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 VX200E 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
VIZIO VX200E 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 VX200E User Manual; Advisory of the DTV Transition; Note
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com 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 pro...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 6 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents TV Setup and Stand Assembly ......................................................................................................................................9 Setting Up Your HDTV ...........................................................
Page 9 - TV Setup and Stand Assembly; To unpack the TV and stand base:; LOCK; position. Move the TV into an upright
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com 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 foa...
Page 10 - Setting Up Your HDTV; Wall Mounting your HDTV
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 10 www.VIZIO.com Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is about 35.7W (AVG). Use the included power cord. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord mu...
Page 11 - Front Panel; POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT; Side Panel Controls; MENU
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. 2. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window through which all of the remote control sign...
Page 12 - Rear Panel Connections; Description
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 12 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections No. Connection Description 1 Service Only Do not use unless directed by an authorized service representative. 2 HDMI 1 Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box through this all digital connector. 3 RG...
Page 13 - VIZIO Remote Control
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 13 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 to...
Page 14 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control; Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:; Remote Control Range
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 14 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 15 - Which Video Connection Should I Use?
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 15 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 16 - Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box; Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.; button on the remote, or directly by pressing the; HDMI; button on the remote control.
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 16 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 19 - Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com CABLE BOX VCR Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the...
Page 20 - Connecting Your DVD Player
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 20 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 22 - Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 22 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 S-VIDEO/AV jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD ...
Page 23 - Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs; OPTICAL; Connecting a PC Computer; RGB PC
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com COMPUTER Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL digital audio out at the rear of the HDTV. This is active when receiving audio with t...
Page 25 - Initial
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 25 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 ...
Page 28 - Select Input Source; Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the; button on the side of the TV or using the Input
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 28 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, Component, RGB, HDMI 1, an...
Page 29 - Fine Tuning the picture
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 29 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....
Page 30 - Watching a TV Program
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 30 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 protector. 1. Press the...
Page 31 - Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings; Program Information
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 31 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 re...
Page 33 - Picture Menu
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Picture Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to highlight the Picture menu, and then press MENU to select it. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select a Picture menu option. 4. Onc...
Page 35 - Audio Menu; Equalizer; LAST; Balance
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press MENU to select it. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote co...
Page 36 - TV Menu
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 36 www.VIZIO.com 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 m...
Page 40 - Parental; Rating Enable
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 40 www.VIZIO.com H/V Position To select the options in the H/V Position sub-menu, press the MENU button or the ► button. A new menu will be displayed showing the following H/V Position settings: H-Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture. V-Position Adjust the ...
Page 41 - US Movie Rating
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com Channel Block Block individual channels from being displayed. 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 ...
Page 42 - Canadian English Rating; When Rating Enable is OFF, Canadian English Rating adjustments; Canadian French Rating; When Rating Enable is OFF, Canadian French Rating adjustments; DTV Rating; Not Available; Blocked Unrated TV; Block programming that does not have a rating.
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 42 www.VIZIO.com Canadian English Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, Canadian English Rating adjustments are not available. Press the ▼ button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian English ratings: C – Children C8+ – Children 8 years o...
Page 43 - System Info; button or the; Setup Wizard; Previously scanned channels will be removed.; Reset All Settings; This does; NOT; reset the Parental Control Password.
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com 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 sub-menu, press the ▼ button or the ► button. A new men...
Page 44 - Understanding Viewing Features; Viewing Modes; Normal Mode
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 44 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 31. Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preser...
Page 45 - Chapter 5; Maintenance; Important; Use a soft cloth for cleaning.; Cleaning the Screen; Use a soft cloth to gently clean the screen.
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 45 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 ch...
Page 46 - Troubleshooting Guide; General TV Problems; Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode.
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 46 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 fails to perform as ...
Page 48 - Telephone & Technical Support; Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm; VIZIO
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 48 www.VIZIO.com General TV Problems Solution You switch to a different input and the volume changes. The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. If the sound level is higher or lower from another source, then the volume will change. You switch to...
Page 49 - Compliance; FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 49 www.VIZIO.com 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 Statemen...
Page 50 - *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 50 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Specifications Panel 20” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1600 x 900 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.2768 mm(H) x 0.2768mm(V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Colors 16.7 million Brightness cd/m 2 (typical...
Page 51 - Limited Product Warranty
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 51 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 th...
Page 52 - Owner's Responsibility; VIZIO Return Policy; On-Site Warranty Repair Procedure
VIZIO VX200E User Manual 52 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 53 - Warranty Replacement Procedure
VIZIO VX200E User Manual Version 5/8/2009 53 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 54 - Index
54 www.VIZIO.com Index A accessories, 8 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size, 44 Stepping through TV Channels, 31 Volume, 11, 31 Audio Menu Lip Sync adjustments, 36 B Blocking Channels, 41 Brightness, 33 C cable TV composite connection, 18 HDMI connection, 16 Channel information, 37 Cleaning your V...