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Question posted by PamArnold on February 24th, 2013

Looking For The 8 Digit Code For My Vizio Tv To Use As A Media Extender...

I am wanting to use my tv as a media extender for Windows Media Player.  I don't know where to find the 8 digit code to use to set it up.  Any idea?

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User Manual - Page 6

... DVD Player ...20 2.5.1 Using HDMI ...20 2.5.2 Using Component Video...21 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1)...22 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video ...22 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...23 2.7 Connecting 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...
User Manual - Page 7

... Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...49 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...50 4.18 Using a Cable or ...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...
User Manual - Page 9

... a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to the L+R AUDIO here. . The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Connect the primary source for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be connected directly to here. RGB PC - DTV - 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User...
User Manual - Page 11

...-channels. LAST - MUTE - These buttons turn the TV on and off. This button displays the image and system information display. Blinks when the remote operates. GUIDE - Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com EXIT - Use this button to the Standby mode. NOTE: Your Remote Control may look like this button is only functional for...
User Manual - Page 14

... DVD players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Component - This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. The VIZIO VX42L...
User Manual - Page 15

... off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your VCR. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to...
User Manual - Page 18

... viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - 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 to the corresponding...
User Manual - Page 19

... the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power 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 HDTV and...
User Manual - Page 21

...DVD player user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) ...coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player and connect the other end to you do not want to use...
User Manual - Page 26

.... 2. Press the OK button on , the HDTV will have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the available...
User Manual - Page 35

...setting. DNR Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Large areas of the picture. Press the or button to turn this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing... Reduction). VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from one color to another. Use this feature...
User Manual - Page 37

...used your TV for analog and digital channels. 4.4.3 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will still be skipped when using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you did not do not want... the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then press the button to see. button. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround ...
User Manual - Page 39

... 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. Note: This does ...Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to reset the TV to the default factory settings. Version 4/24/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital...
User Manual - Page 42

... 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 Access Code Edit selection. Press the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Note: Make sure you entered it correctly. Version 4/24/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L...
User Manual - Page 50

... more information on your cable or satellite remote uses a 3-digit code (Echostar or Dish Network for example), use code 627. To turn off the sleep time using the remote control: 1. Typically power, volume and mute will work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178...
User Manual - Page 51

... the video cable to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is connected to your computer in accordance with your TV audio may be set to see interference and deficiencies you did not know you have attached to the TV is securely connected to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-949-668...
User Manual - Page 52

... and quality service are set correctly. Sunday Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of your LCD HDTV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the the screen. Your LCD HDTV is possible some pixels of purchase available before you cannot hear sound. signal is an ideal platform for standard 4:3 Televisions. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Problem...
User Manual - Page 53

... relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use the AC cords listed below for each area. These limits are designed to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: 1. Consult the dealer or...
User Manual - Page 55

... to transmit and display pictures and sound. Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television transmission that has the digital tuner built into the cable jack and does not require a separate set -top box): A device capable of today's analog TV system. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 6.2 Glossary - For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be stand-alone or integrated in...
User Manual - Page 56

... White Peak Limiter, 33 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 48 Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 14 Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 18 Component Connecting your DVD Player, 20 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 17 Composite (AV) Connecting your Basic Set-Top Box, 18 Connecting your DVD Player, 21 Controls Front Panel, 8 Side Panel, 8 D DTV Audio Adjustment, 34 Parental...

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