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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VA26L High Definition LCD
Television purchase. To get the maximum benefit from your HDTV, read
these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for
future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment
from your new HDTV.
For assistance, call (877) 698-4946 or e-mail us at
techsupport@VIZIO.com.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installatio
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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 electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • To reduce the risk of electr
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual • Follow instructions for moving your HDTV. Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV. • When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When your HDTV will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. •
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is connected to your HDTV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, groundi
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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 ................................................................................................................................
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Skip Channel ........................................................................................................................................................ 44 MTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Time Zone ...............................................................................................................
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO logo): • White: On. • Orange: Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the remote control directly this sensor for the best response. Right Side Panel Controls VOLUME + / - • Increases or decreases the speaker volume. • Moves left and right in the OSD men
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual 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. S-VIDEO takes priority over the composite connection when both are connected. HEADPHONE • Connect your headphones here. SERVICE • For factory service only. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s warranty of this HDTV. Version 6/5/2008 10 www.VIZIO.
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Rear Panel Connections 3 4 5 2 6 1 7 No. Connection Description Connect the supplied AC power cord. 1 AC IN Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player 2 HDMI 1 or set-top box. Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a 3 HDMI 2 DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED – Blinks when remote operates. POWER – Press to turn your HDTV on from Standby mode. Press it again to return to Standby mode. NUMBER PAD – Press to select a channel or enter a password. INPUT – Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. - (Dash) – In DTV mode (antenna), press the number buttons for the main channel, press this button, then press the number button for a digital sub- channel. For exampl
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual WIDE – Cycle through the available screen formats (Wide, Normal, and Panoramic). Note: in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 and 16:9. SLEEP – Press to select the sleep options from 30 to 120 minutes. MTS – Select the MTS option (Stereo, SAP, or Mono). In DTV mode, select alternate audio channels, where available. CC – select the Closed Caption mode (OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4). TV – Press to select TV mode. AV – Press repeatedly to cycle betw
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of your HDTV is about 105W. Use the included power cord. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised. • Your HDTV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. • For proper ventilation, you must allow space between the back of your
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using HDMI (Best) Cable and satellite boxes that have a HDMI di
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI OUT jack on your set-top box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cable (white and red connectors) from the DVI audio output jacks on the set- top box to th
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your set-top box to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set-top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back or side of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press COMPONENT on the remote contr
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set-top box to the AV 1 jack (yellow) on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press AV on the remote control to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the re
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV 1. Turn off your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) cable from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Press TV on the remote control to view digital TV content or press TV to view standard TV content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. NOTE: • Not all digital TV broadcasts are high
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video, and Composite (AV). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Using HDMI (Best) For optimal results, DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HD
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VIZIO VA26L HDTV10T User Manual HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD Player. 2. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI Out jack on your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box
