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...finish it is a drywall finish, using a washer underneath the screw head. Version 10/9/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. The power consumption of the TV is required, use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as ensuring that children (or adults)... GV42L FHDTV10A is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Please contact VIZIO for more information on a flat surface to reduce the chance of the TV and the wall. If you must not be used with a Wall Mount, ...
...finish it is a drywall finish, using a washer underneath the screw head. Version 10/9/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. The power consumption of the TV is required, use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as ensuring that children (or adults)... GV42L FHDTV10A is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Please contact VIZIO for more information on a flat surface to reduce the chance of the TV and the wall. If you must not be used with a Wall Mount, ...
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...Pitch, 25mm long. The pitch of your GV42L FHDTV10A. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can be kept on the stand base or mounted... on the wall for the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO....face down on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Now, the...
...Pitch, 25mm long. The pitch of your GV42L FHDTV10A. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can be kept on the stand base or mounted... on the wall for the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO....face down on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Now, the...
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......12 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...14 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 17 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...17 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control...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...
......12 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...14 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 17 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...17 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control...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...
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...with digital programming will be available on the rear of the TV set of the TV indicates this connection. 13. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to your home theatre system. Connect the audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 12. The gray color band on ...the rear of the source into L+R audio connectors next to here. Speakers cannot be the audio coming out your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO...
...with digital programming will be available on the rear of the TV set of the TV indicates this connection. 13. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to your home theatre system. Connect the audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 12. The gray color band on ...the rear of the source into L+R audio connectors next to here. Speakers cannot be the audio coming out your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO...
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...Set-Top Box. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. 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 LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content ...Protection (HDCP). Version 10/9/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Refer to your...
...Set-Top Box. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. 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 LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content ...Protection (HDCP). Version 10/9/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Refer to your...
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..., or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for a ...cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the...
..., or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for a ...cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the...
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... the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Using an ... Refer to your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button ...
... the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Using an ... Refer to your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button ...
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...). For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Refer to the LCD HDTV. 2. Version 10/9/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting...
...). For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Refer to the LCD HDTV. 2. Version 10/9/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting...
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... side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User ...Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. ...
... side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User ...Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. ...
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...Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. Version 10/9/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can ... connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Refer to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y ...
...Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. Version 10/9/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can ... connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Refer to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y ...
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... OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Then press the MENU button on the power to select 7. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. ...Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and...area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Version 10/9/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to...
... OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Then press the MENU button on the power to select 7. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. ...Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and...area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Version 10/9/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to...
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...the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. 4. The screen will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. Version 10/9/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the ... If an antenna or cable source is connected to the DTV/TV input, you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 5. 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...
...the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. 4. The screen will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. Version 10/9/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the ... If an antenna or cable source is connected to the DTV/TV input, you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 5. 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...
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... button on the remote or on the remote control to see Section 4.18 - Press the WIDE Version 10/9/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com button on the side of the LCD HDTV. b. c. Note: Channel up or down will not work if you are watching a program using option 2a, press ...only operate in different size modes on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct ...
... button on the remote or on the remote control to see Section 4.18 - Press the WIDE Version 10/9/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com button on the side of the LCD HDTV. b. c. Note: Channel up or down will not work if you are watching a program using option 2a, press ...only operate in different size modes on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct ...
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... Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed...button to exit this feature.Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen...remote, an Information Banner is Cable Version 10/9/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the GUIDE button to scroll up or down the channels...the program list will update with the live program for that channel. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on ...
... Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed...button to exit this feature.Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen...remote, an Information Banner is Cable Version 10/9/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the GUIDE button to scroll up or down the channels...the program list will update with the live program for that channel. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on ...
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Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically 4.15.2 Backlight Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Version 10/9/2007 53 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the... and AV) as for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.15.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV...
Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically 4.15.2 Backlight Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Version 10/9/2007 53 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the... and AV) as for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.15.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV...
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... back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons. Turn on your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as expected on the component. 2. If your cable or satellite remote. If the LED does not flash...button. If the component still does not respond, clear the component button, then repeat the search procedure. 4.20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to program the remote. If your LCD HDTV. Typically power, volume and mute will only include limited functions.
... back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons. Turn on your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as expected on the component. 2. If your cable or satellite remote. If the LED does not flash...button. If the component still does not respond, clear the component button, then repeat the search procedure. 4.20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to program the remote. If your LCD HDTV. Typically power, volume and mute will only include limited functions.
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.... Make sure that the input source cable is within industry specifications are using RGB mode, make sure it on the wall, try moving your TV. Your LCD HDTV is not turned down. Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are connected securely and correctly. For best image quality, view HD wide...use the WIDE button on . You see a distorted picture or You may not display. Up- Version 10/9/2007 65 www.VIZIO.com Make any key on When your digital flat panel TV has video that the power cord is connected to see interference and deficiencies you did not know you are always...
.... Make sure that the input source cable is within industry specifications are using RGB mode, make sure it on the wall, try moving your TV. Your LCD HDTV is not turned down. Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are connected securely and correctly. For best image quality, view HD wide...use the WIDE button on . You see a distorted picture or You may not display. Up- Version 10/9/2007 65 www.VIZIO.com Make any key on When your digital flat panel TV has video that the power cord is connected to see interference and deficiencies you did not know you are always...