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... your registration card and mail it in. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VX42L. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of mind and to purchase a plan. For peace of your support. ... your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A either at [email protected]. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Thank you register your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LCD Television...
... your registration card and mail it in. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VX42L. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of mind and to purchase a plan. For peace of your support. ... your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A either at [email protected]. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Thank you register your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LCD Television...
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...A damp cloth is damaged, the internal components may form on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the VX42L LCD HDTV falls, it will protect the VX42L LCD HDTV from moisture. For more information, contact your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician... or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the VX42L LCD HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VX42L LCD HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY...
...A damp cloth is damaged, the internal components may form on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the VX42L LCD HDTV falls, it will protect the VX42L LCD HDTV from moisture. For more information, contact your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician... or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the VX42L LCD HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VX42L LCD HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY...
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...the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near ... circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or ...
...the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near ... circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or ...
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... offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A and it from transportation damage. The VX42L HDTV10A weighs over 40" wide; Package Contents VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord...
... offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A and it from transportation damage. The VX42L HDTV10A weighs over 40" wide; Package Contents VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your TV on the wall, please see below for removing the stand base. any damage to the TV. 3. If you would like to mount the VX42L on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your TV on the wall, please see below for removing the stand base. any damage to the TV. 3. If you would like to mount the VX42L on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional...
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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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... Version 4/24/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...42...
... Version 4/24/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...42...
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... the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off . Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI... This is active, this button will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. Menu - AV1 In - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - While the OSD is not active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to be ...
... the remote signal. 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off . Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI... This is active, this button will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. Menu - AV1 In - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - While the OSD is not active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to be ...
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... device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. Connect the primary source for purchase from the LCD HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. . Connect the secondary source for composite video devices...connector for Digital TV.* 10. Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a VCR or video game. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - DTV - 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual ...
... device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. Connect the primary source for purchase from the LCD HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. . Connect the secondary source for composite video devices...connector for Digital TV.* 10. Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a VCR or video game. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - DTV - 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual ...
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These buttons turn the TV on and off. This button displays the image and ...Your Remote Control may look like this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. When selecting a digital channel ... for the separation of main and sub-channels. This button displays program information. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - INPUT - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ...
These buttons turn the TV on and off. This button displays the image and ...Your Remote Control may look like this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. When selecting a digital channel ... for the separation of main and sub-channels. This button displays program information. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - INPUT - For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ...
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... button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Press this button to swap the inputs from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Used to select TV. The options are Normal and Zoom. COMPONENT - FREEZE - RGB - and +) - MODE - SWAP - SLEEP - MTS - This button will select the MTS options of the ...mode from the main screen and the sub-screen while in DTV mode. ZOOM (- CC - PIP CH (- Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. This button cycles through the available screen formats.
... button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Press this button to swap the inputs from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Used to select TV. The options are Normal and Zoom. COMPONENT - FREEZE - RGB - and +) - MODE - SWAP - SLEEP - MTS - This button will select the MTS options of the ...mode from the main screen and the sub-screen while in DTV mode. ZOOM (- CC - PIP CH (- Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. This button cycles through the available screen formats.
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...Do not mix new and old batteries. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at... any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. Avoid humidity. Version 4/24/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with fresh batteries. Inserting the ... If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Re-attach the battery cover. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet...
...Do not mix new and old batteries. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at... any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. Avoid humidity. Version 4/24/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with fresh batteries. Inserting the ... If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Re-attach the battery cover. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet...
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...to be displayed more sharply. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. This enhancement over a single cable. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This video input has separate red, green and blue color components...analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface.
...to be displayed more sharply. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. This enhancement over a single cable. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This video input has separate red, green and blue color components...analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface.
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... to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. ...Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using...
... to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. ...Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). 2.2.2 Using...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that ... input on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/24/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV....INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that ... input on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/24/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV....INPUT button on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on...
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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 your cable ... user manual for a greater selection of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Use the RGB PC input for...
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 your cable ... user manual for a greater selection of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Use the RGB PC input for...
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... Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green...Set-Top Box. 7. Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn 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...Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator.
... Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green...Set-Top Box. 7. Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn 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...Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator.
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...with the Video output on your Set-Top Box to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 ...Using Composite Video 1. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV...
...with the Video output on your Set-Top Box to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 ...Using Composite Video 1. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV...
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...the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. Note: Refer to your VX42L; Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your DVD player. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (...High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX42L for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to ...
...the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. Note: Refer to your VX42L; Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your DVD player. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (...High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX42L for optimal results. Connect a HDMI cable to ...
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... the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to ... Component button on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your DVD Player (Better): 1. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If you ...
... the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to ... Component button on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your DVD Player (Better): 1. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If you ...