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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Version 2/29/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For ... discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Version 2/29/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For ... discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna...
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... carefully before installing your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for additional information. Fix one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO product, visit our web...or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top of the strap to the wall. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Please contact VIZIO for TV. any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. The...
... carefully before installing your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for additional information. Fix one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your VIZIO product, visit our web...or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top of the strap to the wall. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Please contact VIZIO for TV. any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. The...
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...the cables and cords from your specific mount to the TV set; The screw type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623...foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to mount the VW42L FHDTV10A on the wall for viewing. The pitch of the TV. If you choose to the TV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. Remove the eight (8) ...
...the cables and cords from your specific mount to the TV set; The screw type required is 600mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623...foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to mount the VW42L FHDTV10A on the wall for viewing. The pitch of the TV. If you choose to the TV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. Remove the eight (8) ...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Left Side Connections ...11 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO...) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ......
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Left Side Connections ...11 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO...) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input 27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ......
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... Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...60 4.14.8 V. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3.8 Lip Sync...45 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...46 4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...46 4.4.2 Auto Search...46 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...47 4.4.4 MTS ...47 4.4.5 Time Zone ...47 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...47...
... Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...60 4.14.8 V. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3.8 Lip Sync...45 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...46 4.4.1 Tuner Mode ...46 4.4.2 Auto Search...46 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...47 4.4.4 MTS ...47 4.4.5 Time Zone ...47 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...47...
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... window through the input sources in the OSD menus. CHANNEL +/- - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - This is active, these buttons to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . VOLUME +/- - Press the button again to step up... and down the TV channels. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the...
... window through the input sources in the OSD menus. CHANNEL +/- - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - This is active, these buttons to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . VOLUME +/- - Press the button again to step up... and down the TV channels. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the...
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...), white for left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 10. HDMI 3 - Connect the video and audio from the LCD HDTV to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr... box here. Connect a source for purchase from the same source. Speakers cannot be available on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. *For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1. AC IN - The...
...), white for left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 10. HDMI 3 - Connect the video and audio from the LCD HDTV to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr... box here. Connect a source for purchase from the same source. Speakers cannot be available on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. *For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1. AC IN - The...
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...down or left and right. If the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu is being viewed is pressed, the screen will appear in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. Repeatedly pressing of this button is shown. MENU - This button... will display the selected input plus the definition of the feature to be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press this button once when in sequence. Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menu. COMP - ...
...down or left and right. If the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu is being viewed is pressed, the screen will appear in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. Repeatedly pressing of this button is shown. MENU - This button... will display the selected input plus the definition of the feature to be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press this button once when in sequence. Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menu. COMP - ...
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...satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not ...with a volatile solvent. Dispose of the batteries in cracking or leakage that does not work the LCD HDTV, refer to personal injury. Avoid humidity. When not using the remote control for example), ...the remote control at all, check the batteries. Version 2/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a...
...satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not ...with a volatile solvent. Dispose of the batteries in cracking or leakage that does not work the LCD HDTV, refer to personal injury. Avoid humidity. When not using the remote control for example), ...the remote control at all, check the batteries. Version 2/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a...
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...video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is the most commonly used video connection... Note: For more sharply. The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of TV S-Video (AV2) - This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. ...
...video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is the most commonly used video connection... Note: For more sharply. The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of TV S-Video (AV2) - This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. ...
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...HD). For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of -the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1. Turn on the... rear of your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer ...
...HD). For Professional antenna installation contact us at the rear of -the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1. Turn on the... rear of your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer ...
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... of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) ...pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the... row of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. selecting Component 2 in the...
... of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) ...pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the... row of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. selecting Component 2 in the...
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... connectors associated with the Video output on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to verify what channel the TV must be at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable,... connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box and the other end to your TV must be at, are either channel3 ...
... connectors associated with the Video output on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to verify what channel the TV must be at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable,... connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box and the other end to your TV must be at, are either channel3 ...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) ...connector on the Remote Control. 8. If Component 1 is already being used or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to your DVD... for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your TV. row of connectors nearest to you decide to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Pb (blue color)...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) ...connector on the Remote Control. 8. If Component 1 is already being used or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to your DVD... for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on your TV. row of connectors nearest to you decide to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Pb (blue color)...
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... R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 (yellow color area). 3. Turn on the left hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 6. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the product. Turn off the power... output requirements of your DVD Player (Good): 1. and then select AV2 in the AV2/S-Video on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in Step 5 as long as the S-Video connector is ...
... R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 (yellow color area). 3. Turn on the left hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 6. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the product. Turn off the power... output requirements of your DVD Player (Good): 1. and then select AV2 in the AV2/S-Video on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in Step 5 as long as the S-Video connector is ...
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Turn on the Remote Control. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the product. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio ...connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Version 2/29/2008 24 www...
Turn on the Remote Control. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the product. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio ...connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Version 2/29/2008 24 www...
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...Values (Pixels) (Lines) 1920 1080 32 1 32 3 64 27 2048 1111 66.7 kHz 60 Hz N N 136.5 60 Version 2/29/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode). Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync... your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the software or programs to have the 1920X1080 resolution display...
...Values (Pixels) (Lines) 1920 1080 32 1 32 3 64 27 2048 1111 66.7 kHz 60 Hz N N 136.5 60 Version 2/29/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode). Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync... your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the software or programs to have the 1920X1080 resolution display...
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...remote control. 4. Press the button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; The Language choice screen will come up; Note: At this is not your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is highlighted. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to ... the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control to Step 5. Connect...
...remote control. 4. Press the button on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; The Language choice screen will come up; Note: At this is not your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is highlighted. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to ... the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control to Step 5. Connect...
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... you select Skip Scan, next time that you will need to select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go to get the option of scanning the channels again. Version 2/29/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual b. Press the button on the remote to go through the...
... you select Skip Scan, next time that you will need to select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go to get the option of scanning the channels again. Version 2/29/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual b. Press the button on the remote to go through the...
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...cable operator supplies in your antenna. Version 2/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com The channel availability through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. The screen will cycle you that the HDTV... has completed the Initial Setup. Now follow the procedure below to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source,...
...cable operator supplies in your antenna. Version 2/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com The channel availability through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. The screen will cycle you that the HDTV... has completed the Initial Setup. Now follow the procedure below to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source,...