VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VW26L 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 VW26L High Definition Television. For assistance, please call 949-668-0588 or email us at techsupport@vinc.com.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 VW26L HDTV10F 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 VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 VW26L HDTV10F is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is about 105W, please use the power cord designated for 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 VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections .................................................................. 8 1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...................................................................................................................................8 1.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving..........................................................................................................................................36 4.5 DTV / TV Input Parental Control........................................................................................................................36 4.5.1 Channel Block ...........................................................................................................................................
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 ‘HDTV’ light – When plugged into your power outlet, the HDTV name on the stand will glow red when the HDTV is powered off. 1.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. HDMI 1 – 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).
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) – When selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual WIDE – This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal and Panoramic. . The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are 4:3 and 16:9. SLEEP – This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer for 30, 60, 90 or 120 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 VW26L HDTV10F 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 VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW26L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Rear Panel Color Codes Description White HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 (outof-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. Turn on the power to the HDTV. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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-thewall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 2.2.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1. 2. 3. 4.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 Hwww.VIZIO.comH 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 VW26L HDTV10F User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 HDMI2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 VW26L for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. See Hwww.VIZIO.comH or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your DVD Player (Best): 1. 2. 3. 4.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV2) 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 AV2 group on the side of the HDTV.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. 2. 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 AV2 group on the side of the HDTV. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV2 input on the side of the HDTV.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37.5 75.00 N N 31.500 720x400 70 31.46 70.08 N P 28.320 800x600 60 37.9 60.317 P P 40.000 800x600 75 46.9 75 P P 49.500 800x600 85 53.7 85.06 P P 56.250 1024x768 60 48.4 60.01 N N 65.000 1024x768 75 60.0 75.03 P P 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 13 ~ 23 for detailed steps) 3.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual c. The TV Input screen will be displayed; default choice is Antenna. If you are using Cable, press the button to highlight CABLE. Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. d. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; default choice is Scan. Press the OK button on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to be stored into memory.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 light on the HDTV logo on the stand will turn off. It can take up to 10 seconds before the picture appears.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen. Press the or button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you pause at a channel, the program list will update with the program schedule for the channel. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 3.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 save 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: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental Controls.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the or button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for you are for the Backlight and Advanced Video; the rest are preset. 4.2.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.7 Tint Press the button to highlight the Tint selection. Press the button 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 tint adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position. Use the or button to adjust the level. 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.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Setting Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. DNR Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). Use this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. Press the button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to highlight the Balance selection. Press the button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the balance adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position. Use the or button to adjust the left/right balance. 4.3.5 Surround Press the Press the button to highlight the Surround selection.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.4.3 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Select the channel you wish to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the button to select this channel to be skipped when using the CH+ or CH- button.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to turn it on or off. Version 9/20/2007 37 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.5.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.5.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.5.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.5.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating. 4.5.5 Change the Password Press the button to highlight the Access Code Edit selection. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.6 Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the button to highlight the Language selection. The default is English. Press the button to select Français or Español. 4.6.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select the timer to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4.6.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.6.4 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. 4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. Press the button to select Service 1.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Adjustment Picture The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.7. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.14.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture. 4.14.4 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.14.6 H-SIZE Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the the horizontal size. or button to adjust 4.14.7 H. Position Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Use the adjust the horizontal position. or button to 4.14.8 V.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.17 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 VW26L HDTV10F User Manual 4.17.1 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically. To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control: 1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of you screen. 2. Press the SLEEP button one or more times to select the time you want. The choices are 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 1-949-668-0588 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 VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Problem Solution 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. The TV has pixels that are always dark or colored.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 26” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4215mm (H) x 0.4215mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors 16.
VIZIO VW26L HDTV10F 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 VW26L HDTV10F User Manual Movie Rating, 38 Password change, 39 TV Rating, 38 PC Input Audio Adjustment, 46 Picture Adjustment, 44 Setup, 46 PC Picture Adjust Auto Adjust, 44 Fine Tune, 46 Horizontal Position, 46 Horizontal Size, 46 Vertical Position, 46 PC Resolutions, 24 R Remote Batteries, 12 Range, 12 Remote Control Setting the Sleep Timer, 48 Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 48 RGB Connecting your PC, 23 S Screen Size explanation, 47 S-Video Connecting your DVD Play