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... at [email protected]. For maximum benefit of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Thank you register your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period.
... at [email protected]. For maximum benefit of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Thank you register your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period.
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...or component damage, switch off the power before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. o The Display is exposed to rain or other components to the VW42L LCD HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before connecting other moisture. Version 6/19/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is equipped with a three-pronged ...future reference. • To avoid the risk of the cabinet are not blocked or covered. Do not place the VW42L LCD HDTV in accordance with the VW42L LCD HDTV. • A distance of the following safety instructions before moving the product. When the product will fit only into ...
...or component damage, switch off the power before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. o The Display is exposed to rain or other components to the VW42L LCD HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before connecting other moisture. Version 6/19/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is equipped with a three-pronged ...future reference. • To avoid the risk of the cabinet are not blocked or covered. Do not place the VW42L LCD HDTV in accordance with the VW42L LCD HDTV. • A distance of the following safety instructions before moving the product. When the product will fit only into ...
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...broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A are included. The VW42L HDTV10A weighs over 50lb and is in a cardboard carton that... the VW42L HDTV10A is over 40" wide; Now you have opened the carton check that has ...
...broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A are included. The VW42L HDTV10A weighs over 50lb and is in a cardboard carton that... the VW42L HDTV10A is over 40" wide; Now you have opened the carton check that has ...
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... User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The TV should be defeated. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Please contact VIZIO for removing the stand base. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the...
... User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The TV should be defeated. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Please contact VIZIO for removing the stand base. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO... PC Resolutions...24 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 2.10 Watching a TV Program ...28 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...28 2.12 Program Information...29 2.13 Information on HDTV Status ...29 Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 30 3.1 Using the On ...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO... PC Resolutions...24 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 2.10 Watching a TV Program ...28 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...28 2.12 Program Information...29 2.13 Information on HDTV Status ...29 Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 30 3.1 Using the On ...
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... this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. AC IN - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for right audio inputs. Connect the secondary source for viewing, the...white color band on the rear of the device to connect the external audio from the same source. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. Plug-in your home theatre system. COMPONENT 1 (...
... this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. AC IN - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for right audio inputs. Connect the secondary source for viewing, the...white color band on the rear of the device to connect the external audio from the same source. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. Plug-in your home theatre system. COMPONENT 1 (...
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... lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The video signal is the most commonly used video connection. This is carried through this single pin connector....Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear ...
... lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The video signal is the most commonly used video connection. This is carried through this single pin connector....Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear ...
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Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna ... the power to the program guides, or consult your VCR. Version 6/19/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed...
Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna ... the power to the program guides, or consult your VCR. Version 6/19/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed...
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... or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your cable or...
... or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your cable or...
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... High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of the HDTV. 3. Version 6/19/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at...your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at 60Hz from a PC. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L ...
... High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of the HDTV. 3. Version 6/19/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at...your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at 60Hz from a PC. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L ...
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.... 2. Refer to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control. Turn off the ... from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the remote or side of the HDTV. 5. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you do not want to use...
.... 2. Refer to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control. Turn off the ... from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the remote or side of the HDTV. 5. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you do not want to use...
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...(below the WIDE button) on your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Select AV2 using the INPUT button ...Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off...
...(below the WIDE button) on your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Select AV2 using the INPUT button ...Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off...
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... your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on your VW42L; VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your configuration, you ... to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L for optimal results. Based on the remote or side of the product. 19 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI...
... your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on your VW42L; VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your configuration, you ... to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L for optimal results. Based on the remote or side of the product. 19 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI...
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...HDTV. 4. Version 6/19/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO VW42L... HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of the HDTV. 6.
...HDTV. 4. Version 6/19/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO VW42L... HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of the HDTV. 6.
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... DVD Player. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the product. 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on ...to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the...
... DVD Player. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the product. 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on ...to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Select AV1 using the... INPUT button on your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Version 6/19/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input on ...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Select AV1 using the... INPUT button on your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Version 6/19/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input on ...
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...select the corresponding audio input. Turn on the remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital ... is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the remote control to external speakers. Version 6/19/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Note: a) b) Refer to...
...select the corresponding audio input. Turn on the remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital ... is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the remote control to external speakers. Version 6/19/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Note: a) b) Refer to...
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... purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set ...Out on how to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Please see the table below for additional information on your pc computer and the other end to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (blue area)...
... purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set ...Out on how to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Please see the table below for additional information on your pc computer and the other end to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (blue area)...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the available ... OSD, you might have the DTV/TV input selected and will cycle you do not see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Note: If you through some setup screens. The screen will need to the HDTV (see pages 13 ~ 24 for Wall Mounting', see this button will guide through the following options: TV...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the available ... OSD, you might have the DTV/TV input selected and will cycle you do not see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Note: If you through some setup screens. The screen will need to the HDTV (see pages 13 ~ 24 for Wall Mounting', see this button will guide through the following options: TV...
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.... consult your cable operator supplies in which channels your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com f. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to exit and begin watching TV. When finished, the Complete screen will now... change to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. The screen will be displayed to show the ...
.... consult your cable operator supplies in which channels your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com f. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to exit and begin watching TV. When finished, the Complete screen will now... change to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. The screen will be displayed to show the ...