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... for Parental Control • Supports PIP - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2007 VIZIO INC. Picture on Picture • VIZIO Remote Control • Video Scaling Engine with one button 16:9, 4:3, zoom, Panoramic and Stretch mode switching • Advanced... Mono and SAP • Closed Caption modes supported • Agency Approvals - VW42L LCD HDTV10A FEATURES 42" Diagonal / 16 x 9 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio High Definition 1366 x 768 Native Resolution Compatible Input Formats (1080i HD, 720p HD, 480p DVD, 480i standard TV) PC formats ...
... for Parental Control • Supports PIP - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2007 VIZIO INC. Picture on Picture • VIZIO Remote Control • Video Scaling Engine with one button 16:9, 4:3, zoom, Panoramic and Stretch mode switching • Advanced... Mono and SAP • Closed Caption modes supported • Agency Approvals - VW42L LCD HDTV10A FEATURES 42" Diagonal / 16 x 9 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio High Definition 1366 x 768 Native Resolution Compatible Input Formats (1080i HD, 720p HD, 480p DVD, 480i standard TV) PC formats ...
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Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is electrically grounded to provide some protection against ...of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. Version 6/19/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such ...long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish ...
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is electrically grounded to provide some protection against ...of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. Version 6/19/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such ...long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish ...
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...transportation damage. The VW42L HDTV10A weighs over 40" wide; IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at least 2 people to protect it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in ... Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle ...
...transportation damage. The VW42L HDTV10A weighs over 40" wide; IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at least 2 people to protect it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in ... Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle ...
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... Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I......28 2.12 Program Information...29 2.13 Information on HDTV Status ...29 Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 30 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...30 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...31 3.2.1 Picture Mode ...31 3.2.2 Backlight ...31 3.2.3 Brightness...32 3.2.4...
... Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...10 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 12 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I......28 2.12 Program Information...29 2.13 Information on HDTV Status ...29 Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 30 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...30 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...31 3.2.1 Picture Mode ...31 3.2.2 Backlight ...31 3.2.3 Brightness...32 3.2.4...
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... User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Menu - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is active, this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted. Volume ◄/► - Repeated pressing of ... AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. Input (Enter) - Switch the VW42L on and orange when powered off . The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to the beginning. Use the white and...
... User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Connections Controls 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Menu - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is active, this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted. Volume ◄/► - Repeated pressing of ... AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. Input (Enter) - Switch the VW42L on and orange when powered off . The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to the beginning. Use the white and...
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... through the inputs. - (Dash) - POWER - Number Button Pad - This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER...
... through the inputs. - (Dash) - POWER - Number Button Pad - This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER...
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... and AV2 inputs. MODE - Use this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. SWAP - The options for this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. This button will not be visible because they extend beyond the edges of this button with... select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. Press this button to choose the PIP input. Note: The TV must be functional. Note that in the zoom mode parts of the picture will select the Closed Caption mode. and +) - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE...
... and AV2 inputs. MODE - Use this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. SWAP - The options for this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. This button will not be visible because they extend beyond the edges of this button with... select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. Press this button to choose the PIP input. Note: The TV must be functional. Note that in the zoom mode parts of the picture will select the Closed Caption mode. and +) - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE...
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...sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Turn on the remote control to select SPEAKERS 7. Press the on the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. This is not amplified and cannot be routed... through your Receiver/Amp system. Version 6/19/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Press the on the remote control to select the Audio menu. 6. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD ...
...sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Turn on the remote control to select SPEAKERS 7. Press the on the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. This is not amplified and cannot be routed... through your Receiver/Amp system. Version 6/19/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Press the on the remote control to select the Audio menu. 6. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD ...
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... Note: If you do not see this button will cycle you will need to select TV using the Input button on the remote control. 4. The screen will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ... and will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you through some setup screens. Pressing this option within the OSD, you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall...
... Note: If you do not see this button will cycle you will need to select TV using the Input button on the remote control. 4. The screen will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ... and will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you through some setup screens. Pressing this option within the OSD, you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall...
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... the remote control to commence the search for channels at this time, press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. Version 6/19/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on the remote to highlight Skip Scan and then press the OK button. default choice is Scan. Press... change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. The Tuner screen will be displayed; The Language choice screen will be stored into memory. If you want to scan for available channels to highlight CABLE. d. The Channel Scan...
... the remote control to commence the search for channels at this time, press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. Version 6/19/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on the remote to highlight Skip Scan and then press the OK button. default choice is Scan. Press... change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. The Tuner screen will be displayed; The Language choice screen will be stored into memory. If you want to scan for available channels to highlight CABLE. d. The Channel Scan...
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The screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. f. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your cable operator supplies in ... for more information. Press the OK button on the remote control to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. e. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to point your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM...
The screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. f. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your cable operator supplies in ... for more information. Press the OK button on the remote control to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. e. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to point your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM...
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Each time you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner. Press ... Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.12 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be...
Each time you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner. Press ... Rating Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.12 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be...
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...repeatedly to adjust the save changes made to begin adjustment of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Version 6/19/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com The TV will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Note: Some of the items to select one of the...side of the HDTV to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Once the menu option is turned off. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of several menu options: ...
...repeatedly to adjust the save changes made to begin adjustment of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Version 6/19/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com The TV will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Note: Some of the items to select one of the...side of the HDTV to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Once the menu option is turned off. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of several menu options: ...
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If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. The Backlight level ... minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use the or button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture...
If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. The Backlight level ... minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use the or button to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture...
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... replaced by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 6/19/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. 3.3.3 Treble Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to the... the balance adjustment to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the nominal position. Press the button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page...
... replaced by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum available levels. Version 6/19/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. 3.3.3 Treble Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to the... the balance adjustment to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the nominal position. Press the button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page...
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...TV TUNER SETUP menu. 3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Select the channel you will still be skipped when using the Initial... Setup screens. button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the button... number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 6/19/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page.
...TV TUNER SETUP menu. 3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Select the channel you will still be skipped when using the Initial... Setup screens. button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the button... number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 6/19/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page.
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...are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. The default is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select Français or Español. 3.5.2 Sleep Timer Press... button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select Service 1. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown ...
...are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. The default is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select Français or Español. 3.5.2 Sleep Timer Press... button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select Service 1. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown ...
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.... If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Selected programs, movies and ...the button to display the PARENTAL page. The default password set in a secure place. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then...
.... If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Selected programs, movies and ...the button to display the PARENTAL page. The default password set in a secure place. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then...
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...VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 3.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen...Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. Version 6/19/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp ...
...VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 3.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen...Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. Version 6/19/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp ...
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... broadcast or full-frame movie in standard mode. When watching a standard definition 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) the picture will fill the screen but will look fatter than they are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will return to widescreen.... Version 6/19/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be stretched horizontally; VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is...
... broadcast or full-frame movie in standard mode. When watching a standard definition 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) the picture will fill the screen but will look fatter than they are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will return to widescreen.... Version 6/19/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be stretched horizontally; VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.17 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is...