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Question posted by masonphill on December 31st, 2012

My Vizio Tv's Volume Will Not Work For The First 8 Minutes After It Is Turned On

It works fine after the first 8 minutes but no volume for the first 8 minutes is annoying.  It has been doing this for about 3 months now.  42' Vizio TV that is about 5 years old

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User Manual - Page 6

... 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 Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...29 3.4 Program Information...30 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...30 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 31 4.1 Using...
User Manual - Page 8

...Connections 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Use these buttons to increase or decrease to step up and down the TV channels. ... function as a VCR or video game. Volume ◄/► - Repeated pressing of this buttons steps through which all of the TV indicates this window for composite video devices, ...
User Manual - Page 11

... selecting a digital channel directly use this button is only functional for DTV. This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Use this . Note: this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. OK - 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED -
User Manual - Page 12

...Panoramic. . and +) - RGB - AUDIO - Note: The TV must be visible because they extend beyond the edges of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in PIP mode. ...in PIP mode for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. PIP CH (- Press this button with switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. MODE - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - The options for HD (...
User Manual - Page 15

... side of the HDTV. 3. Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com 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 button on the rear of your VCR to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR...
User Manual - Page 18

...color) connector on the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to...VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn...
User Manual - Page 19

... power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. 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...
User Manual - Page 21

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1...HDTV. 6. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD ...
User Manual - Page 25

...56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the product. ...the other end to set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the...PC, set the TV timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2.
User Manual - Page 26

...guide through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2. 5. Turning Power On Once all the ...LCD HDTV Start Up 1. a. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for detailed steps) 3. Using DTV and TV ...will show 'snow' and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. If it is not the first time the HDTV ...
User Manual - Page 29

...Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold...LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. If you are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV..., control will not work if you are 3...
User Manual - Page 31

... Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. Once the menu option is turned off. Press OK when finished. 6. Version 4/24/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display...and other menu options. button on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On...
User Manual - Page 36

...available levels. Press the button to adjust the left or right of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the or button to adjust for ...volume and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to highlight the Bass selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume...
User Manual - Page 37

... button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the selection. Press the button to turn -off the internal speakers when listening to turn the internal speakers On or Off. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to display the TV page. If you did not do this channel to be able to select for...
User Manual - Page 38

...Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. 4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual...Digital CC selection. Press the 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 pressed, ...
User Manual - Page 42

...the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password. Version 4/24/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.4 Blocked ... Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on or turn -on the remote. Press the button to turn -off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating. ...
User Manual - Page 50

... button on the screen. 4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to clean the TV. Use the VIZIO soft cloth (included) for more times to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically. Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Important 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer...
User Manual - Page 51

...the power outlet to the AC socket. If your TV is the cause of the problem. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display...etc. No sound. Check your digital flat panel TV has video that the input source cable is secured to pinpoint the source of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you had. ...
User Manual - Page 52

...: (949) 668-9099 Web: www.VIZIO.com Version 4/24/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com Tips for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will change. Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using TV, AV-C, AV-S or Component with 480i input, use this content so the entire screen is not turned down. Our trained support personnel can...
User Manual - Page 56

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 6.3 Index A 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, 27, 49 Advanced Video Features Adaptive Luma, 33 Black Level Extender, 33 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 33 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 33 Flesh Tone, 33 ...

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