Vizio VX42L Support Question
Vizio VX42L Support Question
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Question posted by sonaddm on July 28th, 2014
My Vizio Tv Will Not Stay On
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User Manual - Page 3
... 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....
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...
User Manual - Page 5
... kept on the stand base or mounted on a flat surface to avoid tipping. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting
The VIZIO VX42L can either be installed on the wall for more information on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to the TV.
3. Unplug all of the TV and the wall. Version 4/24/2007
5 www...
User Manual - Page 6
... Camera ...23 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...23 2.8 Connecting a PC 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 ...30
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 31 4.1 Using...
User Manual - Page 7
... ...56
Version 4/24/2007
7 www.VIZIO.com Position ...47 4.14.8 V. 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...
User Manual - Page 8
...
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
1.1 Front Panel
Power 'VIZIO' light - Menu - Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons to step up and down the TV channels. Use the white and red connectors to the VX42L off . Version 4/24/2007
8 www...
User Manual - Page 9
...- Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect the audio from the ...TV indicates this connection. HDMI 2 - The gray color band on the rear of the device to right, use
green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left to the L+R AUDIO here. . 1.4 Rear Panel Connections
VIZIO VX42L...
User Manual - Page 11
... and sub-channels.
CH (+ or -) - LAST - MENU - Version 4/24/2007
11 www.VIZIO.com Blinks when the remote operates. Press this .
Use these buttons to cycle through the inputs.
...functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. INFO -
1.5 VIZIO Remote Control
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Remote LED -
These buttons turn the TV on and off. Note: this button for DTV. EXIT - ...
User Manual - Page 12
...buttons to switch the audio from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game.
and +) - Note: The TV must be functional. Use this button to increase or decrease the size of this button with switch ...RGB - Repeated pressing of this button to the sub-screen while in DTV mode. MODE - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
WIDE - The options for this button with switch between AV1 and AV2 inputs. Press...
User Manual - Page 14
...TV Coaxial RF. RGB PC (VGA) - Separating the color in this single pin connector. Good (analog)
Yellow and
Orange
Composite (AV1/2) - VIZIO VX42L...color components. Component - Connection Quality (type)
Connector
Rear Panel Color Codes
Description
Best (digital)
Best (digital Good (...audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High...
User Manual - Page 26
... correct input source. Version 4/24/2007
26 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Chapter 3 Setting Up to the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 25 for detailed steps)
3. Connect Audio and Video Cables to Watch Television
For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see page 5.
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up
1. Turning Power On Once all...
User Manual - Page 29
... Section 4.17 -
button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached.
If you have selected the correct video input source.
3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
3.2 Watching a TV Program
Before you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Also, verify that the power cord is reached...
User Manual - Page 30
...button to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV.
Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature.
3.5 Information on HDTV Status
When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO... pause at a channel, the program list will update with the live program for that channel. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
3.4 Program Information
Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for ...
User Manual - Page 41
... of the following content: A - Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. Adult language S - Strongly cautioned MA - Recommended for the following Movie ratings:
G - Sexual situations V - No one under 17 years of
age or older R -
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
4.6.2 TV Rating
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the...
User Manual - Page 42
... the Password
Press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed.
Version 4/24/2007
42 www.VIZIO.com Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number buttons....
Note: Make sure you entered it correctly. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming
Follow the procedure in a secure place.
User Manual - Page 45
...Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature.
4.14.1 Auto Adjust
When... page. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically.
4.14.2 Backlight
Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
4.13 Video Input Parental...
User Manual - Page 50
...LCD HDTV. Wring water out of
you screen.
2.
The Sleep Timer appears in the center of the cloth
before cleaning the TV.
2. To turn off the sleep time using the remote control:
1. Make sure that does not work, 10178. Wipe the display with any sharp object.
Use the VIZIO... prevent water from penetrating into the housing. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
4.17.3 Setting the Sleep...
User Manual - Page 51
... not If you had. If the display still fails to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that mute symbol disappears from a digital source. Check your audio connection ...TV will always be noticeably inferior to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-949-668-0588 or email us at a time.
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide
If the TV...
User Manual - Page 52
...VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm PST Saturday -
Make sure that are most commonly formatted for Letterbox Content Users. Your LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for High-Definition Users.
The LCD HDTV is manufactured using TV...excellence. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions.
Make sure that your TV's display capabilities. Pixel defects ...
User Manual - Page 54
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information
6.1 Specifications
Specifications
Panel
42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Resolution
1366 x 768 pixels
Pixel (Dot) Pitch... plus Stereo Audio, 2x Composite Video (AV1 & AV2)
Outputs
1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio (from digital TV only), 1x Analog Audio
Features
PIP, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze,...
User Manual - Page 56
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
6.3 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, 8,...AV) Connecting your Basic Set-Top Box, 18 Connecting your DVD Player, 21 Controls Front Panel, 8 Side Panel, 8
D
DTV Audio Adjustment, 34 Parental Control, 38 Picture Adjustment, 30 Special Features...
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