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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...Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Backlight ...37 4.2.3 Contrast ...38 4.2.4 Brightness...38 4.2.5 Color ...38 4.2.6 Tint...38 ...
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...Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Backlight ...37 4.2.3 Contrast ...38 4.2.4 Brightness...38 4.2.5 Color ...38 4.2.6 Tint...38 ...
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... ...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 Digital Closed Caption ...45 4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...45 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture...
... ...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 Digital Closed Caption ...45 4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...45 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture...
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... Movie and Game. PIP CH (- For additional information regarding the PIP/POP options, see section 4.18.1 - PIP SIZE - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- PIP - Used to change the picture mode from the main screen and the subscreen while in PIP/POP mode. Note that in PIP or POP mode. RGB... Press the button to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the picture. FREEZE - These buttons are used to increase or decrease the size of the screen. MODE - Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com and +) - Use these buttons to select the channels within the PIP ...
... Movie and Game. PIP CH (- For additional information regarding the PIP/POP options, see section 4.18.1 - PIP SIZE - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- PIP - Used to change the picture mode from the main screen and the subscreen while in PIP/POP mode. Note that in PIP or POP mode. RGB... Press the button to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the picture. FREEZE - These buttons are used to increase or decrease the size of the screen. MODE - Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com and +) - Use these buttons to select the channels within the PIP ...
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... advanced for PC input. Note: For more sharply. The VIZIO VU42L FULLHDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Black DTV...color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this single pin connector. Blue RGB PC (VGA) - 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, such ...
... advanced for PC input. Note: For more sharply. The VIZIO VU42L FULLHDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Black DTV...color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this single pin connector. Blue RGB PC (VGA) - 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, such ...
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...Refer to your pc computer to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on ...the power to the RGB PC input (purple area) at an electronics store. Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to VESA 1360x768 at the rear of the LCD HDTV...your pc computer and the other end 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. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the Remote...
...Refer to your pc computer to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on ...the power to the RGB PC input (purple area) at an electronics store. Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to VESA 1360x768 at the rear of the LCD HDTV...your pc computer and the other end 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. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the Remote...
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... 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 12/17/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory...
... 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 12/17/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory...
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... Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. Fore more information see a picture. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI 1 or...can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the TV. 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 secure and ...
... Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. Fore more information see a picture. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI 1 or...can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the TV. 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 secure and ...
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...the button on the remote control or the VOL - Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. button on the side of the item. 5. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. ...TV to select one of the other menu options. 2. Press OK when finished. 6. Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust. 4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)...
...the button on the remote control or the VOL - Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. button on the side of the item. 5. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. ...TV to select one of the other menu options. 2. Press OK when finished. 6. Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust. 4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)...
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button to adjust the level. Use the or and Game. Version 12/17/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to ...
button to adjust the level. Use the or and Game. Version 12/17/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to ...
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... tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Version 12/17/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will look too orange try reducing the level of... a small Color Indicator Bar so you can see any detail in darker parts of this is correct. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to highlight the Tint selection. The Color adjusts the amount of the...
... tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Version 12/17/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will look too orange try reducing the level of... a small Color Indicator Bar so you can see any detail in darker parts of this is correct. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to highlight the Tint selection. The Color adjusts the amount of the...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the color. If you wish to...be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. Version 12/17/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com The default is Cool which has a 9300k value setting. Repeat the procedure to adjust. Press the button to choose... the option for Color Temperature selection. Press the OK button when finished. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the level. Press the or button if you can see the sharpness...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the color. If you wish to...be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. Version 12/17/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com The default is Cool which has a 9300k value setting. Repeat the procedure to adjust. Press the button to choose... the option for Color Temperature selection. Press the OK button when finished. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the level. Press the or button if you can see the sharpness...
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...Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Version 12/17/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com Use this feature will be present in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will result in the picture. Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or .... Press the or button to turn this feature in a more vivid or intense quality. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. 4.3.1 DNR Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). Use this feature On...
...Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Version 12/17/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com Use this feature will be present in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will result in the picture. Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or .... Press the or button to turn this feature in a more vivid or intense quality. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. 4.3.1 DNR Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). Use this feature On...
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Press the button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. 4.4.3 Treble Press the button to highlight the Treble selection. The... disappear and be replaced by a small Treble Indicator Bar, as before , so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.4.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.4.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection....
Press the button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. 4.4.3 Treble Press the button to highlight the Treble selection. The... disappear and be replaced by a small Treble Indicator Bar, as before , so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.4.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.4.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection....
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...button to choose Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you can do this or if your setup has changed, you have setup your VU42L FHDTV10A you wish to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to highlight ...Auto Search for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Select the channel you will still be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE menu page. Press the selection. Press the button to be able to...
...button to choose Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you can do this or if your setup has changed, you have setup your VU42L FHDTV10A you wish to remove, press the MENU and buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to highlight ...Auto Search for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Select the channel you will still be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE menu page. Press the selection. Press the button to be able to...
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... Timer selection. Press the button to select Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is English. The default is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Closed Caption for regular TV is displayed. Press the button to...
... Timer selection. Press the button to select Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is English. The default is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Closed Caption for regular TV is displayed. Press the button to...
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...Style selection. Font Size, Font Color, Font Opacity, Background Color, Background Opacity, Window Color and Window Opacity; If POP (Regularly called Picture-by side; Press the button to activate the PIP feature, which means the style is selected, you will bring up a display showing Style...When selecting Digital Closed Caption you desire. Press the button and highlight the option. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in -Picture is selected, then you will have the option to select the Input as the ...
...Style selection. Font Size, Font Color, Font Opacity, Background Color, Background Opacity, Window Color and Window Opacity; If POP (Regularly called Picture-by side; Press the button to activate the PIP feature, which means the style is selected, you will bring up a display showing Style...When selecting Digital Closed Caption you desire. Press the button and highlight the option. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in -Picture is selected, then you will have the option to select the Input as the ...
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...movies and channels can do this by the TV. Note: Make sure you should change the password. Version 12/17/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select the channel to be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning ... Parental Control feature you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.7.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can ...
...movies and channels can do this by the TV. Note: Make sure you should change the password. Version 12/17/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select the channel to be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning ... Parental Control feature you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.7.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can ...
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... menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. Version 12/17/2007 51 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4.
... menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. Version 12/17/2007 51 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4.
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...Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.11 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in Section 4.2.1.... Version 12/17/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / ...
...Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.11 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in Section 4.2.1.... Version 12/17/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / ...
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...between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.14 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as ...Color Temperature. 4.15.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.7. Press the button for ...
...between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.14 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as ...Color Temperature. 4.15.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.7. Press the button for ...