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... Licensing LLC. Thank you for future reference. Write down the serial number located on your GV42L. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. "DCDi by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition Television. For maximum benefit of Genesis Microchip Inc.
... Licensing LLC. Thank you for future reference. Write down the serial number located on your GV42L. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. "DCDi by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition Television. For maximum benefit of Genesis Microchip Inc.
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...heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not install the product in the User Manual. Operating the product in environments with the GV42L LCD HDTV. • A distance of the product may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for... to insure compatibility. • When moving the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within...
...heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not install the product in the User Manual. Operating the product in environments with the GV42L LCD HDTV. • A distance of the product may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for... to insure compatibility. • When moving the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within...
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... added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 8/1/2006 3 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in...
... added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 8/1/2006 3 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in...
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L HDTV and it from transportation damage. The GV42L HDTV weighs approximately 100lb (45kg) and about 43" wide x 32" tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to.... IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Package Contents VIZIO GV42L HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure Version 8/1/2006 4 www.VIZIOCE....
VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L HDTV and it from transportation damage. The GV42L HDTV weighs approximately 100lb (45kg) and about 43" wide x 32" tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to.... IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Package Contents VIZIO GV42L HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure Version 8/1/2006 4 www.VIZIOCE....
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... on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote...
... on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote...
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.... To remove the stand base 1. Gently remove the stand base. 6. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42LHDTV can either be removed. 5. To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO GV42LHDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Unplug all...
.... To remove the stand base 1. Gently remove the stand base. 6. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42LHDTV can either be removed. 5. To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO GV42LHDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Unplug all...
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Pull off the aluminum name plate from the GV42L at the rear of the TV, between the speakers. Unplug the speaker wires from the front of the TV. 1 2 3 4 3. Remove the four (4) screws that hold ... left speaker in place. 2. The screws are identified by arrows molded into the plastic. Version 8/1/2006 7 www.VIZIOCE.com It is snapped in place. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use you Home Theatre System for the audio please see the following procedure. 1.
Pull off the aluminum name plate from the GV42L at the rear of the TV, between the speakers. Unplug the speaker wires from the front of the TV. 1 2 3 4 3. Remove the four (4) screws that hold ... left speaker in place. 2. The screws are identified by arrows molded into the plastic. Version 8/1/2006 7 www.VIZIOCE.com It is snapped in place. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use you Home Theatre System for the audio please see the following procedure. 1.
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 1.1 Front Panel...10 1.2 Side Panel Controls...10 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...11 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 16 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...16 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 16 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 17 2.1 Which Video Connection Should...
VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 1.1 Front Panel...10 1.2 Side Panel Controls...10 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...11 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 16 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...16 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 16 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 17 2.1 Which Video Connection Should...
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... Service Warranty...69 6.5 Component Program Codes...70 Version 8/1/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.4.6 Speakers ...46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Special Features...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...46 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 ...(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 57 4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...57 4.15.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...58 4.16 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 59 4.16.1 Programming for VCR ...59 4.16.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...59 4.16.3 Programming for DVD Player ...60...
... Service Warranty...69 6.5 Component Program Codes...70 Version 8/1/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.4.6 Speakers ...46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Special Features...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...46 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 ...(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 57 4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...57 4.15.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...58 4.16 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 59 4.16.1 Programming for VCR ...59 4.16.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...59 4.16.3 Programming for DVD Player ...60...
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... the button once. When the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - While the OSD is not active, pressing this window for the best response to the beginning. Volume +/- - Once you...
... the button once. When the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - While the OSD is not active, pressing this window for the best response to the beginning. Volume +/- - Once you...
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Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4 1. AC IN - DTV - Version 8/1/2006 11 www.VIZIOCE.com Plug-in your home theatre system. When the DTV input is selected for connection to an ...
Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4 1. AC IN - DTV - Version 8/1/2006 11 www.VIZIOCE.com Plug-in your home theatre system. When the DTV input is selected for connection to an ...
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... DVD Player or set top box here. Connect the audio from www.vizioce.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 8. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for right audio inputs. RGB PC - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia...a VCR or video game. HDMI 1 - The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. Right Portion 5 6 7 8 9 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 11 13 14 10 12 12 5. Audio Out - Connect the secondary source for left to here. The S-Video connector in the red area is...
... DVD Player or set top box here. Connect the audio from www.vizioce.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 8. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for right audio inputs. RGB PC - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia...a VCR or video game. HDMI 1 - The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. Right Portion 5 6 7 8 9 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 11 13 14 10 12 12 5. Audio Out - Connect the secondary source for left to here. The S-Video connector in the red area is...
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... button selects a programmed DVD player. Use these buttons to operate the GV42LHDTV. These buttons change the channels up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button turns the sound on the following pages. Version 8/1/2006 ...separation of main and sub-channels. POWER - Press it again to return to cycle through the inputs. - / ENTER - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. The remote button ...
... button selects a programmed DVD player. Use these buttons to operate the GV42LHDTV. These buttons change the channels up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button turns the sound on the following pages. Version 8/1/2006 ...separation of main and sub-channels. POWER - Press it again to return to cycle through the inputs. - / ENTER - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. The remote button ...
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... increments up to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in DTV mode. Additionally, this button will switch between DTV and TV programming. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button will select the Closed Caption mode. The options are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 OR TEXT4. TV...
... increments up to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in DTV mode. Additionally, this button will switch between DTV and TV programming. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button will select the Closed Caption mode. The options are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 OR TEXT4. TV...
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... they extend beyond the edges of the picture. Press this button again the continue playing. These buttons are used to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Press this button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected.
... they extend beyond the edges of the picture. Press this button again the continue playing. These buttons are used to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Press this button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected.
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. This may result in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not place any obstacles between ... with fresh batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. Dispose of the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the batteries in cracking or leakage that you...
VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. This may result in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not place any obstacles between ... with fresh batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. Dispose of the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the batteries in cracking or leakage that you...
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...RGB PC (VGA) - It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 8/1/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This is separated... players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. The VIZIO GV42LHDTV has six different ways to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable.
...RGB PC (VGA) - It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 8/1/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This is separated... players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. The VIZIO GV42LHDTV has six different ways to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable.
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... DVD player to your home theater configuration, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. Version 8/1/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High ...Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO GV42LHDTV for optimal results. Select HDMI using the HDMI...
... DVD player to your home theater configuration, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. Version 8/1/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High ...Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO GV42LHDTV for optimal results. Select HDMI using the HDMI...
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... rear of the product. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Version 8/1/2006 19 www.VIZIOCE.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: Refer...
... rear of the product. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Version 8/1/2006 19 www.VIZIOCE.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: Refer...
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power ... color) connector on the Remote Control. row of connectors nearest to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. row of connectors nearest to...
VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power ... color) connector on the Remote Control. row of connectors nearest to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. row of connectors nearest to...