Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; connecting other components to your HDTV.; three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with a third grounding; totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
VIZIO VO400E User 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 installation...
Page 4 - Television Antenna Connection Protection; External Television Antenna Grounding; Power Lines; Advisory of the DTV Transition
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 4 www.VIZIO.com 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 ag...
Page 5 - VIZIO VO400E User Manual; Table of Contents
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections .............................................................................................................. 9 Front Panel.............................................................
Page 8 - Setting Up Your HDTV; Wall Mounting your HDTV
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 8 www.VIZIO.com Setting Up Your HDTV ! Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. ! The power consumption of your HDTV is about 128W. Use the included power cord. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be gr...
Page 9 - Front Panel; POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT; Side Panel Controls; MENU
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 1 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 – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pa...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Connections; Description; For service only or as directed by technician.; HDMI 3
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 10 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections No. Connection Description 1 AC IN Plug in the included power cord here. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. 2 USB For service only or as directed by technician. 3 HDMI 1 & 2 Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player o...
Page 11 - VIZIO Remote Control
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com VOL CH MUTE LAST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 _ MENU GUIDE TV AV COMP HDMI VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. POWER ( ) – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return t...
Page 12 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control; Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:; Remote Control Range
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 12 www.VIZIO.com + 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. Precau...
Page 13 - Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment; Which Video Connection Should I Use?
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com 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. Connection Quality (type) Connector...
Page 14 - Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box; HDMI 1
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 14 www.VIZIO.com SET TOP BOX 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...
Page 15 - HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com SET TOP BOX SET TOP BOX HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 3 in...
Page 18 - Connecting Your DVD Player; HDMI; HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI:; AUDIO
VIZIO VO400E User 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, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you...
Page 20 - Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 20 www.VIZIO.com CD DVD VCR Using Composite (AV) Video (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the AV/S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD ...
Page 21 - Connecting an external Receiver/Amp; AUDIO OUT; Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs; OPTICAL
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com STEREO SYSTEM Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the ot...
Page 22 - Connecting a PC Computer; RGB PC
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 22 www.VIZIO.com COMPUTER Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on t...
Page 24 - Chapter 3 Using your HDTV the first time; Initial
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 24 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 3 Using your HDTV the first time 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 (see Chapter...
Page 26 - button on the
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 26 www.VIZIO.com 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 agai...
Page 27 - Select Input Source; Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com 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, Componen...
Page 28 - Fine Tuning the picture
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 28 www.VIZIO.com Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU key to bring up the Menu display. Use the ! or " button to scroll to the Advanced Video option. 2. Press the # button to select it. 3. Use the ! or " button to scroll to the Color Temperature option. 4. Press...
Page 29 - Watching a TV Program; secure and you have selected the correct video input source.
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com 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 prote...
Page 30 - Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings; Volume
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 30 www.VIZIO.com VOL CH MUTE LAST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 _ MENU GUIDE TV AV COMP HDMI Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channel...
Page 31 - Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the s...
Page 32 - DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment; Picture Mode; Backlight; Brightness; LAST
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 32 www.VIZIO.com DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears for PICTURE adjustment. Press the " button to highlight the Picture mode selection. Use the $ or # button to choose from Custom, Standard,...
Page 33 - Contrast; Color; Tint; Sharpness
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Contrast Press the " button to highlight the Contrast selection. Use the $ or # button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the con...
Page 34 - Advanced Video Features; Color Enhancement; Advanced Adaptive Luma; Backlight Control; Color Temperature
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 34 www.VIZIO.com Advanced Video Features Press the " 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 Reduct...
Page 36 - Equalizer; Balance; SRS TSHD
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 36 www.VIZIO.com DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment Audio Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment display. Press the " button to display AUDIO MODE selection. Use the $ or # button to choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, C...
Page 37 - Digital Audio Out; Speakers; Analog Audio Out; Lip Sync
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Digital Audio Out Press the " button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection. Press the $ or # button to make the proper selection. The options are OFF, Dolby Digital and PCM. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST butto...
Page 38 - Reset Audio Mode; DTV / TV Tuner Setup; Tuner Mode; Auto Search
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 38 www.VIZIO.com Reset Audio Mode Press the " button to highlight the option for Reset Audio Mode selection Press # button to return on Audio settings to factory default. The options of either accepting or cancelling the resetting will be display. Press either $ or # to ...
Page 39 - Partial Channel Search; Skip Channel; MTS; Time Zone
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com 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. Press the " button to highlight the Partial Channel Search selecti...
Page 41 - Input Naming
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com Input Naming This feature has been added to facilitate you, the user in identifying or label the input and signal which is being watched. You can use up to 8 characters; either letters or numbers or combinations of both. Press " button ...
Page 44 - DTV / TV Input Parental Control; Channel Block
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 44 www.VIZIO.com DTV / TV Input Parental Control 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 ente...
Page 45 - US TV Rating
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com US TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section to display the Parental Control menu and then press the " button to highlight the US TV Rating selection. Press the # button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. In t...
Page 46 - Canadian English Rating; Canadian French Rating
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 46 www.VIZIO.com Canadian English Rating Press the " button to highlight the Canadian English Rating selection. Press the # button and the Block Canadian English Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Canadian English Rating panel you can customize the program bloc...
Page 47 - DTV Rating; Blocked Unrated Programming; Change the Password
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com DTV Rating This option is designed to update the TV or Movie table of different ratings for programs being viewed in your local or regional area. It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parent...
Page 49 - HDMI Input Picture Adjustment; button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.; HDMI Input Audio Adjustment
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 49 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. HDMI Input Audio Ad...
Page 51 - Video Input Parental Control
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 51 www.VIZIO.com Auto Phase (for Component input) Press the " button to highlight the H/V Position. Press the # button and the new H/V Position submenu will be displayed. Press the " button to highlight Auto Phase. Press the # button to execute this...
Page 52 - Fine Tune; PC Input Audio Adjustment
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 52 www.VIZIO.com H-SIZE Press the " button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the # button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the $ or # button to adjust the horizontal size. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedl...
Page 53 - Understanding Viewing Features; Normal Mode
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 53 www.VIZIO.com Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions in page 30. Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1...
Page 54 - Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Maintenance; Important; Use a soft cloth for cleaning.; Cleaning the Screen; Use a soft cloth to gently clean the screen.
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 54 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damag...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting Guide
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 55 www.VIZIO.com Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fa...
Page 57 - Telephone & Technical Support; Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm; VIZIO
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 57 www.VIZIO.com Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the prob...
Page 59 - Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information; *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 59 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Specifications *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Specifications Panel 40” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.46125 mm(H) x 0.46125...
Page 60 - Glossary – Standard Definitions; Note
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 60 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 “32 ...
Page 61 - Limited Product Warranty
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 61 www.VIZIO.com 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. reseller and used in t...
Page 62 - Owner's Responsibility; VIZIO Return Policy; On-Site Warranty Repair Procedure
VIZIO VO400E User Manual 62 www.VIZIO.com 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 W...
Page 63 - Warranty Replacement Procedure
VIZIO VO400E User Manual Version 9/21/2009 63 www.VIZIO.com 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...
Page 64 - Index
64 www.VIZIO.com Index A accessories, 7 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size, 53, 60 Stepping through TV Channels, 30 Volume, 9, 30, 55 Advanced Video Features Black Level Extender, 34 Color Temperature (Color Temperature, 34 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 34 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 34 C c...