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Question posted by geoduck111 on April 14th, 2013

Ethernet Not Recognized ...vizio Smart Tv

I see a choice in settings for hard wired connection, but I'm unable to select it. TV will not auto-discover ethernet

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User Manual - Page 3

... 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 or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is intended to be connected to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size...
User Manual - Page 5

... base or mounted on a flat surface to the TV. 3. Please contact VIZIO for the VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. To find the perfect...5 www.VIZIO.com Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX42L can either be defeated. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to shorten the service life of the TV is about...
User Manual - Page 6

...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 Program ...29 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...29 3.4 Program Information...30 3.5 Information on...
User Manual - Page 7

... ...56 Version 4/24/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com Position ...47 4.14.8 V. 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...
User Manual - Page 8

Volume ◄/► - AV1 In - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Channel ▲/▼ - Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com This is active, this connection. Menu - Repeated pressing of the TV indicates this button confirms the menu function to the sensor. Additionally, when the OSD is the ...
User Manual - Page 9

... for factory service only. 3. The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. 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 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. This custom communication port is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be...
User Manual - Page 11

... TV on and off. MENU - OK - INPUT - This button displays program information. Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L ...HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. Press this button for DTV. Number Button Pad - Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a password. When selecting...
User Manual - Page 12

... button selects an RGB ...to select TV. This button will select the...select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected...TV must be in DTV mode. For additional information regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - Version 4/24/2007 12 www.VIZIO....com The options for this button to increase or decrease the size of the picture will not be functional. TV...select... TV...
User Manual - Page 13

... may also result in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to... personal injury. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to transmit...
User Manual - Page 14

... Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - This is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. This is most commonly used video connection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User...
User Manual - Page 15

... your VCR. Refer to the HDTV. 4. Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information...
User Manual - Page 26

... button will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source. a. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your LCD HDTV for the HDTV by pressing the TV button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for detailed steps) 3. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector...
User Manual - Page 29

...on the side of the HDTV. TV Channels To step up and down through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component ...You should be able to white. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired ...
User Manual - Page 30

...LCD HDTV. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner is Cable Version 4/24/2007 30 www.VIZIO...will be displayed on the screen with the live program for that channel. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote ...
User Manual - Page 42

... the new Password panel will be displayed. Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to confirm you entered it a second time to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Version 4/24/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Enter...
User Manual - Page 45

...DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust ...LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 4.14.2 Backlight Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to highlight the Backlight selection...Brightness Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input ...
User Manual - Page 50

...select the time you want. Do not scrape it with diluted neutral cleaner to work . To set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically. Press the SLEEP button on the screen. 4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO... 5.1 Maintenance Important 1. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning the TV. 2. If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated, use a ...
User Manual - Page 51

...set to SAP, min or speakers off Press the Volume + (Up) key on . If HD content is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any cable you have attached to pinpoint the source of your audio connection Press MUTE on the back of the problem. If your digital flat panel TV... is securely connected. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or ...
User Manual - Page 52

... charges billed to scroll through various screen modes. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Problem cover the entire screen. The LCD HDTV is higher or lower from the last time you call. You see a picture but you cannot hear sound. level is an ideal platform for standard 4:3 Televisions. You can occur. You switch to a different...
User Manual - Page 54

...VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42... (from digital TV only), 1x ...Set-Top Box required), Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1366x768 via RGB, Sound Enhancement Speakers Built-in, 10W x 2 Panel Life 60,000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection...

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