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Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead ...and requirements of the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite...
Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead ...and requirements of the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite...
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... directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). If you choose to avoid tipping. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Preparing Your LCD HDTV for TV. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to the TV. 3. To remove the stand base 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your...
... directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). If you choose to avoid tipping. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Preparing Your LCD HDTV for TV. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to the TV. 3. To remove the stand base 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...11 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO...Computer ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...25 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...29 3.4 Program Information...30 3.5 Information on HDTV Status...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...11 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO...Computer ...25 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...25 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...29 3.4 Program Information...30 3.5 Information on HDTV Status...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...38 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...38 4.5.1 Language...38 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...38 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...38 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...38 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...39 4.5.6 Reset All Settings ...39 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...40 4.6.1 Channel Block ...40 4.6.2 TV Rating...41 4.6.3 Movie Rating...41 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...42 4.6.5 Change the Password...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...38 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...38 4.5.1 Language...38 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...38 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...38 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...38 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ...39 4.5.6 Reset All Settings ...39 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...40 4.6.1 Channel Block ...40 4.6.2 TV Rating...41 4.6.3 Movie Rating...41 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...42 4.6.5 Change the Password...
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... buttons to the speaker volume. Use the white and red connectors to the previous menu level. Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Switch the VX42L on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). This is active, these buttons to ... the primary source for the best response to the VX42L off . The orange color band on the rear of this connection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Repeated pressing of the TV indicates this buttons steps through the input sources in...
... buttons to the speaker volume. Use the white and red connectors to the previous menu level. Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Switch the VX42L on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). This is active, these buttons to ... the primary source for the best response to the VX42L off . The orange color band on the rear of this connection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Repeated pressing of the TV indicates this buttons steps through the input sources in...
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...wall, not from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from a computer here. HDMI 1 - From left to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for Digital TV.* 10. Connect to an...When the DTV input is for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be connected directly to the L+R AUDIO here. . 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. SERVICE - This custom communication port is selected for factory service only. 3. Connect the...
...wall, not from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from a computer here. HDMI 1 - From left to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for Digital TV.* 10. Connect to an...When the DTV input is for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be connected directly to the L+R AUDIO here. . 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. SERVICE - This custom communication port is selected for factory service only. 3. Connect the...
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...to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - VOL (+ or -) - This button displays the image and system information display. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. POWER - INPUT - These buttons change the channels up or down .... These buttons turn the TV on and off. GUIDE - This button displays program information. Note: this . These ...
...to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - VOL (+ or -) - This button displays the image and system information display. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. POWER - INPUT - These buttons change the channels up or down .... These buttons turn the TV on and off. GUIDE - This button displays program information. Note: this . These ...
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... between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. PIP - and +) - AUDIO - Press this button to switch the audio from one of the screen. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are OFF, ...to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. PIP CH (- Press the button to swap the inputs from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Note: The TV must be functional. For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. Use this button...
... between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. PIP - and +) - AUDIO - Press this button to switch the audio from one of the screen. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are OFF, ...to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. PIP CH (- Press the button to swap the inputs from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Note: The TV must be functional. For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. Use this button...
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...window. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Version 4/24/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Dispose of the receiver window, 30° to clean...for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not subject the remote control to transmit the commands. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to undue physical stress, such as striking or ...
...window. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Version 4/24/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Dispose of the receiver window, 30° to clean...for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not subject the remote control to transmit the commands. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to undue physical stress, such as striking or ...
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... from a basic connection to be displayed more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 4/24/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO VX42L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior ...Note: For more sharply. DTV Coaxial RF. TV Coaxial RF. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. The video signal is the connection for PC input. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 ...
... from a basic connection to be displayed more info refer to the Quick Start Guide Version 4/24/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO VX42L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior ...Note: For more sharply. DTV Coaxial RF. TV Coaxial RF. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. The video signal is the connection for PC input. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 ...
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... or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. For Professional antenna installation...of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Refer to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off the power to the program guides, or consult your VCR 1. Turn off -air antenna or cable...
... or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. For Professional antenna installation...of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Refer to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off the power to the program guides, or consult your VCR 1. Turn off -air antenna or cable...
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...of the HDTV. 3. Refer to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component 1 using the ... the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Y (green ...
...of the HDTV. 3. Refer to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Select Component 1 using the ... the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Y (green ...
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...connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L 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 color) connector on ...user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using ...
...connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L 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 color) connector on ...user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using ...
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...on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - ... requirements of the HDTV. 6. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component ...
...on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - ... requirements of the HDTV. 6. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the Component ...
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This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers. Note: a) b) VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to select the corresponding audio input. Optical Output of the Plasma HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.
This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers. Note: a) b) VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to select the corresponding audio input. Optical Output of the Plasma HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.
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... and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on your pc computer and... Freq (MHz) 25.175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Please refer to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
... and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on your pc computer and... Freq (MHz) 25.175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Please refer to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
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.... Press the OK button on , the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you might have the DTV/TV input selected and will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. Pressing this option within the OSD, you... Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON ...
.... Press the OK button on , the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you might have the DTV/TV input selected and will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. Pressing this option within the OSD, you... Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON ...
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... Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. The screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com e. Press the OK button on the remote control to informed that the HDTV has completed...
... Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. The screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in Clear QAM; VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com e. Press the OK button on the remote control to informed that the HDTV has completed...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. There are watching broadcasts through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- b. Note: You should... be able to change from orange to switch among the modes. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel ...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. There are watching broadcasts through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- b. Note: You should... be able to change from orange to switch among the modes. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel ...
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...scroll up or down the channels. Press the or button to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner is Cable ...will update with the program schedule for the channel and the window will be displayed on the screen with the live program for that channel. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will show the live...
...scroll up or down the channels. Press the or button to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner is Cable ...will update with the program schedule for the channel and the window will be displayed on the screen with the live program for that channel. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will show the live...