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... product away from the type of electric shock, and other cables are not blocked or covered. Do not turn on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not place the VW42L LCD HDTV in fire or electric shock. • Do not use in this appliance to high voltages, the... damaged in a safe place for future reference. • To avoid the risk of high temperature, condensation may form on the VW42L LCD HDTV cabinet. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate ...
... product away from the type of electric shock, and other cables are not blocked or covered. Do not turn on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not place the VW42L LCD HDTV in fire or electric shock. • Do not use in this appliance to high voltages, the... damaged in a safe place for future reference. • To avoid the risk of high temperature, condensation may form on the VW42L LCD HDTV cabinet. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate ...
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...VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. These buttons change the channels up or down . MENU - GUIDE - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Blinks when the remote operates. This button allows the user to turn...through the inputs. - (Dash) - Version 6/19/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com POWER - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. CH (+ or -) - These buttons turn the TV on and off. Use these buttons to select your chosen ...
...VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. These buttons change the channels up or down . MENU - GUIDE - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Blinks when the remote operates. This button allows the user to turn...through the inputs. - (Dash) - Version 6/19/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com POWER - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. CH (+ or -) - These buttons turn the TV on and off. Use these buttons to select your chosen ...
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...your VCR. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual ...2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV...
...your VCR. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual ...2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV...
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Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV for details. ...or satellite operator. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box...
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV for details. ...or satellite operator. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box...
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...and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 4. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more ...or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user ...
...and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 4. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more ...or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user ...
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... the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector...) connector on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box...
... the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector...) connector on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Version 6/19/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box...
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Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the audio output connectors associated with the Video output on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting... button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow ...
Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the audio output connectors associated with the Video output on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting... button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow ...
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... end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for optimal results. Turn off the power to your DVD player user manual for connecting your DVD player. 5. HDMI, Component, AV... Note: Refer to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to your DVD Player (Best): 1. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be...
... end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for optimal results. Turn off the power to your DVD player user manual for connecting your DVD player. 5. HDMI, Component, AV... Note: Refer to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to your DVD Player (Best): 1. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be...
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...the Component output on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input... by pressing the Component button on the power to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Refer to your DVD player ...
...the Component output on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input... by pressing the Component button on the power to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Refer to your DVD player ...
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... the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 using it for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on your DVD player to the... by pressing the AV button on your DVD player and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1.
... the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 using it for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on your DVD player to the... by pressing the AV button on your DVD player and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 3. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1.
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... power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the product. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video ... the HDTV. 3. Version 6/19/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video...
... power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the product. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video ... the HDTV. 3. Version 6/19/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video...
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...power to select SPEAKERS 7. Press the on the power to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV ... AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors ...
...power to select SPEAKERS 7. Press the on the power to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the LCD HDTV ... AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors ...
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...RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Turn on how to the pc or graphic card's user guide for additional information on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5.....7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions ... other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at 60Hz. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
...RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Turn on how to the pc or graphic card's user guide for additional information on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5.....7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions ... other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at 60Hz. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
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... Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the remote control. 4. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on ... you do not see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Note: If you through some setup screens. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. If it is not the... first time the HDTV has been powered on the remote control. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on, the HDTV will have...
... Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the remote control. 4. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on ... you do not see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Note: If you through some setup screens. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. If it is not the... first time the HDTV has been powered on the remote control. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on, the HDTV will have...
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... shown on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to select one of the other settings. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Press OK when finished. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to exit the...function settings. Press the or button on the side of the TV to adjust. 4. button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - 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 your selected input ...
... shown on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to select one of the other settings. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the button on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Press OK when finished. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to exit the...function settings. Press the or button on the side of the TV to adjust. 4. button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - 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 your selected input ...
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...Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. DNR Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). Version 6/19/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com Use this feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from the antenna or cable. Press the or button to... Level Extender. A new menu will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Use this feature to turn this feature On or Off. Large areas of the picture. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight Flesh Tone. Flesh Tone Press the button to highlight...
...Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. DNR Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). Version 6/19/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com Use this feature can be used to reduce the time taken to transition from the antenna or cable. Press the or button to... Level Extender. A new menu will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Use this feature to turn this feature On or Off. Large areas of the picture. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight Flesh Tone. Flesh Tone Press the button to highlight...
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... the button to see. Version 6/19/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press the button to choose Cable or Air (Antenna) depending upon which equipment you have setup your VW42L you do this channel to be channels you will be too...3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. ...
... the button to see. Version 6/19/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Tuner Mode Press the button to choose Cable or Air (Antenna) depending upon which equipment you have setup your VW42L you do this channel to be channels you will be too...3.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. ...
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The default is displayed. Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com 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 after pressing the GUIDE ... button to select Français or Español. 3.5.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. Press the button to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is ...
The default is displayed. Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com 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 after pressing the GUIDE ... button to select Français or Español. 3.5.2 Sleep Timer Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. Press the button to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is ...
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.... The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. 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...
.... The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. 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...
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...to turn-on the remote. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Note: Make sure you entered it a second time to highlight the Access Code Edit selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A ...User Manual 3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in a secure place. Press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Version 6/19/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com
...to turn-on the remote. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Note: Make sure you entered it a second time to highlight the Access Code Edit selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A ...User Manual 3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in a secure place. Press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Version 6/19/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com