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Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time 
Select Input Source 
Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the  INPUT button on the 
remote control or the side of your TV.  Pressing this button will cycle you 
through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE, 
RGB, and Media.  
 
Turn on your device and you will see a  picture on your HDTV. If there is no 
picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on your HDTV.  
 
Note:  If the selected device is RF connec ted, your HDTV needs to be in TV 
mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which 
has been selected on the back of the V CR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner 
or Satellite Receiver. Refer to Owner  or User’s Manual of such equipment 
for details.  
 
Watching a TV Program 
Before you start watching TV, make sure  that any cable, satellite or off-air 
antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that  the AC/DC power adapter 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 light up white. 
2.  Select the input to which your device is connected that provides TV programming (i.e. TV, HDMI,  COMP). 
 
Note:  You should be able to see a picture.  If you do no t, make sure that all of your HDTV connections 
are secure and you have selected the corr ect video input source. Each press of the INPUT button on the 
remote control will cycle through the available inputs.  Press the button until the input associated with the 
device you want to view is shown. 
 
3.  When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or the TV to change the channel. The channel buttons will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, 
Component, or AV inputs. 
  
						

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Viewing Digital TV Program Information 
 
When the channel is changed or when you press the  GUIDE button, an information header is shown over 
the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE  button will display more information about the 
program: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment 
Which Video Connection Should I Use? 
You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to 
the most advanced for digital displays. Based on your  Home Theater configuration, you can decide which 
option is the right one for you.  
Connection 
Quality (type) Connector Description 
Best 
(digital) 
  HDMI
 delivers the best image quality of  any of the cable types available 
and it’s all done over one cable. You get a great picture and cut down on 
your cable clutter. HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if 
your TV has HDMI, this is the connection type you should be using. 
Best 
(digital) 
- - - - - - - - - - -  Good 
(analog) 
  Connect your 
antenna or coaxial  cable to watch TV programming. This 
cable usually comes from your cabl e box or right out of the wall.  
Best 
(analog) 
  The 
RGB (VGA)  port allows you to connect your computer so you can 
use the TV as your monitor. 
Better 
(analog) 
  Component
 consists of three cables for transmitting video and two 
cables for transmitting audio: one red and one white. Component video 
provides a sharper image than Composite video and should be used 
instead of composite wh en possible. However, because it is still an 
analog connection, it won’t provide  the high-quality video and audio that 
HDMI can produce. 
Good 
(analog) 
 
  Composite
 consists of one yellow cable for transmitting video and two 
cables for transmitting audio: one red and one white. It is capable of 
transmitting stereo sound and standard  definition video (480i). While it 
provides a good image, it has lower image quality than HDMI or 
Composite. So try to use one of those connections first. 
Note:  To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certif ied HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 8, 
and 12 foot lengths. Visit www.vizio.com or ca ll 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.  
						

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Connecting Your Cabl e or Satellite Box 
 
Using HDMI (Best) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital in terface should be connected using HDMI for optimal 
results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certifi ed HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 
30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call  877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details. 
  1.  Turn off your HDTV and cable/satellite box.  
2.  Connect an HDMI cable to the  HDMI output of your cable/satellite box and the other end to the 
HDMI 1  or 2 jack on your HDTV. 
3.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and your cable/satellite box.  
4. Select  HDMI-1, HDMI-2 , or HDMI SIDE  using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of 
the TV. 
Note: 
•  The HDMI input on your 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 cable/satellite Set-Top box user  manual for more information about the video output 
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. 
 
HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 
 
 
 
 
1.  Turn off the power to your  HDTV and HDTV cable/satellite box. 
2.  Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI  end to your cable/satellite box and the HDMI end to 
the  HDMI 2  jack on your HDTV. 
3.  Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the cable/satellite  box to the  HDMI 2 L and  R AUDIO  jacks on your HDTV. 
4.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and your cable/satellite box. 
5. Select  HDMI-2 using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.  
						

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Using Component Video (Better) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Turn off your HDTV and cable/satellite box. 
2.  Connect the component cables (green, blue,  and red) from your cable/satellite box to the 
COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 
3.  Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Set-Top box to the  COMPONENT L and  R 
AUDIO  jacks on your HDTV. 
4.  Turn on your HDTV and cable/satellite box. 
5. Select  Comp using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 
 
Using Composite Video (Good) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Turn off your HDTV and Set-Top box. 
2.  Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Set-Top box to the  AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 
3.  Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set-Top box to the  AV L and  R AUDIO  jacks 
on your HDTV. 
4.  Turn on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 
5. Select  AV using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 
 
Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Turn off the power to your HDTV. 
2.  Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the  DTV/TV 
CABLE/ANTENNA  connector on your HDTV. 
3.  Turn on the power to your HDTV. 
4. Select  TV using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 
5.  Search for new channels. See  Auto Channel Scan on page 24 for more information on scanning 
for channels.  
						

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Connecting Your DVD Player 
 
Using HDMI (Best) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DVD players that have a HDMI digita l interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To 
maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot 
lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call  877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details. 
 
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 the  HDMI 1 or 
2  jack on your HDTV. 
3.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player.  
4. Select  HDMI-1, HDMI-2 , or HDMI SIDE  using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of 
the TV. 
Note: 
•  The HDMI input on your 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 DVD player user manual for mo re information about the video output requirements. 
 
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  Jack on your HDTV. 
3.  Connect the audio cables (white and red) from  the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to 
the  HDMI 2  L  and  R AUDIO  jacks on your HDTV. 
4.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player. 
5. Select  HDMI-2 using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 
  
						

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Using Component Video (Better) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 
2.  Connect the component cable (green, blue,  and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT 
jacks on your HDTV. 
3.  Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the  COMPONENT L  and  R 
AUDIO  jacks on your HDTV. 
4.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 
5. Select  COMP using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 
 
Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 
2.  Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the  AV jack on your HDTV. 
3.  Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the  AV L and  R AUDIO  jacks on 
your HDTV. 
4.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 
5. Select  AV using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 
  
						

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Connecting Coaxial (RF) 
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Turn off the power to your HDTV. 
2.  Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the  DTV/TV 
CABLE/ANTENNA  connector on your HDTV. 
3.  Turn on the power to your HDTV. 
4. Select  TV using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 
5.  Search for new channels. See  Auto Channel Scan on page 40 for more information on scanning 
for channels. 
 
Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note:  Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manu al for more information about the video output 
requirements of the product. 
 
1.  Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 
2.  Connect the yellow AV cable from your VCR or video camera to the  AV jack on your HDTV. 
3.  Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the corresponding  L and R AUDIO  
jacks on your HDTV. 
4.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 
5. Select  AV using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.  
						

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Connecting a Home  Theater System 
 
Using RCA    
 
 
 
 
 
                  
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 other end to the  AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the 
back of the HDTV. 
3.  Turn on the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 
4. Press the  MENU button on the remote control to open the On-
Screen Display (OSD) menu. 
5. Press 
▼  on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and 
then press  OK to select. 
6. Press 
▼ on the remote control to select  TV SPEAKERS. 
7. Press  ► on the remote control to select  OFF so the sound from 
the HDTV will be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. 
Notes: 
•  Refer to your Receiver/Amp user  manual to select the corresponding 
audio input. 
•   The audio output is not amplified and cannot be  connected directly to external speakers. 
 
Using Optical (S/PDIF)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If your sound system has a S/PDIF (optical) digital au dio input you can connect it from your sound system 
to the  OPTICAL digital audio out on your HDTV. This is active when receiving audio with the programs 
being viewed no matter what input is being used. 
1.  Connect one end of the optical cable to optical  connectors on the home theater and the other end 
to the  OPTICAL  jack on your HDTV. 
2.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and home theater. 
3.  Change the input on your home theater to optical. See your home theater user manual for more  information.  
						

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COMPUTER
Connecting a Computer 
Using RGB (VGA) 
 
 
 
1.  Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see  Preset PC Resolutions on page 70). If 
your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 
2.  Turn off the power to your HDTV and computer. 
3.  Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the  RGB PC jack on of your HDTV. 
4.  Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the  RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV. 
This step is optional and only needed if you want  to transmit audio from the computer through the 
TV. 
5.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and computer. 
6. Select  RGB (VGA) using the INPUT  button on the remote control or side of the TV. 
 
Note:  Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. 
 
Using HDMI 
 
 
1.  Turn off your HDTV and computer. 
2.  Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of  your computer and the other end to the HDMI 3 jack 
on your HDTV. 
3.  Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the audio output jacks on the computer to the  HDMI 2  L and  R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 
4.  Turn on the power to your HDTV and your computer. 
5. Select  HDMI-2 using the  INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.