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...plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. We hope you register your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call us at our website www.vizio.com or fill in your registration card and mail it in. For peace of...about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A either at techsupport@vizio.com. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of V, Inc. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase.
...plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. We hope you register your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call us at our website www.vizio.com or fill in your registration card and mail it in. For peace of...about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A either at techsupport@vizio.com. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of V, Inc. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase.
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... condition and that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO 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" wide x 30" tall we strongly advise...
... condition and that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO 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" wide x 30" tall we strongly advise...
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...VIZIO for your TV on the wall with high humidity, dust or smoke so as ensuring that children (or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top of the HDTV being pulled over. Attaching the Safety Strap For when the GV42L FHDTV10A is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV... (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO offers professional installation services. If you would like to shorten the service life of the TV and the wall. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to one of the...
...VIZIO for your TV on the wall with high humidity, dust or smoke so as ensuring that children (or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top of the HDTV being pulled over. Attaching the Safety Strap For when the GV42L FHDTV10A is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV... (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO offers professional installation services. If you would like to shorten the service life of the TV and the wall. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to one of the...
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... FHDTV10A can fit securely to mount the GV42L FHDTV10A on the wall for viewing. Version 10/9/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 5. Pull the stand cover off by utilizing the mounting holes in the... center of the back panel of the mounting holes is metric: M8, 1.25 Pitch, 25mm long. The pitch of the TV. To find ...
... FHDTV10A can fit securely to mount the GV42L FHDTV10A on the wall for viewing. Version 10/9/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 5. Pull the stand cover off by utilizing the mounting holes in the... center of the back panel of the mounting holes is metric: M8, 1.25 Pitch, 25mm long. The pitch of the TV. To find ...
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......12 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...14 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 17 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...17 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control...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...
......12 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...14 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 17 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...17 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control...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...
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.... Connect a secondary source with digital programming will be available on the rear of audio cables is selected for left speaker. * For digital TV stations in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Connect the audio output of the source into L+R audio connectors next to your... theatre system. Speakers cannot be the audio coming out your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com When the DTV input is needed to hear the sound. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to here. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - SPEAKER - Audio Out -
.... Connect a secondary source with digital programming will be available on the rear of audio cables is selected for left speaker. * For digital TV stations in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Connect the audio output of the source into L+R audio connectors next to your... theatre system. Speakers cannot be the audio coming out your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com When the DTV input is needed to hear the sound. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to here. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - SPEAKER - Audio Out -
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...selects a programmed Audio Receiver/Amp/Home Theatre System. Press it again to return to operate the VIZIO HDTV. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the Remote Control. This DASH button is ...not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the following pages. The remote button functions are explained on the remote to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Remote LED - Press this button for the DTV mode....
...selects a programmed Audio Receiver/Amp/Home Theatre System. Press it again to return to operate the VIZIO HDTV. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the Remote Control. This DASH button is ...not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the following pages. The remote button functions are explained on the remote to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Remote LED - Press this button for the DTV mode....
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.../White S-Video (AV1) - This is most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Green and Purple Component 1/2 - Separating the color in color. Good (analog) Yellow AV2 (Composite) - The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC... broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams...
.../White S-Video (AV1) - This is most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Green and Purple Component 1/2 - Separating the color in color. Good (analog) Yellow AV2 (Composite) - The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC... broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams...
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... VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 2 connection. Turn on the Remote Control. The HDMI input on the LCD TV ...supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more info refer to the LCD HDTV and HDTV...
... VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 2 connection. Turn on the Remote Control. The HDMI input on the LCD TV ...supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more info refer to the LCD HDTV and HDTV...
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...the DVI end to your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (... the digital display for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) The HDMI ...
...the DVI end to your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (... the digital display for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) The HDMI ...
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row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Version 10/9/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group ... of connectors nearest to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for more ...
row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Version 10/9/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group ... of connectors nearest to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for more ...
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... operator. Turn on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. 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 DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Version 10/9/2007 22 www...
... operator. Turn on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. 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 DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Version 10/9/2007 22 www...
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...power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly .... Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or...
...power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly .... Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or...
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... HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 10/9/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. Note: a) b) If you are already using the... INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDMI 2 connection. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCe (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and your GV42L FHDTV10A - HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn on your DVD ...
... HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 10/9/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. Note: a) b) If you are already using the... INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDMI 2 connection. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCe (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and your GV42L FHDTV10A - HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn on your DVD ...
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... pressing the HDMI button on 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 LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 10/9/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors...), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) ...
... pressing the HDMI button on 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 LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 10/9/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors...), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) ...
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...group (green color area - Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to your DVD player to use the Component 1... connect the DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Refer to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and...
...group (green color area - Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to your DVD player to use the Component 1... connect the DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Refer to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and...
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...red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input. 4. Version 10/9/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio... Refer to your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn on the ...
...red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input. 4. Version 10/9/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio... Refer to your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn on the ...
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...not want to use the AV2 input for the DVD player, and you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 10/9/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the...corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV2 input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) If you are already using the AV2 input for another component, you are not using the INPUT button on the remote or side...
...not want to use the AV2 input for the DVD player, and you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 10/9/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the...corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV2 input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) If you are already using the AV2 input for another component, you are not using the INPUT button on the remote or side...
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.... Select AV1 using the INPUT button on your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Version 10/9/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off ...the power to your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group at the back right hand side connections of the LCD HDTV, or directly...
.... Select AV1 using the INPUT button on your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Version 10/9/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off ...the power to your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group at the back right hand side connections of the LCD HDTV, or directly...
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... at the rear of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Version 10/9/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable... (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Press the...
... at the rear of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Version 10/9/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable... (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Press the...