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- Page 1 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Purchase Date _____________________ VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. dba V, Inc. HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
- Page 2 The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture. The Display is dropped or damaged in any way. The performance of the Display changes substantially. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Do not defeat the safety purpose of the www.VIZIO.com...
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Page 3: Television Antenna Connection Protection
Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. -
Page 4: Opening The Package
Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VW42L FHDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. -
Page 5: Attaching The Safety Strap
The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. For proper ventilation, you must allow space between the back of the TV and the wall. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’... -
Page 6: To Remove The Stand Base
Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VW42L FHDTV10A on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...12 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 1.5.4 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote...13 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment ... 14 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...14 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...15... - Page 8 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...65 5.4 Compliance ...66 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information ... 67 6.1 Specifications ...67 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions ...68 6.3 Index ...69 Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. -
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. -
Page 11: Left Side Connections
The S-Video, if connected, will take priority over the video of the RCA connector; keep in mind that the audio (white and red) connectors need to be connected to the source in order to listen to the program being watched. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 12: Vizio Remote Control
HDMI 720p, HDMI 1080i, etc. POWER ( ) – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. -
Page 13: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control
1.5.4 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 14: Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Connector Quality (type) Best... -
Page 15: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)
HDTV. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. -
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 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 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
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Page 18: Using Component Video
(green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. -
Page 19: Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box
HDTV. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. The most common channels; in which your TV must be at, are either channel3 or channel 4. -
Page 20: Connecting Your Dvd Player
DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. - Page 21 Note: information about the video output requirements of the product. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
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Page 22: Using Component Video
Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. -
Page 23: Using S-Video (Av)
Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. If AV1 is being used, apply Steps 1 through 4; and then select AV2 in Step 5 as long as the S-Video connector is not being used. -
Page 24: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera
AV2 input on the side of the TV. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. -
Page 25: Connecting An External Receiver/Amp
If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. This optical audio connection is active for all audio (RF, Component, Composite and HDMI) inputs. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Audio received 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 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) -
Page 27: Preset Pc Resolutions
2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). -
Page 28: Chapter 3 Setting Up To Watch Television
Set-Top Box from your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is been used; please press the LAST key on the remote control and skip to Step 5. If this is not your case, please continue at Step b. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com... - Page 29 Note: If you select Skip Scan, next time that you decide to complete this procedure; you will need to select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to get the option of scanning the channels again.
- Page 30 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3.
- Page 31 Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your TV set. If there is not picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on the TV set.
- Page 32 Press LAST key repeatedly to exit On-Screen Display menu. Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is been fed into it. Enjoy your TV watching!! Version 2/29/2008...
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Page 33: 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 34: Adjusting Basic Hdtv Settings
Wide and select Press either the button to select among the modes. Fore more information see Section 4.17.1 – Viewing Modes, on page 63. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Note: Channel up and www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 35: Program Information
Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature or wait for it to disappear automatically. 3.5 Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, an Information Banner is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. Program Information:... -
Page 36: 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 can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other settings. -
Page 37: Dtv / Tv Input Picture Adjustment
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. -
Page 38: Backlight
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 39: Contrast
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 40: Sharpness
Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. Use the button to adjust the color. Press the LAST button when finished. Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 41: Advanced Video
Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Use this feature to increase the picture www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 42: Flesh Tone
DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio). This feature can be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; with a more vivid or intense quality. ON implies that the dark would be accentuated and OFF would intensify the brightness. Press button to turn this On or Off. -
Page 43: Dtv / Tv Input Audio Adjustment
Use the button to adjust the level. The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. -
Page 44: Treble
Digital Audio Out selection. Press the button to make the proper selection. The options being OFF, Dolby Digital and PCM. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 45: Speakers
Home Theatre System. 4.3.8 Lip Sync Included with the advanced technology of your TV, a feature which will compensate the shortcomings of signal transmission called audio sync (Lip Sync). Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen. -
Page 46: Dtv / Tv Tuner Setup
When you first used your VW42L FHDTV10A 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 47: Skip Channel
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 be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Select the channel... -
Page 48: Dtv / Tv Input Setup
Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select the timer to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. -
Page 49: Input Naming
Inputs which are being used as well as these for which you have an idea what their name is going to be. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual numbers the bracket. Press either the the letter or number belongs to this place. -
Page 50: Closed Caption (Cc)
4.5.5 Closed Caption (CC) 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. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. -
Page 51: Digital Closed Caption
Reset All Setting selection. Press the button to reset the TV to the default factory settings. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. -
Page 52: Dtv / Tv Input Parental Control
Press the button to select it. Press the Menu button to block and/or unblock the selected channel. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly completely. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual movies The default exit www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 53: Us Tv Rating
VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 4.6.2 US TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the US TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. -
Page 54: Us Movie Rating
The TV has the local up to date values in memory for the US Parental Control ratings; this applies also to the Canadian English Rating table as well as to Canadian French Rating table as long as the TV is located at or near to an area where Parental rating has been updated. -
Page 55: Blocked Unrated Programming
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 51) does NOT reset the password. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual exit exit www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 56: Hdmi Input Picture Adjustment
4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. -
Page 57: Video Input Picture Adjustment
The Setup menu operates in the same way for 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 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual... -
Page 58: Video Input Parental Control
DTV / TV adjustments. 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust... -
Page 59: Brightness
Color Temperature selection. The default is 9300K setting. Press the button if you want to choose the 9300K, Custom or 6500 option. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly completely. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual exit www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 60: H-Size
Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly completely. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual button to highlight the color you wish to adjust. exit www.VIZIO.com button to adjust the color. -
Page 61: Fine Tune
4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The menu difference is that there are no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental Control adjustments. -
Page 62: Understanding Viewing Features
When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. The center of the image is not stretched. -
Page 63: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to peel. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide
Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video image. output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. -
Page 65: 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 2/29/2008... -
Page 66: Compliance
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. interference. -
Page 67: Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information
61.3 lbs Certifications CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio 2x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio 1x S-Video plus shared Stereo Audio www.VIZIO.com... -
Page 68: Glossary - Standard Definitions
Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate set- top box to receive over-the-air DTV signals. Interlace Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then filling the in the even lines (this happens instantaneously). -
Page 69: Index
Black Level Extender, 41 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 41 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 41 Flesh Tone, 42 White Peak Limiter, 41 Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 64 Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 15 Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 19 Component... - Page 70 Audio Adjustment, 43 Parental Control, 52 Picture Adjustment, 37 Special Features, 48 TV Audio Adjust Balance, 44 Version 2/29/2008 VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual Bass, 43 Simulated Surround Sound, 44 Speakers On/Off, 44 Treble, 44 Volume, 43 TV Picture Adjust...