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VIZIO M160MV User Manual
Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment
Which Video Connection Should I Use ?
You have several 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 signal 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)
- - - - - - - - - - -
Compatible
(analog)
Best
(analog)
Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to watch TV programming. This cable usually comes from your cable box or right out of the wall.
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 when possible.
However, because it is still an analog connection, it won’t provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can produce.
Compatible
(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 certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in
6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
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Table of contents
- 2 Important Safety Instructions
- 4 Television Antenna Connection Protection
- 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition
- 8 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV
- 8 Attaching the TV Stand
- 9 Wall Mounting Your HDTV
- 10 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
- 10 Front Panel
- 11 Rear Panel Connections
- 12 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL
- 12 Installing the Batteries
- 12 Remote Control Range
- 12 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions
- 13 Remote Control Buttons
- 14 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED
- 15 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME
- 15 Select Input Source
- 15 Watching a TV Program
- 16 Viewing Digital TV Program Information
- 17 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT
- 17 Which Video Connection Should I Use ?
- 18 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box
- 18 Using HDMI (Best)
- 18 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI
- 19 Using Component Video (Better)
- 19 Using Composite Video (Compatible)
- 20 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible)
- 20 Connecting Your DVD Player
- 20 Using HDMI (Best)
- 21 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI
- 21 Using Component Video (Better)
- 22 Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible)
- 22 Connecting Coaxial (RF)
- 22 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV
- 23 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
- 23 Using AV
- 23 Connecting a Computer
- 24 CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES
- 25 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS
- 25 Using the HDTV Settings App
- 25 Input Menu
- 26 Normal Mode
- 26 Stretch Mode
- 26 Panoramic Mode
- 27 CC (Closed Caption)
- 27 Analog Closed Caption
- 27 Digital Closed Caption
- 27 Digital CC Style
- 27 Sleep Timer Menu
- 27 TV Settings Menu
- 28 Tuner Settings
- 29 PC Settings
- 29 Parental Controls
- 31 Menu Languages
- 32 Time & Local Settings
- 32 Audio Settings Menu
- 32 SRS TruSurround HD
- 32 SRS TruVolume
- 32 Equalizer Settings
- 32 Balance
- 32 TV Speakers
- 33 Reset Audio Mode
- 33 Picture Settings Menu
- 33 Picture Mode
- 33 Backlight
- 33 Brightness
- 33 Contrast
- 33 Color
- 33 Sharpness
- 34 Noise Reduction
- 35 Photo Menu
- 35 Sort By
- 35 Thumbnail Size
- 35 Exit Browser
- 35 Help Menu
- 35 System Info
- 35 Reset All Settings
- 35 Setup Wizard
- 36 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- 36 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control
- 37 Troubleshooting Guide
- 40 Telephone & Technical Support
- 40 Compliance
- 42 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS
- 42 Specifications
- 43 Preset PC Resolutions
- 44 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR
- 45 Index