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... Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article...the screen of the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable...
... Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article...the screen of the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable...
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..., use the power cord designated for TV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; 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 the power cord designated for TV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; 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...
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... for the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV. The screw...
... for the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV. The screw...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 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... Resolutions...30 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 31 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...31 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...34 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 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... Resolutions...30 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 31 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...31 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...34 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36...
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...Compliance ...64 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...64 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 65 6.1 Specifications ...65 6.2 Glossary - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5.1 Tuner Mode ...42 4.5.2 Auto Search...42 4.5.3 Skip Channel ...42 4.5.4 Digital Audio Out...43 4.5.5 Time Zone ...43 4.5.6 Daylight...PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...45 4.6.7 H/V Position...46 4.6.8 Reset All Settings ...46 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...47 4.7.1 Channel Block ...47 4.7.2 TV Rating...48 4.7.3 Movie Rating...49 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.7.4 Change the Password ...50 4.8 HDMI Input Picture...
...Compliance ...64 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...64 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 65 6.1 Specifications ...65 6.2 Glossary - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5.1 Tuner Mode ...42 4.5.2 Auto Search...42 4.5.3 Skip Channel ...42 4.5.4 Digital Audio Out...43 4.5.5 Time Zone ...43 4.5.6 Daylight...PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...45 4.6.7 H/V Position...46 4.6.8 Reset All Settings ...46 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...47 4.7.1 Channel Block ...47 4.7.2 TV Rating...48 4.7.3 Movie Rating...49 Blocked Unrated Programming...50 4.7.4 Change the Password ...50 4.8 HDMI Input Picture...
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...On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is active, this button confirms the menu function to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Volume ◄/► - Use these buttons ... the previous menu level. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the beginning. Input (Enter) - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power...
...On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is active, this button confirms the menu function to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Volume ◄/► - Use these buttons ... the previous menu level. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the beginning. Input (Enter) - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power...
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...digital connector. Use the white and red connectors to the L+R AUDIO here. . This custom communication port is placed on the rear of the TV. Connect the primary source for purchase from the same source. SERVICE - HDMI 1 - Connect the secondary source for factory service only. The ...the rear of the device to connect the external audio from www.vizio.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Version 12/17/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com AV1 IN - AC IN - 1.3 Left Side Connections VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. The SVideo, if connected, will take priority ...
...digital connector. Use the white and red connectors to the L+R AUDIO here. . This custom communication port is placed on the rear of the TV. Connect the primary source for purchase from the same source. SERVICE - HDMI 1 - Connect the secondary source for factory service only. The ...the rear of the device to connect the external audio from www.vizio.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Version 12/17/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com AV1 IN - AC IN - 1.3 Left Side Connections VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. The SVideo, if connected, will take priority ...
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... the external audio from Cable Box) for right audio inputs. Right Portion 5 6 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 9 10 7 8 12 5. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. Audio Out - The purple color band on the rear of...
... the external audio from Cable Box) for right audio inputs. Right Portion 5 6 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 9 10 7 8 12 5. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. Audio Out - The purple color band on the rear of...
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...INPUT - When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to turn the volume up to TV. MUTE - INFO - GUIDE - VCR - This button allows the user to operate the VU42L FHDTV10A. LAST - This button turns the sound on the remote to set -top box. Blinks...navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). CH (+ or -) - Version 12/17/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com These buttons turn the TV on the following pages. 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 ...
...INPUT - When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to turn the volume up to TV. MUTE - INFO - GUIDE - VCR - This button allows the user to operate the VU42L FHDTV10A. LAST - This button turns the sound on the remote to set -top box. Blinks...navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). CH (+ or -) - Version 12/17/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com These buttons turn the TV on the following pages. 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 ...
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...is activated with the remote control. Repeated pressing of this button will take the TV set the default Closed Caption setting for all channels see Section 4.6.3, Closed Caption for the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A. Repeated pressing of this button functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD... options are wide and normal. COMPONENT/Forward - Additionally, this button with the remote control. CC/Stop - TV/Previous Chapter - Version 12/17/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com AV/Reverse - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual WIDE/Record - This button cycles through the available screen formats.
...is activated with the remote control. Repeated pressing of this button will take the TV set the default Closed Caption setting for all channels see Section 4.6.3, Closed Caption for the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A. Repeated pressing of this button functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD... options are wide and normal. COMPONENT/Forward - Additionally, this button with the remote control. CC/Stop - TV/Previous Chapter - Version 12/17/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com AV/Reverse - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual WIDE/Record - This button cycles through the available screen formats.
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from the main screen and the subscreen while in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the screen. PIP INPUT - Note: The TV must be functional. Press...the inputs from one of the picture. Press the button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com These buttons are used to choose the PIP input. Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from the main screen and the subscreen while in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the screen. PIP INPUT - Note: The TV must be functional. Press...the inputs from one of the picture. Press the button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com These buttons are used to choose the PIP input. Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode...
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...batteries. Dispose of the batteries in accordance with a clean, damp cloth. Wipe it . Re-attach the battery cover. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. Precautionary Tips...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. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Keep the batteries away from heat sources....
...batteries. Dispose of the batteries in accordance with a clean, damp cloth. Wipe it . Re-attach the battery cover. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. Precautionary Tips...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. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Keep the batteries away from heat sources....
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...other two containing the color information. Green and Purple Component 1/2 - The video signal is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Separating the color in this single pin connector. It also enables text to the most commonly used ...encoded bit streams from a basic connection to be displayed more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 12/17/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, ...
...other two containing the color information. Green and Purple Component 1/2 - The video signal is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Separating the color in this single pin connector. It also enables text to the most commonly used ...encoded bit streams from a basic connection to be displayed more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 12/17/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, ...
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.... Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. The HDMI input ... LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 connection. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User...
.... Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. The HDMI input ... LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 connection. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User...
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...end to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Refer to your HDTV Set...-Top Box user manual for a greater selection of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the product...
...end to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Refer to your HDTV Set...-Top Box user manual for a greater selection of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the product...
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... the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. row of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color... Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the...
... the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. row of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color... Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the...
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... rear of the LCD HDTV, or 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). Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or...
... rear of the LCD HDTV, or 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). Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or...
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... 12/17/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna... or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on ...
... 12/17/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna... or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on ...
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...row of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color... on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use...
...row of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color... on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use...
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... to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the on the remote control to select 7. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. Version 12/17/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. on the...
... to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the on the remote control to select 7. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. Version 12/17/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. on the...
