VIZIO USER MANUAL Models D32h-C0
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. For more information on the ENERGY STAR program, go to energystar.gov For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
Welcome THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VIZIO IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your TV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your TV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not use your TV if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your TV yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your TV is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair.
TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION 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.
Table of Contents Installing the TV......................................................3 Resetting a Preset Picture Mode.......................................... 25 Inspecting the Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Adjusting the Color Calibration Settings............................. 26 Installing the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings......................................
Adjusting the Wide Mode (Aspect Ratio)............................. 44 Controlling Other Devices with CEC..................................... 45 Turning the Power Indicator On or Off................................ 46 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings...................... 46 Using the Guided Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using the Info Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the USB Media Player.............................
1 Installing the TV INSPECTING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged.
1 INSTALLING THE TV After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents, you can begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in two ways: • On a flat surface, using the included stand • On a wall, using a VESA-standard wall mount (not included) To install the stands: Installing the TV on the Stands Your TV includes stands designed to support the weight of the TV and keep it from falling over.
1 Insert the left and right stands into the base of the TV (the stands are identical). Secure each stand to the TV with two (2) T3 30 mm Phillips screws (included). Insert the screws into the back of the TV and tighten them using a Phillips screwdriver. When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level surface.
1 Installing the TV on a Wall To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. D32h-C0 Screw Size: Hole Pattern: Weight w/o Stand: M4 100 mm (V) x 100 mm (H) 11.02 lbs Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV.
2 Controls and Connections REAR PANEL USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photos. HDMI - Connect an HDMI device. Optical Audio Out - Connect an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Stereo Audio Out - Connect an RCA audio device, such as sound bar. DTV/TV (Coaxial) - Connect a coaxial cable from a cable or satellite box, or from an antenna. Component/Composite - Connect a component or composite device. HDMI - Connect an HDMI device.
2 SIDE PANEL POWER Press to turn the TV on. Press and hold to turn the TV off. INPUT Press to change the input source.
2 FRONT PANEL REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR When using the remote, point 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 on page 46.
2 INPUT Change the currently-displayed input. EXIT Close the on-screen menu. POWER Turn TV on or off. INPUT OK Select the highlighted menu option. BACK Go to the previous on-screen menu. VOLUME UP/DOWN Increase or decrease loudness of the audio. MUTE Turn the audio off or on. NUMBER PAD Manually enter a channel. WIDE Switch the display mode. MENU EXIT ARROW Navigate the on-screen menu. OK BACK MENU Display the on-screen menu.
2 Replacing the Batteries 1. To remove the battery cover, press on the logo and slide the cover out. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover.
3 Connecting Your Devices CONNECTING A DEVICE Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. Cable/Satellite Box 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, Comp, etc.). 2. Turn the TV and your device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. Game Console DVD/Blu-ray Player 4. Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match the connection you used (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, Comp, etc.).
3 CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES AV CABLE COAXIAL CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio is sent over the red and white connectors. Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connecting antennas and cable television signals to your TV. Coaxial cables carry both audio and video signals through a single connector.
3 COMPONENT CABLE HDMI CABLE Component cables are designed to carry HD (high definition) video signals along with additional audio connections. Colors are delivered with color information over three connectors for video (separated into red, blue and green signals) and the left and right audio connectors (red and white). HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface that delivers both dazzling quality and unmatched ease of use.
3 CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar. Home Audio Receiver 1. Verify that your device has an audio port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Optical, or RCA). 2. Turn the TV and your audio device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. VIZIO Sound Bar OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE* BETTER • PCM STREAM • DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 CHANNEL • DTS 5.
3 CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES RCA CABLE OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE HDMI CABLE RCA cables (or composite cables) are the traditional way of connecting your devices to your audio device. Audio signals are sent over the red and white connectors. Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as pulses of light through a cable made of plastic fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted between devices.
3 CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC Without HDMI ARC With HDMI ARC Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner Your TV Your TV Without an HDMI ARC setup, your TV needs an extra cable to connect it to your home audio receiver. The audio signal is analog-only. RCA (Audio) HDMI HDMI Your Home Audio Receiver Your Home Audio Receiver HDMI HDMI Your Blu-ray Player Your Blu-ray Player 17 HDMI ARC transmits all-digital audio from your TV to your home audio receiver, with no need for an extra cable.
4 Completing the First-Time Setup 4. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight your TV source and press OK. The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Before you begin the first-time setup: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet. • Your devices should be connected. To complete the first-time setup: 1. Press the Power button on the remote.
5 Using the On-Screen Menu CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote.
5 CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO • Panoramic stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to the left and right edges of the screen. The center of the image is not stretched, but the sides of the image are extremely stretched. If you are watching widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1) content with black bars on the top and bottom, the black bars will still appear on the top and bottom of the display image. The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch, Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.
5 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS 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 return to the PICTURE menu, press the Back button on the remote. Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. To adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
5 Adjusting the More Picture Settings • To adjust the More Picture settings: 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight More Picture and press OK. The MORE PICTURE menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the setting: • Color Temperature See Adjusting the Color Temperature on page 23.
5 Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature changes the white balance of the picture. Adjusting the Picture Mode Edit Settings Picture Mode Edit allows you to create picture modes to save groups of picture settings. To adjust the color temperature: 1. From the MORE PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Temperature, then press OK. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Color Temperature, then press OK. To adjust the Picture Mode Edit settings: VIZIO 1.
5 Saving a Custom Picture Mode Locking and Unlocking Custom Picture Modes Custom picture modes allow you to save a group of custom settings for various viewing conditions and video sources. • When changes are made to a preset picture mode, an asterisk appears after its name(*). Custom picture modes can be locked/unlocked with a unique PIN to prevent accidental changes to their settings. • To lock all custom picture modes: 1.
5 Deleting a Custom Picture Mode Resetting a Preset Picture Mode Custom picture modes that are no longer needed can be deleted. Reset the picture mode settings (for a preset picture mode) to the factory default values. Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode. To reset a customized preset picture mode: 1. From the PICTURE MODE MANAGEMENT menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Picture Mode, and then press OK.
5 Adjusting the Color Calibration Settings Reset Color Tuner - Resets the color tuner settings for the current color temperature mode. • Color Calibration Settings allow you to make precise adjustments to the picture and to create picture modes to save groups of picture settings. 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.
5 Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings The Color Tuner settings allow you to adjust the Hue, Saturation, and Brightness (HSB) color and 11 point white balance, turn color channels off for testing, and display color bar, flat, and ramp test patterns. To turn color channels off and on: To adjust the HSB color settings: 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the OK button. The Color Tuner menu is displayed .. 1.
5 To adjust the 11 Point White Balance settings: To show or hide the Color Bar Test Pattern: 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until the 11 Point White Balance menu is displayed. 1. Ensure that you are on an input that is displaying active content. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until the Color Bar Test Pattern menu is displayed.
5 To show or hide the Flat Test Pattern: To show or hide the Ramp Test Pattern: 1. Ensure that you are on an input that is displaying active content. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until the Flat Test Pattern menu is displayed. 1. Ensure that you are on an input that is displaying active content.
5 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS a home theater audio system or sound bar. Select PCM or Bitstream. Adjusting audio settings creates a custom audio mode which can be further modified or restored to factory defaults (deleted). You must select Bitstream for audio with more than two channels (3.0, 5.0, or 5.1, for example). To adjust the audio settings: 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.
5 Changing the Equalizer Settings Deleting the Custom Audio Mode To select a pre-set audio mode: To delete the custom audio mode: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Audio and press OK. The AUDIO menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK. The AUDIO menu is displayed. 3.
5 SETTING TIMERS Setting the Auto Power Off Feature This TV has timers that save energy, can turn off the TV when you go to sleep, and can blank the screen when you stream music. 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. Setting the Sleep Timer To set the Auto Power Off feature: When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. 1.
5 SETTING UP CHANNELS Selecting a Channel Source 1. On the remote control, press Input and use the Arrow button to highlight TV (antenna icon), then press OK. You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: • Select a channel source • Find channels • Perform a partial channel scan Channels not scanned • Manually add channels Channel Source • Select channels to skip Find Channels • Select language for analog and digital channels.
5 Adding New Channels To add a single new analog channel: Occasionally, you may need to add a new range of channels or add a new analog channel. You can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options. 1. From the CHANNELS menu, highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK. The ADD ANALOG CHANNEL menu is displayed. To add a range of new channels: 2. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding. 1.
5 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. Channels that have been removed with the Skip Channel feature can still be viewed if the channel is entered using the Number Pad. If you wish to completely block a channel from being viewed, use the parental controls.
5 Changing the Audio Language To use the Digital Language feature: Some free-to-air, cable, and satellite channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The Analog Audio and Digital Language features allow you to listen to audio from Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). SAP allows you to listen to broadcasts in multiple languages. • Analog Audio works with analog channels. • Digital Language works with digital channels. 1. From the CHANNELS menu, highlight Digital Language and press OK.
5 SETTING UP CLOSED CAPTIONING Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions 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. Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue.
5 • Background Color - Change the color of the background directly behind the text. • Background Opacity - Change the transparency of the background directly behind the text. • Window Color - Change the color of the closed captioning box. • Window Opacity - Change the opacity of the closed captioning box. 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.
5 RENAMING INPUTS (USING THE DEVICES MENU) Inputs can be renamed to make them easier to recognize on the Input menu (see Changing the Input Source on page 19). For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” Input Port To change the name of an input: VIZIO 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. NAME INPUT HDMI-1 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Devices and press OK.
5 CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS Viewing System Information To view technical data and status information about your TV and network connection: Using the system menu, you can: • View technical system and networking information • Change the on-screen menu language System Information • Set the time zone and local setting Time & Local Settings • Set up parental controls Wide • Open the WIDE menu CEC • Set up CEC devices to control them with your VIZIO TV remote • Control when the power indicator l
5 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Setting the Time and Local Settings Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. When your TV signal come from an antenna, your TV receives time information as part of the broadcast signal. The time is displayed as part of the information when you press the INFO button. However, you need to set your time zone and Daylight Saving Time state to ensure that the correct time is displayed. To change the on-screen menu language: 1.
5 Using the Parental Controls Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password. To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program Rating feature.
5 Changing the Parental Control Passcode Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are meant for mature audiences. You may not want to block the channel completely using a channel lock, but you may wish to block certain programs from being viewed. If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.
5 Adjusting the Wide Mode (Aspect Ratio) • Wide stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to the edges of the screen. Since the picture is being stretched, the display image may appear distorted. If the program is already formatted for widescreen viewing (1.85:1 or 2.35:1), then black bars will appear on the top and bottom of the display image. • Zoom expands images with black bars to fit the screen. The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch, Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.
5 Controlling Other Devices with CEC To begin device discovery: The CEC function on your TV enables you to control devices connected to the HDMI (ARC) input with the included remote, without any programming. Using CEC, your VIZIO TV remote can control: • Power on/off • Volume • Mute Your TV begins looking for CEC devices connected to all of its HDMI inputs. When discovery is complete: Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device’s user manual for details.
5 Turning the Power Indicator On or Off Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings The Power Indicator on the front of your TV normally does not glow when the TV is on. You can change this setting if you prefer the light to be on. You can use the TV’s Reset & Admin menu to restore the TV to its factory default settings. All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. To turn the Power Indicator Light on or off: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
5 USING THE GUIDED SETUP MENU The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up channels on the TV. To use guided setup: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. VIZIO GUIDED SETUP Channel Setup Wide Zoom Normal Exit 2D 3D 2. Highlight Guided Setup and press OK. The GUIDED SETUP menu is displayed. 3. Highlight Channel Setup and press OK. ABC 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press the EXIT button on the remote.
5 USING THE INFO WINDOW The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the GUIDE or INFO buttons on the remote: • Press the GUIDE or INFO button once to display channel, input, and display information. • Press the GUIDE or INFO button twice to display the program title, program rating, audio information, and the start and end times of the program.
6 Using the USB Media Player USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER Displaying USB Media To display your USB media: The USB media player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and view photos. 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Yes and press the OK. USB PORT If the dialog box disappears, press the V button on the remote to go the next step. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight your USB device in the list and press OK. 4.
6 Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK. Back Button Highlight this button and press OK to return to the previous screen. Current Folder Displays the folder path. VIZIO USB1: Current Folder Photo root Start Fullscreen Slideshow Sort by Name or Date View Thumbnails or Folders Adjust Slideshow Settings Folder Contents This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder.
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A There is no sound. • Press Volume Up on the remote control. The TV displays “No Signal.” • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source. • If you are using cable TV, satellite, or an antenna connected directly to the TV, scan for channels. See Finding Channels on page 33. There is no power. • Ensure the TV is plugged into a working electrical outlet. • Ensure the power cable is securely attached to the TV.
A I see “noise” or static on the screen. • When your TV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted (improved) to match your TV’s display capabilities. This up-converting can sometimes cause irregularities in the image. The image quality is not good. • For the best image quality, view high-definition programs using digital sources. Connect your devices with HDMI cables. • If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low.
B Specifications D32h-C0 Screen Size: 32" Class Viewable Area: 31.50" Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 28.71" x 19.08" x 7.87" 28.71" x 17.11" x 2.91" Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 10.36 lbs 9.48 lbs TV Type: Full-Array LED Refresh Rate: 60 Hz Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: 1366 x 768 (720p) 0.51075 mm (H) X 0.51075 mm (V) Viewing Angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V) HDMI Inputs: 2 Component Video Inputs: 1 Composite Inputs: 1 (Shared with Component) RF Antenna Input: 1 USB 2.
B D32h-C0 Standby Power: < 0.
C Limited Warranty ON PARTS AND LABOR and set-up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO authorized service center. Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers, or requiring routine maintenance are not covered. This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller. Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only.
D Legal & Compliance 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.
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