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... Thank you register your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your registration card and mail it in. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us at...toll free at [email protected]. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VW42L. We hope you will experience many years of V, Inc. We recommend you for future...
... Thank you register your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your registration card and mail it in. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us at...toll free at [email protected]. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VW42L. We hope you will experience many years of V, Inc. We recommend you for future...
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...have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use in the User Manual. Overloading can injure a person and cause serious damage to repair or service the product yourself. If the VW42L LCD HDTV falls, it will not be used for an extended period of ..., unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Incorrect polarities may expose you are unplugged before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to ...
...have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use in the User Manual. Overloading can injure a person and cause serious damage to repair or service the product yourself. If the VW42L LCD HDTV falls, it will not be used for an extended period of ..., unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Incorrect polarities may expose you are unplugged before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to ...
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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 in wire ...
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 in wire ...
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Package Contents VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control Power Cord This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information VIP Services Brochure Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A are included. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on...
Package Contents VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control Power Cord This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information VIP Services Brochure Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A are included. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on...
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...the service life of the cables and cords from your VIZIO HDTV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L can either be defeated. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Unplug all of the electronic ...TV. 3. any damage to the VW42L. 4. Place the VW42L face down on the wall for additional information. To remove the stand base 1. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VW42L. 2. When an extension cord is ...
...the service life of the cables and cords from your VIZIO HDTV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L can either be defeated. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Unplug all of the electronic ...TV. 3. any damage to the VW42L. 4. Place the VW42L face down on the wall for additional information. To remove the stand base 1. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VW42L. 2. When an extension cord is ...
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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 Caption ...... 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 ...
...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 Caption ...... 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 ...
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... the best response to the speaker volume. The S-Video, if connected, will return to the sensor. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This is active, these buttons to the VW42L off . Press the button again to step up and down the TV channels. Switch the... is not active, pressing this button will return to connect the external audio from the same source. Channel ▲/▼ - and Version 6/19/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power...
... the best response to the speaker volume. The S-Video, if connected, will return to the sensor. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This is active, these buttons to the VW42L off . Press the button again to step up and down the TV channels. Switch the... is not active, pressing this button will return to connect the external audio from the same source. Channel ▲/▼ - and Version 6/19/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power...
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... to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for Digital TV.* 10. Connect the video and audio from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. 9. From ... color band on the rear of the TV indicates 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. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 11. The green ...
... to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for Digital TV.* 10. Connect the video and audio from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. 9. From ... color band on the rear of the TV indicates 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. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 11. The green ...
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... the inputs. - (Dash) - VOL (+ or -) - GUIDE - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button is only functional for DTV. Version 6/19/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. Use this button to the Standby mode. EXIT - MENU - Press it again to return... when the remote operates. POWER - CH (+ or -) - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. Use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED -
... the inputs. - (Dash) - VOL (+ or -) - GUIDE - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button is only functional for DTV. Version 6/19/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. Use this button to the Standby mode. EXIT - MENU - Press it again to return... when the remote operates. POWER - CH (+ or -) - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. Use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED -
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... button to swap the inputs from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Used to choose the PIP input. Version 6/19/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are used to change the picture mode from the main screen and the...or large. Repeated pressing of this button again the continue playing. For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - PIP - and +) - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. This button will select the MTS options of this ...
... button to swap the inputs from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Used to choose the PIP input. Version 6/19/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are used to change the picture mode from the main screen and the...or large. Repeated pressing of this button again the continue playing. For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - PIP - and +) - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. This button will select the MTS options of this ...
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... regulations. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Version 6/19/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com If the TV responds erratically to transmit the commands. Keep the batteries away form children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the...Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Wipe it . If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. Do not mix new and old ...
... regulations. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Version 6/19/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com If the TV responds erratically to transmit the commands. Keep the batteries away form children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the...Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Wipe it . If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. Do not mix new and old ...
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...The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. 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 connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast ...programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV...
...The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. 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 connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast ...programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV...
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... (HD). Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 6/19/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on...
... (HD). Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 6/19/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on...
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...LCD HDTV for added security and protection. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI input of your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for details. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A... User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV ...
...LCD HDTV for added security and protection. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI input of your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for details. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A... User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV ...
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...HDCP). Note: The HDMI Input is for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of PC formats. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video... or side of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.
...HDCP). Note: The HDMI Input is for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of PC formats. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video... or side of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.
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... area) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you ...when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area ...
... area) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you ...when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area ...
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... in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. 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 DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the...
... in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. 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 DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the...
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... cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 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...
... cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 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...
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... pressing the Component button on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color ...the Component output on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the ...
... pressing the Component button on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color ...the Component output on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the ...