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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 ...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...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Backlight ...38 4.2.3 Brightness...38 4.2.4 Contrast ...39 4.2.5 Color ...39 4.2.6 Tint...39 4.2.7 Sharpness ...40 4.2.8 Color...
... 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 ...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...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Backlight ...38 4.2.3 Brightness...38 4.2.4 Contrast ...39 4.2.5 Color ...39 4.2.6 Tint...39 4.2.7 Sharpness ...40 4.2.8 Color...
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Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...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 ...... ...57 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...57 4.12 Video Input Setup...57 4.13 Video Input Parental Control ...58 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...58 4.14.1 Auto Adjust ...58 4.14.2 Backlight ...58 4.14.3 Brightness...59 4.14.4 Contrast ...59 4.14.5 Color Temperature...59 4.14.6 H-SIZE...60 4.14.7 H. Position ...60 4....
Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...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 ...... ...57 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...57 4.12 Video Input Setup...57 4.13 Video Input Parental Control ...58 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...58 4.14.1 Auto Adjust ...58 4.14.2 Backlight ...58 4.14.3 Brightness...59 4.14.4 Contrast ...59 4.14.5 Color Temperature...59 4.14.6 H-SIZE...60 4.14.7 H. Position ...60 4....
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...and Side of TV S-Video (AV2) - The complete video signal is the most commonly used video connection. Separating the color in color. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is separated into three signals, one containing the black...cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Best (digital Good (analog) Black DTV Coaxial RF. Better (analog) Green...
...and Side of TV S-Video (AV2) - The complete video signal is the most commonly used video connection. Separating the color in color. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is separated into three signals, one containing the black...cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Best (digital Good (analog) Black DTV Coaxial RF. Better (analog) Green...
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... of an output of 1920x1080 at one end of the HDTV. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, please refer to the pc or graphic card's ... Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com This connection must have a 1/8" stereo mini plug at 60Hz when using the INPUT button on your... pc computer and the other end to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (...
... of an output of 1920x1080 at one end of the HDTV. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, please refer to the pc or graphic card's ... Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com This connection must have a 1/8" stereo mini plug at 60Hz when using the INPUT button on your... pc computer and the other end to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (...
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... Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set up...) Horizontal Values Vertical Values (Pixels) (Lines) 1920 1080 32 1 32 3 64 27 2048 1111 66.7 kHz 60 Hz N N 136.5 60 Version 2/29/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com
... Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set up...) Horizontal Values Vertical Values (Pixels) (Lines) 1920 1080 32 1 32 3 64 27 2048 1111 66.7 kHz 60 Hz N N 136.5 60 Version 2/29/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com
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...television station or program selected by the equipment sending the signal. c. Make the physical connection or hook up the Menu display. this is not picture, make sure you to optimize your TV set for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels would help you have to change programs or... or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). The TV set will see a picture on either or button to call your TV set . Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com b. Note: The TV set will not be used is RF, you will be on your TV set...
...television station or program selected by the equipment sending the signal. c. Make the physical connection or hook up the Menu display. this is not picture, make sure you to optimize your TV set for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels would help you have to change programs or... or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). The TV set will see a picture on either or button to call your TV set . Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com b. Note: The TV set will not be used is RF, you will be on your TV set...
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... either or button to select it, Press either or button to change the Picture Mode option to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. Press either or button to automatically... reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is now ready to choose the proper Time...screen display Menu. Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Press either or button scroll across to Standard. Press the LAST key to select the Picture Mode option. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. The next screen will...
... either or button to select it, Press either or button to change the Picture Mode option to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. Press either or button to automatically... reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is now ready to choose the proper Time...screen display Menu. Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Press either or button scroll across to Standard. Press the LAST key to select the Picture Mode option. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. The next screen will...
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... of the HDTV. buttons on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to see a picture. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV connections are secure... Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the remote control, will change the channel. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any... work if you do not, make sure that all of the HDTV. b. Version 2/29/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com If you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged...
... of the HDTV. buttons on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to see a picture. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV connections are secure... Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the remote control, will change the channel. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any... work if you do not, make sure that all of the HDTV. b. Version 2/29/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com If you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged...
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... remote control or the CH + or CH - Repeat steps 2 through 5 to select one of the other settings. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or...the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Note: Some of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Version 2/29/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button on ...
... remote control or the CH + or CH - Repeat steps 2 through 5 to select one of the other settings. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or...the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Note: Some of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Version 2/29/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button on ...
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If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are available for you to set or adjust them to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. button to highlight the Picture Mode Use the or button to your preferred settings.
If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are available for you to set or adjust them to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. button to highlight the Picture Mode Use the or button to your preferred settings.
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...is too low you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. If the brightness is too high the picture will not be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available ...LAST button repeatedly to highlight the Brightness selection. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the picture. Press the button to see the detail in the picture. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. Use the or button to adjust the level. Use ...
...is too low you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. If the brightness is too high the picture will not be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available ...LAST button repeatedly to highlight the Brightness selection. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the picture. Press the button to see the detail in the picture. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. Use the or button to adjust the level. Use ...
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The Color adjusts the amount of the picture. Version 2/29/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.4 Contrast Press the button to adjust .... 4.2.5 Color Press the button to adjust the level. The Tint adjusts the hue of color in the picture. In most cases, the default middle position is often too much color. If people's faces look at flesh... the button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the bright parts of a picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Use the or...
The Color adjusts the amount of the picture. Version 2/29/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.4 Contrast Press the button to adjust .... 4.2.5 Color Press the button to adjust the level. The Tint adjusts the hue of color in the picture. In most cases, the default middle position is often too much color. If people's faces look at flesh... the button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the bright parts of a picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Use the or...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Once the adjustments are completed press ...and the menu page will disappear and be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see.... The default is the 9300K setting. Press the or button if you wish to adjust the level. Version 2/29/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Once the adjustments are completed press ...and the menu page will disappear and be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will disappear and be replaced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see.... The default is the 9300K setting. Press the or button if you wish to adjust the level. Version 2/29/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com
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... button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to increase the picture reproduction performance in the picture. Use this feature On or Off. Use this feature On or Off. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST... Press either the or button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. Press the or button to turn this feature to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for Advanced...
... button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to increase the picture reproduction performance in the picture. Use this feature On or Off. Use this feature On or Off. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST... Press either the or button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. Press the or button to turn this feature to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for Advanced...
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... or Off. Press the or button to highlight the DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio). with a more pleasing production of sky and flesh color. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to exit the OSD completely. button to turn this feature On Once the adjustments are completed...repeatedly to turn this On or Off. This feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will result in a more vivid or intense quality. Version 2/29/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Large areas of this feature will raise the APL to counteract this feature can...
... or Off. Press the or button to highlight the DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio). with a more pleasing production of sky and flesh color. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to exit the OSD completely. button to turn this feature On Once the adjustments are completed...repeatedly to turn this On or Off. This feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will result in a more vivid or intense quality. Version 2/29/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Large areas of this feature will raise the APL to counteract this feature can...
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... TV is pressed. Use the or button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the selection. Use the or button to highlight the Bass selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on ...the remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Volume Indicator Bar will disappear and be replaced by a small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the volume...
... TV is pressed. Use the or button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the selection. Use the or button to highlight the Bass selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on ...the remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Volume Indicator Bar will disappear and be replaced by a small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the volume...
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...button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to exit the OSD completely. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. Version 2/29/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, ...the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you did not do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VW42L FHDTV10A you will ...
...button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to exit the OSD completely. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. Version 2/29/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, ...the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you did not do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VW42L FHDTV10A you will ...
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... completely. 4.5.3 Wide The Wide option is English. Version 2/29/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Press the button until the SETUP page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit.... Note: The H/V Position works only with AV, Component and HDMI inputs. 4.5.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Language selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. The default is the feature which allows ...
... completely. 4.5.3 Wide The Wide option is English. Version 2/29/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Press the button until the SETUP page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit.... Note: The H/V Position works only with AV, Component and HDMI inputs. 4.5.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Language selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. The default is the feature which allows ...
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... set in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 51) does NOT reset the password. Version 2/29/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to display the PARENTAL The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by... turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the Menu button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Once the adjustments are going to use the Parental Control feature...
... set in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 51) does NOT reset the password. Version 2/29/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to display the PARENTAL The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by... turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the Menu button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Once the adjustments are going to use the Parental Control feature...
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... The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. ...Version 2/29/2008 56 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD ...
... The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. ...Version 2/29/2008 56 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD ...