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Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VW32L High
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for your support. For maximum benefit of your set,
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  • Page 1 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Purchase Date _____________________ VIZIO is a registered trademark of V, Inc. HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories...
  • Page 2 Never push any object into the slot on the VW32L HDTV20A cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the VW32L HDTV20A.
  • Page 3 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A 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.
  • Page 4 VW32L HDTV20A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VW32L HDTV20A weighs approximately 32 lbs and is nearly 32” wide and we advise that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV.
  • Page 5 High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 6 Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW32L can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VW32L on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ..............9 1.1 Front Panel................................9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...........................9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...........................10 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control............................11 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ....................12 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ..........................12...
  • Page 8 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.4.2 Auto Search...............................45 3.4.3 Skip Channel .............................45 3.4.4 MTS ................................46 3.4.5 Time Zone ..............................46 3.4.6 Daylight Saving............................46 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ............................47 3.5.1 Language..............................47 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...............................47 3.5.3 Wide ................................47 3.5.4 Input Naming .............................48 3.5.5 Closed Caption (CC)..........................49...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 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 pass to the sensor.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Connections

    Definition TV indicates this connection. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com...

  • Page 11: Vizio Remote Control

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. Press this button once and the information of the program being viewed is shown. Press it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will appear in the screen.

  • Page 12: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the direction shown by the molded arrow on the surface of the cover. 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.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW32L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Rear...

  • Page 14: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box

    HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters. 3Hwww.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
  • Page 16 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top 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 to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV.

  • Page 17: Using Component Video

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y...

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV.

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW32L for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. 0Hwww.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

  • Page 20: For Dvd Players With Dvi

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD Players with DVI: Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color...

  • Page 21: Using Component Video

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV.

  • Page 22: Using S-Video (Av)

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.4 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV/S-VIDEO group (yellow/red color area) on the back High Definition TV.

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV group on the rear side of the High Definition TV.

  • Page 24: Connecting An External Receiver/Amp

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Output Audio received with Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. This is active when receiving digital audio with the program being viewed no matter what input (TV, AV, Component or HDMI) is being used.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Pc Computer

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and PC Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the High Definition TV.

  • Page 26: Preset Pc Resolutions

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).

  • Page 27: Setting Up To Watch Television

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.9 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6. 2.10 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the High Definition TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.
  • Page 28 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual b. The Tuner screen will be displayed; default choice is Antenna. If you are using Cable (No Box) Service, press the button on the remote control to highlight CABLE. Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen.
  • Page 29 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual d. The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. 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.
  • Page 30 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual b. If you have an HD service you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video (AV) 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.
  • Page 31 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual d. Press either button to select the Picture Mode option. e. Press either button to change the Picture Mode option to Standard. f. Press the LAST key repeatedly to exit the on screen display Menu.

  • Page 32: Watching A Tv Program

    Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the High Definition TV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Basic Hdtv Settings

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.12 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels...

  • Page 34: Program Information

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 2.13 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment Of Hdtv

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the High Definition TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other settings.

  • Page 36: Dtv / Tv Input Picture Adjustment

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection.

  • Page 37: Backlight

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.2.2 Backlight Press the button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels.

  • Page 38: Contrast

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.2.4 Contrast Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels.

  • Page 39: Sharpness

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels.

  • Page 40: Advanced Video

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection. Press the MENU button. A new menu will be displayed showing advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction).
  • Page 41 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). This feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from one color to another. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors.

  • Page 42: Dtv / Tv Input Audio Adjustment

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 3.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection.

  • Page 43: Treble

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.3.3 Treble Press the button to highlight the Treble selection. Press the button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Treble Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels.

  • Page 44: Speakers

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.3.7 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press either button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn-off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System.

  • Page 45: Dtv / Tv Tuner Setup

    3.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu.

  • Page 46: Mts

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.4.4 MTS This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching. This signal is usually or in most cases Spanish language.

  • Page 47: Dtv / Tv Input Setup

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the button to highlight the Language selection.

  • Page 48: Input Naming

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.5.4 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 could use up to 8 characters; either letters numbers combinations of both.

  • Page 49: Closed Caption (Cc)

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.5.5 Closed Caption (CC) When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4.

  • Page 50: Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital Cc Style)

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.5.7 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style) When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to go to the next screen.

  • Page 51: Dtv / Tv Input Parental Control

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV.

  • Page 52: Tv Rating

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to go to the next screen. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed.

  • Page 53: Movie Rating

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.6.3 Movie Rating Press the button to highlight the Movie Rating selection. Press the button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following Movie ratings: G –...

  • Page 54: Blocked Unrated Programming

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 3.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press either button to select YES or NO to block programs that do not have a rating.

  • Page 55: Hdmi Input Picture Adjustment

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.3. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.

  • Page 56: Video Input Picture Adjustment

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments.

  • Page 57: Video Input Setup

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.12 Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV/TV input in section 3.3. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments.

  • Page 58: Pc Input Picture Adjustment

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature.

  • Page 59: Brightness

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.14.3 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels.

  • Page 60: Color Temperature

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.14.5 Color Temperature Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting. Press the button if you want to choose the Normal, Warm or Custom option.

  • Page 61: Position

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.14.8 V. Position Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the button to adjust the vertical position. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed.

  • Page 62: Understanding Viewing Features

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 3.17 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features four viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control; please see instructions in page 33. 3.17.1 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.

  • Page 63: Using A Cable Or Satellite Remote

    3.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.

  • Page 64: 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 expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-(949) 428-2525 or techsupport@vizio.com...

  • Page 65: Telephone & Technical Support

    Hours of operations: 6:00am – 6:00pm PST Monday – Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm PST Saturday – Sunday Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of purchase available before you call. VIZIO 39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618 Tel: (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9514 www.VIZIO.com...

  • Page 66: Compliance

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada Germany BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 4.5 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.

  • Page 67: Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 32” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.51075mm (H) x 0.51075mm (V) Display/Signal 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)

  • Page 68: Glossary - Standard Definitions

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 5.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height.

  • Page 69: Index

    VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual 5.3 Index DTV Special Features Closed Caption, 50 Language, 47 Accessories, 5 Reset, 50 Adjustments Sleep Timer, 47 Selecting the Screen Size, 33, 62, 68 DTV Tuner Setup Stepping through TV Channels, 33 Auto Search, 45...
  • Page 70 VIZIO VW32L HDTV20A User Manual Password change, 54 Bass, 42 TV Rating, 52 Simulated Surround Sound, 43 PC Input Speakers On/Off, 43 Audio Adjustment, 61 Treble, 43 Picture Adjustment, 58 Volume, 42 Setup, 61 TV Picture Adjust PC Picture Adjust...

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