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...Operating the product in environments with instructions. When the product will fit only into the VX42L LCD HDTV. o The Display is provided. • Never push any way. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This...Insert batteries in accordance with heavy dust or high humidity may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any abnormality occurs. To prevent the product from moisture. A damp cloth is sufficient for the product. Use ...
...Operating the product in environments with instructions. When the product will fit only into the VX42L LCD HDTV. o The Display is provided. • Never push any way. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This...Insert batteries in accordance with heavy dust or high humidity may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any abnormality occurs. To prevent the product from moisture. A damp cloth is sufficient for the product. Use ...
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... all of the accessories are included. Package Contents VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information VIP Services Brochure Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables...
... all of the accessories are included. Package Contents VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information VIP Services Brochure Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables...
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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 Remote Control Precautions ... 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 ...
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 Remote Control Precautions ... 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 ...
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...up and down the TV channels. Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to the beginning. AV1 In - The S-Video, if connected, will display the current input mode. 1.3 Left Side Connections 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Input (...While the OSD is active, this button will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. Switch the VX42L on the rear of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off . Channel ▲/▼ ...
...up and down the TV channels. Remote Control Sensor - Press the button again to the beginning. AV1 In - The S-Video, if connected, will display the current input mode. 1.3 Left Side Connections 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Input (...While the OSD is active, this button will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. Switch the VX42L on the rear of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off . Channel ▲/▼ ...
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... - This button displays the image and system information display. Note: this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button is ...only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. These buttons turn the TV on and off. INFO - OK - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button for DTV. EXIT - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). ...
... - This button displays the image and system information display. Note: this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button is ...only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. These buttons turn the TV on and off. INFO - OK - NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button for DTV. EXIT - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). ...
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... the TV responds erratically to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do not attempt to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should...
... the TV responds erratically to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do not attempt to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should...
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...VCR to the HDTV. 2. Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...the antenna and coaxial cable are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Turn on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to ...
...VCR to the HDTV. 2. Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...the antenna and coaxial cable are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Turn on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Refer to ...
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...(HDCP). Version 4/24/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 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 LCD HDTV for more information about the video ...output of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using ...
...(HDCP). Version 4/24/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. 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 LCD HDTV for more information about the video ...output of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using ...
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...or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. ...rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV Set...
...or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. ...rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV Set...
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...TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control...or satellite operator. Refer to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the corresponding Y (green color)...
...TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control...or satellite operator. Refer to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the corresponding Y (green color)...
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Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. ... the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. 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...
Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. ... the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using the white and red connectors, connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. 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...
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...Remote Control. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. 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. Connecting your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by...
...Remote Control. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. 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. Connecting your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by...
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... on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control...
... on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control...
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... 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (yellow color... the side if you wish, as long as you are not already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the ...
... 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (yellow color... the side if you wish, as long as you are not already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the ...
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... VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Then press the MENU button on the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Version 4/24/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-Video jack on the side...directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the Remote Control. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to select SPEAKERS. 7. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video...
... VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Then press the MENU button on the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Version 4/24/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-Video jack on the side...directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Press the on the Remote Control. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to select SPEAKERS. 7. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video...
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... connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 640x480 75... 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions. Turn on how to set the TV timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to VESA ...
... connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 640x480 75... 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions. Turn on how to set the TV timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to VESA ...
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...not see this button will cycle you will need to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 25 for the available TV channels. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the HDTV (see page ...wall socket. 2. The screen will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT...
...not see this button will cycle you will need to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 25 for the available TV channels. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the HDTV (see page ...wall socket. 2. The screen will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the INPUT...
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.... If you do not want . default choice is Antenna. d. Press the OK button on the remote control to commence the search for channels at this time, press the button on the remote control to select the language you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Españ...and then press the OK button. Version 4/24/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com If you want to scan for available channels to the next screen. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual c. The Tuner screen will be displayed; Press the button on the remote to go to be displayed; default choice is Scan. Press ...
.... If you do not want . default choice is Antenna. d. Press the OK button on the remote control to commence the search for channels at this time, press the button on the remote control to select the language you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Españ...and then press the OK button. Version 4/24/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com If you want to scan for available channels to the next screen. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual c. The Tuner screen will be displayed; Press the button on the remote to go to be displayed; default choice is Scan. Press ...
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...and in your area, type of the search for more information. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com consult your cable operator supplies in all areas. f. Press the OK button on the remote control to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. The ...screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. e. Note: DTV digital broadcast...
...and in your area, type of the search for more information. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com consult your cable operator supplies in all areas. f. Press the OK button on the remote control to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. The ...screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV. e. Note: DTV digital broadcast...
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...- VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. buttons on the side of the HDTV to white. 2. button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once...the correct video input source. 3. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com b. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Press the WIDE button on page...
...- VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. buttons on the side of the HDTV to white. 2. button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once...the correct video input source. 3. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com b. button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Press the WIDE button on page...