VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television purchase. This User Manual covers the following models: M190VA, M220VA and M260VA in black color and M190VA-W, M220VA-W and M260VA-W in white color; for specific difference between the models please refer to the specification sheets in Chapter 11. Thank you for your support.
VIZIO VA SERIES 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 instructions 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.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.
VIZIO VA SERIES 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.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................................................... 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners .............................................................................................................. 4 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV .
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Input ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 PC Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 29 Sleep Timer Menu .........................................................................................................................
VIZIO VA SERIES 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 screen surface can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the screen facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV • • • • • • • • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is 25W (M190VA), 28W (M220VA and 44W (M260VA) average. 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. Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Detach the TV stand base: 1. Lay the HDTV face down on a clean, flat surface. 2. Pull up on the locking clip, release it, and then slowly slide the base towards you. Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support. 2.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel Remote Control Sensor—Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower right corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal. Side Control Panel 1. LIGHT SENSOR—Activate it through the OSD menu if you would like the TV to automatically adjust to the ambient lighting of the room.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1—Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through these all digital connectors. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to the 1/8” stereo jack called AUDIO, a Y-adapter may be needed. HDMI 2—Connect another digital video device such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. 2. 3. HEADPHONES— Connect your personal headphones here. AV— Connect composite video devices, such as a VCR or game console. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source. USB PORT—Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures. This port is also used for service. Below picture applies to black color models 12 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. 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. 3. Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: • Only use AA batteries. • Do not mix new and old batteries.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Remote Control Buttons INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: DTV/TV, AV (Composite), COMPONENT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB and USB. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it POWER ( again to return to the Standby mode. TV—Press to select the TV input. AV—Press to select the AV (Composite) input.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup Wizard that runs when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 2. Plug the attached power cord into an AC wall socket. 3. Connect your devices to your HDTV (see Chapter 6 for detailed steps). 4. Turn on your TV. The Setup Wizard will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of your TV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: DTV/TV, AV, COMPONENT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB, and PHOTO. Turn on your device and you will see a picture on your HDTV. If there is no picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on your HDTV.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When you press the INFO button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the INFO button will display more information about the program: Press a second time, you will see the following display: Press a third time and the display should be as shown below Version 12/29/2009 17 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use ? You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Based on your Home Theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Connection Quality (type) Best (digital) Connector Description HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types available and it’s all done over one cable.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. See www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details. 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to your HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to either HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input on your HDTV.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Using Composite Video (Compatible) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. See www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details. 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. 5. Perform an Auto Channel scan. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for more information.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the back of your HDTV. This is active when receiving audio with the content being viewed no matter which input is being used. 1. Connect one end of the optical cable to the optical connection on the Home Theater and the other end to the SPDIF jack on your HDTV. 2. Turn on the power to your HDTV and Home Theater.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 7 Your HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Settings Menu The remote control or the buttons on the front of the TV can control all the function settings. The HDTV Settings Menu allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. The HDTV Settings Menu consists of several menu options. The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Audio Menu This menu provides all options to be adjusted to set the sound preferences from the built-in speakers. Under this menu the options are: SRS TruSurround HD™, SRS TruVolumeTM, Equalizer Settings, Bass & Treble, Balance, Speakers, Digital Audio Out, Analog MTS, Digital MTS and Reset Audio Mode. Picture Menu This menu provides the options to customize your preferences on the looks and feel of the content of the signal being viewed.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings The following is a more detailed description of the different OSD (OnScreen Display) menu settings and adjustments regarding the options and features which are part of your HDTV. Starting with the default TV Menu and then in sequence according to the main OSD menu. It is recommendable to use your remote control navigation buttons to select the parameters to be adjusted.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 5. Channel Name Edit: If it is desired to change the name of the channel to a more comprehensive or favorite name, this option provides you with a choice. A small keyboard will be displayed and using the navigation keys, you rename the channel to your preference. Menu Language This option allows changing the language being used on the OSD menu to either English or French or Spanish. English is the default language. Date & Time 1.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Sleep Timer Menu Select this option to have the HDTV turning off automatically using increments of 30 minutes, the options are: Off, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 120 minutes. The default being Off. Photo Menu When using a USB device with photos (.JPEG/.JPG files) as data, the following options and settings are available for you to use. Note: The connected USB device must: • Have a minimum 1 GB of memory. • Be formatted as FAT32.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Wide Menu The following table shows the different screen modes and display sizes according to the content being sent to the HDTV. Note: The red lines show the video signal being overscanned. Version 12/29/2009 31 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual The following paragraphs describe in detail the differences of the Aspect Ratio being processed by the TV: Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan-and-scan or full frame.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Audio Menu Your HDTV sound is optimized by the use of SRS TruSurround HD™ and SRS TruVolumeTM technologies, different options are available if you decide to explore the differences in HD Audio using the options. SRS TruSurround HD™ This technology creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Picture Menu This menu provides the options to customize your preferences on the looks and feel of the content of the signal being viewed. Picture Mode Use this option to adjust the different parameters of the content to satisfy your personal preferences. There are five preset modes: Home, Game, Movie, Retail and Photo which values cannot be adjusted and a sixth mode called Custom Mode which allows you to make the necessary adjustments.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual 9. Color Temperature: Use this option to control the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. Choose from Custom, Cool, Normal, or PC. Normal is the setting for television broadcasting. Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences. Cool produces a blue-hued image.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Parental Menu This menu has all the different options to restrict certain channel and program viewing, this can be done by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. When this feature is selected, the first screen will ask for the default password or PIN, which is 1234. Then the following options will appear: Rating Enable Select from ON or OFF.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual CAN-English Press the OK button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian English ratings: C – Children C8+ – Children 8 years or older G – General Programming, suitable for all audiences PG – Parental guidance 14+ – Viewers 14 years or older 18+ – Adult programming CAN-French Press the OK button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian French ratings: G – General audience 8 ans+ – General – not recommended for youn
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Help Menu Under this menu the following options are available: System Info Display information about your TV, such as signal format and current software version. System Reset This option gives you two choices on resetting the values. 1. Start Setup Wizard: Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu. Please refer to the Getting Started section for more information. This option will remove all previously scanned channels. 2.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remove the power adapter cable from the TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer. 3. Wring liquid out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. 4. Wipe the TV and remote control with a dry cloth after cleaning.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual General TV Problems Solution HDTV. • Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output on the external device. • Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source. • Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu. • Reset Picture settings. • Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual General TV Problems Solution the remote control to scroll through various screen modes. • Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control. • Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON. • Check your audio settings. The audio may be set to SAP, or the speakers are set to off. • Make sure that headphones are not connected. • Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to your HDTV.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the number below.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 10 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. M190VA /M190VA-W Specifications Panel 18.5” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.300mm(H) x 0.300mm(V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720p) Colors 16.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual M220VA/M220VA-W Specifications Panel 21.53.” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.248mm(H) x 0.248mm(V) Display Compatibility 1080p (FHDTV) Colors 16.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual M260VA/M260VA-W Specifications Panel 26.01” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.421mm(H) x 0.421mm(V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720p) Colors 16.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Preset PC Resolutions M190VA/M190VA-W Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). See the table below for the factory preset resolutions. Refresh (Hz) Resolution H.Freq (kHz) H.Sync V.Freq (Hz) V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 60 640 x 480 31.469 N 59.94 N 25.175 75 640 x 480 37.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual M260VA/M260VA-W Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). See the table below for the factory preset resolutions. Refresh (Hz) Resolution H.Freq (kHz) H.Sync V.Freq (Hz) V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 60 640 x 480 31.469 N 59.94 N 25.175 75 640 x 480 37.5 N 75 N 31.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual Chapter 11 Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a VIZIO product is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its sole option and discretion.
VIZIO VA SERIES User Manual THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY.
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