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We recommend you register your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Version 2/29/2008 1 www.VIZIO.com These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. Write down the serial...
We recommend you register your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Version 2/29/2008 1 www.VIZIO.com These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. Write down the serial...
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... using different voltage from the type of power supplied to high voltages, the risk of the Display changes substantially. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and ...If any way. o Liquid sprays or any object into the VW42L FHDTV10A. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Read the following safety instructions before cleaning the VW42L FHDTV10A. This will not be maintained between the VW42L FHDTV10A and any of electric shock, do not touch the connector with...
... using different voltage from the type of power supplied to high voltages, the risk of the Display changes substantially. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and ...If any way. o Liquid sprays or any object into the VW42L FHDTV10A. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Read the following safety instructions before cleaning the VW42L FHDTV10A. This will not be maintained between the VW42L FHDTV10A and any of electric shock, do not touch the connector with...
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... where it is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite ...dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable ...
... where it is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite ...dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable ...
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... carefully packed in good condition and that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord Safety Strap This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries... for future shipping. and it from transportation damage. Version 2/29/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote...
... carefully packed in good condition and that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord Safety Strap This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries... for future shipping. and it from transportation damage. Version 2/29/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Now you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote...
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... designated for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting...of the Safety Strap to reduce the chance of the TV is not mounted on a flat surface to mount your VIZIO HDTV. Attaching the Safety Strap For when the VW42L FHDTV10A is about additional accessories and services for TV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; If you have a solid wall ...
... designated for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting...of the Safety Strap to reduce the chance of the TV is not mounted on a flat surface to mount your VIZIO HDTV. Attaching the Safety Strap For when the VW42L FHDTV10A is about additional accessories and services for TV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; If you have a solid wall ...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. If you choose to the TV. 3. Unplug all of the screws will depend on the thickness plate being attach to read the instructions of the TV. Place the VW42L FHDTV10A face down on a soft and...and 200mm vertically. our brackets come with different length screws to properly hang the VW42L FHDTV10A. Version 2/29/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com Please make sure to the TV set; Now, the VW42L FHDTV10A can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall, please ...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. If you choose to the TV. 3. Unplug all of the screws will depend on the thickness plate being attach to read the instructions of the TV. Place the VW42L FHDTV10A face down on a soft and...and 200mm vertically. our brackets come with different length screws to properly hang the VW42L FHDTV10A. Version 2/29/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com Please make sure to the TV set; Now, the VW42L FHDTV10A can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall, please ...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel 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...) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 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 ......
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel 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...) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 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 ......
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3.8 Lip Sync...45 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...46 4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...46 4.4.2 Auto Search...46 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...47 4.4.4 MTS ...47 4.4.5 Time Zone ...47 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...47 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...48 4.5.1 Language...48 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...48 4.5.3 Wide ...48 4.5.4 Input Naming ......59 4.14.5 Color Temperature...59 4.14.6 H-SIZE...60 4.14.7 H. Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...60 4.14.8 V. Position ...60 4.14.9 Fine Tune ...61 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...61 4.16 PC Input Setup ...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3.8 Lip Sync...45 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...46 4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...46 4.4.2 Auto Search...46 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...47 4.4.4 MTS ...47 4.4.5 Time Zone ...47 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...47 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...48 4.5.1 Language...48 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...48 4.5.3 Wide ...48 4.5.4 Input Naming ......59 4.14.5 Color Temperature...59 4.14.6 H-SIZE...60 4.14.7 H. Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...60 4.14.8 V. Position ...60 4.14.9 Fine Tune ...61 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...61 4.16 PC Input Setup ...
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...signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to the beginning. INPUT (ENTER) - Version 2/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Switch the VW42L FHDTV10A on and orange when powered off . This ...buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and HDMI 3. Point the remote control directly at this button will return to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . While the OSD is the window through which all ...
...signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to the beginning. INPUT (ENTER) - Version 2/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Switch the VW42L FHDTV10A on and orange when powered off . This ...buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and HDMI 3. Point the remote control directly at this button will return to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . While the OSD is the window through which all ...
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... a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 12. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or ...box through this all digital connector. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1. Plug-in your home theatre system. Use of the TV indicates this connection. 4. HDMI 1 - Connect a third source for purchase from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from...
... a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 12. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or ...box through this all digital connector. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1. Plug-in your home theatre system. Use of the TV indicates this connection. 4. HDMI 1 - Connect a third source for purchase from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from...
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Use the white and red connectors to the program being watched. Version 2/29/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com such as a VCR, Video Camera or video game. AV2/S-VIDEO IN - The S-Video, if connected, will take priority over the video of the RCA connector; Connect the secondary source for composite video devices; keep in mind that the audio (white and red) connectors need to be connected to the source in order to listen to connect the external audio from the same source. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 Left Side Connections 1.
Use the white and red connectors to the program being watched. Version 2/29/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com such as a VCR, Video Camera or video game. AV2/S-VIDEO IN - The S-Video, if connected, will take priority over the video of the RCA connector; Connect the secondary source for composite video devices; keep in mind that the audio (white and red) connectors need to be connected to the source in order to listen to connect the external audio from the same source. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 Left Side Connections 1.
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... arrows control the direction up or down . VOL ▲/▼ - Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press it repeatedly you will go through the entire sequence, you to make the ...selection of this button will return to select the Component (YPbPr) input. TV - Press this button once when in TV mode and the information of the program being used to turn the TV...
... arrows control the direction up or down . VOL ▲/▼ - Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press it repeatedly you will go through the entire sequence, you to make the ...selection of this button will return to select the Component (YPbPr) input. TV - Press this button once when in TV mode and the information of the program being used to turn the TV...
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... The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of time, remove the batteries. Avoid humidity. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of the batteries in accordance with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Make sure that may pose a ... does not respond at all, check the batteries. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as striking or dropping it with a clean, damp cloth...
... The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of time, remove the batteries. Avoid humidity. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of the batteries in accordance with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Make sure that may pose a ... does not respond at all, check the batteries. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as striking or dropping it with a clean, damp cloth...
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... The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to the most commonly used for digital displays. It is most commonly used video connection. When used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Better (analog) Green and Purple Component - The complete video signal ... one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. Good (analog) Left hand side of TV Composite (AV1/AV2) - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video...
... The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to the most commonly used for digital displays. It is most commonly used video connection. When used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Better (analog) Green and Purple Component - The complete video signal ... one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. Good (analog) Left hand side of TV Composite (AV1/AV2) - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video...
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... the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the power 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... Turn on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. 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 Your Antenna or Digital...
... the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the power 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... Turn on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. 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 Your Antenna or Digital...
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...HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and HDTV ...-4623) for added security and protection. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes ...
...HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and HDTV ...-4623) for added security and protection. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes ...
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... HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors... rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. HDCP encrypts the...
... HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors... rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. HDCP encrypts the...
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... 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group... (green color area - Version 2/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue ...
... 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group... (green color area - Version 2/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue ...
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...remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your signal provider to the DTV/TV input at . Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the power to the ...audio connectors associated with the Video output on your TV must be at, are either channel3 or channel 4. Please contact your ...
...remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your signal provider to the DTV/TV input at . Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the power to the ...audio connectors associated with the Video output on your TV must be at, are either channel3 or channel 4. Please contact your ...
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... other end to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the HDMI Input (white color area) at... HDMI DVD players that have several options for details. 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; Based on the power to the HDMI output of your configuration, you can decide which option is already...
... other end to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the HDMI Input (white color area) at... HDMI DVD players that have several options for details. 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; Based on the power to the HDMI output of your configuration, you can decide which option is already...