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VIZIO VA320M User’s 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.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive overthe-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...............................2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ........3 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ................................. 3 Table of Contents ..................................................4 Opening the Package ............................................5 Package Contents ........................................................ 5 TV Setup and Stand Assembly.............................
VIZIO VA320M User’s 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 padding.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Additional certified accessories for your DTV are sold separately: • • • Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) • Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. MENU • Activates the On-Screen Display (OSD). • If a sub-menu is active, pressing MENU will proceed to the next screen (same as MENU/SELECT key on the remote). CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV channels. • Moves up and down through controls in the OSD menus. VOLUME + / • Increases or decreases the speaker volume. • Moves left and right in the OSD menus.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Rear and Side Panel Connections No. Connection Rear Panel Color Code 1 HDMI 1 Green 2 HDMI 2 Green 3 HDMI 3 Green 4 SERVICE White 5 OPTICAL White 6 COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) Yellow 7 COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) Yellow 8 9 DTV/TV (Cable/Antenna) RGB PC /PC Audio Green Blue Description Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 10 HDMI Green 11 USB Green 12 AV/S-Video Red 13 HEADPHONE Black Version 5/19/2009 Connect an extra audio/video source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. Connect a storage source (format FAT32) for MP3 and JPEG files (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). It is recommended to back up your important document files as a precaution to prevent lost of data. Connect a source for composite (like a VCR or video game).
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO – This button turns the image and system information on or off. ) POWER – Press to turn your HDTV ON. Press it ( again to turn it OFF. TV – Press to select TV. AV – Press to select the Audio Video input. Note: If the S-Video cable is being used, the AV will show the signal going through this input because the S-Video takes priority. COMP – Press to select Component (YPbPr) input. Press repeatedly to go through the Component (1 & 2) inputs.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Remote Control Range • • • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the receiver window and 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front of your HDTV to send commands. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Setting up Your HDTV • • • • • • • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The average power consumption of your HDTV typically is 92W. 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.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Additional Information: Mounting hole pitch Screw type Screw length 200mm horizontally x 200mm vertically Metric M6 .70mm pitch Depends on the thickness of the wall mount plate. VIZIO brackets come with different length screws. To find the perfect mount for your HDTV, browse VIZIO’s certified wall mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV 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. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your HDTV, or by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Note: Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD).
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Note: The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): Using Component Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV SetTop Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (yellow area on back of your HDTV). 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group. 4.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box SET TOP BOX 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 port (red area on the side of your HDTV). 3.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Connecting your DVD Player (Better): CD DVD Using Component Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (yellow area on the back or your HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group. 4.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Connecting your DVD Player (Good) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (red color area on the side of your HDTV). 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV group. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Connecting an external Receiver/Amp Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs If your sound system has an SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical AUDIO OUT (white area on the back or your HDTV). This is active when receiving audio with the program being viewed no matter what input is being used. STEREO SYSTEM 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area on the back of your HDTV). 3. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area on the back of your HDTV). This connection will require an 1/8” stereo mini plug. 4. Turn on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions. Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.47 59.94 N N 25.18 640x480 75 37.50 75.00 N N 31.50 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Using your HDTV the first time 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables Connect audio and video cables from the desired components to your HDTV as described in “Connecting Devices.” 2. Connecting the Power Cable Connect one end of the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your HDTV. Then connect the other end into a power outlet. 3. Turning Power On Press HDTV. on the remote control to turn on your 4. Initial Setup The Welcome Screen showing the Language screen option.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 8. If your Time Zone observes the daylight savings, the next display will give the choice to select or no select it. Highlight your choice and press MENU/SELECT button to confirm your selection. 9. At this point if you have an outdoor antenna or use a cable service (No set-top box), the signal source can be selected. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your input source (Antenna or Cable), then press MENU/SELECT button to confirm it. The scanning of the channels will start.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Selecting Inputs 1. Press INPUT on the remote or on the side of your HDTV to select the input source that matches the connection you made on the back of your HDTV. A repeated press of INPUT cycles you through the options. 2. Turn on your component (cable box, VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player, etc.). You should see a picture on your HDTV. If you do not see a picture, press INPUT repeatedly until you do see a picture.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Using the INFO Guide 1. Press INFO on the remote to display program information for the channel you are watching. 2. Press INFO to exit or wait for it to disappear automatically. The following information is displayed when the INFO key is pressed: Date & Time – It shows the current date and time of the day of your local area, as long as the correct time zone had been selected.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Using the Navigation Wheel The Navigation Wheel on the remote control is designed to make the use of the OSD easier for you, as shown below: The MENU/SELECT key functions as an On switch, it activates the OSD screen when pressed once. If the OSD is already displayed, the function of this key is to select the highlighted option.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 1. Press MENU on the remote control or the side of your HDTV. The menu opens. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control or VOL + or VOL – on the side of your HDTV to highlight a sub-menu option. 3. Press ◄ or ► on the remote control or CH + or CH – on the side of your HDTV to select the highlighted sub-menu option. 4. Press ► on the remote control or the MENU on the side of your HDTV to adjust the item. 5. Press EXIT when finished making adjustments. 6.
Unique TV Features This HDTV comes with some extra features to make your TV experience more enjoyable. They are described as follows: 1. Multimedia: This feature allows using storage devices such as a portable hard drive or thumb drive or card reader as long as it is a FAT32 formatted device to display the pictures (JPEG files) and play music (MP3 files) or a combination of both (pictures and music) as a slide show.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual seconds at a time and ■ will exit the feature to live TV. You can also press TV or AV or COMP or HDMI to exit this feature directly to the different inputs. A USB 2.0 device with a minimum of 1Gb of memory plugged into the USB, port multimedia must be used for better performance of this feature. Note: This feature (Pause Live TV) requires certain conditions about the USB device: a) At least 1 GB of memory. b) Empty (no other files) formatted as FAT32 device.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Adjusting Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV, or Storage Device source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU/SELECT on the remote control. The feature and parameter you are selecting to adjust is displayed in orange text in left-hand side of the OSD.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Adjusting Channels settings If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens or if your setup has changed, you can do so from the TV menu. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. Press ◄ to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD. The following options are available in the TV menu: 1.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Adjusting the Picture When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. The source you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the bottom left-hand corner of the OSD. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Adjusting the Picture Settings Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. Press ◄ to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD. The options of Home, Movie, Vivid and Game are preset settings; if you desire to change the look of the image being viewed selecting Custom will open the menu to make the changes.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following audio adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. The source you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the bottom left-hand corner of the OSD. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, the following parental control OSD screens are available within the Parental Control OSD menu. Parental Control options are not available when viewing an HDMI source. You can restrict certain channel and program viewing by turning on parental controls. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual The following options are available Ratings Locks menu: 1. Block Unrated Shows – This option allows blocking of unrated content. 2. USA - TV – This option allows blocking of selected TV or Cable channels based on ratings established for US broadcasts. Select the desired rating and press MENU to block (lock) or unblock (unlock).
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 4. CAN – French – This option allows blocking of selected French Canadian English TV or Cable channels based on age. Movie Rating Definitions: G – General audience 8 ans+ – General – not recommended for young children 13 ans+– Not suitable for children under 13 years of age 16 ans+– Not suitable for under 16 years of age 18 ans+– Adults only 5.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 6. Change PIN - The Change PIN option lets you change the password used to access the Parental menu. The default password from the factory is 5351. Enter the new 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. Enter the password a second time to confirm you entered it correctly. NOTE: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. 40 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Adjusting the Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. NOTE: When a computer is the source, the CC option is not available. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Understanding Viewing Modes Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. Expanded 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. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3).
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Maintaining and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cord is removed from the socket before cleaning your HDTV. 2. Do not use volatile solvents (such as toluene, rosin, and alcohol) to clean your HDTV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass, and remote control, and cause paint to peel. Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control 1. Use a soft cloth for cleaning. 2.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Troubleshooting If your HDTV fails or the performance changes dramatically, follow the steps in the troubleshooting table below. Remember to check peripherals as well, to pinpoint the source of the failure. If your HDTV still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for technical assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (877-6984946) or e-mail us at techsupport@VIZIO.com.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Problem Solution • The picture has abnormal patterns • • The display image does not cover the entire screen There is a picture but no sound • • • • • Your HDTV has pixels that are always dark or colored There is “noise” or “trash” on the screen The volume changes when you switch inputs The screen size changes when you switch inputs Backlight setting doesn’t respond • • • • Check the connections on the back of your HDTV and on the back of the component.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Regulations and Specifications Compliance Caution: Always use a power cord that is properly grounded. Use the AC cords listed below for each area. Country Power Cord USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 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.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Specifications Specifications Panel Resolution Pixel Pitch Display Compatibility Colors Brightness Contrast Response Time Viewing Angle Inputs Outputs Features Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. 32” Diagonal (31.55” Diagonal Viewing Area), 16:9 Aspect Ratio 1920x1080 pixels 0.36375mm (H) x 0.36375mm (V) 1080p FHDTV 16.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height. For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall. Aspect Ratio (16x9): “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional TV.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY VIZIO provides a "ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY" against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States or Puerto Rico. VIZIO's Responsibility VIZIO displays purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U.S.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover the following: cosmetic defects; damage, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit, improper or faulty installation, abuse, operation contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, products not supplied by VIZIO, modification, alteration, improper servicing or tampering; damage from fire, water, lightning, power surges, abnormal environmental conditions or other acts of nature; normal we
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual number, and/or (ii) beyond the fifteen (15) day period, and/or (iii) without proper packaging, VIZIO retains the right to refuse delivery of such return or may return the unit to the customer at the customer's expense and with no refund issued. This return policy does not apply to defective products. Please read VIZIO's Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Index AC IN jack, 9 accessories, 6 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size, 48 antenna setting as TV signal source, 32 antenna grounding, 3 antenna jack, 8 aspect ratio descriptions, 42 audio settings adjusting, 35 speakers, 35 AV In jack, 8 backlight adjusting, 34 blocking channels, 36 brightness adjusting, 34 cable setting as TV signal source, 32 CC (Closed Caption) selecting, 41 channel block selecting, 36 channel buttons, 7 channels deleting, 32 searching for, 32 cleaning remot
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual AV In, 8 component, 8 HDMI 1, 8 HDMI 2, 8 power connector, 9 RGB PC, 8 remote control buttons, 10 installing batteries, 11 range, 11 safety, 11 sensor, 6 Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 11 resetting all settings, 41 return policy, 50 RGB PC jacks, 8 safety instructions, 2 SAP selecting, 32 setting up, 12 first time usage, 24 selecting video connection, 13 setup menu closed caption, 41 language, 41 options, 40 reset all setting, 41 slee
