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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should...
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual TeLevision Antenna Connection Protection External TeLevision Antenna Groundinq If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Opeoioq maokaqe Your VlZlO P42 HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that have been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the P42 HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The P42 HDTV weighs approximately 1001b (45kg) and about 43"...
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VIZtO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZtO P42 HDTV To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizioce.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZtOCE (888-849-4623)
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TV (see Figure B). Please make sure to read the instructions of your specific mount to properly hang the P42HDTV. Figure B find perfect mount VlZlO P42HDTV, browse VlZtO's certified mount selection www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VlZlOCE (888-849-4623). Version 6/14/2006 www.VlZlOCE.com...
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual Tabte Contents Oqapber & Basic Contro[.s Conr_ections ..............1.1 Front Panel ................................1.2 Side Panel Controls ............................. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ........................... 1.4 VlZIO Universal Remote Control ........................1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ....................1.4.2 Remote Control Range ..........................
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Interference Statement ...................... OqaP _:°_÷r S MIscellaneoos In_orrna_iom ................5.1 Specifications ..............................5.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ........................5.3 Index ................................. 5.4 Limited Product Warranty ..........................5.4.1 VIZIO EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY ....................5.5 Component Program Codes ..........................Version 6/14/2006 www.VlZlOCE.com...
VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Chapter Basic ControLs Connections ,z°s Front Pane[ Power LED - Lights green when powered on, yellow when powered off. Remote Control Sensor - This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual i03 Ream Panel Conneotions Porbion Le#t DTV - Connect to an antenna or digital cable for Digital TV.* OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - When the DTV input is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theatre system.
VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Riqht Portion SERVICE - This custom communication port is for factory service only. HDMI - Connect 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. For users who want to connect to a DVl enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the device to the L+R AUDIO here.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual ,1,4 VIZIO Universat Remote Control The VlZtO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote button functions are explained on the following pages. SET - This button starts all programming sequences.
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual WIDE/Record - Thisbuttoncyclesthrough the available screen formats. The optionsare Wide, Normal,Zoom,Panoramic. Noe: in GF_!PCmodc_ h c_opio_s a_c. _4:3 _nd 'IG:9 This buttonalsofunctions as VCR Record whenthe component is activated w iththeremote control. SLEEP/Pause - Thisbuttonallowsthe usertoselectthe sleep options byadjusting thetimerin 30minute increments u pto 120 minutes.Additionally, thisbuttonpauses the CD,DVDor VCR whenthecomponent isactivated withtheremote control.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual ZOOM(- and +) - Usethesebuttonsto increase or decrease thesizeofthe picture.Notethatin thezoommodepartsof the picturewill not be visiblebecausethey extend beyond edges of the screen. FREEZE - Press this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. Press this button again the continue playing. RGB - This button selects a connected RGB Analog component such as a PC.
VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual insertion Conbrot i°4ol Batteries in the Remote Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover.
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter Connectinq Equipment Connection Shou{d I Use? a°i Which Video The VIZIO P42HDTV has sixdifferent ways to connectyour videoequipment from a basicconnection to themost advanced for digital displays. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Connectinq Your Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your P42HDTV - HDMI, Component, Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. _,a°l Usinq HDMI...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Ptsvers wibh OVl: Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. Using a HDMI-DVl cable, connect the DVl end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVl output on your DVD player and connect the other end to...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual s.s_s Usinq Component Video Eonnectinq vour Prayer (Better): Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (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 Plasma TV.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 2.2_3 Usinq Soyideo (RV3] Connecbinq vour OVO Player (Good): Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual (RV} 2.2 4 Usinq Composibe t/idea {Good}: Connecbinq voor Player Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV.
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual a,3 Connectinq Your HDTV Set-Top 2o3oi Usinq HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV for optimal results. Connecbinq your SeboTop {Best}: Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMt Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Fore Se_Top with DU_: Boxes Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVl cable, connect the DVl end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVl output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Usinq Component 2°3,2 Video Connectinq vour Set°Top (Setter]: Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding (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 Plasma TV.
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual s,4 Connecbinq Your Video Camera Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera and connect...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Connectinq Eoaxiat {RF} There are several options for RF connection to the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are connecting digital or standard TV, and whether you are using an antenna or cable. 2osoiUsinq Your Anbenna Oiqiba[ Cable Turn off the power to the Plasma TV.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 2oSo2 Usioq Your Robeooa Cable Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the TV connector at the rear of the Plasma TV Turn on the power to the Plasma TV. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly...
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual Connectinq e×terna[ Receiver/Amp Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Eonnecbinq a PC Computer Turn off the power to the Plasma TV 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 (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma TV.
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VtZtOP42HDTV UserManual Chapter 3 Se ioq Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting', see page 6. Basic Plasma Start Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the Plasma TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual button twiceto highlight d. Press the_ TV/Cable. U sethe II button to select e itherTVor Cable.TVsetsthe tunerforanantenna andCablesets thetunerfora cable or satellite dish. e. Onceselected, pressthe _ button oncemoretohighlight Channel Search toscantheavailable channels. Usethe I button tostartthesearch. Noe:Thiswi akea ewminues o f.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Wabchinq a TY ProqraM Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Tuner Setup When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST Press the RIGHT arrow button _1 to highlight page. the TV selection. This will display the DTV TUNER SETUP menu. Time Zone - Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Cable/Air/Auto - Thedefaultselection is Auto. This meansthat the TV will scanfor antennaand cable channels and takesthe mosttime. If you havean antennaconnected choose Air, or if you havecable connected chooseCable,and the TV will take less timeinsearching f orchannels. Scan- Press the_ buttonto highlight S can. Press the OKbuttonto activate.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual TheMANUAL SCAN screennowappears a ndthiscan be usedin twoways. Thescreendefaults to Add-On Modeandpressing the OKbuttonat thisstagemakes the TV scanthe wholechannel r angeagain. Press EXITtonavigate awayfromthisscreen. Note: f he OK bulon is p_essed then auomaic sca'_ringwi sa_tagain. If the g or Ulbutton is pressed first, then the Range Mode is activated so that you can specify a smaller...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Thelistof channels a vailable andstoredin memory is shownon the screen. If the list is longerthan 9 channels, as yourepeatedly p ressthe_ buttonyou will be able to scrollthroughto see them all. The boxesto therightof the channel namesareemptyby default. Asyouscrolldownthe channels w iththe _ button, eachoneis highlighted in turn.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Closed Caption - Allows you to read the voice content o ftelevision programs. Pressthe _ buttononceto highlight t he Analog Closed Caption option. Usethe_ _ anda buttons toselect t heAnalogClosed Caption, u suallyCC1. PressEXITto navigateaway fromthisscreen when finished. Version 6/14/2006 www.VlZlOCE.com...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Pressthe _ buttononceto highlightthe Digital Closed Caption option. Usethe""gand_ buttons to select t he Digital C losed Caption, u suallySERVICE1.PressEXITto navigate awayfromthisscreen whenfinished. Pressthe _ buttononceto highlightthe Digital Closed Caption Styleoption.Press OK The defaultstyle,AS BROADCASTER, is shownas selected. This meansthat the style of the closed caption is asreceived fromtheTVchannel.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Usethe _ or _1 buttonto selectCustom. The Custompageallowsyouto changethefontsizeand color,the background c olor,andthe transparency o f theclosedcaption.PresEXITto navigate awayfrom thisscreen when finished. Version 6/14/2006 www.VlZlOCE.com...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3°4°z Parenta[ Controls When at the first DTV screen, press the I button twice. The PARENTAL CONTROL screen will be shown. Press the OK button to highlight the bar. Enter the four digit password. The factory default password is 0 0 00.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Once the correctpasswordhas been entered,the option for blockingchannelsbecomes available. Press OK. Thelistof channels a vailable andstoredin memory is shownon the screen. If the list is longerthan 9 channels, as yourepeatedly p ressthe_ buttonyou will be able to scrollthroughto see them all. The boxesto therightof the channel namesareemptyby default.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3°4°20TV Ehannet Inffarmatian When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. This information consists of the channel number and name, the format in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3°4°3 Proqram Intormation Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3°4°4 Se_inq a Passwomd You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is "0000". You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the password: Press the MENU button to open the main On Screen Display (OSD) menu.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 30S Us(nq Someen DispLay {OSO} 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.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3oS_2 mio_ome Rdoos_ Available for the following input sources - AVl, AV2, AV3, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI, TV or Picture Mode - Select from one of the following: User, Vivid1, Vivid2 or Vivid3. Brightness - Adjusts the black levels of the picture. You may need to readjust the brightness after the TV warms up.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Color Temperature 3°54 The COLOR TEMP menu option is only available when RGB is selected as the input. The standard color temperature for all other inputs is 6500K match the color temperature of TV and Movies. Color Temp - Options include User, 5000K, 6500K and 9300K.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3°5°7 Parental Controls Parental Lock Enable - Turns TV and movie blocking on or off. TV Rating - Sets the level of television programs that will be blocked without typing in the password. more information, see Section 3.5.14 - Using the Parental Controls, page 51.
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VtZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3°S°io Undersbandinq Viewinq Peabures Your Plasma TV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the On Screen Display (OSD) or the remote control. For more information on using the OSD, see Section 3.5.9 - Special Features, page 48. 3oSoll Viewioq Modes...
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual 3oSoi_ PictuFe_o_PictuFe(P_P)/PictuFe_b v_PiCtUFe(POP)Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen).
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3°5°14 Usinq Parental Controls The Parental Controls feature prevents viewers from watching programs that are not age-appropriate, such as programs containing violence or adult language. Press the MENU button to open the main On Screen Display (OSD) Menu. Press the D button on the remote control until the Parental Controls menu opens.
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VIZtO P42 HDTV User Manual Press the D 11. Press the Nor _button on the remote control to navigate through the TV menu options. button to block (red lock) or unblock (green lock) each area. 12. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to the submenu. Press the EXIT button the remote control to exit the OSD menu when you are finished.
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual 3°6 Proqramminq VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. 3_E1 Proqramminq Manually turn on the VCR.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual 3°6°3 Proqramminq Player 1. Manually turn on the DVD Player. 2. Press the DVD button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using...
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual Ohapber A Mainbeoamoe Troob[eshoobimq 4°i Maiobeoaooe 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.
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Power is ON but no screen 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...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Tips for High-Definition Users. The Plasma TV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image distortions...
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Comptianoe Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada Germany BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act Class B Radio interference Sbabemenb NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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VIZIOP42HDTV UserManual Ehapter S Miscettaneous Infiormation S°z Specifficabions Panel 41.65" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.gmm (H) x 0.676mm Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors 231 Billion 1,200 cd/m 2 (typical)
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VIZtOP42HDTV UserManual Glossary - Sbamdard Oefiimibioms Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV "aspect ratio", that is, the screen's width as compared to its height. For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall. Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV"...
Controls, Add or Delete Channels ibr Channel Surfing, Automatic Adjustment of Picture Size and Position with PC Input, Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 55 Balance Adjustment, Co-axial Bass Adjustment, Connecting for DTV, 26 Brightness Adjustment, 46, 59 Connecting for TV, 27...
Set-Top Box, 53 Programming to work your VCR, Wan'anty, Setting the Sleep Timer, Watching Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your Basic connections, VIZIO TV, 54 Getting your Programs, Connecting your PC, 29 Version 6/14/2006 www.VlZlOCE.com...
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