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...trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Version 10/9/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com Visit our website or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments,... and retain them for your new VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase. Thank you ...
...trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Version 10/9/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com Visit our website or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments,... and retain them for your new VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase. Thank you ...
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... your Home Theatre System for the audio, please follow the procedure below. 1. Remove the aluminum nameplate from the GV42L FHDTV10A at the rear of the TV set by arrows molded into the plastic. Please make sure no to use excessive force since there are identified by carefully pulling down on these two... the speakers beforehand; The screws are clips holding the plate which could be left in place for the left in place and remove the speaker. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual To remove the speakers If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use if speaker needs to be...
... your Home Theatre System for the audio, please follow the procedure below. 1. Remove the aluminum nameplate from the GV42L FHDTV10A at the rear of the TV set by arrows molded into the plastic. Please make sure no to use excessive force since there are identified by carefully pulling down on these two... the speakers beforehand; The screws are clips holding the plate which could be left in place for the left in place and remove the speaker. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual To remove the speakers If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use if speaker needs to be...
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...COLOR 1 Red P2 2 NC 3 Black P3 4 NC 5 NC Shell Drain 4. Note: This section is exclusive for TV owners who want to place the speakers away from the TV set, it is recommendable to follow the pattern shown below . 1. Do not forget and make the speaker's cable extensions. ...Version 10/9/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Make sure that the extension cables follow the procedure or steps shown below . ...
...COLOR 1 Red P2 2 NC 3 Black P3 4 NC 5 NC Shell Drain 4. Note: This section is exclusive for TV owners who want to place the speakers away from the TV set, it is recommendable to follow the pattern shown below . 1. Do not forget and make the speaker's cable extensions. ...Version 10/9/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Make sure that the extension cables follow the procedure or steps shown below . ...
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... 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 ...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 Limiter...42...
... 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 ...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 Limiter...42...
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......68 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...69 6.3 Index ...70 6.4 Component Program Codes...72 Version 10/9/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com Position ...55 4.15.8 V. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5.1 Tuner Mode ...44 4.5.2 Auto Search...44 4.5.3 Skip Channel ...44 4.5.4 Digital Audio Out...... Caption Style ...47 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...47 4.6.7 H/V Position...47 4.6.8 Reset All Settings ...47 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...48 4.7.1 Channel Block ...48 4.7.2 TV Rating...49 4.7.3 Movie Rating...50 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.7.4 Change the Password ...50 4.8 HDMI Input...
......68 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...69 6.3 Index ...70 6.4 Component Program Codes...72 Version 10/9/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com Position ...55 4.15.8 V. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5.1 Tuner Mode ...44 4.5.2 Auto Search...44 4.5.3 Skip Channel ...44 4.5.4 Digital Audio Out...... Caption Style ...47 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...47 4.6.7 H/V Position...47 4.6.8 Reset All Settings ...47 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...48 4.7.1 Channel Block ...48 4.7.2 TV Rating...49 4.7.3 Movie Rating...50 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.7.4 Change the Password ...50 4.8 HDMI Input...
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... connection. 7. Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. DTV/TV - The purple color band on the rear of -the-wall, not from www.vizio.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. Connect the video and audio from...the rear of the device to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. 9. SPEAKER - Connection for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a ...
... connection. 7. Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. DTV/TV - The purple color band on the rear of -the-wall, not from www.vizio.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. Connect the video and audio from...the rear of the device to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. 9. SPEAKER - Connection for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a ...
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... for connection to hear the sound. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to here. therefore, a set indicates this connection. 12. AV1 (S-Video) In - Keep in your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com If an analog signal is needed to your home theatre system... of audio cables is been supplied then stereo audio would be available on the rear of the TV set of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for left speaker. * For digital TV stations in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; The red/white color band on this...
... for connection to hear the sound. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to here. therefore, a set indicates this connection. 12. AV1 (S-Video) In - Keep in your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com If an analog signal is needed to your home theatre system... of audio cables is been supplied then stereo audio would be available on the rear of the TV set of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for left speaker. * For digital TV stations in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; The red/white color band on this...
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... Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a programmable remote supporting up to four different components. Press this button for the DTV mode. This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to cycle through the inputs. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions...
... Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a programmable remote supporting up to four different components. Press this button for the DTV mode. This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to cycle through the inputs. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions...
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...This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming,...(VGA) - It also enables text to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Green and Purple Component 1/2 - HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video...
...This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming,...(VGA) - It also enables text to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Green and Purple Component 1/2 - HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video...
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... the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital...
... the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital...
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...the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the HDMI Input (white... DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The ...
...the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the HDMI Input (white... DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The ...
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...the Pb (blue color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. Version 10/9/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the ... with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button ...
...the Pb (blue color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. Version 10/9/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the ... with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button ...
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...N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode 2.7.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input If your TV set is equipped to have the TV set to display set at 60Hz to display best picture quality; If video card does not support this chart to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through...136.5 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 Version 10/9/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com refer to the chart in Section 2.7.2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at the desired resolution.
...N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode 2.7.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input If your TV set is equipped to have the TV set to display set at 60Hz to display best picture quality; If video card does not support this chart to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through...136.5 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 Version 10/9/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com refer to the chart in Section 2.7.2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at the desired resolution.
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... step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. Version 10/9/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 18 ~ 31 for the available TV channels. The screen will need to the power cord connector on the remote...
... step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. Version 10/9/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 18 ~ 31 for the available TV channels. The screen will need to the power cord connector on the remote...
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... the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. Viewing Modes, on the TV. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is reached. If you ...LCD HDTV to change from orange to a lower light level. 2. buttons on the remote or the CH +/- Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the VIZIO the front will not work if you have selected the correct video input source. 3. TV Channels To step up and down through a cable or satellite set...
... the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. Viewing Modes, on the TV. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is reached. If you ...LCD HDTV to change from orange to a lower light level. 2. buttons on the remote or the CH +/- Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the VIZIO the front will not work if you have selected the correct video input source. 3. TV Channels To step up and down through a cable or satellite set...
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... OK when finished. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Press the or button on the screen. Version 10/9/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. Once the adjustments are completed press the...
... OK when finished. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Press the or button on the screen. Version 10/9/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. Once the adjustments are completed press the...
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... the button to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The Tint adjusts the hue of the nominal position. The easiest way to set tint is to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will not be able to see the color level between the minimum and maximum... in the bright parts of this is correct. In most cases, the default middle position is often too much color. Version 10/9/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will not be...
... the button to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The Tint adjusts the hue of the nominal position. The easiest way to set tint is to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will not be able to see the color level between the minimum and maximum... in the bright parts of this is correct. In most cases, the default middle position is often too much color. Version 10/9/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will not be...
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...Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the color. The default is Cool which has a 9300k value setting. Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar...before. Press the button to adjust. Repeat the procedure to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust the other colors if desired. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to choose the Custom, Cool, Normal or Warm option. Press the or button if you...
...Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the color. The default is Cool which has a 9300k value setting. Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar...before. Press the button to adjust. Repeat the procedure to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust the other colors if desired. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to choose the Custom, Cool, Normal or Warm option. Press the or button if you...
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... highlight CTI (Color Transient Intensity). Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. 4.3.2 Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. In some cases, activation of this feature...4.3.1 DNR Press the button to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; Version 10/9/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Press the or button to ... will look too dark; ON implies that may be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction).
... highlight CTI (Color Transient Intensity). Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. 4.3.2 Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. In some cases, activation of this feature...4.3.1 DNR Press the button to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; Version 10/9/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Press the or button to ... will look too dark; ON implies that may be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction).
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... are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to select this feature. Version 10/9/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection. Press the button to select the desired output when an external sound system... is used. 4.5.5 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote ...
... are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to select this feature. Version 10/9/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection. Press the button to select the desired output when an external sound system... is used. 4.5.5 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote ...