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... the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control Warranty Card Version 10/9/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the GV42L FHDTV10A...VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 Double AA Batteries for future shipping. The GV42L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 68lbs and about 42...
... the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control Warranty Card Version 10/9/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the GV42L FHDTV10A...VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 Double AA Batteries for future shipping. The GV42L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 68lbs and about 42...
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...849-4623) or www.vizio.com. Fix one end of the HDTV, using a washer under the nut. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A TV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services ...TV and the wall. Version 10/9/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com If you must not be installed on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV...
...849-4623) or www.vizio.com. Fix one end of the HDTV, using a washer under the nut. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A TV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services ...TV and the wall. Version 10/9/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com If you must not be installed on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV...
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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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... return to operate the VIZIO HDTV. This DASH button is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. If the remote is a programmable remote supporting up to four different components. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is for the ...-programmed to select the codes to the Standby mode. The remote button functions are explained on the remote to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Version 10/9/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com This button selects a programmed DVD player. Use these ...
... return to operate the VIZIO HDTV. This DASH button is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. If the remote is a programmable remote supporting up to four different components. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is for the ...-programmed to select the codes to the Standby mode. The remote button functions are explained on the remote to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Version 10/9/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com This button selects a programmed DVD player. Use these ...
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...VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the Set-Top Box, 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 LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
...VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the Set-Top Box, 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 LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
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... associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of PC formats. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or...
... associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of PC formats. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or...
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... to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of the LCD HDTV. 3. Refer to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Pb (blue color...-Top Box to you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 5. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable ...
... to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of the LCD HDTV. 3. Refer to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Pb (blue color...-Top Box to you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 5. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable ...
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... or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to the LCD HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed...
... or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to the LCD HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed...
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... the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR to the LCD HDTV. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using ...Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "...
... the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR to the LCD HDTV. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using ...Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "...
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...options for connecting your DVD player to your GV42L FHDTV10A - Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. Note: a) b) If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1... using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your ...
...options for connecting your DVD player to your GV42L FHDTV10A - Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. Note: a) b) If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1... using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your ...
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Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and connect the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the product. ...connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. For DVD Players with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 10/9/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to...
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and connect the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the product. ...connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. For DVD Players with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 10/9/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to...
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...rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other end to you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly... your DVD Player (Better): 1. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of...
...rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other end to you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly... your DVD Player (Better): 1. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of...
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... Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Note: Refer to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player user... left hand side of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the...
... Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Note: Refer to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player user... left hand side of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the...
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... color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If 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 LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/9/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video Connecting...
... color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If 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 LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/9/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video Connecting...
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VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the remote... or side 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. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and red ...
VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the remote... or side 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. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and red ...
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...connect it to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/9/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the on the remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the ...rear of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Note: a) b) Refer to your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO GV42L...
...connect it to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/9/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the on the remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the ...rear of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Note: a) b) Refer to your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO GV42L...
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VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on the remote or side of this User's Manual. If not supported, then use VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz to obtain the next to the RGB PC input (purple ... RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to best quality of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to your pc computer to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn off the power to find out if it is capable of an output of VESA...
VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on the remote or side of this User's Manual. If not supported, then use VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz to obtain the next to the RGB PC input (purple ... RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to best quality of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to your pc computer to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn off the power to find out if it is capable of an output of VESA...
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...the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the... side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. Version 10/9/2007 33 ...
...the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the... side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. Version 10/9/2007 33 ...
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... the progress of antenna and in which channels your antenna. Press the OK button on the remote control to start the search. Version 10/9/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to get information about availability in your...all areas. f. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. consult your cable operator for analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual e. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; ...
... the progress of antenna and in which channels your antenna. Press the OK button on the remote control to start the search. Version 10/9/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to get information about availability in your...all areas. f. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. consult your cable operator for analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual e. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; ...
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... be bright for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on page 56. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. If you are using an...by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the remote or the CH +/- Press the WIDE Version 10/9/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com If you are watching broadcasts through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV. Wide Using this feature, you ...
... be bright for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on page 56. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. If you are using an...by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the remote or the CH +/- Press the WIDE Version 10/9/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com If you are watching broadcasts through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV. Wide Using this feature, you ...