Brand New Vizio 40 inch TV problem, HELP
I have Direct TV satellite and Spectrum ground cable. I replaced the bedroom 32 inch Samsung with a 40 inch Vizio, from Best Buy. It has 4 HDMI ports and ONE port for regular co-ax cable connector. I ...
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These Vizios do NOT come with a manual. It puts guys like me at a great disadvantage.
For the initial channel scan, I followed the instructions on the TV screen when I first turned it on. Both the Spectrum small receiver box (HDMI one connection) AND the Direct TV small receiver (co-ax connection) were hooked up. It displayed a progress indicator showing the rate of scan. I assumed it scanned-in the Spectrum channels.
Showing my ignorance, ......even if I can find the way to do it, how would a 2nd scan help if it doesn't recognize the Direct TV cable?
Yes, I do know how to select the different inputs (sources) with the remote controller. There's only ONE labeled CABLE ONE. There's 4 HDMI ports.
If I find the info that I want to find, GREAT. But, if I do not, I'll somehow get in touch with a Direct TV technician and find out the cost of receiver box which is compatible with this Vizio. Or, find a Sony or Samsung model that works with my box (co-ax). I have a 46" Sony AND a 32" Samsung which receive the Direct TV co-ax signal just fine. I bought the 40" Viscio because the 2 HDMI ports on the 32" Samsung quit working. I chose a 40" Vizio because the wife wanted to max the size that will fit in the cabinet where we had the 32" Samsung. Thanks for all the information.
For the initial channel scan, I followed the instructions on the TV screen when I first turned it on. Both the Spectrum small receiver box (HDMI one connection) AND the Direct TV small receiver (co-ax connection) were hooked up. It displayed a progress indicator showing the rate of scan. I assumed it scanned-in the Spectrum channels.
Showing my ignorance, ......even if I can find the way to do it, how would a 2nd scan help if it doesn't recognize the Direct TV cable?
Yes, I do know how to select the different inputs (sources) with the remote controller. There's only ONE labeled CABLE ONE. There's 4 HDMI ports.
If I find the info that I want to find, GREAT. But, if I do not, I'll somehow get in touch with a Direct TV technician and find out the cost of receiver box which is compatible with this Vizio. Or, find a Sony or Samsung model that works with my box (co-ax). I have a 46" Sony AND a 32" Samsung which receive the Direct TV co-ax signal just fine. I bought the 40" Viscio because the 2 HDMI ports on the 32" Samsung quit working. I chose a 40" Vizio because the wife wanted to max the size that will fit in the cabinet where we had the 32" Samsung. Thanks for all the information.
