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... proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to provide ...disconnect the antenna or cable system. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite ...
... proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to provide ...disconnect the antenna or cable system. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite ...
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... If you choose to avoid tipping. To remove the stand base 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VX42L. 2. The power consumption of the TV and the wall. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature ...back of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for viewing. any damage to the VX42L. 4. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for the VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount ...
... If you choose to avoid tipping. To remove the stand base 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VX42L. 2. The power consumption of the TV and the wall. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature ...back of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for viewing. any damage to the VX42L. 4. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for the VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount ...
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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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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... V. Standard Definitions ...55 6.3 Index ...56 Version 4/24/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com Position ...47 4.14.9 Fine Tune ...47 4.15 PC Input Audio ...
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... V. Standard Definitions ...55 6.3 Index ...56 Version 4/24/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com Position ...47 4.14.9 Fine Tune ...47 4.15 PC Input Audio ...
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... TV indicates this button confirms the menu function to the VX42L off . Press the button again to be adjusted. If a sub-menu is active, this connection. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual ...Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Switch the VX42L on the rear of the remote control signals pass to connect the external audio from the...
... TV indicates this button confirms the menu function to the VX42L off . Press the button again to be adjusted. If a sub-menu is active, this connection. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual ...Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Switch the VX42L on the rear of the remote control signals pass to connect the external audio from the...
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...connectors to an external device, such as a VCR or video game. Audio Out - Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - HDMI 2 - For users... source for factory service only. 3. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box here. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. RGB PC - COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr ...
...connectors to an external device, such as a VCR or video game. Audio Out - Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - HDMI 2 - For users... source for factory service only. 3. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box here. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. RGB PC - COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr ...
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...This button displays program information. EXIT - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Press it again to return to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) - This button allows the user to... and sub-channels. This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. These buttons turn the TV on and off. MENU - Use this button is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD...- This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - MUTE - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Number Button Pad -
...This button displays program information. EXIT - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Press it again to return to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash) - This button allows the user to... and sub-channels. This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. These buttons turn the TV on and off. MENU - Use this button is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD...- This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - MUTE - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Number Button Pad -
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for this button with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. MTS - TV - AV - HDMI - and +) - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. and +) - These buttons are Normal and Zoom.... to be in PIP mode. Use this button again the continue playing. PIP INPUT - PIP SIZE - Version 4/24/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com This button will select the Closed Caption mode. AUDIO - Repeated pressing of this button to swap the inputs from Custom, Standard, ...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for this button with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. MTS - TV - AV - HDMI - and +) - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. and +) - These buttons are Normal and Zoom.... to be in PIP mode. Use this button again the continue playing. PIP INPUT - PIP SIZE - Version 4/24/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com This button will select the Closed Caption mode. AUDIO - Repeated pressing of this button to swap the inputs from Custom, Standard, ...
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... remote control at all, check the batteries. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Do not take the batteries apart,...30° to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match...
... remote control at all, check the batteries. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Do not take the batteries apart,...30° to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match...
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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 ... This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. RGB PC (VGA) - TV Coaxial RF. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) ...
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 ... This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. RGB PC (VGA) - TV Coaxial RF. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) ...
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... the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your VCR 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...the HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of -the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital...
... the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your VCR 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...the HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of -the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital...
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... on your cable or satellite operator. 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 group (green color area - row of the HDTV. 5. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV...
... on your cable or satellite operator. 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 group (green color area - row of the HDTV. 5. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) ... area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your Set-Top Box to your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the ...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) ... area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your Set-Top Box to your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the ...
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...and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com row of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the ...Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with ...
...and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com row of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the ...Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with ...
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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 the Plasma HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to external speakers. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to select the corresponding audio input.
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 the Plasma HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to external speakers. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to select the corresponding audio input.
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... the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn on how to set your pc computer timing mode to a PC through RGB PC... Freq (MHz) 25.175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting...
... the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn on how to set your pc computer timing mode to a PC through RGB PC... Freq (MHz) 25.175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting...
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...then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Note: If you will need to repeat step 4 (above) to the HDTV (see this button will cycle you will show ... have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you through some setup screens. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on , the HDTV will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. a. Connecting the ...
...then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Note: If you will need to repeat step 4 (above) to the HDTV (see this button will cycle you will show ... have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you through some setup screens. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on , the HDTV will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. a. Connecting the ...
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... control to point your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in which channels your antenna. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com f. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your area, type of the search for more information...
... control to point your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in which channels your antenna. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com f. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your area, type of the search for more information...
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... to change from orange to see Section 4.17 - Understanding Viewing Modes, on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1.... the correct video input source. 3. c. Fore more information see a picture. Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the...
... to change from orange to see Section 4.17 - Understanding Viewing Modes, on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1.... the correct video input source. 3. c. Fore more information see a picture. Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you pause at a channel, the program list will update with ... the INFO button on HDTV Status When you the status of the LCD HDTV. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed for that channel. Press the or button to exit...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you pause at a channel, the program list will update with ... the INFO button on HDTV Status When you the status of the LCD HDTV. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed for that channel. Press the or button to exit...