Vizio GV42LF Quick Start Manual

Before You Begin
• Verify all of the contents of your accessory package
• Review safety guidelines in Owner's Manual
• Place HDTV so the rear connectors are accessible
• Install AA batteries into the VIZIO Remote Control
• Write down your GV42L FHDTV Serial Number (located on the back)
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Contents:
2 Power Cords
VIZIO GV42L FHDTV User Manual, Warranty &
Repair Info, VIP Brochure and Registration Card.
Remote Control AV Cable
Includes 2 AA Batteries
The Best Connection
For the best quality picture,
we recommend using HDMI,
BEST
DTV, RGB or Component HDMI 2
inputs when possible. These
are the only inputs capable
HDMI 3
of high definition (HD).
Using these inputs does not
guarantee high definition DTV +
unless a high definition
source is connected.
However, not all equipment
is capable of these
connections. TV, AV and
S-Video are not capable of RGB PC
HD signals.
BETTER
+
Both DTV and TV share the
COMPONENT 1
same port. The television will
COMPONENT 2
automatically register which
input type is connected.
AV 1
AV 2
GOOD
TV +
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GV42L FHDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE
10A
Four Easy Steps
Simply follow our color-coded Step Charts and you're done.
1) Choose items to connect to your GV42L FHDTV
• Determine which type of Signal Source and any Additional Equipment you wish
to connect to your GV42L FHDTV.
• The colored dots under each Signal Source and Additional Equipment indicate
which type of connections you may use to connect to your GV42L FHDTV.
Signal Sources Additional Equipment
3 WAYS TO GET HDTV
1) Off-Air antenna (using the DTV antenna input).
To see if you are able to receive HD signals
off-air and for help choosing the right antenna,
visit www.antennaweb.org.
2) Cable - Subscribe to HD programming through
your local cable company (HD cable box required).
3) Satellite - Subscribe to HD programming
through Direct TV or Dish Network (HD satellite
receiver required).
2) Choose equipment 3) Select cables and make connections
connection methods
• Once you have determined the connection methods from Step Two,
follow the row to Step Three to determine what kind of cables you
• Using the colored dots from Step One,
need and what the connections look like on your equipment.
follow the row across to Step Two to match
up the colored dots to the same colored • Following the color-coded system, use the appropriate cables and
connection method.
connect your Signal Source and Additional Equipment to the color-coded
inputs on your GV42L FHDTV (Refer to Connection Map at bottom of page.)
• Chose ONLY one method for each piece
of equipment. • Once connected, turn on your GV42L FHDTV and all your equipment.
Connection Methods My Equipment Has
HDMI
HDMI 1
TYPE: Digital High Definition
QUALITY: Best Digital
HDMI DVI
HDMI 2
or
TYPE: Digital High Definition
QUALITY: Best Digital
DTV / TV
TYPE: Cable/Antenna
QUALITY: Best Digital/Good Analog
RGB
TYPE: RGB Analog
QUALITY: Best Analog
COMPONENT 1
TYPE: Component Analog
QUALITY: Better Analog
COMPONENT 2
TYPE: Component Analog
QUALITY: Better Analog
AV1 / S-VIDEO
TYPE: Analog
QUALITY: Good Analog
AV2
TYPE: Analog
QUALITY: Good Analog
OPTICAL
TYPE: Digital Audio Out
QUALITY: Best Digital
AUDIO OUT
TYPE: Analog Audio Out
QUALITY: Good Analog
BACK OF TV
For more information, see your Owner's Manual, Chapter 2, CONNECTING EQUIPMENT
4) Use your GV42L FHDTV
Fill in the Connection Reference Chart below, noting how
you will connect your equipment/signal source to your GV42LF.
• If you are using the DTV/TV input, turn over this guide
and follow the programming instructions and then return
to this last step.
• If you are not using the DTV/TV input continue to next step.
• Press the INPUT button on your remote. The INPUT menu
will appear. (See image below.)
• Continue pressing the INPUT button until you reach the
corresponding connection.
(To program TV Channels, see back.)
My GV42L FHDTV Has Cable Needed
HDMI*
HDMI 1
HDMI* HDMI* to DVI*
HDMI 2
& RCA Audio
or
+
Coaxial (RF) Cable*
DTV / TV
VGA Cable*
Optional Optional
RGB PC
& stereo
Audio Audio
mini-jack
Component & Stereo RCA Cable*
COMPONENT 1
Component & Stereo RCA Cable*
COMPONENT 2
S-Video Cable & Stereo RCA Cable
AV1
A/V RCA Cable
AV2
Optical Audio Cable**
OPTICAL
Stereo RCA Cable
AUDIO OUT
Connection Reference
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