® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VW22L 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 VW22L High Definition Television. For assistance, please call (877) 698-4946 or email us at techsupport@vizio.com.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T 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.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T 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 VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T and its 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 VW22L HDTV10T is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is approximately 60W, please use the power cord designated for the TV. 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 defeated. The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VW22L HDTV10T 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 VW22L. 2. Place the VW22L face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ................................................................. 9 1.1 Front Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...................................................................................................................................9 1.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.4.2 Time Set .................................................................................................................................................... 33 4.4.3 Sleep Timer ............................................................................................................................................... 33 4.4.4 Advanced Video Menu........................................................................................................................
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel 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. Power Light – The power light will illuminate with a red light when the HDTV is powered OFF. A blue light indicates the HDTV is powered ON. 1.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 5 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. HDMI – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). RGB PC – Connect the video and audio cables from a computer here.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED – Blinks when the remote operates. POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. NUMBER BUTTON PAD – Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a password. INPUT – This button allows the user to select the video input signal source. - (Dash) – Use this button for the separation (-) of main and sub-channels when selecting a digital channel directly.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual WIDE – This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options are Normal, Zoom, Wide1, Wide2 and Cinema. The options when a PC is connected are Normal and Wide. SLEEP – This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer for OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. MTS – This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T 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 personal injury.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW22L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) HDMI (Video5) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.2 Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL/ANALOG connector. Turn on the power to the HDTV. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote, side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.2.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL/ANALOG connector at the rear of the HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote, side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 2.2.3 Using the Antenna or Cable for your VCR 1. 2. 3.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI 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.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the power to the 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 the HDMI Input at the rear of the HDTV. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote, side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component group. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component group.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using an AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group at the rear of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW22L for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your DVD Player (Best): 1. 2. 3. 4.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component at the rear of the HDTV. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component group at the rear of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV group on the rear of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV group on the rear of the HDTV.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC 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 25.175 640x480 72 37.86 72.81 N N 31.500 640x480 75 37.50 75.00 N N 31.500 800x600 56 35.16 56.25 P P 36.000 800x600 60 37.88 60.32 P P 40.000 800x600 72 48.08 72.19 P P 50.000 800x600 75 46.87 75.00 P P 49.500 1024x768 60 48.36 60.00 N N 65.000 1024x768 70 56.48 70.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 24 for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV, or press the Power ON button on the remote control.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. 2. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The red power light on the HDTV will be replaced by a blue light to indicate that the HDTV is powered ON.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 3.4 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster TV Channel Number and Station Name ATSC HDTV (High Definition TV) Version 7/14/2008 28 www.VIZIO.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options: SETUP, VIDEO, AUDIO and FEATURE.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.2 Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Video Options Press the MENU button to activate the On Screen Display (OSD). Select the VIDEO option to adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint and the Backlight. 4.2.2 Contrast Select the Contrast option in the Video submenu.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Select the Tint option in the Video submenu. Press the Right and Left arrow buttons to start adjusting the Tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available levels. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.3 Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Audio Options Press the MENU button to activate the On Screen Display (OSD). Select the AUDIO option to adjust the Audio Language, Bass, Treble, Balance, Digital Audio Output and TV Speaker settings. 4.3.2 Audio Language Select the Audio Language option in the Audio submenu. Press the right arrow button to select an alternate language if more than one language is available for the program (Default, English, Español, Français).
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.4 Feature 4.4.1 Feature Options Press the MENU button to activate the On Screen Display (OSD). Select the FEATURE option to adjust the Time, Sleep Timer, Advanced Video Menu, Password, Parental Control, Analog Captions, Digital Captions, Digital Closed Caption, Input Label, Component Set, and VGA Set settings. Note: The options may vary depending on the selected Input source mode. 4.4.2 Time Set Select the Time Set option in the Feature submenu to set the current time.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.4.6 Parental Control Select the Parental Control option in the Feature submenu to set the parental control levels for USA and Canada ratings. Press the right arrow button and the Password panel will be displayed. Enter your password and the Parental Control menu will open. Select USA Parental Locks or Canadian Parental Locks by highlighting the selection and pressing the right arrow button to open the selection.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.4.9 Analog Caption The Analog Caption feature is available in the Feature menu when a Composite input source is selected. Press the right arrow button to select from Text 1-4, and CC 1-4. Note: This feature is only available when Composite or S-Video is selected as the input source. 4.4.10 Input Label The Input Label feature is available in the Feature menu. Press the right arrow button to open the Input Label panel.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.5 Understanding Viewing Modes 4:3 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 VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 4.6 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 11758 and then, if that does not work, 10178.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-714-668-0588 or email us at techsupport@vinc.com. Problem Solution No power. Make sure you have pressed the power button on the remote or on the TV.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Problem Solution cover the entire screen. Display (OSD) are set correctly. If you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes. You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound. Make sure that the volume is not turned down. Make sure that the sound is not muted. Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA Canada Germany UK Japan UL CSA VDE BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act 5.5 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 VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 22” Diagonal, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1680 x 1050 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.282mm (H) x 0.
® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual 6.2 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.
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® VIZIO VW22L HDTV10T User Manual Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 37 RGB Connecting your PC, 24 S Screen Size explanation, 36 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Connecting your VCR, 24 Connecting your Video Camera, 24 T Technical Specifications, 41 Technical Support, 39 Troubleshooting Guide, 38 Version 7/14/2008 TV Audio Adjustment, 32 Picture Adjustment, 30 TV Audio Adjust Balance, 32 Bass, 32 Treble, 32 TV Tuner Setup, 33 W Watching TV Basic Adjustm