USER MANUAL Models: D24hn-G9 & D40f-G9
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constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. • • The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock. Insert batteries in accordance with instructions.
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Table Of Contents Getting to Know Your TV..............................................7 Setting the Timer..............................................................................28 Using the Info Window........................................................................40 Front Panel...........................................................................................7 Setting the Auto Power Off Feature................................................28 Rear Panel.........................
Getting to Know Your TV 1 FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor and Power Indicator When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see Turning the Power Indicator On or Off.
1 Rear Panel D24hn-G9 & D24h-G9 HDMI - Connect an HDMI device. Component/Composite - Connect a component or composite. Video/ L/R Y/Pb/Pr Coaxial - Connect to a coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as a headset or sound bar. USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. Optical Audio Out - Connect to an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Power - Press to turn on the TV.
1 Rear Panel D40f-G9 HDMI - Connect an HDMI device. Component/Composite - Connect a component or composite. Audio Out - Connect to an RCA device, such as sound bar. Coaxial - Connect to a coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. Optical Audio Out - Connect to an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Ethernet - Connect an Ethernet cable to modem/ router. Power - Press to turn on the TV.
1 REAR PANEL HDMI - Connect an HDMI device. Composite - Connect a composite device. Audio Out - Connect to an RCA device, such as sound bar. Coaxial - Connect to a coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. Optical Audio Out - Connect to an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Ethernet - Connect an Ethernet cable to modem/ router. Power - Press to turn on the TV. Press and hold to turn the TV off.
Connecting Your Devices 1 CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE TYPES Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc.). 2. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 3. Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match the connection you used (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, etc.).
3 oT ACR mm5 dradnatS lacitpOIMDH ACR 3 oT ACR mm5 1 CONNECTING A DEVICE - MODELS WITH COMPONENT IN/ AV IN Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device using an adapter (not included).
dradnatS ACR 3 oT ACR mm5 IMDH 1 lacitpO CONNECTING A DEVICE - D24HN-G9 ONLY D24hn-G9 includes a Component In/ AV In port that requires additional adapters (not included). 1. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device using an adapter (not included).
1 CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES Your TV can be output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar. 1. Verify that your device has audio port that matches an available port on the TV (Optical, RCA, etc). 2. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 3. Turn the TV and your device on. HDMI RCA To 3 5mm Standard RCA Optical HDMIHDMI HDMI CABLE HDMI Note: The actual ports and their locations may vary, depending on the TV model.
1 WALL-MOUNTING THE TV To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information on this page to find the appropriate mount for your TV. Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV. After you have determined that you have the correct mount for your TV, you can begin the installation. To install your TV on a wall: 1. Disconnect any cables connected to your TV. 2. Place the TV face-down on a clean, flat, stable surface.
1 USING THE REMOTE Replacing the Batteries 1. Find the notch on the back of the remote. Insert a coin and pry open the back cover. 2 1 INPUT INPUT 3 INPUT 5 4 MENU EXIT 1. Input - Change the currently displayed input MENU EXIT 2. Power - Turn Television on or off 3. App Launcher - Quickly launch the pictured app OK 4. Exit - Close the on-screen menu MENU EXIT 5. Menu - Display the settings menu 6 6. Arrow - Navigate the on-screen menus OK 7 BACK OK 7.
Completing The First-Time Setup Rescan Networks Back Choose a language for your TV. Choose Wi-Fi Howaare youNetwork. using your TV? Hotten Netwok Help 2 Skip Terms Conditions. Which&room is your VIZIO TV Located? The first time you turn on the TV, the on-screen instructions will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use: Your use of this device and software functionality are covered by VIZIO and Google ‘s respective Terms of Service and Privacy Policies.
Using the On-Screen Menu Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. To open the on-screen menu, press the Menu button on the remote.
3 CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO Tip: The aspect ratio cannot be changed for Ultra HD content or HDR content. The TV can display images in four different modes: Normal, Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom. Each mode displays the picture differently. Some programs have black bars on the top or sides of the picture so that the picture keeps its original shape. Examples include wide-screen movies and older television programs. To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press the Wide button on the remote. 2.
3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS Your TV can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. If you save changes to the settings for a picture mode, an asterisk appears after its name (see Saving a Custom Picture Mode). 4. To manually change each of the picture settings, use the Up/ Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight that picture setting, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to adjust the setting: • To adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote.
3 Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the Picture Mode Edit Settings Saving a Custom Picture Mode Adjusting the color temperature changes the white balance of the picture. Picture Mode Edit Settings allow you to make precise adjustments to the picture and to create picture modes to save groups of picture settings. Custom picture modes allow you to save a group of custom settings for various viewing conditions and video sources.
3 Locking/Unlocking a Custom Picture Mode Deleting a Custom Picture Mode Custom picture modes can be locked/unlocked with a unique PIN to prevent accidental changes to their settings. Custom picture modes that are no longer needed can be deleted. Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode. To lock all custom picture modes: 1. From the PICTURE MODE EDIT menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Lock Picture Mode, and then press OK.
3 Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings To turn color channels off and on: The Color Tuner settings allow you to adjust the HSB color and 11 point white balance, turn color channels off for testing, and display color bar, flat, and ramp test patterns. The Color Tuner, 11 Point White Balance, and test patterns allow technicians to manually calibrate the TV. Calibration requires specialized training, an input with precisely set colors, and a specialized light meter. To adjust the HSB color settings: 1.
3 To show or hide the Ramp Test Pattern: 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Calibration Tests, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until the RAMP TEST PATTERN menu is displayed. Ramp Test Pattern Off 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Off. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to select the color for the ramp test pattern. Selecting a color immediately shows that color ramp.
3 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS • Lip Sync - Adjusts the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track. To adjust the audio settings: • Digital Audio Out - Changes the type of processing for digital audio out and HDMI ARC output when connected to a home theater audio system. Select Auto, PCM, Dolby D or Bitstream. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK.
3 ADJUSTING THE NETWORK SETTINGS * Your TV is Internet-ready, featuring both an Ethernet port and built-in high-speed Wireless-N. If your TV is connected to a network with an Ethernet cable, you will not see the wireless network connection menu. You must unplug the Ethernet cable to set a wireless network connection Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being broadcast: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
3 Connecting to a Hidden Network* Testing Your Network Connection* To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: To test your network connection: 1. From the NETWORK menu, highlight Hidden Network and press OK. The ENTER ACCESS POINT NAME screen is displayed. 2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your network’s name (SSID), then highlight Connect and press OK. 3. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your network’s password, then highlight Connect and press OK. 4.
3 SETTING TIMERS Setting the Auto Power Off Feature Using the Blank Screen Feature Setting the Timer To help save energy, your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 minutes without a video or audio signal. This feature can be deactivated. To help save LED life, your TV screen can turn on or off while audio is streaming. To use the Blank Screen feature: When activated, the TV’s timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote.
3 SETTING UP CHANNELS Scanning for Channels Skipping Channels After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these channels from the TV’s memory with the Skip Channel feature. Find Channels The TV may need to scan for channels before it can display programs and their associated information.
3 LISTENING TO ALTERNATE AUDIO To use the Digital Language feature: Changing the Analog Audio Language Some analog over-the-air (free) and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The TV’s Analog Audio feature allows you to listen to audio in an alternate language using Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). Not all programs are broadcast in SAP. The Analog Audio Language feature only works when the program being viewed is being broadcast with Secondary Audio Programming. 1.
3 USING PARENTAL CONTROLS The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password. Other devices have their own parental control settings. Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program Rating feature.
3 SETTING UP CLOSED CAPTIONING Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue. Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. See the diagram on the next page for an explanation of the parts of the closed caption area.
3 Typical choices include: • Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip of background appears behind the text, expanding as the text appears. This is the typical "As Broadcast" mode. • Opaque background and window in the same color—When text appears, the entire line fills with color at once. Text Background In the example, the closed caption text is green, the background is black, and the window is red.
3 RENAMING DEVICES ON THE INPUT MENU You can rename the inputs to make them easier to recognize on the Input menu. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” See Changing the Input Source. Input Name To change the name of an input: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Input Settings and press OK. The INPUT SETTINGS menu is displayed. 3.
3 CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS Using the SYSTEM menu, you can: • Check for updates • View system information • Change the on-screen menu language • Set time zone and local settings • Adjust the CEC settings • Adjust the power mode settings • Adjust to preserve Aspect Ratio or fill the screen • Name the TV • Review and maintain the list of paired devices • Adjust accessibility settings • Reset the TV settings & setup administrative controls System Back Check for Updates System Information
3 Setting the Time and Local Settings Adjusting the CEC Settings Adjusting the Power Mode To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the Info button, set the TV’s time zone: The CEC function on your TV enables you to control devices connected to HDMI (ARC) input with the included remote, without any programming. Using CEC, your VIZIO TV remote can control: Your TV is set to Eco Mode by default. When the TVis powered off, Eco Mode setting uses less than 0.5W of power.
3 Changing the TV Name Manging Mobile Devices Accessibility settings Naming your TV helps differentiate it from other cast devices you may have in your home. Your TV can be paired with a mobile device so you can easily control your TV across multiple devices . To see a list of paired devices or unpair a device: VIZIO is committed to providing intuitive, user-friendly products. Your new VIZIO TV offers several accessibility features that can help you get the most out of it. To edit your TV name: 1.
3 USING THE RESET & ADMIN MENU You can use the TV’s RESET & ADMIN menu to restore the TV to its factory default settings as well as access other system settings.
3 Setting a System PIN Using the USB Power Feature You can set a System Pin to lock content and picture modes as well as prevent accidental system resets. The first time you select System PIN code, you will need to create a PIN. To create a PIN. The USB port can be used to charge devices The two options for this feature are: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK. The SYSTEM menu is displayed. 3.
3 USING THE INFO WINDOW The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the Info button on the remote: • Press the Info button one time to display the TV name, current input, picture mode, network name, and time.
SmartCast TV 4 What is SmartCast TVSM? SmartCast TV lets you discover, stream, and control your content like never before. Access top apps like Netflix more easily, using the included remote to browse and launch content directly from the big screen. SmartCast TV makes finding something to watch more fun - discover new shows and movies. Plus, you can quickly set up and adjust settings right on the TV using the included remote control.
Playing USB Media The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music, video, or photos. 4 Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media Removing the USB Drive from the TV To display USB media, you must first save your videos onto a USB thumb drive: To safely remove your USB drive from the TV: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32. • Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension ( .mp3, .jpg, etc).
4 Now Playing Information displays song title, album title, and artist name. Back Button Highlight this button and press OK to return to the previous screen. VIZI O Connected Sources displays connected USB devices. Music USB1: MyFlashDrive Current Folder My Music Playback Controls Use to control audio playback. Highlight Play/Pause, Previous, or Next and press OK. Toggle Music/Photos Sort by Album/Artist/Track Progress Bar displays the duration of the currently-playing song.
4 Back Button Highlight this button and press OK to return to the previous screen. VIZI O Connected Sources displays connected USB devices. Video USB1: MyFlashDrive MyFlashDrive\Video\root\My Videos Current Folder My Videos # 1 2 3 4 File Family Vacation - California 26th Birthday Party Japan 2017 Aby’s Graduation Date - Duration 00:23:43 00:38:18 00:41:08 00:25:32 Folder Contents/Playlist This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder.
4 Back Button Highlight this button and press OK to return to the previous screen. Back Button Highlight and press OK to return to left column. Current Folder Displays the folder path. VIZI O Photo Connected Sources displays connected USB devices. USB1: Current Folder root Start Fullscreen Slideshow Sort by Date or File Name View Thumbnails/Folders VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root A.jpg B.jpg C.jpg D.jpg E.jpg F.jpg G.jpg H.jpg I.
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A HELP TOPICS The remote is not responding. There is no sound. • Make sure the batteries are properly inserted matching the and + symbols. • Press Volume Up on the remote control. • Replace the batteries with fresh ones. • Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure mute is off. • Check the audio settings. See Adjusting the Audio Settings. • Check the audio connections of external devices (Blu-ray player, game console, cable/satellite box) that are connected to the TV.
A How do I download the VIZIO SmartCast™ App? • Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Open a browser on your phone or tablet. Navigate to vizio.com/smartcastapp and follow the on-screen instructions to download the VIZIO SmartCast™ App. How do I change the Inputs? • Press the Input button on the back of the TV to cycle through the Inputs. • Press the Input button on the basic remote to cycle through the Inputs.
Specifications B D24hn-G9 D40f-G9 24” 40” 23.5” 39.5” Dimensions w/ Stand 21.83” x 14.78” x 6.18” (554.5 x 375.4 x 157.0 mm) 35.51” x 22.59” x 8.36” (902.0 x 573.8 x 212.3mm) Dimensions w/o Stand 21.83” x 13.15” x 2.06” (554.5 x 334.0 x 52.3mm) 35.51” x 20.40” x 2.55” (902.0 x 518.2 x 64.8mm) Weight w/ Stand 6.17 lbs (2.80 kg) 14.55 lbs (6.60 kg) Weight w/o Stand 5.95 lbs (2.70 kg) 14.33 lbs (6.
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