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... For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be...size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna ...
... For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be...size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna ...
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... call us toll free at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A and it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VW42L HDTV10A is over 40" wide; The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and...
... call us toll free at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A and it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VW42L HDTV10A is over 40" wide; The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO...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)...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO...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)...
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... is not active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level. Switch the VW42L on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). When the OSD is the window through the input sources in the following... - The S-Video, if connected, will return to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Press the button again to the speaker volume. Channel ▲/▼ - Use these buttons function as a...
... is not active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level. Switch the VW42L on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). When the OSD is the window through the input sources in the following... - The S-Video, if connected, will return to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Press the button again to the speaker volume. Channel ▲/▼ - Use these buttons function as a...
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... use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. CH (+ or -) - MUTE - Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button displays the image and system information display. This button displays program information. This button exits the On...buttons turn the TV on and off. EXIT - Press it again to return to turn the volume up or down . VOL (+ or -) - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - POWER - OK - This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. INFO - Use this . For example, channel...
... use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. CH (+ or -) - MUTE - Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button displays the image and system information display. This button displays program information. This button exits the On...buttons turn the TV on and off. EXIT - Press it again to return to turn the volume up or down . VOL (+ or -) - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - POWER - OK - This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. INFO - Use this . For example, channel...
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... will not be functional. Repeated pressing of the following: small, medium or large. Use these buttons to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. HDMI - For additional information regarding ...PC are used to increase or decrease the size of this button with switch between AV1 and AV2 inputs. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for this button to select TV. MTS - This button will select the MTS options of...
... will not be functional. Repeated pressing of the following: small, medium or large. Use these buttons to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. HDMI - For additional information regarding ...PC are used to increase or decrease the size of this button with switch between AV1 and AV2 inputs. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for this button to select TV. MTS - This button will select the MTS options of...
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.../TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to... it to select the Audio menu. 6. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS 7. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1.
.../TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. 3. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to... it to select the Audio menu. 6. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS 7. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1.
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..., and Auto Scan for the available TV channels. Note: If you through some setup screens. a. The screen will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using ...the Input button on the back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your...
..., and Auto Scan for the available TV channels. Note: If you through some setup screens. a. The screen will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using ...the Input button on the back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your...
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b. the default English option is Antenna. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual c. If you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the button on the remote control ... button on the remote to go to highlight CABLE. d. Press the button on the remote to the next screen. If you want to scan for available channels to be displayed; The Language choice screen will be displayed; Press the OK button on the remote control to select the language you do not...
b. the default English option is Antenna. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual c. If you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the button on the remote control ... button on the remote to go to highlight CABLE. d. Press the button on the remote to the next screen. If you want to scan for available channels to be displayed; The Language choice screen will be displayed; Press the OK button on the remote control to select the language you do not...
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When finished, the Complete screen will now change to show the progress of antenna and in which channels your antenna. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com e. f. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; Refer to www.antennaweb.org to point your cable ...depends upon which direction to get information about availability in your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. The screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. Press the OK button on the remote control to informed that the...
When finished, the Complete screen will now change to show the progress of antenna and in which channels your antenna. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com e. f. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; Refer to www.antennaweb.org to point your cable ...depends upon which direction to get information about availability in your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. The screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. Press the OK button on the remote control to informed that the...
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Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 2.13 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will update with the live program for that channel. Program Information: ... time you pause at a channel, the program list will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.12 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on...
Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 2.13 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will update with the live program for that channel. Program Information: ... time you pause at a channel, the program list will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.12 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on...
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...button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - button on the side of the HDTV to exit the OSD completely. Press OK when finished. 6. Press the MENU button on the screen. 2. The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner ... options may very depending on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. button on your selected input source. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control...
...button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - button on the side of the HDTV to exit the OSD completely. Press OK when finished. 6. Press the MENU button on the screen. 2. The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner ... options may very depending on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. button on your selected input source. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, ...level between the minimum and maximum available levels. the rest are for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Version 6/19/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. The Backlight level does ...Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page.
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, ...level between the minimum and maximum available levels. the rest are for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Version 6/19/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. The Backlight level does ...Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page.
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... the left /right balance. 3.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 3.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the nominal position. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection... can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. Press the button to highlight the Treble selection. Version 6/19/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level.
... the left /right balance. 3.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 3.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the nominal position. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection... can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. Press the button to highlight the Treble selection. Version 6/19/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level.
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...your Home Theatre System. 3.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your setup has changed, you can do this or if your VW42L you did not do this channel using the CH+ or CH- You will have attached to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. If you will still be ...the button to select this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. 3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. button. Press the button to highlight the Surround selection....
...your Home Theatre System. 3.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your setup has changed, you can do this or if your VW42L you did not do this channel using the CH+ or CH- You will have attached to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. If you will still be ...the button to select this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. 3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. button. Press the button to highlight the Surround selection....
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...Press the button to select the timer to highlight 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. Press the button to select CC1, CC2...Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the the Daylight Saving selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing...
...Press the button to select the timer to highlight 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. Press the button to select CC1, CC2...Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the the Daylight Saving selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing...
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... new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. If you are going to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 6/19/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block...
... new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. If you are going to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 6/19/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block...
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... and maximum available levels. Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Use the or button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) ... 44 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 3.14.2 Backlight Press the button to adjust the level. The menu difference is that there is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD...
... and maximum available levels. Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Use the or button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) ... 44 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to highlight the Backlight selection. Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 3.14.2 Backlight Press the button to adjust the level. The menu difference is that there is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD...
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...were originally filmed in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to fill the TV screen. For example, you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will still be stretched horizontally; VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1....33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3). Movies in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified...
...were originally filmed in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to fill the TV screen. For example, you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will still be stretched horizontally; VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1....33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3). Movies in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified...
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... of the PIP button will return the program to the main picture. To swap the main picture program with the program in a small window (sub screen). If you press SWAP again, it cannot support 1080i. 3.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings The PIP channel is turned on , turn on , you ...picture with the PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is used for PIP. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can display two pictures at...
... of the PIP button will return the program to the main picture. To swap the main picture program with the program in a small window (sub screen). If you press SWAP again, it cannot support 1080i. 3.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings The PIP channel is turned on , turn on , you ...picture with the PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is used for PIP. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can display two pictures at...