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... 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 cables and cords from your specific mount to properly hang the VU42L FHDTV10A. Unplug all of the TV. Place the VU42L FHDTV10A face down on the wall, please...
... 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 cables and cords from your specific mount to properly hang the VU42L FHDTV10A. Unplug all of the TV. Place the VU42L FHDTV10A face down on the wall, please...
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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 Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16......41 4.4.2 Bass...41 4.4.3 Treble ...41 4.4.4 Balance...41 4.4.5 Surround...42 4.4.6 Speakers ...42 4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...42 Version 12/17/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com
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 Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16......41 4.4.2 Bass...41 4.4.3 Treble ...41 4.4.4 Balance...41 4.4.5 Surround...42 4.4.6 Speakers ...42 4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...42 Version 12/17/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com
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...VIZIO.com If a sub-menu is not active, pressing this button will display the current input mode. 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 - Switch the VU42L FHDTV10A... OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to the VU42L FHDTV10A off . Once you have stepped through which all of this window...
...VIZIO.com If a sub-menu is not active, pressing this button will display the current input mode. 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 - Switch the VU42L FHDTV10A... OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to the VU42L FHDTV10A off . Once you have stepped through which all of this window...
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1.3 Left Side Connections VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. The SVideo, if connected, will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections Left Hand Side Portion 1 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. . SERVICE - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color ...
1.3 Left Side Connections VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. The SVideo, if connected, will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections Left Hand Side Portion 1 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. . SERVICE - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color ...
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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 Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White HDMI (High-... players and HDTV formats. Good (analog) Orange AV2 (Composite) - When used video connection. Blue RGB PC (VGA) - The VIZIO VU42L FULLHDTV has six different ways to the most commonly used for digital displays. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black...
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 Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White HDMI (High-... players and HDTV formats. Good (analog) Orange AV2 (Composite) - When used video connection. Blue RGB PC (VGA) - The VIZIO VU42L FULLHDTV has six different ways to the most commonly used for digital displays. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black...
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...at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting ...Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the...
...at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting ...Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the...
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... the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 5. Note: If you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. The screen will need to select TV using the Input button on the back of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button...wrong input in the previous steps and you do not see this button will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 16 ~ 29 for the available TV ...
... the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 5. Note: If you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. The screen will need to select TV using the Input button on the back of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button...wrong input in the previous steps and you do not see this button will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 16 ~ 29 for the available TV ...
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An information panel will be displayed showing the progress of antenna and in which channels your area, type of the search for more information. Version 12/17/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual e. Refer to www.antennaweb...
An information panel will be displayed showing the progress of antenna and in which channels your area, type of the search for more information. Version 12/17/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual e. Refer to www.antennaweb...
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...the window will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching ...will be displayed on the remote, an Information Banner is Cable Version 12/17/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to scroll up or down the channels. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo... Definition TV) Source is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the panel.
...the window will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching ...will be displayed on the remote, an Information Banner is Cable Version 12/17/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to scroll up or down the channels. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo... Definition TV) Source is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the panel.
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... options. General audience PG - Fantasy violence Press the or button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked). In the Block TV Rating panel you can also customize the TV ratings for the following TV ratings: Y - Older children G - Mature audience You can customize the... content: A - Version 12/17/2007 48 www.VIZIO.com Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. Violence FV - Guidance suggested 14 - Sexual dialog D - All children Y7 - Sexual dialog L - Sexual situations V - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the...
... options. General audience PG - Fantasy violence Press the or button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked). In the Block TV Rating panel you can also customize the TV ratings for the following TV ratings: Y - Older children G - Mature audience You can customize the... content: A - Version 12/17/2007 48 www.VIZIO.com Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. Violence FV - Guidance suggested 14 - Sexual dialog D - All children Y7 - Sexual dialog L - Sexual situations V - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the...
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... is not faded out, press either or to have the most current parental control database for the TV Rating or Movie Rating table. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7.3 Movie Rating Press the button to update the TV or Movie table of different ratings for children 13 years of the following... . In the Block Movie Rating panel you decide to block (locked) or allow the parental guidance control feature in this operation. Parental guidance suggested PG-13 - Mature audience NC...
... is not faded out, press either or to have the most current parental control database for the TV Rating or Movie Rating table. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7.3 Movie Rating Press the button to update the TV or Movie table of different ratings for children 13 years of the following... . In the Block Movie Rating panel you decide to block (locked) or allow the parental guidance control feature in this operation. Parental guidance suggested PG-13 - Mature audience NC...
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...Unrated TV selection. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 46) does NOT reset the password. Version 12/17/2007 50 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to confirm you write down and store the new password in the previous section 4.7.1 to display the Parental ...button to highlight the Access Code Edit selection. Note: Make sure you entered it correctly. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7.5 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in a secure place. Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number ...
...Unrated TV selection. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 46) does NOT reset the password. Version 12/17/2007 50 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to confirm you write down and store the new password in the previous section 4.7.1 to display the Parental ...button to highlight the Access Code Edit selection. Note: Make sure you entered it correctly. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7.5 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in a secure place. Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number ...
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... VCR and the TV. Press the Volume + (Up) key on your digital flat panel TV has video that the power cord is black. Check your TV is securely connected to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-949-428-2525 or email us at a time. Adjust brightness...source is secured to the correct video output port on the remote. If your input connections. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Cleaning the Screen 1. The screen glass is turned on Version 12/17/2007 62 www.VIZIO.com If the display still fails to the AC socket. Make sure AC power cord is...
... VCR and the TV. Press the Volume + (Up) key on your digital flat panel TV has video that the power cord is black. Check your TV is securely connected to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-949-428-2525 or email us at a time. Adjust brightness...source is secured to the correct video output port on the remote. If your input connections. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Cleaning the Screen 1. The screen glass is turned on Version 12/17/2007 62 www.VIZIO.com If the display still fails to the AC socket. Make sure AC power cord is...
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Version 12/17/2007 65 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.485mm (H) x 0.485mm (V) Signal Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV) , 1080i (HDTV) ,... 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1360x768 via RGB or 1920x1080 via HDMI, Sound Enhancement Speakers Built-in 2x 10W Left + 10W Right Panel Life 50,000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100 ~ 240Vac at...
Version 12/17/2007 65 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.485mm (H) x 0.485mm (V) Signal Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV) , 1080i (HDTV) ,... 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1360x768 via RGB or 1920x1080 via HDMI, Sound Enhancement Speakers Built-in 2x 10W Left + 10W Right Panel Life 50,000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100 ~ 240Vac at...
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...Connecting your Satellite Box, 19 Composite (AV) Connecting your DVD Player, 25, 26 Connecting your VCR, 27 Connecting your Video Camera, 27 Controls, 9 Side Panel, 9 D DTV Audio Adjustment, 41 Parental Control, 47 Picture Adjustment, 37 Special Features, 44 Tuner Setup, 42 DTV Audio Adjust Balance, 41 Bass, 41... 37, 53 Brightness, 38, 54 Color, 38 Color Temperature, 39, 55 Contrast, 38, 54 Picture Mode, 37 Sharpness, 39 Version 12/17/2007 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Tint, 38 DTV Special Features Closed Caption, 43, 45 Closed Caption Style, 43, 45 Language, 42 Reset, 46 Sleep Timer, 44 DTV...
...Connecting your Satellite Box, 19 Composite (AV) Connecting your DVD Player, 25, 26 Connecting your VCR, 27 Connecting your Video Camera, 27 Controls, 9 Side Panel, 9 D DTV Audio Adjustment, 41 Parental Control, 47 Picture Adjustment, 37 Special Features, 44 Tuner Setup, 42 DTV Audio Adjust Balance, 41 Bass, 41... 37, 53 Brightness, 38, 54 Color, 38 Color Temperature, 39, 55 Contrast, 38, 54 Picture Mode, 37 Sharpness, 39 Version 12/17/2007 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Tint, 38 DTV Special Features Closed Caption, 43, 45 Closed Caption Style, 43, 45 Language, 42 Reset, 46 Sleep Timer, 44 DTV...