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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... Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting... TV Input Audio Adjustment...36 4.3.1 Volume ...36 4.3.2 Bass...36 4.3.3 Treble ...36 4.3.4 Balance...36 4.3.5 Surround...37 4.3.6 Speakers ...37 4.4 DTV / TV ...
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... Television 26 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...26 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting... TV Input Audio Adjustment...36 4.3.1 Volume ...36 4.3.2 Bass...36 4.3.3 Treble ...36 4.3.4 Balance...36 4.3.5 Surround...37 4.3.6 Speakers ...37 4.4 DTV / TV ...
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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...
... 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...
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...connected, will return to the previous menu level. Press the button again to connect the external audio from the same source. AV1 In - Use the white and red connectors to the VX42L off . This is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence...: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. While the OSD is the window through the input sources in the OSD menus. Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and ...
...connected, will return to the previous menu level. Press the button again to connect the external audio from the same source. AV1 In - Use the white and red connectors to the VX42L off . This is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence...: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. While the OSD is the window through the input sources in the OSD menus. Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and ...
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...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. This custom communication port is selected for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. HDMI 2 - The green color band on the rear of the device to the L+R AUDIO...Version 4/24/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com The gray color band on this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. DTV - Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from a computer here. ...
...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. This custom communication port is selected for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 5. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. HDMI 2 - The green color band on the rear of the device to the L+R AUDIO...Version 4/24/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com The gray color band on this connection. * For digital TV stations in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. DTV - Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external audio from a computer here. ...
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...select the Closed Caption mode. Use this button to select TV. PIP INPUT - This button cycles through the available screen formats. Note that in DTV mode. This button will select the MTS options of the screen. PIP CH (- VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - Press this button again the... continue playing. Press this button to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in the zoom mode...
...select the Closed Caption mode. Use this button to select TV. PIP INPUT - This button cycles through the available screen formats. Note that in DTV mode. This button will select the MTS options of the screen. PIP CH (- VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - Press this button again the... continue playing. Press this button to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in the zoom mode...
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... video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. 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-...the most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The VIZIO VX42L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects...
... video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. 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-...the most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The VIZIO VX42L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects...
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...Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Use the RGB PC input for more ...of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the HDTV...
...Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Use the RGB PC input for more ...of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the HDTV...
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... connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting ...
... connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting ...
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... the other end to the audio output connectors associated with the Video output on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the product. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your...
... the other end to the audio output connectors associated with the Video output on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the product. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your...
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.... 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User...
.... 20 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User...
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...green color area - row of connectors nearest 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...the Remote Control. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the remote or side of the HDTV. ...your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in...
...green color area - row of connectors nearest 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...the Remote Control. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the remote or side of the HDTV. ...your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in...
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... in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good) : 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your... the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5....
... in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good) : 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your... the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5....
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... VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the power to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the on the side of the HDTV. 4. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn...
... VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the power to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the on the side of the HDTV. 4. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn...
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Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com 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 the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to external speakers. Optical Output of the Plasma HDTV. This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to select the corresponding audio input.
Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com 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 the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to external speakers. Optical Output of the Plasma HDTV. This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to select the corresponding audio input.
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... 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 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer... an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz. Please see the table below for additional information on how to set the TV timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Please refer to the pc or...
... 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 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer... an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz. Please see the table below for additional information on how to set the TV timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Please refer to the pc or...
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.... Note: If you do not see this button will cycle you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Connect Audio and Video Cables to select the correct input source. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the...TV input selected and will need to repeat step 4 (above) to the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 25 for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Pressing this option within the OSD, you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L...
.... Note: If you do not see this button will cycle you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Connect Audio and Video Cables to select the correct input source. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the...TV input selected and will need to repeat step 4 (above) to the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 25 for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Pressing this option within the OSD, you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L...
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Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program 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. Each time you pause at a... channel, the program list 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...
Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number Station Name: provided by Broadcaster Program 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. Each time you pause at a... channel, the program list 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...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the item. 5. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV ... on the remote control or the CH + or CH - The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is turned off. button on the side of the HDTV to ...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the item. 5. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV ... on the remote control or the CH + or CH - The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is turned off. button on the side of the HDTV to ...
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Use the or button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Version 4/24/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, ... button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Use...
Use the or button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Version 4/24/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, ... button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. Use...
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...Initial Setup screens. Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System. 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VX42L you have attached to choose Cable or Air (Antenna) depending upon which equipment you will ...using the CH+ or CH- Version 4/24/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select this channel to highlight the Speakers selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to Auto Search for TV channels available. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button...
...Initial Setup screens. Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System. 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VX42L you have attached to choose Cable or Air (Antenna) depending upon which equipment you will ...using the CH+ or CH- Version 4/24/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to select this channel to highlight the Speakers selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to Auto Search for TV channels available. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button...