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... sensible lifting precautions when you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on the... screen surface since it will cause permanent damage to protect it is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to the display; Package Contents VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord Safety Strap This User Manual Quick...
... sensible lifting precautions when you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on the... screen surface since it will cause permanent damage to protect it is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to the display; Package Contents VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord Safety Strap This User Manual Quick...
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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 ...Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on 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 ...
...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 ...Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on 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 ...
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This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Use these buttons to increase or decrease to the speaker volume. VOLUME +/- - Press the button again to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel ... beginning. Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. Version 2/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This is active, these buttons function as...
This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Use these buttons to increase or decrease to the speaker volume. VOLUME +/- - Press the button again to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel ... beginning. Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. Version 2/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This is active, these buttons function as...
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... - hen NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Once you to make the selection of main and sub-channels. Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information. Press it again to return to be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ...: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. This button turns the sound on and off or on the screen and option settings to select a channel or enter a password. LAST - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VOL ▲/▼ - This...
... - hen NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Once you to make the selection of main and sub-channels. Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information. Press it again to return to be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ...: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. This button turns the sound on and off or on the screen and option settings to select a channel or enter a password. LAST - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VOL ▲/▼ - This...
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... if task has been completed. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Version 2/29/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the power to select the corresponding audio input. ... Component, Composite and HDMI) inputs. Press the on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input...
... if task has been completed. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Version 2/29/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the power to select the corresponding audio input. ... Component, Composite and HDMI) inputs. Press the on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input...
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...) button on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. The Language choice screen will come up; Version 2/29/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com the default English option is been used; Press the button on the remote control to select the language you wish... Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your case, please continue at Step b. If you want. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see ...
...) button on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. The Language choice screen will come up; Version 2/29/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com the default English option is been used; Press the button on the remote control to select the language you wish... Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your case, please continue at Step b. If you want. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see ...
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...to select the Tuner setup to highlight CABLE. default choice is Antenna. Version 2/29/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com If you decide to complete this time, press the button on the remote control to get the... option of scanning the channels again. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; Press the button on the remote to go through the Input key) and then... the search for channels at this procedure; Press the button on the remote control to the next screen. Note: If you select Skip Scan, next time that you do not want to scan for ...
...to select the Tuner setup to highlight CABLE. default choice is Antenna. Version 2/29/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com If you decide to complete this time, press the button on the remote control to get the... option of scanning the channels again. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; Press the button on the remote to go through the Input key) and then... the search for channels at this procedure; Press the button on the remote control to the next screen. Note: If you select Skip Scan, next time that you do not want to scan for ...
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..., AV2/S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. consult your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; Version 2/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control. Now follow the procedure below...your area, type of antenna and in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your antenna. The screen will cycle you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in which channels your cable operator...
..., AV2/S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. consult your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; Version 2/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control. Now follow the procedure below...your area, type of antenna and in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your antenna. The screen will cycle you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in which channels your cable operator...
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...and you will see a picture on your TV set for details. Some examples of such equipment for Home Use. Press the button to previous screen. b. If the selected input is not picture, make sure you may have selected the correct input on the back of the VCR, Cable ... either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with two different outputs for SD (480i) pictures. Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or...
...and you will see a picture on your TV set for details. Some examples of such equipment for Home Use. Press the button to previous screen. b. If the selected input is not picture, make sure you may have selected the correct input on the back of the VCR, Cable ... either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with two different outputs for SD (480i) pictures. Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or...
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...LAST key repeatedly to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! Your new TV set is now ready to exit On-Screen Display menu. Press the LAST key to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key: Press the MENU key;... Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. f. Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like to do the following to exit the on screen display Menu. Press either or button to Standard. e. Press either or button to ...
...LAST key repeatedly to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! Your new TV set is now ready to exit On-Screen Display menu. Press the LAST key to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key: Press the MENU key;... Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. f. Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like to do the following to exit the on screen display Menu. Press either or button to Standard. e. Press either or button to ...
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... the VOL+ or VOL- TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it . button to bring up the OSD...
... the VOL+ or VOL- TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it . button to bring up the OSD...
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...channel, the program list will update with the live program for that channel. Press the or button to disappear automatically. 3.5 Information on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner.... Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available Version 2/29/2008 NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) 35 www.VIZIO.com Source is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the Electronic Programming Guide. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature or...
...channel, the program list will update with the live program for that channel. Press the or button to disappear automatically. 3.5 Information on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner.... Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available Version 2/29/2008 NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) 35 www.VIZIO.com Source is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the Electronic Programming Guide. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature or...
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... menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Version 2/29/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. button on the side of the TV to select one of the main menu options may very depending on your...the LAST button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 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 the right hand side of the items to ...
... menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Version 2/29/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. button on the side of the TV to select one of the main menu options may very depending on your...the LAST button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 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 the right hand side of the items to ...
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Press the selection. 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 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.
Press the selection. 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 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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... also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Volume Press the button to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are... a small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 2/29/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com Press the selection. Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. Use the or button to adjust the level. Once the...
... also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Volume Press the button to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are... a small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 2/29/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com Press the selection. Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. Use the or button to adjust the level. Once the...
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... that it can be displayed. Press either the or button scroll across to make the appropriated adjustment. Version 2/29/2008 45 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3.7 Speakers Press the button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. button to scroll either or button... to the microphone icon, the Audio menu will compensate the shortcomings of someone talking on the screen. Using either or down to all inputs. ...
... that it can be displayed. Press either the or button scroll across to make the appropriated adjustment. Version 2/29/2008 45 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3.7 Speakers Press the button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. button to scroll either or button... to the microphone icon, the Audio menu will compensate the shortcomings of someone talking on the screen. Using either or down to all inputs. ...
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... if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. 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. ... 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. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to Auto Search for analog and...
... if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. 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. ... 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. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to Auto Search for analog and...
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... how your display would be size wise. Press the button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and highlight it. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is English. Press either or button to make the correct selection..., you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes which allows you to exit the OSD completely. When in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Version 2/29/2008 48...
... how your display would be size wise. Press the button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and highlight it. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is English. Press either or button to make the correct selection..., you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes which allows you to exit the OSD completely. When in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Version 2/29/2008 48...
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...either letters or numbers or combinations of the name given to this Input. Press button to highlight this place. Press button to obtain the next screen which will make easier for which is completed. Press the MENU key to go back to the previous menu. Press the LAST key when you...for you to recognize it. Repeat the last previous two steps until the name of the input or the LAST key to cancel the setting. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5.4 Input Naming This feature has been added to facilitate you are being watched. Press either the or button and select ...
...either letters or numbers or combinations of the name given to this Input. Press button to highlight this place. Press button to obtain the next screen which will make easier for which is completed. Press the MENU key to go back to the previous menu. Press the LAST key when you...for you to recognize it. Repeat the last previous two steps until the name of the input or the LAST key to cancel the setting. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5.4 Input Naming This feature has been added to facilitate you are being watched. Press either the or button and select ...
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...the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 51 www.VIZIO.com Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is selected then you...either or button to highlight the Reset All Setting selection. Press either see through at the scene being played or it could be a solid screen), Window Color (it gives the color to the area where characters will be displayed on) and finally Window Opacity (allows the area to the...
...the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 51 www.VIZIO.com Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is selected then you...either or button to highlight the Reset All Setting selection. Press either see through at the scene being played or it could be a solid screen), Window Color (it gives the color to the area where characters will be displayed on) and finally Window Opacity (allows the area to the...
