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......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 2.1 Which Video... Information...35 Chapter 4 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 4.2.7 Sharpness ...39 4.2.8...
......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 2.1 Which Video... Information...35 Chapter 4 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 4.2.7 Sharpness ...39 4.2.8...
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... 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 Programming for VCR ...59 4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top...
... 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 Programming for VCR ...59 4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top...
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...in PIP/POP mode for this button to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the picture will not be functional. Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Press this button to switch the... audio from one of the picture. Note: The TV must be in PIP or POP mode. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- Press this button again the continue playing. and +) - PIP CH (- Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page 63. MODE - AUDIO - and +) ...
...in PIP/POP mode for this button to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the picture will not be functional. Version 12/17/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Press this button to switch the... audio from one of the picture. Note: The TV must be in PIP or POP mode. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual ZOOM (- Press this button again the continue playing. and +) - PIP CH (- Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page 63. MODE - AUDIO - and +) ...
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When used for PC input. This is the connection for digital displays. Left hand side panel of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Good (analog) Orange AV2 (Composite) - This is separated into two ... bit streams from a basic connection to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the High Definition content. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? TV Coaxial RF. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear ...
When used for PC input. This is the connection for digital displays. Left hand side panel of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Good (analog) Orange AV2 (Composite) - This is separated into two ... bit streams from a basic connection to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the High Definition content. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? TV Coaxial RF. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear ...
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... input (purple area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing...
... input (purple area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing...
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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 set this timing mode). Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 640x480 75... (MHz) 25.175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 12/17/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for questions on how to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions.
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 set this timing mode). Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 640x480 75... (MHz) 25.175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 12/17/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for questions on how to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions.
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... you have selected the correct video input source. 3. Note: Channel up or down will be able to switch among the modes. Fore more information see a picture. When changing the color will only operate in different size modes on page 56 Press the WIDE Version 12/17/2007 34 www... up and down through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Viewing Modes, on the TV. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical...
... you have selected the correct video input source. 3. Note: Channel up or down will be able to switch among the modes. Fore more information see a picture. When changing the color will only operate in different size modes on page 56 Press the WIDE Version 12/17/2007 34 www... up and down through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Viewing Modes, on the TV. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical...
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...2 through 5 to begin adjustment of the HDTV to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. Once the menu option is turned off. button on the side of the TV to select one of the main menu... VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. Note: Some of the other menu options. Press the...
...2 through 5 to begin adjustment of the HDTV to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Picture Audio TV Setup Parental 3. Once the menu option is turned off. button on the side of the TV to select one of the main menu... VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. Note: Some of the other menu options. Press the...
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... Use the or and Game. Version 12/17/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Backlight selection. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance ... from Custom, Standard, Movie If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture adjustment available for the Backlight; 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...
... Use the or and Game. Version 12/17/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Backlight selection. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance ... from Custom, Standard, Movie If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture adjustment available for the Backlight; 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...
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... adjust the level. The easiest way to set tint is too high the picture will look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. Version 12/17/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to... Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to the left or right of the picture. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness ...
... adjust the level. The easiest way to set tint is too high the picture will look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. Version 12/17/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to... Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to the left or right of the picture. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness ...
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... Press the button to highlight the color you wish to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust. The default is Cool which has a 9300k value setting. Use the or button to choose... the or button if you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 12/17/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. If you choose the Custom option, then...
... Press the button to highlight the color you wish to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust. The default is Cool which has a 9300k value setting. Use the or button to choose... the or button if you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 12/17/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. If you choose the Custom option, then...
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... activation of the picture. Press the or button to limit excessive white in a more vivid or intense quality. activation of this feature will raise the APL to counteract this feature in the dark areas of this feature to turn this On or Off. Version 12/17/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com A new...showing the advanced functions available for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. Press the or button to turn this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance in the ON mode will be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to another. The effect will look ...
... activation of the picture. Press the or button to limit excessive white in a more vivid or intense quality. activation of this feature will raise the APL to counteract this feature in the dark areas of this feature to turn this On or Off. Version 12/17/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com A new...showing the advanced functions available for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. Press the or button to turn this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance in the ON mode will be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to another. The effect will look ...
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... , so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 12/17/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. 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 ...
... , so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 12/17/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. 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 ...
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... memory you will find that some channels will still be channels you do not want to be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE menu page. Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the selection. button. You may be able to the DTV / TV Input. 4.5.2 Auto Search... buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to select for TV channels available. Version 12/17/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page.
... memory you will find that some channels will still be channels you do not want to be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE menu page. Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the selection. button. You may be able to the DTV / TV Input. 4.5.2 Auto Search... buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to select for TV channels available. Version 12/17/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page.
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...is usually CC1 or CC2. Closed Caption for regular TV is displayed. Version 12/17/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com The default is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to 4.6.3 Analog ...Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV ...
...is usually CC1 or CC2. Closed Caption for regular TV is displayed. Version 12/17/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com The default is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to 4.6.3 Analog ...Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV ...
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... the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broadcast which will have the option to select the Input as default. 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Picture-in the Setup menu. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in... -Picture is a feature which allows you to watch the second signal) and Position (Where you want to place the little box with the...
... the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broadcast which will have the option to select the Input as default. 4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Picture-in the Setup menu. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in... -Picture is a feature which allows you to watch the second signal) and Position (Where you want to place the little box with the...
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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 write down and ... button and a table shows up displaying scanned channels numbers in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Version 12/17/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. The Reset All Settings...
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 write down and ... button and a table shows up displaying scanned channels numbers in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Version 12/17/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. The Reset All Settings...
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... Setup 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 The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that... Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV/TV input in section 4.4. 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 DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
... Setup 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 The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that... Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV/TV input in section 4.4. 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 DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
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Version 12/17/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.13 Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates ... menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV/TV input in Section 4.2.1. 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 TV adjustments. The menu difference is...
Version 12/17/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.13 Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates ... menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV/TV input in Section 4.2.1. 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 TV adjustments. The menu difference is...
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...Auto Adjust selection. The menu difference is that there 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 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast,... MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. Use the or button to highlight the Backlight selection. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.14 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu...
...Auto Adjust selection. The menu difference is that there 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 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast,... MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. Use the or button to highlight the Backlight selection. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.14 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu...