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... your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. For assistance, please call toll free at www.VIZIO.com or call (877) 698-4946 or email us to protect your support. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VW42L FHDTV10A. Thank...
... your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. For assistance, please call toll free at www.VIZIO.com or call (877) 698-4946 or email us to protect your support. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VW42L FHDTV10A. Thank...
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... safe place for cleaning the product. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com For more information, contact your dealer for long period of power source indicated on the VW42L FHDTV10A. • The VW42L FHDTV10A should be used for repair. If any of electric shock, and...the appliance. Pulling the power cable itself may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for cleaning the VW42L FHDTV10A. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is sufficient for moving the ...
... safe place for cleaning the product. Version 2/29/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com For more information, contact your dealer for long period of power source indicated on the VW42L FHDTV10A. • The VW42L FHDTV10A should be used for repair. If any of electric shock, and...the appliance. Pulling the power cable itself may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for cleaning the VW42L FHDTV10A. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is sufficient for moving the ...
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... light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. 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... unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Version 2/29/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such...
... light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. 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... unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Version 2/29/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such...
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... opened the carton check that all of the accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. Version 2/29/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A and accessories are included. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control...
... opened the carton check that all of the accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that the VW42L FHDTV10A is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. Version 2/29/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A and accessories are included. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control...
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... the VW42L FHDTV10A is about additional accessories and services for TV. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A To ....VIZIO.com The TV should be grounded and the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the HDTV, using a washer under the nut. 2. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD ...
... the VW42L FHDTV10A is about additional accessories and services for TV. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A To ....VIZIO.com The TV should be grounded and the grounding feature must allow space between the back of the HDTV, using a washer under the nut. 2. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your LCD ...
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... Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. To find the perfect mount for removing the stand base. Version 2/29/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com To remove the stand base 1. Place the VW42L FHDTV10A face down on the thickness plate being attach to the TV. 3. Please make sure to read the instructions...
... Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be removed. 4. To find the perfect mount for removing the stand base. Version 2/29/2008 6 www.VIZIO.com To remove the stand base 1. Place the VW42L FHDTV10A face down on the thickness plate being attach to the TV. 3. Please make sure to read the instructions...
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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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... B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary - Position ...60 4.14.8 V. Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com 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 4.5 DTV...
... B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary - Position ...60 4.14.8 V. Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com 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 4.5 DTV...
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...Press the button again to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. MENU - Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-Video, Component 1, Component... buttons to increase or decrease to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - This is active, pressing this window for the best response to the speaker volume. Point ...
...Press the button again to turn the VW42L FHDTV10A off . Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. MENU - Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-Video, Component 1, Component... buttons to increase or decrease to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT - This is active, pressing this window for the best response to the speaker volume. Point ...
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...green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for purchase from the LCD HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. . COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - The green color band on this connection. *For digital... signal. 7. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV.* 11. Connect to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable ...
...green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for purchase from the LCD HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. . COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - The green color band on this connection. *For digital... signal. 7. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 7 9 11 3 5 8 10 12 1. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV.* 11. Connect to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable ...
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Version 2/29/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Use the white and red connectors to the program being watched. Connect the secondary source for composite video devices; keep in mind that the audio (white and red) connectors need to be connected to the source in order to listen to connect the external audio from the same source. such as a VCR, Video Camera or video game. The S-Video, if connected, will take priority over the video of the RCA connector; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 Left Side Connections 1. AV2/S-VIDEO IN -
Version 2/29/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Use the white and red connectors to the program being watched. Connect the secondary source for composite video devices; keep in mind that the audio (white and red) connectors need to be connected to the source in order to listen to connect the external audio from the same source. such as a VCR, Video Camera or video game. The S-Video, if connected, will take priority over the video of the RCA connector; VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.4 Left Side Connections 1. AV2/S-VIDEO IN -
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...- Press this button for the separation of this key will also be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. MUTE - POWER ( ) - TV - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VOL ▲/▼ - This button allows the user to select the HDMI input. When selecting a digital... settings when the slide bar is shown. HDMI - hen NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information.
...- Press this button for the separation of this key will also be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. MUTE - POWER ( ) - TV - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VOL ▲/▼ - This button allows the user to select the HDMI input. When selecting a digital... settings when the slide bar is shown. HDMI - hen NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Version 2/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button displays program information.
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...cable or satellite remote user guide for a long period of time, remove the batteries. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do not mix new ... batteries with fresh batteries. If the TV responds erratically to personal injury. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178...away from heat sources. When not using the remote control for more information on your LCD HDTV. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters...
...cable or satellite remote user guide for a long period of time, remove the batteries. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do not mix new ... batteries with fresh batteries. If the TV responds erratically to personal injury. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178...away from heat sources. When not using the remote control for more information on your LCD HDTV. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters...
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... containing the color information. Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. This video input has separate red, green and blue color...
... containing the color information. Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. This video input has separate red, green and blue color...
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... Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV /TV 1. Refer to the program guides, or consult your VCR 1. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to the "Antenna In" connector on ...button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of -the-wall, not from your antenna or digital cable (out-of your VCR to the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed ...
... Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV /TV 1. Refer to the program guides, or consult your VCR 1. Version 2/29/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to the "Antenna In" connector on ...button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of -the-wall, not from your antenna or digital cable (out-of your VCR to the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed ...
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... the HDMI input of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 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. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. If HDMI...
... the HDMI input of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 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. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. If HDMI...
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... the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the product or...the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to ...
... the audio connectors associated with DVI: 1. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 2/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the product or...the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to ...
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.... 4. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group (green color area - 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. 7. row of the HDTV. 6. Connect the Y (green color)... through 6; Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. 8. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to...
.... 4. selecting Component 2 in the Component 1 group (green color area - 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. 7. row of the HDTV. 6. Connect the Y (green color)... through 6; Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. 8. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio ... area) input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in which your signal provider to the HDTV and...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 2/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio ... area) input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in which your signal provider to the HDTV and...
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... area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to 10 meters. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High ...Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. If HDMI 1 input is right for you...
... area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to 10 meters. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High ...Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. If HDMI 1 input is right for you...