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... surges and static charges. Version 12/17/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If... an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system ...
... surges and static charges. Version 12/17/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If... an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system ...
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... preferable to a stud, using a washer underneath the screw head. 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...
... preferable to a stud, using a washer underneath the screw head. 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...
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... below for removing the stand base. 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. To remove the stand base 1. Now, the VU42L FHDTV10A can either be kept on the...
... below for removing the stand base. 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. To remove the stand base 1. Now, the VU42L FHDTV10A can either be kept on the...
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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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......65 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...66 6.3 Index ...67 6.4 Component Program Codes...69 Version 12/17/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com 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 Saving...43 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup ...44 4.6.1 Language...44 4.6.2 Sleep Timer ...44 4.6.3 Analog Closed Caption ...44 4.6.4 ...
......65 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...66 6.3 Index ...67 6.4 Component Program Codes...69 Version 12/17/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com 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 Saving...43 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup ...44 4.6.1 Language...44 4.6.2 Sleep Timer ...44 4.6.3 Analog Closed Caption ...44 4.6.4 ...
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... 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - Switch the VU42L FHDTV10A on and orange when powered off . Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the previous menu level. Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. The VIZIO name lights white when powered...mode. Point the remote control directly at this button confirms the menu function to the VU42L FHDTV10A off . Input (Enter) - This is active, pressing this button will return to step up and down the TV channels. Menu - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Channel ▲...
... 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - Switch the VU42L FHDTV10A on and orange when powered off . Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the previous menu level. Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. The VIZIO name lights white when powered...mode. Point the remote control directly at this button confirms the menu function to the VU42L FHDTV10A off . Input (Enter) - This is active, pressing this button will return to step up and down the TV channels. Menu - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Channel ▲...
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... The white color band on the rear of the TV. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from the same source. This is for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. SERVICE - HDMI 1 - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for ...box through this all digital connector. AC IN - The white color band on the left hand side edge of the TV indicates this connection. 1.3 Left Side Connections VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect...
... The white color band on the rear of the TV. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from the same source. This is for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. SERVICE - HDMI 1 - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for ...box through this all digital connector. AC IN - The white color band on the left hand side edge of the TV indicates this connection. 1.3 Left Side Connections VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect...
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... this SPDIF Optical connector for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Connect the primary source for connection to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), ...use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio inputs. Right Portion 5 6 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 9 10 7 8 12 5. RGB PC - Connect the video and audio from the same source. From left to here. From left to your area ...
... this SPDIF Optical connector for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Connect the primary source for connection to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), ...use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio inputs. Right Portion 5 6 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 9 10 7 8 12 5. RGB PC - Connect the video and audio from the same source. From left to here. From left to your area ...
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...password. LAST - Use this button to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. Use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. 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 remote)....
...password. LAST - Use this button to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. Use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. 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 remote)....
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... options by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to the DTV/TV input. Additionally, this button will set the default Closed Caption setting for all channels see Section 4.6.3, Closed Caption for the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A. Pressing of this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the ...component is activated with the remote control. HDMI/ Next Chapter - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual WIDE/Record - The options are wide and normal. Note: in DTV mode. Additionally, this button will take the TV set to 120 minutes. Use this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR ...
... options by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to the DTV/TV input. Additionally, this button will set the default Closed Caption setting for all channels see Section 4.6.3, Closed Caption for the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A. Pressing of this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the ...component is activated with the remote control. HDMI/ Next Chapter - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual WIDE/Record - The options are wide and normal. Note: in DTV mode. Additionally, this button will take the TV set to 120 minutes. Use this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR ...
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... of the screen. These buttons are used to choose the PIP input. Press the button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. Use this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. Note that in PIP/POP mode. RGB - PIP - PIP CH... following: small, medium or large. MODE - and +) - Press this button to be in PIP or POP mode. Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- FREEZE - Press this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. SWAP - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a...
... of the screen. These buttons are used to choose the PIP input. Press the button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. Use this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. Note that in PIP/POP mode. RGB - PIP - PIP CH... following: small, medium or large. MODE - and +) - Press this button to be in PIP or POP mode. Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- FREEZE - Press this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. SWAP - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a...
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... in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Do ...it . 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 children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote ...If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries.
... in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Do ...it . 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 children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote ...If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries.
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...complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description ... provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set S-Video (AV1) - This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of TV set -top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over...
...complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description ... provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set S-Video (AV1) - This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of TV set -top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over...
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...Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 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 Boxes that is 10 meters or less. HDCP encrypts the ... are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to the HDMI 2 connection. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. ...
...Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 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 Boxes that is 10 meters or less. HDCP encrypts the ... are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to the HDMI 2 connection. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. ...
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...your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. Refer 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 PC formats. Use the RGB PC input... for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for HD Video and ...
...your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. Refer 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 PC formats. Use the RGB PC input... for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for HD Video and ...
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...component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to you can connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button ...the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Refer to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or ...
...component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to you can connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button ...the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Refer to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or ...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. ...High Definition (HD). Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. 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. 2. Turn on...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. ...High Definition (HD). Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. 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. 2. Turn on...
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...at the rear of your antenna or cable to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Note: If you have an off-air ...antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3.
...at the rear of your antenna or cable to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Note: If you have an off-air ...antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3.
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... LCD HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV... 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD player and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the corresponding Y ...
... LCD HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV... 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD player and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the corresponding Y ...
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... digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the on the ...power to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (black area) at the ...
... digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the on the ...power to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (black area) at the ...