Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 2 www.VIZIO.com 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 installati...
Page 3 - VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual; Television Antenna Connection Protection; Lightning Protection; FCC Bulletin for New TV; Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is connected to your FHDTV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 4 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ........ 3 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ................................. 3 Table of Contents ...................................
Page 5 - To unpack the TV and stand base:
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com 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 con...
Page 8 - Rear and Side Panel Connections; Rear Panel; Green
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 8 www.VIZIO.com Rear and Side Panel Connections No. Connection Rear Panel Color Code Description 1 HDMI 1 Green Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. 2 HDMI 2 Green Connect a secondary source for digital video such as ...
Page 10 - VIZIO Remote Control
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control INFO – This button turns the image and system information on or off. ( ) POWER – Press to turn your HDTV ON. Press it again to turn it OFF. TV – Press to select TV. AV – Press to select the Audio Video input. Note: If the S-Video cable...
Page 12 - Setting up Your HDTV; Wall Mounting your HDTV
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 12 www.VIZIO.com Setting up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The average power consumption of your HDTV typically is 92W. Use the included power cord. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The c...
Page 13 - Additional Information:; Choosing a video connection; cross color
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com Additional Information: Mounting hole pitch 200mm horizontally x 200mm vertically Screw type Metric M6 .70mm pitch Screw length Depends on the thickness of the wall mount plate. VIZIO brackets come with different length screws. To find th...
Page 15 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box; Using HDMI
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com CABLE BOX CABLE BOX Note: The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. Refer to yo...
Page 16 - Using Component Video
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 16 www.VIZIO.com CABLE BOX Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): Using Component Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set- Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Comp...
Page 17 - Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box; Using Composite Video
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com SET TOP BOX SET TOP BOX Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding ...
Page 18 - Connecting Your DVD Player
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 18 www.VIZIO.com CD DVD CD DVD Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. Using HDMI DVD play...
Page 20 - INPUT
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 20 www.VIZIO.com CD DVD VCR Connecting your DVD Player (Good) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (red color area on the side of your HDTV)....
Page 21 - Connecting an external
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com STEREO SYSTEM Connecting an external Receiver/Amp Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs If your sound system has an SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical AUDIO OUT (white area on the back or you...
Page 22 - Connecting a PC Computer
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 22 www.VIZIO.com COMPUTER Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area on the back of your HDTV). 3. Connect the ...
Page 25 - EXIT; DTV digital broadcast is not available in all
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com 8. If your Time Zone observes the daylight savings, the next display will give the choice to select or no select it. Highlight your choice and press MENU/SELECT button to confirm your selection. 9. At this point if you have an outdoor ant...
Page 26 - Selecting Inputs; Setting the Picture to user’s; MENU; Main
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 26 www.VIZIO.com Selecting Inputs 1. Press INPUT on the remote or on the side of your HDTV to select the input source that matches the connection you made on the back of your HDTV. A repeated press of INPUT cycles you through the options. 2. Turn on your component (cable b...
Page 27 - Using the INFO Guide; to exit or wait for it to disappear automatically.; Displaying the information Guide Banner
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Using the INFO Guide 1. Press INFO on the remote to display program information for the channel you are watching. 2. Press INFO to exit or wait for it to disappear automatically. The following information is displayed when the INFO key is...
Page 28 - Using the Navigation Wheel
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 28 www.VIZIO.com Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Using the Navigation Wheel The Navigation Wheel on the remote control is designed to make the use of the OSD easier for you, as shown below: The MENU/SELECT key functions as an On switch, it activates the OSD screen when p...
Page 30 - Multimedia; drive or card reader as long as it is a; LAST; key to exit this feature.; Channels; starts the
30 www.VIZIO.com Unique TV Features This HDTV comes with some extra features to make your TV experience more enjoyable. They are described as follows: 1. Multimedia : This feature allows using storage devices such as a portable hard drive or thumb drive or card reader as long as it is a FAT32 format...
Page 32 - Adjusting Settings; Adjusting Multimedia Settings
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 32 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV, or Storage Device source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU/SELECT on the remote control. The feature and parameter you are selecting to adj...
Page 33 - Adjusting Channels settings; TV; Master List
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting Channels settings If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens or if your setup has changed, you can do so from the TV menu. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then p...
Page 34 - Adjusting the Picture; Picture; Picture Settings; Normal; Noise Reduction
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 34 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Picture When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. The source you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the bottom left...
Page 35 - Blue
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Picture Settings Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. Press ◄ to return to the prev...
Page 36 - Audio
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 36 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following audio adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. The source you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the ...
Page 37 - Adjusting the Parental Control settings; Parental Control; The default password is 5351.; Parental; Ratings Locks
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, the following parental control OSD screens are available within the Parental Control OSD menu. Parental Control options are not available when v...
Page 38 - Block Unrated Shows
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 38 www.VIZIO.com The following options are available Ratings Locks menu: 1. Block Unrated Shows – This option allows blocking of unrated content. 2. USA - TV – This option allows blocking of selected TV or Cable channels based on ratings established for US broadcasts. Sele...
Page 39 - Movie Rating Definitions:
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com 4. CAN – French – This option allows blocking of selected French Canadian English TV or Cable channels based on age. 5. CAN – English – This option allows blocking of selected Canadian English TV or Cable channels based on age Movie Ratin...
Page 40 - Change PIN
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 40 www.VIZIO.com 6. Change PIN - The Change PIN option lets you change the password used to access the Parental menu. The default password from the factory is 5351 . Enter the new 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. Enter the password a second time to ...
Page 41 - Adjusting the Settings; Settings; All
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. NOTE: When a computer is the source, the CC option...
Page 42 - Understanding Viewing Modes; Expanded Mode
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 42 www.VIZIO.com Understanding Viewing Modes Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. Expanded 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 w...
Page 43 - Important; Lay the TV face down on a flat, level surface free from any debris.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com Maintaining and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cord is removed from the socket before cleaning your HDTV. 2. Do not use volatile solvents (such as toluene, rosin, and alcohol) to clean your HDTV. Such ch...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting; Problem
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 44 www.VIZIO.com Troubleshooting If your HDTV fails or the performance changes dramatically, follow the steps in the troubleshooting table below. Remember to check peripherals as well, to pinpoint the source of the failure. If your HDTV still fails to perform as expected, ...
Page 45 - PICTURE; Telephone & Technical Support; Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm; VIZIO
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com Problem Solution The picture has abnormal patterns • Check the connections on the back of your HDTV and on the back of the component. • Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your HDTV. Compare the video input source...
Page 46 - Compliance; Country; FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement; could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 46 www.VIZIO.com Regulations and Specifications Compliance Caution: Always use a power cord that is properly grounded. Use the AC cords listed below for each area. Country Power Cord USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B ...
Page 47 - Specifications
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com Specifications Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Panel 32” Diagonal (31.55” Diagonal Viewing Area), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920x1080 pixels Pixel Pitch 0.36375mm (H) x 0.36375mm (V) Displ...
Page 48 - Note
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 48 www.VIZIO.com Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height. For example, a “3...
Page 49 - VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY; VIZIO's Responsibility
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 49 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY VIZIO provides a "ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY" against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U.S. resell...
Page 50 - Not Covered; VIZIO RETURN POLICY
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 50 www.VIZIO.com 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 incorr...
Page 51 - Warranty Replacement Procedure
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual Version 5/19/2009 51 www.VIZIO.com number, and/or (ii) beyond the fifteen (15) day period, and/or (iii) without proper packaging, VIZIO retains 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 i...
Page 52 - Index; antenna grounding
VIZIO VA320M User’s Manual 52 www.VIZIO.com Index AC IN jack, 9 accessories, 6 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size, 48 antenna setting as TV signal source, 32 antenna grounding , 3 antenna jack, 8 aspect ratio descriptions, 42 audio settings adjusting, 35 speakers, 35 AV In jack, 8 backlight adjus...