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... ...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...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 4.2.7 Sharpness ...39 4.2.8 Color Temperature...39 4.3 Advanced Video ...40 4.3.1 DNR...40 4.3.2 Black Level Extender ...40 4.3.3 White Peak Limiter...40 4.3.4 CTI (Color Transient Intensity)...40 4.3.5 Flesh Tone...40 4.3.6 Adaptive Luma...40 4.3.7 DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)...40 4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio...
... ...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...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 4.2.7 Sharpness ...39 4.2.8 Color Temperature...39 4.3 Advanced Video ...40 4.3.1 DNR...40 4.3.2 Black Level Extender ...40 4.3.3 White Peak Limiter...40 4.3.4 CTI (Color Transient Intensity)...40 4.3.5 Flesh Tone...40 4.3.6 Adaptive Luma...40 4.3.7 DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)...40 4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio...
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...67 6.4 Component Program Codes...69 Version 12/17/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...55 4.15.9 Fine Tune ...55 4.16 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...56 4.17 PC Input Setup ...56 4.18 Understanding Viewing Modes...57 4.18.1 Picture-In-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...
...67 6.4 Component Program Codes...69 Version 12/17/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...55 4.15.9 Fine Tune ...55 4.16 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...56 4.17 PC Input Setup ...56 4.18 Understanding Viewing Modes...57 4.18.1 Picture-In-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...
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..., Movie and Game. Use this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP INPUT - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. and +) - Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page 63. PIP - Press this ...button to select the size of the screen. Press this button to switch the audio from...
..., Movie and Game. Use this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP INPUT - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. and +) - Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page 63. PIP - Press this ...button to select the size of the screen. Press this button to switch the audio from...
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...avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. The video...Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VU42L FULLHDTV has six different ways to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set S-Video (AV1) - Black DTV ...
...avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. The video...Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VU42L FULLHDTV has six different ways to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set S-Video (AV1) - Black DTV ...
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... c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer user manual for additional information on your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Select RGB using the...more information about the video output requirements of your pc computer to set the timing mode. Connect the Audio Out on how to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at an electronics store. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Connect a 15...
... c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer user manual for additional information on your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Select RGB using the...more information about the video output requirements of your pc computer to set the timing mode. Connect the Audio Out on how to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at an electronics store. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Connect a 15...
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..., press the or button on the side of the TV to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Note: Some of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Once the menu option is turned off. button ...control all the function settings. button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. 2. Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The...
..., press the or button on the side of the TV to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Note: Some of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Once the menu option is turned off. button ...control all the function settings. button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. 2. Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The...
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Version 12/17/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. Press the button to display the AUDIO Menu page. Use the or button to highlight the Treble selection. Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will ...the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. 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. The Volume Indicator...
Version 12/17/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. Press the button to display the AUDIO Menu page. Use the or button to highlight the Treble selection. Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will ...the or button to adjust the left or right of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. 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. The Volume Indicator...
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... be channels you do this channel to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System. 4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your...button to select this or if your TV for DTV / TV channels using the number buttons on the PICTURE menu page. button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press the button to choose Cable or Antenna depending upon which... the Speakers selection. Press the selection. Version 12/17/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to see. Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. 4.5.2 Auto Search ...
... be channels you do this channel to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System. 4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your...button to select this or if your TV for DTV / TV channels using the number buttons on the PICTURE menu page. button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press the button to choose Cable or Antenna depending upon which... the Speakers selection. Press the selection. Version 12/17/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to see. Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. 4.5.2 Auto Search ...
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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. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust...
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. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust...
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Version 12/17/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com 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. The menu difference is ... the top for TV adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The menu difference...
Version 12/17/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com 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. The menu difference is ... the top for TV adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The menu difference...
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... to a working input source. Make sure the power button is securely connected. Check your audio connection Press MUTE on your computer in accordance with diluted neutral cleaner to your remote control Make...disappears from the screen Check your audio settings, your digital flat panel TV has video that the selected input source is black. Check Source settings. is ON (White VIZIO Logo). Remote Control does not...old TV's and so you can see a picture. Make sure that is not available view "Standard Definition" from penetrating into a grounded electrical outlet.
... to a working input source. Make sure the power button is securely connected. Check your audio connection Press MUTE on your computer in accordance with diluted neutral cleaner to your remote control Make...disappears from the screen Check your audio settings, your digital flat panel TV has video that the selected input source is black. Check Source settings. is ON (White VIZIO Logo). Remote Control does not...old TV's and so you can see a picture. Make sure that is not available view "Standard Definition" from penetrating into a grounded electrical outlet.
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...Manual Problem Solution your keyboard to "wake" your TV specifications. If you cannot hear sound. To use the WIDE button on When your audio input source cables are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that the volume is not turned down. Your ...LCD HDTV is the cause of VIZIO's commitment to scroll through various screen modes. Customer support and quality service are always dark or colored. You see a picture but you are using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some...
...Manual Problem Solution your keyboard to "wake" your TV specifications. If you cannot hear sound. To use the WIDE button on When your audio input source cables are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that the volume is not turned down. Your ...LCD HDTV is the cause of VIZIO's commitment to scroll through various screen modes. Customer support and quality service are always dark or colored. You see a picture but you are using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some...
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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 ...), 2x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio (AV1 & AV2) Outputs 1x 5.1 Audio from DTV input only (SPDIF Optical), 1x Stereo Audio (RCA) Features FULL HD, PIP, POP, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive De-Interlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV... FCC Class B *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. 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 ...), 2x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio (AV1 & AV2) Outputs 1x 5.1 Audio from DTV input only (SPDIF Optical), 1x Stereo Audio (RCA) Features FULL HD, PIP, POP, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive De-Interlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV... FCC Class B *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Version 12/17/2007 65 www.VIZIO.com
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...Audio Adjust Balance, 41 Bass, 41 Simulated Surround Sound, 42 Speakers On/Off, 42 Treble, 41 Volume, 41 DTV Picture Adjust Advanced Picture Adjustments, 40 Backlight, 37, 53 Brightness, 38, 54 Color, 38 Color Temperature, 39, 55 Contrast, 38, 54 Picture Mode, 37 Sharpness, 39 Version 12/17/2007 VIZIO..., 18 G Glossary, 66 H HDMI Connecting your Cable Box, 17 Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your Satellite Box, 17 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 51 Picture Adjustment, 51 Setup, 51 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 16 Rear Label, 10 Rear Label, 11 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5...
...Audio Adjust Balance, 41 Bass, 41 Simulated Surround Sound, 42 Speakers On/Off, 42 Treble, 41 Volume, 41 DTV Picture Adjust Advanced Picture Adjustments, 40 Backlight, 37, 53 Brightness, 38, 54 Color, 38 Color Temperature, 39, 55 Contrast, 38, 54 Picture Mode, 37 Sharpness, 39 Version 12/17/2007 VIZIO..., 18 G Glossary, 66 H HDMI Connecting your Cable Box, 17 Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your Satellite Box, 17 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 51 Picture Adjustment, 51 Setup, 51 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 16 Rear Label, 10 Rear Label, 11 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5...
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...Connecting your DVD Player, 25, 26 T Technical Specifications, 65 Troubleshooting Guide, 62 TV Audio Adjustment, 41 Parental Control, 47 Picture Adjustment, 37 Special Features, 44 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual TV Audio Adjust Balance, 41 Bass, 41 Simulated Surround Sound, 42 Speakers On/Off, 42 Treble..., 41 Volume, 41 TV Picture Adjust Advanced Picture Adjustments, 40 Backlight, 37, 53 Brightness, ...
...Connecting your DVD Player, 25, 26 T Technical Specifications, 65 Troubleshooting Guide, 62 TV Audio Adjustment, 41 Parental Control, 47 Picture Adjustment, 37 Special Features, 44 VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual TV Audio Adjust Balance, 41 Bass, 41 Simulated Surround Sound, 42 Speakers On/Off, 42 Treble..., 41 Volume, 41 TV Picture Adjust Advanced Picture Adjustments, 40 Backlight, 37, 53 Brightness, ...