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...• Do not install the product in electric shock or fire. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the product. Do not turn on the VU42L FHDTV10A immediately after this appliance to ground the appliance safely. If the VU42L FHDTV10A falls, it from that the power...Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ~ 2000m) Version 12/17/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to avoid...
...• Do not install the product in electric shock or fire. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the product. Do not turn on the VU42L FHDTV10A immediately after this appliance to ground the appliance safely. If the VU42L FHDTV10A falls, it from that the power...Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ~ 2000m) Version 12/17/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to avoid...
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...On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to control up or down . This button turns the sound on the following pages. Version 12/17/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com CABLE - This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to... TV. These buttons turn the TV on the remote to set -top box. Use this button to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up...
...On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to control up or down . This button turns the sound on the following pages. Version 12/17/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com CABLE - This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to... TV. These buttons turn the TV on the remote to set -top box. Use this button to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up...
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Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. The HDMI input on the ...the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that is 10 meters or... Box to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for details. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other ...
Note: c) d) e) Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. The HDMI input on the ...the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that is 10 meters or... Box to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for details. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other ...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of PC formats. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set..., or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. Using...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of PC formats. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set..., or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Version 12/17/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. Using...
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... corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the... the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the Remote Control.
... corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 12/17/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the... the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the Remote Control.
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... (HD). Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power... to the LCD HDTV. 4. Refer to the LCD HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Select DTV ...
... (HD). Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power... to the LCD HDTV. 4. Refer to the LCD HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Select DTV ...
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...DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Version 12/17/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable ...TV, connect it to the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by ...the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA...
...DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Version 12/17/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable ...TV, connect it to the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by ...the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA...
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Turn on the remote or side of the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input...Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on the Remote Control. Connecting your DVD player. 4. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to your VU42L...
Turn on the remote or side of the VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input...Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on the Remote Control. Connecting your DVD player. 4. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to your VU42L...
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... power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com For DVD Players with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at ... the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area...
... power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 12/17/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com For DVD Players with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at ... the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area...
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... audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the...for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. row of connectors nearest to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the ...
... audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the...for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. row of connectors nearest to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the ...
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... DVD player and connect the other end to your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 12/17/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on... your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VU42L...
... DVD player and connect the other end to your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the left hand side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 12/17/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on... your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VU42L...
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Version 12/17/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to your...to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the product. Turn on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Note: a) b) If you are already using the AV2 input for another component, or you ...LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side of the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player...
Version 12/17/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to your...to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the product. Turn on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Note: a) b) If you are already using the AV2 input for another component, or you ...LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side of the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player...
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... Remote Control. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the left ...S-Video jack in the AV1 group at the left hand side panel of the product. Version 12/17/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (...white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or Video Camera user ...
... Remote Control. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the left ...S-Video jack in the AV1 group at the left hand side panel of the product. Version 12/17/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (...white and red connectors), connect the cable to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or Video Camera user ...
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... Display (OSD) menu. 5. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to select 7. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. Press the ... the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to external speakers. Turn off the power to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the ...
... Display (OSD) menu. 5. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV will now be connected directly to select 7. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. Press the ... the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to external speakers. Turn off the power to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the ...
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Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Refer to your pc...4. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on your pc computer timing mode to the... RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Please refer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area...
Version 12/17/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Refer to your pc...4. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on your pc computer timing mode to the... RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Please refer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the ... on the side of the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Version 12/17/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the ... on the side of the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Version 12/17/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the...
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... menu. 7. Press OK when finished. 6. the TV Rating submenu for Parental. 1. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the button on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The... MENU button on the remote control or the side of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. Version 12/17/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com
... menu. 7. Press OK when finished. 6. the TV Rating submenu for Parental. 1. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the button on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The... MENU button on the remote control or the side of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. Version 12/17/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com
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... of image motion content that the dark would be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Version 12/17/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 Advanced Video Press the button to increase the picture reproduction performance in the dark areas of the picture.... Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. 4.3.6 Adaptive Luma Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. This feature...
... of image motion content that the dark would be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Version 12/17/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 Advanced Video Press the button to increase the picture reproduction performance in the dark areas of the picture.... Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. 4.3.6 Adaptive Luma Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. This feature...
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VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. Press the button to select ... to be channels you will find that some channels will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may want to turn the internal speakers On or Off. Select the channel you can do not want to see. You will have setup ... depending upon which equipment you will still be skipped when using the Initial Setup screens. Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to the DTV / TV Input. 4.5.2 Auto Search Press the selection. Version 12/17/...
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. Press the button to select ... to be channels you will find that some channels will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may want to turn the internal speakers On or Off. Select the channel you can do not want to see. You will have setup ... depending upon which equipment you will still be skipped when using the Initial Setup screens. Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to the DTV / TV Input. 4.5.2 Auto Search Press the selection. Version 12/17/...
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... Caption for regular TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is usually CC1 or CC2. Press the button to select Off, CC1..., CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press the turn-off the TV in the Setup menu. The default is displayed. Version 12/17/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the button until the SETUP page is English. Press the button to highlight the Language...
... Caption for regular TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) shows the PICTURE menu page. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.6.1 Language When the MENU button is usually CC1 or CC2. Press the button to select Off, CC1..., CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press the turn-off the TV in the Setup menu. The default is displayed. Version 12/17/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the button until the SETUP page is English. Press the button to highlight the Language...