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...protect your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition Television. For assistance, please call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your VW42L. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please ...visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at...
...protect your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition Television. For assistance, please call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your VW42L. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please ...visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at...
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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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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 ...37 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...38 3.5.6 Reset All Settings ...38 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...39 3.6.1 ...Channel Block ...39 3.6.2 TV Rating...40 3.6.3 Movie Rating...40 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...
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 ...37 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...38 3.5.6 Reset All Settings ...38 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...39 3.6.1 ...Channel Block ...39 3.6.2 TV Rating...40 3.6.3 Movie Rating...40 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...
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... to connect to the L+R AUDIO here. . AV2 In - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. The gray color band on the rear of the device to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and ... band on the rear of -the-wall, not from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this all digital connector. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11...
... to connect to the L+R AUDIO here. . AV2 In - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. The gray color band on the rear of the device to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and ... band on the rear of -the-wall, not from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this all digital connector. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television ... 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. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television ... 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. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better...
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...remote or side of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other... to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button 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 ...
...remote or side of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other... to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button 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 ...
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...Input (white color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the... cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for...
...Input (white color area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the... cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for...
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...on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (... the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red ...
...on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (... the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red ...
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...the product. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. 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 TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box user manual ...
...the product. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. 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 TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box user manual ...
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... connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Refer to your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Note: a) b) If you can connect the Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green...in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. row of...
... connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Refer to your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Note: a) b) If you can connect the Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green...in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. row of...
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... below for questions on your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the..., P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Audio Out on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
... below for questions on your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the..., P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Audio Out on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
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... the first Initial Setup OSD panel. 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 detailed steps) 3. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the remote control...
... the first Initial Setup OSD panel. 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 detailed steps) 3. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the remote control...
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... cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. 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 secure and you have selected the correct ...
... cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. 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 secure and you have selected the correct ...
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... Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is displayed, press the or button on the side of the HDTV to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. 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 right hand...
... Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is displayed, press the or button on the side of the HDTV to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. 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 right hand...
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... to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be able to see the tint adjustment to set tint is often too much color Version 6/19/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com The Tint adjusts the hue of color in darker parts of this is to look washed out. 3.2.4 Contrast... page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level.
... to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be able to see the tint adjustment to set tint is often too much color Version 6/19/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com The Tint adjusts the hue of color in darker parts of this is to look washed out. 3.2.4 Contrast... page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level.
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Press the or button if you wish to adjust. Version 6/19/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you ... option for Color Temperature selection. Use the or button to adjust the color. The default is the 9300K setting. Use the or button to adjust the level. Press the OK button when finished. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to choose the Normal or Custom option. If you can see...
Press the or button if you wish to adjust. Version 6/19/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you ... option for Color Temperature selection. Use the or button to adjust the color. The default is the 9300K setting. Use the or button to adjust the level. Press the OK button when finished. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to choose the Normal or Custom option. If you can see...
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...; Use this feature to transition from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. This feature can result in the dark areas of this feature to turn this feature On or Off. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter.... White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Adaptive Luma Press the ...
...; Use this feature to transition from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. This feature can result in the dark areas of this feature to turn this feature On or Off. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter.... White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Adaptive Luma Press the ...
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... button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press the selection. 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 pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. ...
... button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press the selection. 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 pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. ...
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... Custom page allows you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. 3.5.6 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. Version 6/19/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you to change the font size... button to select Custom. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to reset the TV to the default factory settings.
... Custom page allows you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. 3.5.6 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. Version 6/19/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you to change the font size... button to select Custom. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to reset the TV to the default factory settings.
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...: Make sure you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to use the Parental Control feature you should change the password...If you are going to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. The default password...
...: Make sure you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to use the Parental Control feature you should change the password...If you are going to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. The default password...