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...1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video Connection Should...an external Receiver/Amp ...28 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...29 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 30 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...32 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...32 3.4 DTV Channel Information...33 3.5 Program ...
...1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video Connection Should...an external Receiver/Amp ...28 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...29 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 30 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...32 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...32 3.4 DTV Channel Information...33 3.5 Program ...
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...be used to control up or down . These buttons change the channels up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. INFO - Note: this button to TV. VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - VCR - This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top... is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. This button starts all programming of the remote). This button has been pre-programmed ...
...be used to control up or down . These buttons change the channels up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. INFO - Note: this button to TV. VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - VCR - This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top... is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. This button starts all programming of the remote). This button has been pre-programmed ...
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... text to be displayed more info refer to the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 6/26/2006 16 www.VIZIOCE.com HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top .../video interface. This is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description...
... text to be displayed more info refer to the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 6/26/2006 16 www.VIZIOCE.com HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top .../video interface. This is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description...
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VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 16 ~ 29 for detailed steps) 3. ... antenna or cable source is English. The Language option is highlighted and the default is connected to the LCD HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by...
VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 16 ~ 29 for detailed steps) 3. ... antenna or cable source is English. The Language option is highlighted and the default is connected to the LCD HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by...
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...through cable depends upon which direction to the graphic card's user guide for more information. 6. c. Press the or button to scan the available channels. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual e. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set this ...timing mode). consult your source or you are not sure of the search for both types, AUTO. Press the button to start the search. An information panel will be displayed showing the progress of your cable operator for questions on how to scan for analog (NTSC)...
...through cable depends upon which direction to the graphic card's user guide for more information. 6. c. Press the or button to scan the available channels. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual e. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set this ...timing mode). consult your source or you are not sure of the search for both types, AUTO. Press the button to start the search. An information panel will be displayed showing the progress of your cable operator for questions on how to scan for analog (NTSC)...
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... that all of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. b. Fore more information see a picture. VIZIO L42 HDTV 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 secure and you have selected the...
... that all of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. b. Fore more information see a picture. VIZIO L42 HDTV 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 secure and you have selected the...
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VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will disappear, but also a short summary of the channel number and name, the ... program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. 3.4 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information...
VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will disappear, but also a short summary of the channel number and name, the ... program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. 3.4 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information...
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... Press the selection. Use the or button to adjust the level. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button...
... Press the selection. Use the or button to adjust the level. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button...
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... low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high the picture will look washed out. 4.2.5 Color Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will not be replaced by a small Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the... and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you will not be able to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be able to highlight the Brightness selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level.
... low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high the picture will look washed out. 4.2.5 Color Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will not be replaced by a small Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the... and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you will not be able to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be able to highlight the Brightness selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level.
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... Press the or button if you wish to adjust the level. If you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to look too orange try reducing the level of color first as before. The easiest way to...the 6500K setting. this is often too much color. 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to choose the Cool or Warm option. Use the or button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as the case of the picture...
... Press the or button if you wish to adjust the level. If you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to look too orange try reducing the level of color first as before. The easiest way to...the 6500K setting. this is often too much color. 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to choose the Cool or Warm option. Use the or button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as the case of the picture...
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...by a small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. Press the button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE ADJUST page... Volume selection. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the...
...by a small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. Press the button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE ADJUST page... Volume selection. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the...
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... 4.7. Press the button to start tuning the to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Version 6/26/2006 52 www.VIZIOCE.com Use the or button to adjust the vertical position. 4.12.5 Fine Tune Press the button to adjust the tuning. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.11... appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to the PC signal. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the or button to highlight the Fine Tune selection. Use...
... 4.7. Press the button to start tuning the to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Version 6/26/2006 52 www.VIZIOCE.com Use the or button to adjust the vertical position. 4.12.5 Fine Tune Press the button to adjust the tuning. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.11... appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to the PC signal. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the or button to highlight the Fine Tune selection. Use...