Vizio VX42L Support Question
Vizio VX42L Support Question
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Question posted by buggs320 on November 3rd, 2012
External Hard Drive
if I hook up my external hard drive via the rca cables on the TV can I watch what is on the harddrive
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User Manual - Page 3
...cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable...VIZIO.com
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Television Antenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to ...
User Manual - Page 5
.... Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Please contact VIZIO for Wall Mounting
The VIZIO VX42L can either be installed on the wall for viewing.
Preparing Your LCD HDTV for more information on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to shorten the service life of the cables and cords from...
User Manual - Page 6
...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... an external Receiver/Amp ...23 2.8 Connecting a PC 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 ...
User Manual - Page 7
... 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 4.7 HDMI Input ... PIP Settings ...49 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...50 4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...50 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 5.1 Maintenance...50 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide...
User Manual - Page 8
... buttons to connect the external audio from the same ...you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will take priority over AV1 RCA connector. AV1 In - Volume ◄/► - The orange color band ...sequence: TV, AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
1.1 Front Panel
Power ...
User Manual - Page 9
...Panel Connections
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
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1. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for
component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. HDMI 2 - COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the LCD... the rear of the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical ...
User Manual - Page 14
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Connector
Rear Panel Color Codes... receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. This ...TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable.
DTV Coaxial RF. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO VX42L...
User Manual - Page 23
...LCD HDTV and
Receiver/Amp.
2. Turn on the
Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio
connectors at the rear of the product.
2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp
1. Using an audio cable (white and red
connectors), connect the cable...using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
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User Manual - Page 24
Note: a) b)
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect ... the Plasma HDTV.
Version 4/24/2007
24 www.VIZIO.com Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. This is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to select the corresponding audio input.
The audio output is ...
User Manual - Page 26
... HDMI2.
5. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 5.
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up
1. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable At first power on , you will cycle you through some setup screens. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages...
User Manual - Page 29
... or on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
3.2 Watching a TV Program
Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes.
b. Note: You should be able to change...
User Manual - Page 30
... Definition TV)
Source is displayed for that channel. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
3.4 Program Information
Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will ...TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen with the program schedule for the channel and the window will be displayed on the remote, an Information Banner is Cable...
User Manual - Page 41
.... VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
4.6.2 TV Rating
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to block
In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following TV ratings: Y - Parental guidance suggested 14 - In the Block TV Rating panel you can...
User Manual - Page 42
... entered it correctly. Version 4/24/2007
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Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Enter it a second... time to highlight the Access Code Edit selection.
The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the
button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. VIZIO VX42L...
User Manual - Page 45
...menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically.
4.14.2 Backlight
Press the ...brightness of the picture.
4.14.3 Brightness
Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
4.13 Video Input Parental Control
The Parental Control menu operates in the same ...
User Manual - Page 50
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4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer lets you set the Sleep Timer using the remote control, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears on the remote control. Press the SLEEP button on the screen.
4.18 Using a Cable... cable or satellite remote. Make sure that does not work your LCD HDTV. Do not use a cable or satellite remote to clean the TV....
User Manual - Page 51
...source is securely connected to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that the outlet is black. fluorescent... proper voltage.
If you are missing, check the video cable to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by...VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide
If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with your TV...
User Manual - Page 52
...LCD HDTV may result in broadcast practices, it . For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Problem cover the entire screen.
The TV... Content Users. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions. Make sure that your VIZIO model ...input source cables are set correctly. You switch to a different input The TV remembers the...
User Manual - Page 54
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information
6.1 Specifications
Specifications
Panel
42" Diagonal, 16:9 .../NTSC), 2x HDMI™ with HDCP (plus 1x Stereo Audio RCA for DVI source), 2x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, 1x RGB... Video (AV1 & AV2)
Outputs
1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio (from digital TV only), 1x Analog Audio
Features
PIP, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip, 3D...
User Manual - Page 56
VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual
6.3 Index
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Accessories, 4 Adjustments
Closed Caption, 11 Selecting the Screen Size, 27, 46, 53 Selecting the Screen Size, 11 Stepping through TV Channels, 27 Volume, 8,...AV) Connecting your Basic Set-Top Box, 18 Connecting your DVD Player, 21 Controls Front Panel, 8 Side Panel, 8
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DTV Audio Adjustment, 34 Parental Control, 38 Picture Adjustment, 30 Special Features...
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