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.... Visit our website or call toll free at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your support. Manufactured under license from your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition Television. For assistance, please call 949-668-0588 or email us to protect your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain...
.... Visit our website or call toll free at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your support. Manufactured under license from your new VIZIO VW42L High Definition Television. For assistance, please call 949-668-0588 or email us to protect your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain...
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...1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...14 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV 14 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 14 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top... ...24 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...24 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 2.10 Watching a TV Program ...28 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...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...
...1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 13 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...14 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV 14 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 14 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top... ...24 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...24 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...25 2.10 Watching a TV Program ...28 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...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...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...37 3.5.1 Language...37 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...37 3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...37 3.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...37 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...38 3.5.6 Reset All Settings ...38 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...39 3.6.1 Channel Block ...39... Setup ...46 3.17 Understanding Viewing Modes...47 3.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode...48 3.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...48 3.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...49 3.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...49 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 4.1 Maintenance...50...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...37 3.5.1 Language...37 3.5.2 Sleep Timer ...37 3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...37 3.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...37 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...38 3.5.6 Reset All Settings ...38 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...39 3.6.1 Channel Block ...39... Setup ...46 3.17 Understanding Viewing Modes...47 3.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode...48 3.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...48 3.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...49 3.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...49 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 4.1 Maintenance...50...
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...for purchase from the LCD HDTV to here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be connected directly to an external device, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. HDMI 2 - ... Connect the video and audio from Cable Box) for right audio inputs. Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box here. AV2 In - DTV - Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect the primary source for component video devices such ...
...for purchase from the LCD HDTV to here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be connected directly to an external device, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. HDMI 2 - ... Connect the video and audio from Cable Box) for right audio inputs. Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box here. AV2 In - DTV - Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect the primary source for component video devices such ...
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...RGB PC (VGA) - Separating the color in color. Note: For more sharply. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of ... provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This enhancement over a single cable. This is the connection for digital displays. The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to the most commonly used video connection. DTV Coaxial RF. When used for PC input. This video input...
...RGB PC (VGA) - Separating the color in color. Note: For more sharply. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of ... provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This enhancement over a single cable. This is the connection for digital displays. The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to the most commonly used video connection. DTV Coaxial RF. When used for PC input. This video input...
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...to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Version 6/19/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. 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. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI ...
...to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Version 6/19/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. 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. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI ...
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Turn on the Remote Control. Version 6/19/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to...rear of the HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Note: a) b)... The HDMI input on your cable or satellite operator. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for a greater selection of the product or ...
Turn on the Remote Control. Version 6/19/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to...rear of the HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Note: a) b)... The HDMI input on your cable or satellite operator. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for a greater selection of the product or ...
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...your HDTV Set-Top Box to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Refer to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L ...HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you can ...
...your HDTV Set-Top Box to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Refer to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VW42L ...HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to you can ...
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... (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using...
... (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 6/19/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using...
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...corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 6/19/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to you can connect the Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn ...on your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. row of...
...corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 6/19/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to you can connect the Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn ...on your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. row of...
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...stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) ....03 P P 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the graphic card's user guide for additional information on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Please see the table below...
...stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) ....03 P P 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 6/19/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the graphic card's user guide for additional information on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Please see the table below...
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Press the OK button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 13 ~ 24 for detailed steps) 3. Note: If you do not see ... button on , the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you through some setup screens. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Using DTV and TV with...
Press the OK button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 13 ~ 24 for detailed steps) 3. Note: If you do not see ... button on , the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you through some setup screens. Version 6/19/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Using DTV and TV with...
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...using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote or the +/- If you are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT ... any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- The VIZIO logo on the front will only operate in different size modes on page 47. When using HDMI, Component and AV inputs. 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV...
...using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote or the +/- If you are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT ... any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- The VIZIO logo on the front will only operate in different size modes on page 47. When using HDMI, Component and AV inputs. 2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV...
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... Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Version 6/19/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to select one of the other settings. button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - The On Screen... Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the side of the HDTV to adjust. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The...
... Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Version 6/19/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to select one of the other settings. button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - The On Screen... Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the side of the HDTV to adjust. 4. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The...
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... Color Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. If people's faces look washed out and if the contrast is to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.3 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Color selection. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Use the... so you will look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. Press the button to adjust the level. The easiest way to set tint is too high you can see the detail in the picture. 3.2.6 Tint Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Use the...
... Color Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. If people's faces look washed out and if the contrast is to adjust the level. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.3 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Color selection. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Use the... so you will look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. Press the button to adjust the level. The easiest way to set tint is too high you can see the detail in the picture. 3.2.6 Tint Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Use the...
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... option for Color Temperature selection. Use the or button to highlight the Sharpness selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the color. The default is the 9300K setting. Version 6/19/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to choose the Normal or Custom option. If you...
... option for Color Temperature selection. Use the or button to highlight the Sharpness selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the color. The default is the 9300K setting. Version 6/19/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to choose the Normal or Custom option. If you...
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...CTI Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). activation of this feature On or Off. Version 6/19/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com DNR Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. White... feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. In some cases, activation of this feature to increase the picture reproduction...
...CTI Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). activation of this feature On or Off. Version 6/19/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com DNR Press the button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. White... feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border between colors. In some cases, activation of this feature to increase the picture reproduction...
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...The default is displayed. Press the button to select On or Off. button to select your area. 3.4.5 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control...in the Setup menu. Press the selection. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select the timer to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. 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...
...The default is displayed. Press the button to select On or Off. button to select your area. 3.4.5 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control...in the Setup menu. Press the selection. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select the timer to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. 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...
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... allows you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. 3.5.6 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you to change... channel has chosen for transmission. Press the button to reset the TV to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Version 6/19/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to the default factory settings. Press the button to select Custom.
... allows you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. 3.5.6 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you to change... channel has chosen for transmission. Press the button to reset the TV to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Version 6/19/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to the default factory settings. Press the button to select Custom.
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...you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears 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 be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the Parental Control. The Reset...
...you write down and store the new password in the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears 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 be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the Parental Control. The Reset...