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VIZIO M190MV/M220MV User Manual 

Version 1/26/2010 

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR 

Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only 

 

VIZIO  provides  a  warranty  to  the  original  purchaser  of  its  products  against  defects  in  materials  and  workmanship  for  a 
period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a VIZIO product is defective within 
the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its sole option and discretion.  
 
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email: [email protected] or via phone at 877 MY 
VIZIO  (877.698.4946)  from  6:00AM  to  9:00PM  Monday  through  Friday  and  8:00AM  to  4:00PM  Saturday  and  Sunday, 
Pacific Time, or visit 

www.VIZIO.com

.  Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required. 

 

Parts and Labor 

There  will  be  no  charge  for  parts  or  labor  during  the  warranty  period.  Replacement  parts  and  units  may  be  new  or 
recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and units are warranted for the remaining portion of 
the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is later.   
 

Types of Service 

Units 30” or larger will usually be serviced in-home. In-home service requires complete and easy access to the unit and 
does not include de-installation or re-installation of the product. However, in some cases, it may be necessary to send the 
unit to a VIZIO service center.  VIZIO will cover the transportation charges to and from the same customer location. 
 
Units less than 30” must be sent to a VIZIO service center. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service 
center, but VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer. PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING 
ANY UNIT IN FOR SERVICE.  
Any returns to VIZIO’s service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material or a replacement 
box and material provided by VIZIO. VIZIO technical support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the unit to 
the VIZIO service center.   
 

Limitations and Exclusions 

VIZIO’s one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship. Items not covered include but are 
not limited to cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, misuse, signal issues, power surges, and damages from shipping, 
acts of God, any sort of customer misuse, installation, customer modifications, adjustments, and set-up issues. Units with 
unreadable or removed serial numbers, “image burn-in”, and routine maintenance are not covered. This warranty does not 
cover products sold “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.  
 

THERE  ARE  NO  EXPRESS  WARRANTIES  OTHER  THAN  THOSE  LISTED  OR  DESCRIBED  ABOVE.  ANY  IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE,  SHALL  BE  LIMITED  IN  DURATION  TO  THE  PERIOD  OF  TIME  SET  FORTH  ABOVE.  VIZIO'S  TOTAL 
LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL IN 
NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS 
OF  USE,  COMMERCIAL  LOSS,  LOST  REVENUE  OR  LOST  PROFITS,  OR  OTHER  INCIDENTAL  OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL  DAMAGES. 

SOME  STATES  DO  NOT  ALLOW  LIMITATIONS  ON  HOW  LONG  AN  IMPLIED 

WARRANTY  LASTS  OR  THE  EXCLUSION  OF  INCIDENTAL  OR  CONSEQUENTIAL  DAMAGES,  SO  THE  ABOVE 
LIMITATIONS  OR  EXCLUSIONS  MAY  NOT  APPLY  TO  YOU.  THIS  WARRANTY  GIVES  YOU  SPECIFIC  LEGAL 
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS WARRANTY 
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CHECK 

www.VIZIO.com

 FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION. 

 

Personal Data 

If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information, 

ALL  CONTENTS  AND  INFORMATION 

WILL  BE  DELETED  IN  THE  COURSE  OF  SOME  IN-HOME  AND  ALL  SHIP-IN  WARANTY  SERVICE. 

If this  occurs, 

your  product  will  be  restored  to  you  configured 

as  originally  purchased

You  will  be  responsible  for  restoring  all 

applicable data and passwords.

 Recovery and reinstallation of user data is not covered under this Limited Warranty.

 In 

order  to  protect  your  personal  information,  VIZIO  recommends  that  you  always  clear  all  personal  information 
from the unit before it is serviced, regardless of the servicer.  
 
 ZERO BRIGHT PIXEL DEFECT GUARANTEE  

This  policy  covers  “zero  bright  pixel”  defects  for  the  duration  of  the  limited  “ONE  YEAR  WARRANTY”  on  select  new 
product  purchases.  To  determine  if  this  guarantee  applies  to  your  product,  refer  to  the  “DETAILS”  tab  of  the  model’s 
product information page (www.VIZIO.com) or look for the “zero bright pixel” guarantee on the box.  

Summary of Contents for M190MV

Page 1: ...ber located on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support Serial _____________________ Purchase Date _____________________ VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc db...

Page 2: ...re may cause fire or electric shock Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV and to protect it from overheating b...

Page 3: ...apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is damaged...

Page 4: ...al cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12 2009 but...

Page 5: ...m 15 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 16 INFO Button 16 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 17 Which Video Connection Should I Use 17 Using HDMI Best 18 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes...

Page 6: ...Mode 35 Picture Settings Menu 36 Picture Mode 36 Backlight 36 Brightness 36 Contrast 36 Color 36 Tint 36 Sharpness 36 Noise Reduction 36 More 36 Photo Menu 37 Start Slideshow 37 Browse Photos 38 Sort...

Page 7: ...ith thumb screw VIZIO remote control VR9 AAA batteries for the remote control 2 Power adapter This user manual Cleaning cloth Quick Setup Guide Registration Card HDTV Accessories and Services Addition...

Page 8: ...n with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall see below for additional information Read this user manual car...

Page 9: ...b Place your HDTV face down on a soft flat surface to prevent damage to the screen c Flip the base 90 degrees In this manner the stand neck will be out of view after the base is removed d Loosen the...

Page 10: ...Press to launch the on screen menu If a sub menu is active this button will proceed to the next level 3 CH Press to change the channels up or down While the menu is active these buttons function as u...

Page 11: ...om a computer here Connect a 1 8 mini plug stereo connector from the computer to the TV if you want the sound to come from the HDTV speakers 6 USB PORT Insert a FAT FAT32 formatted USB drive to view p...

Page 12: ...trol Range Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the best response to the remote signal Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor The effective...

Page 13: ...ly to go to the previous level or out of the On Screen Menu completely Number Button Pad Press to select a channel or enter a password INPUT Press to cycle through the various devices connected to you...

Page 14: ...of your HDTV and then plug into a wall outlet 3 Connect your devices to your HDTV see Chapter 2 for detailed steps 4 Turn on your TV The Setup App will automatically play and guide your thru the init...

Page 15: ...fore you start watching TV make sure that any cable satellite or off air antenna connections are secure Also verify that the power adapter is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or sur...

Page 16: ...ing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When the channel is changed or when you press the INFO button an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds Each press of the INFO bu...

Page 17: ...you can use the TV as your monitor Better analog Component consists of three cables for transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio one red and one white Component video provides a sharp...

Page 18: ...ur HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection Refer to your Cable Sa...

Page 19: ...HDTV and Cable Satellite Box 5 Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control Using S Video Better 1 Turn off your HDTV and Cab...

Page 20: ...and Cable Satellite Box 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Using Coaxial Antenna Compatible 1 Turn off the power to yo...

Page 21: ...rectly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control Note The HDMI input on your HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video sourc...

Page 22: ...HDTV and DVD player 5 Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control Using S Video Better 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV and...

Page 23: ...d DVD Player 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard...

Page 24: ...using the INPUT button on the remote control 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...

Page 25: ...optical See your Home Theater user manual for more information Connecting a Computer 1 Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV If your computer supports it we recommend 1360 x 1080 M190MV...

Page 26: ...of files found on your USB device 3 Select Start Slideshow or Browse Photos a In Slideshow Mode the pictures found automatically play i Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to manually go to the ne...

Page 27: ...bmenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press the OK button on the remote control The HDTV Settings App opens 2 Use the navigation keys around the OK button to select one of t...

Page 28: ...entire picture Recommended for HDMI and RGB Computer viewing so you can see the complete picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area If you experience noise along the border swit...

Page 29: ...l CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV Select either As Broadcaster or Custom If Custom is selected then you can customize the way Closed Caption is displayed The options available a...

Page 30: ...tion of each setting Audio The Audio menu allows you to adjust the same settings as the Audio Settings menu option on the main menu See Audio Settings Menu below for a detailed explanation of each set...

Page 31: ...tion can only be selected when you are in the VGA input mode Auto Adjust The TV will automatically position and tune the display for optimum performance Horiz Position Adjust the horizontal left right...

Page 32: ...password has been entered and accepted by the TV To select the options in the Parental sub menu press OK and then create and or enter a password Note The Parental menu does not appear when the input...

Page 33: ...ears or older G General Programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 years or older 18 Adult programming CAN French Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian French Rating a...

Page 34: ...Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct time is shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for yo...

Page 35: ...uSurround HD surround sound process Choose from On or Off Note When SRS TruSurround HD is ON Equalizer adjustments are not available SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive feature rich surround sound...

Page 36: ...contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Note Contrast is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom Color Adjust the amount of color in the...

Page 37: ...ture will look too light This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect Choose from Off or On DCR Set this feature for Dynamic Contrast Ratio to improve the black level performance and incr...

Page 38: ...se Photos to browse and select a specific folder to view the contents of the folders Picture Mode Choose from Home Movie Game or Custom to vary the screen color lighting when viewing your photos Slide...

Page 39: ...eaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer 3 Wring liquid out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing 4 Wipe the TV and remote control with a...

Page 40: ...g an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window If the screen is black Make...

Page 41: ...abnormal patterns Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to your HDTV Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of your HDTV i e resolution If...

Page 42: ...mponent followed by Composite Due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur Tips for Letterbox Content Users Some Letterboxed or Widescreen versions of DVD mo...

Page 43: ...y period 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 assistance contact our VIZ...

Page 44: ...ticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor...

Page 45: ...files Supports 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1360x768 via RGB or 1366x768 via HDMI 3 D comb filter 3 2 or 2 2 reverse pull down ATSC with 8VSB QAM demodulation ATSC with MPEG 2 decoding NTSC video decoding...

Page 46: ...8 1920x1080 via RGB or 1920x1080 via HDMI 3 D comb filter 3 2 or 2 2 reverse pull down ATSC with 8VSB QAM demodulation ATSC with MPEG 2 decoding NTSC video decoding via Video AV S Video or Component P...

Page 47: ...Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq kHz Horz Polarity Vert Freq Hz Vert Polarity Pixel Clk MHz 1 640 x 480 60Hz 31 469 59 94 25 175 2 640 x 480 72Hz 37 861 72 809 31 5 3 640 x 480 75Hz 37 5 75 31 5 4 800 x...

Page 48: ...72 809 31 5 3 640 x 480 75Hz 37 5 75 31 5 4 800 x 600 56Hz 35 156 56 25 36 5 800 x 600 60Hz 37 897 60 317 40 6 800 x 600 72Hz 48 077 72 188 50 7 800 x 600 75Hz 46 875 75 49 5 8 1024 x 768 60Hz 48 363...

Page 49: ...and workmanship Items not covered include but are not limited to cosmetic damage normal wear and tear misuse signal issues power surges and damages from shipping acts of God any sort of customer misu...

Page 50: ...le Box 18 DVD Player 21 Satellite Box 18 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 37 Getting Started 14 Grounding 4 HDMI 17 Help Menu Reset All Settings 38 Setup Wizard 38 System Info 38 Help Menu 38 Home Theater Conne...

Page 51: ...Tuner Mode 30 TV Menu 27 TV Settings App 27 CC Menu 29 Input Menu 27 Sleep Timer Menu 29 TV Settings Menu 30 Wide Menu 28 TV Settings Menu Input Source Menu 30 Menu Language 34 Name Input 31 Parental...

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