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... components to the appliance. o The performance of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to...operating the display. If repair is required, please contact your dealer for long period of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any object drops into the slot on the label. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or ...
... components to the appliance. o The performance of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to...operating the display. If repair is required, please contact your dealer for long period of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any object drops into the slot on the label. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or ...
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... weighs approximately 68lbs and about 42" wide x 30" tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to protect it from transportation damage. 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...
... weighs approximately 68lbs and about 42" wide x 30" tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to protect it from transportation damage. 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...
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...head. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for additional information. Attaching the Safety Strap For when the GV42L FHDTV10A is not mounted on a flat surface to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV ... 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 and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A To purchase or...
...head. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for additional information. Attaching the Safety Strap For when the GV42L FHDTV10A is not mounted on a flat surface to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV ... 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 and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A To purchase or...
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VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 11 1.1 Front Bezel ...11 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...11 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...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 Precautions 17 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 18 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...18...
VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 11 1.1 Front Bezel ...11 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...11 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...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 Precautions 17 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 18 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...18...
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... Box...62 4.19.3 Programming for DVD Player ...63 4.19.4 Searching for Component Codes ...63 4.20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...63 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 5.1 Maintenance...64 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...64 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...66 5.4 Compliance ... 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...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 ...
... Box...62 4.19.3 Programming for DVD Player ...63 4.19.4 Searching for Component Codes ...63 4.20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...63 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 5.1 Maintenance...64 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...64 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...66 5.4 Compliance ... 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...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 ...
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...and right controls in the OSD menus. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. When the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - This ...button will return to the previous menu level. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Remote Control Sensor - Switch the GV42L FHDTV10A on and orange when powered off . ...
...and right controls in the OSD menus. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. When the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - This ...button will return to the previous menu level. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Remote Control Sensor - Switch the GV42L FHDTV10A on and orange when powered off . ...
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... (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the Remote Control. Use these buttons to four different components. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to control up to operate the VIZIO HDTV. The remote button functions are explained on from the Standby mode. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control...
... (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the Remote Control. Use these buttons to four different components. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to control up to operate the VIZIO HDTV. The remote button functions are explained on from the Standby mode. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control...
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... screen to the sub-screen while in RGB/PC mode the options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Press this button to select TV programming. pressing SWAP will select the Closed Caption mode. This button will operate the Satellite Box the same as this button on your Satellite... been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button on your Cable Remote. This button also starts recording when using the remote to control your local company. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has been entered...
... screen to the sub-screen while in RGB/PC mode the options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Press this button to select TV programming. pressing SWAP will select the Closed Caption mode. This button will operate the Satellite Box the same as this button on your Satellite... been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button on your Cable Remote. This button also starts recording when using the remote to control your local company. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has been entered...
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...pets. 1.4.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should... effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the batteries in accordance with a volatile solvent. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4.1 ...
...pets. 1.4.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should... effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the batteries in accordance with a volatile solvent. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4.1 ...
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... interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV. 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 remote or side of the product or consult your Cable or ...for optimal results. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE ...
... interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV. 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 remote or side of the product or consult your Cable or ...for optimal results. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE ...
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...an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the... 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital...
...an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the... 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital...
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... audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV... user manual for the Set-Top Box, 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 HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when...
... audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV... user manual for the Set-Top Box, 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 HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when...
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... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Refer to the LCD HDTV. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. For Professional...
... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Refer to the LCD HDTV. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. For Professional...
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...button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User ...Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off ...
...button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User ...Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off ...
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...Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the LCD HDTV and your home theater configuration, you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the ...HDMI input of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the ...
...Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the LCD HDTV and your home theater configuration, you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the ...HDMI input of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the ...
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...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. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on ...your DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and connect...
...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. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on ...your DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and connect...
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... remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. VIZIO GV42L... your DVD player user manual for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the ...
... remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. VIZIO GV42L... your DVD player user manual for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the ...
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... product. Version 10/9/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Select AV1 using the...
... product. Version 10/9/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Select AV1 using the...
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... connect the DVD player to use the AV2 input for the DVD player, and you are not using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player 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 your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements...
... connect the DVD player to use the AV2 input for the DVD player, and you are not using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player 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 your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements...
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...about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Version 10/9/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-Video jack on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your ...to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear right hand side connections of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera and...Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the remote or side of the...
...about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Version 10/9/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-Video jack on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your ...to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear right hand side connections of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera and...Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the remote or side of the...