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VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VX32L 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 2
not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer. • The VX32L LCD HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 3
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 4
Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information VIP Services Brochure Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 5
VX32L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is about 180W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 6
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 7
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...36 4.5.1 Language...36 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...36 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...36 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...36 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...37 4.5.6 Reset All Settings ...37 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...38 4.6.1 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 8
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. Remote Control Sensor - This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 9
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 11 3 7 10 1. AC IN - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. SERVICE - This custom communication port is for factory service only. 3. HDMI 1 - Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 10
VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 11
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are Normal and Zoom. SLEEP - This button allows the user to select the - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 12
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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. - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 13
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VX32L 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 14
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 15
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 16
For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 17
the rear of the HDTV. 6. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 18
DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your Set Top Box user manual for - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 19
the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. For DVD Players with DVI: Version 3/13/2007 1. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 20
at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 21
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV. 3. Connect an audio cable ( - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 22
the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 23
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 24
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 25
OSD language to Français or Español, press the button on the remote control to select the language you want. Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual c. The Tuner screen will be displayed; default choice is Antenna. If you are using Cable, press the - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 26
supplies in Clear QAM; consult your cable operator for more information. f. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Press the OK button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 27
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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. Press the - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 28
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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 with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner. Press the or button to scroll up or down - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 29
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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, - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 30
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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, - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 31
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced button to adjust the level. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 32
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 33
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video 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 ( - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 34
VX32L HDTV10A 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 35
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off. 4.3.6 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the button to turn the internal - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 36
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone 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. Press the selection. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to select your area. - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 37
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broadcast which means the style is the same as - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 38
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 39
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 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. In the Block TV Rating panel you - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 40
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 41
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 42
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 43
VX32L HDTV10A 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 4.6. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 44
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out. 4.14.4 Contrast Press the button to - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 45
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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 or the horizontal size. button to adjust 4.14.7 H. Position Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 46
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control. 4.17.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 47
- Indicates which inputs are available for PIP mode. *When HDMI is used for the Sub-Screen it cannot support 1080i. 4.17.3 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings The PIP channel is independent of the main TV channel. To change the PIP channel, press the PIP CH + or - button on the remote control. Repeated - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 48
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17.4 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 49
settings, your TV audio may be set to SAP, min or speakers off Press the Volume + (Up) key on your remote control Make sure that headphones are not connected If the screen is black. Check your input connections. Power is ON but no screen image. Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 50
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution If you are using TV, AV-C, AV-S 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 51
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 52
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 32" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.51075mm (H) x 0.51075mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 53
VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A 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 - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 54
16 G Glossary, 53 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 15 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 41 Picture Adjustment, 41 Setup, 41 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 13 Rear Label, 9 Installation Base removal, 5 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 24 O OSD - Vizio VX32L | User Manual - Page 55
, 46 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 21 Connecting your VCR, 22 Connecting your Video Camera, 22 T Technical Specifications, 52 Troubleshooting Guide, 49 TV Audio Adjustment, 34 Parental Control, 38 Picture Adjustment, 30 Special Features, 36 VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual TV Audio Adjust
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VIZIO VX32L HDTV10A User Manual
Version 3/13/2007
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www.VIZIO.com
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VX32L 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 VX32L High
Definition Television.
For assistance
, please call (949) 428-2525 or e-
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We recommend you register your VIZIO VX32L
HDTV10A 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 VX32L.
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