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VIZIO 

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260MV User Manual 

 

 

www.VIZIO.com

 

 

 

 

Dear VIZIO Customer, 

Congratulations on your new VIZIO 

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260MV television purchase. To get the most out of your 

new VIZIO HDTV, 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. 

For assistance, call 

877-MYVIZIO

 (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at www.VIZIO.com. 

To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our 
website at 

www.VIZIO.com

 or call toll free at 

888-849-4623.

 

We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website 

www.VIZIO.com

 or fill out 

and mail your registration card.  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 for easy reference when 
obtaining warranty support: 

 

Serial #: _____________________ 

          Purchase Date _____________________ 

 

VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. dba V, Inc.  

HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 

and   

 are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  

TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. 

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default (Home Use)” setting and this is the setting in 
which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features 
will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for Energy Star rating. 

THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; 

IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE 
AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC.  PRODUCT 
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 
 

Summary of Contents for E260MV

Page 1: ...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 dba V...

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: ...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 inte...

Page 4: ...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 you...

Page 5: ...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 with DVI 18...

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

Page 7: ...th thumb screw VIZIO remote control VR9 AAA batteries for the remote control 2 AC power cord Quick Setup Guide Registration Card HDTV Accessories and Services Additional certified accessories for your...

Page 8: ...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 carefully before ins...

Page 9: ...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 wing screw an...

Page 10: ...ess 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 up a...

Page 11: ...re 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 pictures This por...

Page 12: ...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 ran...

Page 13: ...he 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 your TV called I...

Page 14: ...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 initial setu...

Page 15: ...rt 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 surge protector...

Page 16: ...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 butto...

Page 17: ...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 sharper image tha...

Page 18: ...DTV 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 Satell...

Page 19: ...ble 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 Cable Satellite...

Page 20: ...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 your H...

Page 21: ...essing 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 source and the di...

Page 22: ...V 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 DVD...

Page 23: ...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 TV or Digita...

Page 24: ...ing 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 re...

Page 25: ...to 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 1920 x 1080 See...

Page 26: ...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 next o...

Page 27: ...ample 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 the menu optio...

Page 28: ...ire 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 switch t...

Page 29: ...ature 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 are Caption St...

Page 30: ...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 setting...

Page 31: ...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 position of...

Page 32: ...to select the input label you want to change and then press OK 3 Press down navigation button to select Custom Label and then press OK 4 Use the on screen keyboard and begin typing in a new label name...

Page 33: ...he front of the TV The remote control buttons do not control the LOCK menu To access or navigate the UNLOCK menu you can use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote Enter your PIN when prompted Lock an...

Page 34: ...vailable G General audience 8 ans General not recommended for young children 13 ans Not suitable for children under 13 years of age 16 ans Not suitable for under 16 years of age 18 ans Adults only Alt...

Page 35: ...ound HD is set to Off Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio thro...

Page 36: ...f the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the 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...

Page 37: ...t in a higher Average Picture Level APL and the overall picture 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 Con...

Page 38: ...hotos 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 Set...

Page 39: ...ion 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 dry cloth af...

Page 40: ...n 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 sur...

Page 41: ...tterns 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 you are usin...

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: ...act 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 VIZIO Technical...

Page 44: ...lar 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...

Page 45: ...Channel Skip Add VIDEO INPUT Naming Capabilitity Closed Caption Parental Control V CHIP 2 0 Programmable Timer SRS TSHD SRS TruVolume Noise Reduction MTS Stereo Decoder Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM Mul...

Page 46: ...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 60 004...

Page 47: ...hip 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 installati...

Page 48: ...ox 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 Connectin...

Page 49: ...0 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 Controls Men...

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