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... these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call 949-668-0588 or email us to protect your registration card and mail it in. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for future reference. Write down the serial number located on your VW42L. HDMI logo...
... these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call 949-668-0588 or email us to protect your registration card and mail it in. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for future reference. Write down the serial number located on your VW42L. HDMI logo...
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... shock or component damage, switch off the power before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. Keep these openings are provided for moving the product. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility. • When moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Do not install the product close to smoke or moisture may result in the User Manual. Do...
... shock or component damage, switch off the power before cleaning the VW42L LCD HDTV. Keep these openings are provided for moving the product. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility. • When moving the product. • Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Do not install the product close to smoke or moisture may result in the User Manual. Do...
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..., use the power cord designated for the VIZIO VW42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. To remove the stand base 1. To find the perfect mount for TV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VW42L. 2. The power consumption of the TV and the wall. The TV should be defeated. If you must not be installed on a soft and flat...
..., use the power cord designated for the VIZIO VW42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. To remove the stand base 1. To find the perfect mount for TV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VW42L. 2. The power consumption of the TV and the wall. The TV should be defeated. If you must not be installed on a soft and flat...
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... VCR or Video Camera ...22 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...23 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ...24 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...24 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 2.10 Watching a TV Program ...28 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...28 2.12 Program Information...29 2.13 Information on HDTV Status ...29 Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 30 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...30 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...31 3.2.1 Picture Mode ...31 3.2.2 Backlight ...31 3.2.3 Brightness...32 3.2.4 Contrast ...32 3.2.5 Color...
... VCR or Video Camera ...22 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...23 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ...24 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...24 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 2.10 Watching a TV Program ...28 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...28 2.12 Program Information...29 2.13 Information on HDTV Status ...29 Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 30 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...30 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...31 3.2.1 Picture Mode ...31 3.2.2 Backlight ...31 3.2.3 Brightness...32 3.2.4 Contrast ...32 3.2.5 Color...
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... VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...37 3.5.1 Language...37 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...37 3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...37 3.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...37 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...38 3.5.6 Reset All Settings ...38 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...39 3.6.1 Channel Block ...39 3.6.2 TV Rating...40 3.6.3 Movie Rating...40 3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...41 3.6.5 Change the Password ...41 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...42 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...42 3.9 HDMI Input Setup...42 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...43 3.11 Video Input Audio...
... VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...37 3.5.1 Language...37 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...37 3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...37 3.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...37 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...38 3.5.6 Reset All Settings ...38 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...39 3.6.1 Channel Block ...39 3.6.2 TV Rating...40 3.6.3 Movie Rating...40 3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...41 3.6.5 Change the Password ...41 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...42 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment ...42 3.9 HDMI Input Setup...42 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...43 3.11 Video Input Audio...
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...-menu is not active, pressing this button will return to be adjusted. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the VW42L off . AV1 In - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to the sensor. When the OSD is active, pressing this buttons steps through which all of this button will display the current input mode. 1.3 Left Side Connections 1. The S-Video, if connected...
...-menu is not active, pressing this button will return to be adjusted. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the VW42L off . AV1 In - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to the sensor. When the OSD is active, pressing this buttons steps through which all of this button will display the current input mode. 1.3 Left Side Connections 1. The S-Video, if connected...
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... a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the device to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of -the-wall, not from Cable Box) for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD Player or set...
... a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of the device to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of -the-wall, not from Cable Box) for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD Player or set...
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... scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. It is the connection for PC input. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. S-Video (AV1) - Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. Component - Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog...
... scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. It is the connection for PC input. This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. S-Video (AV1) - Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. Component - Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog...
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... 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or...
... 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or...
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... the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. See www.VIZIO.com...
... the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. See www.VIZIO.com...
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... red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 6/19/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your cable or satellite operator...
... red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 6/19/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your cable or satellite operator...
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... the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to external speakers. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external...
... the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to external speakers. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external...
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..., Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on , you through some setup screens. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV...
..., Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on , you through some setup screens. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV...
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... TUNER SETUP menu. 3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Press the button to select this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. button. You may want to watch comfortably or they may be too weak to see. Press the selection. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to be skipped when using the Initial Setup screens. Press the button to select for analog...
... TUNER SETUP menu. 3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Press the button to select this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. button. You may want to watch comfortably or they may be too weak to see. Press the selection. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to be skipped when using the Initial Setup screens. Press the button to select for analog...
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... change the PIP channel, press the PIP CH + or - Press the PIP SIZE button to alternate between Small, Medium and Large PIP sizes. Indicates which inputs are available for PIP mode. *When HDMI is used for the Sub-Screen it will cycle through the inputs for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. You can display two pictures at the same time. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17.1 Picture-In-Picture...
... change the PIP channel, press the PIP CH + or - Press the PIP SIZE button to alternate between Small, Medium and Large PIP sizes. Indicates which inputs are available for PIP mode. *When HDMI is used for the Sub-Screen it will cycle through the inputs for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. You can display two pictures at the same time. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17.1 Picture-In-Picture...
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... to program the remote. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set the Sleep Timer using the remote control, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears on the screen. 3.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work , 10178. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote uses a 3-digit code (Echostar or Dish Network for more times to work . To use a cable or satellite remote to select the time you screen. 2. Note: Some buttons...
... to program the remote. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set the Sleep Timer using the remote control, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears on the screen. 3.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work , 10178. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote uses a 3-digit code (Echostar or Dish Network for more times to work . To use a cable or satellite remote to select the time you screen. 2. Note: Some buttons...
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... mode, make sure it is attached securely and correctly to the back of your LCD HDTV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the the screen. For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. Compare the video input source's specifications with the TV is connected to be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or hear unusual sound. If you cannot hear sound. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution Power is connected...
... mode, make sure it is attached securely and correctly to the back of your LCD HDTV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the the screen. For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. Compare the video input source's specifications with the TV is connected to be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or hear unusual sound. If you cannot hear sound. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution Power is connected...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors Brightness 16.77 Million (8-bit) 500 cd/m2 (typical) Contrast 1000:1 (typical) Response Time 8mS (typical) Viewing Angle Up to 178° (horizontal and vertical) Inputs 1x Co-axial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors Brightness 16.77 Million (8-bit) 500 cd/m2 (typical) Contrast 1000:1 (typical) Response Time 8mS (typical) Viewing Angle Up to 178° (horizontal and vertical) Inputs 1x Co-axial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC...
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... or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is the quality of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for digital cable consumers that has the digital tuner built into the cable jack and does not require a separate set . High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at www.dtv.gov. HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels. Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV" aspect ratio which is more about the analog to...
... or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is the quality of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for digital cable consumers that has the digital tuner built into the cable jack and does not require a separate set . High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at www.dtv.gov. HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels. Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV" aspect ratio which is more about the analog to...
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..., 36 Reset, 37 Sleep Timer, 36 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 35 Daylight Saving, 36 Skip Channel, 35 Time Zone, 36 Tuner Mode, 35 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16 G Glossary, 53 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 15 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 41 Picture Adjustment, 41 Setup, 41 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 13 Rear Label, 9 Installation Base removal, 5 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 24 O OSD Brightness Adjustment, 52 Closed Caption Selection, 11 Color Adjustment, 13 Contrast Adjustment, 52...
..., 36 Reset, 37 Sleep Timer, 36 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 35 Daylight Saving, 36 Skip Channel, 35 Time Zone, 36 Tuner Mode, 35 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16 G Glossary, 53 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 15 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 41 Picture Adjustment, 41 Setup, 41 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 13 Rear Label, 9 Installation Base removal, 5 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 24 O OSD Brightness Adjustment, 52 Closed Caption Selection, 11 Color Adjustment, 13 Contrast Adjustment, 52...
