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Question posted by heidijwo on June 22nd, 2013

Vizio Smart Tv Keeps Turing Off!

My tv keeps turning off every 10-15 mins. I have checked timers and cannot find any timer set and or activated.  I can turn it right back on.

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User Manual - Page 2

...Keep the product away from damage due to power surges. • Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Do not try to repair the product yourself. • Avoid using different voltage from overheating, be used for ventilation. Version 4/24/2007 2 www.VIZIO...with heavy dust or high humidity. Do not turn on the VX42L LCD HDTV immediately after this case may form on ...
User Manual - Page 3

... light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to earth in ...of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna ...
User Manual - Page 5

... VIZIO VX42L, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Carefully remove the stand base. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VX42L can either be defeated. Please contact VIZIO for additional information. Place the VX42L face down on a soft and flat...
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 the...
User Manual - Page 7

... ...55 6.3 Index ...56 Version 4/24/2007 7 www.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 Input Parental Control...40 4.6.1 Channel Block ...40...
User Manual - Page 8

... have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Volume ◄/► - The S-Video, if connected, will return to the VX42L off . VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power 'VIZIO' light - Additionally, when the OSD is the window through which all...
User Manual - Page 9

... a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this SPDIF Optical connector for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all.... 1.4 Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 3 7 11 1. DTV - From left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection...
User Manual - Page 11

... viewed channel. These buttons turn the TV on and off. GUIDE - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com When selecting a digital... INFO - Use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Remote LED - Blinks when the remote operates. MENU - These buttons...
User Manual - Page 13

... 30 feet (10 meters) from ...Keep the batteries away form children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check...TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. VIZIO VX42L...
User Manual - Page 15

...-wall, not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from the Cable Box) to the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to www.antennaweb.org for...
User Manual - Page 26

... Select the Input Source for the available TV channels. Note: If you do not see page 5. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the components are ... 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 detailed steps) 3. Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO...
User Manual - Page 29

...Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. button on the HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV... you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. buttons on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel ...
User Manual - Page 30

...Closed Caption is available NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) Source is displayed for that channel. Each ... exit this feature. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the screen with... program content in a small window in the lower left corner. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the...
User Manual - Page 31

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. Press the MENU button on the side of the HDTV to...
User Manual - Page 42

... the button and the new Password panel will be displayed. Enter the new, 4-digit password 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 turn-on the remote. Version 4/24/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight...
User Manual - Page 45

...to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Version 4/24/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically. 4.14.2 Backlight...adjustment page. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section...
User Manual - Page 50

...VIZIO.com To set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of you want. To turn...alcohol) to clean the TV. Do not use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to ...VIZIO soft cotton cloth (included) to avoid cracking. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set the Sleep Timer...
User Manual - Page 51

... if this is secured to the AC socket. Check your TV. Power is supplying the proper voltage. Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are inserted correctly work . Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is attached securely and correctly...
User Manual - Page 52

... repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the expense of VIZIO's commitment to match your LCD HDTV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the the screen. For more information on When your TV's display capabilities. VIZIO 39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618 Tel: (949) 668.0588 Fax: (949) 668-9099 Web...
User Manual - Page 54

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42...Audio (from digital TV only), 1x Analog...Set-Top Box required), Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1366x768 via RGB, Sound Enhancement Speakers Built-in, 10W x 2 Panel...-Operating Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft Dimensions 40.5" W...

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