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... inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your support. For maximum benefit of VIZIO, Inc. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments...
... inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your support. For maximum benefit of VIZIO, Inc. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments...
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...wall for viewing. 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). VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. Place the VW42L... to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of your specific mount to the TV set; The length of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm pitch. our brackets come with different length screws to read the instructions of ...
...wall for viewing. 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). VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. Place the VW42L... to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of your specific mount to the TV set; The length of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm pitch. our brackets come with different length screws to read the instructions of ...
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...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 Remote Control Precautions ...13 1.5.4 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote...13 Chapter 2 ...2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) 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 ...35 Chapter 4...
...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 Remote Control Precautions ...13 1.5.4 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote...13 Chapter 2 ...2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) 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 ...35 Chapter 4...
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... Closed Caption (CC)...50 4.5.6 Closed Caption On Mute ...50 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption ...51 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...51 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...52 4.6.1 Channel Block ...52 4.6.2 US TV Rating...53 4.6.3 US Movie Rating...54 4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating...54 4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming...55 ... ...59 4.14.5 Color Temperature...59 4.14.6 H-SIZE...60 4.14.7 H. Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...60 4.14.8 V. Position ...60 4.14.9 Fine Tune ...61 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...61 4.16 PC Input Setup ...61...
... Closed Caption (CC)...50 4.5.6 Closed Caption On Mute ...50 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption ...51 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...51 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...52 4.6.1 Channel Block ...52 4.6.2 US TV Rating...53 4.6.3 US Movie Rating...54 4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating...54 4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming...55 ... ...59 4.14.5 Color Temperature...59 4.14.6 H-SIZE...60 4.14.7 H. Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...60 4.14.8 V. Position ...60 4.14.9 Fine Tune ...61 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...61 4.16 PC Input Setup ...61...
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... at the end connecting to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable Box) for purchase from the LCD HDTV to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr...The white color band on the rear of this signal. 7. ANALOG AUDIO OUT - Version 2/29/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1....as a DVD Player or set top box here. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with digital programming will void the manufacturer's warranty of the TV indicates this connection. *For digital TV stations in the supplied ...
... at the end connecting to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable Box) for purchase from the LCD HDTV to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr...The white color band on the rear of this signal. 7. ANALOG AUDIO OUT - Version 2/29/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1....as a DVD Player or set top box here. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with digital programming will void the manufacturer's warranty of the TV indicates this connection. *For digital TV stations in the supplied ...
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... FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - AV - By pressing this button to Component 2 and vice versa. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VOL ▲/▼ - This button turn the TV on and off or on the screen and option settings to select a channel or enter a password.... Use this button once when in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. They will help you press it has been highlighted. -These labeled buttons are used as value settings when the slide bar is pressed, the screen will ...
... FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - AV - By pressing this button to Component 2 and vice versa. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VOL ▲/▼ - This button turn the TV on and off or on the screen and option settings to select a channel or enter a password.... Use this button once when in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. They will help you press it has been highlighted. -These labeled buttons are used as value settings when the slide bar is pressed, the screen will ...
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... for PC input. Separating the color in this single (yellow) pin connector. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage...bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 2/29/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. Good (analog) Yellow and Side of TV S-Video (AV2) - When used video connection. The complete video signal is the first...
... for PC input. Separating the color in this single (yellow) pin connector. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage...bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 2/29/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. Good (analog) Yellow and Side of TV S-Video (AV2) - When used video connection. The complete video signal is the first...
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... 3. If HDMI 1 is 10 meters. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your ...the transmission between the video source and the digital display for optimal results. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is being used, you can select either HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 in Step 4. ...
... 3. If HDMI 1 is 10 meters. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for added security and protection. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your ...the transmission between the video source and the digital display for optimal results. Version 2/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is being used, you can select either HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 in Step 4. ...
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...the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using ...the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by ...
...the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your cable or satellite operator. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using ...the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by ...
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... the Component button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable ...the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. ...
... the Component button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable ...the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. ...
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...AV button on the Remote Control. 5. Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to your Set Top Box and the other end to the corresponding Video (yellow color...RF) 1. Note: Refer to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the product. Turn on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic...
...AV button on the Remote Control. 5. Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to your Set Top Box and the other end to the corresponding Video (yellow color...RF) 1. Note: Refer to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the product. Turn on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic...
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...: N = Negative, P = Positive. 2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input If your TV set is equipped to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide... for the factory preset resolutions. The following timing 136.5MHz. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...
...: N = Negative, P = Positive. 2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input If your TV set is equipped to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide... for the factory preset resolutions. The following timing 136.5MHz. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...
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... Note: At this is not your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is highlighted. Initial Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; please press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. Press the button... on the remote control. If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your case, please continue at Step b. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 26 for detailed steps) 3.
... Note: At this is not your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is highlighted. Initial Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; please press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. Press the button... on the remote control. If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your case, please continue at Step b. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 26 for detailed steps) 3.
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... QAM; Version 2/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. 5. Pressing this button will now change to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite ...on the side of the search for more information. Now follow the procedure below to show the progress of the TV or using different inputs at the back of antenna and in all areas. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not .... consult your cable operator supplies in your antenna. The screen will cycle you TV set.
... QAM; Version 2/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. 5. Pressing this button will now change to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite ...on the side of the search for more information. Now follow the procedure below to show the progress of the TV or using different inputs at the back of antenna and in all areas. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not .... consult your cable operator supplies in your antenna. The screen will cycle you TV set.
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...input on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual a. c. Turn on either or button to change programs or channels; d. this is the one which has been selected on the TV set will not be used is controlled by the Cable Box, ...option. Press the MENU key to select it. Press the button to bring up . b. Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com The TV set . please follow the steps below to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST key again to go back to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are...
...input on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual a. c. Turn on either or button to change programs or channels; d. this is the one which has been selected on the TV set will not be used is controlled by the Cable Box, ...option. Press the MENU key to select it. Press the button to bring up . b. Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com The TV set . please follow the steps below to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST key again to go back to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are...
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...Mode option to select the Picture Mode option. Press either or button to select it . Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! e. Press the LAST key to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing ...Standard. Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Enjoy your area. this will appear showing Time Zone. Press either or button scroll across to exit On-Screen Display menu. Press LAST key repeatedly to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d.
...Mode option to select the Picture Mode option. Press either or button to select it . Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! e. Press the LAST key to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing ...Standard. Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Enjoy your area. this will appear showing Time Zone. Press either or button scroll across to exit On-Screen Display menu. Press LAST key repeatedly to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d.
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If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on ... of the HDTV. b. If you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. buttons on the remote control, will change the channel. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord...
If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on ... of the HDTV. b. If you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. buttons on the remote control, will change the channel. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord...
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...to select Setup (wrench look alike icon) options. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Viewing Modes, on the HDTV. Press the MENU button on the side of... the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume...
...to select Setup (wrench look alike icon) options. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Viewing Modes, on the HDTV. Press the MENU button on the side of... the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume...
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... button on the remote control or the VOL - The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. button on the side of the TV can control all the function settings. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote...
... button on the remote control or the VOL - The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. button on the side of the TV can control all the function settings. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote...
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Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Picture Mode Use the or button to your preferred settings. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are available for you to set or adjust them to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Press the selection.
Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Picture Mode Use the or button to your preferred settings. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are available for you to set or adjust them to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Press the selection.
