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To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition Television. Visit our website or call us at www.vizioce.com or call 714-668-0588 or email us to protect your... future reference. For peace of your registration card and mail it in your GV42L. "DCDi by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. For maximum benefit of Genesis Microchip Inc. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of mind and to purchase a plan. Thank...
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition Television. Visit our website or call us at www.vizioce.com or call 714-668-0588 or email us to protect your... future reference. For peace of your registration card and mail it in your GV42L. "DCDi by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. For maximum benefit of Genesis Microchip Inc. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of mind and to purchase a plan. Thank...
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... ensure reliable operation of time. Continued use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. When the product will not be used for cleaning the GV42L LCD HDTV. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is required, please contact your dealer and refer all...
... ensure reliable operation of time. Continued use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. When the product will not be used for cleaning the GV42L LCD HDTV. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is required, please contact your dealer and refer all...
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Version 8/1/2006 3 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 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 ...
Version 8/1/2006 3 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 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 ...
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... been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L HDTV and it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Package Contents VIZIO GV42L HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable ...(Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure...
... been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L HDTV and it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Package Contents VIZIO GV42L HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable ...(Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure...
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....VIZIOCE.com Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV42L HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one...
....VIZIOCE.com Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV42L HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one...
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... either be removed. 5. Place the GV42LHDTV face down on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO GV42LHDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Pull the stand cover off by utilizing the mounting holes ... stand base. To remove the stand base 1. Now, the GV42LHDTV can fit securely to properly hang the GV42LHDTV. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42LHDTV can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. Version 8/1/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE...
... either be removed. 5. Place the GV42LHDTV face down on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO GV42LHDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Pull the stand cover off by utilizing the mounting holes ... stand base. To remove the stand base 1. Now, the GV42LHDTV can fit securely to properly hang the GV42LHDTV. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42LHDTV can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. Version 8/1/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE...
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use you Home Theatre System for the audio please see the following procedure. 1. Remove ... in place. Unplug the speaker wires from the front of the TV. 1 2 3 4 3. Version 8/1/2006 7 www.VIZIOCE.com Pull off the aluminum name plate from the GV42L at the rear of the TV, between the speakers.
VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use you Home Theatre System for the audio please see the following procedure. 1. Remove ... in place. Unplug the speaker wires from the front of the TV. 1 2 3 4 3. Version 8/1/2006 7 www.VIZIOCE.com Pull off the aluminum name plate from the GV42L at the rear of the TV, between the speakers.
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 1.1 Front Panel...10 1.2 Side Panel Controls...10 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...11 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 16 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...16 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 16 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 17 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use...
VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 1.1 Front Panel...10 1.2 Side Panel Controls...10 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...11 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 16 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...16 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 16 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 17 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use...
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... Service Warranty...69 6.5 Component Program Codes...70 Version 8/1/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.4.6 Speakers ...46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Special Features...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...46 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 ...(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 57 4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...57 4.15.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...58 4.16 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 59 4.16.1 Programming for VCR ...59 4.16.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...59 4.16.3 Programming for DVD Player ...60...
... Service Warranty...69 6.5 Component Program Codes...70 Version 8/1/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.4.6 Speakers ...46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Special Features...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...46 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 ...(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 57 4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...57 4.15.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...58 4.16 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 59 4.16.1 Programming for VCR ...59 4.16.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...59 4.16.3 Programming for DVD Player ...60...
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... these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the GV42LHDTV off . The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Additionally, when the OSD is the window through which all of this button confirms... to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Input (Enter) - Once you will display the current input mode. Menu - Version 8/1/2006 10 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power...
... these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the GV42LHDTV off . The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Additionally, when the OSD is the window through which all of this button confirms... to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Input (Enter) - Once you will display the current input mode. Menu - Version 8/1/2006 10 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power...
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... of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to an antenna or cable/digital cable for right speaker. 2. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4 1. Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org.
... of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to an antenna or cable/digital cable for right speaker. 2. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4 1. Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org.
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... connected directly to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. Right Portion 5 6 7 8 9 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 11 13 14 10 12 12 5. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 12. Connect the video and ...a computer here. The S-Video connector in the red area is for purchase from the LCD HDTV to here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for factory service only. 6. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a VCR or...
... connected directly to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. Right Portion 5 6 7 8 9 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 11 13 14 10 12 12 5. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 12. Connect the video and ...a computer here. The S-Video connector in the red area is for purchase from the LCD HDTV to here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for factory service only. 6. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a VCR or...
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...On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. SET - LAST - TV - This button selects a programmed VCR. This button displays the image and system information display. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. VCR - This button allows the user to the... with your chosen option in the DTV mode. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to turn the volume up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode.
...On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. SET - LAST - TV - This button selects a programmed VCR. This button displays the image and system information display. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. VCR - This button allows the user to the... with your chosen option in the DTV mode. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to turn the volume up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode.
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... functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. HDMI/ Next Chapter - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - Note: this button switches between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeated pressing of this button has been preprogrammed for the... VIZIO GV42LHDTV. COMPONENT/Forward - This button also functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the ...
... functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. HDMI/ Next Chapter - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - Note: this button switches between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeated pressing of this button has been preprogrammed for the... VIZIO GV42LHDTV. COMPONENT/Forward - This button also functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the ...
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... while in PIP/POP mode for this button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. SWAP - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Note that in PIP or POP mode. Use this button to switch the audio from one of the picture. PIP CH (- and...
... while in PIP/POP mode for this button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. SWAP - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Note that in PIP or POP mode. Use this button to switch the audio from one of the picture. PIP CH (- and...
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...) from heat sources. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the receiver window, 30° to the...(+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Keep the batteries away form children and pets. 1.4.2 ...
...) from heat sources. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the receiver window, 30° to the...(+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Keep the batteries away form children and pets. 1.4.2 ...
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...video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V...AV2) - This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO GV42LHDTV has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 8/1/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com Separating ...
...video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V...AV2) - This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO GV42LHDTV has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 8/1/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com Separating ...
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... (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 8/1/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to your...
... (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 8/1/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to your...
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... with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of... the power to your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD...
... with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of... the power to your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD...
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... the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your... DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. row ...
... the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your... DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. row ...