect your headphones here. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of this HDTV. Left Side Panel Controls AV2 • Connect a VCR or video game to the S-VIDEO port and/or the white, red, and yellow composite ports. SERVICE • For factory service only. S-VIDEO takes priority over the composite connection when both are connected.
HEADPHONE • Connect your headphones here. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Version 6/5/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of this HDTV. Left Side Panel Controls AV2 • Connect a VCR or video game to the S-VIDEO port and/or the white, red, and yellow composite ports. SERVICE • For factory service only. S-VIDEO takes priority over the composite connection when both are connected.
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... connectors to an antenna or digital cable for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect a secondary source for digital TV. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. For digital... for Pb (or Cb), and red for Pr (or with Audio L/R) Cr) inputs. 6 DTV Connect to connect the audio from a computer here. Rear Panel Connections 3 2 1 VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 4 5 6 7 No. COMPONENT Connect a DVD Player or set -top box.
... connectors to an antenna or digital cable for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect a secondary source for digital TV. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. For digital... for Pb (or Cb), and red for Pr (or with Audio L/R) Cr) inputs. 6 DTV Connect to connect the audio from a computer here. Rear Panel Connections 3 2 1 VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 4 5 6 7 No. COMPONENT Connect a DVD Player or set -top box.
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Press to cycle through the TV channels. INPUT - Press repeatedly to turn the sound on from Standby mode. In DTV mode (antenna), press the number buttons for the main channel, press ... - MUTE - GUIDE - POWER - CH (+ or -) - Press to exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Press to recall the previously viewed channel. VOL (+ or -) - INFO - VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - NUMBER PAD - Press to select sub-channel 2 of main channel 28, press 2, press 8, press this button, then press the number...
Press to cycle through the TV channels. INPUT - Press repeatedly to turn the sound on from Standby mode. In DTV mode (antenna), press the number buttons for the main channel, press ... - MUTE - GUIDE - POWER - CH (+ or -) - Press to exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Press to recall the previously viewed channel. VOL (+ or -) - INFO - VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED - NUMBER PAD - Press to select sub-channel 2 of main channel 28, press 2, press 8, press this button, then press the number...
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...AUDIO • PIP INPUT • PIP SIZE • SWAP Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from the front of batteries. Press to select the sleep options from heat sources. select the Closed Caption mode (OFF, ...TV mode. SLEEP - In DTV mode, select alternate audio channels, where available. CC - The following buttons are 4:3 and 16:9. Wipe it . • Do not attempt to send commands. • Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual...
...AUDIO • PIP INPUT • PIP SIZE • SWAP Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from the front of batteries. Press to select the sleep options from heat sources. select the Closed Caption mode (OFF, ...TV mode. SLEEP - In DTV mode, select alternate audio channels, where available. CC - The following buttons are 4:3 and 16:9. Wipe it . • Do not attempt to send commands. • Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual...
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... six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to your HDTV using antenna or cable. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of the electronic components. • Install your HDTV... The connection for more information on the wall, see " Wall Mounting your HDTV" for digital displays. Contact VIZIO for standard NTSC TV using one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. Use the included power...
... six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to your HDTV using antenna or cable. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of the electronic components. • Install your HDTV... The connection for more information on the wall, see " Wall Mounting your HDTV" for digital displays. Contact VIZIO for standard NTSC TV using one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. Use the included power...
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...boxes that have four options for more information about the video output requirements or consult your HDTV and set -top box user manual for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). NOTE: To maintain the display ...HDMI input on your HDTV. 3. Turn off your cable or satellite operator. Version 6/5/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Based on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI ...
...boxes that have four options for more information about the video output requirements or consult your HDTV and set -top box user manual for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). NOTE: To maintain the display ...HDMI input on your HDTV. 3. Turn off your cable or satellite operator. Version 6/5/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Based on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI ...
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... the back of your set - Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Turn on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Press HDMI repeatedly on the remote control to the HDMI1 port ...instead. • The HDMI input on your HDTV. 3. Version 6/5/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com top box to the adjacent HDMI 2 audio jacks on your HDTV. 4. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the .... NOTE: • If HDMI2 is being used, connect to view the content. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection.
... the back of your set - Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Turn on the TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Press HDMI repeatedly on the remote control to the HDMI1 port ...instead. • The HDMI input on your HDTV. 3. Version 6/5/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com top box to the adjacent HDMI 2 audio jacks on your HDTV. 4. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the .... NOTE: • If HDMI2 is being used, connect to view the content. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection.
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... HDTV and set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control to view the content. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. You can also press INPUT on the remote control to view the content. Press AV on... back or side of your HDTV. 4. top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on your set -top box. 5. Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV and set - Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set-top box to an available...
... HDTV and set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control to view the content. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. You can also press INPUT on the remote control to view the content. Press AV on... back or side of your HDTV. 4. top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on your set -top box. 5. Version 6/5/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV and set - Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set-top box to an available...
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...-top box. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the remote control to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV...of your HDTV and set -top box. 4. You can also press INPUT on your HDTV. 3. Press TV on the remote control. Turn on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the remote control...) 1. NOTE: If AV1 is being used, connect to view the content. Version 6/5/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and the set -top box. 5. Turn on your HDTV and set -top box. ...
...-top box. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the remote control to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV...of your HDTV and set -top box. 4. You can also press INPUT on your HDTV. 3. Press TV on the remote control. Turn on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the remote control...) 1. NOTE: If AV1 is being used, connect to view the content. Version 6/5/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and the set -top box. 5. Turn on your HDTV and set -top box. ...
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... NOTE: • Not all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for Standard TV or DTV 1. NOTE: If you have an off your VCR. Connect the coaxial (RF) cable from your HDTV. 2. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. ...• Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are high definition (HD). Turn off your antenna or digital cable to view standard TV content.
... NOTE: • Not all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for Standard TV or DTV 1. NOTE: If you have an off your VCR. Connect the coaxial (RF) cable from your HDTV. 2. VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. ...• Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are high definition (HD). Turn off your antenna or digital cable to view standard TV content.
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...: • If HDMI1 is being used, connect to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Refer to the HDMI2 port instead. Version 6/5/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on the remote control to your...
...: • If HDMI1 is being used, connect to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Refer to the HDMI2 port instead. Version 6/5/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on the remote control to your...
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... the HDMI end to the HDMI1 port instead. Turn off your HDTV. 3. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Version 6/5/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio... set-top box. 5. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Using Component Video (Better) 1. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI Out jack on the back or side of your HDTV and DVD...
... the HDMI end to the HDMI1 port instead. Turn off your HDTV. 3. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Version 6/5/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio... set-top box. 5. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Using Component Video (Better) 1. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 1. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI Out jack on the back or side of your HDTV and DVD...