VIZIO VA220E User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VA220E High Definition LCD Television purchase. To get the maximum benefit from your HDTV, 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 HDTV. For assistance, call (877) 698-4946 or e-mail us at techsupport@VIZIO.com.
VIZIO VA220E 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 VA220E User’s Manual • • • • • • Do not install your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock. Follow instructions for moving your HDTV. Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is connected to your HDTV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Table of Contents FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...............................................................................................................................4 Opening the Package ....................................................................................................... 7 Package Contents......................................................................................................................................................
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................29 Preset Computer Resolutions ..................................................................................................................................29 VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................................. 29 VIZIO RETURN POLICY ..................
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual 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 VA220E User’s Manual Understanding Basic Controls and Connections Front Bezel POWER INDICATOR (VIZIO logo): • White: On. • Orange: Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: • Point the remote control directly this sensor for the best response. Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) • Turns your HDTV ON and OFF. MENU • Activates the On-Screen Display (OSD). • If a sub-menu is active, returns to the previous menu level. CHANNEL + / • Steps up or down through the TV channels.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Left Side Panel Controls Headphone • Connect your headphones here. Note: Connecting the headphones turns off the TV speakers off. Audio R/L • Connect external audio from a composite or S-Video device, such as a VCR or video game. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between VIDEO and S-VIDEO. VIDEO • Connect video from a composite video device, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect audio from the same source.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual 1 2 No. Connection 1 HDMI 1 2 HDMI 2 3 RGB PC 4 HDMI Audio 6 COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) PC Audio 7 SPDIF 8 SERVICE 5 9 10 4 DTV/TV (Cable/Antenna) AC IN Version 12/12/2008 5 3 6 7 8 9 10 Description Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual VIZIO Remote Control REMOTE LED – Blinks when remote operates. POWER – Press to turn your HDTV on from Standby mode. Press it again to return to Standby mode. NUMBER PAD – Press to select a channel or enter a password. INPUT – Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. - (Dash) – In DTV mode (antenna), press the number buttons for the main channel, press this button, then press the number button for a digital subchannel.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual WIDE – Cycle through the available screen formats (Wide, Normal, and Panoramic). Note: in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 and 16:9. SLEEP – Press to select the sleep options from 30 to 120 minutes. MTS – Select the MTS option (Stereo, SAP, or Mono). In DTV mode, select alternate audio channels, where available. CC – select the Closed Caption mode (OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4). TV – Press to select TV mode. AV – Press repeatedly to cycle between AV1 and AV2 inputs.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Inserting the remote control batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 2. Insert two AA batteries (included) into the remote control, making sure you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Re-attach the battery compartment cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: • Only use the specified AA batteries. • Do not mix new and old batteries.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is about 50W. 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. For proper ventilation, you must allow space between the back of your HDTV and the wall.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Additional Information: Mounting hole pitch Screw type Screw length 100mm horizontally 100mm vertically Metric M4 8mm long 0.7mm 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 VA220E User’s Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI OUT jack on your set-top box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cable (white and red connectors) from the DVI audio output jacks on the settop box to the adjacent HDMI 2 audio jacks on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your set-top box to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set-top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back or side of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press COMPONENT on the remote control to view the content.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set-top box to the AV jack (yellow) on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press AV on the remote control to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV 1. Turn off your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) cable from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Press TV on the remote control to view digital TV content or press TV to view standard TV content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. NOTE: • Not all digital TV broadcasts are high definition (HD).
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video, and Composite (AV). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Using HDMI (Best) For optimal results, DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD Player. 2. Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the DVI Out jack on your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Using S-Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set-top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the side of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the side of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press AV on the remote control to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set-top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the side of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the side of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press AV on the remote control to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Using your HDTV the first time 1. Connect audio and video cables from the desired components to your HDTV as described in “Connecting Devices.” 2. 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. on the remote control or on the side of your HDTV, then press TV to select TV mode. 3. Press The Initial Setup Welcome screen opens on your HDTV. 4. Press ► on the remote control.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, then press ►. The Tuner screen opens. 6. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, press LAST to skip to the channel scan and go to Step 9. Otherwise, continue with Step 7 below. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your input source (Antenna or Cable), then press ►. The Channel Scan screen opens. NOTE: Select Cable only if you receive your cable service without a set-top box. Version 12/12/2008 26 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual 8. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired channel scan process, then press ►. The Channel Scan progress screen opens if you selected Scan. Otherwise the Complete screen opens. 9. When the Complete screen opens, press ► to exit. NOTE: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your area, antenna types, and in which direction to point your antenna.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Selecting Inputs 1. Press INPUT on the remote to select the input source that matches the connection you made on the back of your HDTV. Repeated presses 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 VA220E User’s Manual Fine-tuning the picture 1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Picture menu opens. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Color Temperature, then press ►. The Color Temperature menu opens. 3. Press ◄ or ► to change select Normal, then press MENU twice to return to the Picture menu. 4. Press ▲or ▼ to select Picture Mode. 5. Press ► to select Standard. 6. Press MENU to exit the menu. Version 12/12/2008 29 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Using the Program Guide 1. Press GUIDE on the remote to display program information for the channel you are watching. The live program content is displayed in a small window in the lower left corner. 2. Press GUIDE twice to display the Electronic Programming Guide. 3. Press ◄ or ► to scroll up or down the channels. 4. Each time you pause at a channel, the program list updates with the program schedule for the channel and the window shows the live program for that channel. 5.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of your HDTV control the function settings. The OnScreen Display (OSD) lets you adjust the contrast, brightness, and other settings. Changes are saved even when you turn off your HDTV. The OSD consists of these menu options: Picture Audio TV Setup Parental Control NOTE: The main menu options may vary depending on the selected input source. 1.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Advanced Settings Adjusting the Picture Settings 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 select and adjust options, then press OK when finished making adjustments. Press MENU to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual c. White Peak Limiter - White Peak Limiter limits excessive white in bright areas of the picture. d. CTI - Select CTI (Chrominance Transient Improvement) to reduce time transitioning from one color to another. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. e. Flesh Tone - Adjust flesh tones of the picture. This may result in a more pleasing production of sky and flesh colors. f.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual 8. Lip Sync - Adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen. 9. AVL - Auto Volume Leveling reduces sudden volume changes during commercials and when changing channels. Adjusting the TV 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.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Adjusting the Setup 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 select and adjust options, then press OK when finished making adjustments. Press MENU to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual c. H-SIZE – Adjust the overall width of the screen. d. V-SIZE – Adjust the overall height of the screen. 8. Reset All Setting - The settings are reset to factory defaults. This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Adjusting t he Parent al Cont rol set t ings 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.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual 2. TV Rating – Block TV shows based on their rating. Select the desired rating and press OK to block (lock) or unblock (unlock). TV Rating Definitions: Y – All children Y7 – Older children G – General audience PG – Guidance suggested 14 – Strongly cautioned MA – Mature audience TV Rating Content Definitions A – All subratings D – Sexual dialog L – Adult language S – Sexual situations V - Violence FV – Fantasy violence 3. Movie Rating - Block TV shows based on their rating.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual 4. Check for New DTV Rating - This option is designed to update the TV or Movie ratings table for programs being viewed in your local or regional area. It lets the parental guidance control feature in your HDTV to have the most current parental control database for a digital signal. If there is a red x in front of DTV Rating, no update is available or the option is not activated in your area. 5.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Understanding Viewing Modes Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes by pressing WIDE on the remote control. 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 VA220E 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 VA220E 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 assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at techsupport@VIZIO.com.
VIZIO VA220E 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 • • • • • • • • • problem. Check the connections on the back of your HDTV and on the back of the component. Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your HDTV.
VIZIO VA220E 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 USA Canada Germany UK Japan Power Cord UL CSA VDE BASE/BS 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 VA220E User’s Manual Specifications Specifications Model # VIZIO Series Size of Display Resolution Pixel (Dot) Pitch TV Signal Compatibility Response Time Brightness (cd/m²) Contrast Contrast DCR Color Performance Viewing Angle REAR Inputs Side Game Ports Outputs Features Built In Audio (Included Audio Feature) Panel Life to 1/2 Brightness (hours) Voltage Range Power Consumption Remote Control Warranty Dimensions Net Weight Gross Weight Certifications VA220E VA SERIES 22 Inch (21.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 800x600 60 37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49.500 1024x768 60 48.4 60.01 N N 65.000 1024x768 75 60.0 75.03 P P 78.750 1360x768 60 47.7 59.79 P P 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Native Resolution with Reduced Blanking, see below for more details, ** = DOS Mode Version 12/12/2008 45 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VA220E 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 VA220E 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 VA220E User’s Manual Return authorization numbers are valid for only fifteen (15) days from issuance. The customer is responsible for and must prepay all shipping charges and shall assume all risk of loss or damage to the product while in transit to VIZIO.
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual Index A AC IN jack, 10 access code changing, 38 accessories, 7 adjustments selecting the screen size, 12 advanced video settings black level extender, 32 antenna connecting through VCR, 20 setting as TV signal source, 34 antenna grounding, 4 antenna jack, 10 aspect ratio descriptions, 39 selecting, 35 audio settings adjusting, 33 AVL (auto volume), 34 balance, 33 lip sync, 34 speakers, 33 surround mode, 33 AV In jack, 10 AV2, 9 AVL (auto volume) turning off and on, 34 B backligh
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual D daylight saving selecting, 34, 35 Digital CC Style setting, 35 DNR, 32 DTV jack, 10 DVD player component connection, 22 composite connection, 23 connecting, 21 DVI connection, 22 HDMI connection, 21 DVI cable TV connection, 17 DVD player connection, 22 satellite box connection, 17 dynamic noise reduction, 32 F FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners, 4 FCC statement, 43 fine-tuning the picture, 29 flesh tone, 33 front bezel, 8 power indicator, 8 remote control sensor, 8 H HDMI cable c
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual R rear jacks, 10 AC IN, 10 antenna, 10 AV In, 10 component, 10 HDMI 1, 10 HDMI 2, 10 power connector, 10 RGB PC, 10 remote control buttons, 11 installing batteries, 13 programming cable remote control, 13 programming satellite TV remote control, 13 range, 12 safety, 12 sensor, 8 resetting all settings, 36 resolution preset computer, 44 return policy, 47 RGB PC jacks, 10 S safety instructions, 2 SAP selecting, 34 satellite box component connection, 18 composite connection, 18, 19
VIZIO VA220E User’s Manual U unrated TV blocking, 38 update rating, 38 V VCR connecting, 24 video adjusting, 32 video camera connection, 24 video connection types, 15 video input selecting, 28 Version 12/12/2008 video settings adaptive luma, 32 adjusting, 32 CTI, 32 DNR, 32 flesh tone, 32 white peak limiter, 32 viewing modes descriptions, 39 volume buttons, 8 W wall mounting, 14 warranty services, 7 warrranty, 46 white peak limiter, 33 Wide 16:9, 35 4:3, 35 Wide aspect ratio, 39 52 www.VIZIO.