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... to power surges. • Do not attempt to an area of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any object drops into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product... area with heavy dust or high humidity. Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ~ 2000m) Version 12/17/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com
... to power surges. • Do not attempt to an area of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any object drops into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product... area with heavy dust or high humidity. Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ~ 2000m) Version 12/17/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com
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...the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. 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 ...for future shipping. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control Warranty Card Version 12/17/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A and it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the ...
...the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. 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 ...for future shipping. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control Warranty Card Version 12/17/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A and it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the ...
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...a washer underneath the screw head. VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VU42L 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 one with a Wall Mount, a...
...a washer underneath the screw head. VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VU42L 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 one with a Wall Mount, a...
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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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...;/▼ - Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the beginning. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD... User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - Press the button again to be adjusted. Input (Enter) - Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Menu - ...
...;/▼ - Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the beginning. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD... User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - Press the button again to be adjusted. Input (Enter) - Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Menu - ...
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.... EXIT - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). If the remote is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. This button...or down . Use this button to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com The remote button functions are explained on and off. POWER - TV - INPUT - For example, channel 28-2 would be used ...
.... EXIT - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). If the remote is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. This button...or down . Use this button to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com The remote button functions are explained on and off. POWER - TV - INPUT - For example, channel 28-2 would be used ...
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...activated with the remote control. Repeated pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in 30 minute increments up to the DTV/TV input. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User ...Normal. Pressing of this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with switch ... Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. Version 12/17/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com For AV the options are On and Off. CC/Stop -
...activated with the remote control. Repeated pressing of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in 30 minute increments up to the DTV/TV input. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User ...Normal. Pressing of this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with switch ... Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. Version 12/17/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com For AV the options are On and Off. CC/Stop -
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...176; up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Version 12/17/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion ...of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. ...
...176; up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Version 12/17/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion ...of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. ...
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...satellite operator. Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Version 12/17/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of your Cable or Satellite ...Box (Best) 1. 2. 3. 4. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 2 connection. Select...
...satellite operator. Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Version 12/17/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of your Cable or Satellite ...Box (Best) 1. 2. 3. 4. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 2 connection. Select...
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... Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source...digital display for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Using ...
... Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source...digital display for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Using ...
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...your HDTV Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your ...the INPUT button on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with...
...your HDTV Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your ...the INPUT button on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with...
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...coaxial cable are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Version 12/17/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com 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. 4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) c) d)...
...coaxial cable are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Version 12/17/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com 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. 4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) c) d)...
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... Connect the "Output to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. Version 12/17/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV..., connect it to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. Turn on the power ...ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of ...
... Connect the "Output to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. Version 12/17/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV..., connect it to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. Turn on the power ...ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of ...
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... right one for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. Based on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCe (1-888-849-4623) for optimal results. Version... 12/17/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition ...
... right one for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. Based on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCe (1-888-849-4623) for optimal results. Version... 12/17/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition ...
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... the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player. 5. Version 12/17/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and connect the... other end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Turn on the power to the LCD...
... the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player. 5. Version 12/17/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and connect the... other end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Turn on the power to the LCD...
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... of the LCD HDTV. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Version 12/17/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. row of connectors nearest... the Component button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input...
... of the LCD HDTV. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Version 12/17/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. row of connectors nearest... the Component button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Note: Refer to... the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 12/17/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com 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...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Note: Refer to... the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 12/17/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com 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...
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Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to the...product. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and ...): 1. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the side of the LCD HDTV. Version 12/17/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for another component, or you do...
Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to the...product. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and ...): 1. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the side of the LCD HDTV. Version 12/17/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for another component, or you do...
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...the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video ...INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn on the remote or side of the product. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera to the audio connectors associated... with the AV1 input at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV...
...the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video ...INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn on the remote or side of the product. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera to the audio connectors associated... with the AV1 input at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV...