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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 operate within defined ... away from the type of the Display changes substantially. Version 6/19/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is required, please contact your dealer or local power company. • The power cable must be used for moving the VW42L LCD HDTV from that the power connector and any objects on the label. Do not place any other than...
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 operate within defined ... away from the type of the Display changes substantially. Version 6/19/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is required, please contact your dealer or local power company. • The power cable must be used for moving the VW42L LCD HDTV from that the power connector and any objects on the label. Do not place any other than...
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...added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug ...antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. 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 ...
...added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug ...antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. 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 ...
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...VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. 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...the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed...
...VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. 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...the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed...
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... the power cord designated for viewing. Unplug all of the TV and the wall. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VW42L. 2. When an extension cord is about 280W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to avoid tipping. Preparing Your LCD HDTV...
... the power cord designated for viewing. Unplug all of the TV and the wall. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VW42L. 2. When an extension cord is about 280W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to avoid tipping. Preparing Your LCD HDTV...
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...pressing of the remote control signals pass to the speaker volume. Switch the VW42L on and orange when powered off . Volume ◄/► - Input (Enter) - and Version 6/19/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com This is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the .... 1.3 Left Side Connections 1. Menu - Use these buttons function as a VCR or video game. AV1 In - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - If a sub-menu is not active, pressing this button will return to be adjusted. Channel ▲/▼...
...pressing of the remote control signals pass to the speaker volume. Switch the VW42L on and orange when powered off . Volume ◄/► - Input (Enter) - and Version 6/19/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com This is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the .... 1.3 Left Side Connections 1. Menu - Use these buttons function as a VCR or video game. AV1 In - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - If a sub-menu is not active, pressing this button will return to be adjusted. Channel ▲/▼...
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... to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to an external device, such as a VCR or video game. Connect the audio from the same source. Version 6/19/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com For users who want to connect to...and red connectors to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. AC IN - HDMI 1 - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from Cable Box) for digital video such ... this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. HDMI 2 -
... to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to an external device, such as a VCR or video game. Connect the audio from the same source. Version 6/19/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com For users who want to connect to...and red connectors to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. AC IN - HDMI 1 - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from Cable Box) for digital video such ... this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. HDMI 2 -
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... button displays program information. Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. INFO - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. POWER - Number Button Pad - These buttons change the channels up or down . This button recalls the previously viewed channel. GUIDE - Note...
... button displays program information. Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. INFO - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. POWER - Number Button Pad - These buttons change the channels up or down . This button recalls the previously viewed channel. GUIDE - Note...
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... guides, or consult your VCR. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV. 2. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of... from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable...
... guides, or consult your VCR. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV. 2. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of... from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable...
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...LCD HDTV for details. Refer to your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV... 6/19/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). 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. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-...
...LCD HDTV for details. Refer to your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV... 6/19/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). 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. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-...
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... input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2.
... input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2.
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...already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. Turn on ...Component 1 group (green color area - Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. row of the HDTV. 5. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, ...
...already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. Turn on ...Component 1 group (green color area - Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. row of the HDTV. 5. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, ...
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... directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Note: Refer to...
... directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Note: Refer to...
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...players that have several options for details. 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 VIZIO VW42L for optimal results. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect an audio ... Based on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the HDMI output of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player and the other end to the audio connectors by the HDMI input (white area) at the ...
...players that have several options for details. 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 VIZIO VW42L for optimal results. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect an audio ... Based on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the HDMI output of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player and the other end to the audio connectors by the HDMI input (white area) at the ...
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... for more information about the video output requirements of the product. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Pr (red color) connector ... the Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. row of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the...
... for more information about the video output requirements of the product. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Pr (red color) connector ... the Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. row of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the...
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... the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player user manual for the S-Video input. Select AV2 using it for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User ...Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the side of the HDTV. 4. Connect an audio cable (white and...
... the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player user manual for the S-Video input. Select AV2 using it for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User ...Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the side of the HDTV. 4. Connect an audio cable (white and...
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...: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the power to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the ...video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Version 6/19/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the side of the product. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your ...
...: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the power to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the ...video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Version 6/19/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the side of the product. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your ...
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...on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to select the Audio menu.... 6. Press the on the remote control to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) Refer to...
...on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to select the Audio menu.... 6. Press the on the remote control to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) Refer to...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to ....7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to a PC through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Turn on how to set the TV timing mode to the graphic card's user guide...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to ....7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to a PC through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Turn on how to set the TV timing mode to the graphic card's user guide...
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...HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. The screen will cycle you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. a. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A... User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the INPUT button ...
...HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. The screen will cycle you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. a. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A... User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the INPUT button ...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are watching broadcasts through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV....LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. button on the side of the HDTV to switch among the modes. If you are secure and you do not, make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Version 6/19/2007 28 www.VIZIO...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are watching broadcasts through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV....LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. button on the side of the HDTV to switch among the modes. If you are secure and you do not, make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Version 6/19/2007 28 www.VIZIO...