Vizio VS42LF User Manual

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Version 2/11/2008
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VS42LF High
Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you
for your support. For maximum benefit of your set,
please read these instructions before making any
adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
We hope you will experience many years of
enjoyment from your new VIZIO VS42LF High
Definition Television.
For assistance, please call 877-MYVIZIO (877-
698-4946)
or
techsupport@vizio.com
To purchase or inquire about accessories and
installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV,
please visit our website at
call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
We recommend you register your VIZIO VS42LF
HDTV10A either at our website
or fill in your registration card and mail it in. For
peace of mind and to protect your investment
beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-
site extended warranty service plans.
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additional
standard warranty period. Visit our website or call
us to purchase a plan.
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  • Page 1 Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VS42LF High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO VS42LF High Definition Television.
  • Page 2 Do not turn on the VS42LF LCD HDTV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. Do not place the VS42LF LCD HDTV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the VS42LF LCD HDTV falls, it can injure a person and •...
  • Page 3 Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Antenna Antenna Grounding Antenna Grounding...
  • Page 4 VS42LF HDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VS42LF HDTV10A weighs over 50lb and is over 40” wide; we advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV.
  • Page 5 Preparation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is about 250W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be defeated.
  • Page 6 Preparing Your Preparing Your The VIZIO VS42LF can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VS42LF on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...11 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ...13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...13 Chapter 2 Connecting Eq Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Chapter 2 Connecting Eq Chapter 2 Connecting Eq 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...14...
  • Page 8 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information ... Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications ...58 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions ...59 6.3 Index ...60 Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com ... 54 ...58...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections

    Power ( ) – Switch the VS42LF on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to the VS42LF off. Menu – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Connections

    HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
  • Page 11: Vizio Remote Control

    NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Your Remote Control may Your Remote Control may Your Remote Control may Your Remote Control may look like this..look like this look like this look like this www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual...
  • Page 12 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual WIDE – This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal, Wide, Zoom and Panoramic. . The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) are Zoom and Wide and RGB PC are Normal and Wide.
  • Page 13: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control

    Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it. Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Precautions Precautions Precautions www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Connecting Eq Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Uipment Uipment

    Which Video Connection Should I Use? ? ? ? Which Video Connection Should I Use Which Video Connection Should I Use The VIZIO VS42LF has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection...
  • Page 15: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the “Antenna In” connector on the rear of your VCR. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual for detailed information. www.VIZIO.com www.VIZIO.com / TV...
  • Page 16: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box

    HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters. www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
  • Page 17 HDMI area. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 18: Using Component Video

    Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Top Box (Better) Top Box (Better): : : : Top Box (Better) www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 19: Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box

    Remote Control. Note: Refer to your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the product. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Top Box Top Box Top Box...
  • Page 20: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    Connecting Your DVD Player Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VS42LF; HDMI, Component, AV (S- Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you.
  • Page 21 Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output of the DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors by the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual...
  • Page 22: Using Component Video

    Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by the purple area. Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 23: Using S-Video (Av2)

    You may use the AV2 input on the side if you wish, as long as you are not already using it for the S-Video input. Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 24: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera

    Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press the on the remote control to select the Audio Adjust menu. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual or Video Camera or Video Camera or Video Camera audio output...
  • Page 25 AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. This is active when receiving digital audio with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual received with HD Programs received with HD Programs received with HD Programs www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 26: Connecting A Pc Computer

    A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV.
  • Page 27: Preset Pc Resolutions

    (1920x1080) (1920x1080) (1920x1080) through through through through Horizontal Values (Pixels) 1920 2048 66.65 kHz 136.5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 25.175 31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 65.000 75.000 78.750 85.500 136.500 (15- - - - Pin...
  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Setting Up To Watch Television Chapter 3 Setting Up To Watch Television

    The screen will show ‘snow’ and the first Initial Setup OSD panel. Press the OK button on the remote control. Version 2/11/2008 TV Start Up TV St TV St art Up art Up art Up www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual...
  • Page 29 If you do not want to scan for channels at this time, press the button on the remote to highlight Skip Scan and then press the OK button. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 30 When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to informed that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Press the OK button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual to get www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 31: Watching A Tv Program

    Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white.
  • Page 32: Program Information

    LCD HDTV. Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Program Closed Caption Rating is available Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Audio is Stereo TV Channel Number NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV) www.VIZIO.com Station Name: provided by Broadcaster...
  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment Of Hdtv Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment Of Hdtv

    Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual TV Tuner Setup button on the remote control or the www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 34: Dtv / Tv Input Picture Adjustment

    The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture. Version 2/11/2008 Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment PICTURE button to highlight button to adjust the level. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual...
  • Page 35: Brightness

    In most cases, the default middle position is correct. If people’s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of this is often too much color Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual button to adjust the level. button to adjust the level.
  • Page 36: Sharpness

    Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. Use the button to adjust the color. Press the OK button when finished. Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual button to adjust the level. button www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 37: Advanced Video

    On or Off. Having this feature in the ON mode will disable the Backlight adjustment. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Use this feature to increase the picture button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting.
  • Page 38: Dtv / Tv Input Audio Adjustment

    Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the balance adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position. Use the Version 2/11/2008 PICTURE button to display button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation. button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. button to adjust the left/right balance. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual...
  • Page 39: Surround

    Setup Setup Setup When you first used your VS42LF you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu.
  • Page 40: Digital Audio Out

    When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual button to select On or Off. Setup Setup...
  • Page 41: Digital Closed Caption

    Press the button to select Custom. The Custom page allows you to change the font size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the Closed Caption. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Clos losed www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 42: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 2/11/2008 in- - - - Picture) Picture) Picture) Picture) button to activate the PIP feature, which will bring up button www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual button to make the desired...
  • Page 43: Dtv / Tv Input Parental Control

    The Reset All Settings feature (see page 42) does NOT reset the password. Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to turn it on or off. Version 2/11/2008 Parental Control Parental Control Parental Control PICTURE button to display The default www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual...
  • Page 44: Tv Rating

    NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age X – No one under 17 years of age Press the button to navigate through the Movie rating options. Press the (locked) or allow (unlocked). Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com button to block...
  • Page 45: Check For New Dtv Rating

    Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of programming that does not have a rating. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 46: Change The Password

    Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 42) does NOT reset the password. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 47: Hdmi Input Picture Adjustment

    The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 48: Video Input Picture Adjustment

    Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual The menu The menu www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 49: Video Input Parental Control

    Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual The menu button to adjust the level. button to adjust the level.
  • Page 50: Contrast

    H-Size selection. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the the horizontal size. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual button to adjust the level. button www.VIZIO.com button to adjust...
  • Page 51: Position

    PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments and no Closed Caption. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual button to adjust the tuning. www.VIZIO.com button to...
  • Page 52: Understanding Viewing Modes

    Note: Viewing modes are saved based on input. widescreen mode and then watched TV in standard mode. When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will return to widescreen. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Modes Modes Modes For example, you last watched a DVD in www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 53: Picture-In-Picture(Pip) Mode

    PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. If you press SWAP again, it will return the program to the main picture. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual (PIP) Mode (PIP) (PIP)
  • Page 54: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Guide

    If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (877- techsupport@vizio.com...
  • Page 56: Telephone & Technical Support

    Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence. For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of purchase available before you call. Version 2/11/2008 E-mail: techsupport@vizio.com...
  • Page 57: Compliance

    The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. interference. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such...
  • Page 58: Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information

    48.5 lbs with stand; 46.4 lbs without stand Gross Weight 60.7 lbs Certifications CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B, BETS-7 *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual YPbPr, Computer 640x480, www.VIZIO.com 800x600, 1024x768, 1360x768,...
  • Page 59: Glossary - Standard Definitions

    (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor. The file may be downloaded online at www.dtv.gov. While you’re there, check out the other useful information in the FCC is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition. Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 60: Index

    Black Level Extender, 37 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 37 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 37 Flesh Tone, 37 White Peak Limiter, 37 Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 54 Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 15 Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 19 Component...
  • Page 61 Connecting your Video Camera, 24 Technical Specifications, 58 Troubleshooting Guide, 55 Audio Adjustment, 38 Parental Control, 43 Picture Adjustment, 34 Version 2/11/2008 VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual Special Features, 40 TV Audio Adjust Balance, 38 Bass, 38 Simulated Surround Sound, 39 Speakers On/Off, 39...

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