Vizio VX42L Support Question
Vizio VX42L Support Question
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Question posted by wabell614 on January 5th, 2012
Why Won't My Tv Won't Stay On??
My tv won't stay on. The company sent me a dongle to update it but it didn't work. They said they would send a tech out to my house. How do I contact them online, I don't have a phone right now?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 5th, 2012 12:54 PM
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Related Vizio VX42L Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 5
... ventilation and excessive component damage. If you must not be installed on a flat surface to mount the VX42L on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for more information on the wall for the VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623...
User Manual - Page 6
...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...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...
User Manual - Page 7
... 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 Block ...40 4.6.2 TV Rating...41 4.6.3 Movie Rating...41 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...42 4.6.5 Change the Password ...42 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...43 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...43 4.9 HDMI Input Setup...43 4.10...
User Manual - Page 8
... is active, these buttons to step up and down the TV channels. While the OSD is not active, pressing this button...Right Side Panel Controls
Power ( ) - Channel ▲/▼ - If a sub-menu is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to connect the external audio from the same source. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the beginning. VIZIO VX42L...
User Manual - Page 9
...the LCD HDTV to right,...TV indicates this connection.
9. SERVICE -
HDMI 1 -
Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from Cable Box) for
component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or
set top box here.
Connect the secondary source for right audio
inputs. Connect to the L+R AUDIO here. . 1.4 Rear Panel Connections
VIZIO VX42L...
User Manual - Page 13
... the batteries with a clean, damp cloth. Do not mix new and old batteries. If the TV responds erratically to personal injury. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may pose a fire risk or lead to...from heat sources. Re-attach the battery cover. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
1.5.1 Insertion of the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down.
1.5.3 VIZIO Remote ...
User Manual - Page 19
...connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.
2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video
1.
Turn off the power to... by
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)
1.
Turn on the power to the TV OUT (RF)
on the remote or side
of the HDTV.
3.
Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end...
User Manual - Page 26
... will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. Note: If you will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side... Power Cable Connect the power cord to Watch Television
For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 25 for the available TV channels. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Chapter 3 Setting Up to the...
User Manual - Page 29
...or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the remote, control will not work if you are watching a program using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the HDTV...the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.
1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
3.2 Watching a TV Program
Before you start watching TV,...
User Manual - Page 30
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
3.4 Program Information
Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you the status of the LCD HDTV. Press the or button to... Caption is available
NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)
Source is displayed for that channel. Each time you pause at a channel, the program list will update with the program schedule for the channel and...
User Manual - Page 31
... the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls.
1. Press the button on the right hand side of the TV can ...or the
VOL + or VOL -
Repeat steps 2 through 5 to exit the OSD
completely. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)
The...
User Manual - Page 36
...attenuation.
4.3.4 Balance
Press the button to the left /right balance. Use the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed.
4.3.2 Bass
Press the button to highlight the... Treble selection. Version 4/24/2007
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4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio ...
User Manual - Page 42
...the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection.
The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Note: Make sure ... remote.
Enter it correctly. Version 4/24/2007
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4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming
Follow the procedure in a secure place.
User Manual - Page 45
... www.VIZIO.com
Press the button for the DTV / TV input in section 4.6. Press the button to highlight the Backlight selection.
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
4.13 Video Input Parental Control
The Parental...along the top for DTV / TV adjustments.
4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment
The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the ...
User Manual - Page 48
...source) program or movie, the display image is zoomed proportionally to remove most of the screen.
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes
Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is... preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. The top and bottom are cut off to fill the width of the ...
User Manual - Page 50
...times to clean the display. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to prevent water from penetrating into the housing.
Wring water out of the cloth
before cleaning to your cable...Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning the TV.
2.
The screen glass is removed from the socket before cleaning to clean the TV. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of
you...
User Manual - Page 51
...digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV's and so you have attached to the TV is the cause of the failure. If you can see if this is secured to a working ...vinc.com. There appears to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-949-668-0588 or email us at a time. Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to pinpoint the ...
User Manual - Page 52
... you used a particular input and the screen size changes. (AV, Component, HDMI and TV).
The LCD HDTV is possible some pixels of operations:
6:00am - 6:00pm PST Monday - However, ... contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Sunday Please have your TV's display capabilities. If the sound
and the volume changes.
Tips for High-Definition Users.
VIZIO VX42L ...
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) ... 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 55
...VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions
Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves that contain information that plugs directly into the set. Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV" aspect ratio which is the quality used by most DVD players. Digital TV (DTV): Television... be downloaded online at least 720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines...
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