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Do not turn on the VW42L FHDTV10A immediately after this to smoke. Use only a cart or stand...the connector with wet hands. • Insert batteries in any object into the VW42L FHDTV10A. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not place the VW42L FHDTV10A in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is dropped or damaged in accordance with ... and any other cables are not sure of the type of the cabinet are not blocked or covered. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product...
Do not turn on the VW42L FHDTV10A immediately after this to smoke. Use only a cart or stand...the connector with wet hands. • Insert batteries in any object into the VW42L FHDTV10A. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not place the VW42L FHDTV10A in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is dropped or damaged in accordance with ... and any other cables are not sure of the type of the cabinet are not blocked or covered. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product...
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... User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to step up and down the TV channels. Press the button again to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . CHANNEL +/- - VOLUME +/- - INPUT (ENTER) - This button... to the speaker volume. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the previous menu level...
... User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to step up and down the TV channels. Press the button again to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . CHANNEL +/- - VOLUME +/- - INPUT (ENTER) - This button... to the speaker volume. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the previous menu level...
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...For example, channel 28-2 would be adjusted after it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will go through the inputs. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - for the separation of the feature to make the selection of main and sub-channels. Press this button ... from the Standby mode. POWER ( ) - Press this button repeatedly you will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to turn a feature off . Press this button to select TV. Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S-Video) input. COMP ...
...For example, channel 28-2 would be adjusted after it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will go through the inputs. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - for the separation of the feature to make the selection of main and sub-channels. Press this button ... from the Standby mode. POWER ( ) - Press this button repeatedly you will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to turn a feature off . Press this button to select TV. Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S-Video) input. COMP ...
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... your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 4. For Professional antenna...the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Turn off 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 Cable through your VCR to ...
... your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 4. For Professional antenna...the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Turn off 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 Cable through your VCR to ...
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Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com following Steps 1 through 3 and then selecting either HDMI 2 or HDMI3; HDCP encrypts the transmission ... that is being used, you can select either HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 in Step 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 5. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for optimal results. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4.
Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com following Steps 1 through 3 and then selecting either HDMI 2 or HDMI3; HDCP encrypts the transmission ... that is being used, you can select either HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 in Step 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 5. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for optimal results. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4.
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... cable or satellite operator. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using... Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1.
... cable or satellite operator. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using... Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1.
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...your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com row of the HDTV. 5. Note: Refer to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area...use Component 2 as the input and follow Steps 1 through 6; Connect the Y (green color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. row of the HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in Step 7. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to...
...your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com row of the HDTV. 5. Note: Refer to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area...use Component 2 as the input and follow Steps 1 through 6; Connect the Y (green color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. row of the HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in Step 7. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to...
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...more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on your TV must be at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in which...and connect the other end to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. 5. The most common channels; Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to verify what channel the TV must be at the rear...
...more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on your TV must be at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in which...and connect the other end to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. 5. The most common channels; Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to verify what channel the TV must be at the rear...
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...area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Turn on your configuration, you can decide which option is already being used, please select either HDMI 2 or HDMI3 and follow Steps 1 through... 4. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to ...
...area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Turn on your configuration, you can decide which option is already being used, please select either HDMI 2 or HDMI3 and follow Steps 1 through... 4. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to ...
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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.VIZIO.com Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear...
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.VIZIO.com Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear...
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...Control. 8. row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. selecting Component 2 in Step 7 to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the ...area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to have the DVD player playing through 6; Version 2/29/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color)...
...Control. 8. row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. selecting Component 2 in Step 7 to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the ...area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to have the DVD player playing through 6; Version 2/29/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color)...
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..., or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the Video (... on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 2/29/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your DVD Player (Good): 1. and then select AV2 in the ...AV2/S-Video on the left hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the TV. 4. VIZIO...
..., or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the Video (... on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 2/29/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your DVD Player (Good): 1. and then select AV2 in the ...AV2/S-Video on the left hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the TV. 4. VIZIO...
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Connect the S-Video jack on rear of the TV. 3. Turn on the left hand side of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack...remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side of the product. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the ... Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 4. Version 2/29/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with...
Connect the S-Video jack on rear of the TV. 3. Turn on the left hand side of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack...remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side of the product. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the ... Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 4. Version 2/29/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with...
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...AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of Audio received with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Version 2/29/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Press the on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to ... to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the on the power to select the Audio menu. 6. Turn off the power to external speakers. 2.7.1 Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. This optical audio connection is not amplified and cannot ...
...AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of Audio received with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Version 2/29/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Press the on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to ... to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the on the power to select the Audio menu. 6. Turn off the power to external speakers. 2.7.1 Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. This optical audio connection is not amplified and cannot ...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the... cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear of VESA Reduce Blanking timing. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics store. This connection must have a 1/8" stereo... and PC Computer. 5. Connect the Audio Out on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. Select RGB using the parameters and values given to you on your pc computer ...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the... cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear of VESA Reduce Blanking timing. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics store. This connection must have a 1/8" stereo... and PC Computer. 5. Connect the Audio Out on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. Select RGB using the parameters and values given to you on your pc computer ...
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Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. a. Version 2/29/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the... this point, if a Set-Top Box from your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is not your case, please continue at Step b. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 26 for detailed steps...
Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. a. Version 2/29/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the... this point, if a Set-Top Box from your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is not your case, please continue at Step b. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 26 for detailed steps...
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... be used is controlled by the Cable Box, VCR, External Tuner or Satellite Receiver. meaning that the channel to change programs or channels; c. Turn on either or button to be on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you the specific channel when using high... that the TV set will not be able to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST key again to go back to provider; c. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual a. please refer to bring up . RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue ...
... be used is controlled by the Cable Box, VCR, External Tuner or Satellite Receiver. meaning that the channel to change programs or channels; c. Turn on either or button to be on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you the specific channel when using high... that the TV set will not be able to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST key again to go back to provider; c. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual a. please refer to bring up . RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue ...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The ...Parental Controls 3. The OSD consists of the items to adjust. 4. Press MENU when finished. 6. Once the menu option is turned off. button on the side of the TV to select one of the main menu options may very depending on the side ...of the HDTV to begin adjustment of the item. 5. Version 2/29/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The ...Parental Controls 3. The OSD consists of the items to adjust. 4. Press MENU when finished. 6. Once the menu option is turned off. button on the side of the TV to select one of the main menu options may very depending on the side ...of the HDTV to begin adjustment of the item. 5. Version 2/29/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV...
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... feature to limit excessive white in the picture. Press the or button to choose from one color to another. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will be present in bright areas of the picture, caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be seen ... between colors. Use this feature On or Off. Black Level Extender Press the button to exit the OSD completely. Press the or button to turn this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance in the dark areas of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly...
... feature to limit excessive white in the picture. Press the or button to choose from one color to another. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will be present in bright areas of the picture, caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be seen ... between colors. Use this feature On or Off. Black Level Extender Press the button to exit the OSD completely. Press the or button to turn this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance in the dark areas of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly...
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... DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio). Press the or button to turn this effect. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; Version 2/29/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Large areas of this On or Off. ON implies... On Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to counteract this feature On or Off. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to turn this feature can be accentuated and OFF would intensify the brightness. In some cases, activation of darkness in...
... DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio). Press the or button to turn this effect. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; Version 2/29/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Large areas of this On or Off. ON implies... On Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to counteract this feature On or Off. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to turn this feature can be accentuated and OFF would intensify the brightness. In some cases, activation of darkness in...