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VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratu lations on your n ew VIZIO M160MV television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adju stments, and retain them for future reference.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 2 www .VIZIO .com Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prev ent your HDTV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observ ed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 3 www .VIZIO .com Do not overload power strips and extension cords. O verloading can result in fire or electric shock. The wall socket should be i nstalled near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can be us ed for your HDTV.
VIZIO M160MV 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 elect rically grounded to provide some protection again st voltage surges and static charges.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 5 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. ...................... 2 Television Antenna C onnection Pr otection .
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 6 www .VIZIO .com CC (Closed Caption) ............................................................................................................ ....................... 27 Analog Closed Caption ..............................
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 7 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying acce ssories are carefully packed in a ca rdboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transporta tion damage.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 8 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before in stalling your HDTV. The power consum ption of your HDTV is about 35W average. Use the incl uded power adapter. When an extension cord is required, use one with the corre ct power rating.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 9 www .VIZIO .com Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 10 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT —The VIZIO logo lights white when powered on. Remote Control Sensor —Point the remote cont rol directly at this window on the lower left corne r of your HDTV for the best response to the remo te signal.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 11 www .VIZIO .com Rear Panel Connections 1. DC IN —Connect the included AC/DC po wer supply here. Conne ct the other end to a wall outlet. 2. Kensington Security Slot —Insert a Kensington lock and attach your HDTV to a permanent object to prevent theft.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 12 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 13 www .VIZIO .com Remote Control Buttons INFO —Press to display program information. POWER ( ) —Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV —Press to select the TV input.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 14 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your ne w HDTV. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 15 www .VIZIO .com 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 front of your TV . Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, VGA, HDMI, and Photos.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 16 www .VIZIO .com Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When the channel is chan ged or when you press the INFO button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seco nds. Each press of the INFO button will display more information about the program: Current INFO is as below.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 17 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use ? You have several options for co nnecting your vi deo equipment box to your HDTV from a basi c connection to the most advanced for digi tal displays.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 18 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digita l interface should be conne cted using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quali ty, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 19 www .VIZIO .com Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite Box. 2. Connect the component cables (gree n, blue, and red) from your Cable/Satellite Box to the COMPONENT jacks on y our HDTV.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 20 www .VIZIO .com Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your Cable Se t-Top Box or Satellite Set Top Box to the DTV/TV connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 21 www .VIZIO .com HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, conne ct the DV I end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input on your HDTV.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 22 www .VIZIO .com Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your DVD play er to the AV jack on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white a nd red) on your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV .
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 23 www .VIZIO .com COMPUTER Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Using AV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR o r Video Camera. 2. Connect the yellow AV cable from your VCR or video camera to the V jack on your HDTV .
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 24 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 7 Viewing pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the U SB port on your HDTV to view photos. USB drives that are USB 2.0 and FAT or FAT32 are supporte d. The USB Port does not support exte rnal hard drives or USB hubs.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 25 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Settings App The remote control or the buttons on the front of the TV can control all the function settings. The HDTV Settings App allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 26 www .VIZIO .com Wide Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the scre en adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary dep ending on the selected input and the TV program. Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect rati o (1.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 27 www .VIZIO .com CC (Closed Caption) To select the options in the CC sub-menu, press the OK button or the right navigation button. A new menu will be displayed showing the following CC setting s: Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watchi ng regular analog (NTSC) TV.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 28 www .VIZIO .com Tuner Settings Note: The tuner option can only be sel ected when your HDTV is in TV input mode. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon whi ch you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. Auto Channel Search Automatically search for TV channels that are availabl e in your area.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 29 www .VIZIO .com PC Settings Select if you are connecting to your PC (com puter). This option ca n only be selected when you are in the VGA input mode. Auto Adjust The TV will automatically position and tune the display for optimum performance.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 30 www .VIZIO .com USA-TV Note: When Rating Ena ble is OFF , the USA-TV Rating adjustments are not available. Press OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked ) channels by the f.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 31 www .VIZIO .com CAN-French Note: When Rating Ena ble is OFF , Canadian French Rating adju stments are not available.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 32 www .VIZIO .com Time & Local Settings Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone fo r your area will ensu re that the correct time is shown after pressing the INFO but ton on the remote control.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 33 www .VIZIO .com Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to factory default. A scree n will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 34 www .VIZIO .com Noise Reduction This feature diminishes pict ure artifacts caused by the digitizin g of image motion content that may be present in the picture. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, or High . More Select More to adjust advanced options for fine tuning the picture.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 35 www .VIZIO .com Photo Menu In Browse Photos State: Sort By Choose how you want your photos organized. Cho ose by Date or Name. Thumbnail Size Choose the size of the photo thumbnail in the photo b rowser. Choose from Small, Medium, and Large .
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 36 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remove the power adapter cable from t he TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cl eaner to clean the TV and remote control.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 37 www .VIZIO .com Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performanc e changes dramatically, check the displ ay in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the s ource of the failure.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 38 www .VIZIO .com General TV Problems Solution There appear to be image quality issues. If you are using an antenna, the sig nal strength of the channel may be low. Make sure your antenna is connecte d securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 39 www .VIZIO .com General TV Problems Solution If you are using an antenna, the sig nal strength of the channel may be low. Make sure your antenna is connecte d securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 40 www .VIZIO .com Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical proble m rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipp ing charges billed to you. Our train ed support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 41 www .VIZIO .com 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.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 42 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 10 Specifications Product specification s may change without notice or obligation. Specifications Panel 16” (15.6” Diagonal), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.252mm(H) x 0.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 43 www .VIZIO .com Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC i nput, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture qua lity (refer to the graphic card’s user g uide for questions on how to set this timing mode).
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 44 www .VIZIO .com ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANT Y ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the origi nal.
VIZIO M160MV User Manual Version 6/15/2010 45 www .VIZIO .com Index 16:9 .......................................................................... 26 4:3 ............................................................................ 26 Accessori es ...
VIZIO M160MV User Manual 46 www .VIZIO .com CC Menu .............................................................. 27 Input M enu ........................................................... 25 Sleep Time r Menu ........................................
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