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... 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...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 ...of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Backlight ...38 4.2.3 Brightness...38 4.2.4 Contrast ...39 4.2.5 Color ...39 4.2.6...
... 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...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 ...of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Backlight ...38 4.2.3 Brightness...38 4.2.4 Contrast ...39 4.2.5 Color ...39 4.2.6...
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...5.4 Compliance ...66 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary - 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 ... ...56 4.9 HDMI Input Setup...56 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...57 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...57 4.12 Video Input Setup...57 4.13 Video Input Parental Control ...58 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...58 4.14.1 Auto Adjust ...58 4.14.2 Backlight...
...5.4 Compliance ...66 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary - 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 ... ...56 4.9 HDMI Input Setup...56 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment ...57 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...57 4.12 Video Input Setup...57 4.13 Video Input Parental Control ...58 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...58 4.14.1 Auto Adjust ...58 4.14.2 Backlight...
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...text to be displayed more info refer to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information ... has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 2/29/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Good (analog) Yellow and Side of TV S-Video (AV2) - This is separated into three signals, one containing the black...
...text to be displayed more info refer to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information ... has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide Version 2/29/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Good (analog) Yellow and Side of TV S-Video (AV2) - This is separated into three signals, one containing the black...
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Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it is capable ... the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. This connection must have a 1/8" stereo mini plug at one end of VESA Reduce Blanking timing. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the cable to the RGB PC input...
Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it is capable ... the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. This connection must have a 1/8" stereo mini plug at one end of VESA Reduce Blanking timing. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the cable to the RGB PC input...
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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 The following timing 136.5MHz. Please see the table below for questions on how to set this connection using the following parameters are often... to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through this timing mode). VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC 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...
... 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 The following timing 136.5MHz. Please see the table below for questions on how to set this connection using the following parameters are often... to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through this timing mode). VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC 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...
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... Temperature option. Press either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with two different outputs for SD (480i) pictures. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual a. Make the physical connection or hook up the Menu display. If the service being used for two different (distant) ... TV set display: a. please refer to provider; d. If the selected input is not picture, make sure you will be selected varies from provider to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116. 6. Fine Tuning your TV set . Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO....
... Temperature option. Press either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with two different outputs for SD (480i) pictures. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual a. Make the physical connection or hook up the Menu display. If the service being used for two different (distant) ... TV set display: a. please refer to provider; d. If the selected input is not picture, make sure you will be selected varies from provider to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116. 6. Fine Tuning your TV set . Version 2/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO....
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... out of your TV watching!! The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. Your new TV set is been fed into it , Press either or button to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. Enjoy your area. Press LAST key repeatedly to ...Standard. Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Press ...
... out of your TV watching!! The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. Your new TV set is been fed into it , Press either or button to the icon showing the little satellite dish or antenna. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual d. Enjoy your area. Press LAST key repeatedly to ...Standard. Version 2/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com Press ...
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...INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to see a picture. If you are secure. c. Note: You should be able to white. 2. There are ... on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. buttons ...
...INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 33 www.VIZIO.com Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to see a picture. If you are secure. c. Note: You should be able to white. 2. There are ... on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. buttons ...
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...the other settings. Press the or button on the remote control or the VOL - Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is turned off. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display... (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental ...
...the other settings. Press the or button on the remote control or the VOL - Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is turned off. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display... (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental ...
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Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Picture Mode Use the or button to your preferred settings. Press the selection. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. 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.
Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Picture Mode Use the or button to your preferred settings. Press the selection. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. 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.
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... small Backlight Indicator Bar so you will look washed out. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the picture. Version 2/29/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast... the overall brilliance of the picture and if the brightness is too low you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2...
... small Backlight Indicator Bar so you will look washed out. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the picture. Version 2/29/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast... the overall brilliance of the picture and if the brightness is too low you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2...
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... and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see any detail in the picture. Version 2/29/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.6 Tint Press the selection. The Tint adjusts the hue of this is ...often too much color. If people's faces look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. button to highlight the Tint Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Once the adjustments are...
... and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see any detail in the picture. Version 2/29/2008 39 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.6 Tint Press the selection. The Tint adjusts the hue of this is ...often too much color. If people's faces look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. button to highlight the Tint Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Once the adjustments are...
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... Normal or Custom option. Repeat the procedure to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to ...adjust the other colors if desired. this is COOL; Press the LAST button when finished. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be displayed ...
... Normal or Custom option. Repeat the procedure to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to ...adjust the other colors if desired. this is COOL; Press the LAST button when finished. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be displayed ...
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...press the LAST button repeatedly to turn this feature to limit excessive white in the picture. White Peak Limiter Press the button to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are completed... press the LAST button repeatedly to highlight White Peak Limiter. This feature can be present in bright areas of the picture. A new menu will be displayed...
...press the LAST button repeatedly to turn this feature to limit excessive white in the picture. White Peak Limiter Press the button to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button to exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are completed... press the LAST button repeatedly to highlight White Peak Limiter. This feature can be present in bright areas of the picture. A new menu will be displayed...
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...or Off. Version 2/29/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com activation of this feature can be accentuated and OFF would be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to turn this feature On or Off. with a more pleasing production of darkness in a picture will raise the APL to counteract... overall picture will look too dark; Press the or button to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) Press the button to highlight Flesh Tone. Large areas of sky and flesh color. Press the or button to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VW42L ...
...or Off. Version 2/29/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com activation of this feature can be accentuated and OFF would be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to turn this feature On or Off. with a more pleasing production of darkness in a picture will raise the APL to counteract... overall picture will look too dark; Press the or button to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) Press the button to highlight Flesh Tone. Large areas of sky and flesh color. Press the or button to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VW42L ...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment...by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 2/29/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Volume Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the selection.
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment...by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 2/29/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Volume Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the selection.
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... SETUP menu. button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press either the or button to the DTV / TV Input. Version 2/29/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you have setup your VW42L FHDTV10A you will automatically search for analog... repeatedly to Auto Search for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to exit the OSD completely. 4.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to exit...
... SETUP menu. button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press either the or button to the DTV / TV Input. Version 2/29/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you have setup your VW42L FHDTV10A you will automatically search for analog... repeatedly to Auto Search for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to exit the OSD completely. 4.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to exit...
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...completed press the LAST button repeatedly to this feature. Press the button to select the timer to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. Press the button as many times as it takes to scroll down ...www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select Español or Français. Press the button to highlight the Language selection. When in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press the button until the SETUP page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment...
...completed press the LAST button repeatedly to this feature. Press the button to select the timer to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. Press the button as many times as it takes to scroll down ...www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select Español or Français. Press the button to highlight the Language selection. When in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press the button until the SETUP page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment...
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...Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 2/29/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com button to exit the OSD completely. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 51) does NOT ...0 0. Press the button to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to...
...Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 2/29/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com button to exit the OSD completely. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 51) does NOT ...0 0. Press the button to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to...
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... Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 2/29/2008 56 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV... / TV or Parental Control adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon along ...
... Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 2/29/2008 56 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV... / TV or Parental Control adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon along ...