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...is required, please contact your dealer for the installation, use the product if any objects on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not turn on the label. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer to the appliance. Overloading can injure a person and cause serious damage...source indicated on the L42 LCD HDTV immediately after this appliance to an area of at least 3 feet should be observed for repair. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is dropped or damaged in...
...is required, please contact your dealer for the installation, use the product if any objects on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not turn on the label. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer to the appliance. Overloading can injure a person and cause serious damage...source indicated on the L42 LCD HDTV immediately after this appliance to an area of at least 3 feet should be observed for repair. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is dropped or damaged in...
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... - This button selects a programmed DVD player. This button works as a DASH button in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top ...or enter a password. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to control up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. MUTE - This button turns the sound on the following pages. Use this button to four different components. Use this button for...
... - This button selects a programmed DVD player. This button works as a DASH button in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top ...or enter a password. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to control up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. MUTE - This button turns the sound on the following pages. Use this button to four different components. Use this button for...
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... already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting your L42HDTV - Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849... for you can connect the DVD player to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO L42HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side...
... already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting your L42HDTV - Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849... for you can connect the DVD player to your DVD Player (Best): 1. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO L42HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side...
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... end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Version 6/26/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...
... end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Version 6/26/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...
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... the Component 1 input for another component, or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player...Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component...
... the Component 1 input for another component, or you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player...Component Video Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component...
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Connect the S-Video jack on the power to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: Refer to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version... (AV2) Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with the...HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (red area) at the rear of the LCD ...
Connect the S-Video jack on the power to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: Refer to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version... (AV2) Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with the...HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (red area) at the rear of the LCD ...
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...Video input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 6/26/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow... HDTV. 4. 2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. row of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to your DVD player to the...and you are not using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.
...Video input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 6/26/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow... HDTV. 4. 2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the Remote Control. row of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to your DVD player to the...and you are not using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1.
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... HDMI 2 connection. The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for details. Version 6/26/2006 22 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. See www.vizioce.com... output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV...
... HDMI 2 connection. The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for details. Version 6/26/2006 22 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. See www.vizioce.com... output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Select HDMI using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV...
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... associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side... of the LCD HDTV. 4. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for a greater selection of PC formats. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 6/26/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the...
... associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side... of the LCD HDTV. 4. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for a greater selection of PC formats. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 6/26/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the...
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... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set... when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 6/26/2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2.
... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to your HDTV Set... when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 6/26/2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2.
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... audio connectors associated with the AV2 input (orange area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Version 6/26/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (red area) at the rear of... LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the remote or side of the product.
... audio connectors associated with the AV2 input (orange area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Version 6/26/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (red area) at the rear of... LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn on the remote or side of the product.
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... DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. For Professional antenna ...the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to the LCD HDTV. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded.
... DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. For Professional antenna ...the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to the LCD HDTV. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded.
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... the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on ... DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR 1. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV...
... the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on ... DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR 1. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV...
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...has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Version 6/26/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), ...so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Note: a) b) Refer to your Receiver/Amp system...
...has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Version 6/26/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Optical Output of the LCD HDTV. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), ...so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Turn on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Note: a) b) Refer to your Receiver/Amp system...
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Turn on the remote or side of the product. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other ...the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Please refer to the RGB PC Audio...
Turn on the remote or side of the product. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other ...the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 5. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Please refer to the RGB PC Audio...
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... OSD, you might have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will show 'snow' and an OSD panel that says, "Initial Setup" b. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the TV or using the INPUT button on... 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. The Language option is highlighted and the default is connected to the DTV/TV input, you will cycle you want. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power cord...
... OSD, you might have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will show 'snow' and an OSD panel that says, "Initial Setup" b. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the TV or using the INPUT button on... 6. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. The Language option is highlighted and the default is connected to the DTV/TV input, you will cycle you want. VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power cord...
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is Sub Channel Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 1080i HD: HDTV being received May also be 720P for a few seconds to... EDTV Station Name Provided by Broadcaster Only one Audio Channel In this case English DTV Channel Number Number after - VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 3.6 Information on LCD HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the... TV) TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off Audio is Mono Stereo & SAP are also available DTV Input, no PIP Main Screen TV Input 480i;
is Sub Channel Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 1080i HD: HDTV being received May also be 720P for a few seconds to... EDTV Station Name Provided by Broadcaster Only one Audio Channel In this case English DTV Channel Number Number after - VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual 3.6 Information on LCD HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the... TV) TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off Audio is Mono Stereo & SAP are also available DTV Input, no PIP Main Screen TV Input 480i;
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PC Input, no PIP Main Screen Component 1 Input VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz Closed Caption is available but is 1024x768 Version 6/26/2006 36 www.VIZIOCE.com Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP Main Screen PC Input Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PC Format is turned off 480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr. Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i AV Input, no PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners.
PC Input, no PIP Main Screen Component 1 Input VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz Closed Caption is available but is 1024x768 Version 6/26/2006 36 www.VIZIOCE.com Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP Main Screen PC Input Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PC Format is turned off 480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr. Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i AV Input, no PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners.
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... Input, with PIP Main Input is TV PIP/POP Input is Component 1 VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Audio is Mono Stereo & SAP are also available TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 480i; 3.6.2 With PIP and POP TV Input, with PIP PIP/POP...Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Version 6/26/2006 37 www.VIZIOCE.com is Sub Channel Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 1080i HD: HDTV being received May also be 720P for HDTV 480P is EDTV Station Name Provided by Broadcaster Only one Audio Channel...
... Input, with PIP Main Input is TV PIP/POP Input is Component 1 VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Audio is Mono Stereo & SAP are also available TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 480i; 3.6.2 With PIP and POP TV Input, with PIP PIP/POP...Program Information: Provided by Broadcaster Version 6/26/2006 37 www.VIZIOCE.com is Sub Channel Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 1080i HD: HDTV being received May also be 720P for HDTV 480P is EDTV Station Name Provided by Broadcaster Only one Audio Channel...
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PC Input, with PIP Main Input is PC Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PIP/POP Input is AV1 PC Format is turned off 480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr. Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i AV Input, with PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners. Component Input, with PIP Main Input is Component 1 VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PIP/POP Input is AV1 Closed Caption is available but is 1024x768 Version 6/26/2006 38 www.VIZIOCE.com
PC Input, with PIP Main Input is PC Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PIP/POP Input is AV1 PC Format is turned off 480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr. Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i AV Input, with PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners. Component Input, with PIP Main Input is Component 1 VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz PIP/POP Input is AV1 Closed Caption is available but is 1024x768 Version 6/26/2006 38 www.VIZIOCE.com