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Remember, the screen of the 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. Article 810 of the ... light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system...
Remember, the screen of the 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. Article 810 of the ... light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system...
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... condition and 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...
... condition and 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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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...to Watch Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV...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 ...
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...to Watch Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV...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 ...
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... again to the sensor. Volume ◄/► - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the VX42L off . Once 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. When the ...- Switch the VX42L on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Additionally, when the OSD is not active, pressing this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. AV1 In - The VIZIO name lights white ...
... again to the sensor. Volume ◄/► - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the VX42L off . Once 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. When the ...- Switch the VX42L on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Additionally, when the OSD is not active, pressing this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. AV1 In - The VIZIO name lights white ...
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...) menus. LAST - This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. VOL (+ or -) - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Number Button Pad - This button allows the user to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - MENU...down . This button recalls the previously viewed channel. These buttons turn the TV on and off. INFO - This button displays program information. Note: this button to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. OK - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look...
...) menus. LAST - This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. VOL (+ or -) - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Number Button Pad - This button allows the user to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - MENU...down . This button recalls the previously viewed channel. These buttons turn the TV on and off. INFO - This button displays program information. Note: this button to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. OK - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look...
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...screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. TV - AV - Repeated pressing of this button with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Use these buttons to choose the PIP input. PIP - These buttons are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. PIP INPUT - Use this button with switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. VIZIO VX42L... HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - CC - Repeated pressing of this button to select TV. Repeated pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV...
...screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. TV - AV - Repeated pressing of this button with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Use these buttons to choose the PIP input. PIP - These buttons are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. PIP INPUT - Use this button with switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. VIZIO VX42L... HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - CC - Repeated pressing of this button to select TV. Repeated pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV...
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...Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now...press the MENU button on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Press the on the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated... with the AV1 input on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Select AV1...
...Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will now...press the MENU button on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Press the on the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated... with the AV1 input on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Select AV1...
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... side of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the back of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. The screen will cycle you will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by... of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com 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. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power...
... side of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the back of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. The screen will cycle you will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by... of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com 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. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power...
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... the OK button. Press the OK button on the remote to select the language you do not want . The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual c. The Tuner screen will be displayed; If you want to scan for channels at this time, press the button on the remote control to...
... the OK button. Press the OK button on the remote to select the language you do not want . The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual c. The Tuner screen will be displayed; If you want to scan for channels at this time, press the button on the remote control to...
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... to show the progress of antenna and in which channels your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com The screen will be displayed to point your antenna. e. The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to informed that the..., type of the search for more information. f. consult your cable operator supplies in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to exit and begin watching TV. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM;
... to show the progress of antenna and in which channels your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com The screen will be displayed to point your antenna. e. The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to informed that the..., type of the search for more information. f. consult your cable operator supplies in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to exit and begin watching TV. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM;
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... 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 GUIDE button to scroll up or down the channels. VIZIO VX42L ...corner. Press the or button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will be displayed on the remote, an ...
... 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 GUIDE button to scroll up or down the channels. VIZIO VX42L ...corner. Press the or button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will be displayed on the remote, an ...
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...button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. The TV will be shown on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to adjust. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on...input source. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the side of the TV to select one of the other settings. Version 4/24/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The OSD consists ...
...button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. The TV will be shown on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to adjust. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on...input source. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the side of the TV to select one of the other settings. Version 4/24/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The OSD consists ...
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... Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to adjust the level. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Version 4/24/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode...
... Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to adjust the level. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Version 4/24/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode...
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...the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the nominal position. Press the button to start adjusting the ... levels. Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to highlight the Balance selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Press the...
...the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the nominal position. Press the button to start adjusting the ... levels. Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to highlight the Balance selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Press the...
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... this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 4/24/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com If you wish to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to... for analog and digital channels. 4.4.3 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you first used your TV for the simulated surround sound feature to be skipped when using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to the DTV...
... this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 4/24/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com If you wish to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to... for analog and digital channels. 4.4.3 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you first used your TV for the simulated surround sound feature to be skipped when using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to the DTV...
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...30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is English. Press the button until the SETUP page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to select Service 1. ...correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown ...
...30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is English. Press the button until the SETUP page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to select Service 1. ...correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown ...
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...Make sure you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the Parental Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you ...can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. The Password must be made available...
...Make sure you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the Parental Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you ...can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. The Password must be made available...
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...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for the DTV / TV... input in the same way for the PC Input as for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen...along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in section 4.6. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC...
...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for the DTV / TV... input in the same way for the PC Input as for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen...along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in section 4.6. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC...
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...TV screen. Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode, the display image is stretched proportionately to as pan-and-scan or full frame. When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will be black bars at the top and bottom. VIZIO VX42L...are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will look fatter than they are cut off to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3). These movies were originally filmed in standard mode. Movies in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is not stretched. ...
...TV screen. Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode, the display image is stretched proportionately to as pan-and-scan or full frame. When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will be black bars at the top and bottom. VIZIO VX42L...are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will look fatter than they are cut off to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3). These movies were originally filmed in standard mode. Movies in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is not stretched. ...
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...the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in the PIP sub-picture. Press the PIP SIZE button to the main picture. You can swap the program that is independent of the PIP button will turn on , you can be set to small, medium or large. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A ...User Manual 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at one time. To swap the main picture program with the program in a small window (sub screen). The sub-screen can display two pictures at the ...
...the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in the PIP sub-picture. Press the PIP SIZE button to the main picture. You can swap the program that is independent of the PIP button will turn on , you can be set to small, medium or large. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A ...User Manual 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at one time. To swap the main picture program with the program in a small window (sub screen). The sub-screen can display two pictures at the ...