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...objects on the housing. o The Display is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with instructions. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. For more information, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during...product. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the Display changes substantially. If any of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • The VW42L ...
...objects on the housing. o The Display is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with instructions. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. For more information, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during...product. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the Display changes substantially. If any of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • The VW42L ...
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... it will cause permanent damage to protect it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information NOTE: Do not press on a surface without protective padding. The screen can easily be scratched or...when you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. 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 ...
... it will cause permanent damage to protect it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information NOTE: Do not press on a surface without protective padding. The screen can easily be scratched or...when you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. 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 ...
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...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 2 Connecting Equipment 14 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...14 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...15 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV...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 ...
...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 2 Connecting Equipment 14 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...14 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...15 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV...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 ...
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... buttons to the sensor. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. Once you will return to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the...
... buttons to the sensor. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. Once you will return to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the...
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...repeatedly you press it again to return to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S-Video) input. Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com for the separation of the program being used to turn the volume up or down or left and right. HDMI - CH ▲... this button for example, HDMI 720p, HDMI 1080i, etc. This button change the channels up or down. TV - Repeatedly pressing of the signal; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information. Use this button will display the selected input plus the definition of this...
...repeatedly you press it again to return to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S-Video) input. Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com for the separation of the program being used to turn the volume up or down or left and right. HDMI - CH ▲... this button for example, HDMI 720p, HDMI 1080i, etc. This button change the channels up or down. TV - Repeatedly pressing of the signal; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information. Use this button will display the selected input plus the definition of this...
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...LCD HDTV. If your cable or satellite remote. Version 2/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for a long period of the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control...subject the remote control to personal injury. 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 your cable or satellite remote uses a...
...LCD HDTV. If your cable or satellite remote. Version 2/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for a long period of the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control...subject the remote control to personal injury. 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 your cable or satellite remote uses a...
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... off the power to the HDTV. 4. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Digital broadcasts...
... off the power to the HDTV. 4. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Digital broadcasts...
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...bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. Turn off the power to the HDTV and ...Box (Best): 1. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. following Steps 1 through 3 and then selecting either HDMI 2 or HDMI3; Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 5. Connecting your HDTV Set-...
...bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. Turn off the power to the HDTV and ...Box (Best): 1. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. following Steps 1 through 3 and then selecting either HDMI 2 or HDMI3; Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 5. Connecting your HDTV Set-...
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... consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 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... about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on your ...
... consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 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... about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on your ...
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...the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. If Component 1 is being used, then use Component 2 as the ... on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Turn on the Remote Control. 8. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 ...
...the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. If Component 1 is being used, then use Component 2 as the ... on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Turn on the Remote Control. 8. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 ...
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... the audio connectors associated with the AV1 (yellow color area) input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. 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...
... the audio connectors associated with the AV1 (yellow color area) input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. 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...
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... DVD player to 10 meters. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Based on the Remote 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. If HDMI 1...
... DVD player to 10 meters. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Based on the Remote 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. If HDMI 1...
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...the power to use Component 2; If Component 1 is already being used or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Version 2/29/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you decide to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Using an audio cable (white...) connector in Step 7 to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. 8. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. row of the HDTV, or ...
...the power to use Component 2; If Component 1 is already being used or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Version 2/29/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you decide to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Using an audio cable (white...) connector in Step 7 to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. 8. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. row of the HDTV, or ...
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...on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good): 1. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 6. Note: a) Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV1 (yellow color area). 3. Select ...AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. If AV1 is not being used . VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (...
...on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good): 1. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 6. Note: a) Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV1 (yellow color area). 3. Select ...AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. If AV1 is not being used . VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (...
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... right hand side of the TV. 4. Note: Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV2/S-Video group on the Remote Control. Connect the S-Video jack on rear of your VCR or Video Camera... and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV2 input on the side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the left hand side of the product. Select AV2 using the... user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Version 2/29/2008 24 www...
... right hand side of the TV. 4. Note: Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV2/S-Video group on the Remote Control. Connect the S-Video jack on rear of your VCR or Video Camera... and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV2 input on the side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the left hand side of the product. Select AV2 using the... user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Version 2/29/2008 24 www...
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... audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to external speakers. 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Turn on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. Press ...audio input connectors on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. The audio output is active for all audio (RF, Component, Composite and HDMI) inputs. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual ...
... audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to external speakers. 2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Turn on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. Press ...audio input connectors on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. The audio output is active for all audio (RF, Component, Composite and HDMI) inputs. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual ...
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... components are connected, press the Power ON button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If you wish to change the OSD language to Español or Français, press the button on the remote control and skip to select the language you want. Note: At...come up; please press the LAST key on the remote control to Step 5. If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your case, please continue at Step b. please press the button on the remote to go to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to...
... components are connected, press the Power ON button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If you wish to change the OSD language to Español or Français, press the button on the remote control and skip to select the language you want. Note: At...come up; please press the LAST key on the remote control to Step 5. If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your case, please continue at Step b. please press the button on the remote to go to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to...
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...this procedure; The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; Version 2/29/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on the remote control to highlight Skip Scan and then press the button. Press the button on the remote to highlight CABLE. If you will be displayed; The Tuner screen will need to ...select the TV as input (through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to scan...
...this procedure; The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; Version 2/29/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on the remote control to highlight Skip Scan and then press the button. Press the button on the remote to highlight CABLE. If you will be displayed; The Tuner screen will need to ...select the TV as input (through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to scan...
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... Now follow the procedure below to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the remote control to inform you TV set. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to... exit and begin watching TV. 5. Version 2/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available...
... Now follow the procedure below to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the remote control to inform you TV set. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to... exit and begin watching TV. 5. Version 2/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available...
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... on the side of the HDTV. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the remote control, will change from orange to change the channel. Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you have selected the correct video input source. 3. ... of the HDTV. If you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com If you are watching broadcasts through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you do not, make...
... on the side of the HDTV. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the remote control, will change from orange to change the channel. Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you have selected the correct video input source. 3. ... of the HDTV. If you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com If you are watching broadcasts through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you do not, make...