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... of low temperature to high voltages, the risk of high temperature, condensation may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of the Display changes substantially. • Operating environment. Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90%... non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ~ 2000m) Version 12/17/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not use abrasive cleaners. • Always use a liquid or a spray cleaner for ventilation. If you to an area of electric shock, and ...
... of low temperature to high voltages, the risk of high temperature, condensation may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of the Display changes substantially. • Operating environment. Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90%... non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ~ 2000m) Version 12/17/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not use abrasive cleaners. • Always use a liquid or a spray cleaner for ventilation. If you to an area of electric shock, and ...
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...a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control Warranty Card Version 12/17/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Package Contents VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord ...Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP ...
...a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control Warranty Card Version 12/17/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Package Contents VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord ...Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP ...
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... FULLHDTV HD TV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about 280W, please use the power cord designated for TV. Attaching the ...on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Version 12/17/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO offers professional installation services. If you should be defeated. For proper ventilation, you would like to one end of the HDTV, using...
... FULLHDTV HD TV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about 280W, please use the power cord designated for TV. Attaching the ...on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. Version 12/17/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO offers professional installation services. If you should be defeated. For proper ventilation, you would like to one end of the HDTV, using...
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... 9 1.1 Front Bezel ...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Left Side Connections ...10 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...16 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite... ...41 4.4.2 Bass...41 4.4.3 Treble ...41 4.4.4 Balance...41 4.4.5 Surround...42 4.4.6 Speakers ...42 4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...42 Version 12/17/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com
... 9 1.1 Front Bezel ...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Left Side Connections ...10 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...16 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite... ...41 4.4.2 Bass...41 4.4.3 Treble ...41 4.4.4 Balance...41 4.4.5 Surround...42 4.4.6 Speakers ...42 4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...42 Version 12/17/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com
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...Picture (PIP) Mode...58 4.18.2 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...58 4.18.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...59 4.19 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 59 4.19.1 Programming for VCR ...59 4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...60 4.19.3 Programming for DVD Player ......60 4.19.4 Searching for Component Codes ...61 4.20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...61 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 61 5.1 Maintenance...61 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...62 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...63 5.4 Compliance ...64 5.5 FCC ...
...Picture (PIP) Mode...58 4.18.2 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...58 4.18.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...59 4.19 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 59 4.19.1 Programming for VCR ...59 4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...60 4.19.3 Programming for DVD Player ......60 4.19.4 Searching for Component Codes ...61 4.20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...61 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 61 5.1 Maintenance...61 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...62 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...63 5.4 Compliance ...64 5.5 FCC ...
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... controls in the OSD menus. Volume ◄/► - Version 12/17/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com Additionally, when the OSD is not active, pressing this window for the best response to be adjusted. Remote Control Sensor - While the OSD is active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to... the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Press the button again to step up ...
... controls in the OSD menus. Volume ◄/► - Version 12/17/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com Additionally, when the OSD is not active, pressing this window for the best response to be adjusted. Remote Control Sensor - While the OSD is active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to... the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Press the button again to step up ...
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... the channels up or down . LAST - MENU - GUIDE - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the...these buttons to cycle through the inputs. - / ENTER - MUTE - VOL (+ or -) - These buttons turn the TV on the remote to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. TV - This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a ...
... the channels up or down . LAST - MENU - GUIDE - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the...these buttons to cycle through the inputs. - / ENTER - MUTE - VOL (+ or -) - These buttons turn the TV on the remote to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. TV - This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a ...
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... a DTV or TV channel. Repeated pressing of this button will select the MTS options of this button with the remote control. TV/Previous Chapter - Pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where ...Pause - Additionally, this button functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual WIDE/Record - The options are Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC4. Note:... button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Version 12/17/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com
... a DTV or TV channel. Repeated pressing of this button will select the MTS options of this button with the remote control. TV/Previous Chapter - Pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where ...Pause - Additionally, this button functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual WIDE/Record - The options are Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC4. Note:... button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Version 12/17/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com
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...from heat sources. Do not subject the remote control to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a ... Tips for a long period of Batteries in accordance with a volatile solvent. Avoid humidity. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Make sure that may also...
...from heat sources. Do not subject the remote control to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a ... Tips for a long period of Batteries in accordance with a volatile solvent. Avoid humidity. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Make sure that may also...
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...to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the Set-Top ...Box, you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI...transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Version 12/17/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite ...
...to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the Set-Top ...Box, you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI...transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Version 12/17/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite ...
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...output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV...display for a greater selection of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at... 60Hz from a PC. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the...
...output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV...display for a greater selection of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at... 60Hz from a PC. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV ...of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV)...(green color area - Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 5. Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV ...of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV)...(green color area - Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 5. Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the...
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... directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite... correctly grounded. Turn off the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Version 12/17/2007 20 www...
... directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite... correctly grounded. Turn off the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Version 12/17/2007 20 www...
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...the power to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of your VCR 1. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to ...the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out"...
...the power to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of your VCR 1. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to ...the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out"...
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...) inputs. Based on your DVD player to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A for details. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition... output of your DVD player and the other end to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select HDMI...
...) inputs. Based on your DVD player to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A for details. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition... output of your DVD player and the other end to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select HDMI...
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... to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 12/17/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to... DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to your DVD player. 5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the...
... to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 12/17/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Note: Refer to... DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to your DVD player. 5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the...
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... row of the LCD HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. Refer to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 ...nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD...
... row of the LCD HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. Refer to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 ...nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD...
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... connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your DVD... side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version ...
... connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your DVD... side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version ...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more ...b) If you are already using the AV2 input for the DVD player, and you are not using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side of the product. Version 12/17/2007... 26 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the AV1 connections on the Remote Control. Select AV2 using the S-Video input for another component, or you do not want to use...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more ...b) If you are already using the AV2 input for the DVD player, and you are not using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side of the product. Version 12/17/2007... 26 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the AV1 connections on the Remote Control. Select AV2 using the S-Video input for another component, or you do not want to use...
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Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group at ... Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the ...
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group at ... Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the ...