Table Of Contents - Vizio VW42LF User Manual

High definition lcd television

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections .................................................................. 9

1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9

1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...................................................................................................................................9

1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................10

1.4 Left Side Connections .......................................................................................................................................11

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

2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV .....................................................................................15

2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .........................................................................................15

2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ................................................................................................................16

2.3.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................16

2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................18

2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box .................................................................................................................19

2.4.1 Using Composite Video .............................................................................................................................19

2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) ........................................................................................................................................19

2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player ............................................................................................................................20

2.5.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................20

2.5.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................22

2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV)....................................................................................................................................23

2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video .....................................................................................................................23

2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ..........................................................................................................24

2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ..............................................................................................................25

2.7.1 Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs .................................................................................25

2.8 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................26

2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................27

2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input........................................................................27

Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television...................................................................28

3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................28

3.2 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................33

3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings .........................................................................................................................34

3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................35

3.5 Information on HDTV Status .............................................................................................................................35

Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV................................................................... 36

4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................36

4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................37

4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................37

4.2.2 Backlight ....................................................................................................................................................38

4.2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................38

4.2.4 Contrast .....................................................................................................................................................39

4.2.5 Color ..........................................................................................................................................................39

4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................39

4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................40

4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................40

4.2.9 Advanced Video ........................................................................................................................................41

4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................43

4.3.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................43

4.3.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................43

4.3.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................44

4.3.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................44

4.3.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................44

4.3.6 Digital Audio Out........................................................................................................................................44

4.3.7 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................45

Version 2/29/2008

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