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...Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase. For assistance, please call us at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your GV42L FHDTV10A. For peace of mind and to purchase a...2007 1 www.VIZIO.com Thank you for your support. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call...
...Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase. For assistance, please call us at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your GV42L FHDTV10A. For peace of mind and to purchase a...2007 1 www.VIZIO.com Thank you for your support. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call...
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IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control Warranty Card Version 10/9/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com The GV42L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 68lbs and about 42" wide x 30" tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to protect it from... good condition and that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are included. Package Contents VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White ...
IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control Warranty Card Version 10/9/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com The GV42L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 68lbs and about 42" wide x 30" tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to protect it from... good condition and that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are included. Package Contents VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White ...
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... offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about 280W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When an extension cord is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www...
... offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about 280W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When an extension cord is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www...
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... base. To remove the stand base 1. Unplug all of the TV. The screws type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 5. If you choose to mount the GV42L FHDTV10A on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc...
... base. To remove the stand base 1. Unplug all of the TV. The screws type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 5. If you choose to mount the GV42L FHDTV10A on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc...
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... 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...36 3.4 Program Information...37 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 38 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...38 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...39 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...39 4.2.2 Backlight ...39 4.2.3 Contrast ...40 4.2.4 Brightness...40 4.2.5 Color ...40 4.2.6 Tint...40 4.2.7 Sharpness ...41 4.2.8 Color Temperature...41 4.3 Advanced Video ...42 4.3.1 DNR...42 4.3.2 Black Level Extender ...42 4.3.3 White Peak...
... 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...36 3.4 Program Information...37 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 38 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...38 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...39 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...39 4.2.2 Backlight ...39 4.2.3 Contrast ...40 4.2.4 Brightness...40 4.2.5 Color ...40 4.2.6 Tint...40 4.2.7 Sharpness ...41 4.2.8 Color Temperature...41 4.3 Advanced Video ...42 4.3.1 DNR...42 4.3.2 Black Level Extender ...42 4.3.3 White Peak...
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.... OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - When the DTV input is selected for left speaker. * For digital TV stations in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Audio Out - The red/white color ... Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for...- Keep in your home theatre system. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 14. Connect the audio output of audio cables is been supplied then...
.... OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - When the DTV input is selected for left speaker. * For digital TV stations in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Audio Out - The red/white color ... Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for...- Keep in your home theatre system. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 14. Connect the audio output of audio cables is been supplied then...
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...-2 would be used to control up to TV. Press it again to return to operate the VIZIO HDTV. This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to the Standby mode. Use these buttons to set -top box. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that...
...-2 would be used to control up to TV. Press it again to return to operate the VIZIO HDTV. This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to the Standby mode. Use these buttons to set -top box. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that...
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...connection. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. TV Coaxial RF. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best ...containing the black-andwhite information and the other containing the color information. The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming... DVD players and HDTV formats. Blue RGB PC (VGA) - It is the most advanced for digital displays. Version 10/9/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Separating the color...
...connection. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. TV Coaxial RF. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best ...containing the black-andwhite information and the other containing the color information. The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming... DVD players and HDTV formats. Blue RGB PC (VGA) - It is the most advanced for digital displays. Version 10/9/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Separating the color...
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.... If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Version 10/9/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide 2.2 Connecting ... digital display for details. Refer to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output ...
.... If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Version 10/9/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide 2.2 Connecting ... digital display for details. Refer to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output ...
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... a PC. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for a greater selection of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the ...HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV... Set-Top Box. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV...the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI ...
... a PC. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for a greater selection of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the ...HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV... Set-Top Box. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV...the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI ...
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...color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. row of the product or consult your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Note: a) b)...when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video...
...color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. row of the product or consult your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Note: a) b)...when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video...
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... antenna or digital cable to the LCD HDTV. 2. Version 10/9/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF...
... antenna or digital cable to the LCD HDTV. 2. Version 10/9/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF...
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... you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side...
... you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side...
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... or you are already using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such... as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display...
... or you are already using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such... as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display...
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... product. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: Refer to... your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the ...
... product. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: Refer to... your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the ...
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...more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 6. Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Version 10/9/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to your DVD ... in the Component 1 group (green color area - Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the...
...more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 6. Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Version 10/9/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to your DVD ... in the Component 1 group (green color area - Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the...
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... directly by pressing the AV button on the rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 10/9/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video ...and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input. 4. Turn on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on...
... directly by pressing the AV button on the rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 10/9/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video ...and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input. 4. Turn on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on...
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VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for another component, or you do not want to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the product. Version 10/9/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com ...Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to use the AV2 input for the DVD player, and you are already using the AV2 input for another component, you are not using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and ...
VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for another component, or you do not want to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the product. Version 10/9/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com ...Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to use the AV2 input for the DVD player, and you are already using the AV2 input for another component, you are not using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and ...
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... the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear right hand side connections of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or...the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 10/9/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1.
... the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear right hand side connections of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or...the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 10/9/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1.
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... on the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to external speakers. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If... power to select the Audio menu. 6. on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.
... on the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to external speakers. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If... power to select the Audio menu. 6. on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.