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... where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the lead-in the building installation. Version 10/9/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to... be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is intended to be connected to earth in wire to ...
... where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the lead-in the building installation. Version 10/9/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to... be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is intended to be connected to earth in wire to ...
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...a lag bolt, again using a washer underneath the screw head. The Safety Strap should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizio.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www... grounding feature must allow space between the back of the Safety Strap to a stud if it is preferable to fix it onto themselves. 1. Please contact VIZIO for TV. If you have a solid wall you must not be used with high humidity, dust or smoke so as ensuring that children (or adults) do...
...a lag bolt, again using a washer underneath the screw head. The Safety Strap should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizio.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www... grounding feature must allow space between the back of the Safety Strap to a stud if it is preferable to fix it onto themselves. 1. Please contact VIZIO for TV. If you have a solid wall you must not be used with high humidity, dust or smoke so as ensuring that children (or adults) do...
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...hang the GV42L FHDTV10A. The screws type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. Version 10/9/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com To find the perfect mount for viewing. Unplug all of the TV. The pitch of your GV42L FHDTV10A. 2. To remove the stand base 1. If you choose to the...Please make sure to read the instructions of the mounting holes is metric: M8, 1.25 Pitch, 25mm long. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 5. To find the perfect mount for removing the stand base. Pull the ...
...hang the GV42L FHDTV10A. The screws type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. Version 10/9/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com To find the perfect mount for viewing. Unplug all of the TV. The pitch of your GV42L FHDTV10A. 2. To remove the stand base 1. If you choose to the...Please make sure to read the instructions of the mounting holes is metric: M8, 1.25 Pitch, 25mm long. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 5. To find the perfect mount for removing the stand base. Pull the ...
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... could be left in place for the left in place and remove the speaker. After removing speaker, the screws could be left speaker. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual To remove the speakers If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use your Home Theatre System for...easily removed after step 2 is done. Remove the aluminum nameplate from the GV42L FHDTV10A at the rear of the TV set by arrows molded into the plastic. Version 10/9/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com After removing speaker, the screws could break. 4. Unplug the speaker wires from the front of the speakers beforehand...
... could be left in place for the left in place and remove the speaker. After removing speaker, the screws could be left speaker. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual To remove the speakers If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use your Home Theatre System for...easily removed after step 2 is done. Remove the aluminum nameplate from the GV42L FHDTV10A at the rear of the TV set by arrows molded into the plastic. Version 10/9/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com After removing speaker, the screws could break. 4. Unplug the speaker wires from the front of the speakers beforehand...
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...WIRE CONNECTOR P1 COLOR 1 Red P2 2 NC 3 Black P3 4 NC 5 NC Shell Drain 4. Note: This section is recommendable to follow the pattern shown below . 1. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Relocate Detachable Speakers If you will need a female (5-pin) connector at one end and a male (5-pin) connector at the other end...the extension cables follow the procedure or steps shown below . 3. Please notice that you decide to relocate or place speaker's assemblies away from the TV set, it is exclusive for TV owners who want to place the speakers away from new location to the...
...WIRE CONNECTOR P1 COLOR 1 Red P2 2 NC 3 Black P3 4 NC 5 NC Shell Drain 4. Note: This section is recommendable to follow the pattern shown below . 1. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Relocate Detachable Speakers If you will need a female (5-pin) connector at one end and a male (5-pin) connector at the other end...the extension cables follow the procedure or steps shown below . 3. Please notice that you decide to relocate or place speaker's assemblies away from the TV set, it is exclusive for TV owners who want to place the speakers away from new location to 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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....2 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 DVD... Caption Style ...47 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...47 4.6.7 H/V Position...47 4.6.8 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...
....2 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 DVD... Caption Style ...47 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...47 4.6.7 H/V Position...47 4.6.8 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...
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... buttons to be adjusted. Remote Control Sensor - Switch the GV42L FHDTV10A on and orange when powered off . Input (Enter) - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. While the OSD is the window through the input sources in the OSD ... ◄/► - 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. Version 10/9/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will display the current input mode. If...
... buttons to be adjusted. Remote Control Sensor - Switch the GV42L FHDTV10A on and orange when powered off . Input (Enter) - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. While the OSD is the window through the input sources in the OSD ... ◄/► - 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. Version 10/9/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will display the current input mode. If...
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... (888-849-4623). 5. Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. This custom communication port is for right audio inputs. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a...the external audio from a computer here. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Hand Side Portion VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 6 7 3 5 8 3 9 1. HDMI 2 - The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Connect the secondary source for purchase from Cable Box) for right speaker...
... (888-849-4623). 5. Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the TV indicates this connection. This custom communication port is for right audio inputs. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a...the external audio from a computer here. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Hand Side Portion VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 6 7 3 5 8 3 9 1. HDMI 2 - The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Connect the secondary source for purchase from Cable Box) for right speaker...
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... only images signals; Right Portion 11 VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 13 12 14 11. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - When the DTV input is selected for connection to an external device, such as a DVD or video game. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to your home theatre system. ...- Speakers cannot be the audio coming out your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Keep in your home theatre system. Connect the audio output of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as a home...
... only images signals; Right Portion 11 VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 13 12 14 11. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - When the DTV input is selected for connection to an external device, such as a DVD or video game. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to your home theatre system. ...- Speakers cannot be the audio coming out your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 10/9/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Keep in your home theatre system. Connect the audio output of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as a home...
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...Audio Receiver/Amp/Home Theatre System. Use these buttons to the Standby mode. Version 10/9/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the remote to set -top box. Blinks when the remote operates. Press it again to .... NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up to turn the TV on the following pages. Remote LED - This button allows the user to operate the VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by ...
...Audio Receiver/Amp/Home Theatre System. Use these buttons to the Standby mode. Version 10/9/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the remote to set -top box. Blinks when the remote operates. Press it again to .... NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up to turn the TV on the following pages. Remote LED - This button allows the user to operate the VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by ...
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..." the current screen. Note: in DTV mode. Press this button to select TV programming. This button also skips to the previous chapter when using the remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box or VCR. Version 10/9/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Repeated pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in standard... TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 and 16:9. This button...
..." the current screen. Note: in DTV mode. Press this button to select TV programming. This button also skips to the previous chapter when using the remote to control your Cable/Satellite Box or VCR. Version 10/9/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Repeated pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in standard... TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 and 16:9. This button...
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... cracking or leakage that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Version 10/9/2007 17 www....VIZIO.com Do not attempt 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...
... cracking or leakage that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Version 10/9/2007 17 www....VIZIO.com Do not attempt 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...
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...streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. TV Coaxial RF. Blue RGB PC (VGA) - Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (...ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to be displayed more sharply. Good (analog) Yellow AV2 (Composite) - VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Black DTV Coaxial RF. When used video ...
...streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. TV Coaxial RF. Blue RGB PC (VGA) - Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (...ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to be displayed more sharply. Good (analog) Yellow AV2 (Composite) - VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Black DTV Coaxial RF. When used video ...
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... 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you do not want...HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI output of your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. 2. 3. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Note: To...
... 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you do not want...HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI output of your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. 2. 3. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Note: To...
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...the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: a)... b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. HDCP encrypts the ...the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection....
...the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Version 10/9/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: a)... b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. HDCP encrypts the ...the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection....
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... Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 10/9/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio connectors...: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for another component, or you do not want to the...
... Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 10/9/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio connectors...: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for another component, or you do not want to the...
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... Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Version 10/9/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the program guides, or ...your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power ...
... Control. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Version 10/9/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the program guides, or ...your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power ...
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... your antenna or cable to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV 3. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2... Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector ...
... your antenna or cable to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV 3. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2... Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector ...
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... row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the power to your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting 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. 4. Turn off the power to you can connect...
... row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the power to your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting 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. 4. Turn off the power to you can connect...
