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...8226; When moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. If any heat source, i.e. Do not turn on the L42 LCD HDTV immediately after this appliance to rain or moisture. Operating the product close to smoke. For more information, contact your...power strips and extension cords. Do not place any object drops into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured...
...8226; When moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. If any heat source, i.e. Do not turn on the L42 LCD HDTV immediately after this appliance to rain or moisture. Operating the product close to smoke. For more information, contact your...power strips and extension cords. Do not place any object drops into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured...
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... - Use these buttons to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. These buttons change the channels up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the remote). These buttons turn the TV on the remote to set...down . MENU - GUIDE - This button allows the user to turn the volume up to four different components. MUTE - NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up or down . VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected ...
... - Use these buttons to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. These buttons change the channels up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the remote). These buttons turn the TV on the remote to set...down . MENU - GUIDE - This button allows the user to turn the volume up to four different components. MUTE - NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up or down . VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected ...
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...output of your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you . ... Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO L42HDTV for optimal results. See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for you can decide which option is the right ...
...output of your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you . ... Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO L42HDTV for optimal results. See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for you can decide which option is the right ...
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Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote... directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and connect the ... Refer to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the power to your DVD player. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the...
Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote... directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and connect the ... Refer to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the power to your DVD player. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the...
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... 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player..., you can connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the power to your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2.
... 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player..., you can connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the power to your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2.
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Turn on your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 4. 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD player ... INPUT button on the Remote Control. Version 6/26/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2.
Turn on your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 4. 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD player ... INPUT button on the Remote Control. Version 6/26/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2.
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... R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at... the LCD HDTV, or directly by the orange area. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.
... R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at... the LCD HDTV, or directly by the orange area. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.
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Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for details. Note: a) b) c) Turn off the power to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you can connect the Set-Top Box to the...security and protection. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect a HDMI cable to the...
Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for details. Note: a) b) c) Turn off the power to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you can connect the Set-Top Box to the...security and protection. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect a HDMI cable to the...
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...RGB PC input for added security and protection. For Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 6/26/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and... to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: d) e) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for more information about the video output ...
...RGB PC input for added security and protection. For Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 6/26/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and... to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: d) e) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for more information about the video output ...
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... you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video.../2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to...
... you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video.../2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to...
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Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the ... of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the...
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the ... of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the...
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...Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Refer to the DTV/...888-849-4623). Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to www....of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note...
...Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Refer to the DTV/...888-849-4623). Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to www....of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note...
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Turn on the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of...the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the "Output to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side ...DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV...
Turn on the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of...the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the "Output to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side ...DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV...
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... the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Turn off the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio...your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. Press the ...
... the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Turn off the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio...your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. Press the ...
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...input (purple area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer user manual for additional ...or graphic card's user guide for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on how to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Version 6/26/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com A ...RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Turn off the power to VESA 1366x768 at an electronics store. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) ...
...input (purple area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer user manual for additional ...or graphic card's user guide for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on how to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Version 6/26/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com A ...RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Turn off the power to VESA 1366x768 at an electronics store. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) ...
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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. ... the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. The screen will need to select the correct input source. Version 6/26/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the TV or using the INPUT button on...
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. ... the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. The screen will need to select the correct input source. Version 6/26/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the TV or using the INPUT button on...
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VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 3.6 Information on LCD HDTV Status When you the status of the LCD HDTV. ... DTV Input, no PIP Main Screen TV Input 480i; is Sub Channel Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 1080i HD: HDTV being received May also be 720P for a few seconds to tell you change TV channels or inputs...on NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off Audio is EDTV Station Name Provided by Broadcaster Only one Audio Channel In this case English DTV Channel Number Number ...
VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 3.6 Information on LCD HDTV Status When you the status of the LCD HDTV. ... DTV Input, no PIP Main Screen TV Input 480i; is Sub Channel Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 1080i HD: HDTV being received May also be 720P for a few seconds to tell you change TV channels or inputs...on NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off Audio is EDTV Station Name Provided by Broadcaster Only one Audio Channel In this case English DTV Channel Number Number ...
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Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i AV Input, no PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners. PC Input, no PIP Main Screen PC Input Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PC Format is turned off 480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr. Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP Main Screen Component 1 Input VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz Closed Caption is available but is 1024x768 Version 6/26/2006 36 www.VIZIOCE.com
Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i AV Input, no PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners. PC Input, no PIP Main Screen PC Input Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PC Format is turned off 480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr. Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP Main Screen Component 1 Input VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz Closed Caption is available but is 1024x768 Version 6/26/2006 36 www.VIZIOCE.com
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is Sub Channel Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 1080i HD: HDTV being received May also be 720P for HDTV 480P is EDTV Station Name Provided by Broadcaster Only one Audio Channel In ....com is the only format available on NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) DTV Input, with PIP Main Input is TV PIP/POP Input is Component 1 VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Audio is Mono Stereo & SAP are also available TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is...
is Sub Channel Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 1080i HD: HDTV being received May also be 720P for HDTV 480P is EDTV Station Name Provided by Broadcaster Only one Audio Channel In ....com is the only format available on NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) DTV Input, with PIP Main Input is TV PIP/POP Input is Component 1 VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Audio is Mono Stereo & SAP are also available TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is...
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Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i AV Input, with PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners. PC Input, with PIP Main Input is PC Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PIP/POP Input is AV1 PC Format is turned off 480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr. Component Input, with PIP Main Input is Component 1 VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PIP/POP Input is AV1 Closed Caption is available but is 1024x768 Version 6/26/2006 38 www.VIZIOCE.com
Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i AV Input, with PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners. PC Input, with PIP Main Input is PC Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PIP/POP Input is AV1 PC Format is turned off 480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr. Component Input, with PIP Main Input is Component 1 VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PIP/POP Input is AV1 Closed Caption is available but is 1024x768 Version 6/26/2006 38 www.VIZIOCE.com