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... to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT 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 receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal...
... to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT 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 receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal...
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VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...4 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV...8 Attaching the TV Stand...8 Unpack the TV and stand base: ...8 Attach the TV stand base: ...8 Wall Mounting Your HDTV ...9 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 Front Panel ...10 Rear Panel Connections...11 CHAPTER...
VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...4 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV...8 Attaching the TV Stand...8 Unpack the TV and stand base: ...8 Attach the TV stand base: ...8 Wall Mounting Your HDTV ...9 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 Front Panel ...10 Rear Panel Connections...11 CHAPTER...
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VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Input Menu...27 Wide...28 CC (Closed Caption) ...29 Sleep Timer Menu ...29 TV Settings Menu ...30 Input Source...30 Picture ...30 Audio ...30 Tuner...30 PC Settings ...31 Name Input...31 Parental Controls ...32 Menu Languages ... ...38 Exit ...38 Slide Size ...38 Help Menu ...38 System Info ...38 Reset All Settings...38 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 39 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...39 Troubleshooting Guide ...40 Telephone & Technical Support ...42 Compliance...43 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 43 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS ...44...
VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Input Menu...27 Wide...28 CC (Closed Caption) ...29 Sleep Timer Menu ...29 TV Settings Menu ...30 Input Source...30 Picture ...30 Audio ...30 Tuner...30 PC Settings ...31 Name Input...31 Parental Controls ...32 Menu Languages ... ...38 Exit ...38 Slide Size ...38 Help Menu ...38 System Info ...38 Reset All Settings...38 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 39 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...39 Troubleshooting Guide ...40 Telephone & Technical Support ...42 Compliance...43 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 43 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS ...44...
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.... 2. Use the included AC/DC power adapter. Move the TV into an upright position. 8 www.VIZIO.com Contact VIZIO for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not...your HDTV and the wall. Avoid installing your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is...
.... 2. Use the included AC/DC power adapter. Move the TV into an upright position. 8 www.VIZIO.com Contact VIZIO for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not...your HDTV and the wall. Avoid installing your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is...
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... cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB (VGA). If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of the LEDs increase. POWER ( )-Turn your HDTV on -screen menu. CH ▲...;/▼-Press to the beginning. Once you have stepped through the various devices connected to your hand gets closer to the next level. 3. MENU-Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. While the menu is active, pressing this window on . VIZIO VM190XVT...
... cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and RGB (VGA). If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of the LEDs increase. POWER ( )-Turn your HDTV on -screen menu. CH ▲...;/▼-Press to the beginning. Once you have stepped through the various devices connected to your hand gets closer to the next level. 3. MENU-Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. While the menu is active, pressing this window on . VIZIO VM190XVT...
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...a computer here. USB PORT-Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to a wall outlet. 2. Headphones-Connect your HDTV to a permanent object to come from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). 5. HDMI 1-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD ... a HDMI or component cable connection for purchase from the HDTV speakers. 6. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. For digital TV stations in your Home Theater system. 11. AV/S-VIDEO- AUDIO OUT-(OPTICAL) When digital TV is also used for connection to an antenna or digital cable...
...a computer here. USB PORT-Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to a wall outlet. 2. Headphones-Connect your HDTV to a permanent object to come from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). 5. HDMI 1-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD ... a HDMI or component cable connection for purchase from the HDTV speakers. 6. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. For digital TV stations in your Home Theater system. 11. AV/S-VIDEO- AUDIO OUT-(OPTICAL) When digital TV is also used for connection to an antenna or digital cable...
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...of time, remove the batteries. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a volatile solvent. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the remote control sensor, 30°... cover. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to personal injury. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause a fire or...
...of time, remove the batteries. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a volatile solvent. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the remote control sensor, 30°... cover. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to personal injury. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause a fire or...
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... menus. Pause (II)-Press to cycle between the main and sub-channels. Press repeatedly to pause live TV. LAST- You can also press the right navigation key. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO-Press to the Standby mode. Press it again to return to... display program information. You can also press the left navigation key. AV-Press to your TV (called Inputs). CH ▲/▼-...
... menus. Pause (II)-Press to cycle between the main and sub-channels. Press repeatedly to pause live TV. LAST- You can also press the right navigation key. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Remote Control Buttons INFO-Press to the Standby mode. Press it again to return to... display program information. You can also press the left navigation key. AV-Press to your TV (called Inputs). CH ▲/▼-...
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... into the remote control. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 14 www.VIZIO.com The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to easily setup your TV. Follow the onscreen directions to...
... into the remote control. 2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 14 www.VIZIO.com The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to easily setup your TV. Follow the onscreen directions to...
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... the correct input on your device is no picture, make sure that provides TV programming (i.e. Each press of your HDTV connections are secure and you are secure. Version 11/16/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com The Channel buttons and on the remote, control will cycle through the...antenna connections are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control. Press the button until the input associated with the device you through the available inputs. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source ...
... the correct input on your device is no picture, make sure that provides TV programming (i.e. Each press of your HDTV connections are secure and you are secure. Version 11/16/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com The Channel buttons and on the remote, control will cycle through the...antenna connections are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control. Press the button until the input associated with the device you through the available inputs. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source ...
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VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Pause-Live-TV (PLT) This feature allows you press the INFO button, an information ...the remote control to operate this feature directly to exit this feature: II pauses the live TV. You can also press TV, AV, COMP, or HDMI to the different inputs. Note: The connected USB device must: ...contain no other files). A count-down timer will display more information about the program: 16 www.VIZIO.com Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When the channel is changed or when you to live program and starts recording ...
VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Pause-Live-TV (PLT) This feature allows you press the INFO button, an information ...the remote control to operate this feature directly to exit this feature: II pauses the live TV. You can also press TV, AV, COMP, or HDMI to the different inputs. Note: The connected USB device must: ...contain no other files). A count-down timer will display more information about the program: 16 www.VIZIO.com Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When the channel is changed or when you to live program and starts recording ...
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... provides a sharper image than Composite video. However, because it won't provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can use the TV as your cable box or right out of those connections first. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Compatible (...HDTV from your monitor. However, S-Video is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. Use HDMI or Component for details. This cable is generally not ideal for transmitting audio: one red and one yellow cable for transmitting video and two cables for digital displays. VIZIO VM190XVT...
... provides a sharper image than Composite video. However, because it won't provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can use the TV as your cable box or right out of those connections first. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Compatible (...HDTV from your monitor. However, S-Video is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. Use HDMI or Component for details. This cable is generally not ideal for transmitting audio: one red and one yellow cable for transmitting video and two cables for digital displays. VIZIO VM190XVT...
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... the power to your HDTV. 2. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for more information. 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control. 5. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on your HDTV. 4. Select AV using...(yellow) on your HDTV. 3. Perform an Auto Channel scan. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) 1. Turn off your HDTV. 3. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using ...
... the power to your HDTV. 2. See Adjusting Your HDTV/TV Settings for more information. 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control. 5. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on your HDTV. 4. Select AV using...(yellow) on your HDTV. 3. Perform an Auto Channel scan. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) 1. Turn off your HDTV. 3. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Using ...
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... scan. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or cable to the AV/S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your DVD player to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your...
... scan. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or cable to the AV/S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your DVD player to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your...
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... control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control or side of the product. Note: Refer to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Using S-VIDEO 1. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more... information about the video output requirements of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control. Turn off the power to your...
... control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control or side of the product. Note: Refer to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Using S-VIDEO 1. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more... information about the video output requirements of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control. Turn off the power to your...
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... 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on your HDTV. Connect the VGA cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the back of your HDTV. Connecting a Home Theater System VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input...
... 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on your HDTV. Connect the VGA cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the back of your HDTV. Connecting a Home Theater System VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input...
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... Up, Down. The HDTV Settings App allows you want to exit the On Screen Menu completely when finished making adjustments. 7. Once the menu option is displayed, press Up or Down Navigation buttons to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter ...8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Settings App The remote control or the buttons on the front of the TV can control all the function settings. Press EXIT to adjust...
... Up, Down. The HDTV Settings App allows you want to exit the On Screen Menu completely when finished making adjustments. 7. Once the menu option is displayed, press Up or Down Navigation buttons to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual Chapter ...8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Settings App The remote control or the buttons on the front of the TV can control all the function settings. Press EXIT to adjust...
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... fill the TV screen. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to view the entire picture. Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at the top and bottom. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User... mode allows you experience "noise" along the border switch to fill the TV screen. For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. If you to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3). The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is ...
... fill the TV screen. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to view the entire picture. Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at the top and bottom. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User... mode allows you experience "noise" along the border switch to fill the TV screen. For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. If you to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3). The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is ...
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... Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or Off. Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV. Version 11/16/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. Note: the following...: Caption Style (custom or as broadcast). If Custom is selected then you can customize the way Closed Caption is usually CC1 or CC2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual CC (Closed Caption) To select the options in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. A new menu will only be ...
... Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or Off. Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV. Version 11/16/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. Note: the following...: Caption Style (custom or as broadcast). If Custom is selected then you can customize the way Closed Caption is usually CC1 or CC2. VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual CC (Closed Caption) To select the options in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. A new menu will only be ...
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... the channel lineup when scanning for channels. 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for analog and digital channels. See Picture Settings Menu below for TV channels that are available in TV input mode. Input Source Select the Input Source for...
... the channel lineup when scanning for channels. 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VM190XVT/VM230XVT User Manual TV Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for analog and digital channels. See Picture Settings Menu below for TV channels that are available in TV input mode. Input Source Select the Input Source for...