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...formats supported 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 720 x 400, 640 x 480 Ideal TV For Bright Light Environments Brilliant Picture Quality With Over 16 Million Colors Built-In Digital HDTV & Standard TV Combined Tuner Wall Mounting Capable; CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B, ICE...888) 849-4623 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VIP SERVICES Extended Warranties, Installation Services BRAVO, VIZIO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND THE V LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF VIZIO INC. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2007 VIZIO INC. Picture on Picture • VIZIO Remote Control •...
...formats supported 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 720 x 400, 640 x 480 Ideal TV For Bright Light Environments Brilliant Picture Quality With Over 16 Million Colors Built-In Digital HDTV & Standard TV Combined Tuner Wall Mounting Capable; CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B, ICE...888) 849-4623 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VIP SERVICES Extended Warranties, Installation Services BRAVO, VIZIO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND THE V LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF VIZIO INC. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2007 VIZIO INC. Picture on Picture • VIZIO Remote Control •...
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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......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 Contrast ...32 3.2.5 Color ...32 3.2.6 Tint...32 3.2.7 Sharpness ...33 ...
...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......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 Contrast ...32 3.2.5 Color ...32 3.2.6 Tint...32 3.2.7 Sharpness ...33 ...
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...Tune ...46 3.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...46 3.16 PC Input 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 ... Interference Statement...53 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 54 5.1 Specifications ...54 5.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...55 5.3 Index ...56 Version 6/19/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com 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...
...Tune ...46 3.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...46 3.16 PC Input 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 ... Interference Statement...53 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 54 5.1 Specifications ...54 5.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...55 5.3 Index ...56 Version 6/19/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com 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...
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... button to switch the audio from the main screen and the sub-screen while in DTV mode. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - COMPONENT - Note that in PIP mode. Press this button to change the picture mode from one of the PIP screen from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Press this button...
... button to switch the audio from the main screen and the sub-screen while in DTV mode. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - COMPONENT - Note that in PIP mode. Press this button to change the picture mode from one of the PIP screen from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Press this button...
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... erroneously displayed in this single pin connector. Component - It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide Version 6/19/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? When used for PC input. This enhancement over ...bit streams from a basic connection to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable...
... erroneously displayed in this single pin connector. Component - It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide Version 6/19/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? When used for PC input. This enhancement over ...bit streams from a basic connection to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable...
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... 60.0 75.03 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 Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Note...: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set this timing mode). A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included...
... 60.0 75.03 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 Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Note...: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set this timing mode). A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included...
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...outlet or surge protector. 1. Also, verify that the power cord is reached. If you are secure. button on page 47. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV ...connections are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- The VIZIO logo on the remote or the +/- Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the remote,...and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Fore more information see a picture.
...outlet or surge protector. 1. Also, verify that the power cord is reached. If you are secure. button on page 47. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV ...connections are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- The VIZIO logo on the remote or the +/- Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the remote,...and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- Fore more information see a picture.
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...VOL - Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Version 6/19/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to select one of the main menu options may very ...when finished. 6. The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. Note: Some of the other settings. Once the menu option is turned off. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Press the or button on the remote control or the VOL - Press the MENU button on...
...VOL - Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Version 6/19/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to select one of the main menu options may very ...when finished. 6. The TV will be shown on the screen. 2. Note: Some of the other settings. Once the menu option is turned off. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Press the or button on the remote control or the VOL - Press the MENU button on...
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...rest are for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Version 6/19/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the ...page. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. 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 Adjustments available for you can see the light level between the minimum...
...rest are for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Version 6/19/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the ...page. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. 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 Adjustments available for you can see the light level between the minimum...
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... is too high you will look washed out. 3.2.4 Contrast Press the button to highlight the Color selection. If the contrast is too low the picture will look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The Tint adjusts the hue of color in the bright parts of the nominal position...level. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Press the button to set tint is often too much color Version 6/19/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com The easiest way to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be...
... is too high you will look washed out. 3.2.4 Contrast Press the button to highlight the Color selection. If the contrast is too low the picture will look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The Tint adjusts the hue of color in the bright parts of the nominal position...level. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Press the button to set tint is often too much color Version 6/19/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com The easiest way to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be...
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...small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. The default is the 9300K setting. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 3.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. Press the button to highlight the color you want to adjust... the level. Repeat the procedure to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the color. Use the or button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Use ...
...small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. The default is the 9300K setting. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 3.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. Press the button to highlight the color you want to adjust... the level. Repeat the procedure to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the color. Use the or button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Use ...
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...Strong setting. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. The effect will be present in the picture. Version 6/19/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the... picture. Use this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from one color to turn ...
...Strong setting. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. The effect will be present in the picture. Version 6/19/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the... picture. Use this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from one color to turn ...
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... Audio Adjustment 3.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Use the or ..., so you can see the balance adjustment to highlight the Balance selection. Version 6/19/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. 3.3.4 Balance Press the button to the... Indicator Bar so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to highlight the...
... Audio Adjustment 3.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Use the or ..., so you can see the balance adjustment to highlight the Balance selection. Version 6/19/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. 3.3.4 Balance Press the button to the... Indicator Bar so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to highlight the...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. You may be channels you do this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be too weak to watch ... (OSD) appears on the remote control. You will still be skipped when using the Initial Setup screens. Version 6/19/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com The TV will automatically search for analog and digital channels. 3.4.3 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV ...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. You may be channels you do this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be too weak to watch ... (OSD) appears on the remote control. You will still be skipped when using the Initial Setup screens. Version 6/19/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com The TV will automatically search for analog and digital channels. 3.4.3 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV ...
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...after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com The default is displayed. Press the the Daylight Saving selection. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. button to ...control. Press the button to highlight 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is available in the Setup menu. 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...
...after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. Version 6/19/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com The default is displayed. Press the the Daylight Saving selection. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. button to ...control. Press the button to highlight 3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 3.5.1 Language When the MENU button is available in the Setup menu. 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...
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...off. Press the button to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to highlight the Channel Block selection. When ...the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 6/19/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Selected programs, movies and channels can ...
...off. Press the button to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to highlight the Channel Block selection. When ...the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 6/19/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Selected programs, movies and channels can ...
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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.7 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 ... Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 3.3. Version 6/19/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The...
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.7 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 ... Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 3.3. Version 6/19/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The...
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Version 6/19/2007 43 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the TV input in section 3.4. The menu difference is that there ... menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section...
Version 6/19/2007 43 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the TV input in section 3.4. The menu difference is that there ... menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.2. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section...
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... to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. Version 6/19/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. 3.14.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature...
... to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. Version 6/19/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the picture. 3.14.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature...
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... selection. If the brightness is too low you can see any detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high you want to adjust the color. Press the OK button when finished. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the... picture. Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be able to see...
... selection. If the brightness is too low you can see any detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high you want to adjust the color. Press the OK button when finished. VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the... picture. Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be able to see...