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... set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of mind and to purchase a... plan. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. For peace of Dolby Laboratories Version 10/9/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories Dolby ...
... set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of mind and to purchase a... plan. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. For peace of Dolby Laboratories Version 10/9/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories Dolby ...
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... Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...36 3.4 Program Information...37 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 38 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...38 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...39 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...39 4.2.2 Backlight ...39 4.2.3 Contrast ...40 4.2.4 Brightness...40 4.2.5 Color ...40 4.2.6 Tint...40 4.2.7 Sharpness ...41 4.2.8 Color Temperature...41 4.3 Advanced Video ...42 4.3.1 DNR...42 4.3.2 Black Level Extender ...42 4.3.3 White...
... Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...36 3.4 Program Information...37 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 38 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...38 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...39 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...39 4.2.2 Backlight ...39 4.2.3 Contrast ...40 4.2.4 Brightness...40 4.2.5 Color ...40 4.2.6 Tint...40 4.2.7 Sharpness ...41 4.2.8 Color Temperature...41 4.3 Advanced Video ...42 4.3.1 DNR...42 4.3.2 Black Level Extender ...42 4.3.3 White...
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...Using PIP/POP Feature...59 4.18.3 How to select PIP/POP...60 4.18.4 Setting the Sleep Timer ...61 4.19 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 62 4.19.1 Programming for VCR ...62 4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...62 4.19.3 Programming for... Reset All Settings ...47 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...48 4.7.1 Channel Block ...48 4.7.2 TV Rating...49 4.7.3 Movie Rating...50 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.7.4 Change the Password ...50 4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...51 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...51 4.10 HDMI Input Setup...51 4.11 Video Input Picture Adjustment...
...Using PIP/POP Feature...59 4.18.3 How to select PIP/POP...60 4.18.4 Setting the Sleep Timer ...61 4.19 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 62 4.19.1 Programming for VCR ...62 4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...62 4.19.3 Programming for... Reset All Settings ...47 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...48 4.7.1 Channel Block ...48 4.7.2 TV Rating...49 4.7.3 Movie Rating...50 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.7.4 Change the Password ...50 4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...51 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...51 4.10 HDMI Input Setup...51 4.11 Video Input Picture Adjustment...
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... controls in the OSD menus. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Input (Enter) - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the...control directly at this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you will display the current input mode. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - While the OSD is active, this button will return to the speaker volume. The...
... controls in the OSD menus. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Input (Enter) - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the...control directly at this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you will display the current input mode. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - While the OSD is active, this button will return to the speaker volume. The...
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...or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for purchase from www.vizio.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 6. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for right audio inputs. For users who want to connect to an antenna or ...digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 8....
...or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for purchase from www.vizio.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 6. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for right audio inputs. For users who want to connect to an antenna or ...digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 8....
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... to switch the audio from the main screen to the subscreen or vice versa. Version 10/9/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Repeated pressing of this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. This button also Pauses playback when using the remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box or VCR....While in PIP or POP mode. Note: in 30 minute increments up to 120 minutes. Repeated pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. This button cycles through Service 6; This button also starts recording when using the ...
... to switch the audio from the main screen to the subscreen or vice versa. Version 10/9/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Repeated pressing of this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. This button also Pauses playback when using the remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box or VCR....While in PIP or POP mode. Note: in 30 minute increments up to 120 minutes. Repeated pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. This button cycles through Service 6; This button also starts recording when using the ...
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.... Green and Purple Component 1/2 - Red/White S-Video (AV1) - It also enables text to the most advanced for PC input. 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/...TV using antenna or cable. The video signal is most commonly used video connection. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. This enhancement over a single cable. The complete video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. VIZIO...
.... Green and Purple Component 1/2 - Red/White S-Video (AV1) - It also enables text to the most advanced for PC input. 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/...TV using antenna or cable. The video signal is most commonly used video connection. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. This enhancement over a single cable. The complete video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. VIZIO...
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... maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the...connect the Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection. If you are already using the INPUT button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-...
... maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the...connect the Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection. If you are already using the INPUT button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-...
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... Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security...satellite operator. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth...
... Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security...satellite operator. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth...
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...component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Connecting your DVD ...player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have ...
...component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Connecting your DVD ...player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have ...
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...user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/9/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and ...red connectors), connect the cable to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD...
...user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 10/9/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and ...red connectors), connect the cable to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD...
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... Setup OSD panel. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the LCD HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 18 ~ 31 for detailed steps)...the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the LCD HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. 4. Note: If you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 5. Version 10/9/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com
... Setup OSD panel. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the LCD HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 18 ~ 31 for detailed steps)...the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the LCD HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. 4. Note: If you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 5. Version 10/9/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com
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..., select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. The status of the VIZIO the front will not work if you can select TV directly by...
..., select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. The status of the VIZIO the front will not work if you can select TV directly by...
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... no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates ...in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 10/9/2007 51...
... no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates ...in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 10/9/2007 51...
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...or button to that effect. MAIN DTV TV SUB DTV TV AV1 AV2 Component Component 1 2 9 9 9 9 AV1 9 9 AV2 9 9 Component 1 9 9 9 9 Component 2 9 9 9 9 HDMI 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 HDMI 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 RGB 9 9 9 9 HDMI 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 HDMI 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 RGB 9 9 9 9 9 9 "9" - Version 10/9/2007 58 www.VIZIO.com Style Press the or button to...choose the input source for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.18.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at one ...
...or button to that effect. MAIN DTV TV SUB DTV TV AV1 AV2 Component Component 1 2 9 9 9 9 AV1 9 9 AV2 9 9 Component 1 9 9 9 9 Component 2 9 9 9 9 HDMI 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 HDMI 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 RGB 9 9 9 9 HDMI 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 HDMI 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 RGB 9 9 9 9 9 9 "9" - Version 10/9/2007 58 www.VIZIO.com Style Press the or button to...choose the input source for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.18.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at one ...
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...TV. You see if this type of the VCR and the TV. You switch to a different input The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you have not mounted it . Version 10/9/2007 65 www.VIZIO...technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Your LCD HDTV is not turned down. Check Source settings. Remote Control does not Make sure ...and the screen size changes. (AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and TV). If HD content is up-converted (increased) to the TV is securely connected. Make sure that the video input source is plugged...
...TV. You see if this type of the VCR and the TV. You switch to a different input The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you have not mounted it . Version 10/9/2007 65 www.VIZIO...technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Your LCD HDTV is not turned down. Check Source settings. Remote Control does not Make sure ...and the screen size changes. (AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and TV). If HD content is up-converted (increased) to the TV is securely connected. Make sure that the video input source is plugged...
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...LCD HDTV has the capability of VIZIO...BS Electric Appliance Control Act Version 10/9/2007 66 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution Tips for Letterbox Content ...For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via e-mail or phone. Sunday Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number...support personnel can occur. VIZIO 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Tel: (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9563 Web: www.VIZIO.com 5.4 Compliance Caution...platform for standard 4:3 Televisions. E-mail: techsupport@vizio.com Tel: (949)428-2525 Hours of image accuracy. However,...
...LCD HDTV has the capability of VIZIO...BS Electric Appliance Control Act Version 10/9/2007 66 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution Tips for Letterbox Content ...For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via e-mail or phone. Sunday Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number...support personnel can occur. VIZIO 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Tel: (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9563 Web: www.VIZIO.com 5.4 Compliance Caution...platform for standard 4:3 Televisions. E-mail: techsupport@vizio.com Tel: (949)428-2525 Hours of image accuracy. However,...
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Version 10/9/2007 68 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.485mm (H) x 0.485mm (V) Display/Signal Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV) , 1080i (HDTV)...(typical) Contrast 1500 :1 (typical) Viewing Angle Horizontal and Vertical 178° (typical) Inputs 1x Coaxial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 2x HDMI™** with HDCP (1 with Stereo Audio RCA), 2x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio, 1x S-Video plus...
Version 10/9/2007 68 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.485mm (H) x 0.485mm (V) Display/Signal Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV) , 1080i (HDTV)...(typical) Contrast 1500 :1 (typical) Viewing Angle Horizontal and Vertical 178° (typical) Inputs 1x Coaxial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 2x HDMI™** with HDCP (1 with Stereo Audio RCA), 2x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio, 1x S-Video plus...
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... 36, 64 Advanced Picture Adjustments Adaptive Luma, 42 Black Level Extender, 42 Color Transient Intensity (CTI), 42 Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), 42 Flesh Tones, 42 White Peak Limiter, 42 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 64 Co-axial RF Connecting for DTV, 22 Connecting for TV, 23 Component Connecting your Cable Box, 21 ... 20 Connecting your DVD Player, 25 Connecting your Satellite Box, 20 G Glossary, 69 H HDMI Connecting your Cable Box, 19 Connecting your DVD Player, 24 Connecting your Satellite Box, 19 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 51 Picture Adjustment, 51 Setup, 51 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 18...
... 36, 64 Advanced Picture Adjustments Adaptive Luma, 42 Black Level Extender, 42 Color Transient Intensity (CTI), 42 Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), 42 Flesh Tones, 42 White Peak Limiter, 42 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 64 Co-axial RF Connecting for DTV, 22 Connecting for TV, 23 Component Connecting your Cable Box, 21 ... 20 Connecting your DVD Player, 25 Connecting your Satellite Box, 20 G Glossary, 69 H HDMI Connecting your Cable Box, 19 Connecting your DVD Player, 24 Connecting your Satellite Box, 19 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 51 Picture Adjustment, 51 Setup, 51 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 18...