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... onsite extended warranty service plans. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D... years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition Television. Version 4/24/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Purchase Date...
... onsite extended warranty service plans. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D... years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition Television. Version 4/24/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Purchase Date...
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... during lightning. This will fit only into the slot on the VX42L LCD HDTV cabinet. If repair is required, please contact your dealer immediately. To prevent the product from moisture. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the Display changes substantially. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE...
... during lightning. This will fit only into the slot on the VX42L LCD HDTV cabinet. If repair is required, please contact your dealer immediately. To prevent the product from moisture. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the Display changes substantially. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE...
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...Now you have opened the carton check that the VX42L HDTV10A is over 50lb and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A are included. we advise that all of the... accessories are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended...
...Now you have opened the carton check that the VX42L HDTV10A is over 50lb and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A are included. we advise that all of the... accessories are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended...
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... you choose to the TV. 3. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. any damage to mount the VX42L on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX42L can either be installed...
... you choose to the TV. 3. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. any damage to mount the VX42L on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX42L can either be installed...
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... 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 Status ...30 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 31 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...31 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...32 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...32 4.2.2 Backlight ...32 4.2.3 Brightness...
... 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 Status ...30 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 31 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...31 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...32 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...32 4.2.2 Backlight ...32 4.2.3 Brightness...
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... left audio and red for Digital TV.* 10. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Connect the secondary source for purchase from the LCD HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. . HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables .... AC IN - The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7...
... left audio and red for Digital TV.* 10. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Connect the secondary source for purchase from the LCD HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. . HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables .... AC IN - The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7...
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...receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. TV Coaxial RF. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - This is the connection for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic ... information. Separating the color in color. The VIZIO VX42L 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. This enhancement over a single cable. ...
...receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. TV Coaxial RF. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - This is the connection for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic ... information. Separating the color in color. The VIZIO VX42L 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. This enhancement over a single cable. ...
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... power to the program guides, or consult your VCR. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDTV. 4. For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off...
... power to the program guides, or consult your VCR. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDTV. 4. For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off...
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... the HDMI output of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. 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. 4. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal ...
... the HDMI output of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. 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. 4. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal ...
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...for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection ... and protection. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors...
...for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection ... and protection. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors...
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...power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User ...Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 ...
...power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User ...Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 ...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box and the other end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the ... INPUT button on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the remote or side of...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box and the other end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the ... INPUT button on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the remote or side of...
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... DVD player and connect the other end to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Based on the Remote. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the DVI output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should...
... DVD player and connect the other end to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Based on the Remote. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the DVI output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should...
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... on your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Select Component using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more ...2. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (...
... on your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Select Component using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more ...2. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (...
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...group (yellow color area). 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 4/24/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side of your DVD player ...already using it for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player ...
...group (yellow color area). 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 4/24/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side of your DVD player ...already using it for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player ...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the power to select SPEAKERS. 7. Version 4/24/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control to the HDTV... the on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote ...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the power to select SPEAKERS. 7. Version 4/24/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control to the HDTV... the on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote ...
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Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input. Optical Output of the Plasma HDTV. Note: a) b) VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.
Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input. Optical Output of the Plasma HDTV. Note: a) b) VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.
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Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through ...purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for...Please refer to set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side...
Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through ...purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for...Please refer to set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side...
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... button on the side of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the HDTV (see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select TV using the INPUT button on the... remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side...
... button on the side of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the HDTV (see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select TV using the INPUT button on the... remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side...
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... availability through cable depends upon which direction to point your cable operator supplies in which channels your antenna. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com The screen will be displayed to get information about availability in all areas. consult your cable operator ...and Digital (ATSC) channels. e. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to exit and begin watching TV. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in your area, type of the ...
... availability through cable depends upon which direction to point your cable operator supplies in which channels your antenna. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com The screen will be displayed to get information about availability in all areas. consult your cable operator ...and Digital (ATSC) channels. e. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to exit and begin watching TV. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in your area, type of the ...