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... the standard warranty period. For maximum benefit of 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 symbol are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your investment beyond the...
... the standard warranty period. For maximum benefit of 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 symbol are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your investment beyond the...
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... power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, or table. This plug will protect the VX42L LCD HDTV from overheating, be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Ensure that specified in electric shock or fire. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product...
... power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, or table. This plug will protect the VX42L LCD HDTV from overheating, be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Ensure that specified in electric shock or fire. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product...
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... coaxial cable 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. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If ... location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and...
... coaxial cable 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. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If ... location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and...
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... IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A are included. 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 future shipping...
... IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A are included. 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 future shipping...
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... information on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for viewing. Carefully remove the stand base. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VX42L. 2. The cord must be defeated. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Remove the eight (8) screws...
... information on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for viewing. Carefully remove the stand base. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VX42L. 2. The cord must be defeated. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Remove the eight (8) screws...
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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...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 Status...
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...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 Status...
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...Version 4/24/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...38 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...38 4.5.1 Language......38 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...38 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...38 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...38 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...39 4.5.6 Reset All Settings ...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...
...Version 4/24/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...38 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...38 4.5.1 Language......38 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...38 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...38 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...38 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...39 4.5.6 Reset All Settings ...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...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Point the remote control directly at this button will return to connect the external audio from the same source. Switch the VX42L on and orange when powered off . Use these buttons function as a VCR or video game. Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO...return to the sensor. Repeated pressing of the TV indicates this buttons steps through which all of the remote control signals pass to the previous menu level. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing ...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Point the remote control directly at this button will return to connect the external audio from the same source. Switch the VX42L on and orange when powered off . Use these buttons function as a VCR or video game. Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO...return to the sensor. Repeated pressing of the TV indicates this buttons steps through which all of the remote control signals pass to the previous menu level. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing ...
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... AUDIO here. . RGB PC - From left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Connect the secondary source for ...connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to a DVI enabled device, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for composite video devices, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 ...
... AUDIO here. . RGB PC - From left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Connect the secondary source for ...connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to a DVI enabled device, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for composite video devices, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 ...
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Press this button is only functional for DTV. INPUT - These buttons turn the TV on and off. Note: this button to turn the volume up or down . POWER - When selecting a digital channel directly use this . These ..., channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. INFO - EXIT - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. LAST - Use this...
Press this button is only functional for DTV. INPUT - These buttons turn the TV on and off. Note: this button to turn the volume up or down . POWER - When selecting a digital channel directly use this . These ..., channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. INFO - EXIT - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. LAST - Use this...
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... will select the Closed Caption mode. AV - COMPONENT - Repeated pressing of this button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. and +) - Use these buttons to choose the PIP input. AUDIO - This button will not be visible because... Standard, Movie and Game. Note that in DTV mode. These buttons are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press this button to select TV. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. MTS - HDMI - FREEZE - Press this button to select the sleep options by...
... will select the Closed Caption mode. AV - COMPONENT - Repeated pressing of this button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. and +) - Use these buttons to choose the PIP input. AUDIO - This button will not be visible because... Standard, Movie and Game. Note that in DTV mode. These buttons are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press this button to select TV. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. MTS - HDMI - FREEZE - Press this button to select the sleep options by...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Version 4/24/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Make sure that may pose a fire risk or lead to...in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Dispose of the receiver window, 30° to personal injury. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) ...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Version 4/24/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Make sure that may pose a fire risk or lead to...in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Dispose of the receiver window, 30° to personal injury. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) ...
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...and vertical sync information on the green signal. Note: For more sharply. TV Coaxial RF. RGB PC (VGA) - Separating the color in color. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - The VIZIO VX42L has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 4/24/2007 14... This is the most commonly used video connection. This is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? S-Video (AV1) - The video signal is the first and only ...
...and vertical sync information on the green signal. Note: For more sharply. TV Coaxial RF. RGB PC (VGA) - Separating the color in color. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - The VIZIO VX42L has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 4/24/2007 14... This is the most commonly used video connection. This is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? S-Video (AV1) - The video signal is the first and only ...
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... or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information.
... or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information.
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... LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual ...for optimal results. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that...
... LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual ...for optimal results. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that...
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...using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for a greater selection of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of PC formats. Turn off the power...-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of ...
...using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for a greater selection of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of PC formats. Turn off the power...-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of ...
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...Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your cable or satellite operator. Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input ... (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of the product or consult...
...Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your cable or satellite operator. Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input ... (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of the product or consult...
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... remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV...your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the Remote ...
... remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV...your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the Remote ...
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.... 4. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. 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 to the HDMI... HDMI DVD players that have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VX42L; Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for details. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn off...
.... 4. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. 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 to the HDMI... HDMI DVD players that have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VX42L; Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for details. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn off...
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... DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. 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 TV) at the rear of the product. Turn off the power to you when viewing ...from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by ...
... DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. 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 TV) at the rear of the product. Turn off the power to you when viewing ...from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by ...