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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 equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. To prevent the product from the type of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. Continued...
.... VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. To prevent the product from the type of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. Continued...
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... to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. 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... regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Lightning Protection For added protection of the lead-in the building installation.
... to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. 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... regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Lightning Protection For added protection of the lead-in the building installation.
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... 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 sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also... so please handle 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 in good ...
... 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 sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also... so please handle 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 in good ...
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... with the correct power rating. Version 6/19/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com When an extension cord is about 280W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to the VW42L. 4. any damage to avoid tipping. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L can either be ...grounded and the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for additional information. If ...
... with the correct power rating. Version 6/19/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com When an extension cord is about 280W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to the VW42L. 4. any damage to avoid tipping. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L can either be ...grounded and the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for additional information. If ...
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... the speaker volume. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - This is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or...
... the speaker volume. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - This is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or...
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... indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. SERVICE - Connect the primary source for right audio ...VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV.* 10. AV2 In - Connect the secondary source for purchase from the LCD HDTV... not from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. RGB PC - DTV - 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8...
... indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. SERVICE - Connect the primary source for right audio ...VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV.* 10. AV2 In - Connect the secondary source for purchase from the LCD HDTV... not from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. RGB PC - DTV - 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8...
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...button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Use this button to turn the volume up or down . Version 6/19/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com Number Button Pad - LAST - VOL (+ or -) - MENU - Blinks when the remote operates. When selecting a digital channel directly use this...inputs. - (Dash) - MUTE - This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Use these buttons to the Standby mode. POWER - Use this button for DTV. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Note: this . ...
...button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Use this button to turn the volume up or down . Version 6/19/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com Number Button Pad - LAST - VOL (+ or -) - MENU - Blinks when the remote operates. When selecting a digital channel directly use this...inputs. - (Dash) - MUTE - This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Use these buttons to the Standby mode. POWER - Use this button for DTV. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Note: this . ...
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... 6/19/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Refer to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the HDTV. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out"... or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. Refer 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 cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VW42L...
... 6/19/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Refer to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the HDTV. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out"... or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. Refer 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 cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VW42L...
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...or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 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-VIZIOCE (1-...HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 6/19/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV...
...or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 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-VIZIOCE (1-...HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 6/19/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV...
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... Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Using a HDMI-DVI cable...
... Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Using a HDMI-DVI cable...
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... Turn on your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear ... can connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. 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 on your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear ... can connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. 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...
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...your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the...(below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV2 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Turn off...
...your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the...(below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV2 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Turn off...
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... Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High... be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. HDMI, Component, AV (SVideo or Composite) inputs. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button...
... Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High... be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. HDMI, Component, AV (SVideo or Composite) inputs. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button...
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...), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-... another component, or you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the power to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - ...
...), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-... another component, or you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the power to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - ...
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Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input on the side of the HDTV. 4. 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 S-Video output on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2....
Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input on the side of the HDTV. 4. 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 S-Video output on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2....
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... VCR or Video Camera. 2. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. 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 power to the audio...
... VCR or Video Camera. 2. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. 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 power to the audio...
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... optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Note: a) b) Refer to...
... optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Note: a) b) Refer to...
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...an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz. Turn off the power to the pc or graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Turn on how to set your pc computer to ...47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Please refer to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. 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...
...an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz. Turn off the power to the pc or graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Turn on how to set your pc computer to ...47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Please refer to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. 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...
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...power cord to the HDTV (see this button will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. a. The screen will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. 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 on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly...
...power cord to the HDTV (see this button will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. a. The screen will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. 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 on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly...
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...of the HDTV to switch among the modes. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Press the WIDE button on the side of the HDTV or ...Channel up or down will only operate in different size modes on the HDTV. Press the power button on the remote or on the front will not work if you start watching TV...control will change the channel. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you are watching a program using HDMI, Component and AV inputs. 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the ...
...of the HDTV to switch among the modes. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Press the WIDE button on the side of the HDTV or ...Channel up or down will only operate in different size modes on the HDTV. Press the power button on the remote or on the front will not work if you start watching TV...control will change the channel. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you are watching a program using HDMI, Component and AV inputs. 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the ...