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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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...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 / TV Input Setup ...48 4.5.1 Language...48 4.5.2 Sleep ......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 ...58 4.14.3 Brightness...59 4.14.4 Contrast ...59 4.14.5 Color ...
...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 / TV Input Setup ...48 4.5.1 Language...48 4.5.2 Sleep ......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 ...58 4.14.3 Brightness...59 4.14.4 Contrast ...59 4.14.5 Color ...
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...audio/video interface. Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection ... the color information. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Best (digital Good (analog)... Black DTV Coaxial RF. The video signal is most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital...
...audio/video interface. Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection ... the color information. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Best (digital Good (analog)... Black DTV Coaxial RF. The video signal is most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital...
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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 you on the remote or side ... be purchased at 60Hz when using the INPUT button on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the...
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 you on the remote or side ... be purchased at 60Hz when using the INPUT button on Section 2.8.2 of this User's Manual by way of the HDTV. Version 2/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the...
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...P 78.75 1920x1080 60 66.65 60.00 P P 136.50 NOTES: 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 this connection using the following parameters are often the values... 1111 66.7 kHz 60 Hz N N 136.5 60 Version 2/29/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for questions on how to 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...
...P 78.75 1920x1080 60 66.65 60.00 P P 136.50 NOTES: 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 this connection using the following parameters are often the values... 1111 66.7 kHz 60 Hz N N 136.5 60 Version 2/29/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for questions on how to 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...
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...channel which setup includes a box with two different outputs for SD (480i) pictures. Select the correct input connection; Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on either or button to change programs or channels; If the selected input is... (if applicable). If you have an HD service you the specific channel when using high definition made TV sets. Note: The TV set will be aware that , you to bring up . VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual a. Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video Cables can only be able to select...
...channel which setup includes a box with two different outputs for SD (480i) pictures. Select the correct input connection; Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on either or button to change programs or channels; If the selected input is... (if applicable). If you have an HD service you the specific channel when using high definition made TV sets. Note: The TV set will be aware that , you to bring up . VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual a. Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video Cables can only be able to select...
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...the little satellite dish or antenna. Press the LAST key to select the Picture Mode option. this will appear showing Time Zone. Press LAST key repeatedly to...like to do the following to exit On-Screen Display menu. The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. Enjoy your area. Press either or button to exit the on screen display Menu. ...it , Press either or button scroll across to Standard. Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! e. Pressing either or button to select it . Version ...
...the little satellite dish or antenna. Press the LAST key to select the Picture Mode option. this will appear showing Time Zone. Press LAST key repeatedly to...like to do the following to exit On-Screen Display menu. The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. Enjoy your area. Press either or button to exit the on screen display Menu. ...it , Press either or button scroll across to Standard. Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! e. Pressing either or button to select it . Version ...
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..., Component and AV inputs. buttons on the front will not work if you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. The VIZIO logo on the side of the HDTV to see a picture. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the side of the HDTV. Press the power button... the remote or on the remote or the CH+ / CH- c. When using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV...
..., Component and AV inputs. buttons on the front will not work if you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. The VIZIO logo on the side of the HDTV to see a picture. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the side of the HDTV. Press the power button... the remote or on the remote or the CH+ / CH- c. When using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV...
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The OSD consists of the other settings. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. button on the remote control... HDTV to select one of the items to adjust. 4. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust the save changes made to exit the OSD completely. 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 ...
The OSD consists of the other settings. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. button on the remote control... HDTV to select one of the items to adjust. 4. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust the save changes made to exit the OSD completely. 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 ...
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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. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the selection. Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com
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. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the selection. Version 2/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com
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... will disappear and be able to highlight the Brightness selection. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level)...be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the detail in the picture. If the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out. Version 2/29/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to adjust the level. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in...
... will disappear and be able to highlight the Brightness selection. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2 Backlight Press the selection. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level)...be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the detail in the picture. If the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out. Version 2/29/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to adjust the level. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in...
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VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.4 Contrast Press the button to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The easiest way to set tint is to highlight the Contrast selection. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. ... and maximum available levels. If people's faces look washed out and if the contrast is correct. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.5 Color Press the button to adjust the level...
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.4 Contrast Press the button to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The easiest way to set tint is to highlight the Contrast selection. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Use the or button to adjust the level. ... and maximum available levels. If people's faces look washed out and if the contrast is correct. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.5 Color Press the button to adjust the level...
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... if desired. Repeat the procedure to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Version 2/29/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Press the or button if you wish to adjust. Use the or button to adjust the level. The ... maximum available levels. Press the button to choose the Warm, Normal or Custom option. Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by ...
... if desired. Repeat the procedure to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Version 2/29/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Press the or button if you wish to adjust. Use the or button to adjust the level. The ... maximum available levels. Press the button to choose the Warm, Normal or Custom option. Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by ...
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...color to another. CTI Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. A new menu will be present in the dark areas of the picture. Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight CTI ... the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. Press either the or button to highlight White Peak Limiter. White Peak Limiter Press...
...color to another. CTI Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. A new menu will be present in the dark areas of the picture. Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight CTI ... the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. Press either the or button to highlight White Peak Limiter. White Peak Limiter Press...
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...set to On or Off to allow the TV set to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; button to exit the OSD completely. Large areas of sky and flesh color. with a more pleasing production of darkness in a picture will raise the APL to counteract this ...feature On Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to highlight Adaptive Luma. Version 2/29/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com
...set to On or Off to allow the TV set to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; button to exit the OSD completely. Large areas of sky and flesh color. with a more pleasing production of darkness in a picture will raise the APL to counteract this ...feature On Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to highlight Adaptive Luma. Version 2/29/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com
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... display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Version 2/29/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com Press the selection. The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is pressed. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed,... the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press ...
... display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Version 2/29/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com Press the selection. The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is pressed. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed,... the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press ...
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... selection. The TV will have attached to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly 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. Once...
... selection. The TV will have attached to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly 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. Once...
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...button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.5.3 Wide The Wide option is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 48 www... the selections are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Press the button to this feature. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is the feature which allows you will see the screen adjusting to the different...
...button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. 4.5.3 Wide The Wide option is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 48 www... the selections are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Press the button to this feature. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is the feature which allows you will see the screen adjusting to the different...
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...PARENTAL The 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 When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. button to highlight the Channel Block selection. The Reset All ... the password. Once the adjustments are going to select it. Press the Menu button to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered...
...PARENTAL The 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 When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. button to highlight the Channel Block selection. The Reset All ... the password. Once the adjustments are going to select it. Press the Menu button to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered...
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...way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. 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...
...way for the HDMI Input as for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. 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...