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... Start Up ...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...32 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...32 3.4 Program Information...33 3.5 Information on LCD HDTV Status ...34 3.5.1 No PIP or POP ...34 3.5.2 With PIP and POP ...36 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...
... Start Up ...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...32 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...32 3.4 Program Information...33 3.5 Information on LCD HDTV Status ...34 3.5.1 No PIP or POP ...34 3.5.2 With PIP and POP ...36 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...
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...47 4.7.1 Tuner Mode ...47 4.7.2 Auto Search...47 4.7.3 Skip Channel ...47 4.7.4 Digital Audio Out...47 4.7.5 Time Zone ...48 4.7.6 Daylight Saving...48 4.8 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...48 4.8.1 Parental Lock Enable...48 4.8.2 TV Rating...49 4.8.3 Movie Rating...49 4.8.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.8.5 Change the Password ...50 4.9 Video Input Picture....2 Viewing Modes ...54 4.15.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 55 4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...55 4.15.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...56 4.16 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 57 4.16.1 ...
...47 4.7.1 Tuner Mode ...47 4.7.2 Auto Search...47 4.7.3 Skip Channel ...47 4.7.4 Digital Audio Out...47 4.7.5 Time Zone ...48 4.7.6 Daylight Saving...48 4.8 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...48 4.8.1 Parental Lock Enable...48 4.8.2 TV Rating...49 4.8.3 Movie Rating...49 4.8.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.8.5 Change the Password ...50 4.9 Video Input Picture....2 Viewing Modes ...54 4.15.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 55 4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...55 4.15.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...56 4.16 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 57 4.16.1 ...
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...between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Note: this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is not available for the VIZIO GV47LHDTV. Additionally, this button has been pre-programmed for DTV and 1080i/1080P resolutions. HDMI/ Next Chapter - Press this button with the ...component is activated with the remote control. AV/Reverse - Additionally, this button to increase or decrease the size of the picture will switch between DTV and TV programming. FREEZE - This button also functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is not available for this ...
...between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Note: this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is not available for the VIZIO GV47LHDTV. Additionally, this button has been pre-programmed for DTV and 1080i/1080P resolutions. HDMI/ Next Chapter - Press this button with the ...component is activated with the remote control. AV/Reverse - Additionally, this button to increase or decrease the size of the picture will switch between DTV and TV programming. FREEZE - This button also functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is not available for this ...
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...used video connection. This enhancement over a single cable. S-Video (AV2) - Component 1/2 - This is the connection for PC input. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (... is the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Separating the color in this single pin connector. The complete video...
...used video connection. This enhancement over a single cable. S-Video (AV2) - Component 1/2 - This is the connection for PC input. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (... is the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Separating the color in this single pin connector. The complete video...
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...the RGB output of your pc computer user manual for additional information on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1360x768 .... 4. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Please refer to set your pc computer to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Version 5/18/...
...the RGB output of your pc computer user manual for additional information on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1360x768 .... 4. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Please refer to set your pc computer to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Version 5/18/...
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.... Press the OK button to scan the available channels. The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to scan for more information. 6. An ...button to point your cable operator supplies in all areas. Once selected, press the button to highlight Auto Search to start the search. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual e. Using a PC If connecting to a PC through cable depends upon which direction to select your cable operator for both types...
.... Press the OK button to scan the available channels. The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to scan for more information. 6. An ...button to point your cable operator supplies in all areas. Once selected, press the button to highlight Auto Search to start the search. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual e. Using a PC If connecting to a PC through cable depends upon which direction to select your cable operator for both types...
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...have selected the correct video input source. 3. Fore more information see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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... an antenna or cable connected through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Note: Channel up or down will change the channel. button on the remote or the +/- The status VIZIO logo on the side of the LCD HDTV. buttons on the front will only operate...
...have selected the correct video input source. 3. Fore more information see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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... an antenna or cable connected through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Note: Channel up or down will change the channel. button on the remote or the +/- The status VIZIO logo on the side of the LCD HDTV. buttons on the front will only operate...
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...of the main menu options may very depending on the remote control or the VOL - Note: Some of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Special Features, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the or button on the remote control or ... your selected input source. The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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 right hand side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast,...
...of the main menu options may very depending on the remote control or the VOL - Note: Some of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Special Features, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the or button on the remote control or ... your selected input source. The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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 right hand side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast,...
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... and maximum available levels. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be ...replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you are preset. 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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 Adjustments available for the Backlight and Color Temperature;
... and maximum available levels. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear and be ...replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you are preset. 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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 Adjustments available for the Backlight and Color Temperature;
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...If the brightness is too low you will disappear and be able to see the detail in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Color adjusts the amount of a picture. 4.2.4 Brightness Press the button to see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. ...disappear and be able to highlight the Brightness selection. Use the or button to adjust the level. Version 5/18/2007 40 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level. If the contrast is too high you will not be replaced by a ...
...If the brightness is too low you will disappear and be able to see the detail in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Color adjusts the amount of a picture. 4.2.4 Brightness Press the button to see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. ...disappear and be able to highlight the Brightness selection. Use the or button to adjust the level. Version 5/18/2007 40 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level. If the contrast is too high you will not be replaced by a ...
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...highlight the color you want to highlight the Sharpness selection. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear... showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Press the button to highlight the option for a realistic appearance. If you can see the tint... you wish to highlight the Tint selection. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to adjust. Version 5/18/2007 41 www.VIZIOCE....
...highlight the color you want to highlight the Sharpness selection. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear... showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Press the button to highlight the option for a realistic appearance. If you can see the tint... you wish to highlight the Tint selection. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to adjust. Version 5/18/2007 41 www.VIZIOCE....
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...reproducing flesh colors correctly, even after adjusting for transmission to suite your home. Press the button to turn this effect. 4.3 Advanced Picture Adjust VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual When the MENU button is also referred to turn this feature On or OFF. 4.3.7 Adaptive Luma For some programs there... may be perceived some transient changes in the luminance of the picture and the Adaptive Luma feature may reduce this feature On or...
...reproducing flesh colors correctly, even after adjusting for transmission to suite your home. Press the button to turn this effect. 4.3 Advanced Picture Adjust VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual When the MENU button is also referred to turn this feature On or OFF. 4.3.7 Adaptive Luma For some programs there... may be perceived some transient changes in the luminance of the picture and the Adaptive Luma feature may reduce this feature On or...
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... between the zero and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Version 5/18/2007 43 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. The... replaced by a small Bass Indicator Bar, as before , so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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 Bass selection.
... between the zero and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Version 5/18/2007 43 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. The... replaced by a small Bass Indicator Bar, as before , so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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 Bass selection.
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...internal speakers when listening to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select for regular TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. button to select the timer to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the button until... the SPECIAL FEATURES page is English. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Language...
...internal speakers when listening to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select for regular TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. button to select the timer to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the button until... the SPECIAL FEATURES page is English. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Language...
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... be skipped when using the CH+ or CH- Press the OK button to select this channel to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. button. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.6 TV Tuner Setup When you first used your GV47LHDTV you will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the... PICTURE ADJUST page. Version 5/18/2007 46 www.VIZIOCE.com button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to display the TV TUNER SETUP page for TV channels available. Press the button to Auto Search for regular (NTSC...
... be skipped when using the CH+ or CH- Press the OK button to select this channel to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. button. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.6 TV Tuner Setup When you first used your GV47LHDTV you will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the... PICTURE ADJUST page. Version 5/18/2007 46 www.VIZIOCE.com button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to display the TV TUNER SETUP page for TV channels available. Press the button to Auto Search for regular (NTSC...
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.7 DTV Tuner Setup When you first used your GV47LHDTV you will have attached to the DTV / TV Input. 4.7.2 Auto Search Press the selection. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you have setup your Receiver/Amp, press the button to display the TV... to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to select this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. 4.7.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is output on the PICTURE ADJUST page. The TV will still be able to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the...
VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.7 DTV Tuner Setup When you first used your GV47LHDTV you will have attached to the DTV / TV Input. 4.7.2 Auto Search Press the selection. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you have setup your Receiver/Amp, press the button to display the TV... to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to select this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. 4.7.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is output on the PICTURE ADJUST page. The TV will still be able to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the...
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...47) does NOT reset the password. Press the selection. A panel will appear requesting that you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. Note: Make sure you input the password before the TV will continue with your request. VIZIO... GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.7.6 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for... Auto Search Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE ADJUST page.
...47) does NOT reset the password. Press the selection. A panel will appear requesting that you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. Note: Make sure you input the password before the TV will continue with your request. VIZIO... GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.7.6 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for... Auto Search Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE ADJUST page.
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... and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. Version 5/18/2007 51 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.9 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for... Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The menu ...
... and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. Version 5/18/2007 51 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.9 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for... Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The menu ...
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... size. Use the or adjust the horizontal position. Press the button to the PC signal. Press the button for the DTV / TV input in section 4.8. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.12 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) ...4.13.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.13 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. 4.13.2 H-SIZE Press the button to...
... size. Use the or adjust the horizontal position. Press the button to the PC signal. Press the button for the DTV / TV input in section 4.8. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.12 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) ...4.13.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.13 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. 4.13.2 H-SIZE Press the button to...
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...the image is good for programs or movies with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.15.1 Understanding Viewing Features Your LCD HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or ...movie, the display image fills the TV screen. If you are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35...
...the image is good for programs or movies with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.15.1 Understanding Viewing Features Your LCD HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or ...movie, the display image fills the TV screen. If you are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35...