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... coverage during the standard warranty period. Visit our website or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. L Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of mind and to purchase a plan. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories...
... coverage during the standard warranty period. Visit our website or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. L Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of mind and to purchase a plan. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories...
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... of the electronic components. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for more information on the wall with high humidity, dust or smoke so as ensuring that children...www.vizio.com. 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...
... of the electronic components. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for more information on the wall with high humidity, dust or smoke so as ensuring that children...www.vizio.com. 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...
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... below for removing the stand base. To find the perfect mount 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...
... below for removing the stand base. To find the perfect mount 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...
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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... PC 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 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... PC 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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...right audio inputs. DTV/TV - The black color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from the same source. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 6. The ... blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for Digital TV.* 10. Audio Out - Right Portion 5 6 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 9 10 7 8 12 5. From left to here. Speakers cannot be available on this connection. 7. The white color band on the rear of the...
...right audio inputs. DTV/TV - The black color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from the same source. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 6. The ... blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for Digital TV.* 10. Audio Out - Right Portion 5 6 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 9 10 7 8 12 5. From left to here. Speakers cannot be available on this connection. 7. The white color band on the rear of the...
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... the HDMI 2 connection. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you can connect the Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn on the remote... display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Version 12/17/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that ...
... the HDMI 2 connection. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you can connect the Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn on the remote... display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Version 12/17/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that ...
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... a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the... and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top ...
... a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the... and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top ...
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... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on your cable or satellite operator. row of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding... Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set...
... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on your cable or satellite operator. row of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding... Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set...
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... cable are High Definition (HD). Version 12/17/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www...
... cable are High Definition (HD). Version 12/17/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www...
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...air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. 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 rear of your ...
...air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. 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 rear of your ...
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... your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Based on the Remote Control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High ...Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A for connecting your DVD player to your DVD player and the other end to the LCD HDTV and your DVD Player (Best): 1. Version 12/17/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 connection....
... your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Based on the Remote Control. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High ...Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A for connecting your DVD player to your DVD player and the other end to the LCD HDTV and your DVD Player (Best): 1. Version 12/17/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 connection....
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... video output requirements of the product. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. 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. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the... HDMI end to your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.
... video output requirements of the product. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. 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. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the... HDMI end to your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.
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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 the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 6. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player and connect the other end to use the Component 1 input for... the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Version 12/17/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Refer to your ...
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 the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 6. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player and connect the other end to use the Component 1 input for... the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Version 12/17/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Refer to your ...
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Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on your DVD player user manual for more ...output connectors associated with the AV1 input on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 12/17/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your DVD player and...
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on your DVD player user manual for more ...output connectors associated with the AV1 input on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 12/17/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your DVD player and...
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... AV2 input for another component, you are not using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. Refer...
... AV2 input for another component, you are not using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the Remote Control. Refer...
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... (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Connect the S-Video jack...
... (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Connect the S-Video jack...
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.... Press the on the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the remote control to select the Audio menu. 6. Version 12/17/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. ... Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. Press the SPEAKERS. on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an...
.... Press the on the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the remote control to select the Audio menu. 6. Version 12/17/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. ... Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. Press the SPEAKERS. on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an...
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..., or directly by pressing the RGB button on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the product. Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide ... mode to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual...
..., or directly by pressing the RGB button on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the product. Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide ... mode to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual...
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...the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Version 12/17/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch ...Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the LCD HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control, and...
...the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Version 12/17/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch ...Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the LCD HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control, and...
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.... If you are secure. buttons on the remote, control will change from orange to change the channel. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV connections are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr...
.... If you are secure. buttons on the remote, control will change from orange to change the channel. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV connections are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr...