Vizio VW42LF Support Question
Vizio VW42LF Support Question
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Question posted by kerryestes05 on August 24th, 2021
Password Reset On Tv
How can I reset my password my son changed it and won't tell me what it is can you help??
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Answer #1: Posted by ZackMiranha on August 27th, 2021 12:07 PM
ZackMiranha
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Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK. Highlight Reset & Admin and press OK. Highlight Reset TV to Factory Defaults and press OK. If you have not manually reset the parental code, please input 0 0 0 0 when it asks for the password.
https://support.vizio.com/s/article/How-to-Reset-your-VIZIO-Smart-TV
Related Vizio VW42LF Manual Pages
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 5
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The power consumption of the HDTV being pulled over. Please contact VIZIO for more information on a flat surface to a stud, using a washer
underneath the screw head. The Safety Strap should be defeated... extension cord is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. The cord must be installed on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 6
...panel ...flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV... set; The screw type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically.
If you choose to accommodate your needs. The length of your VW42L FHDTV10A.
2.
our brackets come with different length screws to mount the VW42L FHDTV10A on the wall for viewing. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual
Preparing Your LCD...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 7
...Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Left Side Connections ...11 1.5 VIZIO...through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 27
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 8
...50 4.5.6 Closed Caption On Mute ...50 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption ...51 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...51 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...52 4.6.1 Channel Block ...52 4.6.2 US TV Rating...53 4.6.3 US Movie Rating...54 4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating...54 4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming...55 4.6.6 Change the Password ...55 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...56 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 9
... remote signal.
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls
POWER ( ) - While the OSD is active, pressing this window for the best response to step up and down the TV channels. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - This... the previous menu level. Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and HDMI 3. Once you...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 10
... User Manual
1.3 Rear Panel Connections
1
2
4
6
7
9
11
3
5
8
10
12
1.
For users who want to connect to the L+R AUDIO here. .
Connect the secondary source for Digital TV.*
11. Use the ...white and
red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 12
... is used to the Standby mode. When it is pressed, the screen will help you to make the selection of the feature to be switching from the Standby ...TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. INPUT - CH ▲/▼ - This button change the channels up or down or left and right. POWER ( ) - They will return to select a channel or enter a password...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 13
... the receiver window, 30° to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your LCD HDTV. Avoid humidity. When not using the remote ...control for Inserting the Batteries:
Only use code 627. Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as an alternative. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 14
...Panel Color Codes
Description
Best (digital)
White
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television...provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.
TV Coaxial RF. Better (analog)
Green and
Purple
Component ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 28
...Manual
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps)
3. a. ...the button on the remote control to select the language you wish to change the OSD language to Español or Français, press ...', see page 6.
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up
1.
Connect Audio and Video Cables to Step 5. please press the button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 34
...will only operate in different size modes on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached.
button scroll down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Version 2/29/2008
34...the OSD screen.
Wide
Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. button on the HDTV. Press the MENU button on page 63. Viewing Modes, ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 35
... feature or wait for it to disappear automatically.
3.5 Information on HDTV Status
When you change TV channels or inputs, an Information Banner is Cable VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual
3.4 Program Information... GUIDE button on the remote and program information for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV.
Each time you the Electronic Programming Guide. Press the GUIDE button ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 42
...this feature can be accentuated and OFF would be set to On or Off
to allow the TV set to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly ...to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; Version 2/29/2008
42 www.VIZIO.com Adaptive Luma
Press the
button to exit the OSD completely. Press
the or button to...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 51
...reset the Parental Control Password. There are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
4.5.8 Reset All Settings
Press the button to highlight the Reset... the way Closed Caption will be displayed by changing these parameters since you will be displayed on)...As Broadcaster and Custom. Press the button to reset the TV to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 52
... you should change the password.
Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. button to display the PARENTAL
The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been... before the TV will continue with Parental settings. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 51) does NOT reset the password.
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual
4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 53
...: Y - Guidance suggested 14 - Violence FV -
Press the
button and the Block TV Rating
panel will be displayed. Sexual situations V - Fantasy violence
Press the or button to exit the OSD completely. All children Y7 - Strongly cautioned MA - Adult language S - All ...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 54
... the status of age X -
Press the button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be available in your TV to highlight the US Movie Rating selection. It will allow (unlocked).
Version 2/29/2008
54 www.VIZIO.com After entering the password, the Parental menu will be a solid color indicating that an update is...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 55
... exit the OSD completely. Enter it correctly.
The Reset All Settings feature (see page 51) does NOT reset the password. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
4.6.6 Change the Password
Press the button to confirm you write down...
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 64
...TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with your input connections.
Problem
Solution
No power.
Make sure the video cable supplied with 480i input, please follow the instructions on page 34 on your TV...that the power button is turned on the back of your digital flat panel TV has video that the power cord is ON (White VIZIO Logo). No sound....
VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 69
...42 White Peak Limiter, 41
C
Cleaning your VIZIO TV..., 64 Coax (RF)
Connecting for DTV, 15 Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 19 Component Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18 Composite (AV) Connecting your Basic Set-Top Box, 19 Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Controls Front Panel, 9 Side Panel... 51 Language, 48 Reset, 51 Sleep Timer, ...Password change, 55
69 www.VIZIO.com
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