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.... We recommend you for 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 registration card and mail it in. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A either at [email protected]. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of HDMI...
.... We recommend you for 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 registration card and mail it in. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A either at [email protected]. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of HDMI...
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... being damaged, the following safety instructions before moving the product. If any objects on the VW42L LCD HDTV. • The VW42L LCD HDTV should be used for moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This...
... being damaged, the following safety instructions before moving the product. If any objects on the VW42L LCD HDTV. • The VW42L LCD HDTV should be used for moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This...
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... For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 6/19/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth...
... For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 6/19/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth...
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...HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. we advise that you have at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Version 6/19/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the VW42L HDTV10A is over 40" wide; Package Contents VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A VIZIO...: Save the carton and packing material for your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good...
...HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. we advise that you have at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Version 6/19/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the VW42L HDTV10A is over 40" wide; Package Contents VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A VIZIO...: Save the carton and packing material for your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good...
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... feature must allow space between the back of the electronic components. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for viewing. The power consumption of the cables and cords from your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VW42L. 2. If you must not be installed on the wall for Wall Mounting...
... feature must allow space between the back of the electronic components. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for viewing. The power consumption of the cables and cords from your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VW42L. 2. If you must not be installed on the wall for Wall Mounting...
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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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... Support ...52 4.4 Compliance ...53 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...53 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 54 5.1 Specifications ...54 5.2 Glossary - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...37 3.5.1 Language...37 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...37 3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...37 3.5.4 Digital Closed ... 3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...41 3.6.5 Change the Password ...41 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...42 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...42 3.9 HDMI Input Setup...42 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...43 3.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...43 3.12 Video...
... Support ...52 4.4 Compliance ...53 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...53 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 54 5.1 Specifications ...54 5.2 Glossary - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...37 3.5.1 Language...37 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...37 3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...37 3.5.4 Digital Closed ... 3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...41 3.6.5 Change the Password ...41 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...42 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...42 3.9 HDMI Input Setup...42 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...43 3.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...43 3.12 Video...
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...Version 6/19/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Repeated pressing of this buttons steps through which all of the remote control signals pass to connect the external audio from the same source. Use these buttons function as a VCR or video game. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic ...Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - While the OSD is not active, pressing this window for composite video devices, such as...
...Version 6/19/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Repeated pressing of this buttons steps through which all of the remote control signals pass to connect the external audio from the same source. Use these buttons function as a VCR or video game. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic ...Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - While the OSD is not active, pressing this window for composite video devices, such as...
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... DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to a DVI enabled device, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio....antennaweb.org. When the DTV input is for connection to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. 8. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo....
... DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to a DVI enabled device, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio....antennaweb.org. When the DTV input is for connection to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. 8. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo....
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... sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. MUTE - GUIDE - Version 6/19/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com POWER - Press it again to return to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - This button displays the image and system information display. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates.
... sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. MUTE - GUIDE - Version 6/19/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com POWER - Press it again to return to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - This button displays the image and system information display. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates.
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...current screen. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 47. Use this button to choose the PIP input. Version 6/19/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com The options for this button to change the picture mode from the main screen to be functional. Use this button to the sub-...2 inputs. These buttons are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. PIP INPUT - For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - SWAP - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button will select the Closed Caption mode. This button will select the MTS options of the picture. Repeated pressing of the...
...current screen. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 47. Use this button to choose the PIP input. Version 6/19/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com The options for this button to change the picture mode from the main screen to be functional. Use this button to the sub-...2 inputs. These buttons are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. PIP INPUT - For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - SWAP - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button will select the Closed Caption mode. This button will select the MTS options of the picture. Repeated pressing of the...
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... feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Avoid humidity. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with fresh batteries. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not subject the remote control to the ...time, remove the batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Version 6/19/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to personal injury. When not...
... feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Avoid humidity. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with fresh batteries. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not subject the remote control to the ...time, remove the batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Version 6/19/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to personal injury. When not...
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...Coaxial RF. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 6/19/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to the most commonly used video connection. RGB PC (VGA) - Component - This enhancement over a single... DVD players and HDTV formats. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. When used for digital displays. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter ...
...Coaxial RF. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 6/19/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to the most commonly used video connection. RGB PC (VGA) - Component - This enhancement over a single... DVD players and HDTV formats. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. When used for digital displays. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter ...
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... VCR. 4. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded. Note: If you have an off the power 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 information. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. For ...
... VCR. 4. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded. Note: If you have an off the power 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 information. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. For ...
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... Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 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. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the ... (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623)...
... Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 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. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the ... (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623)...
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... connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable...
... connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off 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 HDTV...connect the Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Select Component 1 using the ...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off 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 HDTV...connect the Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Select Component 1 using the ...
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... using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to... the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the...
... using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to... the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the...
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... the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD Player (Best): 1. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI...
... the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD Player (Best): 1. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI...
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...output requirements of the product. Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 6/19/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the ... red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV...
...output requirements of the product. Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 6/19/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the ... red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV...