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VIZIO VX240M User Manual 

Version 5/8/2009 

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www.VIZIO.com

 

Limited Product Warranty 

VIZIO provides a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” against manufacturing defects in materials and 
workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U.S. 
reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States or Puerto Rico.  

VIZIO's Responsibility 

VIZIO displays purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and that are used in the fifty (50) 
United States or Puerto Rico are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and 
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of the original retail purchase. If the display fails to conform to 
this limited warranty, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace the display.    

Labor 

During the one-year limited warranty period, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a 
manufacturing defect. Repairs required on displays which are thirty (30) inches and larger generally will 
be made “on-site” where the display is installed. The determination for performing the on-site repair is 
dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Repairs required 
on displays which are less than thirty (30) inches generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center.    

Parts 

Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts, or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or 
recertified unit, at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Replacement parts or replacement units provided 
under this limited warranty are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period, or for 
ninety (90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is later. 

How to Obtain Warranty Service 

To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at [email protected], via 
phone at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946), or via postal mail at VIZIO Technical Support, 39 Tesla, Irvine, 
CA 92618. You must provide the model, serial number, and date of purchase. VIZIO Technical Support is 
available from 6:00AM to 9:00PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and 10:00AM to 2:00PM Pacific 
Time, Saturday and Sunday. Please note that holiday hours may vary. For up to date information, please 
visit www.VIZIO.com.  
VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if defects or damages are covered 
by this limited warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by this warranty, you will be contacted to 
determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to 
you as received by the service technician or service center. 
Parts and service labor that are VIZIO's responsibility under this limited warranty will be provided without 
charge. 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 refer to the reverse side of this page for additional information regarding how to obtain warranty 
service.  

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR 

AUTHORIZATION. 

Not Covered 

This limited warranty does not cover the following:  cosmetic defects; damage, malfunctions or failures 
resulting from shipping or transit, improper or faulty installation, abuse, operation contrary to furnished 
instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, products not supplied by VIZIO, modification, 
alteration, improper servicing or tampering; damage from fire, water, lightning, power surges, abnormal 
environmental conditions or other acts of nature; normal wear and tear; unsatisfactory visual or audio 
performance not caused by a manufacturing defect; or displays with a missing or unreadable serial 
number. Operation of the display for commercial purposes or in applications or uses for which the display 
is not intended is not covered by this limited warranty. "Image Sticking", caused by static images on the 
screen for extended periods and or excessive brightness and contrast levels, is not covered by this 

Summary of Contents for VX240M - 24" LCD TV

Page 1: ...rranty 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 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Purchase Date _____________________ VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc dba V Inc HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered ...

Page 2: ...ts 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 be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place your HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Never push any object into the slots and openings on your HDTV cabinet Do not place any objects on the t...

Page 3: ...ent 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 the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock Do not install your HDTV in ...

Page 4: ...g structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the TV from the wall outlet and d...

Page 5: ...ed below as appropriate FCC US Federal Communications Commission http www fcc gov Phone 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 TTY 1 888 TELL FCC 1 888 835 5322 Fax 1 866 418 0232 E mail fccinfo fcc gov NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration http www ntia doc gov 1 888 DTV 2009 Listings of US Television Stations http www high techproductions com usTVstations htm Note Your VIZIO HDT...

Page 6: ... 17 Using Component Video Better 17 Using S Video Better 18 Using Composite Video Good 18 Using Coaxial Antenna Good 18 Connecting Coaxial RF 19 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 19 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 19 Connecting Your DVD Player 20 Using HDMI Best 20 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 20 Using Component Video Better 21 Using S Video...

Page 7: ... 36 Partial Channel Search 36 Skip Channel 37 MTS 37 Time Zone 37 Daylight Saving 37 Channel Info 37 Setup Menu 37 Language 37 Sleep Timer 37 Wide 37 Input Naming 38 CC Closed Caption 38 H V Position 39 Parental 39 System Info 41 System Reset 41 CHAPTER 5 UNDERSTANDING VIEWING FEATURES 42 Viewing Modes 42 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Maintenance 43 Troubleshooting Guide 44 Telephon...

Page 8: ...ture shipping Package Contents VIZIO VX240M Stand 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 cables Extra or replacement remote control VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV ...

Page 9: ...er cord from the foam end caps 2 Remove the top foam end cap 3 Remove the stand from the bottom foam end cap 4 Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean flat surface Note Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched To attach the TV stand base 1 Slide the stand base onto the stand neck already connected to TV 2 On the bottom of the b...

Page 10: ...level landscape orientation with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage VIZIO offers professional installation services Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 or www VIZIO com Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall follow the inst...

Page 11: ...tton will proceed to the next level CH Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels While the OSD is active these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus VOL Use these buttons to increase or decrease the speaker volume While the OSD is active these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus INPUT ENTER Repeated pressing of this button steps through the i...

Page 12: ...vices such as a VCR or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source 6 HDMI 2 Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device use a DVI HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to the L R AUDIO here Your VI...

Page 13: ...used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off or on MUTE This button turns the sound on and off LAST This button recalls the previously viewed channel If the On Screen Display OSD menu is being used this button will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to your program when you press it repeatedly VOL This button turns the...

Page 14: ... Range Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet 10 meters from the front of the receiver window 30 to the left and right 20 up and down VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away f...

Page 15: ... digital Good analog Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to watch TV programming Best analog RGB PC VGA This is most commonly used for PC input Better analog Component Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S video because the three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels Good analog S Video AV Combining the three video signals in...

Page 16: ...VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set Top Box and the other end to an HDMI input on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote contro...

Page 17: ...sing the HDMI button on the remote control Note The HDMI input on the 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 HDTV Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite opera...

Page 18: ... your set top box to the AV jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and set top 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 Good 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV 2 ...

Page 19: ...on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR 2 Connect the Output to TV RF Out or Antenna Out connector on the rear of your VCR to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote...

Page 20: ...ct HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 Input on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from the DVI audio output jac...

Page 21: ...he power to the HDTV and DVD player 5 Select COMPONENT using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the remote control Using S Video Better 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the S VIDEO jack on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the corr...

Page 22: ...r directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your VCR or video camera to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV ...

Page 23: ... to the RGB PC jack on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the back of the HDTV This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through the TV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Computer 5 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote control Note For a better picture quality when connecting...

Page 24: ...77 72 188 P P 50 000 Windows 5 800 x 600 75 46 875 75 000 P P 49 500 Windows 6 1024 x 768 60 48 363 60 004 N N 65 000 Windows 7 1024 x 768 70 56 476 70 069 N N 75 000 Windows 8 1024 x 768 75 60 023 75 029 P P 78 750 Windows 9 720 x 400 70 31 469 70 087 N P 28 322 DOS 10 1920 x 1080 60 66 587 59 934 P N 138 50 Windows Note P positive N negative Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your PC s...

Page 25: ...ower 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 highlighted If you wish to change the OSD language to Español or Français press the button on the remote control to select the language you want P...

Page 26: ...x press the button on the remote control to choose CABLE Press the MENU button on the remote to go to the next screen b The Channel Scan screen will be displayed default choice is Scan Press the MENU button on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to be stored into memory If you do not want to scan for channels at this time press the v button on the remote to highlight S...

Page 27: ...to get information about availability in your area type of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM consult your cable operator for more information d When finished the Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup Press the button...

Page 28: ... SD 480i pictures c Turn on your Cable Box VCR External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your TV set If there is not picture make sure you have selected the correct input on the TV set d If the selected input is RF you should be aware that the TV set needs to be on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR Cable Bo...

Page 29: ...s either or button to change the Reset Picture Mode option to Standard 8 Press the LAST key to exit the on screen display menu Note To ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key Setting the Time Zone 1 Press the Menu key this will bring up the picture mode menu 2 Press either or button to scroll down to the next page The next screen will appear showing Time Zone Pr...

Page 30: ... the remote control or by selecting HDMI from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control c If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by a Component YPbPr cable select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control or by selecting COMPONENT from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control Note You should be a...

Page 31: ... next level 4 Press the button scroll down to Wide and select it 5 Press either the or button to select among the modes 6 Fore more information see Viewing Modes on page 42 Program Information When watching a digital TV program the On Screen Display will function as follows When a channel is selected an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds When you press the GUIDE button ...

Page 32: ...e of the main menu options may have additional submenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press either or on the remote control or CH or CH on the side of the HDTV to select one of the other menu options Picture Picture Adjust Audio Mode Audio Adjust TV TV Tuner Setup Setup Global...

Page 33: ...evel of the picture Brightness 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 Contrast 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...

Page 34: ...e black level performance and increases contrast ratio OPC Optimum Power Control Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness Color Temperature Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Choose from Normal Custom Cool or Computer Normal is the setting for television broadcasting Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white...

Page 35: ...requency to your preference Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will attenuate the frequency Note The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is set to Off Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process Choose from On or Off Note When SRS TSHD is ON Equalizer adjustments are not avai...

Page 36: ...st the setting 5 Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV TV Input Auto Search Automatically search for TV channels that are available in your area The TV will search for analog and digital channels Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are m...

Page 37: ...daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of the channel including channel number frequency modulation type status SNR signal noise ratio and signal strength Setup Menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu wil...

Page 38: ...t or the LAST key to cancel the setting CC Closed Caption To select the options in the CC sub menu press the MENU button or the button A new menu will be displayed showing the following CC settings CC The CC feature is available when watching regular analog NTSC TV Select from CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is avail...

Page 39: ... available in HDMI Component or RGB modes Parental 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 by the TV To select the options in the Parental sub menu press MENU Enter a password to access the Parental m...

Page 40: ... Rating Enable is OFF US Movie Rating adjustments are not available Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US Movie ratings G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R Mature audience NC 17 No one under 17 years of age X No one under 17 years of age Canadian English Rating Note When Rating En...

Page 41: ... that does not have a rating Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons on the remote control Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The System Reset feature below does NOT reset the password System Info Display the technical information including...

Page 42: ... Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen When watching a widescreen 1 78 1 source program or movie the display image fills the TV screen If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom Zoom 2 Zooms in by 14 to crop th...

Page 43: ...iously contaminated use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning Cleaning the Screen 1 Use a soft cloth to gently clean the screen 2 The screen is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object Do not press or tap the ...

Page 44: ...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 sure the power button is ON VIZIO Logo glows white Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV Press the TV button on the top of the remote to retu...

Page 45: ...cations of external devices meet the specifications of your HDTV i e resolution If you are using 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 The display image does not cover the entire screen If you are in RGB mode Computer make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Scr...

Page 46: ...mong the options Telephone Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you Our trained support personnel 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 be...

Page 47: ...n a particular 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 correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment ...

Page 48: ...80P FHDTV Channel Skip Add Favorite Channel Video Input Naming Capability Closed Caption Parental Control V CHIP 2 0 Programmable Timer SRS TSHD Special Features Detachable Base SRS TSHD Speakers 2x Built in 3W Speakers Panel Life 50 000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100 240Vac at 50 60Hz Power Consumption 47 1W Avg 1...

Page 49: ...mber and date of purchase VIZIO Technical Support is available from 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if defects or damages are covered by this limited warranty ...

Page 50: ...plete details online at www VIZIO com VIZIO Return Policy VIZIO s return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be returned by the original purchaser during the initial thirty 30 day period following the date of purchase A VIZIO return authorization number must first be obtained as provided below The refund will be the purchase price actually paid by the purchaser less a ten p...

Page 51: ...a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a repair is not economically possible based on certain manufacturing defects in materials and or workmanship and or at VIZIO s option and sole discretion the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and replacement instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the produc...

Page 52: ...mera 22 Contents 8 Contrast 33 Controls Front Panel 11 Side Panel 11 Daylight Savings 37 DTV Audio Adjustment 34 DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 20 DVI Cable Box 17 DVD Player 20 Satellite Box 17 Film Mode 34 Fine Tuning the picture 29 GUIDE Button 31 HDMI 15 Horizontal Vertical Position adjustments 39 INFO Button 31 Input Source Choosing 28 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 15 Installation servi...

Page 53: ...harpness 33 Skip Channel 37 Sleep timer 37 Specifications TV 48 Stand Assembly 9 S Video 15 Technical Support 46 Time Zone 37 Time Zone 29 Tint 33 Troubleshooting 44 TV Audio Adjustment 34 TV Menu 36 Auto Search adjustments 36 Partial Channel Search 36 Skip Channel 37 Tuner Mode adjustments 36 VCR Connecting 22 Viewing Modes 42 Volume 31 Wall mounting 10 Warranty 49 Warranty services 8 Watching TV...

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