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... polarities may expose you are unplugged before moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. This will protect the GV42L LCD HDTV from the type of electric shock, and other than the specified one may...controller. • If any of the product. o The performance of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and ...
... polarities may expose you are unplugged before moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. This will protect the GV42L LCD HDTV from the type of electric shock, and other than the specified one may...controller. • If any of the product. o The performance of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and ...
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... to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV...grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to...
... to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV...grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to...
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... 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.com The GV42L HDTV weighs approximately 100lb (45kg) and about...
... 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.com The GV42L HDTV weighs approximately 100lb (45kg) and about...
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... offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV42L HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components. The power consumption of the TV and the wall. For proper ventilation, you would...
... offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV42L HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components. The power consumption of the TV and the wall. For proper ventilation, you would...
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The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Switch the GV42LHDTV on and orange when powered off . Menu - Channel +/- - Volume +/- - Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component ... pressing this button confirms the menu function to the GV42LHDTV off . Version 8/1/2006 10 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to be adjusted. Repeated pressing of the remote...
The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Switch the GV42LHDTV on and orange when powered off . Menu - Channel +/- - Volume +/- - Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component ... pressing this button confirms the menu function to the GV42LHDTV off . Version 8/1/2006 10 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to be adjusted. Repeated pressing of the remote...
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... - Plug-in your home theatre system. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - The gray color band on this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 3. When the DTV input is selected for right speaker. 2. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4 1. Version 8/1/2006 11 www.VIZIOCE.com
... - Plug-in your home theatre system. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - The gray color band on this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 3. When the DTV input is selected for right speaker. 2. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4 1. Version 8/1/2006 11 www.VIZIOCE.com
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...POWER - DVD - INPUT - When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to four different components. MUTE - This button displays the image and system information display. Remote LED - VOL (+ or -) - These buttons change the channels up or down . This button displays program information. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO... Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. LAST - NOTE: This...
...POWER - DVD - INPUT - When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to four different components. MUTE - This button displays the image and system information display. Remote LED - VOL (+ or -) - These buttons change the channels up or down . This button displays program information. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO... Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. LAST - NOTE: This...
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...a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to 10 meters or less. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the VIZIO GV42LHDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 8/1/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Based on ...area) at the rear of the product. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Refer to your GV42LHDTV - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have...
...a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to 10 meters or less. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the VIZIO GV42LHDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 8/1/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Based on ...area) at the rear of the product. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Refer to your GV42LHDTV - VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have...
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....com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD... HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. For...
....com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD... HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. For...
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... button on the power to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual ...2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the Component...
... button on the power to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual ...2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the Component...
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... the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. Version 8/1/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on the rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Note...
... the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. Version 8/1/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on the rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Note...
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Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on your DVD player to use the AV1 input for another component,... rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Select AV1 using the S-Video input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. row...- Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on your DVD player to use the AV1 input for another component,... rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Select AV1 using the S-Video input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. row...- Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2.
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... you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 2 connection. If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for... details. Note: a) b) c) Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. The HDMI input on... button on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 8/1/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual ...
... you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 2 connection. If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for... details. Note: a) b) c) Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. The HDMI input on... button on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 8/1/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual ...
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... input on the Remote Control. For Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video...
... input on the Remote Control. For Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video...
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...the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Version 8/1/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color... Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and...
...the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Version 8/1/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color... Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and...
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Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera...com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of ... manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the AV2 input (orange area) at the rear of the product.
Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera...com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of ... manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the AV2 input (orange area) at the rear of the product.
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...LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna... or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-...
...LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna... or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-...
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... directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or ...Cable for TV 1. Version 8/1/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly...
... directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or ...Cable for TV 1. Version 8/1/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly...
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Turn off the power to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the on the remote control to external speakers. The audio ...with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to select SPEAKERS. 7. Then press the MENU button on the power to select the corresponding audio input. Version 8/1/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect... amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1.
Turn off the power to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the on the remote control to external speakers. The audio ...with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to select SPEAKERS. 7. Then press the MENU button on the power to select the corresponding audio input. Version 8/1/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect... amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1.
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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 the Audio Out on your pc computer to your pc computer user manual for additional information on the power to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the product. Select RGB using the INPUT...
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 the Audio Out on your pc computer to your pc computer user manual for additional information on the power to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the product. Select RGB using the INPUT...