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..., the screen of the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite...or cable system is to be connected to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Version 9/20/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and ...
..., the screen of the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite...or cable system is to be connected to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Version 9/20/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and ...
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...orientation; any damage to avoid tipping. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW26L can either be installed on the wall for removing the stand base. VIZIO offers professional installation services. The TV should be kept on the stand base or mounted on a flat surface to ...places with the wall mounting hardware, must allow space between the back of the electronic components. Unplug all of the TV is removed, the brackets or plate; Please contact VIZIO for more information on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to mount the VW26L on the...
...orientation; any damage to avoid tipping. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW26L can either be installed on the wall for removing the stand base. VIZIO offers professional installation services. The TV should be kept on the stand base or mounted on a flat surface to ...places with the wall mounting hardware, must allow space between the back of the electronic components. Unplug all of the TV is removed, the brackets or plate; Please contact VIZIO for more information on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to mount the VW26L on the...
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... Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13 2.2 Coaxial (RF) ...14 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 14 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV ...15 2.2.3 Using...Information...28 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...28 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 29 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...29 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...30 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...30 4.2.2 Backlight ...30 4.2.3 Contrast ...31 4.2.4 Brightness...31 4.2.5 Sharpness ...31 4.2.6 Color ...31 4.2.7 Tint......
... Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13 2.2 Coaxial (RF) ...14 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 14 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV ...15 2.2.3 Using...Information...28 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...28 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 29 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...29 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...30 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...30 4.2.2 Backlight ...30 4.2.3 Contrast ...31 4.2.4 Brightness...31 4.2.5 Sharpness ...31 4.2.6 Color ...31 4.2.7 Tint......
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... B Radio Interference Statement ...51 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 52 6.1 Specifications ...52 6.2 Glossary - Position ...46 4.14.8 V. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...36 4.5 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...36 4.5.1 Channel Block ...36 4.5.2 TV Rating...38 4.5.3 Movie Rating...38 4.5.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...39 4.5.5 Change the Password ...39 4.6 Input Setup ...40 4.6.1 Language... ...44 4.14.4 Brightness...45 4.14.5 Color Temperature...45 4.14.6 H-SIZE...46 4.14.7 H. Standard Definitions ...53 6.3 Index ...54 Version 9/20/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com
... B Radio Interference Statement ...51 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 52 6.1 Specifications ...52 6.2 Glossary - Position ...46 4.14.8 V. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...36 4.5 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...36 4.5.1 Channel Block ...36 4.5.2 TV Rating...38 4.5.3 Movie Rating...38 4.5.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...39 4.5.5 Change the Password ...39 4.6 Input Setup ...40 4.6.1 Language... ...44 4.14.4 Brightness...45 4.14.5 Color Temperature...45 4.14.6 H-SIZE...46 4.14.7 H. Standard Definitions ...53 6.3 Index ...54 Version 9/20/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com
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... - While the OSD is for factory service only. Connect the secondary source for the best response to step up and down the TV channels. This custom communication port is active, these buttons to the remote signal. Additionally, when the OSD is active, pressing this button... - Use the white and red connectors to the sensor. Connect your power outlet, the HDTV name on by pressing the button once. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Remote Control Sensor - Point the remote control directly at this button...
... - While the OSD is for factory service only. Connect the secondary source for the best response to step up and down the TV channels. This custom communication port is active, these buttons to the remote signal. Additionally, when the OSD is active, pressing this button... - Use the white and red connectors to the sensor. Connect your power outlet, the HDTV name on by pressing the button once. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Remote Control Sensor - Point the remote control directly at this button...
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...the primary source for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 6. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. RGB PC - The green color band on the rear of...connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 5. Version 9/20/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com Connect the primary source for Digital TV.* 7. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase ...
...the primary source for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 6. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. RGB PC - The green color band on the rear of...connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 5. Version 9/20/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com Connect the primary source for Digital TV.* 7. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase ...
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...recalls the previously viewed channel. MUTE - These buttons turn the TV on and off. Use this button to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. EXIT - Version 9/20/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com Press this button for the separation of main and sub...information display. This button displays program information. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Remote LED - When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to select a channel or enter a password. This...
...recalls the previously viewed channel. MUTE - These buttons turn the TV on and off. Use this button to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. EXIT - Version 9/20/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com Press this button for the separation of main and sub...information display. This button displays program information. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Remote LED - When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to select a channel or enter a password. This...
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...and Panoramic. . PIP CH (- PIP SIZE - MODE - SLEEP - This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. AV - This button has no effect because this function is not available on this HDTV... Press this HDTV. and +) - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. PIP - RGB - Version 9/20/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Press this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. FREEZE - Repeated pressing of this HDTV. This button allows the user to change ...
...and Panoramic. . PIP CH (- PIP SIZE - MODE - SLEEP - This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. AV - This button has no effect because this function is not available on this HDTV... Press this HDTV. and +) - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. PIP - RGB - Version 9/20/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Press this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. FREEZE - Repeated pressing of this HDTV. This button allows the user to change ...
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... Insert two AA batteries into a fire. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from heat sources. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands. Version 9/20/2007 12 www...receiver window, about 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with local laws and regulations. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. Re-attach the ...
... Insert two AA batteries into a fire. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from heat sources. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands. Version 9/20/2007 12 www...receiver window, about 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with local laws and regulations. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. Re-attach the ...
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...connection. This is the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The video signal is the connection for PC input. It also enables text to be displayed more info ... has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 9/20/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface....
...connection. This is the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The video signal is the connection for PC input. It also enables text to be displayed more info ... has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 9/20/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface....
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... of -the-wall, not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2 Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the program guides, or consult... your antenna or digital cable (out- Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Refer to the HDTV. 4. For Professional antenna installation contact us at Hwww.VIZIO.comH or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas....
... of -the-wall, not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2 Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the program guides, or consult... your antenna or digital cable (out- Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Refer to the HDTV. 4. For Professional antenna installation contact us at Hwww.VIZIO.comH or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas....
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... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your antenna or cable (out-of your VCR 1. Version 9/20/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and... the rear of the HDTV. 3. wall, not from your VCR to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3. Connect the coaxial...
... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your antenna or cable (out-of your VCR 1. Version 9/20/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and... the rear of the HDTV. 3. wall, not from your VCR to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3. Connect the coaxial...
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...satellite operator. Note: Refer to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component group (green color area - Version 9/20/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about... Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing...
...satellite operator. Note: Refer to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component group (green color area - Version 9/20/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about... Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing...
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...area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the product. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. ... AV button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Select AV1 using the... INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Turn off the ...
...area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the product. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. ... AV button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Select AV1 using the... INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Turn off the ...
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...output on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - Version 9/20/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn on your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear... of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated ...
...output on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - Version 9/20/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn on your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear... of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated ...
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VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.... If connecting to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Version 9/20/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table above for questions on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to a PC through the RGB PC input...
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.... If connecting to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Version 9/20/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table above for questions on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to a PC through the RGB PC input...
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... the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select the language you want. Select Input Source Select the Input ...Source for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to ...
... the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select the language you want. Select Input Source Select the Input ...Source for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to ...
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Press the button on the remote control to be displayed; VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual d. e. The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. When finished, ... is Antenna. Press the OK button on the remote to go to exit and begin watching TV. Press the OK button on the remote to scan for more information. Version 9/20/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com The TV Input screen will be displayed; default choice is Scan. The screen will be stored into...
Press the button on the remote control to be displayed; VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual d. e. The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. When finished, ... is Antenna. Press the OK button on the remote to go to exit and begin watching TV. Press the OK button on the remote to scan for more information. Version 9/20/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com The TV Input screen will be displayed; default choice is Scan. The screen will be stored into...
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...on page 47. buttons on the side of the HDTV. button on the remote control to see Section 4.17 - Version 9/20/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com b. Press the WIDE button on the side of the HDTV to 10 seconds before the picture appears. 2. If you are watching broadcasts through...you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make ...
...on page 47. buttons on the side of the HDTV. button on the remote control to see Section 4.17 - Version 9/20/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com b. Press the WIDE button on the side of the HDTV to 10 seconds before the picture appears. 2. If you are watching broadcasts through...you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make ...
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... Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available Version 9/20/2007 ATSC HDTV (High Definition TV) 28 www.VIZIO.com Source is displayed for a few seconds to scroll up or down the channels. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on ...HDTV Status When you the status of the LCD HDTV. Each time you are watching will update with the program schedule for the channel. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you pause at a channel, the...
... Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available Version 9/20/2007 ATSC HDTV (High Definition TV) 28 www.VIZIO.com Source is displayed for a few seconds to scroll up or down the channels. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on ...HDTV Status When you the status of the LCD HDTV. Each time you are watching will update with the program schedule for the channel. VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you pause at a channel, the...