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... the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near ...where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Version 12/17/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an ...
... the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near ...where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Version 12/17/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an ...
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...888-849-4623) or www.vizio.com. Version 12/17/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com 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. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at...
...888-849-4623) or www.vizio.com. Version 12/17/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com 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. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at...
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... 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. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to properly hang the VU42L FHDTV10A. ...please follow the instructions below for viewing. The pitch of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm pitch. Version 12/17/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com Unplug all of your VU42L FHDTV10A. 2. The screw type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. Place the VU42L FHDTV10A face down on ...
... 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. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to properly hang the VU42L FHDTV10A. ...please follow the instructions below for viewing. The pitch of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm pitch. Version 12/17/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com Unplug all of your VU42L FHDTV10A. 2. The screw type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. Place the VU42L FHDTV10A face down on ...
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...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 Box ...17 2.2.1 Using HDMI ...17 2.2.2 Using Component Video...19 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...20 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 20 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV...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...
...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 Box ...17 2.2.1 Using HDMI ...17 2.2.2 Using Component Video...19 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...20 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 20 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV...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...
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...Program Codes...69 Version 12/17/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...55 4.15.8 V. 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...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 ...
...Program Codes...69 Version 12/17/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...55 4.15.8 V. 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...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 ...
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...function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. While the OSD is the window through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Repeated pressing of this buttons steps through which...is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the beginning. Volume ◄/► - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Remote Control Sensor - Press ...
...function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. While the OSD is the window through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Repeated pressing of this buttons steps through which...is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the beginning. Volume ◄/► - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel Power 'VIZIO' light - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Remote Control Sensor - Press ...
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... RCA connector. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections Left Hand Side Portion 1 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. . Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from the same source. The white color band on the rear of the TV. Version 12/17/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com This custom communication port is placed on the rear of the... device to connect the external audio from www.vizio.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). For users...
... RCA connector. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections Left Hand Side Portion 1 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. . Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from the same source. The white color band on the rear of the TV. Version 12/17/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com This custom communication port is placed on the rear of the... device to connect the external audio from www.vizio.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). For users...
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...Audio L/R) - AV2 In - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 11. From left to your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 12/17/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD...or set top box here. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - The black color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. Right Portion 5 6 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 9 10 7 8 12 5. When the DTV input is selected for composite video ...
...Audio L/R) - AV2 In - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 11. From left to your area visit www.antennaweb.org Version 12/17/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD...or set top box here. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - The black color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. Right Portion 5 6 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 9 10 7 8 12 5. When the DTV input is selected for composite video ...
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... This button turns the sound on the following pages. These buttons turn the TV on the remote to set -top box. MENU - GUIDE - Use this button to TV. If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. Remote LED - This button selects a programmed... cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to select your chosen option in ...
... This button turns the sound on the following pages. These buttons turn the TV on the remote to set -top box. MENU - GUIDE - Use this button to TV. If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. Remote LED - This button selects a programmed... cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to select your chosen option in ...
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... - Use this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. TV/Previous Chapter - Repeated pressing of this button will set the default Closed Caption setting for all channels see Section 4.6.3, Closed Caption for the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A. Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when ...the component is activated with the remote control. Version 12/17/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Additionally, this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button with...
... - Use this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. TV/Previous Chapter - Repeated pressing of this button will set the default Closed Caption setting for all channels see Section 4.6.3, Closed Caption for the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A. Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when ...the component is activated with the remote control. Version 12/17/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Additionally, this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button with...
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... the PIP input selected. Note: The TV must be functional. Press this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. FREEZE - PIP CH (- Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page 63. SWAP - Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Use this button to be in PIP/POP ...mode. Use these buttons to change the picture mode from one of the PIP screen from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. PIP INPUT - MODE - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Press this button to increase or decrease the size of the screen. Press this button to switch the audio...
... the PIP input selected. Note: The TV must be functional. Press this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. FREEZE - PIP CH (- Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page 63. SWAP - Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Use this button to be in PIP/POP ...mode. Use these buttons to change the picture mode from one of the PIP screen from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. PIP INPUT - MODE - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Press this button to increase or decrease the size of the screen. Press this button to switch the audio...
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... control. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Version 12/17/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Keep the batteries away from heat sources. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with local laws and regulations... incorrectly may pose a fire risk or lead to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. If the TV responds erratically to transmit the commands. This may result in cracking or leakage that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the...
... control. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Version 12/17/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Keep the batteries away from heat sources. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with local laws and regulations... incorrectly may pose a fire risk or lead to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. If the TV responds erratically to transmit the commands. This may result in cracking or leakage that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the...
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...cable. This is the connection for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. It also enables text to be...provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Note: For more sharply. TV Coaxial RF. Green and Purple Component 1/2 - This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use...
...cable. This is the connection for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. It also enables text to be...provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Note: For more sharply. TV Coaxial RF. Green and Purple Component 1/2 - This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use...
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...user manual for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI output of your... Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. Turn on the Remote Control. The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1...
...user manual for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI output of your... Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. Turn on the Remote Control. The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear...your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to your cable or satellite operator. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI... The HDMI input on the remote or side of PC formats. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection.
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear...your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to your cable or satellite operator. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI... The HDMI input on the remote or side of PC formats. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection.
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting 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 the LCD HDTV,... connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect ...your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your ...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting 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 the LCD HDTV,... connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 6. Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect ...your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your ...
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...the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your...the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer 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...
...the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your...the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer 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...
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... the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 12/17/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV.... 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using...
... the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 12/17/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV.... 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using...
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... output on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 12/17/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area ...Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the remote or side of the product. row of connectors...
... output on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 12/17/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area ...Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the remote or side of the product. row of connectors...
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...6. on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now... be connected directly to external speakers. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the remote control...receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Version 12/17/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the ...
...6. on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now... be connected directly to external speakers. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the remote control...receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp system. Version 12/17/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the ...