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...enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Version 2/27/2008 1 www.VIZIO.com Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for ... trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. We recommend you for your new VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A High Definition LCD Television purchase.
...enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Version 2/27/2008 1 www.VIZIO.com Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for ... trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. We recommend you for your new VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A High Definition LCD Television purchase.
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...Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 AA Batteries for future shipping. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are included. Now you unpack and install the HDTV. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please ...handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information Premium Size Screen Cleaning Cloth Safety Strap...
...Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 AA Batteries for future shipping. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are included. Now you unpack and install the HDTV. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please ...handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information Premium Size Screen Cleaning Cloth Safety Strap...
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...The TV should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. Please contact VIZIO for your TV on a flat surface to the wall. Version 2/27/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com When an extension cord is a drywall finish, using a washer under the ... more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The Safety Strap should use the power cord designated for additional information. Fix one of the upper wall mounting holes on the...
...The TV should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. Please contact VIZIO for your TV on a flat surface to the wall. Version 2/27/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com When an extension cord is a drywall finish, using a washer under the ... more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The Safety Strap should use the power cord designated for additional information. Fix one of the upper wall mounting holes on the...
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The pitch of the TV. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Please make sure to read the instructions of the cables and cords from your specific mount ...
The pitch of the TV. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Please make sure to read the instructions of the cables and cords from your specific mount ...
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... Range ...14 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...14 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...15 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...16 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV 16 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 16 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ...17......29 2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 29 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...35 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...36 3.4 Program Information...37 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...37 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...38 4.2 DTV / TV ...
... Range ...14 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...14 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...15 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...16 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV 16 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 16 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ...17......29 2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 29 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...35 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...36 3.4 Program Information...37 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...37 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...38 4.2 DTV / TV ...
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...is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be connected directly to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. . AV1/S-VIDEO IN - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT -When a digital audio signal is associated with an... audio from the same source, if S-Video is for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. 7. AC IN - VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 5 8 10 2 3 4 6 7 9 1. This custom communication port is connected; Connect the primary source...
...is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be connected directly to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. . AV1/S-VIDEO IN - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT -When a digital audio signal is associated with an... audio from the same source, if S-Video is for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. 7. AC IN - VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 5 8 10 2 3 4 6 7 9 1. This custom communication port is connected; Connect the primary source...
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... 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. Best (digital Good (analog) Black DTV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. ...color information. It is the connection for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 2/27/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Best (analog) Blue RGB PC (VGA) - This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. Connection...
... 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. Best (digital Good (analog) Black DTV Coaxial RF. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. ...color information. It is the connection for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 2/27/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Best (analog) Blue RGB PC (VGA) - This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. Connection...
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... VCR. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through... coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 1. Turn on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV. 2. Version 2/27/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off the power to the...
... VCR. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through... coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 1. Turn on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV. 2. Version 2/27/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off the power to the...
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...information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital... color area) at the rear or the side of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/27/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added...
...information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital... color area) at the rear or the side of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/27/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added...
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... and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/27/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the... HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using an ...
... and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/27/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the... HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using an ...
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..., or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connection at the rear of connectors nearest to you can connect the Set-top box to the corresponding Pb... (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/27/2008 19 www...
..., or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connection at the rear of connectors nearest to you can connect the Set-top box to the corresponding Pb... (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/27/2008 19 www...
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... on the Remote Control. 5. in the AV 1/S-Video group (yellow/red color area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect... end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/27/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to your Set Top Box and the other end to the...
... on the Remote Control. 5. in the AV 1/S-Video group (yellow/red color area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect... end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/27/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to your Set Top Box and the other end to the...
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...DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Version 2/27/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Based on the power to 10 meters. If HDMI 1 input is right for you. 2.5.1 Using... that have several options for connecting your DVD player to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting your VO42L FHDTV10A; VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)...
...DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Version 2/27/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Based on the power to 10 meters. If HDMI 1 input is right for you. 2.5.1 Using... that have several options for connecting your DVD player to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting your VO42L FHDTV10A; VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)...
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... power to your DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the HDMI 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI...: VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn on the Remote. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video...
... power to your DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the HDMI 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI...: VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn on the Remote. Note: Refer to the HDTV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video...
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...being used or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Version 2/27/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about... Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the...
...being used or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. row of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Version 2/27/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about... Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the...
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Video group on the side of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1/S- VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output ...on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1...
Video group on the side of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1/S- VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output ...on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1...
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...2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the power to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1/S-Video group (yellow/red color area). 4. Note: a) Refer to the HDTV and DVD ...pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 6. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input...
...2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the power to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1/S-Video group (yellow/red color area). 4. Note: a) Refer to the HDTV and DVD ...pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 6. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input...
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Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Version 2/27/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video ... to the audio output connectors associated with the AV input on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1.
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Version 2/27/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video ... to the audio output connectors associated with the AV input on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1.
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...HDTV. 3. Press the on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of Audio received with HD Programs Version 2/27/2008 27 www.VIZIO... Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select SPEAKERS. 7. Turn off the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Then press the button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to your...
...HDTV. 3. Press the on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of Audio received with HD Programs Version 2/27/2008 27 www.VIZIO... Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select SPEAKERS. 7. Turn off the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Then press the button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to your...
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... the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. This is active when receiving digital audio with the program being used. 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are...input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Version 2/27/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote or side of the cable to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. This connection must have a 1/8' stereo mini plug at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual If your sound system has...
... the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. This is active when receiving digital audio with the program being used. 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are...input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Version 2/27/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote or side of the cable to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. This connection must have a 1/8' stereo mini plug at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VO42L FHDTV10A User Manual If your sound system has...