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VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VX42L. For assistance, please call 949-668-0588 or email us to protect your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A either at [email protected]. We recommend you register your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended... Laboratories. We hope you for your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your set, please...
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VX42L. For assistance, please call 949-668-0588 or email us to protect your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A either at [email protected]. We recommend you register your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended... Laboratories. We hope you for your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LCD Television purchase. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your set, please...
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... is exposed to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may expose you are unplugged before cleaning the VX42L LCD HDTV. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured... to rain or other moisture. If your dealer. • The VX42L LCD HDTV is sufficient for long period of power supplied...
... is exposed to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may expose you are unplugged before cleaning the VX42L LCD HDTV. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured... to rain or other moisture. If your dealer. • The VX42L LCD HDTV is sufficient for long period of power supplied...
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..., the screen of 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. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish...
..., the screen of 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. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish...
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... 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 included. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A and it from transportation damage. Now you have...
... 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 included. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A and it from transportation damage. Now you have...
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.... Carefully remove the stand base. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VX42L. 2. VIZIO offers professional installation services. The power consumption of the...
.... Carefully remove the stand base. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VX42L. 2. VIZIO offers professional installation services. The power consumption of the...
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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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... 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...
... 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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... to the previous menu level. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Channel ▲/▼ - Repeated pressing of the TV indicates this button will return to the beginning. Volume ◄/► - Connect the primary source for the best response to be adjusted... from the same source. Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com While the OSD is active, this button will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - The S-Video, if connected, will return ...
... to the previous menu level. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Channel ▲/▼ - Repeated pressing of the TV indicates this button will return to the beginning. Volume ◄/► - Connect the primary source for the best response to be adjusted... from the same source. Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com While the OSD is active, this button will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - The S-Video, if connected, will return ...
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... connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect the audio from the same source. Speakers cannot be available on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. The gray color...output of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. From left to the L+R AUDIO here. . Audio Out - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Version 4/24/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4...
... connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect the audio from the same source. Speakers cannot be available on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. The gray color...output of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for digital video such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. From left to the L+R AUDIO here. . Audio Out - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Version 4/24/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4...
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... displays the image and system information display. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com INPUT - When selecting a digital channel directly use this button is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...These buttons change the channels up or down . This button recalls the previously viewed channel. These buttons turn the TV on and off. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Number Button Pad - Use this button to select a channel or enter a password. Press this...
... displays the image and system information display. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com INPUT - When selecting a digital channel directly use this button is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...These buttons change the channels up or down . This button recalls the previously viewed channel. These buttons turn the TV on and off. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Number Button Pad - Use this button to select a channel or enter a password. Press this...
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...this button with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeated pressing of the picture will not be functional. PIP - Note: The TV must be in the zoom mode parts of this button with switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. The options for this button ...button to select the size of the following: small, medium or large. Version 4/24/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com MTS - RGB - AV - and +) - Repeated pressing of the screen. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - Press this button again the continue playing. HDMI - This button will select the MTS options...
...this button with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeated pressing of the picture will not be functional. PIP - Note: The TV must be in the zoom mode parts of this button with switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. The options for this button ...button to select the size of the following: small, medium or large. Version 4/24/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com MTS - RGB - AV - and +) - Repeated pressing of the screen. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - Press this button again the continue playing. HDMI - This button will select the MTS options...
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.... If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Do not attempt to transmit the commands. Wipe it . If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with a clean, damp cloth. Version 4/24...may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with local laws and regulations. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Avoid humidity.
.... If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Do not attempt to transmit the commands. Wipe it . If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with a clean, damp cloth. Version 4/24...may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with local laws and regulations. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Avoid humidity.
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.... This is most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for PC input. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best ...displays. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - Note: For more sharply. It is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. S-Video (AV1) - Separating the color in color. This enhancement over a single cable. This is the ...
.... This is most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most commonly used for PC input. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best ...displays. Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Composite (AV1/2) - Note: For more sharply. It is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. S-Video (AV1) - Separating the color in color. This enhancement over a single cable. This is the ...
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... on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your VCR. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to the HDTV. 2. Make sure the...
... on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your VCR. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to the HDTV. 2. Make sure the...
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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 (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 ... HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 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 Boxes that is 10...
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 (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 ... HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 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 Boxes that is 10...
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...the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your cable or satellite operator. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn off ... HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2....
...the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1. Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your cable or satellite operator. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn off ... HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2....
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...Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com 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 Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear...
...Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com 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 Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear...
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...and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the... the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off ...
...and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the... the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off ...
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...the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX42L for details. HDMI, Component, AV (SVideo or Composite) inputs. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the HDMI... the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. 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 audio connectors by ...
...the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VX42L for details. HDMI, Component, AV (SVideo or Composite) inputs. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the HDMI... the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. 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 audio connectors by ...
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... the Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component output 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. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the ...on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color 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 HDTV and DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear...
... the Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component output 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. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the ...on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color 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 HDTV and DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear...