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1. vizio Dear VIZIO Customer Congratulations on your new VIZIO VX240M television purchase Thank you for your support For maximum benefit of your HDTV please read these instructions before making any adjustments and retain them for future reference We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television For assistance please call 877 668 8462 or e mail us at www vizio com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV please visit our website at www vizio com or call toll free at 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www VIZIO com or fill out and mail your registration card For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty VIZIO offers on site extended warranty service plans These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV ee SS TruSurround HD Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc dba V Inc HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories ENERGY STAR Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories GIG TruSurround HD are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD
2. VIZIO VX240M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Sharpness Noise Reduction Menu display The Picture Menu is highlighted Press MENU to select it Use calor Enhancement the A or V buttons to scroll to the Advanced Video option Reset Picture Mode Advanced Adaptive Luma 2 Press the gt button to select it Backlight Control 3 Use either A or V to scroll to the Color 5 Temperature option 4 Press the gt button to select it a Press either lt or gt to change setting to Sub menu for Advanced Picture Settings Man for Wie Balance Adjustment Normal and then press the LAST button to go back to the previous screen ols BS ch Enter Select Back Enter Select Back 6 Press either A or V button to select the Picture mode option 7 Press either lt or gt button to change the Reset Picture Mode option to Standard 8 Press the LAST key to exit the on screen display menu Note To ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key Setting the Time Zone 1 Press the Menu key this will bring up the picture mode menu Time Zone 2 Press either A or V button to scroll down to the next page The next screen will appear showing Time Zone Press MENU to select it 3 Press either lt or gt button to choose the proper Time Zone of your Channel Info area 4 Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to
3. Blue plus Red and White connectors HDMI connectors or Separate Video S Video plus Red and White connectors if applicable Make the physical connection or hook up b Ifyou have an HD service you must use the HDMI best or Component connection Note Composite AV and S Video Cables can only be used for SD 480i pictures c Turn on your Cable Box VCR External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your TV set If there is not picture make sure you have selected the correct input on the TV set d Ifthe selected input is RF you should be aware that the TV set needs to be on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR Cable Box External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver please refer to Owner or User s Manual of such equipment for details Note Your HDTV will display the television station or program selected by the cable box VCR external tuner or satellite receiver Use the remote control that came with that component to change programs or channels If the service being used is the one which setup includes a box with two outputs for two different distant rooms then scanning channels will help you to find the signal Be aware that the channel to be selected varies from provider to provider You may have to call your provider to get the specific channel when using your HDTV Some examples of these channels are 105 106 115 and 116 S www ViZlO com
4. see Chapter 2 for detailed steps 3 Turning Power On Once all the components are connected press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV or press the Power ON Orange button on the remote control 4 Initial Setup After powering on the TV set the nitial Setup Welcome screen will come up Press the MENU button on the remote control The Language choice screen will be displayed the default English option is highlighted If you wish to change the OSD language to Espa ol or Fran ais press the V button on the remote control to select the language you want Press the MENU button on the remote to go to the next screen The next screen will display the options to select between Home Mode and Retail Mode selecting Home Mode will give you an opportunity to save energy Press the MENU button on the remote to go to the next screen Version 5 8 2009 Initial Setup Welcome Allow the VIZIO Setup Wizard to help you tune your channels Initial Setup Language Please select your language emm English Espa ol Francais EB Select Initial Setup Mode Setting Please select Home mode when installing this TV in your home Retail Mode EB select z www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual lf Retail Mode is selected by mistake the next option will allow you to switch your selection back to Home Mode T oc Initial Setup Mode Setting Press the MENU button on the remote to g
5. to the HDMI 2 input on the back of the HDTV Using an audio cable 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 on the back of the HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection Refer to your HDTV Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator Using Component Video Better a GS ok SET TOP BOX Turn off your HDTV and set top box Connect the component cables green blue and red from your set top box to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of your HDTV Connect the audio cables white and red from your set top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back of your HDTV Turn on your HDTV and set top box Select COMPONENT using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the remote control Version 5 8 2009 17 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Using S Video Better SET TOP BOX 1 Tu
6. Warranty Service To obtain warranty service contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at TechSupport VIZlO com via phone at 8 77 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 or via postal mail at VIZIO Technical Support 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 You must provide the model serial number and date of purchase VIZIO Technical Support is available from 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if defects or damages are covered by this limited warranty In case of a claim that is not covered by this warranty you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the service technician or service center Parts and service labor that are VIZIO s responsibility under this limited warranty will be provided without charge All other service is at the customer s expense VIZIO reserves the right to charge the customer for any service call for anything not covered by this limited warranty Before you ask for warranty service please review your User Manual You may avoid a service call and a service charge Please refer to the reverse side of this page for additional information regarding how to obtain warranty service PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UN
7. cc see the screen adjusting to the different sizes Select the language of OSD MENU ab LAST Select Back Version 5 8 2009 37 ei www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you identify the input being watched You can use up to 8 characters either letters or numbers or combinations of both to add a name that will make it easier for you to recognize COMPONENT1 COMPONENT1 the input COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 2 1 Press the gt button to go to the next screen that shows the different inputs RGB 2 Press the V button to select the desired input which L want to label Input the source Input the source name to user perference 3 Press the MENU button to go to the first be to 6 cher ieioccer eas space in the bracket pm oo m et ols geg 4 Press either the A or V button and select a OK Select dt Select Back desired letter or number 5 Press the gt button to go to the next space and select a second character 6 Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the name of the input is complete 7 Press the MENU button to accept the name of the input or the LAST key to cancel the setting CC Closed Caption To select the options in the CC sub menu press the MENU button or the gt button Anew menu will be displayed showing the following CC settings e Digital CC Style CC The CC feature is available when watching regular analog NTSC TV Select from CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Closed Caption
8. connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR GENE x Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR zech 2 Connect the Output to TV RF Out or Antenna Out connector on the rear of your VCR to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on the back of the HDTV J Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control 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 5 8 2009 19 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV HDMI Component S Video and Composite AV inputs Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Using HDMI Best For optimal results DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV Ze 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to an HDMI input on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn
9. for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV Select either As Broadcaster or Custom If Custom is selected then Allow to select the mode of how Closed you can customize the way Closed Caption is displayed The options Ee available are Cp es Select Back Caption Style Font Size letter size Font Color letter color Font Opacity letter transparency Background Color color of the background where Closed Caption is displayed Font Size e Background Opacity sets the transparency of the background Font Color e Window Color color of the area where characters are displayed Font Opacity e Window Opacity transparency of the area where characters are displayed Background Color Select Digital Closed Captioning Features 7 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual H V Position To select the options in the H V Position sub menu press the MENU button or the button Anew menu will be displayed showing the following H V Position settings H Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture H Position V position V Position Adjust the vertical position of the picture H SIZE Adjust the horizontal size of the picture V SIZE Adjust the vertical size of the picture Adjust the horizontal size to compensate Auto Phase for Component input only mp ee The TV will automatically look for the phase of the signal
10. is OFF Canadian French Rating adjustments are not available Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian French ratings G General audience 8 ans General not recommended for young children 13 ans Not suitable for children under 13 years of age 16 ans Not suitable for under 16 years of age 18 ans Adults only DTV Rating This option updates the TV or Movie rating table for digital programs in your local or regional area It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a digital signal If Not Available appears at the bottom of the menu then no update is available the option is not activated in your area This option may be available in the future for activation Block Unrated TV Block programming that does not have a rating Confirm Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons on the remote control Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The System Reset feature below does NOT reset the password Change Parental Control Password System Info Display the technical information including model name version and revision of firmware source type and resolution System Reset To select the options in the System Reset s
11. of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations e Keep the batteries away from children and pets 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 VIZIO 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 M www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays E Connector Description Quality type H Best Ges HDMI provides an interface between any audio
12. on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 Input on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player 5 Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable This cable is available in 6 15 and 30 foot lengths See www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Using Component Video Better 1G 7 mm Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the component cable green blue and red from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player 5 Select COMPONENT using the INPUT button on the remote control o
13. selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF Optical connector when used with a Receiver Amplifier Home Theater system Select to choose from OFF Dolby Digital or PCM Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press lt or gt to make the selection and then press MENU to accept it Note Only settings under the Audio menu will be reset Version 5 8 2009 35 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual TU Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV TV channels using the Initial Setup screens If you did not do this or if your setup has changed you can do this from the TV menu Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Press A or V on the remote control to highlight the TV menu and then press MENU to select it Press A or V onthe remote control to select a TV menu option Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or gt on the remote control to adjust the setting Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD comp
14. their analog signal and switch to digital only broadcasting Analog only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services gaming consoles VCRs DVD players and similar products For additional information please contact the parties listed below as appropriate FCC US Federal Communications Commission http www fcc gov Phone 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 TTY 1 888 TELL FCC 1 888 835 5322 Fax 1 866 418 0232 E mail fccinfo fcc gov NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration http www ntia doc gov 1 888 D TV 2009 Listings of US Television Stations http www high techproductions com us TVstations htm Note Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts and no Digital Converter Box is required 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 5 8 2009 5 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety
15. video D source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver digital and a digital television DTV over a single cable Best digital Sc Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to watch TV programming analog Best oh Ea As i CS RGB PC VGA This is most commonly used for PC input Better Ls Component Component video provides a sharper image a than composite video and S video because the three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels analog S Video AV Combining the three video signals into two channels S Video provides a sharper image than Good Composite video but is not as good as Component video analog Composite AV All three video signals are combined into one channel thus making the image less sharp than Component or S Video Note For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 5 8 2009 15 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV HDMI Component Composite or Coax RF Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Refer to your set top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator Using HDMI Best Cable and Satellite Boxes that have an HDMI digital interface shou
16. with heavy dust or high humidity Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock e Follow instructions for moving your HDTV Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV e When unplugging your HDTV hold the power plug not the cord Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock When your HDTV will not be used for an extended period of time unplug the power cord e To reduce risk of electric shock do not touch the connector with wet hands e Insert batteries in accordance with instructions Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator e If any of the following occurs contact the dealer o The power cord fails or frays Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way O O O o The performance of your HDTV changes substantially Version 5 8 2009 3 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M 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 C
17. 0 day period following the date of purchase A VIZIO return authorization number must first be obtained as provided below The refund will be the purchase price actually paid by the purchaser less a ten percent 10 restocking fee per each item returned Shipping and handling are not refundable The return authorization number must first be obtained from VIZIO s Customer Service by emailing CustomerSupport VIZlO com or by calling 949 428 2525 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com Products must be returned to the address specified by VIZIO Customer Service and must be shipped in the original packaging with freight prepaid to VIZIO and must be received in new and unused condition The return authorization number must be included in the packaging VIZIO reserves the right to assess fees for any damaged or missing parts in addition to the ten percent 10 restocking fee Return authorization numbers are valid for only fifteen 15 days from issuance The customer is responsible for and must prepay all shipping charges and shall assume all risk of loss or damage to the product while in transit to VIZIO If the product is returned to VIZIO i without a VIZIO return authorization number and or ii beyond the fifteen 15 day period and or ili without proper packaging VIZIO retains
18. 17 Using S Video Petter 18 Using Composite Video Good 18 Using Coaxial Antenna Good 18 Connecting Coaxial E 19 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 19 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VC 19 Connecting Your DYD Player E 20 CS IS PONI EE 20 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DV 20 Using Component Video E EE 21 UMO o AI OBORO EE 21 Using Composite AV Vide E ee EE EE 22 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 22 Optical Output of audio received with HD brograms 23 Connecting Ee ane 23 Preset ROS ON de EE 24 Resolution through RGB Input 24 CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME ccc cc cee cence ec eeeceeees 25 DEWP VIZAT EE 25 Selen ee 28 Fine T nn Ne pir sicer RERA E EE E EEE 29 Setting the TIME EE 29 watching a TY Progra EE 30 el le Le Basie HDTV SONING EE 31 POJ allan Be Wei UO EE 31 CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTM ccc ccc cece eect ee eeeees 32 Using the On Screen Display OD 32 FICHIFG UI EE 33 6 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual BS IS IS EE 33 BS AOI Te ln 33 BNGNMOSS EE 33 OT EE 33 COO EE 33 EVN EE 33 RE MSS E 33 PI AUC SSO EE 34 Reset Picture Mode EE 34 tele H En EE Els Eegeregie 35 FA MN EE 35 SRE F EE EEN 35 TT UA PTO OUI EEN 35 OP A eebe 35 Bien EE 35 PRE SEU PICO e e EE 35 KA NS NEE 36 TUNGI MOJO EE 36 e S72 EE 36 Paral Ghannel SeareN EEN 36 S LEA E E A A A E E E E T 37 VE 37 TIME ern EE 37 DAVR AVN EE 3 7 Seier NT
19. IT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover the following cosmetic defects damage malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit improper or faulty installation abuse operation contrary to furnished instructions operation on incorrect power supplies products not supplied by VIZIO modification alteration improper servicing or tampering damage from fire water lightning power surges abnormal environmental conditions or other acts of nature normal wear and tear unsatisfactory visual or audio performance not caused by a manufacturing defect or displays with a missing or unreadable serial number Operation of the display for commercial purposes or in applications or uses for which the display is not intended is not covered by this limited warranty Image Sticking caused by static images on the screen for extended periods and or excessive brightness and contrast levels is not covered by this Version 5 8 2009 49 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual limited warranty Installation removal transportation and reinstallation of a display and routine maintenance and cleaning are not covered by this limited warranty THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE VI
20. Instruchons EE 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection cccccccceeccecseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeesseeseeseeeeeeesaees 4 Advisory of the DTV Transton nnee 5 Opening the Package sic cce anit csciescenaiate teuntiaa tamarind icine setaiehociustatuaqaetcionedeas eeiisdeatelsuneaedanuccinaiamundegamedibetanmetaaianens 8 TV Setup and Stand Assembly cccccccccccseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeseeeeeesaeueeesaaeseeensaeeeeesaass 9 SCT Up Your ole ARTE 10 Wall Mounting your HDTV cccceccccseeccseeeeceeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeaeeeseeeeeseaeeeseeeeeeeeeneueessaeeeseaeeesueessaeeeeseaeeeseneeeas 10 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS cece cece eee e eens 11 Be OAM He AMS pet icteric ice ot went os Bex et sec aera ees a ele pte Sita Datei Saha naan unlac Wasa 11 Side Panel COMUONS srair E EREE EREE EEE E NEA 11 Rear Panel CoNNECUONS EE 11 PEGE Fe ane EE 12 VIZIO ROTO E ee d EE 13 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 14 FRET Ce CS age TR ANG Css EE 14 VIZIO Remote Control PIE CAUllONS EE 14 CHAPTER 2 CONNEC TING EQUIPMENT EE 15 Which Video Connection Should Use 2 0 0 0 cccccccssscccesseeeceeseeeceeseeeceuseeecsegeeeceeeeeessagsessgeeessegeeenenes 15 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 16 Using HDMI Best EE 16 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 0 0 0 0 cceecceecseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeeesaeeeeeeaeees 17 Using Component Video Better
21. O ME 37 EE SN ascension set se Scheie EE 37 EET e ie 37 He T EE 37 NEE 37 Iyieibug Vi ln e BT 38 COS Od A OM EE 38 AINE OSI BN ON EE 39 Fe TCM EH 39 VO e E 41 EE eege Eege ee ee dee 41 CHAPTER 5 UNDERSTANDING VIEWING FECHTURESGS 0c cece cece cence 42 NS WIN ee E 42 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 0 eee eee 43 EEEE A EE 43 Troubleshooting Guide AA 44 Telephone amp Technical Support 45 OTM ne 47 FCC Class B Radio Interference Giatement 0 ccceeceececceeneceeneeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeneeaeseeeeeneeaeaeeaesneeeeneeanens 47 SPECIFICATIONS EE 48 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY EE 490 LE patacect cae cp E EE se erecta etn EAE EE E E A A EA E A E EE A 52 Version 5 8 2009 7 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage Once you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents e VIZIO VX240M e Stand VIZIO remote control VR2 AA batteries for the remote control 2 Power cord This user manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Car
22. Press A or V onthe remote control to highlight the Audio menu and then press MENU to select it Press A or V onthe remote control to select an Audio menu option Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or gt on the remote control to adjust the setting Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely a SS Note Equalizer adjustments are available for you to set them to your preferred settings Equalizer will not be available if SRS is on Equalizer b To select the options in the Equalizer sub menu press the MENU button A new menu will be art displayed showing the volumes of different frequencies SRS TSHD Starting from lowest to the highest they are 120 Hz 5OOHZ 1 5 KHz 5 kHz and 10 kHz Digital Audio Out notte oe ed 1 Press lt or gt to select the frequency to be adjusted Speakers 2 Use A or to adjust the selected frequency to your preference Values above E Select Frequencies to Equalize 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will attenuate the frequency mm HP In HP Enter Select Back Select Back Note The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is set to Off Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process Choose from On or Off Note When SRS TSHD is ON Equalizer adjustments are not available Digital Audio Out This option allows
23. ZIO S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING VIZIO S NEGLIGENCE ALLEGED DAMAGE OR DEFECTIVE GOODS WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MENUS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is the only warranty applicable no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty on VIZIO s behalf Owner s Responsibility To ensure warranty service keep the dated bill or sales receipt as evidence of the purchase date and location This limited warranty applies only to original purchaser and is non transferable Note Warranty service conditions are subject to change For the latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty please see complete details online at www VIZIO com VIZIO Return Policy VIZIO s return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be returned by the original purchaser during the initial thirty 3
24. 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 VIZlO com or by calling 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 7 COMPONENT YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here 8 OPTICAL OUT When digital TV is selected for viewing the audio associated with the programming will be available on the SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theater system a 12 www ViZlO com VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE This button displays program information POWER Q Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode Press it again to return to the Standby mode TV Press this button to select TV AV Press this button to select the AV either Composite or S Video input COMP Press the button to select the Component input HDMI Press this button to select the HDMI input By pressing it repeatedly you will go through all HDMI inputs in sequence MENU Use this button for the On Screen Display OSD menu Press the button to select a feature after it has been highlighted A Tak These buttons are used to navigate the OSD menu They are used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off or on MUTE This button turns the sound on and off LAST This button recalls the pre
25. ctions 25 First Startup 25 Getting your Programs 30 Program Information 31 Wide 37 Wizard 41 www VIZIO com
26. d Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately e Wall mounts e High Definition cables e Extra or replacement remote control VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV visit our web site at www VIZlO com or call us toll free at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Caution Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations 8 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly Note We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV To unpack the TV and stand base 1 Remove the remote control batteries and power cord from the foam end caps 2 Remove the top foam end cap 3 Remove the stand from the bottom foam end cap 4 Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean flat surface Note Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched To attach the TV stand base 1 Slide the stand base onto the stand neck already connected to TV 2 On the bottom of the base turn the knob to the LOCK position Move the TV into an upright position Turn to lock Se RR O erT LLL Zee eee ay Stand Top V
27. e 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 US Movie Rating Note When Rating Enable is OFF US Movie Rating adjustments are not available Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US Movie ratings G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R Mature audience NC 17 No one under 17 years of age X No one under 17 years of age Canadian English Rating A DLS VFV TV Y TV Y7 of TV G m TV PG of af of af af TV 14 ed vd ee TV MA m m Allowed Rating Blocked Rating Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for US TV broadcasts Set Select Allowed Rating Blocked Rating Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for US Mowe broadcasts 0E Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian English Rating adjustments are not available Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian English ratings C Children C8 Children 8 years or older G General Programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 years or older 18 Adult programming d www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Canadian French Rating Note When Rating Enable
28. e electric shock or component damage e Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by manufacturer or sold with your HDTV When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart HDTV combination to avoid injury from tip over Do not place your HDTV on an unstable cart stand or table If your HDTV falls it can injure a person and cause serious damage to your HDTV Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with your HDTV e A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between your HDTV and any heat source such as a radiator heater oven amplifier etc Do not install your HDTV close to smoke Operating your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock e Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place your HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided e Never push any object into the slots and openings on your HDTV cabinet Do not place any objects on the top of your HDTV Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids on your HDTV e Your HDTV 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 e Dono
29. e NAN then remove the neck and base Note To remove the base from the neck unscrew thumbscrew on bottom 2 Mount your HDTV on the wall OUNI a Attach your HDTV to a wall mount sold separately using the mounting holes in the back panel of your HDTV b Read the instructions that came with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV 9 9 e AUAM f o o AMN 10 www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Chapter Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER VIZIO LIGHT The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal Side Panel Controls Cie m G POWER A Switch the HDTV on by pressing the button once Press the button again to turn the HDTV off O D I O n I MENU This button activates the On Screen Display OSD If a sub menu is active pressing this button will proceed to the next level lt 0 Ip A O lt el r O5 CH Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels While the OSD is active these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus 2 v 4 O VOL Use these buttons to increase or decrease the speaker volume While the OSD is active these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus INPUT ENTER e R
30. e allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching This signal is usually Spanish 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 Daylight Saving 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 Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of the channel including channel number frequency modulation type status SNR signal noise ratio and signal strength setup Menu Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Press A or V onthe remote control to highlight the Setup menu and then press MENU to select it Press A or V onthe remote control to select Setup menu option Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or gt on the remote control to adjust the setting Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely a E E Language Select to change the Language of the OSD The default is English You can also select Espanol or Frangais Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30 60 90 or 120 minutes Input Naming Wide Select how the picture displays on the screen As you select an option you will
31. epeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV Component HDMI1 and HDMI2 Once you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning e fa sub menu is active pressing this button will return to the previous menu level e Additionally when the OSD is active this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted Input AV COMPONENT RGB HDMI 1 HDMI2 Version 5 8 2009 11 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Rear Panel Connections SERVICE ONLY 1 SERVICE Do not use For service technician use only 2 HDMI 1 Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box through this all digital connector 3 RGB PC Connect the video and audio from a computer here A cable with a 1 8 mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed if sound is also transmitted with this signal 4 DTV TV Connect to an antenna or digital cable not a cable box for Digital TV For digital TV stations in your area visit www antennaweb org 5 S VIDEO AV Connect composite or S Video video devices such as a VCR or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source 6 HDMI 2 Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device use
32. ersion 5 8 2009 9 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual ae es Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about 41 4W AVG Use the included power cord 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 compromised Your HDTV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping For proper ventilation you must allow space between the back of your HDTV and the wall If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall see below for additional information Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity dust or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components Install your HDTV in a level landscape orientation with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage VIZIO offers professional installation services Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 or www VIZlO com Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall follow the instructions below LMM 1 Remove the stand base and neck a Disconnect the cables from your HDTV TE b Place your HDTV face down on a soft flat surface to ia eo ge H prevent damage to the screen A e C Rem ove the four 4 screws holding the stand neck and A F
33. formance and increases contrast ratio OPC Optimum Power Control Reduces power consumption while OG maintaining the same picture brightness Geen Color Temperature Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Choose from Normal Custom Cool or Computer Normal is the setting for television broadcasting Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences Cool produces a blue hued image The Computer setting sets the white point at the established setting for a PC display 9300K Each preset may also be adjusted for a customized setting Film Mode Choose from Auto or Off When set to Auto the TV will detect the cadence for example at 24 frames second for film or normal video at 60 fps When set to Off it will stay at 60 fps Reset Picture Mode Press the V button to highlight the option for Reset Picture Mode selection Press button to return on Picture settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press either lt or gt to make the selection Press MENU to accept it Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely Note Only settings under the pictures adjustment will be reset e www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Audio Menu Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen
34. ges to perform an on site swap of the original unit with the replacement unit For displays under forty two inches 42 the customer is responsible for the transportation charges to VIZIO s service center VIZIO will be responsible for the return transportation charges from the service center to the customer Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions Mail in Warranty Repair Procedure Mail In Warranty Repair generally is performed on displays which are smaller than 30 inches If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a mail in repair may be performed the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and mail in repair instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty The customer will be provided with instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center The original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO must be utilized The cost of shipping to VIZIO s service center is at the customer s expense After the product is repaired and tested the VIZIO service center will ship the unit back to the customer at VIZIO s expense VIZIO is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of t
35. he TV can control all the function settings The On Screen Display OSD allows you to adjust 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 Mode TV and Setup The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source Note Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Picture 2 Press either A or V on the remote control or CH or CH on the side of the HDTV to select one of the other menu options e Picture Picture Adjust e Audio Mode Audio Adjust e TV TV Tuner Setup e Setup Global Settings 3 Press MENU to select the option or feature you want to adjust 4 Once the menu option is displayed press the A or V button on the remote control to select one of the items to adjust Press MENU when finished 5 Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed mg www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Picture Menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control 2 Press A or V onthe remote control to highlight the Picture menu and then press MENU to select it 3 Press A or V on the remote control to select a Picture men
36. he product Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Version 5 8 2009 51 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Index Accessories 8 Adjustments Advanced 32 Channel 11 Selecting the Screen Size 42 Volume 11 Antenna 15 Audio Menu 35 Balance adjustments 35 Digital Audio Out 35 Equalizer adjustments 35 Lip Sync adjustments 35 Reset Audio Mode 35 Speaker adjustments 35 SRS TSHD surround sound adjustments 35 Black bars 42 Blocking Channels 39 Brightness 33 Cable Box Connecting 16 Camcorder Connecting 22 CC Closed Caption 38 Changing Channels 31 Channel information 37 Cleaning your VIZIO TV 43 Coaxial connection Satellite box 19 Coaxial Connection cable TV 19 Color 33 Component Connector 15 Composite Connector 15 Computer Connecting 23 Connecting Equipment Cable 16 Computer 23 DVD 20 Satellite Box 16 Sound system 23 VCR 22 Video Camera 22 Contents 8 Contrast 33 Controls Front Panel 11 Side Panel 11 Daylight Savings 37 DTV Audio Adjustment 34 9 DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 20 DVI Cable Box 17 DVD Player 20 Satellite Box 17 Film Mode 34 Fine Tuning the picture 29 GUIDE Button 31 HDMI 15 Horizontal Vertical Position adjustments 39 INFO Button 31 Input Source Choosing 28 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 15 Installation ser
37. ian shipping the replacement part s and arranging the appointment with the customer is completed within approximately 3 to 5 business days pending availability of these factors If it is determined the product can not be repaired on site the customer will be required to ship the unit to VIZIO s service center per the below warranty replacement procedure VIZIO is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of the product However some standard installation may be performed during the on site repair at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions Warranty Replacement Procedure Warranty Replacement generally is performed on displays which are determined to be economically unrepairable If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a repair is not economically possible based on certain manufacturing defects in materials and or workmanship and or at VIZIO s option and sole discretion the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and replacement instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty For displays forty two inches 42 and larger VIZIO will generally cover the transportation char
38. ing beyond the viewing area If you experience noise along the border switch to Zoom 1 For 720p 1080i 1080p only Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen When watching a widescreen 1 78 1 source program or movie the display image fills the TV screen If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom OO Q OO Zoom 2 Zooms in by 14 to crop the top and bottom bars for 2 35 1 film resolutions For 480i p 4 3 only Stretch Mode When watching a widescreen program 1 78 1 source with black bars on the sides the display image will stretch to fill the TV screen People will appear wider than they really are 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 This mode is available only when watching a widescreen program 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 i www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1 Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleani
39. l take a few show the progress of the search er Status Scanning for Analog NTSC and Digital EE ATSC channels 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 of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM consult your cable operator for more information Initial Setup Complete Congratulations d When finished the Complete screen will be displayed to inform Initial Setup completed you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup Press the button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV Version 5 8 2009 27 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options TV AV Component RGB HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 COMPONENT RGB HDMI 1 Now follow the procedure below to display channels up from a different signal External TV Tuner VCR Cable Box or Satellite Receiver source using different inputs at the back of you TV set a Select the correct input connection RF DTV TV connector Composite Yellow Red and White connectors Component Red Green
40. ld be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for optimal results Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable This cable is available in 6 15 and 30 foot lengths See www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details SET TOP BOX 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set Top Box and the other end to an HDMI input on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control e The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e If you are already using the HDMI input for another device or you do not want to use the HDMI1 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to another HDMI connection e 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 j www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set Top Box and the HDMI end
41. ld be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible e Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock e Do not touch the power cord during lightning To avoid electric shock avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms e Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges e Donot attempt to repair or service your HDTV yourself Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages electric shock and other hazards If repair is required contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel e Keep your HDTV away from moisture Do not expose your HDTV to rain or moisture If water penetrates into your HDTV unplug the power cord and contact your dealer Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock e Do not use your HDTV 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 your HDTV yourself e Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock e Do not install your HDTV in an area
42. letely M oww de Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV TV Input Antenna Status Scanning Auto Search Auto Search Analog Channels 0 Automatically search for TV channels that are available in your area The TV will search for analog and digital channels Partial Channel Search Digital Channels 0 Skip Channel Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missed from the auto search you can do a partial channel search to look for channel in a certain channel range again Select Beete gereegelt to scan for Analog Digital or both Analog Digital OG wem channels then press the W button to highlight the Pe Oe From and To selection Press the button to select the range of channel numbers you want to start searching in Press MENU to start channel search MTS Scan for available channels s www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see when using the CHA or CHY buttons You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control Scroll through the channels listed using A or V or scroll a page at a time by pressing lt or gt Press the MENU button to select the channel to be skipped MTS This featur
43. n authorized VIZIO U S reseller and used in the fifty 50 United States or Puerto Rico VIZIO s Responsibility VIZIO displays purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U S reseller and that are used in the fifty 50 United States or Puerto Rico are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of the original retail purchase If the display fails to conform to this limited warranty VIZIO will at its option and sole discretion repair or replace the display Labor During the one year limited warranty period VIZIO will provide when needed service labor to repair a manufacturing defect Repairs required on displays which are thirty 30 inches and larger generally will be made on site where the display is installed The determination for performing the on site repair is dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Repairs required on displays which are less than thirty 30 inches generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center Parts Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or recertified unit at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Replacement parts or replacement units provided under this limited warranty are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or for ninety 90 days from warranty service or replacement whichever is later How to Obtain
44. na is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it If the and the volume changes sound level is higher or lower from another source then the volume will change You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular Version 5 8 2009 A5 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual and the screen size changes input AV 1 AV 2 Component HDMI and TV Tips for High Definition Users Your HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content Best image quality will be achieved by HDMI The next best is Component followed by Composite Due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur Tips for Letterbox Content Some Letterboxed or Widescreen versions of DVD movies are formatted for Users standard 4 3 Televisions Your HDTV has the ability to expand this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy To use this function press ZOOM on the remote control to cycle among the options Telephone 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 mo
45. nal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window The display image does not If you are in RGB mode Computer make sure that H Size and V Position in the cover the entire screen On Screen Display OSD are set correctly If you are using TV AV or Component with 480i input press WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes You can see a picture but you Press Volume Up on the remote control cannot hear sound Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers are set to off Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV The TV has pixels dots that Your HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision are always dark or colored technology however sometimes some pixels of your HDTV may not display 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 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 If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your anten
46. ndard 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 so you will see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had You cannot see a picture Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV If your HDTV is connected to a computer press any button on your keyboard to wake your computer If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window 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 HDTV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem The picture has abnormal Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV patterns Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of your HDTV i e resolution If you are using an antenna the sig
47. ng COMPONENT from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control Note You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Each press of the HDMI button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs Press the button until the input associated with the device you wish to view is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the screen 3 When using option 2a press the Channel buttons on the remote control or the CH A or Y buttons to change the channel The Channel buttons and on the remote control control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI Component or AV S Video or Composite inputs L www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume press and hold the VOL or VOL button or remote control until the desired level is reached TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels press the CH A or V button on the 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 TV mode Wide Using this feature you can watch video content in different size modes 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD screen 2 Press either the A or V button to select Setup 3 Press MENU to go
48. ng 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 and remote control and cause paint to peel Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control 1 Use a soft cloth 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 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 a Use a soft cloth to gently clean the screen 2 The screen is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object Do not press or tap the 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 Version 5 8 2009 43 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically check following troubleshooting guide for possible solutions 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 1 877 MYVIZIO 698 4946 or e mail us at techsupport vizio com Receive the e
49. o to the WM next screen Are you sure you want to use Retail Switch to Home Mode mode Energy Saving can be achieved through home mode Use Retail Mode EB Select Initial Setup Tuner Note Atthis point if a set top box from your cable or satellite service company is being used Please select your input source please press the LAST button on the remote Cable control and skip to Step 5 Otherwise continue with next step a The Tuner screen will be displayed If you are using Cable Service with no box press the Y button on the remote control to choose CABLE EB select Initial Setup Channel Scan Press the MENU button on the _ Please connect your cable or remote to go to the next screen antenna to the DTV TV input Skip Scan b The Channel Scan screen will be displayed default choice is Scan EG select Press the MENU button on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to be stored into memory If you do not want to scan for channels at this time press the v button on the remote to highlight Skip Scan and then press the MENU button Note If you select Skip Scan next time that you decide to complete this procedure you will need to select the TV as input through the Input key and then go through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to get the option of scanning the channels again e www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Initial Setup Channel Scan l Channel Scan wil
50. ode 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 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 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT nec section 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS nec section 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM nec ART 250 PART H Remember the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation A www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12 2009 but your local television stations may switch sooner After the switch analog only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over the air TV Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off
51. of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Note Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product S www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs lf your sound system has a SPDIF optical digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the back of the HDTV This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used Connecting a Computer Ee 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer 2 Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC AUDIO jack on the back of the HDTV This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through the TV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Computer 5 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote control Note e For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through RGB PC set your PC computer timing mode to VESA 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz e Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product e A RGB VGA cable and s
52. orrect output image on the screen on the external device e Adjust brightness contrast or backlight e Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source e Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Wrong or abnormal colors e Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu appear Reset Picture settings e Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected e If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window Control buttons do not work e Press only one button at a time e Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Remote control does not e Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV work e Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor e Replace dead batteries with new ones e Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode 44 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual There appear to be image If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make quality issues sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window For best image quality view HD wide screen programs where possible If HD content is not available view Sta
53. r directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the remote control Using S Video Better CD DVD OO 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the S VIDEO jack on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Version 5 8 2009 21 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Using Composite AV Video Good CD DVD O O Te Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the video cable yellow from your DVD player to the S VIDEO AV jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the S VIDEO AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera L em 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your VCR or video camera to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back
54. re 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 email or phone Email techsupport vizio com 877 698 4946 Fax 949 585 9563 Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number serial number and date of purchase available before you call VIZIO Address 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 USA Telephone 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9514 Web www vizio com g www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual 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 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested 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 g
55. reducing the level of color first Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist This adjustment is helpful when viewing Standard Definition sources Version 5 8 2009 33 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Advanced Video Press the V button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and press either the button to select it A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture Choose from the Off Low Medium or Strong setting Color Enhancement This feature increases the picture reproduction performance of the picture by reducing oversaturation of certain colors and improving flesh tones Choose from Off Normal Rich Color Green Flesh and Green Blue setting Noise Reduction Color Enhancement Advanced Adaptive Luma Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average r Picture Level APL and the overall picture will look too light This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect Choose from Off EENG Low Medium Strong or Extend Color Temperature Backlight Control Set this feature to OFF DCR or OPC DCR Dynamic Contrast Ratio RE improves the black level per
56. return to your program if task has been completed 5 Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is been fed into it Automatically Adjust Electronic Program Guid for Daylight Saving Status ale Version 5 8 2009 29 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual 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 control The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white 2 There are 3 options for selecting your programming a If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA input you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control or by selecting TV from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control b If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by an HDMI cable select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control or by selecting HDMI from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control c If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by a Component YPbPr cable select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control or by selecti
57. rn off your HDTV and set top box 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your set top box to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and set top box 5 Press AV on the remote control to view the content Using Composite Video Good E SET TOP BOX 1 Turn off your HDTV and set top box 2 Connect the video cable yellow from your set top box to the AV jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and set top box 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Using Coaxial Antenna Good mun e Ba SET TOP BOX 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control 3 18 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV ee CABLE BOX Turn off the power to the HDTV zech 2 Connect the coaxial RF
58. rror message e Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source No Signal VW if you are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna scan for channels from the Tuner menu in the OSD e Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode No power e Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white e Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket e Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working No sound e Press Volume Up on the remote control e Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON e Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers are set to off e Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV e If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window If the screen is black e Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO Logo glows white e Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source e Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV e Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Power is ON but there is no e Make sure all cables attached to the HDTV are connected to the c
59. s 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio 1x Headphone side VX240 Features 1080P FHDTV HDMI v1 3 3D Comb Filter Dynamic Contrast Ratio Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM Signal Compatibility 480I SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080I HDTV 1080P FHDTV Channel Skip Add Favorite Channel Video Input Naming Capability Closed Caption Parental Control V CHIP 2 0 Programmable Timer SRS TSHD Special Features e Detachable Base e SRS TSHD Speakers 2x Built in 3W Speakers 50 000 hours to half the original brightness IEC Connector for direct power line connection 100 240Vac at 50 60Hz 47 1W Avg lt 1W standby Panel Life Input Voltage Range Power Consumption Operating Temperature 5 C 35 C Relative Humidity 20 80 Altitude 0 14 000 ft Non Operating Temperature 20 C 50 C Relative Humidity 10 70 Altitude 0 40 000 ft Dimensions 22 8 W x 17 3 H x 8 6 D with stand 22 8 W x 15 2 H x 2 8 D without stand Net Weight 13 lbs with stand 12 4 lbs without stand Gross Weight 17 4 lbs Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Class B Compliances Energy Star 3 0 ATSC Spec A 65 EIA CEA 766 A Product specifications may change without notice or obligation s www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from a
60. t apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations e The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified For more information contact your dealer e Your HDTV 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 This is a safety feature If your outlet does not accommodate the three pronged have an electrician install the correct outlet or use an adapter to ground your HDTV safely Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug e When connected to a power outlet power is always flowing into your HDTV To totally disconnect power unplug the power cord See e The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of your HDTV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature 2 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual accompanying your HDTV e Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock e The wall socket shou
61. technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY BRAVO VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION 2008 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VIZIO VX240M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits and misuse may result in electric shock or fire To prevent your HDTV from being damaged the following rules should be observed for the installation use and maintenance of your HDTV Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference e To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV e Unplug the power cord before cleaning your HDTV A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV Do not use abrasive cleaners e Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility e When moving your HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature condensation may form in the housing Wait before turning on your HDTV to avoid causing fir
62. tereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store Version 5 8 2009 23 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 VX240M for better picture quality refer to the graphic card s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode See the table below for the factory preset resolutions Also see Resolution through RGB Input chart below for the best resolution available through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 VX240M pr 49 500 Windows 70 Windows Note P positive N negative Primary mode S ER Ea Ey WA e Resolution through RGB 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 138 5 The following parameters are often the values required by the software or programs to set up the display C wron o o Pixel Rate MHz 138 5 a www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your HDTV the first time setup Wizard 1 Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket 2 Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV
63. the right to refuse delivery of such return or may return the unit to the customer at the customer s expense and with no refund issued This return policy does not apply to defective products Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions E www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual On Site Warranty Repair Procedure On Site Warranty Repair generally is performed on repairable displays which are 30 inches and larger If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that an on site repair may be performed the customer will be provided with an on site repair authorization number and on site repair instructions The determination for performing the on site repair may be dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty On site repair service is requested through VIZIO s third party service provider After VIZIO provides the customer with the on site repair OSR authorization number the third party service provider will contact the customer and will schedule the repair at the customer s location The total approximate time for the repair process which includes the repair diagnosis dispatching the technic
64. to fine tune Soot ed the picture Note The H V Position function is only available in HDMI Component or RGB modes Parental If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing you can do this by turning on the Parental Control Selected programs movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV To select the options in the Parental sub menu press MENU Enter a password to access the Parental menu The default password set in the factory is0000 Note The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is set to HDMI A new menu will be displayed showing the following Parental settings Rating Enable Select from ON or OFF If set to OFF you will not be able to set the US TV US Movie Canadian English or Canadian French Ratings US TV Rating p Channel Block US Movie Rating Block individual channels from being displayed Canadian English Rating Canadian French Rating Select channels to block menu amp 6 LAST Enter Select Back Version 5 8 2009 39 ei www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual US TV Rating Note When Rating Enable is OFF US TV Rating adjustments are not available Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US TV ratings Y All children Y7 Older children G General audience PG Guidance suggested 14 Strongly cautioned MA Mature audienc
65. to the next level 4 Press the V button scroll down to Wide and select it 5 Press either the lt or gt button to select among the modes 6 Fore more information see Viewing Modes on page 42 Program Information When watching a digital TV program the On Screen Display will function as follows 20 1 KBWB HD e When a channel is selected an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds e When you press the GUIDE button on the remote control the information header and a short summary of the program content when available from the broadcaster is displayed Charmed 20 1 KBWB HD Zanku taps the services of the insidious Alchemist John Kassir to weaken the nerves of the sisters in a poly to gain control of the Book of Shandows Meanwhile Darryl struggles to keep Insp Sheridan Jenya Lano in the dark about the Charmed Ones Zan This information consists of the channel number and name the format in which the program is broadcast 480i SD 480P SD 720P HD 1080i HD audio channel 1 2 or 2 2 omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast language program title program start and end time program rating and if CC is available e Press the GUIDE button one more time to close the display Version 5 8 2009 31 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display OSD The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of t
66. u option 4 Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or gt on the remote control to adjust the setting 5 Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed Picture Mode When Picture is highlighted press lt or gt to choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball and Baseball Backlight The Backlight level adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture but does not affect the Brightness black level or Brightness Contrast white level of the picture Contrast Brightness The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Adjust the intensity of the Backlight Lamps 0E C Select Back Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture Tint 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
67. uarantee 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 Shielded interface cables and AC power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits 3 The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference Version 5 8 2009 47 m www VIZIO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Specifications Brightness 300nits cd m typical Contrast 1000 1 DCR 5 000 1 Response Time 5ms typical Viewing Angle 170 horizontal vertical 160 up down 1x RF Inputs 1x Component Video and stereo audio 2x HDMI 1x Composite Video and stereo audio 1x S Video 1x RGB Output
68. ub menu press the MENU button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the following System Reset settings Setup Wizard Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you move your TV Please refer to Chapter 3 for more information Note Previously scanned channels will be removed Reset All Settings Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings The screen will display a message to confirm that you want to reset the values to factory settings Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Version 5 8 2009 41 ei www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual Chapter 5 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes You can switch viewing modes using the remote control please follow the instructions on page 31 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 C Avg OO Full Full mode allows you to view the entire picture Recommended for HDMI and RGB Computer viewing so you can see the complete picture without the image overstretch
69. vices 8 Maintenance of TV 43 Naming Inputs 38 On Screen Display 32 Parental Controls 39 Block Unrated Programming 41 Canadian English Rating 40 Canadian French Rating 41 Change the Password 41 Channel Block 39 DTV Rating 41 Rating Enable 39 US Movie Rating 40 US TV Rating 40 Picture Menu 33 Adaptive Luma 34 Advanced Video 34 Backlight 33 Backlight Control 34 Brightness 33 Color 33 Color Enhancement 34 Color Temperature 34 Contrast 33 Noise Reduction 34 Picture Mode 33 Reset Picture Mode 34 Sharpness 33 Tint 33 Remote 13 Batteries 14 Range 14 Reset All Settings 41 52 www VIZIO com RGB 15 Connecting your PC 23 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 16 Screen Size explanation 42 Search for channels 36 Select Language MTS 37 Setting up 10 Setup Menu 37 CC 38 Language setup 37 Parental Controls 39 Setup Wizard 41 System Menu 41 Wide 37 Sharpness 33 Skip Channel 37 Sleep timer 37 Specifications TV 48 Stand Assembly 9 S Video 15 Technical Support 46 Time Zone 37 Version 5 8 2009 53 VIZIO VX240M User Manual Time Zone 29 Tint 33 Troubleshooting 44 TV Audio Adjustment 34 TV Menu 36 Auto Search adjustments 36 Partial Channel Search 36 Skip Channel 37 Tuner Mode adjustments 36 VCR Connecting 22 Viewing Modes 42 Volume 31 Wall mounting 10 Warranty 49 Warranty services 8 Watching TV Basic Adjustments 31 Basic conne
70. viously viewed channel If the On Screen Display OSD menu is being used this button will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to your program when you press it repeatedly VOL AIX This button turns the volume up or down CH A F This button turns the channels up or down NUMBER BUTTON PAD Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a password INPUT Repeatedly pressing this button will step you through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV Component RGB HDMI1 and HDMI2 The sequence will then be repeated DASH 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 DASH 2 Version 5 8 2009 13 www ViZlO com VIZIO VX240M User Manual VIZIO VX240M User Manual 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 e Only use the specified AA batteries e 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 e Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury e Dispose

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