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... the manufacturer or sold with instructions. o The Display is dropped or damaged in environments with a third (grounding) pin. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to...electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. • Insert batteries in this appliance to the VX42L LCD HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before connecting other moisture. Read the following rules should be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Keep ...
... the manufacturer or sold with instructions. o The Display is dropped or damaged in environments with a third (grounding) pin. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to...electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. • Insert batteries in this appliance to the VX42L LCD HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before connecting other moisture. Read the following rules should be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Keep ...
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...near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the...or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of the lead-in the building installation. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to...
...near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the...or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of the lead-in the building installation. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to...
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... a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. 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...
... a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. 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...
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... (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to the TV. 3. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. If you choose to shorten the service life of the TV and the wall. To find the perfect mount...or counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Version 4/24/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com Unplug all of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for viewing. The power consumption of the cables and cords from your...
... (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to the TV. 3. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. If you choose to shorten the service life of the TV and the wall. To find the perfect mount...or counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Version 4/24/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com Unplug all of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for viewing. The power consumption of the cables and cords from your...
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... to step up and down the TV channels. Switch the VX42L on by pressing the button once. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light -
... to step up and down the TV channels. Switch the VX42L on by pressing the button once. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light -
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... DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this all digital connector. The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. The gray color band on the rear of... Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for purchase from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for purchase from the same source. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. The ...
... DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this all digital connector. The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. The gray color band on the rear of... Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for purchase from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for purchase from the same source. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. The ...
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... to select a channel or enter a password. MUTE - These buttons turn the TV on and off. This button displays the image and system information display. Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Use these buttons to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) - For...POWER - Note: this button for DTV. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. This button displays program information. Press this button to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - Press it again to return to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. MENU - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L...
... to select a channel or enter a password. MUTE - These buttons turn the TV on and off. This button displays the image and system information display. Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Use these buttons to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) - For...POWER - Note: this button for DTV. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. This button displays program information. Press this button to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - Press it again to return to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. MENU - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L...
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... remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from ... on the rear of your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your VCR. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. For...
... remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from ... on the rear of your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your VCR. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. For...
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...call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your cable or satellite operator. 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. Turn on the ...power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD...
...call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your cable or satellite operator. 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. Turn on the ...power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD...
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..., or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of PC formats. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video...
..., or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of PC formats. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video...
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... the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group... for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1...
... the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group... for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1...
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... (RF) on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote... and connect the other end to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1.
... (RF) on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote... and connect the other end to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1.
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... the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your VX42L; Based on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected...
... the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your VX42L; Based on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected...
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...from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn on your DVD player and connect the other end to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to use the Component 1... coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the...
...from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn on your DVD player and connect the other end to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to use the Component 1... coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the...
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...audio input connectors in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 4. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the side of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player to the...connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input on your DVD player user manual for the S-Video input. Turn on the power to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group on your DVD Player (Good) : 1. Connect the Video (yellow color) ...
...audio input connectors in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 4. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the side of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player to the...connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input on your DVD player user manual for the S-Video input. Turn on the power to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group on your DVD Player (Good) : 1. Connect the Video (yellow color) ...
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... button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the audio input connectors on the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to...
... button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the audio input connectors on the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to...
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Turn off the power to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality ...to the graphic card's user guide for questions on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on how to set the TV timing mode to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz. Please see the table below for additional information...to the pc or graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the...
Turn off the power to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality ...to the graphic card's user guide for questions on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on how to set the TV timing mode to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz. Please see the table below for additional information...to the pc or graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the...
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... and HDMI2. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. a. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on, the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will... select the correct input source. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your...
... and HDMI2. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. a. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on, the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will... select the correct input source. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your...
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.... button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Note: Channel up or down will change from orange to change the ... picture. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. If you do not, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. If you have selected the correct video input source. 3. b. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you are...
.... button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Note: Channel up or down will change from orange to change the ... picture. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. If you do not, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. If you have selected the correct video input source. 3. b. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you are...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set the Sleep Timer using the remote control, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears on the screen. 4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work the LCD... HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more times to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. Typically power, ...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set the Sleep Timer using the remote control, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears on the screen. 4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work the LCD... HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more times to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. Typically power, ...