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Question posted by bchilder on March 31st, 2013

Vizio Model Vw42lfhdtv10a Blue Screen

We have a blue screen that says "no signal".   Our direct tv box is good and our dvd/vcr player is good but the picture will not come through.  No matter what input we put it on it doesn't work.  I have unplugged the TV but I wonder if there is reset button. 

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 35

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VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 58

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