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...of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of the product may function abnormally. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the VX42L LCD HDTV. • The VX42L LCD HDTV should be used for the installation, ...the housing is provided. • Never push any other moisture. Ensure that specified in a safe place for cleaning the VX42L LCD HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Read the following rules should be used for cleaning the product. Do not use abrasive cleaners. • Always ...
...of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of the product may function abnormally. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the VX42L LCD HDTV. • The VX42L LCD HDTV should be used for the installation, ...the housing is provided. • Never push any other moisture. Ensure that specified in a safe place for cleaning the VX42L LCD HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Read the following rules should be used for cleaning the product. Do not use abrasive cleaners. • Always ...
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...surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information VIP Services ...Brochure Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional...
...surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information VIP Services ...Brochure Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...11 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote...Computer ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...25 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...29 3.4 Program Information...30 3.5 Information on HDTV...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...11 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote...Computer ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...25 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...29 3.4 Program Information...30 3.5 Information on HDTV...
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...Remote ...50 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 5.1 Maintenance...50 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...51 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...52 5.4 Compliance ...53 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...53 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 54 6.1 Specifications ...54 6.2 Glossary - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...38 4.5 DTV / TV... ...39 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...40 4.6.1 Channel Block ...40 4.6.2 TV Rating...41 4.6.3 Movie Rating...41 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...42 4.6.5 Change the Password ...42 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment...
...Remote ...50 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 5.1 Maintenance...50 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...51 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...52 5.4 Compliance ...53 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...53 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 54 6.1 Specifications ...54 6.2 Glossary - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...38 4.5 DTV / TV... ...39 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...40 4.6.1 Channel Block ...40 4.6.2 TV Rating...41 4.6.3 Movie Rating...41 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...42 4.6.5 Change the Password ...42 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - This is active, these buttons to the previous menu level. Press the button again to the speaker volume. Menu - While the OSD is the window through which all of the TV indicates this ... sequence, you have stepped through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. The orange color band on the rear of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. The S-Video, if connected, will...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - This is active, these buttons to the previous menu level. Press the button again to the speaker volume. Menu - While the OSD is the window through which all of the TV indicates this ... sequence, you have stepped through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. The orange color band on the rear of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. The S-Video, if connected, will...
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VOL (+ or -) - MENU - EXIT - OK - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Use these buttons to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Blinks when the remote operates. Number Button Pad - When selecting a digital channel directly use ... display. Use this button to the Standby mode. INFO - Note: this . These buttons turn the TV on and off. CH (+ or -) - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
VOL (+ or -) - MENU - EXIT - OK - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Use these buttons to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Blinks when the remote operates. Number Button Pad - When selecting a digital channel directly use ... display. Use this button to the Standby mode. INFO - Note: this . These buttons turn the TV on and off. CH (+ or -) - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
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...of the batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry.... Do not attempt to personal injury. Make sure that may pose a fire risk or lead to clean the remote control with a clean, damp cloth. Avoid humidity. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. This may result in...
...of the batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry.... Do not attempt to personal injury. Make sure that may pose a fire risk or lead to clean the remote control with a clean, damp cloth. Avoid humidity. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. This may result in...
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...the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn on 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 the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 ...
...the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn on 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 the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 ...
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... to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display...cable to your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top ...
... to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display...cable to your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top ...
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...input (white area) at 60Hz from a PC. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of PC formats. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box... and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of...
...input (white area) at 60Hz from a PC. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of PC formats. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box... and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of...
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...your cable or satellite operator. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect... corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Turn off the power to the HDTV... already using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end...
...your cable or satellite operator. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect... corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Turn off the power to the HDTV... already using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end...
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... your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video... manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Select AV2 using the...
... your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video... manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Select AV2 using the...
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...end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO VX42L for optimal results. Based on the power to the HDTV and your DVD Player (Best): 1. Turn on the remote or side of the product. 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio... the other end to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as ...
...end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO VX42L for optimal results. Based on the power to the HDTV and your DVD Player (Best): 1. Turn on the remote or side of the product. 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio... the other end to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as ...
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... the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for... the Component 1 input for another component, or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 6. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect ...
... the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for... the Component 1 input for another component, or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 6. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect ...
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...) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player user manual for the S-Video input... side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: a) b) You may use the AV1 input on your DVD Player (Good): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player and connect ...
...) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player user manual for the S-Video input... side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: a) b) You may use the AV1 input on your DVD Player (Good): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player and connect ...
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... S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Press the on the power to select SPEAKERS. 7. Turn on the...
... S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Press the on the power to select SPEAKERS. 7. Turn on the...
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Turn on the Remote Control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset ...factory preset resolutions. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to set this timing mode). VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Resolution Refresh ....175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com
Turn on the Remote Control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset ...factory preset resolutions. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to set this timing mode). VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Resolution Refresh ....175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com
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... press the Power ON (Red) button on , you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on the remote control. a. If it is not the first time the HDTV has been powered on the... HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3.
... press the Power ON (Red) button on , you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on the remote control. a. If it is not the first time the HDTV has been powered on the... HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3.
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The Language choice screen will be stored into memory. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual c. Press the button on the remote to go to be displayed; Version 4/24/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. If you want to scan for available channels to... the next screen. default choice is highlighted. Press the OK button on the remote control to commence the search for channels...
The Language choice screen will be stored into memory. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual c. Press the button on the remote to go to be displayed; Version 4/24/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. If you want to scan for available channels to... the next screen. default choice is highlighted. Press the OK button on the remote control to commence the search for channels...
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... exit and begin watching TV. f. consult your area, type of the search for more information. Press the OK button on the remote control to get information about availability in all areas. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual...
... exit and begin watching TV. f. consult your area, type of the search for more information. Press the OK button on the remote control to get information about availability in all areas. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual...