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Question posted by lromero67 on April 28th, 2012

My Vizio 42 Inch Hdmi Tv When On Is Flickering Lick Blinking While On.

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User Manual - Page 1

... from Dolby Laboratories. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of your VW42L. Thank you register your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call 949-668-0588 or email us to protect your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition Television. For maximum benefit of...
User Manual - Page 2

... fire or electric shock. • Do not install the product in a safe place for cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. Continued use a liquid or a spray cleaner for long period of the cabinet are unplugged before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This...
User Manual - Page 5

... the service life of the cables and cords from your VIZIO HDTV. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for more information on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for viewing. any damage to avoid tipping. To find the perfect mount for TV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user...
User Manual - Page 6

... DVD Player ...19 2.5.1 Using HDMI ...19 2.5.2 Using Component Video...20 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1)...21 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video ...21 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...22 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...23 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ...24 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...24 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 2.10 Watching a TV Program ...28 2.11 Adjusting Basic...
User Manual - Page 7

......56 Version 6/19/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...37 3.5.1 Language...37...TV Input Parental Control...39 3.6.1 Channel Block ...39 3.6.2 TV Rating...40 3.6.3 Movie Rating...40 3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...41 3.6.5 Change the Password ...41 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...42 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...42 3.9 HDMI Input Setup...42...
User Manual - Page 9

...with digital programming will be connected directly to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 6. Plug-in your home theatre system. DTV - 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. HDMI 1 - Version 6/19/2007 9 www...
User Manual - Page 10

Blinks when the remote operates. Number Button Pad - INPUT - This button turns the sound on from the ...or enter a password. When selecting a digital channel directly use this . LAST - These buttons turn the TV on and off. OK - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button for the separation of...
User Manual - Page 15

...) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10...
User Manual - Page 18

... the WIDE button) on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the white and red...
User Manual - Page 23

.../Amp user manual to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to...
User Manual - Page 25

...HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for detailed steps) 3. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to select the correct input source. The screen will guide through the following options: TV...) to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 13 ~ 24 for the available TV channels. a. ...
User Manual - Page 28

...button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. buttons... set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by ...on the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are...
User Manual - Page 29

... Program Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed for that channel. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.12 Program Information Press the GUIDE button ... status of the LCD HDTV. Each time you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner is Cable Version 6/19/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Press the...
User Manual - Page 42

... Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the...
User Manual - Page 44

... adjustment page. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.13 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...levels. Use the or button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 3.14.2 Backlight Press the button to ...
User Manual - Page 49

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A...TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as expected on the remote control. To use code 627. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 3-digit code (Echostar or Dish Network for more times to turn off the LCD HDTV... 3.18 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...
User Manual - Page 51

... by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. You cannot see "noise" or "trash" on . Make sure that the volume is the cause of your TV. If you have attached to the TV is turned on When your TV specifications. The picture has abnormal patterns. Compare the video input source's specifications with your LCD HDTV's digital...
User Manual - Page 52

... support and quality service are most commonly formatted for Letterbox Content Users. Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm PST Saturday - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution distortions can often resolve the problem over the phone. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions. VIZIO 39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618 Tel: (949) 668.0588 Fax: (949) 668-9099 Web: www...
User Manual - Page 54

Version 6/19/2007 54 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors Brightness 16.77 ...
User Manual - Page 56

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 5.3 Index A Accessories, 4 Adjustments Closed Caption, 11 Selecting the Screen Size, 27, 46, 53 Selecting the Screen Size, 11 Stepping through TV Channels, 27 Volume,... your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16 G Glossary, 53 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 15 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 41 Picture Adjustment,...

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