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...HD and digital channels via antenna, and unscrambled HD and digital cable channels High Brightness (500 cd/m2) providing a more vivid, brilliant picture in any environment 30-bit color depth supporting 16.7 million colors Multiple video format support with HDMI, component video, composite video, S-Video and...with Stand Agency Approvals: UL, C-UL, FCC Class B OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Tilt Wall Mount, Flush Wall Mount, HDMI cables,Component video cables - VIZIO L42 HDTV THIS STATE-OF-THE-ART 42" LIQUID CRYSTAL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION CAN EASILY ENHANCE THE DECOR OF ANY FAMILY ROOM, LIVING ROOM OR...
...HD and digital channels via antenna, and unscrambled HD and digital cable channels High Brightness (500 cd/m2) providing a more vivid, brilliant picture in any environment 30-bit color depth supporting 16.7 million colors Multiple video format support with HDMI, component video, composite video, S-Video and...with Stand Agency Approvals: UL, C-UL, FCC Class B OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Tilt Wall Mount, Flush Wall Mount, HDMI cables,Component video cables - VIZIO L42 HDTV THIS STATE-OF-THE-ART 42" LIQUID CRYSTAL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION CAN EASILY ENHANCE THE DECOR OF ANY FAMILY ROOM, LIVING ROOM OR...
User Manual
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... Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries 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...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 4.2.8 Color...
... Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries 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...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 4.2.8 Color...
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...48 4.7.2 TV Rating...49 4.7.3 Movie Rating...49 4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.7.5 Change the Password ...50 4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...51 4.9 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...51 4.10 Video Input Special Features ...51 4.11 Video Input Parental Control ...52 4.12 PC Input....1 Understanding Viewing Features...54 4.14.2 Viewing Modes ...54 4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 55 4.14.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...55 4.14.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...56 4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 57 4.15.1 Programming for VCR ...57 4.15.2...
...48 4.7.2 TV Rating...49 4.7.3 Movie Rating...49 4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.7.5 Change the Password ...50 4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...51 4.9 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...51 4.10 Video Input Special Features ...51 4.11 Video Input Parental Control ...52 4.12 PC Input....1 Understanding Viewing Features...54 4.14.2 Viewing Modes ...54 4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 55 4.14.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...55 4.14.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...56 4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 57 4.15.1 Programming for VCR ...57 4.15.2...
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...while in PIP/POP mode for this button again the continue playing. Version 6/26/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com Use this button to change the picture mode from one of the screen. Used to swap the inputs from the main screen to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of... the following: small, medium or large. Press this button to the sub-screen while in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be functional. MODE - VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- PIP CH (- SWAP - Note that in PIP or POP mode. PIP - Press this button to choose the...
...while in PIP/POP mode for this button again the continue playing. Version 6/26/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com Use this button to change the picture mode from one of the screen. Used to swap the inputs from the main screen to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of... the following: small, medium or large. Press this button to the sub-screen while in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be functional. MODE - VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- PIP CH (- SWAP - Note that in PIP or POP mode. PIP - Press this button to choose the...
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... and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. The VIZIO L42HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. ... all-digital audio/video interface. This enhancement over a single cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Component 1/2 - Good (analog) Yellow and Orange AV1...
... and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. The VIZIO L42HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. ... all-digital audio/video interface. This enhancement over a single cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Component 1/2 - Good (analog) Yellow and Orange AV1...
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... Out on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at an electronics store. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer...
... Out on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at an electronics store. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer...
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... are three choices for the input, CABLE or AIR (for questions on how to select your cable operator for analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual e. Version 6/26/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com consult your choice. There are not sure of antenna and in which channels your... antenna. Press the or button to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for antenna), and if you want the TV to scan for both types, AUTO. Using a PC If...
... are three choices for the input, CABLE or AIR (for questions on how to select your cable operator for analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual e. Version 6/26/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com consult your choice. There are not sure of antenna and in which channels your... antenna. Press the or button to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for antenna), and if you want the TV to scan for both types, AUTO. Using a PC If...
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... to solid green. 2. Note: You should be able to switch among the modes. buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. The status LED on the remote, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, Component 1, Component 2, AV1 and AV2 inputs. 3.3 ... the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV. Note: Channel up or down will change the channel. Viewing Modes, on page 54. 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 connections are using ...
... to solid green. 2. Note: You should be able to switch among the modes. buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. The status LED on the remote, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, Component 1, Component 2, AV1 and AV2 inputs. 3.3 ... the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV. Note: Channel up or down will change the channel. Viewing Modes, on page 54. 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 connections are using ...
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...omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. This information consists of the program content when available from the broadcaster. Version 6/26/2006 33 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.4 ...DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header is available. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will remain on the remote, you press the INFO button on the...
...omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. This information consists of the program content when available from the broadcaster. Version 6/26/2006 33 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.4 ...DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header is available. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will remain on the remote, you press the INFO button on the...
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.../2006 39 www.VIZIOCE.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to begin adjustment of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Special Features, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. button on the side ..., even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Press OK when finished. 6. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right...
.../2006 39 www.VIZIOCE.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to begin adjustment of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Special Features, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. button on the side ..., even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Press OK when finished. 6. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right...
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... replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you are preset. 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available...
... replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you are preset. 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available...
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...Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Press the button to highlight the Color selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Contrast selection. If the ...brightness is too high the picture will disappear and be able to start adjusting the color and the menu page will look washed out and if the contrast is too high...
...Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Press the button to highlight the Color selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Contrast selection. If the ...brightness is too high the picture will disappear and be able to start adjusting the color and the menu page will look washed out and if the contrast is too high...
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VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. If people's faces...and be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. Press the or button if you choose the Custom option, then a new ... and the menu page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as the case of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to choose the Cool or Warm option. The Tint adjusts the hue of the nominal position. ...
VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.2.6 Tint Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. If people's faces...and be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. Press the or button if you choose the Custom option, then a new ... and the menu page will be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as the case of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to choose the Cool or Warm option. The Tint adjusts the hue of the nominal position. ...
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... attenuation. 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to adjust the left or right of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Use the or button to highlight the Balance selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen...
... attenuation. 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to adjust the left or right of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Use the or button to highlight the Balance selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen...
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.... 4.4.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. Press the button until the SPECIAL FEATURES page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. The default is available in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Version 6/26/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to select... feature is English. Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. button to select the timer to select for DTV is usually CC1 or CC2. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Language selection.
.... 4.4.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. Press the button until the SPECIAL FEATURES page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. The default is available in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Version 6/26/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to select... feature is English. Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. button to select the timer to select for DTV is usually CC1 or CC2. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Language selection.
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... will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE ADJUST page. button. Press the selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.5 TV Tuner Setup When you first used your L42HDTV you will have attached to the DTV / TV Input...
... will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE ADJUST page. button. Press the selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.5 TV Tuner Setup When you first used your L42HDTV you will have attached to the DTV / TV Input...
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... be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do this from the DTV / TV Input, the audio is output on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection. Press the button to select this channel using the CH+ or CH- button... the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do not want to see. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.6 DTV Tuner Setup When you first used your L42HDTV you will have attached to the DTV / TV Input. 4.6.2 Auto Search Press...
... be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do this from the DTV / TV Input, the audio is output on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection. Press the button to select this channel using the CH+ or CH- button... the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do not want to see. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.6 DTV Tuner Setup When you first used your L42HDTV you will have attached to the DTV / TV Input. 4.6.2 Auto Search Press...
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...will continue with your area. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to highlight the Parental Lock Enable selection. Press the selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.6.6 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct ...Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Version 6/26/2006 48 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to select your request. Press the button to display the PARENTAL CONTROL ...
...will continue with your area. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to highlight the Parental Lock Enable selection. Press the selection. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.6.6 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct ...Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Version 6/26/2006 48 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to select your request. Press the button to display the PARENTAL CONTROL ...
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... Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 4.4.
... Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 4.4.
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VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.11 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu... Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in section 4.7. Press the button to adjust the tuning. Press the button to highlight the H-Size... selection. button to adjust 4.12.3 Horizontal Shift Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Use the or adjust the horizontal position. The menu ...
VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 4.11 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu... Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in section 4.7. Press the button to adjust the tuning. Press the button to highlight the H-Size... selection. button to adjust 4.12.3 Horizontal Shift Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Use the or adjust the horizontal position. The menu ...