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VIZIO VX200E User Manual 

Version 5/8/2009 

 

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Dear VIZIO Customer, 

Congratulations on your new VIZIO VX200E 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 HDTV High Definition Television. 

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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 HDTV. 

 

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Summary of Contents for VX200E - 20" LCD TV

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

Page 2: ...ovided 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 top of your HDTV Doing so could short circuit parts causing a...

Page 3: ...y 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 an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating your HDTV...

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: ...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 Better 21 Using Composite AV Video Good 22 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 22 Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs 23 Connecting a PC Computer 23 Preset PC Resolutions 24 Resolution through RGB In...

Page 7: ... Parental 40 System Info 43 System Reset 43 Understanding Viewing Features 44 Viewing Modes 44 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 45 Maintenance 45 Troubleshooting Guide 46 Telephone Technical Support 48 Compliance 49 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 49 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 50 Specifications 50 Limited Product Warranty 51 VIZIO Return Policy 52 ...

Page 8: ...r future shipping Package Contents VIZIO VX200E 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 VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV To p...

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: ...ton activates the On Screen Display OSD If a sub menu is active pressing this button 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 to the speaker volume While the OSD is active these buttons function as left and right control...

Page 12: ...VIDEO AV Connect composite or S Video video devices 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 a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box 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...

Page 13: ...used to navigate the OSD menu When navigating the OSD menu the arrows control the direction up and down or left and right They will also be 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 ...

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: ...l Good analog Black Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to watch TV programming Best analog Blue RGB PC VGA This is most commonly used for PC input Better analog Green and Purple 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 Yellow and Red S Video AV ...

Page 16: ...888 849 4623 for details 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 1 input white color area at the rear of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control Note Th...

Page 17: ...on HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection If you are already using the HDMI 2 input for another component or you do not want to use the HDMI 2 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to the HDMI1 connection The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from the audio connec...

Page 18: ...Turn off your HDTV and set top box 2 Connect the video cable yellow from your set top box to the AV jack yellow 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 Press AV on the remote to view the content You can also press INPUT on the remote control Using Co...

Page 19: ... button on the remote 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 at the rear 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: ...mote or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control Note If HDMI 1 is being used connect to the HDMI 2 port instead 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 at the rear of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from the DVI audio output...

Page 21: ... the INPUT button on the remote or directly by pressing the COMP 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 set top box to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S Video output on your DV...

Page 22: ...irectly 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 set top box to the S VIDEO 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 the power to the HD...

Page 23: ... VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the back of your HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV and PC Computer 4 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV Note For a better picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC set your pc computer timing...

Page 24: ...ows 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 1600 x 900 60 55 862 59 938 N P 118 88 Windows Notes P positive N negative Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program usuall...

Page 25: ...r ON 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 Press the M...

Page 26: ... skip to Step 5 Otherwise continue with next step a The Tuner screen will be displayed If you are using Cable Service with no box 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 channe...

Page 27: ...for Analog NTSC and Digital ATSC channels Note DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas Refer to www antennaweb org 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 W...

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: ...tton 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 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 Press MENU to select it 3 Press either...

Page 30: ... watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by an HDMI cable select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV 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 rem...

Page 31: ...2 Press either the or button to select Setup 3 Press MENU to go to the 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 44 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 sho...

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

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: ...s the 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 w...

Page 35: ...he button to start adjusting 2 A new menu will be displayed showing volumes of different frequencies pitches 3 Starting from lowest to the highest pitch they are 120 Hz 500Hz 1 5 kHz 5 kHz and 10 kHz 4 Press the button to highlight the frequency you wish to adjust 5 Use the or button to adjust for boost or attenuation For example if you want to boost the bass you would highlight 120Hz and turn it ...

Page 36: ... under the Audio menu will be reset Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV TV channels using the Initial Setup screens If you did not do this or if your setup has changed you can do this from the TV menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu wil...

Page 37: ...ls are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see when using the CH or CH buttons You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control Scroll through the channels listed using or or scroll a page at a time by pressing or Press the MENU button to select the channel to be skipped MTS This feature allows you to select the diffe...

Page 38: ... minutes Wide Select how the picture displays on the screen As you select an option you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes Input Naming This feature helps you identify the input being watched You can use up to 8 characters either letters or numbers or combinations of both to add a name that will make it easier for you to recognize the input 1 Press the button to go to the next sc...

Page 39: ...Style The Digital 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 are Caption Style Font Size letter size Font Color letter color Font Opacity letter transparency Background Color color of the background where Closed Caption is displayed Background Op...

Page 40: ...ition function is only 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...

Page 41: ... D Sexual dialog L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy violence Press the or button to navigate through the TV rating options Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked US Movie Rating Note When Rating Enable is OFF US Movie Rating adjustments are not available Press the button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US Movie ratings G General ...

Page 42: ...r children under 13 years of age 16 ans Not suitable for under 16 years of age 18 ans Adults only DTV Rating This option updates the TV or Movie rating table for digital programs in your local or regional area It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a digital signal If Not Available appears at the bottom of the menu then...

Page 43: ...ing the following System Reset settings Setup Wizard Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you move your TV Please refer to Chapter 3 for more information Note Previously scanned channels will be removed Reset All Settings Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings The screen will display a message to ...

Page 44: ... 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 the top...

Page 45: ...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 glass is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object Do not press or ta...

Page 46: ... 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 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 but...

Page 47: ...to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem The picture has abnormal patterns Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV Make sure the specifications 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 ...

Page 48: ...bility to expand this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy To use this function press ZOOM on the remote control to cycle among 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 ...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...e channel Video input naming capability Closed Caption Parental Control V CHIP 2 0 Programmable time SRS TSHD VESA mount compatible 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 35 7W Avg 1W standby Env...

Page 51: ...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 52: ... 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 percent 10 restocking fee per each item returned Shipping and handling are not refundable The return authorization number must first be obtained from VIZIO s Customer Service by emailing CustomerSupport VIZIO com or by ca...

Page 53: ...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 product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty For displays forty two inches 42 and larger VIZIO will generally cover the transportation charges ...

Page 54: ...cture Adjustment 33 Special Features 38 Tuner Setup 36 DTV Audio Adjust Balance 35 Digital Audio Out 35 Equalizer 35 Reset Audio Mode 36 Speakers 36 Surround 35 Volume 35 DTV Picture Adjust Advanced Video 34 Reset Picture Mode 34 DTV Special Features Input Naming 38 Language 38 DVI Connecting your DVD Player 20 F FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners 5 Film Mode 34 G GUIDE Button 31 H HDMI cable connecti...

Page 55: ... up 10 Setup Menu Language setup 38 Parental Controls 40 Wide 38 Sharpness 33 Skip Channel 37 Sleep timer 38 S Video Connecting your DVD Player 22 T Time Zone 37 Tint 33 Troubleshooting Guide 46 TV Audio Adjustment 34 Picture Adjustment 33 Special Features 38 TV Menu Auto Search adjustments 37 Partial Channel Search 37 Skip Channel 37 Tuner Mode adjustments 37 TV Picture Adjust Advanced Video 34 R...

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