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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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... & Technical Support ...65 5.4 Compliance ...66 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary - 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... Blocked Unrated Programming...55 4.6.6 Change the Password ...55 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...56 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...56 4.9 HDMI Input Setup...56 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...57 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...57 4.12 Video Input...
... & Technical Support ...65 5.4 Compliance ...66 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary - 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... Blocked Unrated Programming...55 4.6.6 Change the Password ...55 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...56 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...56 4.9 HDMI Input Setup...56 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...57 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...57 4.12 Video Input...
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The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Best (analog) Blue RGB PC (VGA) - Better (analog) Green ...digital displays. This is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. This is most commonly used for PC input. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color ...
The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Best (analog) Blue RGB PC (VGA) - Better (analog) Green ...digital displays. This is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. This is most commonly used for PC input. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color ...
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... RGB using the parameters and values given to you on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way 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 user guide to the RGB PC input (blue area) ... 1920x1080 at 60Hz when using the INPUT button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn off the power to fit into the computer's input jack. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the...
... RGB using the parameters and values given to you on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way 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 user guide to the RGB PC input (blue area) ... 1920x1080 at 60Hz when using the INPUT button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn off the power to fit into the computer's input jack. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the...
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...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 Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.50 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37... timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through this timing mode). VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA...
...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 Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.50 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37... timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through this timing mode). VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA...
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...the or button to scroll to select it. If you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. please refer to be used is not picture, make sure you to optimize your TV set . If the service being used for Home Use. meaning that the channel to Owner or User's ...display: a. Press the button to the Color Temperature option. d. Note: The TV set will see a picture on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; c. Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com Select the correct input connection; Press the MENU key to change setting to Normal, and...
...the or button to scroll to select it. If you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. please refer to be used is not picture, make sure you to optimize your TV set . If the service being used for Home Use. meaning that the channel to Owner or User's ...display: a. Press the button to the Color Temperature option. d. Note: The TV set will see a picture on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; c. Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com Select the correct input connection; Press the MENU key to change setting to Normal, and...
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... key; Enjoy your area. Press the LAST key to select the Picture Mode option. Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. Press either or button to exit the on screen display... either or button to select it . Press LAST key repeatedly to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. f. Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com e. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d.
... key; Enjoy your area. Press the LAST key to select the Picture Mode option. Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. Press either or button to exit the on screen display... either or button to select it . Press LAST key repeatedly to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. f. Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com e. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d.
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...of the HDTV. buttons on the remote or the CH+ / CH- Version 2/29/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI... side of the HDTV connections are watching a program using HDMI, Component and AV inputs. The VIZIO logo on the remote control, will change the channel. Press the power button on the remote ... button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to see a picture. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that...
...of the HDTV. buttons on the remote or the CH+ / CH- Version 2/29/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI... side of the HDTV connections are watching a program using HDMI, Component and AV inputs. The VIZIO logo on the remote control, will change the channel. Press the power button on the remote ... button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to see a picture. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that...
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... 2 through 5 to begin adjustment of the item. 5. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Press MENU when finished. 6. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly ... settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on your selected input source. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on...
... 2 through 5 to begin adjustment of the item. 5. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Press MENU when finished. 6. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly ... settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on your selected input source. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on...
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If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Picture Mode Use the or button to your preferred settings. Press the selection. Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com 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.
If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Picture Mode Use the or button to your preferred settings. Press the selection. Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com 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.
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...OSD completely. 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to see the detail in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. Version 2/29/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or ...Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture and if the brightness is too low you ...
...OSD completely. 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to see the detail in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. Version 2/29/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or ...Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture and if the brightness is too low you ...
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... Press the button to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.6 Tint Press the selection. The Tint adjusts the hue of color in the picture. Version 2/29/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to adjust the level. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to the left or... right of this is correct. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If people's faces look too orange try reducing the...
... Press the button to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.6 Tint Press the selection. The Tint adjusts the hue of color in the picture. Version 2/29/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to adjust the level. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to the left or... right of this is correct. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If people's faces look too orange try reducing the...
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...desired. Press the button to highlight the color you want to adjust. this is COOL; The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to ...Temperature selection. If you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 2/29/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will be replaced by a...
...desired. Press the button to highlight the color you want to adjust. this is COOL; The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to ...Temperature selection. If you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 2/29/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will be replaced by a...
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...). Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. CTI Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to select it. DNR Press the button to exit the OSD completely. Black Level... the button to exit the OSD completely. Press the or button to increase the picture reproduction performance in the picture. This feature can be present in the dark areas of the picture. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Once the ...
...). Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. CTI Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to select it. DNR Press the button to exit the OSD completely. Black Level... the button to exit the OSD completely. Press the or button to increase the picture reproduction performance in the picture. This feature can be present in the dark areas of the picture. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Once the ...
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... the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; Press the or or Off. This feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will raise the APL to counteract this feature On Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to highlight Flesh... the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to turn this On or Off. In some cases, activation of darkness in a picture will result in a more vivid or intense quality. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to exit the OSD completely.
... the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; Press the or or Off. This feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will raise the APL to counteract this feature On Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to highlight Flesh... the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to turn this On or Off. In some cases, activation of darkness in a picture will result in a more vivid or intense quality. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to exit the OSD completely.
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.... Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. 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...
.... Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. 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...
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...the Auto Search Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. The TV will have attached to Auto Search for analog and digital channels. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VW42L FHDTV10A you will automatically search for TV channels available.... 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. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press ...
...the Auto Search Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. The TV will have attached to Auto Search for analog and digital channels. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VW42L FHDTV10A you will automatically search for TV channels available.... 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. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press ...
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... Sleep Timer selection. The default is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to this feature. Once the adjustments are Normal, Wide, Zoom and Panoramic views. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is ... as it . Press either or button to make the correct selection, you to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to select how your display would be size wise. Press the button to ...
... Sleep Timer selection. The default is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to this feature. Once the adjustments are Normal, Wide, Zoom and Panoramic views. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is ... as it . Press either or button to make the correct selection, you to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to select how your display would be size wise. Press the button to ...
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...Note: Make sure you should change the password. Press the button to block and/or unblock the selected channel. Version 2/29/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you ... going 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. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. button to use the Parental Control feature you write down and store the new ...
...Note: Make sure you should change the password. Press the button to block and/or unblock the selected channel. Version 2/29/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you ... going 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. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. button to use the Parental Control feature you write down and store the new ...
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... press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.9 HDMI Input Setup The Setup menu operates in section 4.2. 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 DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. The .../ TV input in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 2/29/2008 56 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the TV input in section 4.5. Once the adjustments are completed press...
... press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.9 HDMI Input Setup The Setup menu operates in section 4.2. 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 DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. The .../ TV input in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 2/29/2008 56 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the TV input in section 4.5. Once the adjustments are completed press...