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For peace of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For maximum benefit of mind and to purchase...
For peace of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For maximum benefit of mind and to purchase...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect the secondary source for factory service only. 3. Connect the video and audio from the LCD HDTV to here. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 11. Connect the ...video devices, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Connect to a DVI enabled device, use green for Y, blue ...
... such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect the secondary source for factory service only. 3. Connect the video and audio from the LCD HDTV to here. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 11. Connect the ...video devices, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Connect to a DVI enabled device, use green for Y, blue ...
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...S-Video (AV1) - Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - TV Coaxial RF. Separating the color in this single pin connector. Note: For more... scan DVD players and HDTV formats. 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... It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most commonly used for digital displays. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This enhancement over a ...
...S-Video (AV1) - Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - TV Coaxial RF. Separating the color in this single pin connector. Note: For more... scan DVD players and HDTV formats. 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... It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most commonly used for digital displays. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This enhancement over a ...
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...the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. HDCP encrypts ...the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV...
...the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. HDCP encrypts ...the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV...
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... HDMI Input is for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP...
... HDMI Input is for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP...
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... Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in... the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the...
... Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in... the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the...
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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 your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear...of the HDTV. 4. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Note: Refer to your Set Top Box and the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on...
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 your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear...of the HDTV. 4. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Note: Refer to your Set Top Box and the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on...
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...Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the ...you can connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual ...
...Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the ...you can connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual ...
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... 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set the TV timing mode to the pc or graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Turn off ... of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) ...250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
... 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set the TV timing mode to the pc or graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Turn off ... of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) ...250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
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... of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Pressing this option within the OSD, you might have the DTV/TV input selected and will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. If it is not the first time the HDTV has... the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 25 for Wall Mounting', see this button will cycle you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Version 4/24/2007 26 www...
... of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Pressing this option within the OSD, you might have the DTV/TV input selected and will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. If it is not the first time the HDTV has... the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 25 for Wall Mounting', see this button will cycle you will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Version 4/24/2007 26 www...
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.... buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Note: Channel up or down will change the channel. Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component ... start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you have selected the correct video input source. 3. The VIZIO logo on the side of the HDTV. TV Channels To step up and down through a cable or satellite set -top box...
.... buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Note: Channel up or down will change the channel. Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component ... start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you have selected the correct video input source. 3. The VIZIO logo on the side of the HDTV. TV Channels To step up and down through a cable or satellite set -top box...
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...the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. The TV will be shown on the side of the TV to adjust. 4. button on the screen. 2. Press OK when finished. 6. Version 4/24/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using... option is turned off. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to select one of...
...the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. The TV will be shown on the side of the TV to adjust. 4. button on the screen. 2. Press OK when finished. 6. Version 4/24/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using... option is turned off. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to adjust the save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the or button on the side of the HDTV to select one of the items to select one of...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture... levels. If people's faces look washed out and if the contrast is to look washed out. 4.2.4 Contrast Press the button to set tint is too high you will not be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the...tint adjustment to adjust the level. If the brightness is often too much color Version 4/24/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com The Color adjusts the amount of the picture and if the brightness is correct.
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture... levels. If people's faces look washed out and if the contrast is to look washed out. 4.2.4 Contrast Press the button to set tint is too high you will not be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the...tint adjustment to adjust the level. If the brightness is often too much color Version 4/24/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com The Color adjusts the amount of the picture and if the brightness is correct.
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... if desired. Press the OK button when finished. Press the or button if you wish to highlight the Sharpness selection. The default is the 9300K setting. this is COOL; VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust. Version 4/24/2007 34 www...
... if desired. Press the OK button when finished. Press the or button if you wish to highlight the Sharpness selection. The default is the 9300K setting. this is COOL; VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to adjust. Version 4/24/2007 34 www...
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...picture. Flesh Tone Press the button to highlight Adaptive Luma. Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. activation ...the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. In some cases, activation of this feature will look too dark; Press the or button to turn this feature can be present in a more pleasing production of the picture. Version 4/24/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video ...
...picture. Flesh Tone Press the button to highlight Adaptive Luma. Press the or button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. activation ...the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. In some cases, activation of this feature will look too dark; Press the or button to turn this feature can be present in a more pleasing production of the picture. Version 4/24/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video ...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. ... highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to select the timer to select your area. 4.4.5 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. ... highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to select the timer to select your area. 4.4.5 Daylight Saving As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD...
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...you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. 4.5.6 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you to ...change the font size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the Closed Caption. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Press the button to reset the TV...
...you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. 4.5.6 Reset All Settings Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you to ...change the font size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the Closed Caption. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Press the button to reset the TV...
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...to display the PARENTAL page. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. The default password set in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. When the MENU button is... it on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. Press the button to use the ...
...to display the PARENTAL page. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. The default password set in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. When the MENU button is... it on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can then be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. Press the button to use the ...