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...years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. We recommend you for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Write down the ...(877) 698-4946 or email us to protect your new VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A High Definition LCD Television purchase. dba V, Inc. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of Dolby Laboratories Version 2/29/2008 ...
...years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. We recommend you for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Write down the ...(877) 698-4946 or email us to protect your new VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A High Definition LCD Television purchase. dba V, Inc. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of Dolby Laboratories Version 2/29/2008 ...
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... gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on the screen surface since it will cause permanent damage to protect it is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to the display; Package Contents VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord ... the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. Version 2/29/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com and it from transportation damage. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A and accessories are included. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the ...
... gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on the screen surface since it will cause permanent damage to protect it is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to the display; Package Contents VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord ... the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. Version 2/29/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com and it from transportation damage. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A and accessories are included. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the ...
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... to a stud, using a washer underneath the screw head. The TV should use the power cord designated for more information on a flat surface to the wall. Please contact VIZIO for TV. Version 2/29/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; For proper ventilation, you have a solid wall ... should be defeated. If you have a drywall finish it is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www...
... to a stud, using a washer underneath the screw head. The TV should use the power cord designated for more information on a flat surface to the wall. Please contact VIZIO for TV. Version 2/29/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; For proper ventilation, you have a solid wall ... should be defeated. If you have a drywall finish it is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www...
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... mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). The pitch of the screws will depend on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV set; The length of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm ... VW42L FHDTV10A face down on the thickness plate being attach to the TV. 3. To find the perfect mount for removing the stand base. Version 2/29/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. To remove the stand base...
... mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). The pitch of the screws will depend on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV set; The length of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm ... VW42L FHDTV10A face down on the thickness plate being attach to the TV. 3. To find the perfect mount for removing the stand base. Version 2/29/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. To remove the stand base...
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... Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Left Side Connections ...11 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...13 1.5.4 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote...13 Chapter ... 28 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment......
... Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Left Side Connections ...11 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...13 1.5.4 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote...13 Chapter ... 28 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment......
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... is also transmitted with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect the primary source for factory service only. Use the white and red connectors to ... left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 4. Connect a source for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. Version 2/29/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 ...
... is also transmitted with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect the primary source for factory service only. Use the white and red connectors to ... left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 4. Connect a source for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. Version 2/29/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 ...
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... use code 627. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to personal injury. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. If your LCD HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (...like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as expected on the batteries with a clean...
... use code 627. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to personal injury. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. If your LCD HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (...like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as expected on the batteries with a clean...
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...through this single (yellow) pin connector. TV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. Good (analog) Yellow and Side of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. When used for digital displays....information and the other containing the color information. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of TV S-Video (AV2) - Better (analog) Green and Purple Component - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection ...
...through this single (yellow) pin connector. TV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. Good (analog) Yellow and Side of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. When used for digital displays....information and the other containing the color information. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of TV S-Video (AV2) - Better (analog) Green and Purple Component - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection ...
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...b) c) d) Not all areas. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the rear of -the-wall, not from your antenna or digital cable (out-of your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are ... For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR 1. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using ...
...b) c) d) Not all areas. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the rear of -the-wall, not from your antenna or digital cable (out-of your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are ... For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR 1. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using ...
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... the HDMI button on the Remote Control. 5. If HDMI 1 is 10 meters. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com following Steps 1 through 3 and then selecting either HDMI 2 or HDMI3; Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI... 1 using the INPUT button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results...
... the HDMI button on the Remote Control. 5. If HDMI 1 is 10 meters. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com following Steps 1 through 3 and then selecting either HDMI 2 or HDMI3; Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI... 1 using the INPUT button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results...
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... HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the... rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect ...
... HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the... rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect ...
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... when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 2/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pr (red color) ...you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component ...
... when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 2/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pr (red color) ...you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component ...
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... Turn on your Set-Top Box to verify what channel the TV must be at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Please contact your signal provider to the corresponding ...Video (yellow color) connector in which your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box....
... Turn on your Set-Top Box to verify what channel the TV must be at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Please contact your signal provider to the corresponding ...Video (yellow color) connector in which your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box....
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... Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting your VW42L FHDTV10A; See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for ... 2 or HDMI3 and follow Steps 1 through 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Based on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the...
... Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting your VW42L FHDTV10A; See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for ... 2 or HDMI3 and follow Steps 1 through 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Based on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the...
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... of the product. Note: Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. For DVD Players with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button... on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 2/29/2008 21 www...
... of the product. Note: Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. For DVD Players with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button... on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 2/29/2008 21 www...
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...of the HDTV. 3. please make the cable connections and follow Steps 1 through your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. Version 2/29/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L ...(white and red connectors), connect the cable to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. selecting Component 2 in Step 7 to the corresponding Pb (blue color)...
...of the HDTV. 3. please make the cable connections and follow Steps 1 through your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. Version 2/29/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L ...(white and red connectors), connect the cable to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. selecting Component 2 in Step 7 to the corresponding Pb (blue color)...
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...white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the left hand side of the TV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV2/S-Video input on your DVD Player (Good): ...Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: a) Refer to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player...
...white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the left hand side of the TV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV2/S-Video input on your DVD Player (Good): ...Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: a) Refer to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player...
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...of the product. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on rear of your VCR or Video Camera to your ...VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV2... input on the left hand side of the TV. 4. Version 2/29/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Note: Refer to the S-Video jack in the...
...of the product. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on rear of your VCR or Video Camera to your ...VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV2... input on the left hand side of the TV. 4. Version 2/29/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Note: Refer to the S-Video jack in the...
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...has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. The audio output is active for all audio (RF, Component, Composite and HDMI)...to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. This optical audio connection is not amplified and cannot be routed through your program if task has been completed. Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. Press the on the remote control to select the Audio menu. 6. VIZIO VW42L ...
...has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. The audio output is active for all audio (RF, Component, Composite and HDMI)...to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. This optical audio connection is not amplified and cannot be routed through your program if task has been completed. Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. Press the on the remote control to select the Audio menu. 6. VIZIO VW42L ...
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...RGB output of your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on your pc computer and the other end to fit into the computer's ... not included and can be purchased at 60Hz when using the INPUT button on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, please refer to the pc or graphic...
...RGB output of your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on your pc computer and the other end to fit into the computer's ... not included and can be purchased at 60Hz when using the INPUT button on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, please refer to the pc or graphic...