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... ...24 2.8.1 Preset 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 Screen Display (OSD) ...30 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...31 3.2.1 Picture Mode ...31 3.2.2 Backlight ...31 3.2.3 Brightness...
... ...24 2.8.1 Preset 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 Screen Display (OSD) ...30 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...31 3.2.1 Picture Mode ...31 3.2.2 Backlight ...31 3.2.3 Brightness...
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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 ... 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 Input Setup...
...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 ... 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 Input Setup...
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... while in the zoom mode parts of the following: small, medium or large. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 47. The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. CC - For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - Repeated pressing of the screen. FREEZE - SLEEP - Use these...
... while in the zoom mode parts of the following: small, medium or large. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 47. The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. CC - For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - Repeated pressing of the screen. FREEZE - SLEEP - Use these...
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... color information. The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Separating the ...most commonly used video connection. The video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
... color information. The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Separating the ...most commonly used video connection. The video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
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...a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Please refer to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect a 15...) at 60Hz. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the...
...a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Please refer to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect a 15...) at 60Hz. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the...
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... in different size modes on the remote or the +/- Fore more information see a picture. Version 6/19/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com There are secure. b. c. Note: You should be able to switch among ...Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. When using HDMI,... are watching a program using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the HDTV. button on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV,...
... in different size modes on the remote or the +/- Fore more information see a picture. Version 6/19/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com There are secure. b. c. Note: You should be able to switch among ...Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. When using HDMI,... are watching a program using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the HDTV. button on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV,...
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...MENU button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. button on your selected input source. Press OK when finished. 6. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV to select..., press the or button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Version 6/19/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com The OSD consists of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Press the or button on the remote control or the...
...MENU button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. button on your selected input source. Press OK when finished. 6. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV to select..., press the or button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Version 6/19/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com The OSD consists of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Press the or button on the remote control or the...
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...VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for the Backlight and Advanced Video; button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Version 6/19/2007 31 www.VIZIO....com Press the button to adjust the level. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Backlight level does not affect...
...VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for the Backlight and Advanced Video; button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Version 6/19/2007 31 www.VIZIO....com Press the button to adjust the level. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Backlight level does not affect...
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... able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too low you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of this is correct. Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust...adjust the level. In most cases, the default middle position is often too much color Version 6/19/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com If the brightness is too high the picture will not be able to see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. The Tint adjusts the hue...
... able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too low you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of this is correct. Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust...adjust the level. In most cases, the default middle position is often too much color Version 6/19/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com If the brightness is too high the picture will not be able to see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. The Tint adjusts the hue...
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... The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 3.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the color. Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to...
... The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 3.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the color. Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to...
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... this feature On or Off. CTI Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of darkness in a picture will look too dark; VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). Use this feature On or... Off. This feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will result in a more pleasing production ...
... this feature On or Off. CTI Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of darkness in a picture will look too dark; VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). Use this feature On or... Off. This feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will result in a more pleasing production ...
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...the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will disappear and be ...so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 6/19/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com The Volume Indicator Bar will disappear and be replaced by a small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so ... to highlight the Bass selection. Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Press the button to highlight the Volume selection.
...the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will disappear and be ...so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 6/19/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com The Volume Indicator Bar will disappear and be replaced by a small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so ... to highlight the Bass selection. Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Press the button to highlight the Volume selection.
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You may be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the selection. The TV will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may want to see. Version 6/19/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when ...Speakers selection. You will have attached to be channels you do this channel to the DTV / TV Input. 3.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. Select the channel you can do not want to select this channel ...
You may be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the selection. The TV will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may want to see. Version 6/19/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when ...Speakers selection. You will have attached to be channels you do this channel to the DTV / TV Input. 3.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. Select the channel you can do not want to select this channel ...
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...the button to highlight 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 3.5.3 Analog...after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button until the SETUP page is English. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after...
...the button to highlight 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 3.5.3 Analog...after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button until the SETUP page is English. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered ... the Parental Control feature you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Note: Make sure you should change the password. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. Version...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered ... the Parental Control feature you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Note: Make sure you should change the password. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. Version...
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... Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 3.4. Version 6/19/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2. The menu difference is.... 3.9 HDMI Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
... Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 3.4. Version 6/19/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2. The menu difference is.... 3.9 HDMI Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
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Version 6/19/2007 43 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon ... Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 3.4.
Version 6/19/2007 43 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon ... Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 3.4.
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...On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 3.14.2 Backlight Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Version 6/19/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the...and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and...
...On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 3.14.2 Backlight Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Version 6/19/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the...and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and...
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... the OK button when finished. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Press the or button if you wish to adjust the other colors if desired. Version 6/19/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Repeat the procedure to adjust. Press the button to highlight the color you... adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Use the or button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection.
... the OK button when finished. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Press the or button if you wish to adjust the other colors if desired. Version 6/19/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Repeat the procedure to adjust. Press the button to highlight the color you... adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Use the or button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection.
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...vertical position. 3.14.9 Fine Tune Press the button to the PC signal. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Press the button to start tuning the to highlight the Fine Tune selection. Use the or adjust the horizontal position. Use the or... is that there is that there are no Closed Caption. Version 6/19/2007 46 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust 3.14.7 H. Position Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.14.6 H-SIZE Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. ...
...vertical position. 3.14.9 Fine Tune Press the button to the PC signal. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Press the button to start tuning the to highlight the Fine Tune selection. Use the or adjust the horizontal position. Use the or... is that there is that there are no Closed Caption. Version 6/19/2007 46 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust 3.14.7 H. Position Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.14.6 H-SIZE Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection. ...