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..." are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Visit our website or call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). dba V, Inc...double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Version 2/29/2008 1 www.VIZIO.com These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your support. Manufactured under license from your VW42L FHDTV10A....
..." are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Visit our website or call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). dba V, Inc...double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Version 2/29/2008 1 www.VIZIO.com These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your support. Manufactured under license from your VW42L FHDTV10A....
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...may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. Pulling the power cable itself may function abnormally. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate ..., switch off the power before connecting other cables are not sure of the type of high temperature, condensation may result in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer or local power company. • The power cable must be operated only from that the power...
...may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. Pulling the power cable itself may function abnormally. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate ..., switch off the power before connecting other cables are not sure of the type of high temperature, condensation may result in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer or local power company. • The power cable must be operated only from that the power...
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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 system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. Version 2/29/2008 3 www.VIZIO....com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power ...
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 system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. Version 2/29/2008 3 www.VIZIO....com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power ...
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...NOTE: Do not press on a surface without protective padding. and it from transportation damage. 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. Now you...you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to the display;...
...NOTE: Do not press on a surface without protective padding. and it from transportation damage. 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. Now you...you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to the display;...
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... the wall. Version 2/29/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A are sold separately Wall...
... the wall. Version 2/29/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A are sold separately Wall...
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... vertically. 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. Please make sure to the TV set; our brackets come with different length screws to the TV. 3. Place the VW42L FHDTV10A face down...your needs. The pitch of the screws will depend on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). The length of the mounting holes is metric M8,...
... vertically. 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. Please make sure to the TV set; our brackets come with different length screws to the TV. 3. Place the VW42L FHDTV10A face down...your needs. The pitch of the screws will depend on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). The length of the mounting holes is metric M8,...
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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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...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...Closed Caption On Mute ...50 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption ...51 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...51 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...52 4.6.1 Channel Block ...52 4.6.2 US TV Rating...53 4.6.3 US Movie Rating...54 4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating...54 4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming...55 ...
...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...Closed Caption On Mute ...50 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption ...51 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...51 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...52 4.6.1 Channel Block ...52 4.6.2 US TV Rating...53 4.6.3 US Movie Rating...54 4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating...54 4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming...55 ...
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.... Once you will return to the previous menu level. MENU - Use these buttons to increase or decrease to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons to the speaker volume. VOLUME +/- - INPUT (ENTER) - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to ...which all of this button will return to the sensor. Version 2/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - This is active, pressing this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you...
.... Once you will return to the previous menu level. MENU - Use these buttons to increase or decrease to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons to the speaker volume. VOLUME +/- - INPUT (ENTER) - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to ...which all of this button will return to the sensor. Version 2/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - This is active, pressing this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you...
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... connection. AC IN - HDMI 2 - HDMI 3 - The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Connect the secondary source for left to the L+R AUDIO here. . RGB PC - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1. For users who... 12. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. HDMI 1 - Speakers cannot be available on the rear of...
... connection. AC IN - HDMI 2 - HDMI 3 - The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Connect the secondary source for left to the L+R AUDIO here. . RGB PC - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1. For users who... 12. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. HDMI 1 - Speakers cannot be available on the rear of...
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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. Connect the secondary source for composite video devices; 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;
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. Connect the secondary source for composite video devices; 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;
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... screen and option settings to the beginning. - (DASH) - AV - MENU - They will step you press it is used to select TV. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VOL ▲/▼ - Repeatedly pressing of this button for example, HDMI 720p, HDMI 1080i, etc...it repeatedly you will appear in sequence. COMP - HDMI - By pressing it again to return to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - By pressing this button to navigate the OSD menu. This button turns the sound on . POWER ( ) - Press this...
... screen and option settings to the beginning. - (DASH) - AV - MENU - They will step you press it is used to select TV. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VOL ▲/▼ - Repeatedly pressing of this button for example, HDMI 720p, HDMI 1080i, etc...it repeatedly you will appear in sequence. COMP - HDMI - By pressing it again to return to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - By pressing this button to navigate the OSD menu. This button turns the sound on . POWER ( ) - Press this...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Make ...(Echostar or Dish Network for Inserting the Batteries: Only use a cable or satellite remote to work your LCD HDTV. If the TV responds erratically to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Do ... are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Wipe it . Version 2/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com Do not subject the remote control to personal injury. To use the specified AA batteries. The effective range...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Make ...(Echostar or Dish Network for Inserting the Batteries: Only use a cable or satellite remote to work your LCD HDTV. If the TV responds erratically to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Do ... are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Wipe it . Version 2/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com Do not subject the remote control to personal injury. To use the specified AA batteries. The effective range...
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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 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 (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of TV... video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of TV S-Video (AV2) - The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 2/29/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com It is the most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams...
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 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 (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of TV... video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of TV S-Video (AV2) - The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 2/29/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com It is the most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams...
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... the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote or side of your VCR. Refer to the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital... Cable for detailed information. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of your VCR to www.antennaweb.org for DTV /TV 1. Connect the "Output to...
... the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote or side of your VCR. Refer to the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital... Cable for detailed information. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of your VCR to www.antennaweb.org for DTV /TV 1. Connect the "Output to...
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... remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com following Steps 1 through 3 and then selecting either HDMI 2 or HDMI3; Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on...
... remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com following Steps 1 through 3 and then selecting either HDMI 2 or HDMI3; Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on...
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Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: 1. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the ... (white area) at the rear 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. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on your cable or satellite operator. ...
Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: 1. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the ... (white area) at the rear 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. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on your cable or satellite operator. ...
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... of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in Step 7. Turn off the power...remote or side of the HDTV. 3. If Component 1 is being used, then use Component 2 as the input and follow Steps 1 through 6; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output...
... of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in Step 7. Turn off the power...remote or side of the HDTV. 3. If Component 1 is being used, then use Component 2 as the input and follow Steps 1 through 6; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output...
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...: Refer to your Set Top Box and the other end to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in which your signal provider to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the audio... with the AV1 (yellow color area) input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the white...
...: Refer to your Set Top Box and the other end to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in which your signal provider to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the audio... with the AV1 (yellow color area) input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the white...
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... Control. 5. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A 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 FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable...the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your configuration, you can decide which option is already being used, please...
... Control. 5. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A 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 FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable...the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your configuration, you can decide which option is already being used, please...