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...3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive De-Interlace, 3:2 Pull-down, ATSC, with 8VSB & QAM demodulation, with HDMI, component video, composite video, S-Video and RF antenna inputs allows you to change without Stand 29.84in (H) x 41.26in (W) x 11.42in (D) / 758mm (H) x 1048mm ...(W) x 290mm (D) with Stand Net Weight: 73.33 lbs (33.2 kg) with Stand Agency Approvals: UL, C-UL, FCC Class B OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Tilt Wall Mount, Flush Wall Mount, HDMI cables,Component video cables - VIZIO...
...3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive De-Interlace, 3:2 Pull-down, ATSC, with 8VSB & QAM demodulation, with HDMI, component video, composite video, S-Video and RF antenna inputs allows you to change without Stand 29.84in (H) x 41.26in (W) x 11.42in (D) / 758mm (H) x 1048mm ...(W) x 290mm (D) with Stand Net Weight: 73.33 lbs (33.2 kg) with Stand Agency Approvals: UL, C-UL, FCC Class B OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Tilt Wall Mount, Flush Wall Mount, HDMI cables,Component video cables - VIZIO...
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... in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...16 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player ...17 2.2.1 Using HDMI ...17 2.2.2 Using Component Video...19 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2... PIP and POP ...37 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 39 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...39 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...40 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...40 4.2.2 Backlight ...40 4.2.3 Contrast ...41 4.2.4 Brightness...41 4.2.5 Color ...41 4.2.6 Tint...42 4.2.7 Sharpness ...42 ...
... in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...16 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player ...17 2.2.1 Using HDMI ...17 2.2.2 Using Component Video...19 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2... PIP and POP ...37 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 39 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...39 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...40 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...40 4.2.2 Backlight ...40 4.2.3 Contrast ...41 4.2.4 Brightness...41 4.2.5 Color ...41 4.2.6 Tint...42 4.2.7 Sharpness ...42 ...
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...If a submenu is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Channel ▲/▼ - While the OSD is active, pressing this button will return to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( )...) - Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. This is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 ...
...If a submenu is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Channel ▲/▼ - While the OSD is active, pressing this button will return to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( )...) - Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. This is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 ...
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...the rear of the TV indicates this connection. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Use the white and red connectors to here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Connect the primary source for purchase from www.vizioce.com...to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio inputs. Version 6/26/2006 11 www.VIZIOCE.com The white color band on the rear of the device to an external device, such as a DVD ...
...the rear of the TV indicates this connection. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Use the white and red connectors to here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Connect the primary source for purchase from www.vizioce.com...to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio inputs. Version 6/26/2006 11 www.VIZIOCE.com The white color band on the rear of the device to an external device, such as a DVD ...
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.... This button also functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. MTS/Play - This button will switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Additionally, this button rewinds the CD, DVD ...VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Repeated pressing of this button with the remote control. COMPONENT/Forward - VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - SLEEP/Pause - This button allows the user to 120 minutes. This button will select ...
.... This button also functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. MTS/Play - This button will switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Additionally, this button rewinds the CD, DVD ...VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Repeated pressing of this button with the remote control. COMPONENT/Forward - VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - SLEEP/Pause - This button allows the user to 120 minutes. This button will select ...
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...containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. S-Video (AV2) - DTV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This enhancement over a single cable. It also enables text to be displayed more...) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Component 1/2 - The VIZIO L42HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection...
...containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. S-Video (AV2) - DTV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This enhancement over a single cable. It also enables text to be displayed more...) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Component 1/2 - The VIZIO L42HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection...
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... DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO L42HDTV for details. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD...
... DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO L42HDTV for details. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD...
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Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and... output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to your DVD player. 5. For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Turn on your DVD player user manual for more information about...
Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and... output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to your DVD player. 5. For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Turn on your DVD player user manual for more information about...
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...about the video output requirements 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 of the product or consult your Set-Top Box (Best): 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the LCD TV supports....com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI 2 connection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Note: To maintain the display quality...
...about the video output requirements 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 of the product or consult your Set-Top Box (Best): 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the LCD TV supports....com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI 2 connection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Note: To maintain the display quality...
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... an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDMI Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote Control. For Set-Top ...Boxes with the DVI output on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the...
... an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDMI Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote Control. For Set-Top ...Boxes with the DVI output on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the...
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... Please follow the instructions below: a. The Language option is highlighted and the default is connected to the DTV/TV input, you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the or button on...pressing the TV button on the remote control. Select TV input (see pages 16 ~ 29 for Wall Mounting', see this button will show 'snow' and an OSD panel that says, "Initial Setup" b. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the...HDTV Start Up 1. Note: If you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 5.
... Please follow the instructions below: a. The Language option is highlighted and the default is connected to the DTV/TV input, you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the or button on...pressing the TV button on the remote control. Select TV input (see pages 16 ~ 29 for Wall Mounting', see this button will show 'snow' and an OSD panel that says, "Initial Setup" b. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the...HDTV Start Up 1. Note: If you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 5.
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... the WIDE Version 6/26/2006 32 www.VIZIOCE.com c. If you are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV to change to solid.... b. When using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, 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. button on the side of the...
... the WIDE Version 6/26/2006 32 www.VIZIOCE.com c. If you are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV to change to solid.... b. When using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, 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. button on the side of the...
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... below for the Sub-Screen it will return the program to small, medium or large. MAIN SUB TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB TV AV1 AV2 Component Component 1 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 "9" - Swapping PIP/POP Video...channel. Version 6/26/2006 55 www.VIZIOCE.com Indicates which inputs are in the PIP sub-picture. If you can display two pictures at the same time. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture...
... below for the Sub-Screen it will return the program to small, medium or large. MAIN SUB TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB TV AV1 AV2 Component Component 1 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 "9" - Swapping PIP/POP Video...channel. Version 6/26/2006 55 www.VIZIOCE.com Indicates which inputs are in the PIP sub-picture. If you can display two pictures at the same time. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture...
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.... converting can see interference and deficiencies you did not know you used a particular input and the screen size changes. (AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and TV). You switch to a different input The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you had. Wrong or ... and correctly. Make any cable you adjusted it appear. Check Source settings. The display image does not cover the entire screen. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is up-converted (increased) to match your TV's display capabilities. Make sure the video...
.... converting can see interference and deficiencies you did not know you used a particular input and the screen size changes. (AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and TV). You switch to a different input The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you had. Wrong or ... and correctly. Make any cable you adjusted it appear. Check Source settings. The display image does not cover the entire screen. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is up-converted (increased) to match your TV's display capabilities. Make sure the video...
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... on the remote control and cycle among the available options. 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to you call. VIZIO 320A Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tel: (714) 668.0588 Fax: (714) 668-9099 Web: www.VIZIOCE.com Version ... 6:00pm PST Monday - For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Customer support and quality service are most commonly formatted for Letterbox Content Users. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions...
... on the remote control and cycle among the available options. 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to you call. VIZIO 320A Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tel: (714) 668.0588 Fax: (714) 668-9099 Web: www.VIZIOCE.com Version ... 6:00pm PST Monday - For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Customer support and quality service are most commonly formatted for Letterbox Content Users. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions...
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VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V) Display ...), 1080i (HDTV) Colors Brightness 16.77 Million 500 cd/m2 (typical) Contrast 800:1 (typical) Viewing Angle >178° (horizontal and vertical) Inputs 1x Co-axial 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...
VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V) Display ...), 1080i (HDTV) Colors Brightness 16.77 Million 500 cd/m2 (typical) Contrast 800:1 (typical) Viewing Angle >178° (horizontal and vertical) Inputs 1x Co-axial 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...
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... Closed Caption, 13 Selecting the Screen Size, 13, 32, 54, 64 Stepping through TV Channels, 32 Volume, 9, 32, 59 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 59 Co-axial RF Connecting for DTV, 26 Connecting for TV, 27 Component Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 24..., 47 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 18 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 23 E Extended Warranty, 69 G Glossary, 64 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 17 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 22 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 16 Rear Label, 10 Rear Label, 11 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting...
... Closed Caption, 13 Selecting the Screen Size, 13, 32, 54, 64 Stepping through TV Channels, 32 Volume, 9, 32, 59 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 59 Co-axial RF Connecting for DTV, 26 Connecting for TV, 27 Component Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 24..., 47 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 18 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 23 E Extended Warranty, 69 G Glossary, 64 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 17 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 22 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 16 Rear Label, 10 Rear Label, 11 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting...