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... of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before operating the display. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. • Do not place the VW46L FHDTV20A on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Read the following rules should be replaced when using dropped or damaged...
... of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before operating the display. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. • Do not place the VW46L FHDTV20A on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Read the following rules should be replaced when using dropped or damaged...
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... way. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with instructions. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. When the product will not be used 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 power over-the-air broadcasts with an...
... way. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with instructions. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. When the product will not be used 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 power over-the-air broadcasts with an...
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... the VW46L FHDTV20A is a drywall finish, using a washer underneath the screw head. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for VW46L FHDTV20A 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 VW46L FHDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 130W (Avg), please use the power cord designated for TV. any 90˚...
... the VW46L FHDTV20A is a drywall finish, using a washer underneath the screw head. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for VW46L FHDTV20A 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 VW46L FHDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 130W (Avg), please use the power cord designated for TV. any 90˚...
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... for removing the stand base. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV. The screw type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. Carefully remove the stand base. If you choose to mount the VW46L FHDTV20A on a soft and flat...
... for removing the stand base. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV. The screw type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. Carefully remove the stand base. If you choose to mount the VW46L FHDTV20A on a soft and flat...
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... Set-Top Box ...18 2.4.1 Using Composite Video ...18 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) ...18 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player ...19 2.5.1 Using HDMI ...19 2.5.2 Using Component Video...21 2.5.2 Using S-Video (AV)...22 2.5.3 Using Composite (AV) Video ...22 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...23 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...24 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs 24 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...26 2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 26 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 27 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start...
... Set-Top Box ...18 2.4.1 Using Composite Video ...18 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) ...18 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player ...19 2.5.1 Using HDMI ...19 2.5.2 Using Component Video...21 2.5.2 Using S-Video (AV)...22 2.5.3 Using Composite (AV) Video ...22 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...23 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...24 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs 24 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...26 2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 26 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 27 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start...
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... ...70 Version 10/20/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual 4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...45 4.4.2 Auto Search...45 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...45 4.4.4 MTS ...46 4.4.5 Time Zone ...46 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...47 4.5.1 Language...47 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...47 4.5.3 Wide ...47 4.5.4 Input Naming ...48 4.5.5 Closed Caption (CC)...49 4.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style 49 4.5.7 H/V Position...49 4.5.8 System Reset ...50 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...51 4.6.1 Channel Block ...51 4.6.2 US TV Rating...
... ...70 Version 10/20/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual 4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...45 4.4.2 Auto Search...45 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...45 4.4.4 MTS ...46 4.4.5 Time Zone ...46 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...47 4.5.1 Language...47 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...47 4.5.3 Wide ...47 4.5.4 Input Naming ...48 4.5.5 Closed Caption (CC)...49 4.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style 49 4.5.7 H/V Position...49 4.5.8 System Reset ...50 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...51 4.6.1 Channel Block ...51 4.6.2 US TV Rating...
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... signal. 6. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box here. OPTICAL AUDIO OUT -When an audio signal is associated with the programming will take priority over the input. Speakers cannot be available on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. * For digital...
... signal. 6. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box here. OPTICAL AUDIO OUT -When an audio signal is associated with the programming will take priority over the input. Speakers cannot be available on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. * For digital...
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... User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This is most commonly used for digital displays. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide Version 10/20/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A has six different ways to the most advanced for PC input. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) White HDMI...
... User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This is most commonly used for digital displays. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide Version 10/20/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A has six different ways to the most advanced for PC input. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) White HDMI...
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... HDMI button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Turn on the Remote Control. 5. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box...
... HDMI button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Turn on the Remote Control. 5. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box...
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....VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the audio (right and left) inputs as long as the input (HDMI) number matches the connection. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect...
....VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the audio (right and left) inputs as long as the input (HDMI) number matches the connection. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect...
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...resolution display through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. 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 this connection using... 60 Version 10/20/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode).
...resolution display through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. 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 this connection using... 60 Version 10/20/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode).
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... you want. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the HDTV (see pages 13 ~ 25 for Wall Mounting', see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Initial Setup After powering on the remote control. 4. Connect Audio and Video Cables to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. the default English option is highlighted. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control to Españ...
... you want. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the HDTV (see pages 13 ~ 25 for Wall Mounting', see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Initial Setup After powering on the remote control. 4. Connect Audio and Video Cables to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. the default English option is highlighted. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control to Españ...
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... to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the TV set needs to be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). Turn on the remote control to inform you will cycle you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. e. VIZIO...
... to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the TV set needs to be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). Turn on the remote control to inform you will cycle you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. e. VIZIO...
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... to exit the on-screen display Menu. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Note: The TV set will not be displaying any television station or program selected by the equipment sending the signal. Press either or button to the Color Temperature option. The TV set will be able to provider; this is the one which setup includes a box with two different outputs for Home Use After completing Procedure...
... to exit the on-screen display Menu. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Note: The TV set will not be displaying any television station or program selected by the equipment sending the signal. Press either or button to the Color Temperature option. The TV set will be able to provider; this is the one which setup includes a box with two different outputs for Home Use After completing Procedure...
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.... Press the MENU button to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are going to use the Parental Control feature you wish to block. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the Parental Control.
.... Press the MENU button to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are going to use the Parental Control feature you wish to block. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the Parental Control.
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... failure. fluorescent lights. Compare the video input source's specifications with your computer. Adjust brightness and contrast. Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are not connected If the screen is black. is ON (White VIZIO Logo). Make sure that the power button is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any cable you can see a distorted picture or You may be image quality issues. You see...
... failure. fluorescent lights. Compare the video input source's specifications with your computer. Adjust brightness and contrast. Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are not connected If the screen is black. is ON (White VIZIO Logo). Make sure that the power button is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any cable you can see a distorted picture or You may be image quality issues. You see...
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... time you call. If you . You switch to scroll through various screen modes. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions. converting can see "noise" or "trash" on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the expense of operations: 6:00am - 9:00pm PST Monday - level is filled at the number below. Solution Display (OSD) are always dark or colored. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Problem...
... time you call. If you . You switch to scroll through various screen modes. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions. converting can see "noise" or "trash" on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the expense of operations: 6:00am - 9:00pm PST Monday - level is filled at the number below. Solution Display (OSD) are always dark or colored. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual Problem...
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..., 47 Reset, 50 Sleep Timer, 47 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 45 Daylight Saving, 46 Skip Channel, 45 Time Zone, 46 Tuner Mode, 45 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 20 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16 G Glossary, 70 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 15 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 56 Picture Adjustment, 56 Setup, 56 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 13 Rear Label, 10 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5 Safetey Strap, 5 Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 27 O OSD Brightness Adjustment, 69 Color Adjustment, 13 Contrast Adjustment, 69 Outputs Using 5.1 Surround...
..., 47 Reset, 50 Sleep Timer, 47 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 45 Daylight Saving, 46 Skip Channel, 45 Time Zone, 46 Tuner Mode, 45 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 20 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16 G Glossary, 70 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 15 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 56 Picture Adjustment, 56 Setup, 56 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 13 Rear Label, 10 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5 Safetey Strap, 5 Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 27 O OSD Brightness Adjustment, 69 Color Adjustment, 13 Contrast Adjustment, 69 Outputs Using 5.1 Surround...
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... Vertical Position, 50, 61 PC Resolutions, 26 R Remote Batteries, 12 Range, 12 Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 64 RGB Connecting your PC, 25 S Screen Size explanation, 63 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your VCR, 23 Connecting your Video Camera, 23 T Technical Specifications, 69 Troubleshooting Guide, 66 TV Audio Adjustment, 42 Parental Control, 51 Picture Adjustment, 36 Special Features, 47 VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual TV Audio Adjust Balance, 43 Bass, 42 Simulated...
... Vertical Position, 50, 61 PC Resolutions, 26 R Remote Batteries, 12 Range, 12 Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 64 RGB Connecting your PC, 25 S Screen Size explanation, 63 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your VCR, 23 Connecting your Video Camera, 23 T Technical Specifications, 69 Troubleshooting Guide, 66 TV Audio Adjustment, 42 Parental Control, 51 Picture Adjustment, 36 Special Features, 47 VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual TV Audio Adjust Balance, 43 Bass, 42 Simulated...
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... Warranty. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual VIZIO RETURN POLICY VIZIO's return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be provided with an on-site repair authorization number and on-site repair instructions. Please read VIZIO's Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions. ON-SITE WARRANTY REPAIR PROCEDURE On-Site Warranty Repair generally is performed on repairable displays which includes the repair diagnosis, dispatching the technician, shipping the replacement part...
... Warranty. VIZIO® VW46L FHDTV20A User Manual VIZIO RETURN POLICY VIZIO's return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be provided with an on-site repair authorization number and on-site repair instructions. Please read VIZIO's Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions. ON-SITE WARRANTY REPAIR PROCEDURE On-Site Warranty Repair generally is performed on repairable displays which includes the repair diagnosis, dispatching the technician, shipping the replacement part...