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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VXW20L
HDTV10A High Definition LCD Television
purchase. Thank you for your support. For
maximum benefit of your set, please 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 VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A High Definition
Television.
For assistance, please call 877- 698- 4946 or
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, 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, groun
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VXW20L HDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VXW20L HDTV10A weighs approximately 17lb and is about 20” wide; please exercise care when unpacking the HDTV. The screen can easily be scratc
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation P
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VXW20L HDTV10A on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. To remove the stand base 1. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VXW20L HDTV10A. 2. Place the VXW20L HDTV10A face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections..................................................................9 1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9 1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................9
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................44 4.4.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................44 4.4.4 MTS.................................................................................................................................
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power light – A green light indicates TV is powered on and red light indicates TV is powered off or standby. Remote Control Sensor – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) – Switch the VXW20L HDTV10A on by pres
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s warranty of this equipment. 3. HDMI – Connect the source of digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white col
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. HEADPHONE – Connect your headphone here for personalized listening without disturbing others. 1 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. Press this button once and the information of the program being viewed is shown. Press it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will appear in the screen. POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Sta
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to pe
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Rear Connection Panel Connector Description Quality (type) Color Codes HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all- digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an Best
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of- the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Contr
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI Input HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the H
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the au
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HD
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Video output on your Set-Top
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VXW20L HDTV10A; HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI Input DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To mainta
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VIZIO VXW20L HDTV10A User Manual For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4.
