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... accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A Television. We hope you for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call us at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of mind and to purchase a plan. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of...
... accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A Television. We hope you for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call us at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of mind and to purchase a plan. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of...
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...or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A and it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the... carton check that the GV42L FHDTV10A is in a cardboard carton that all of the accessories are included. The GV42L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 68lbs and about 42" ...
...or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A and it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the... carton check that the GV42L FHDTV10A is in a cardboard carton that all of the accessories are included. The GV42L FHDTV10A weighs approximately 68lbs and about 42" ...
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... see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the back of the HDTV, using a washer underneath the screw head. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to the wall. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A TV are sold separately Wall Mounts...
... see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the back of the HDTV, using a washer underneath the screw head. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to the wall. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A TV are sold separately Wall Mounts...
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...) by squeezing the sides to properly hang the GV42L FHDTV10A. The pitch of your GV42L FHDTV10A. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 5. Unplug all of the TV. Version 10/9/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com If you choose to the TV. 3. Place the GV42L FHDTV10A face down on a soft and flat...
...) by squeezing the sides to properly hang the GV42L FHDTV10A. The pitch of your GV42L FHDTV10A. 2. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 5. Unplug all of the TV. Version 10/9/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com If you choose to the TV. 3. Place the GV42L FHDTV10A face down on a soft and flat...
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... 3.3 Adjusting 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 Peak...
... 3.3 Adjusting 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 Peak...
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... speaker. * For digital TV stations in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Connection for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. Right Portion 11 VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 13 12 14 11. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to here. Connect a secondary...
... speaker. * For digital TV stations in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Connection for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. Right Portion 11 VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 13 12 14 11. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to here. Connect a secondary...
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...is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the remote). Remote LED - This button selects a programmed DVD player. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be .... NOTE: This is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the remote to turn the TV on the following pages. Version 10/9/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Press it again to return to operate the VIZIO HDTV. When selecting a digital channel directly use this...
...is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the remote). Remote LED - This button selects a programmed DVD player. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be .... NOTE: This is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the remote to turn the TV on the following pages. Version 10/9/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Press it again to return to operate the VIZIO HDTV. When selecting a digital channel directly use this...
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... broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. This is the connection for PC input. The video signal is separated into... closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this single pin connector. Version 10/9/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
... broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. This is the connection for PC input. The video signal is separated into... closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this single pin connector. Version 10/9/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
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...product or consult your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. Version 10/9/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com The HDMI input on the Remote Control. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849...) 1. 2. 3. 4. Refer to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and...
...product or consult your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: For more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. Version 10/9/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com The HDMI input on the Remote Control. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849...) 1. 2. 3. 4. Refer to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and...
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... HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable...
... HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable...
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... Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Select Component 1... using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV...
... Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Select Component 1... using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV...
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Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Version 10/9/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. ...the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). 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. ...
Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Version 10/9/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. ...the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). 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. ...
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...the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of your antenna or cable to TV", "RF Out" ... your VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna ...
...the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Version 10/9/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of your antenna or cable to TV", "RF Out" ... your VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna ...
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... 1-888-VIZIOCe (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the HDMI 2 connection. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you...
... 1-888-VIZIOCe (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the HDMI 2 connection. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you...
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...the other end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Turn off 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. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the...
...the other end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Turn off 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. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the...
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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. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (...audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player user manual for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the...
row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (...audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player user manual for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the...
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...S-Video jack on the left hand side of your DVD Player (Good): 1. Version 10/9/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the rear ...of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio ...
...S-Video jack on the left hand side of your DVD Player (Good): 1. Version 10/9/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the rear ...of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio ...
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...by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good): 1. Version 10/9/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the AV2 input for another component, you ...AV input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
...by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good): 1. Version 10/9/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the AV2 input for another component, you ...AV input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
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.../9/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear right hand side connections of the LCD HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR...
.../9/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear right hand side connections of the LCD HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR...
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...manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV.... 3. on the remote control to select 7. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the SPEAKERS. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Version 10/9/2007 30 www.VIZIO... it to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external...
...manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV.... 3. on the remote control to select 7. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the SPEAKERS. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Version 10/9/2007 30 www.VIZIO... it to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external...