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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A LCD Television purcha se. Thank you for your support. For maximum be nefit of your set, please read these instru ct ions before makin g any adjustments, and retain them for future referen ce. We hope you will ex[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 2 www .VIZIO .com THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR CO MPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactur ed to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product fr om being damaged, the foll[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 3 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 i s electrically grounded to provide some protection again st voltage surges[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 4 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A and it accompanying ac cessori es are carefully packed i n a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from tr ansportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the GV52L FHDTV10A is in good conditio n and that[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 5 www .VIZIO .com Additional Certified Acce ssories for the VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Ex tended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about addi[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 6 www .VIZIO .com Preparing Your LCD HD TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A can eithe r be kept on the stan d base or mounted on the wall f or viewing. If you choose to mount the GV52L FH DTV10A on the wall, ple ase follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. To find the pe[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 7 www .VIZIO .com To remove the speakers If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use you r Home Theatre System for the audio, please follow the procedure below. 1. Unplug the speaker wire s from the GV52L FHDTV10A at the rear of the TV set by carefully pulling down on these two 5-DI[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 8 www .VIZIO .com Relocate Detachable Sp eakers If you decide to relocate or place speaker’s a ssemblies away from the TV set, it is recommend able to follow the procedure or steps sho wn bel ow. 1. Select the place and then measure the di stance fro m new location to the TV set. 2. Make sure tha[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 9 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Con trols and Conne ctions ................................................................ 11 1.1 Front Be zel .................................................................................................................... ..................[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 10 www .VIZIO .com 4.4.6 Speake rs ................................................................................................................................................... 45 4.5 DTV / TV T uner Se tup ......................................................................................[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 11 www .VIZIO .com 6.4 Component Progr am Co des ........................................................................................................ ..................... 73 Chapter 1 Basic Cont r ols and Connect ions 1.1 Front Bezel Power ‘VIZIO’ light – The VIZIO name lights white when[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 12 www .VIZIO .com 1.3 Left Side Connections 1. AV1 (S-Video) In – Connect the prima ry source for composite video device s, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red conn ectors to connect the external audio from the same source. Keep in mind that S-Vide o connections are only images si[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 13 www .VIZIO .com Right Portion 6. HDMI 3 – Connect the primary source for digital video such a s a DVD multimedia player o r set top box through this all digital connector. The white color b and on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certifi ed HDMI cables are a vailable fo[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 14 www .VIZIO .com * For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antenn aweb.org[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 15 www .VIZIO .com 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote C ontrol The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensiv e remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote butto n f unctions are explained on the following pages. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. This [...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 16 www .VIZIO .com Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) me nus. This button displays the image and syst em informatio n display. Use the NaVigation Wheel to operate the On-Scree n Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button. Use the OK button to select your chos[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 17 www .VIZIO .com When CABLE is selected and the cod e to match your Cable Box has been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button on your Cable Remote. When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box h as been entered, this button will operate the Cable Bo[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 18 www .VIZIO .com 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Ma ke sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols in side the ba ttery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips fo[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 19 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Connect ing Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A has si x different ways to connect your video equipm ent from a basic connection to the most advanced for digi tal display s . Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Co[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 20 www .VIZIO .com 2.2 Connecting Your Cabl e or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI di gital inte rface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HD[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 21 www .VIZIO .com For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD 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 Input (white color area ) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable ([...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 22 www .VIZIO .com 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) conne ctor on y our HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (gre[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 23 www .VIZIO .com 2.3 Connecting Co axial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Di gital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) conne ctor from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA conne ctor at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the powe[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 24 www .VIZIO .com 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connec t the coaxial (RF ) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT [...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 25 www .VIZIO .com 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DV D player to your GV52L F HDTV10A – HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Bas ed o n your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.4.1 Using HD[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 26 www .VIZIO .com For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, c onnect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors)[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 27 www .VIZIO .com 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y ( green colo r) connector o n y our DVD player to the corresponding Y (gree n color) connec tor in the Component 1 group (gre en color area - ro[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 28 www .VIZIO .com 2.4.3 Using S-Video ( AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack i n the AV1 on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 29 www .VIZIO .com 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 input (orange color are a ) row of connector[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 30 www .VIZIO .com 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV . 3. Using an audio cable (w[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 31 www .VIZIO .com Connecting an exte rnal Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connecto rs), connect the cable to the audio input conne ctors on the Receiver/Amp and conn ect the other end to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio c[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 32 www .VIZIO .com 2.6 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and th e other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Audio Out on your pc [...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 33 www .VIZIO .com 2.6.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC inpu t, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the gra phic card’s user guide for questio ns on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for the fa[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 34 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 3 Set t ing Up t o W at ch T elev ision For ‘Preparing Your L CD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Sta rt Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the ba ck o f the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power c[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 35 www .VIZIO .com b. The Language choice screen will be displayed; the default English option is highlighted. If you wish to change the OSD language to Françai s or Esp añol, press the button on the remote control to select the language you want. Press the button on the remote to go to the next [...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 36 www .VIZIO .com e. Press the OK button to start the search. An information panel will be displayed showing the progress of the sea rch 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 av[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 37 www .VIZIO .com 3.2 Watching a T V Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenn a connections are secure. Also, verify that the po wer cord is plu gg ed into a correctly ground ed electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power butto[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 38 www .VIZIO .com 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button o n the remote and program in formation for the cha nnel you are watching will be displayed on the screen wi th the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel. Press the or button to scroll up or dow[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 39 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Adv anced Adjus t ment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Scre en Display (OSD) The remote control or the control butto ns on the ri ght hand side of the TV can control all the functio n settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allo ws y ou to adjust the save contrast, brightne ss a[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 40 www .VIZIO .com 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button i s pressed, the On Screen Di splay (OSD) appears on the PICTURE menu. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the or button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. If Sta[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 41 www .VIZIO .com 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to hi ghlight the Contrast selection. Press the button to start adj usting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see t he contrast level between the minimum and maximum available [...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 42 www .VIZIO .com 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the button to start adju sting the sharpn ess and the me nu page will disa ppear and be repla ced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see t he sharpness level betwee n the minimum and maximum a[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 43 www .VIZIO .com 4.3 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and p ress the OK button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. 4.3.1 DNR Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Redu[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 44 www .VIZIO .com 4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.4.1 Volume When the MENU button is pre ssed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE men u page. Press the button to display the AUDIO Menu page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. Press the button to start adjusting th[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 45 www .VIZIO .com 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the button to select for the si mulated surround sound feature to be On or Off. 4.4.6 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the button to turn the internal speakers On or Off[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 46 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.4 Digital Audio Out Press the button to select this feature. The option s are Off, Dolby Digital and PCM. Press the or button to select the desired output when an external sound system is use d. 4.5.5 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will en sure that the[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 47 www .VIZIO .com 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.6.1 Languag e When the MENU button is pressed, t he On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page . Press the button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the button to high light the Language selection. The default is English. Press the button[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 48 www .VIZIO .com 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Picture-in-Picture is a feature which allows you to watch two different signal inputs simultan eously. Press the butto n and highlight the option. Press the button to activate the PIP feature, whic h will bring up a display showing Style. Press the [...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 49 www .VIZIO .com 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Cont rol 4.7.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain chann el and program viewing, you can do thi s by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies a nd channels can the n be made available only after an autho rized password has b[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 50 www .VIZIO .com 4.7.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in th e previous section 4.7.1 to display the Parental Control men u and then press the button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block TV Rating panel you can custo m[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 51 www .VIZIO .com 4.7.3 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 cu stomize the program blocking of the followin g Movie rating s: G – General audience PG ?[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 52 www .VIZIO .com 4.8 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 4.2. The me nu difference i s that there is no i con along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustm[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 53 www .VIZIO .com 4.11 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) a s for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no ico n along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 Video Input Audio Adjustm[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 54 www .VIZIO .com 4.14 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.7. The menu differen ce is that there is no icon alo ng the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustme[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 55 www .VIZIO .com 4.15.3 Brightness Press the button to hi ghlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightne ss and the menu page will disappea r and be replace d by a small Brightness Indicato r Bar so you can se e t he brightness level between th e minimum and ma[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 56 www .VIZIO .com 4.15.5 Color Temperat ure Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting. Press the or button if you want to choose the Normal or Custom option. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will be disp[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 57 www .VIZIO .com 4.16 PC Input Audio Adjustme nt The Audio Adjust menu operates in the sam e way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The me nu difference i s that there are no icon s along the top for DTV / TV and Parental Control adjustments. 4.17 PC Input Setup The Setup [...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 58 www .VIZIO .com 4.18 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 so urce) i s preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcast s are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio ma y be referre[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 59 www .VIZIO .com 4.18.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pi ctures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 60 www .VIZIO .com Position Press the button to high light Position and pres s the or button to choose where on the picture you want the PI P screen positioned over the main screen. Size Press the button to highlight Size function and press the or button to choose Small, Medium or Large. See sectio[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 61 www .VIZIO .com Component refers to the inputs commonly labeled and known as Y (Green color coded conne ctor) Pb/Cb (Blue color coded connector) Pr/Cr (Red color cod ed connector). Even thought, these cables have what is commonly called RCA conne ct ors at the ends; they will be easily identifie[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 62 www .VIZIO .com 4.18.3 How to select PIP/POP The following steps could be use d as a guideline to use the features either PIP or POP which come built in to you TV set. Please look i nto the previous char t where the combinations that apply to your setup or inputs are shown. These steps are a ge [...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 63 www .VIZIO .com 4.19 Programming the VIZ IO Un iversal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different pieces of equipment including your VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A. Listed below are the step s for programm ing your VCR, Cable Box and DV D Player. 4.19.1 Programming[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 64 www .VIZIO .com 4.19.3 Programming for DVD Player 1. Manually turn on the DVD Player. 2. Press the DVD button on the rem ote co ntrol. 3. Press and hold the SET button unt il the LED LIGHT flashe s twi ce. 4. Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 65 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is re moved from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such a s tol uene, rosin and alcohol) to clea n the TV. Such chemicals may damage the hou sing[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 66 www .VIZIO .com Problem Solution image. output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Adjust brightness and contrast. Check Source settings. Wrong or abnormal colors appear. If any colors (re[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 67 www .VIZIO .com Problem Solution Tips for High-Definition Users. T he LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definiti on Co ntent. Best Image Quality will be achieved b y the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some imag e di[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 68 www .VIZIO .com 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable tha t is properl y grounde d. Please use the AC cords list ed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Co ntrol Act 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has[...]

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    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 69 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Inf or mat ion 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 52” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixe ls Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.600mm (H) x 0.600mm (V) Display/Signal Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV ) , 1080i (HDT V) , 720P (HDTV) , 480P (EDTV) [...]

  • Page 70

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 70 www .VIZIO .com 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequen cy wave s to transmit and di splay pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Trad itional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared t o its height. For example, a “32 i[...]

  • Page 71

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 71 www .VIZIO .com 6.3 Index A Accessories, 5 Adjustments Closed Caption, 14 Selecting the Screen Size, 14, 32 , 54, 64 Stepping through TV Channels, 32 Volume, 10, 32, 59 Advanced Picture Adjustments Adaptive Luma, 42 Black Level Extender, 42 Color Transient Intensity (CTI), 42 Digital Noise Reduc[...]

  • Page 72

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 72 www .VIZIO .com Using an external Receiver/Amp, 28 P Parental Control Block Unrated Programming, 50 Movie Rating, 49 Parental Lock Enable, 48 Password change, 50 TV Rating, 49 PC Input Audio Adjustment, 53 Picture Adjustment, 52 Special Features , 53 PC Picture Adjust Auto Adjust, 52 Fine Tune, [...]

  • Page 73

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 73 www .VIZIO .com 6.4 Component Program Codes Setup Code for VCR’s ABS 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278 Anam National 20162 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark 20[...]

  • Page 74

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 74 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for VCR’s Pioneer 20042, 20067 Polk Audio 20081 Profitronic 20240 Proscan 20060 Protec 20072 Pulsar 20039 Qisheng 20060 Quasar 20035, 20162 Radix 20037 Randex 20037 RCA 20060, 20035, 20240, 20042, 20880 Realistic 20035, 20037, 20048, 20047, 20104 ReplayTV 20616 Runco[...]

  • Page 75

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 75 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for Cable Converters Torx 00003 Toshiba 00000 Trans PX 00276 Tristar 00883 TS 00003 V2 00883 Viewmaster 00883 Vision 00883 Vortex View 00883 Zenith 00000, 00525, 00899 Setup Code for Satellite Receivers AlphaStar 00772 Chaparral 00216 Crossdigital 01109 DirecTV 00392, [...]

  • Page 76

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 76 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for DVD Players Lite-On 21158, 21058 Loewe 20511 Magnavox 20503, 20539, 21976, 21914, 20675 Marantz 20539 Memorex 20695 Microsoft 20522 Mintek 20717 Mitsubishi 21521, 20521 Nesa 20717 Norcent 21003 Onkyo 20503, 20627, 21924, 20792 Oritron 20651, 21980 Panasonic 20490, [...]

  • Page 77

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 77 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for CD Players Zonda 30157 Setup Code for Audio Amplifiers Bose 30674 GE 30078 JVC 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 NEC 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331 Wards 30078 Yamaha 30354, 30133 Setup Code f[...]

  • Page 78

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 78 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s Citizen 10060, 10030, 11928, 10092 Clarion 10180 Commercial Solutions 11447, 10047 Conrowa 10156, 10145, 11156 Contec 10180 Craig 10180 Crosley 10054 Crown 10180 Curtis Mathes 10047, 10054, 10154, 10451, 10093, 10060, 10702, 10030, 10145, 10166 CXC 10180 Dae[...]

  • Page 79

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 79 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s NAD 10156, 10178, 10866 National 10051 NEC 10154, 10156, 10051, 10053, 10030, 10178, 11704 Newave 10093, 10178, 10092 Nikko 10030, 10178, 10092 Norcent 10748, 10824 NTC 10092 Onwa 10180 Optimus 10154, 10250, 10166, 10650, 11927, 11924, 11913 Optonica 10093 O[...]

  • Page 80

    VIZIO GV52L FHDTV10A User Manual Version 8/10/2007 80 www .VIZIO .com Setup Code for TV’s TVS 10463 VIZIO 11758, 11756, 10885, 10864 Vector Research 10030 Victor 10250, 10053, 10650 Vidikron 10054 Vidtech 10178 Setup Code for TV’s Viewsonic 11755, 1088 5, 10864 Wards 10054, 1003 0, 10178, 10866, 11156 Warumaia 10661 Waycon 10156 White 10463, 11[...]