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Question posted by caltronictx on October 10th, 2010

Picture And Sound Are Ok, But The Screen Flashes. What Could Be The Problem?

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 10

... color band on the rear of the TV indicates this input for factory service only. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9...and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable ...for Pr (or Cr), white for left to the TV is needed if sound is for any purpose other than factory authorized service ...

VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 12

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 25

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 31

...signal. Be aware that the TV set needs to be used is not picture, make sure you have to call your provider company so they could provide you to previous screen. b. c. Press either channel... be selected varies from provider to be displaying any television station or program selected by the equipment sending the signal. Turn on the TV set . If the selected input is controlled by...

VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 32

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 35

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 36

... submenus, i.e. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. button on the side of the HDTV to begin adjustment of...

VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 37

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 43

... watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Once the adjustments...bass level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. Version 2/29/2008 43 www....

VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 46

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 48

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 52

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 58

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 62

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 64

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 65

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 68

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 69

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