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... license from your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of HDMI Licensing LLC. We recommend you for your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and...VIZIO GV42L HDTV either at [email protected]. Version 8/1/2006 1 www.VIZIOCE.com Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Thank you register your set...
... license from your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of HDMI Licensing LLC. We recommend you for your new VIZIO GV42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and...VIZIO GV42L HDTV either at [email protected]. Version 8/1/2006 1 www.VIZIOCE.com Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Thank you register your set...
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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 ... Cable through your VCR 28 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...29 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...30 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 31 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...31 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV...
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 ... Cable through your VCR 28 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...29 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...30 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 31 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...31 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV...
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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 Digital Closed Caption Style ...47 4.5.6 PIP Position ...47 4.5.7 Reset All Settings ...47 4.6 TV Tuner Setup ...48 4.6.1 Tuner ...)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...
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 Digital Closed Caption Style ...47 4.5.6 PIP Position ...47 4.5.7 Reset All Settings ...47 4.6 TV Tuner Setup ...48 4.6.1 Tuner ...)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...
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...From left to an external device, such as a VCR or video game. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. AV2 In - The S-Video connector in the red area is for right audio inputs. Connect the audio from the same source. Speakers...green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left speaker. Version 8/1/2006 12 www.VIZIOCE.com Right Portion 5 6 7 8 9 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 11 13 14 10 12 12 5. SERVICE - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your...
...From left to an external device, such as a VCR or video game. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. AV2 In - The S-Video connector in the red area is for right audio inputs. Connect the audio from the same source. Speakers...green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left speaker. Version 8/1/2006 12 www.VIZIOCE.com Right Portion 5 6 7 8 9 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 11 13 14 10 12 12 5. SERVICE - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your...
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... a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to TV. These buttons change the channels up or down . This button turns the sound on the following pages. Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. DVD - INFO - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is...
... a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to TV. These buttons change the channels up or down . This button turns the sound on the following pages. Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. DVD - INFO - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is...
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...-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. 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 (DTV), over S-...(analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - Note: For more sharply. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the...
...-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. 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 (DTV), over S-...(analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - Note: For more sharply. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the...
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... HDMI input on the Remote Control. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters or less. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for...
... HDMI input on the Remote Control. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters or less. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for...
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...the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz... of the LCD HDTV. 3. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content...
...the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz... of the LCD HDTV. 3. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content...
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... on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on your Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your ...HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Note:...
... on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on your Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your ...HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Note:...
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... b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Refer to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3.... Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for additional information on the power to set your pc computer timing mode to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output ... your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at an electronics store. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Connect a 15-...
... b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Refer to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3.... Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for additional information on the power to set your pc computer timing mode to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output ... your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at an electronics store. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Connect a 15-...
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... the remote control. Select TV input (see Step 4 above ) to select the correct input source. Note: If you want. Version 8/1/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the available TV channels..
... the remote control. Select TV input (see Step 4 above ) to select the correct input source. Note: If you want. Version 8/1/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the available TV channels..
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....org to get information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in which channels your source or you want the TV to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to highlight the TUNER MODE option. Once selected, press ... questions on how to scan for more information. 6. Press the or button to point your choice. Press the OK button to scan the available channels. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual e. Using a PC If connecting to a PC through cable depends upon which direction to select your antenna. c. An information panel will...
....org to get information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in which channels your source or you want the TV to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to highlight the TUNER MODE option. Once selected, press ... questions on how to scan for more information. 6. Press the or button to point your choice. Press the OK button to scan the available channels. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual e. Using a PC If connecting to a PC through cable depends upon which direction to select your antenna. c. An information panel will...
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV. Also, verify that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by...DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you are secure. When using HDMI, Component 1, Component 2, AV1 and AV2 inputs. 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. Wide Using this feature, you are 3 options ...
VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV. Also, verify that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by...DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you are secure. When using HDMI, Component 1, Component 2, AV1 and AV2 inputs. 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. Wide Using this feature, you are 3 options ...
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...input source. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to adjust. 4. The OSD consists of the other settings. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to exit the OSD completely. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Press the or button on... right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Version 8/1/2006 40 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using ...
...input source. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to adjust. 4. The OSD consists of the other settings. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to exit the OSD completely. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Press the or button on... right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Version 8/1/2006 40 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using ...
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...first as before. Repeat the procedure to adjust the level. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the nominal position. The easiest way to set tint is often too much color. 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Tint selection. In most cases, the default middle position ...of the picture. Press the button to highlight the color you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. The default is correct. Press the button to start adjusting...
...first as before. Repeat the procedure to adjust the level. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the nominal position. The easiest way to set tint is often too much color. 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Tint selection. In most cases, the default middle position ...of the picture. Press the button to highlight the color you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. The default is correct. Press the button to start adjusting...
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...to set the amount of the picture and the Adaptive Luma feature may reduce this effect. Version 8/1/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to choose from OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or STRONG. 4.3.2 Black Level Extender Extends the ability of the picture. 4.3 Advanced Picture Adjust VIZIO GV42L ... Advanced Picture Adjust selection and press OK. Press the button to turn this feature OFF or ON. 4.3.4 Color Transient Intensity The GV42L automatically adjusts the picture for color errors caused by the compression process used to reduce the appearance of digitizing errors caused by fast...
...to set the amount of the picture and the Adaptive Luma feature may reduce this effect. Version 8/1/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to choose from OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or STRONG. 4.3.2 Black Level Extender Extends the ability of the picture. 4.3 Advanced Picture Adjust VIZIO GV42L ... Advanced Picture Adjust selection and press OK. Press the button to turn this feature OFF or ON. 4.3.4 Color Transient Intensity The GV42L automatically adjusts the picture for color errors caused by the compression process used to reduce the appearance of digitizing errors caused by fast...
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... Press the button to reset the TV to select Service 1. button to highlight the Digital CC Press the button to the default factory settings. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you to change the font size and color, the background color,... and the transparency of the PIP screen within the main screen. 4.5.7 Reset All Settings Press the button to select the position of the Closed Caption. 4.5.6 PIP Position Press the selection. Press the button to select Custom. ...
... Press the button to reset the TV to select Service 1. button to highlight the Digital CC Press the button to the default factory settings. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you to change the font size and color, the background color,... and the transparency of the PIP screen within the main screen. 4.5.7 Reset All Settings Press the button to select the position of the Closed Caption. 4.5.6 PIP Position Press the selection. Press the button to select Custom. ...
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... button to turn it on or off. Press the button to select your area. The default password set in a secure place. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.7.6 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are going to use the... Lock Enable selection. Version 8/1/2006 50 www.VIZIOCE.com Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. 4.7.5 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control...
... button to turn it on or off. Press the button to select your area. The default password set in a secure place. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.7.6 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are going to use the... Lock Enable selection. Version 8/1/2006 50 www.VIZIOCE.com Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. 4.7.5 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control...
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.8.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in effect) and for you that does not have a rating. 4.8.5 Change the Password Press the button ... again. If both numbers are not the same, a warning panel will display to inform you to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 47) does NOT reset the password.
VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.8.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in effect) and for you that does not have a rating. 4.8.5 Change the Password Press the button ... again. If both numbers are not the same, a warning panel will display to inform you to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 47) does NOT reset the password.
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... PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.15.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by -Picture (POP) mode. If you press SWAP again, it cannot support 1080i. 4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings PIP Channel The PIP channel is turned on, you can swap... available for PIP and POP modes. *When HDMI is used for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. This works the same if you can be set to the main picture. Indicates which inputs are in a small window (sub screen). To change the PIP channel, press the PIP CH + or -...
... PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.15.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by -Picture (POP) mode. If you press SWAP again, it cannot support 1080i. 4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings PIP Channel The PIP channel is turned on, you can swap... available for PIP and POP modes. *When HDMI is used for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. This works the same if you can be set to the main picture. Indicates which inputs are in a small window (sub screen). To change the PIP channel, press the PIP CH + or -...