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1. VIZIO NOTE This is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices see TV VCR CABLE DVD buttons at the top of the remote If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV press the TV button on the remote to set the functions back to TV Version 1 8 2008 12 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual WIDE Record This button cycles through the available screen formats The options are Wide Normal Zoom Panoramic Note in RGB PC mode the options are 4 3 and 16 9 This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control SLEEP Pause This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to 120 minutes Additionally this button pauses the CD DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control MTS Play This button will select the MTS options of Stereo SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels where available in DTV mode Additionally this button plays the CD DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control CC Stop This button will select the Closed Caption mode The options are OFF CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 TEXT1 TEXT2 TEXT3 OR TEXT4 Additionally this button stops the CD DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control TV Previous Chapter Repeated pressing of this button switches between DTV and
2. Version 1 8 2008 47 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 7DTV TV Input Parental Control 4 7 1 Channel Block 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 When the MENU button is pressed the On Screen Display OSD shows the PICTURE menu page Press the g button to display the PARENTAL menu page The Password must be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings The default password set in the factory is O 000 If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you should change the password Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The Reset All Settings feature see page 47 does NOT reset the password Press the D button to highlight the Channel Block selection Press the g button and a table shows up displaying scanned channels numbers in sequence with a figure of a padlock to the right hand side Press the D button to select the channel to be locked or unlocked and then press the OK key to execute your choice Version 1 8 2008 48 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 7 2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4 7 1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the D button to highlight the TV
3. stereo jack to connect the audio signal out of the computer to the TV set The above five pictures correspond to the five different types of inputs which come built into this TV set The brief descriptions of these pictures would allow you to have an idea of what kind of audio video equipment or signal sources could be fed into your TV set and the chart on page 58 gives you the different combinations to use this feature Enjoy it Version 1 8 2008 61 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 19 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different pieces of equipment including your VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A Listed below are the steps for programming your Audio Tuner Amplifier Cable Box and DVD Player 4 19 1 Programming for Audio Tuner Amplifier Manually turn on the Amplifier Press the Audio button on the remote control Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice Find the programming code for your Audio Tuner Amplifier in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit Is entered If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer 5 Point the remote control at the Audio Tuner Amplifier and press the POWER button The Amplifier will turn off NY a lf your A
4. www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A 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 the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPSA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting 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 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT nec section gn sp GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC section 810 71 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM nec ART 250 PART H ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT 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 disconnect the antenna or cable system Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits Remember the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation Version 1 8 2008 3 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX5
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8. green color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 6 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 7 Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by the purple area 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 operator Version 1 8 2008 19 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 3 Connecting Coaxial RF 2 3 1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable For DTV 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DIV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV 4 Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition HD Refer to the program guides or consult your cable satellite or TV station operator Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas Refer to www antennaweb org for detailed information Make sure the antenna and coaxial
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13. 4 4 5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection Press the g button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off 4 4 5 Speakers Press the D button to highlight the Speakers selection Press the H button to turn the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System Version 1 8 2008 43 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 S5SDTV TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VX52L FHDTV10A you will have setup 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 TUNER SETUP menu 4 5 12 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed the On Screen Display OSD appears on the PICTURE menu page Press the g button to display the TV page Press the D button to highlight the Tuner Mode selection Press the g button to choose Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV TV Input 4 5 2 Auto Search Press the D button to highlight the Auto Search selection Press the g button to Auto Search for TV channels available The TV will automatically search for analog and digital channels 4 5 3 SHip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you
14. Adjustment 54 57 Picture Adjustment 53 54 Setup 57 PIP Position 60 Size 60 PIP and POP Inputs 59 R Remote Batteries 15 Range 15 Remote Control Codes for other devices 74 Programming to work your DVD Player 63 Programming to work your Set Top Box 62 Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV 64 RGB Connecting your PC 29 S S Video Connecting your DVD Player 25 26 T Technical Specifications 68 Troubleshooting Guide 64 TV Audio Adjustment 42 Parental Control 48 Picture Adjustment 38 Version 1 8 2008 www VIZIO com 71 VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Special Features 46 TV Audio Adjust Balance 42 Bass 42 Simulated Surround Sound 43 Speakers On Off 43 Treble 42 Volume 42 TV Picture Adjust Advanced Picture Adjustments 41 Backlight 38 54 Brightness 39 55 Color 39 Color Temperature 40 56 Contrast 39 55 Picture Mode 38 Tint 39 TV Special Features Language 44 Reset 47 Sleep Timer 46 TV Tuner Setup 44 V Video Input Audio Adjustment 52 53 Parental Control 53 54 Picture Adjustment 53 Setup 53 W Watching TV Basic Adjustments 35 Basic connections 31 First Startup 31 Getting your Programs 34 Program Information 36 Status Information 36 VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 6 4 Component Program Codes Admiral 20048 20209 20060 20039 20047 20104 20020 20062 Aiwa 20037 20479 20000 20124 20307 A
15. DTV TV is the PIP input selected AUDIO Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the sub screen while in PIP or POP mode PIP INPUT Press the button to choose the PIP input Note The TV musi be in PIP POP mode for this button to be functional For additional information regarding the PIP POP options see section 4 18 1 Picture In Picture PIP Picture by Picture POP Mode page 59 PIP SIZE Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from one of the following small medium or large MODE Use this button to change the picture mode from Custom Standard Movie and Game SWAP Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub screen while in PIP POP mode Version 1 8 2008 14 er www ViZlO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 1 5 1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control Make sure that you match the and symbols on the batteries with the and symbols inside the battery compartment Re attach the battery cover Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries Only use the specified AA batteries Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws an
16. Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture Use the D or g button to adjust the vertical position 4 15 9 Fine Tune Press the D button to highlight the Fine Tune selection Press the Gbutton to start tuning the to the PC signal Use the D or g button to adjust the tuning Version 1 8 2008 56 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 126 PC Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV TV input in section 4 4 The menu difference is that there are no icons along the top for DIV TV and Parental Control adjustments 4 17 PC Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV TV input in section 4 2 The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments and no Closed Caption Version 1 8 2008 57 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 18 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4 3 aspect ratio 1 33 1 source is preserved so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4 3 Aspect Ratio Movies in 4 3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan and scan or full frame These movies were originally filmed in 16 9 widescreen and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen 4 3 Wide Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the disp
17. Rating selection Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed In the Block TV Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following TV ratings Y All children Y7 Older children G General audience PG Guidance suggested 14 Strongly cautioned MA Mature audience You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content A All sub ratings D Sexual dialog L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy violence Press the or D button to navigate through the TV rating options Press the button to block locked or allow unlocked Version 1 8 2008 49 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 7 3 Movie Rating Press the D button to highlight the Movie Rating selection Press the g button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following Movie ratings G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested 07S Select Jaen Exit 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 Press the Wor D button to navigate through the Movie rating options Press the g button to block locked or allow unlocked 4 7 4 Check for New DTV Rating This option is designed to update the TV or Movie
18. TV has pixels that are always dark or colored Version 1 8 2008 65 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product You see noise or trash on When your LCD HDTV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the the screen signal is up converted increased to match your TV s display capabilities Up converting can cause noise or trash You switch to a different input The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it If the sound and the volume changes level is higher or lower from another source then the loudness will change You switch to a different input The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input and the screen size changes AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 and TV Tips for High Definition Users The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input then YPbPr then RGB However due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur Tips for Letterbox Content Letterboxed or Widescreen versions of DVD movies are most commonly Users formatted for standard 4 3 Televisions The LCD HDTV has the capability of expanding this content so the entire screen is filled at t
19. cable are correctly grounded For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at www VIZIO com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 Version 1 8 2008 20 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 3 2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control 2 3 3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1 Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Note If you have an off air antenna or cable TV connect it to the Antenna In connector on the rear of your VCR Version 1 8 2008 21 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VX52L FHDTV10A HDMI Component S Video and Composite AV inputs Based on your hom
20. g button to turn on or turn off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating 4 7 5 Change the Password Press the D button to highlight the Access Code Edit selection Press the g button and the new Password panel will be displayed Enter the new 4 digit password using the number buttons on the remote Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly Version 1 8 2008 51 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV TV input in section 4 2 The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DIV TV or Parental Control adjustments The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV TV input in section 4 4 The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV TV or Parental Control adjustments 4 10 HDMI Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 4 2 The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DIV TV or Parental Control adjustments Version 1 8 2008 52 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 112 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs Component and AV as for the DTV TV input in section 4 2 The menu difference is that there is no icon alon
21. housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of the product may cause fire or electric shock Do not install the product in an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating the product in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock Follow instructions for moving the product Ensure that the power connector and any other cables are unplugged before moving the product Hold the power connector when removing the power cable Pulling the power cable itself may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock When the product will not be used for an extended period of time unplug the power connector To avoid risk of electric shock do not touch the connector with wet hands Insert batteries in accordance with instructions Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries operator injury and contamination the remote controller If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer o The power connector fails or frays O Liquid sprays or any object drops into the VX52L FHDTV10A o The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture o The Display is dropped or damaged in any way o The performance of the Display changes substantially Operating environment Temperature 40 F 95 F Humidity 10 90 non condensing Altitude 0 14000ft 0 4200m Version 1 8 2008 2
22. not active pressing this button will display the current input mode Version 1 8 2008 9 AV2 COMPONENTI COMPONENT2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 www ViZlO com Oc m z kd O bs a KN b O CH ZE D be 4 O lt o re O lt Oo r i Pe h O z Kl 4 O VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 1 3Left Side Connections 1 AV2 S VIDEO IN Connect the primary source for composite video devices such as a VCR or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source Keep in mind that S Video connections are only images signals therefore a set of audio cables is needed to hear the sound This is placed on the left hand side edge of the TV The S Video if connected will take priority over AV2 RCA connector 1 4 Rear Panel Connections Left Hand Side Portion de AC IN Plug in the supplied AC Power Cord here 2 SERVICE This custom communication port is for factory service only Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer s warranty of this equipment 3 HDMI 1 Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection 4 HDMI 2 Connect the primary source for digital video such
23. 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 Version 1 8 2008 55 Y www ViZlO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 15 5 Color Temperature Press the D button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection The default is COOL this is the 9300K setting Press the D or g button if you want to choose the Normal or Custom option DO slz se Lab Backlight If you choose the Custom option then a new menu will be displayed showing the primary color items Red Green and Blue Press the button to highlight the color you wish to adjust Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Color Red Green or Blue Indicator Bar as before Use the B rg button to adjust the color Press the OK button when finished Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired 4 15 56 H SIZE Press the D button to highlight the H Size selection Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture Use the D or g button to adjust the horizontal size 4 15 7 H Position Press the D button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection Press they button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture Use the D or g button to adjust the horizontal position 4 15 8 U Position Press the D button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection
24. should be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that children or adults do not climb up grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it onto themselves 1 Fix one end of the strap to the wall If you have a drywall finish it is preferable to fix it to a stud using a washer underneath the screw head If you have a solid wall you should use a lag bolt again using a washer under the nut 2 Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to one of the upper wall mounting holes on the back of the HDTV using a washer under the screw head Version 1 8 2008 5 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing If you choose to mount the VX52L FHDTV10A on the wall please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A browse VIZIO s certified mount selection at www VIZlO com or call directly 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 To remove the stand base Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VX52L FHDTV10A Place the VX52L FHDTV10A face down on a soft and flat surface blanket foam cloth etc to prevent any damage to the TV Pull the stand cover off by squeezing the sides to release the retaining plastics tabs Remove the six 6 screws screws specs M5 1 0 Pitch 15mm so that the stand base can be removed Gen
25. table of different ratings for programs being viewed 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 This option may be available in the future for activation This option works as follows Whenever you decide to use the Parental Control feature and this option has been activated in your area the Check for New DTV Rating will be a solid color indicating that an update is available for the TV Rating or Movie Rating table After entering the password the Parental menu will appear on the screen and then do the following Observe the status of the Check for New DTV Rating If option is faded out no update is available the option is not activated in your area If it is not faded out press either W or D button to select this option Press g button to execute this operation Please follow the on screen instructions to complete this procedure Press either or to select and then adjust any other option in this menu Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed Version 1 8 2008 50 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 7 5 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4 7 1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection Press the
26. 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 operator Version 1 8 2008 18 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 2 2 Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box Better 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Connect the Y green color connector on your HDTV Set Top Box to the corresponding Y green color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Connect the PbCb blue color connector on your HDTV Set Top Box to the corresponding Pb blue color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Connect the PrCr red color connector on your HDTV Set Top Box to the corresponding Pr Cr red color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV 5 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input
27. turned on Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source If your TV is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode press any key on your keyboard to wake your computer You see a distorted picture or You may be getting interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or hear unusual sound fluorescent lights If you have not mounted it on the wall try moving your TV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem The picture has abnormal Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back patterns of your TV Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV Compare the video input source s specifications with your TV specifications The display image does not If you are using RGB mode make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen cover the entire screen Display OSD are set correctly If you are using TV AV1 AV2 or Component with 480i input use the WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes You can see a picture but you Make sure that the volume is not turned down cannot hear sound Make sure that the sound is not muted Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology however sometimes some pixels of your LCD HDTV may not display The
28. used by most DVD players EDTV provides 300 400 000 pixels HDTV Monitor sometimes called HDTV Ready A set that can display HDTV programming if you have a separate HDTV tuner HD Cable Set Top Box or HD Satellite Set Top Box Receiver HDTV Tuner also decoder receiver set top box A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for display It may be stand alone or integrated in the set High Definition Television HDTV The best quality picture wide screen 16x9 display with at least 720 progressively scanned lines 720P or 1080 interlaced lines 10801 and Dolby digital surround sound HDTV provides 900 000 2 1 million pixels Integrated HDTV An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set It does not need a separate set top box to receive over the air DTV signals Interlace Scan A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first then filling the in the even lines this happens instantaneously Plug and Play or Digital Cable Ready A DTV or other device for digital cable consumers that plugs directly into the cable jack and does not require a separate set top box Plug and Play TV owners must obtain a CableCARD from their cable company in order to view scrambled programming services Progressive Scan A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively progressively Standard Definition TV SDTV Basic digital television transmission that
29. 2 Resolution 12902012080 through RGB 1sS Pin VGA Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer your TV set is equipped to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through this connection using the following timing 1386 5MHz The following parameters are often the values required by the software or programs to set up the display Parameters Horizontal Values Vertical Values Pixels Lines Refresh Rate Hz Version 1 8 2008 30 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting see page 6 3 12 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1 Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket 2 Connect Audio and Video Cables to the LCD HDTV see pages 16 29 for detailed steps 3 Turning Power On Once all the components are connected press the Power ON button AV2 on the side of the LCD HDTV or press the Power ON Red button COMPONENTI on the remote control COMPONENT 4 Select Input Source RGB Select the Inout Source for the LCD HDTV by pressing the INPUT Ee button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote HD control Pressing this button will cycle you through the following HDMI2 options TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2
30. 2L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage Now you have opened the carton check that the VX52L FHDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included The VX52L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 110lbs and about 50 1 2 wide x 34 tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VUR4 AV Cable Yellow Red and White Connectors Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 Double A Batteries for the Remote Control Warranty Card and Repair Information Version 1 8 2008 4 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VKS2l FHDTVLOA are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A To purchase or inqui
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32. 50 60Hz 420W average Temperature 5 C 35 C Relative Humidity 20 80 Altitude 0 14 000 ft Non Operating Temperature 20 C 50 C Relative Humidity 10 90 Altitude 0 40 000 ft Dimensions 49 84 W X 32 94 H X 4 61 D without stand 49 84 W X 34 18 H X 10 63 D with stand Net Weight 110 Ibs with stand Gross Weight 129 lbs Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Class B Voltage Range Power Consumption Operating Product specifications may change without notice or obligation Version 1 8 2008 68 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 6 2 Glossary Standard Definitions Analog TV Today s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound Aspect Ratio 4x3 Traditional TV aspect ratio that is the screen s width as compared to its height For example a 32 inch TV screen would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall Aspect Ratio 16x9 Wide screen TV aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional TV For example a 32 inch TV screen would be 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall Digital TV DTV Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency Enhanced Definition TV EDTV A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480P in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound 480P is the quality
33. DMI High Definition Multimedia Interface It is the first and only industry supported uncompressed all Best digital audio video interface HDMI provides an SN interface between any audio video source such as a digital set top box DVD player or A V receiver and an audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV over a single cable Best el DTV Coaxial RF When used for MPEG2 encoded digital bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming this input takes advantage of the High Definition content TV Coaxial RF This is the connection for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable RGB PC VGA This video input has separate red green and blue color components The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal This is most commonly used for PC input Component 1 2 The video signal is separated into three signals one containing the black and white Better 3 information and the other two containing the color analog ASA VA information This enhancement over S Video takes o p advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats S Video AV1 The video signal is separated into Left hand two signals one containing the black and white Good side information and the other containing the color information Separating the color in this way avoids analog panel of cross color effects where
34. O com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits and misuse may result in electric shock or fire To prevent the product from being damaged the following rules should be observed for the installation use and maintenance of the product Read the following safety instructions before operating the display Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power before connecting other components to the VX52L FHDTV10A Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VX52L FHDTV10A LCD A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the VX52L FHDTV10A Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product Do not use abrasive cleaners Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility When moving the VX52L FHDTV10A from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature condensation may form on the housing Do not turn on the VX52L FHDTV10A immediately after this to avoid causing fire electric shock or component damage Do not place the VX52L FHDTV10A on an unstable cart stand or table If the VX52L FHDTV10A falls it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the VX52L FHDT
35. RGB HDMI 1 HDMI3 HDMI 2 or HDMIS 5 Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable If an antenna or cable source is connected to the DIV TV input you will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control and Auto Scan for the available TV channels Note If you do not see this option within the OSD you might have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will need to repeat step 4 above to select the correct input source Initial Setup Welcome a The screen will show snow and the first Initial Allow the VIZIO Setup Wizard Setup OSD panel to help you tune your channels Press the OK Button on Press the OK button on the remote control the Remote Control Version 1 8 2008 31 www VIZIO com b The Language choice screen will be displayed the default English option is highlighted If you wish to change the OSD language to Fran ais or Espanol press the D button on the remote control to select the language you want Press the g button on the remote to go to the next screen The Tuner screen will be displayed default choice is Antenna If you are using Cable press the D button to highlight CABLE Press the g button on the remote to go to the next screen d The Channel Scan screen will be displayed default choice is Scan Press the OK button on the remote control to commence th
36. TV programming Note this button has been pre programmed for the VIZIO VP42 HDTV This button also functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control AV Reverse Repeated pressing of this button with switch between AV1 and AV2 inputs Additionally this button rewinds the CD DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control COMPONENT Forward Repeated pressing of this button with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs Additionally this button forwards the CD DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control HDMI Next Chapter Repeated pressing of this button will switch between HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and HDMI 3 inputs Additionally this button functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the remote control Version 1 8 2008 13 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM and Use these buttons to increase or decrease the size of the picture Note that in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the screen FREEZE Press this button to Freeze Frame the current screen Press this button again the continue playing RGB This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC PIP Use this button to activate the Picture In Picture mode PIP CH and These buttons are used to select the channels within the PIP screen when
37. V Standard Definition TV Source Rating is available is Cable Version 1 8 2008 e www ViZlO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced AdJustment of HDTV 4 1 Using the On Screen Display OSD The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings The On Screen Display OSD allows you to adjust the save contrast brightness and other settings The TV will save changes made to the settings even if the TV is turned off The OSD consists of several menu options Picture Audio Setup TV and Parental The main menu options may very depending on your selected input source Note Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus i e the TV Rating submenu for Parental 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Press Pomma the or button on the remote control or the VOL or VOL button on the side of the TV to select one of the other menu options 2 Press the B or g button on the remote control or the VOL or VOL button on the side of the HDTV to select one of the other menu options Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3 Once the menu option is displayed press the Lei or DA button on the remote control or the CH or CH button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust Brightness 4 Press the H or g button on the remote control or t
38. V10A A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the VX52L FHDTV10A and any heat source i e radiator heater oven amplifier etc Do not install the product close to smoke Operating the product close to smoke or moisture 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 the VX52L FHDTV10A and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place the VX52L FHDTV10A in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Never push any object into the slot on the VX52L FHDTV10A cabinet Do not place any objects on the top of the product It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids on the VX52L FHDTV10A The VX52L FHDTV10A should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual For more information contact your dealer The VX52L FHDTV10A is equipped with a three pronged grounded plug a plug with a third grounding pin This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature If your outlet does not accommodate the three wire plug have an electrician install the correct outlet or use an adapter to gr
39. VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual VIZIO Dear VIZIO Customer Congratulations on your new VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A LCD 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 VX52L FHDTV10A Television For assistance please call 877 698 4946 or e mail us at techsupport vizio com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV please visit our website at www vizio com or call toll free at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A either at our website www vizio com 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 VX52L FHDTV10A Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of 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 Version 1 8 2008 1 www VIZI
40. ZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter Basic Controls and Connections 1 1Front Bezel POWER VIZIO LIGHT The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal 1 2 Right Side Panel Controls POWER Switch the VX52L FHDTV10A on by pressing the button once Press the button again to the VX52L FHDTV10A off MENU This button activates the On Screen Display OSD If a sub menu is active pressing this button will return to the previous menu level CHANNEL A V 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 VOLUME lt gt Use these buttons to increase or decrease to 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 buttons steps through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV1 AV2 S Video or Video Component 1 Component 2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 and HDMI3 Once you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning Additionally when the OSD is active this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted When the OSD is
41. added security and protection If you are already using the HDMI 1 input for another component or you do not want to use the HDMI 1 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to the HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 connection 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 operator Version 1 8 2008 17 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DUI 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input white color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input white area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 5 Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control Note The HDMI Input is for HD Video and will support 1920x1080 at 60Hz from a PC for best quality picture The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High bandwidith Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and
42. as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection 5 HDMI 3 Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection 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 VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI DVI cables are available for purchase from www vizio com or by calling 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Version 1 8 2008 10 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Right Portion 10 11 12 RGB PC Connect the video and audio from a computer here The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection To supply the audio signal either a straight 1 8 to 1 8 stereo cable or a Y adapter cable L R audio to 1 8 stereo plug is needed Please consult your computer manual before to find out what is your choice COMPONENT 1 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect the primary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here From left to right use green for Y blue for Pb or Cb red for Pr or Cr white for left audio and red for right audio inputs The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection COMPONENT 2 YPb CbP
43. asts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by a Component YPbPr cable select Component 1 or Component 2 directly by pressing the Component button on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV Note You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all of the LCD HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source 3 When using option 2a press the Channel buttons on the remote or the CH buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV to change the channel Note The Channel buttons on the side of the LCD and on the remote control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI Component 1 Component 2 AV1 and AV2 inputs Version 1 8 2008 34 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 3 3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume press and hold the VOL or VOL button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels press the CH or CH button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached Note Channel up and down will only operate in DTV and TV modes Wide Using this feature you can watch video content in different size modes on the TV Press the WIDE button on the remote control to switch amo
44. ations cable operator for more information Initial Setup completed Please press the OK button to exit the wizard f When finished the Complete screen will be displayed to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup Press the OK button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV Version 1 8 2008 33 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 3 2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV please make sure that any cable satellite or off air antenna connections are secure Also verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector 1 Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV The status of the VIZIO the front will change from orange to white When changing the color will be bright for a second or two and then dim to a lower light level 2 There are 3 options for selecting your programming a If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DIV TV CABLE ANTENNA input you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV b If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by an HDMI cable select HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV c If you are watching broadc
45. closely spaced black and TV set E white lines are erroneously displayed in color It also enables text to be displayed more sharply Good AV2 Composite The complete video signal is Orange carried through this single pin connector This is the analog most commonly used video connection Note For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 1 8 2008 16 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2 2 1 USING HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters or less See www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box Best SERVICE HOMI 4 1 Turn off the power to the LCD 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 Input white color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for
46. cture you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen Size Press the D button to highlight Size function and press the D rg button to choose Small Medium or Large See section 1 5 page 16 for the button AUDIO which you can use to switch the audio source from IY V T ee the main screen default to the sub screen and the button SWAP which you use to switch the main screen input source to the sub screen and vice versa 4 18 2 Using PIP POP Feature When using PIP POP mode the following screens will appear depending on the type of signal input being used TV refers to the input commonly called RF coaxial connector It carries audio and video through a single cable and connector AV refers to the inputs commonly called RCA composite cables connectors on this TV set there are two inputs AV1 and AV2 one AV2 of which has what is called S Video connector besides the RCA connector The image signal put through S Video cable will take priority when connected to this input Make sure to leave the audio red and white cables in place since only the video or image is carried through this cable Version 1 8 2008 60 www VIZIO com Component refers to the inputs commonly labeled and known as Y Green color coded connector Pb Cb Blue color coded connector Pr Cr Red color coded connector Even thought these cables have what is commonly called RCA connectors at the ends they will be easily identified si
47. d regulations Keep the batteries away from children and pets 1 5 2 Remote Control 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 1 5 3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources Avoid humidity If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all check the batteries If the batteries are low or exhausted replace them with fresh batteries When not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries Do not take the batteries apart heat them or throw them into a fire Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress such as striking or dropping it Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent Wipe it with a clean damp cloth Version 1 8 2008 15 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2 1 Which Video Connection Should Use The VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays Rear Connection Panel Quality Connector Description type Bellare Codes H
48. do not want to see Select the channel you wish to remove press the MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the A button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL Press the button to select this channel to be skipped when using the CH or CH button You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control 4 5 4 Digital Audio Out nt Press the D button to select this feature The options e are Off Dolby Digital and PCM Press the D or ig button x to select the desired output when an external sound system is used Digital Audio Out Version 1 8 2008 44 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 5 5 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control Press the button to highlight the Time Zone selection Auto Search Press the g button to select your area 4 5 6 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control Press the D button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection Press the D or g button to select On or Off Version 1 8 2008 45 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 6DTV TV Input Setup 4 5 1 Language When the MENU button is pressed the On Screen Display OSD shows the PICTURE
49. e search for available channels to be stored into memory If you do not want to scan for channels at this time press the D button on the remote to highlight Skip Scan and then press the OK button Version 1 8 2008 32 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Initial Setup Please select your language g Select Initial Setup Please select your input source Select Initial Setup Please connect your cable or antenna to the DTV TV input Press the OK button on the Remote to start Channel Scan If you skip this step you can start Channel Scan anytime using the Menu L Select Language English Espa ol Fran ais Tuner Antenna Cable Channel Scan Scan Skip Scan EXIT sn VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual e Press the OK button to start the search Initial Setup Channeli Sean An information panel will be displayed showing the progress of the search for Channel Scan will take a few minutes analog NTSC and Digital ATSC to complete channels Status Scanning Analog Channels 10 Digital Channels 2 Note DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas Refer to www antennaweb org to get information about availability in your area type EXIT Exit of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna The channel availability through Initial Setup TERS cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM consult your Congratul
50. e component button then repeat the search procedure aoe e N Version 1 8 2008 63 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5 digit code like most Direct TV units first try 11758 and then if that does not work 10178 If your cable or satellite remote uses a 4 digit code try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative If your cable or satellite remote uses a 3 digit code Echostar or Dish Network for example use code 627 Note Some buttons may not function as expected on your cable or satellite remote Typically power volume and mute will work Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 1 Maintenance Important 1 Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV 2 Do not use volatile solvent such as toluene rosin and alcohol to clean the TV Such chemicals may damage the housing screen glass and remote control and cause paint to peel Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control 1 Use the VIZIO soft cloth included for cleaning 2 If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display Wring water
51. e theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you 2 4 12 Using HDMI DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A for optimal results Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less See www VIZlO com or call 1 888 VIZlIOCe 1 888 849 4623 for details Connecting your DVD Player Best SERVICE i 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input white color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control If you are already using the HDMI 1 input for another component or you do not want to use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 connection Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Version 1 8 2008 22 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual For DVD Players with DUI SERVICE 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end t
52. e to the audio input connectors on the Receiver Amp and connect the other end to the ANALOG OUT white area audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver Amp 4 Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On Screen Display OSD menu 5 Press the on the remote control to select the Audio menu 6 Press the D on the remote control to select H T Select wat SPEAKERS 7 Press the g on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be routed through your Receiver Amp system Refer to your Receiver Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers Optical Output of Audio received with HD Program If your sound system has a SPDIF optical digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT white area at the rear of the LCD HDTV This is active when receiving digital audio with the programs from the DTVA V CABLE ANTENNA input Version 1 8 2008 28 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 7 Connecting a PC Computer 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer 2 Connect a 15 pin D Sub RGB VGA cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input blue area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio in
53. ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 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 2 3 4 Notice 1 2 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Shielded interface cables and AC power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment It is the
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55. er to the corresponding PrCr red color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV 5 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input green color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 6 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 7 Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for the DVD player you can connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by the purple area Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Version 1 8 2008 24 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 4 3 Using S Video AVI Connecting your DVD Player Good ro M 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the S Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S Video jack in the AV2 on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV 3 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output c
56. g the top for DTV TV adjustments The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs Component and AV as for the DIV TV input in section AA The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV TV adjustments 4 13 Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs Component and AV as for the TV input in section 4 2 The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments Version 1 8 2008 53 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 14 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs Component and AV as for the DTV TV input in section 4 7 The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV TV adjustments 4 15 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV TV input in section 4 2 for Backlight Contrast Brightness and Color Temperature 4 15 1 Auto Ad Just When the MENU button is pressed the On Screen Display OSD appears on the PICTURE adjustment page Press the D button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection Press the gt button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically 4 15 2 Backlight Press the D button to highlight the Backlight selection Press the g button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be re
57. he VOL or VOL button on the side of the HDTV to begin adjustment of the item 5 Press OK when finished 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu 7 Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely Version 1 8 2008 37 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 2DTV TV Input Picture Adjustment 4 2 1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed the On Screen Display OSD appears on the PICTURE menu Press the D button to highlight the Picture Mode selection Use the D or g button to choose from Custom Standard Movie and Game If Standard Movie or Game is chosen for the Picture Mode then the only Picture adjustment available for you to set or adjust them to your preferred settings 4 2 2 Backlight Press the D button to highlight the Backlight selection Press the g button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels Use the D or g button to adjust the level Backlight The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture Version 1 8 2008 38 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 2 3 Contrast Pres
58. he expense of image accuracy To use this function press the ZOOM key on the remote control and cycle among the available options 5 3 Telephone amp 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 below Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment to service excellence For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via e mail or phone E mail techsupport vizio com Tel 877 698 4946 Hours of operations 6 00am 6 00pm PST Monday Friday 10 00am 2 00pm PST Saturday Sunday Please have your VIZIO model number serial number and date of purchase available before you call VIZIO 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Tel 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9563 Web www VIZiI0 com Version 1 8 2008 66 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 5 4 Compliance Caution Always use a power cable that is properly grounded Please use the AC cords listed below for each area USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 5 5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE This equipment has been test
59. io Adjustment 42 Parental Control 48 Picture Adjustment 38 Special Features 46 Tuner Setup 44 DTV Audio Adjust Balance 42 Bass 42 Simulated Surround Sound 43 Speakers On Off 43 Treble 42 Volume 42 DTV Picture Adjust Advanced Picture Adjustments 41 Backlight 38 54 Brightness 39 55 Color 39 Color Temperature 40 56 Contrast 39 55 Picture Mode 38 Sharpness 40 Version 1 8 2008 VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Tint 39 DTV Special Features Closed Caption 45 46 Closed Caption Style 45 46 Language 44 Reset 47 Sleep Timer 46 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search 46 DVI Connecting your Cable Box 18 Connecting your DVD Player 23 Connecting your Satellite Box 18 G Glossary 69 H HDMI Connecting your Cable Box 17 Connecting your DVD Player 22 Connecting your Satellite Box 17 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment 52 Picture Adjustment 52 Setup 52 Inputs Antenna 3 Connectors 16 Rear Label 10 Rear Label 11 Installation Base removal 6 Preparation 5 Safetey Strap 5 Safety Instructions 2 Wall Mounting 5 6 31 O OSD Brightness Adjustment 68 Closed Caption Selection 13 Color Adjustment 16 Contrast Adjustment 68 Outputs Using 5 1 Surround with a Home Theatre System 28 Using an external Receiver Amp 28 P Parental Control e www ViZlO com Block Unrated Programming 51 Movie Rating 50 Parental Lock Enable 48 Password change 51 TV Rating 49 PC Input Audio
60. l be displayed showing the primary color items Red Green and Blue Press the D button to highlight the color you wish to adjust Press the g button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Color Red Green or Blue Indicator Bar as before Use the or button to adjust the color Press the OK button when finished Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired Version 1 8 2008 40 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 3 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press the OK TI button A new menu will be displayed showing the ye advanced functions available for fine tuning of the zE picture es Black Level Extender 4 3 1 DNR Press the D button to highlight DNR Dynamic Noise Reduction Use this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture Press the D or button to choose from the Off Low Medium or Strong setting 4 3 2 Black Level Extender Press the D button to highlight Black Level Extender Use this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance in the dark areas of the picture Press the D or g button to turn this feature On or Off 4 3 3 White Peak Limiter Press the D button to highlight White Peak Limiter Use this feature to limit excessive white in bright areas of the picture caused by a lo
61. lay 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 When watching a standard definition 4 3 aspect ratio 1 83 1 source the picture will fill the screen but will be stretched horizontally people will look fatter than they are Zoom Mode When watching a widescreen 1 78 1 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie the display image is zoomed proportionally to fill the width of the screen The top and bottom are cut off to remove most of the source materials black bars This mode is good for programs or movies with sub titles Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the 4 3 Aspect Ratio 1 33 1 source display image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen The center of the image is not stretched Note Viewing modes are saved based on input For example you last watched a DVD in widescreen mode and then watched TV in standard mode When you switch back to DVD input the viewing mode will return to widescreen Version 1 8 2008 58 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 18 1 Picture In Picture PIP Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time When PIP is
62. lity of display of the Closed Caption you desire The combinations are multiple that is the reason to have Broadcast selected as default Version 1 8 2008 46 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 6 6 PIP Picture in Picture Picture in Picture is a feature which allows you to watch two different signal inputs simultaneously Press the D button and highlight the option Press the button to activate the PIP feature which will bring up a display showing Style Press the BJ or 9 button to select PIP POP or OFF If PIP is selected then you will have the option of selecting the Input Refer to PIP mode on page 58 of this manual for different combinations Size The size of the little box to watch the second signal and Position Where you want to place the little box with the second signal lf POP Regularly called Picture by Picture is selected you will only have the option to select the Input as the screen will display the two different signals side by side each one occupying half of the screen 4 6 7 H V Position Press the D button to select this feature Press to select the D or g button to make the desired adjustment on your display 4 5 8 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection VW Le Press the g button to reset the TV to the default factory lt settings K Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Clhaan SEH Sleep Timer
63. lor adjusts the amount of color in the picture 4 2 5 Tint Press the D button to highlight the Tint selection Press the g button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position Use the D or g button to adjust the level The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance In most cases the default middle position is correct If people s faces look too Orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of this is often too much color Version 1 8 2008 39 er www ViZlO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 2 7 Sharpness Press the D button to highlight the Sharpness selection Press the J button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels Use the D or g button to adjust the level Sharpness The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture 4 2 8 Color Temperature Press the D button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection Press the D or g button if you want to choose the Custom Cool Normal or Warm option The default is Cool which has a 9300k value setting If you choose the Custom option then a new menu wil
64. mation display GUIDE This button displays program information Note this bution is only functional for DTV Een EXIT This button exits the On Screen Display OSD menus o ba fv D g These buttons navigate the On Screen Display OSD OK Use this button to select your chosen option in On Screen Display OSD menus 000090 A
65. may be displayed with fewer than 480 progressively scanned lines 480P in 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 format 480 interlaced 480i is the quality of today s analog TV system Source Buying a Digital Television CEA HDTV Guide 2005 Note The Federal Communications Commission FCC the Consumer Electronics Association CEA and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition CERC have made a new tip sheet available for digital television DTV retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor The file may be downloaded online at www dtv gov While you re there check out the other useful information in the FCC is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition Version 1 8 2008 69 www VIZIO com 6 3 Index A Accessories 5 Adjustments Closed Caption 13 Selecting the Screen Size 13 35 58 69 Stepping through TV Channels 35 Volume 9 35 65 Advanced Picture Adjustments Adaptive Luma 41 Black Level Extender 41 Color Transient Intensity CTI 41 Digital Noise Reduction DNR 41 Flesh Tones 41 White Peak Limiter 41 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV 64 Co axial RF Connecting for DTV 20 Connecting for TV 21 Component Connecting your Cable Box 19 Connecting your DVD Player 24 Connecting your Satellite Box 19 Composite AV Connecting your DVD Player 25 26 Connecting your VCR 27 Connecting your Video Camera 27 Controls 9 Side Panel 9 D DTV Aud
66. menu page Press the g button until the SETUP page is displayed Press the D button to highlight the Language selection The default is English Press the g button to select Fran ais or Espa ol AITEr 4 6 2 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection Press the g button to select the turn off the TV in 30 60 90 or 120 minutes 4 5 3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog NTSC TV the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu Press the D button to highlight the Analog CC selection Press the g button to select Off CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 Note Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 4 56 4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV the Digital CC feature is available in the Setup menu Press the D button to highlight the Digital CC selection Press the A button to select Off or Service 1 thru Service 6 4 56 5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption Press the D button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection The default is Broadcast which means the style is the same as the broadcast channel has chosen Tor transmission Press the g button to select Custom The Custom menu allows you to change the seven different parameters shown on the screen Font Size Font Color Font Opacity Background Color Background Opacity Window Color and Window Opacity to the qua
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68. mplifier does not respond try all the codes for your Tuner Amplifier brand If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes b Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality 4 19 2 Programming for Cable Set Top Box 1 Manually turn on the Cable Box 2 Press the CBL button on the remote control 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice 4 Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer 5 Point the remote control at the Cable Box and press the POWER button The Cable Box will turn off If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer a If your Cable Set Top Box does not respond try all the codes for your brand If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes b Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 19 3 Programming for DVD Player Manually turn on the DVD Player Press the DVD bu
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70. nce they are color coded Red Green and Blue There are two sets of component inputs in your TV set labeled Componenti and Component2 Be aware that these cables inputs will require an extra set of audio red and white cables to complement the video or image signal carried through these three red green and blue cables Often these inputs are mistakenly referred to by their colors red green and blue which technically do not have any correlation to the functionality of these inputs HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface refers to the inputs HDMI1 HDMI2 and HDMI3 through which a high definition audio and video combined signal is transmitted using a single cable Your TV comes equipped with four HDMI inputs one of which will allow the user to input a signal out of a DVI Digital Video Interface source into the TV set Since DVI is a video only type of signal a set of audio red and white cables is needed to complement the picture VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual RGB most commonly known as VGA due to the type of connector and adopted from the beginning of the personal computer industry jargon connection VGA Video Graphics Adapter is mainly designed to have a computer signal fed into the TV set through this input the name of the connector itself is DB15 and it has been standardized by computer manufacturers As you can deduce this signal will require a separate audio and your TV set comes with a 1 8
71. ng the modes Fore more information see Section 4 18 Viewing Modes on page 58 Version 1 8 2008 35 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 3 4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel loday foday Today foday foday rp E a Friday 9 Sep 2005 9 36 30 AM 28 1 KCET HD AN KOR iON 11 00 A 1 1 40 D LA 12 00 Pf D RS H Lite amp Times Soundstage History Detectives Aleutians Cradle of the Storms Tavis Smiley os Ninos En Su Casa 9 00 AM 10 00 AM Fri 9 Sep Coney Island Lion Leqacy of a Doll Ballet Shoes Press the E or g button to scroll up or down the channels Each time you pause at a channel the program list will update with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program for that channel Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs or press the INFO button on the remote an Information Banner is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV Program Information Provided by Broadcaster Charmed 11 00 PM 12 00 AM V 14 V Audio is Stereo TV Channel Station Name provided Number by Broadcaster 20 2 KBWB SD Program Closed Caption NTSC SDT
72. o your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input white color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input white area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player 5 Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control Note Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Version 1 8 2008 23 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 4 2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player Better de Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the Y green color connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y green color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Connect the PbCb blue color connector on your DVD player to the corresponding PoCb blue color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Connect the PrCr red color connector on your DVD play
73. onnectors associated with the S Video output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV2 input on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 5 Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control Note Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Version 1 8 2008 25 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 4 4 Using Composite AV Video Connecting your DVD Player Good 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the Video yellow color connector on your DVD player to the Video yellow color connector in the AV1 input yellow color area row of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV a Connect the R red color and L white color audio connectors on your DVD player to the corresponding R red color and L white color audio input connectors in the AV1 input yellow color area row of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player 5 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control Note a If you are already using the AV1 input for another component or you do not want to use the AV input for the DVD player and
74. ound the appliance safely Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Only the marked power source can be used for the product Any power source other than the specified one may cause fire or electric shock Do not touch the power cord during lightning To avoid electric shock avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for long period of time This will protect the VX52L FHDTV10A from damage due to power surges Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages the risk of electric shock and other hazards If repair is required please contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Keep the product away from moisture Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture If water penetrates into the product unplug the power cord and contact your dealer Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor becomes apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair the product yourself Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If the product is dropped and the
75. 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 de Use the VIZIO soft cotton cloth included to gently clean the screen 2 The screen glass is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking When the screen is seriously 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 S 2 Troubleshooting Guide lf the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically check the display in accordance with the following instructions Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure If the display still fails to perform as expected contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1 949 428 2525 or e mail us at techsupport vizio com Version 1 8 2008 64 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Make sure the power button is ON White VIZIO Logo Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Plug another electrical device like a radio to the power outlet to verify that the No power outlet is Supplying the proper voltage No sound Check your audio connection Press MUTE on the remote control again so that MUTE disappears from the screen Check yo
76. page will disappear and be replaced by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels Use the E or g button to adjust the level The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed 4 4 2 Bass Press the D button to highlight the Bass selection Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Bass Indicator Bar as before so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum available levels Use the D or g button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation 4 4 3 Treble Press the D button to highlight the Treble selection Press the g button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Treble Indicator Bar as before so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels Use the D or g button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation 4 4 4 Balance Press the E button to highlight the Balance selection Press the button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Balance Indicator Bar as before so you can see the balance adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position Use the D or g button to adjust the left right balance Version 1 8 2008 42 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual
77. placed by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels Use the E or button to adjust the level Backlight The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture Version 1 8 2008 54 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 15 3 Brightness Press the D button to highlight the Brightness selection Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels Use the or g button to adjust the level 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 4 15 4 Contrast Press the D button to highlight the Contrast selection Press they button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels Use the Hor g button to adjust the level Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture If the contrast is too low the
78. put blue area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer 5 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the RGB button on the Remote Control For a better picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz For the best picture quality please refer to the pc or graphic card s user guide to find out if it is capable of an output of 1920x1080 at 60Hz resolution when using the parameters and values given to you on Section 2 6 2 of this User s Manual by way of VESA Reduce Blanking timing Refer to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product A RGB VGA cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store Version 1 8 2008 29 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 7 1Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality refer to the graphic card s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions Also see chart in Section 2 6 2 for the best resolution that can be obtained through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution NOTES N Negative P Positive Primary Mode 2 7
79. r Cr with Audio L R Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here From left to right use green for Y blue for Pb or Cb red for Pr or Cr white for left audio and red for right audio inputs The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection AV1 IN Connect the secondary source for composite video devices such as a DVD or video game Connect the audio output of the source into L R audio connectors red and white connectors The orange color band on the rear of the TV set indicates this connection DTV TV Connect to an antenna or digital cable out of the wall not from Cable Box for Digital TV OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT When the DTV input is selected for viewing the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theatre system The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection AUDIO OUT Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to an external device such as a home theatre system external amplifier or stereo Speakers cannot be connected directly to here The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection For digital TV stations in your area visit www antennaweb org Version 1 8 2008 11 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 1 5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control VURG The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehen
80. re about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product visit our web site at www vizio com or call us toll free at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV The power consumption of the TV is about 420W please use the power cord designated for TV When an extension cord is required use one with the correct power rating The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be defeated The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping For proper ventilation you must allow space between the back of the TV and the wall If you would like to mount your TV on the wall please see below Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting for additional information Avoid installing the TV in places with high humidity dust or smoke so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components Install the TV in landscape orientation any 90 clockwise or counter clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage VIZIO offers professional installation services Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 or www vizio com Attaching the Safety Strap For when the VX52L FHDTV10A is not mounted on the wall with a Wall Mount a Safety Strap has been included to attach the HDTV to the wall to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over The Safety Strap
81. responsibilities of the user to correct such interference Version 1 8 2008 67 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6 1 Specifications Panel 52 Diagonal 16 9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel Dot Pitch 0 600mm H x 0 600mm V Display Signal 1080P Full HDTV 1080i HDTV 720P HDTV 480P EDTV 480i SDTV Compatibility Inputs 1x Coaxial RF ATSC QAM NTSC 3x HDMI with HDCP 1 with Stereo Audio RCA 2x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio 1 8 stereo jack S Video plus Stereo Audio shared with Composite Video in AV2 2x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio AV1 amp AV2 Outputs 1x Optical Audio SPDIF Optical 1x Stereo Audio RCA FULL HD PIP POP Noise Reduction CC V Chip 3D Comb Filter Zoom Freeze Motion Adaptive De Interlace Picture Enhancement MPEG 2 Decoding via DTV input NTSC Video decoding via Video AV S Video or Component Progressive Scan Video via HDMI Features Component or RGB HDTV via HDMI Component or RGB Set Top Box required Computer 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1920x1080 via RGB or 1920x1080 via HDMI Sound Enhancement Color Temperature of 6500K 5400K and 9300K Default Built in 2 x 15 W 50 000 hours to half the original brightness Speakers Panel Life Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection 100 240Vac at
82. s the Z button to highlight the Contrast selection Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so vou can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels Use the Hor g button to adjust the level 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 high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture 4 2 4 Brightness Press the D button to highlight the Brightness selection Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels Use the Hor g button to adjust the level 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 4 2 5 Color Press the D button to highlight the Color selection Press the g button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available levels Use the or g button to adjust the level The Co
83. sive remote that can be used to control up to four different components The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET This button starts all programming of the Remote Control REMOTE LED Blinks when the remote operates POWER Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode Press it again to return to the Standby mode TV This button has been pre programmed to select the codes to operate the VP42 HDTV VCR This button selects a programmed VCR CABLE This button selects a programmed cable TV set top box or a satellite TV set top box DVD This button selects a programmed DVD player NUMBER BUTTON PAD Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a password INPUT This button allows the user to cycle through the inputs ENTER This button works as a DASH button in the DTV mode When selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the separation of main and sub channels For example channel 28 2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2 CH or These buttons change the channels up or down LAST This button recalls the previously viewed channel MUTE This button turns the sound on and off VOL or These buttons turn the volume up or down MENU Use this button for the On Screen Display OSD menus INFO This button displays the image and system infor
84. tly remove the stand base Soc Me eee Now the VX52L FHDTV10A can fit securely to a mount sold i a separately by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV Please make sure to read the instructions of your specific mount to properly hang the VX52L FHDTV10A The pitch of the mounting holes is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically The screw type required is metric M8 1 25mm pitch The length of the screws will depend on the thickness plate being attach to the TV set our brackets come with 25mm long screws To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A browse VIZIO s certified mount selection at www vizio com or call directly 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Version 1 8 2008 6 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter Basic Controls and COMME TOMS sessssssescseseescscssosescssoececseseesesesseeee 9 Raf ON EE 9 Le ROR de reall OM E 9 Tto OM IG COP SCH ONS semerap iener harness ciate N EE E EEE E 10 1 4 Rear Panel Connections ccccccceesecccceecceeeeecceeeeeeaaeeseeeeeesaeeeeeceeeeesseeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeceeeeseeaaesaeeeceeeeseseeseeseeeesenaas 10 1 5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control VUR4 cccccccccccceeccceeeeceeeseeceeeeeesaeeeeceeeeeeseeeeseeeeeesesueeeeeeeeeesessaaaaeeeeeeesenaas 12 1 5 1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 Bera n e S e EE 15 1 5 3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions
85. tton on the remote control Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer 5 Point the remote control at the DVD Player and press the POWER button The DVD Player will turn off A U N lf your DVD player does not respond try all the codes for your brand If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality 4 19 4 Searching for Component Codes If you cannot find the manufacturer in the component list or the program code does not work you can use the remote control to search for the correct component code To search for a component code 1 Turn on the component Press the matching component button on the remote control Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice Press 991 The LED flashes twice Point the remote control at the component and then alternate between pressing the POWER button and the component button on the remote control until the component turns off If the component still does not respond clear th
86. turned on you can display two pictures at one time One picture is displayed as the full screen main screen and the other picture is displayed in a small window sub screen The sub screen can be set to three different SIZeS Press the D button to highlight the PIP selection and press the g button A new menu will be displayed which allows you to configure the PIP function Style Press the Bor button to choose from the PIP POP In the Off mode the HDTV will display the main screen In the PIP mode a smaller sub screen will be displayed on top of the main screen For the POP mode the main screen and sub T 03 Select menu Exit screen will of equal size and be positioned side y a by side Input Press the button to highlight Input and then press the Bor Gbutton to choose the input source for the sub screen The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen see the table below to find which inputs can PIP POP with each other See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 RGB Component Component 1 2 TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 T Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes Version 1 8 2008 59 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual Position Press the D button to highlight Position and press the D or g button to choose where on the pi
87. ur audio settings your TV audio may be set to SAP min or speakers off Press the Volume Up key on your remote control Make sure that headphones are not connected If the screen is black Check your input connections Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video image output port on the back of the VCR and the TV Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set Top Box DVD etc Adjust brightness and contrast Check Source settings Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors red green or blue are missing check the video cable to make sure it appear is securely connected Control buttons do not work Press only one button at a time Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are inserted correctly work Batteries could be weak Make sure you have selected TV on the remote There appears to be image For best image quality view HD wide screen programs where possible If HD quality issues content is not available view Standard Definition from a digital source Standard analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV s and so you can see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had You cannot see a picture Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet Make sure that the power button is
88. wer sync level for a channel being received from the antenna or cable Press the D or g button to turn this feature On or Off 4 3 4 CTI Color Transient Intensity Press the D button to highlight CTI Color Transient Intensity This feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors Press the or g button to choose from the Off Low Medium or Strong setting 4 3 5 Flesh Tone Press the D button to highlight Flesh Tone In some cases activation of this feature can result in a more pleasing production of sky and flesh color Press the D or gt button to turn this feature On or Off 4 3 6 Adaptive Luma Press the D button to highlight Adaptive Luma Large areas of darkness in a picture will result in a lower Average Picture Level APL and the overall picture will look too dark activation of this feature will raise the APL to counteract this effect Press the or g button to turn this feature On or Off Version 1 8 2008 41 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 4 4 DTV TV Input Audio AdJjJustment 4 4 2 Volume When the MENU button is pressed the On Screen Display OSD shows the PICTURE menu page Press the g button to display the AUDIO Menu page TV arr Select menu Exit Press the D button to highlight the Volume selection AV Ea Select mew Exit Press the button to start adjusting the volume and the menu
89. you are not using the S Video input for another component you can connect the DVD player to the AV2 connections on the side of the LCD HDTV b Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Version 1 8 2008 26 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 2 Connect the S Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S Video jack in the AV2 group at the left hand side panel of the LCD 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 VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV2 input at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 5 Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV 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 requirements of the product Version 1 8 2008 27 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX52L FHDTV10A User Manual 2 6 Connecting an external Receiver Amp 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver Amp 2 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cabl

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