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... appliance to the appliance. Do not use abrasive cleaners. • Always use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the VX42L LCD HDTV. Do not turn on the VX42L LCD HDTV cabinet. Do not place any other than the specified one may result in this case may cause fire or electric shock. ..., heater, oven, amplifier etc. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you are not blocked or covered. Version 4/24/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Overloading can result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from moisture. If any of electric shock, and other moisture. Never spill...
... appliance to the appliance. Do not use abrasive cleaners. • Always use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the VX42L LCD HDTV. Do not turn on the VX42L LCD HDTV cabinet. Do not place any other than the specified one may result in this case may cause fire or electric shock. ..., heater, oven, amplifier etc. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you are not blocked or covered. Version 4/24/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Overloading can result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from moisture. If any of electric shock, and other moisture. Never spill...
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... navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button is only functional for DTV. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - These buttons turn the TV on and off. Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. MUTE - Use this...
... navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button is only functional for DTV. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - These buttons turn the TV on and off. Use these buttons to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. MUTE - Use this...
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... correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Select TV using the INPUT...
... correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Select TV using the INPUT...
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...transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Version 4/24/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top ...HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power ...
...transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Version 4/24/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top ...HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power ...
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... the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the... button on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to your cable or satellite operator. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the...
... the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the... button on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to your cable or satellite operator. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the...
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...of the HDTV. 6. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input...connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the...
...of the HDTV. 6. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input...connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the...
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...AV2 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your... HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box 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. Turn off the power to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the...
...AV2 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your... HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box 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. Turn off the power to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the...
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...-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options... DVD players that 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. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the ...
...-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options... DVD players that 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. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: Version 4/24/2007 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the ...
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...with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com 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...to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (...
...with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com 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...to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (...
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... in the AV1 group on your DVD player user manual for the S-Video input. Refer to your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side if you wish, as long as you are not... pressing the AV button on the power to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to...
... in the AV1 group on your DVD player user manual for the S-Video input. Refer to your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the side if you wish, as long as you are not... pressing the AV button on the power to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV2 group (yellow color area). 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to...
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... the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio...pressing the AV button on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. Note: Refer to your Receiver/Amp system. Press the on the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the on the power to the...
... the other end to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio...pressing the AV button on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. Note: Refer to your Receiver/Amp system. Press the on the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the on the power to the...
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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output ...at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on how to set your pc computer to a PC through RGB PC, set this timing mode). Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V....side of the product. Please see the table below for additional information on how to set the TV timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the Remote Control...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output ...at an electronics store. 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on how to set your pc computer to a PC through RGB PC, set this timing mode). Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V....side of the product. Please see the table below for additional information on how to set the TV timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the Remote Control...
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... Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. a. Press the OK button on the remote control. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the back of... control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on the remote control. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected...
... Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. a. Press the OK button on the remote control. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the back of... control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on the remote control. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected...
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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 items to adjust. 4. button on the side of the TV to begin adjustment of the other settings. button on the screen. 2. Press ... on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Once the menu option is turned off. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to select one of the TV can control all the function settings. The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust,...
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 items to adjust. 4. button on the side of the TV to begin adjustment of the other settings. button on the screen. 2. Press ... on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Once the menu option is turned off. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save changes made to select one of the TV can control all the function settings. The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust,...
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...In some cases, activation of image motion content that may be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Press the or button to turn this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. Use this feature...or button to choose from one color to another. Adaptive Luma Press the button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from the antenna or cable. A new...
...In some cases, activation of image motion content that may be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Press the or button to turn this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by a lower sync level for Advanced Video selection and press the OK button. Use this feature...or button to choose from one color to another. Adaptive Luma Press the button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from the antenna or cable. A new...
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...Surround selection. You will have attached to select for TV channels available. Version 4/24/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to highlight the ...Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. The TV will be able to be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page....
...Surround selection. You will have attached to select for TV channels available. Version 4/24/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to highlight the ...Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. The TV will be able to be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page....
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...button to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. The default is displayed. Press the button to select On or Off. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually...highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. Press the button to highlight the Language selection. 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 ...
...button to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. The default is displayed. Press the button to select On or Off. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually...highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection. Press the button to highlight the Language selection. 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 ...
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...All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. 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. The default password set in a secure..., the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by...
...All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. 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. The default password set in a secure..., the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by...
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Enter it correctly. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Press the button to turn-on the remote. Note: Make sure you entered it a second time to confirm you write down and store the new password ...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in a secure place. Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on or turn-off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating. 4.6.5 Change the Password Press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Version 4/24/2007 42 www.VIZIO...
Enter it correctly. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Press the button to turn-on the remote. Note: Make sure you entered it a second time to confirm you write down and store the new password ...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in a secure place. Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on or turn-off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating. 4.6.5 Change the Password Press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Version 4/24/2007 42 www.VIZIO...
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..., medium or large. See below for the Sub-Screen it will turn on , you can display two pictures at the same time. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at one time.... MAIN SUB DTV / TV DTV / TV AV Component RGB 9 9 HDMI 9 AV 9 9 9 Component RGB HDMI 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 "9" -...
..., medium or large. See below for the Sub-Screen it will turn on , you can display two pictures at the same time. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at one time.... MAIN SUB DTV / TV DTV / TV AV Component RGB 9 9 HDMI 9 AV 9 9 9 Component RGB HDMI 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 "9" -...
