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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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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...45 4.5.5 Time Zone ...45 4.5.6 Daylight Saving...45 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup ...46 4.6.1 Language...46 4.6.2 Sleep Timer ...46 4.6.3 Analog Closed Caption ...46 4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption ...46 4.6.5 Digital Closed 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 ...
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...45 4.5.5 Time Zone ...45 4.5.6 Daylight Saving...45 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup ...46 4.6.1 Language...46 4.6.2 Sleep Timer ...46 4.6.3 Analog Closed Caption ...46 4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption ...46 4.6.5 Digital Closed 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 ...
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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. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital)..., one containing the black-andwhite information and the other containing the color information. It is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Separating the color in this ...
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. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital)..., one containing the black-andwhite information and the other containing the color information. It is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Separating the color in this ...
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.... 4. Turn on the power to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of resolution. Refer to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer...best quality of the product. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality, please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it is capable of an output of VESA 1920x1080 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are...
.... 4. Turn on the power to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of resolution. Refer to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer...best quality of the product. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality, please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it is capable of an output of VESA 1920x1080 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are...
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...60 47.7 66.7 N N 136.5 NOTES: 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 the chart in Section 2.7.2. Please follow these values of this 1920x1080 settings, please try1360x768 at 60Hz for the next to display...Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to display best picture quality; The following timing 136.5MHz. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the...
...60 47.7 66.7 N N 136.5 NOTES: 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 the chart in Section 2.7.2. Please follow these values of this 1920x1080 settings, please try1360x768 at 60Hz for the next to display...Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to display best picture quality; The following timing 136.5MHz. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the...
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...INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD and on the side of the LCD HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. When changing the color will change the channel. If you are watching broadcasts through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can watch video content in DTV...-air antenna connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. button on page 56. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the...
...INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD and on the side of the LCD HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. When changing the color will change the channel. If you are watching broadcasts through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can watch video content in DTV...-air antenna connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. button on page 56. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the...
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...on the remote control or the CH + or CH - The TV will be shown on the side of the TV to adjust. 4. the TV Rating submenu for Parental. 1. button on the screen. Press OK when finished. 6. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the... On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. Press the MENU button on ...
...on the remote control or the CH + or CH - The TV will be shown on the side of the TV to adjust. 4. the TV Rating submenu for Parental. 1. button on the screen. Press OK when finished. 6. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the... On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. Press the MENU button on ...
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...small Backlight Indicator Bar so you is for the Backlight; Version 10/9/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture adjustment available for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available... levels. Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use the or button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the...
...small Backlight Indicator Bar so you is for the Backlight; Version 10/9/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture adjustment available for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available... levels. Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use the or button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the...
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... parts of the nominal position. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If people's faces look washed out. 4.2.5 Color Press the button to adjust the level. Version 10/9/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com If the contrast is too low you will not be replaced by a...highlight the Color selection. If the brightness is too low the picture will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level...
... parts of the nominal position. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If people's faces look washed out. 4.2.5 Color Press the button to adjust the level. Version 10/9/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com If the contrast is too low you will not be replaced by a...highlight the Color selection. If the brightness is too low the picture will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level...
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VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Sharpness selection. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. Press the button to highlight the color you want to choose the... color. If you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Press the button to adjust. Version 10/9/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button when finished.
VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Sharpness selection. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. Press the button to highlight the color you want to choose the... color. If you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Press the button to adjust. Version 10/9/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button when finished.
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VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel... showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of this feature to highlight Black Level Extender. Version 10/9/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. 4.3.2 Black Level ...can be accentuated and OFF would be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of the picture, caused by a lower sync level for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button...
VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel... showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of this feature to highlight Black Level Extender. Version 10/9/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. 4.3.2 Black Level ...can be accentuated and OFF would be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of the picture, caused by a lower sync level for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button...
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... button to the left /right balance. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.4.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.4.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the...
... button to the left /right balance. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.4.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.4.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the...
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... When you first used your setup has changed, you do this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE menu page. If you will automatically search for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to be skipped when using the CH+ or CH- button...
... When you first used your setup has changed, you do this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE menu page. If you will automatically search for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to be skipped when using the CH+ or CH- button...
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... 4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is available in the Setup menu. button to highlight the Digital CC Press the...default is displayed. Version 10/9/2007 46 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select Off or Service 1 thru Service 6. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to 4.6.3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in 30,...
... 4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is available in the Setup menu. button to highlight the Digital CC Press the...default is displayed. Version 10/9/2007 46 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select Off or Service 1 thru Service 6. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to 4.6.3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in 30,...
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.... 4.6.8 Reset All Settings Press the button to select the Input as default. 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Picture-in-Picture is a feature which means the style is selected, you will bring up a display showing Style...it to be two different channels) simultaneously, when selected. Press the button to reset the TV to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to the default factory settings.... allows you to select Custom. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are multiple;
.... 4.6.8 Reset All Settings Press the button to select the Input as default. 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Picture-in-Picture is a feature which means the style is selected, you will bring up a display showing Style...it to be two different channels) simultaneously, when selected. Press the button to reset the TV to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to the default factory settings.... allows you to select Custom. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are multiple;
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When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.7.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain... by turning on the Parental Control. Press the button to select the channel to be entered before the TV will continue with a figure of a padlock to the right hand side. Press the button to execute your...the password. Press the selection. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. Version 10/9/2007 48 www.VIZIO.com If you are going to highlight the Channel Block Press the button and a table shows...
When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.7.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain... by turning on the Parental Control. Press the button to select the channel to be entered before the TV will continue with a figure of a padlock to the right hand side. Press the button to execute your...the password. Press the selection. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. Version 10/9/2007 48 www.VIZIO.com If you are going to highlight the Channel Block Press the button and a table shows...
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... the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the ...same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The menu difference is that there is...
... the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the ...same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The menu difference is that there is...
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The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) ... Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 4.2. Version 10/9/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.11 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the...
The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) ... Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 4.2. Version 10/9/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.11 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the...
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...by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 10/9/2007 53 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.14 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) ....1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically 4.15.2 Backlight Press the button to...
...by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 10/9/2007 53 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.14 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) ....1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically 4.15.2 Backlight Press the button to...
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...between the minimum and maximum available levels. Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.15.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level. If the brightness is too low you will look washed out and... if the contrast is too high you can see the detail in the bright parts of the picture and if the brightness is too low the picture will look washed out. 4.15.4 Contrast Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will...
...between the minimum and maximum available levels. Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.15.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level. If the brightness is too low you will look washed out and... if the contrast is too high you can see the detail in the bright parts of the picture and if the brightness is too low the picture will look washed out. 4.15.4 Contrast Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will...