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  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 1
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual TM ® Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VO400E television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. These plans
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 2
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Important Safety Instructions the cart, stand, tripod, parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your HDTV. ! Your HDTV should be operated only from the type of power servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV. ! Do not overload power
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 3
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual ! The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. ! Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock ! Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 4
    VIZIO VO400E 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
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 5
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ...9 Front Panel...9 Side Panel Controls...9 Rear Panel Connections ...10 VIZIO Remote Control...11 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control...12 Remote Control Range ...12 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...12
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 6
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual PC Input Picture Adjustment ...51 Auto Adjust...51 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...52 PC Input Setup ...52 Understanding Viewing Features ...53 Viewing Modes...53 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...54 Maintenance...54 Troubleshooting Guide ...55 Telephone & Technical
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 7
    . Package Contents ! VIZIO VO400E ! Stand and thumb screw ! VIZIO remote control VR2 ! AA batteries for the remote control (2) ! Power cord ! This user manual ! Quick Setup Guide ! Registration Card Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately: ! Wall mounts ! High Definition
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 8
    Remove the eight (8) screws holding the stand neck to your HDTV. 2. Mount your HDTV on the wall: a. Attach your HDTV to a wall mount (sold separately) using the mounting holes in the back panel of your HDTV. b. Read the instructions that came with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 9
    . Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. VIZIO VO400E User Manual Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - Switch the HDTV on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to the HDTV off. MENU - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 10
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Rear Panel Connections No. Connection Description 1 AC IN Plug in the included power cord here. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. 2 USB For service only or as directed by technician. 3 HDMI 1 & 2 Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or set game.
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 11
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information. POWER ( ) - Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV - Press this button to select TV. AV - Press this button to select AV (either
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 12
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 13
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 14
    HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: ! ! ! The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 15
    HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI 3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: ! ! ! The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 16
    to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 17
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV CABLE BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3. Turn on
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 18
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV - HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Using HDMI (Best) For optimal
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 19
    Using Component Video (Better): VIZIO VO400E User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 20
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good): CD DVD 1. Turn off the power remote or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 21
    Connecting an external Receiver/Amp VIZIO VO400E User Manual STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Note: ! ! Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 22
    . Turn on the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. 4. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote. Note: ! ! ! For a better picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz. Refer to your pc computer user manual for more
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 23
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for the factory
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 24
    on the side of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Orange) button on the remote control. 4. Initial Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up. Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Language choice screen will be displayed; the default English option is
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 25
    to Home Mode. Press the MENU button on the remote to go to the next screen. VIZIO VO400E User Manual Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable or satellite service company is being used; please press the LAST button on the remote control and skip to Step 5. Otherwise continue with next
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 26
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Note: If you select Skip Scan, next time that you decide to complete this procedure; you will need to select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to get the option of scanning the channels again. c. The screen
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 27
    , VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using different inputs at the back of you TV set. VIZIO VO400E User Manual a. Select the correct input connection; RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 28
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is been fed into it. Enjoy your TV watching!! 28 www.VIZIO
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 29
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual 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. Press the power button
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 30
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings GUIDE TV AV COMP HDMI MENU MUTE LAST VOL CH 123 456 789 INPUT 0 _ Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 31
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 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
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    VIZIO VO400E User Manual DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears for PICTURE adjustment. Press the " button to highlight the Picture mode selection. Use the $ or # button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid,
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    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Contrast Press the " button to highlight the Contrast selection. Use the $ or # button to adjust the level. 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 picture. The easiest way to set
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 34
    . This feature can be set to OFF, DCR, or OPC. Setting it to DCR allows the TV set to adjust its backlight to display dark and bright scenes with a more vivid or intense quality. OPC (optimum power control) lowers the power consumption while maintaining a good contrast ratio. Press the $ or # button
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    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Film Mode Press the " button to highlight the option for Film Mode selection. Use the $ or # button to choose Auto or Off. When set to Auto, the TV will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for film, or normal video at 60 fps). When set to Off it will stay
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    VIZIO VO400E User Manual DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment Audio Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE different frequencies (pitches). Starting from lowest to the highest pitch, they are 120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. Press the " button to
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    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Digital Audio Out Press the " button to highlight the Digital Audio Out to the volume setting on the TV. If it is fixed, the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly
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    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Reset Audio Mode Press the " button to highlight the option for Reset Audio Mode selection Press # button to return on Audio settings button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the # button to display the TV page. Press the "
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 39
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control
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    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the " button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection. Press the $ or # button
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 41
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Input Naming This feature has been added to facilitate you, the user in identifying or label the input and signal of the input or the LAST key to cancel the setting. . Press the LAST key when you have finished to previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 42
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Press the " button to highlight the CC (Closed Caption) selection. Press the # button. A separate menu will appear with the following CC settings CC When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the " button
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 43
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual H/V Position Press the " button to highlight the H/V Position selection. Press the # button. A separate menu will appear with the following H/V Position settings the # button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the $ or # button to adjust the horizontal
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 44
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual DTV / TV Input Parental Control If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted
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    VIZIO VO400E User Manual US TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section to display the Parental Control menu and then press the " button to highlight the US TV Rating selection. Press the # button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block TV Rating panel you can
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 46
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Canadian English Rating Press the " button to highlight the Canadian English Rating selection. Press the # button and the Block Canadian English Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Canadian English Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 47
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual DTV Rating This option is designed to update the TV or Movie table of different ratings for programs being viewed in your local or regional area. It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a digital
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 48
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual System Info Press the " button to highlight System Info. Press the # button. A new menu will appear that displays the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. System Reset Press the " button to highlight
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 49
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 50
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual 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. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 51
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Auto Phase (for Component input) Press the " button to highlight the H/V Position. Press the # button and the new H/V Position submenu will be displayed. Press the " button to highlight Auto Phase. Press the # button to execute this option. The TV will automatically look for
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 52
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual H-SIZE Press the " button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the # button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture Fine Tune selection. Press the # button to start tuning the to the PC signal. Use the $ or # button to adjust the tuning. Once the adjustments
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 53
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions in page 30. Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 54
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 55
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions mounted it on the wall, try moving your TV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem. The picture patterns
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 56
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Problem cover the entire screen. Solution Display (OSD) are set correctly. If you are using TV, AV-C (Composite), AV-S (S-Video) or Component with 480i input, follow instructions in page 40 to obtain the desired screen mode. You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 57
    can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the number below. Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO's commitment to service excellence. For technical
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 58
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual 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 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 59
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Specifications *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Specifications Panel 40" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.46125 mm(H) x 0.46125 mm(V) Display
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 60
    VIZIO VO400E User Manual Glossary - Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV "aspect ratio", that is, the screen's width as compared to its height. For example, a "32 inch TV screen"
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 61
    . All other service is at the customer's expense. VIZIO reserves the right to charge the customer for any service call for anything not covered by this limited warranty. Before you ask for warranty service, please review your User Manual. You may avoid a service call and a service charge. Please
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 62
    If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that an on-site repair may be performed, the customer will be provided with an on-site repair authorization number and on-site repair instructions
  • Vizio VO400E | VO400E User Manual - Page 63
    . If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a mail-in repair may be performed, the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and mail-in repair instructions. Proof
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    your VCR, 20 Connecting your Video Camera, 20 composite connection cable TV, 16 satellite box, 16 Controls Front Panel, 9 Side Panel, 9 D Disassembling, 5 DTV Audio Adjustment, 36 Parental Control, 44 Picture Adjustment, 32 Special Features, 40 Tuner Setup, 38 DTV Audio Adjust Audio Out, 37 Balance
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    connection, 14 Screen Size explanation, 53 setting up, 8 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 20 T Technical Specifications, 59 VIZIO VO400E User Manual Troubleshooting Guide, 55 TV Audio Adjustment, 36 Parental Control, 44 Picture Adjustment, 32 Special Features, 40 TV Picture Adjust Advanced Video
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VIZIO VO400E User Manual
Version 9/21/2009
1
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®
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VO400E 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 HDTV High Definition Television.
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, please call
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We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website
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or fill in your registration card and mail it in.
For peace
of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty,
VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans.
These plans give
additional coverage during the standard warranty period.
Visit our website
or call us to purchase a plan.
Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV.
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