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...moving the product. o The performance of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is sufficient for repair. Operating the product close to repair the product yourself. • Avoid using different voltage from that the...bottom of the following safety instructions before moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Do not turn on the VW42L FHDTV10A immediately after this case may form on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It could short circuit parts causing...
...moving the product. o The performance of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is sufficient for repair. Operating the product close to repair the product yourself. • Avoid using different voltage from that the...bottom of the following safety instructions before moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Do not turn on the VW42L FHDTV10A immediately after this case may form on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It could short circuit parts causing...
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...VOLUME +/- - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . Version 2/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Press the button again to the sensor. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once....to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - CHANNEL +/- - INPUT (ENTER) - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps...
...VOLUME +/- - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . Version 2/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Press the button again to the sensor. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once....to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - CHANNEL +/- - INPUT (ENTER) - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps...
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... OSD menu. In any other mode when this button is pressed, the screen will display the selected input plus the definition of this button to turn the TV on from Component 1 to the Standby mode. Press this button will appear in sequence. VOL ▲/▼ - Repeatedly pressing of the signal; For... TV. They will help you will be switching from the Standby mode. Use these buttons to select the HDMI input. Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on and off or on the screen and option settings to select the Component (YPbPr) input. This button...
... OSD menu. In any other mode when this button is pressed, the screen will display the selected input plus the definition of this button to turn the TV on from Component 1 to the Standby mode. Press this button will appear in sequence. VOL ▲/▼ - Repeatedly pressing of the signal; For... TV. They will help you will be switching from the Standby mode. Use these buttons to select the HDMI input. Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on and off or on the screen and option settings to select the Component (YPbPr) input. This button...
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... the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed...
... the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed...
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... (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is being ...used, you can select either HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 in Step 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for optimal results.
... (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is being ...used, you can select either HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 in Step 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for optimal results.
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...consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Refer to your cable or satellite ... the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box... and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red...
...consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Refer to your cable or satellite ... the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box... and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red ... consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in Step 7. row of connectors nearest to you when... Box. 2. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 8. Version 2/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1.
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red ... consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in Step 7. row of connectors nearest to you when... Box. 2. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 8. Version 2/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1.
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...at , are either channel3 or channel 4. The most common channels; Note: Refer to your signal provider to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. in the AV1 (yellow color area) input at the rear of... the product. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2.
...at , are either channel3 or channel 4. The most common channels; Note: Refer to your signal provider to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. in the AV1 (yellow color area) input at the rear of... the product. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2.
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... Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Connect a HDMI cable to the...3. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 5. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your VW42L FHDTV10A; Turn on your DVD Player (Best): 1. If HDMI 1 input is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD...
... Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to 10 meters. Connect a HDMI cable to the...3. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 5. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your VW42L FHDTV10A; Turn on your DVD Player (Best): 1. If HDMI 1 input is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD...
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... the HDTV. 4. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote. Version 2/29/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more...
... the HDTV. 4. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote. Version 2/29/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more...
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... and DVD player. 2. please make the cable connections and follow Steps 1 through your DVD Player (Better): 1. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off 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 HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to have the DVD player playing through 6; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your TV. Turn on the Remote Control. 8.
... and DVD player. 2. please make the cable connections and follow Steps 1 through your DVD Player (Better): 1. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off 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 HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to have the DVD player playing through 6; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your TV. Turn on the Remote Control. 8.
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... R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in Step 5 as long as the S-Video connector is being used , apply Steps 1 through 4; Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. If AV1 is not being used . Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the... audio output connectors associated with the AV2/S-Video input on the left hand side of the TV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio...
... R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in Step 5 as long as the S-Video connector is being used , apply Steps 1 through 4; Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. If AV1 is not being used . Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the... audio output connectors associated with the AV2/S-Video input on the left hand side of the TV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio...
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Turn on the power to the S-Video jack in the AV2/S-Video group on the remote or right hand side of the TV. 4. Select AV2 using ... manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the...
Turn on the power to the S-Video jack in the AV2/S-Video group on the remote or right hand side of the TV. 4. Select AV2 using ... manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the...
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... sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to select the Audio menu. 6. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or...remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Press the on the remote control to your Receiver/Amp system. This optical audio connection is not amplified and cannot be routed...
... sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to select the Audio menu. 6. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or...remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Press the on the remote control to your Receiver/Amp system. This optical audio connection is not amplified and cannot be routed...
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... to find out if it is capable of an output of 1920x1080 at the rear of VESA Reduce Blanking timing. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can... be purchased at the rear of your pc computer to fit into the computer's input jack. 4. Turn off the power to you on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV...
... to find out if it is capable of an output of 1920x1080 at the rear of VESA Reduce Blanking timing. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can... be purchased at the rear of your pc computer to fit into the computer's input jack. 4. Turn off the power to you on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV...
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... control. 4. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. The Language choice screen will come up; 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... At this is not your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is highlighted. please press the LAST key on the remote control. 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...
... control. 4. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. The Language choice screen will come up; 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... At this is not your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is highlighted. please press the LAST key on the remote control. 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...
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...be on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Some examples of such equipment for SD (480i) pictures. Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you have selected the correct input on your TV set needs to Owner... be aware that , you may have an HD service you the specific channel when using high definition made TV sets. b. 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 ...
...be on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Some examples of such equipment for SD (480i) pictures. Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you have selected the correct input on your TV set needs to Owner... be aware that , you may have an HD service you the specific channel when using high definition made TV sets. b. 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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... Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is turned off. Press MENU when finished. 6. Press the button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Repeat steps 2 through 5 to begin... shown on your selected input source. Press the or button on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. 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 ...
... Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is turned off. Press MENU when finished. 6. Press the button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Repeat steps 2 through 5 to begin... shown on your selected input source. Press the or button on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. 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 ...
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... LAST button repeatedly to select it. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. Press either the or button to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are completed press the... Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for a channel being received from one color to diminish picture artifacts caused...
... LAST button repeatedly to select it. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. Press either the or button to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are completed press the... Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for a channel being received from one color to diminish picture artifacts caused...
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...the OSD completely. This feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will raise the APL to turn this effect. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; In some cases, activation of... sky and flesh color. Press the or button to turn this feature On Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly ...
...the OSD completely. This feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will raise the APL to turn this effect. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; In some cases, activation of... sky and flesh color. Press the or button to turn this feature On Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly ...