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... 1x Stereo Analog Audio FUNCTIONS: • Removable Base for pure digital video & sound w/ HDCP • Inputs - Picture in Picture, POP - Only 3.9 Inches Thick W/O Stand Supports High Definition Gaming Systems 2x HDMI Inputs For Superior Digital Connectivity No ... 28.4"(H) x 9.7"(D) with stand, 40.5" (W) x 27.3"(H) x 3.9"(D) without stand INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS: • HDMI - Picture on Picture • V-Chip for Parental Control • VIZIO Remote Control w/o BL • Video Scaling Engine with one button 16:9, 4:3, zoom, Panoramic and Stretch mode switching • Advanced...
... 1x Stereo Analog Audio FUNCTIONS: • Removable Base for pure digital video & sound w/ HDCP • Inputs - Picture in Picture, POP - Only 3.9 Inches Thick W/O Stand Supports High Definition Gaming Systems 2x HDMI Inputs For Superior Digital Connectivity No ... 28.4"(H) x 9.7"(D) with stand, 40.5" (W) x 27.3"(H) x 3.9"(D) without stand INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS: • HDMI - Picture on Picture • V-Chip for Parental Control • VIZIO Remote Control w/o BL • Video Scaling Engine with one button 16:9, 4:3, zoom, Panoramic and Stretch mode switching • Advanced...
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... Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...11 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 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 14 2.1 Which Video Connection Should... ...30 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 31 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...31 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...32 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...32 4.2.2 Backlight ...32 4.2.3 Brightness...33 4.2.4 Contrast ...33 4.2.5 Color ...33 4.2.6 Tint...33 4.2.7 Sharpness ...34 ...
... Panel Controls ...8 1.3 Left Side Connections ...8 1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...11 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 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 14 2.1 Which Video Connection Should... ...30 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 31 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...31 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...32 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...32 4.2.2 Backlight ...32 4.2.3 Brightness...33 4.2.4 Contrast ...33 4.2.5 Color ...33 4.2.6 Tint...33 4.2.7 Sharpness ...34 ...
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...Tune ...47 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...47 4.16 PC Input Setup ...47 4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes...48 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode...49 4.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...49 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...50 4.18 Using a ... Telephone & Technical Support ...52 5.4 Compliance ...53 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...53 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 54 6.1 Specifications ...54 6.2 Glossary - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...38 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...38 4.5.1 Language...38 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...38 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...38...
...Tune ...47 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...47 4.16 PC Input Setup ...47 4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes...48 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode...49 4.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...49 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...50 4.18 Using a ... Telephone & Technical Support ...52 5.4 Compliance ...53 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...53 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 54 6.1 Specifications ...54 6.2 Glossary - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...38 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...38 4.5.1 Language...38 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...38 4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ...38...
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...increase or decrease the size of this button with switch between AV1 and AV2 inputs. HDMI - Use these buttons to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. and +) - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. COMPONENT - Press this button again the continue playing. PIP CH (- Used to swap the inputs...options of the PIP screen from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Version 4/24/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com The options for this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. PIP - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Press...
...increase or decrease the size of this button with switch between AV1 and AV2 inputs. HDMI - Use these buttons to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. and +) - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. COMPONENT - Press this button again the continue playing. PIP CH (- Used to swap the inputs...options of the PIP screen from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Version 4/24/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com The options for this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. PIP - VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual WIDE - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Press...
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The VIZIO VX42L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This video input has separate red, green and...The complete video signal is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on...
The VIZIO VX42L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This video input has separate red, green and...The complete video signal is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on...
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Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the TV ...to a PC through RGB PC, set your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Resolution Refresh (Hz...31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for...
Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the TV ...to a PC through RGB PC, set your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Resolution Refresh (Hz...31.500 28.320 40.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 78.750 85.500 Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for...
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...among the modes. buttons on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to white. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure... side of the HDTV. button on the side of the HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. The VIZIO logo on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached....for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com There are using HDMI, Component and AV inputs. 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the...
...among the modes. buttons on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to white. 2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure... side of the HDTV. button on the side of the HDTV. Fore more information see a picture. The VIZIO logo on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached....for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com There are using HDMI, Component and AV inputs. 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To increase the...
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The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Version 4/24/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button on the remote control or the VOL - Press the button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Note:... of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust. 4. The TV will be shown on your...
The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. Version 4/24/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Press the or button on the remote control or the VOL - Press the button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - Note:... of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control or the CH + or CH - Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust. 4. The TV will be shown on your...
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... is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to adjust the level. Version 4/24/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com the rest are ...for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Use the or button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use ...
... is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for you can see the light level between the minimum and maximum available levels. button to highlight the Backlight Press the button to adjust the level. Version 4/24/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com the rest are ...for the Backlight and Advanced Video; Use the or button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Press the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use ...
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...too high you will not be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the detail in the picture. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level. The easiest way to the left or ...right of the picture. Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be able to...
...too high you will not be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the detail in the picture. Use the or button to highlight the Brightness selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to adjust the level. The easiest way to the left or ...right of the picture. Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be able to...
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The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the color. Use the or button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Press the button to .... Press the or button if you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 4/24/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com this is COOL; VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will be displayed showing the primary...
The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 4.2.8 Color Temperature Press the button to adjust the color. Use the or button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Press the button to .... Press the or button if you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 4/24/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com this is COOL; VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will be displayed showing the primary...
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...feature to counteract this feature On or Off. Use this feature to turn this feature can be present in bright areas of the picture. In some cases, activation of this feature On or Off. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight Flesh Tone. Press the...Tone Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Large areas of this feature will look too dark; Press the or button to another. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). DNR Press the button to highlight the option...
...feature to counteract this feature On or Off. Use this feature to turn this feature can be present in bright areas of the picture. In some cases, activation of this feature On or Off. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight Flesh Tone. Press the...Tone Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Large areas of this feature will look too dark; Press the or button to another. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). DNR Press the button to highlight the option...
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...can see the balance adjustment to the left /right balance. Use the or button to highlight the Volume selection. Version 4/24/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to... to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to ...
...can see the balance adjustment to the left /right balance. Use the or button to highlight the Volume selection. Version 4/24/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. 4.3.4 Balance Press the button to... to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed. 4.3.2 Bass Press the button to ...
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... TV TUNER SETUP menu. 4.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. If you will find that some channels will have attached to Auto... Search for DTV / TV channels using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. button....
... TV TUNER SETUP menu. 4.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote control. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. If you will find that some channels will have attached to Auto... Search for DTV / TV channels using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Auto Search Press the button to the DTV / TV Input. 4.4.2 Auto Search Press the selection. button....
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... watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Version 4/24/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select the timer to select your area. ... Setup menu. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press the button to select Service 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program ... DTV, the Digital CC feature is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page.
... watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Version 4/24/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select the timer to select your area. ... Setup menu. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Press the button to select Service 1. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program ... DTV, the Digital CC feature is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page.
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... page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 4/24/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want...
... page 37) does NOT reset the password. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 4/24/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want...
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Version 4/24/2007 43 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. The menu difference is that ... adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 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 4.4.
Version 4/24/2007 43 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. The menu difference is that ... adjustments. 4.9 HDMI Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 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 4.4.
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Version 4/24/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates ... menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section...
Version 4/24/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.12 Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates ... menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section...
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... button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Version 4/24/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the... and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for 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 LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically...
... button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Version 4/24/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the... and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is no icon along the top for 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 LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically...
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... will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see the detail in the bright parts of a picture. 4.14.5 Color Temperature Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Color (... Bar as before. Press the or button if you wish to highlight the Contrast selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out. 4.14.4 Contrast Press the button to adjust. The Contrast adjusts the...
... will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see the detail in the bright parts of a picture. 4.14.5 Color Temperature Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Color (... Bar as before. Press the or button if you wish to highlight the Contrast selection. VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out. 4.14.4 Contrast Press the button to adjust. The Contrast adjusts the...