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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VW42 L High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum be nefit of your set, please read these instru ct ions before makin g any adjustments, and retain them for future referen ce. We hope you w[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 2 www .VIZIO .com THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR CO MPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactur ed to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product fr om being damaged, the follo[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 3 www .VIZIO .com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system i s electrically grounded to provide some protection again st voltage surges [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 4 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Package Your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessorie s are ca refully packed in a cardb oard carton that has been designed to protect it from tr ansportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VW42L HDTV10A is in good condition and that all[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 5 www .VIZIO .com Installation Preparation Please read this user man ual carefu lly before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is about 280W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When an extension cord is required, use one with the corr ect power rating. The cord must[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 6 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basi c Cont rols and Connec tions .................................................................. 8 1.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................ ......................[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 7 www .VIZIO .com 3.5 DTV / TV Input Se tup ........................................................................................................................................ 37 3.5.1 La nguage ....................................................................................................[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 8 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 1 Basic Cont r ols and Connect ions 1.1 Front Panel Power ‘VIZIO’ light – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and ora nge when powered off. Remote Control Sensor – This is the window throu gh which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 9 www .VIZIO .com 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 1. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 2. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. 3. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia playe r or set top box through this all di[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 10 www .VIZIO .com 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. POWER – Press this button to turn t he TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. Number Button Pad – Use these buttons to select a channel o r enter a password. INPUT – [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 11 www .VIZIO .com WIDE – This button cycles through the available screen fo rmats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are Normal and Zoom. SLEEP – This button allows the user to select the sleep opt[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 12 www .VIZIO .com 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Ma ke sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols in side the ba ttery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 13 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Connect ing Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to connect your video eq uipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Descriptio[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 14 www .VIZIO .com 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenn a or Digital Cable for DTV / TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) co nne ctor from your antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Tur[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 15 www .VIZIO .com 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interf ace should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top B ox (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 16 www .VIZIO .com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red co[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 17 www .VIZIO .com 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top B ox (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) conne ctor on y our HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 18 www .VIZIO .com 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HD TV and Set-Top Box. 2. Using the AV Cable, connect the Vid eo (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) co nnector in the AV2 group (yello[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 19 www .VIZIO .com 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecti ng your DVD player to your VW42L; HDMI, Compo nent, AV (S- Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configu rat ion, you can decide which option is ri ght for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have a digita[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 20 www .VIZIO .com 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y ( green colo r) connector o n y our DVD player to the corresponding Y (gree n color) connec tor in the Component 1 group (gre en color area - row of [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 21 www .VIZIO .com 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV. 3. Connect an audio cable (white and red connecto[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 22 www .VIZIO .com 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the side of the HDTV. 3. Connect an audio cabl e (white and red connectors) cable to th[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 23 www .VIZIO .com 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connecto rs), connect th e cable to the audio input conne ctors on the Receiver/Amp and conne ct the other end to the ANALOG OUT (white a rea) aud[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 24 www .VIZIO .com 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Su b RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc comput er and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 25 www .VIZIO .com Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your L CD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 5. 2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Sta rt Up 1. Connecting the Po w er Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord conne ctor on the back o f the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 26 www .VIZIO .com b. The Language choice screen will be displayed; the default English option is highlighted. If you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the button on the remote control to select the language you want. Press the button on the remote to go to the next scr[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 27 www .VIZIO .com e. The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in which d[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 28 www .VIZIO .com 2.10 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenn a connections are secure. Also, verify that the po wer cord is plu gg ed into a correctly ground ed electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power button[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 29 www .VIZIO .com 2.12 Program Information Press the GUIDE button o n the remote and program in formation for the cha nnel you are watching will be displayed on the screen wi th the live program cont ent in a small window in the lower left corner. Press the or button to scroll up or down the chann [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 30 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 3 Adv anced Adjus t ment of HDTV 3.1 Using the On Sc reen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control butto ns on the ri ght hand side of the TV can control all the functio n settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allo ws y ou to adjust the save contrast, brightne ss an[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 31 www .VIZIO .com 3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 3.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button i s pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. U s e t h e o r b u t t on t o c h o o s e f ro m C u s t o m , [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 32 www .VIZIO .com 3.2.3 Brightness Press the button to hi ghlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightne ss and the menu page will disappea r and be replace d by a small Brightness Indicato r Bar so you can se e t he brightness level between th e minimum and maxi[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 33 www .VIZIO .com 3.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the button to start adju sting the sharpn ess and the me nu page will disa ppear and be repla ced by a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see t he sharpness level betwee n the minimum and maximum av[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 34 www .VIZIO .com 3.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and p ress the OK button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. DNR Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 35 www .VIZIO .com 3.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 3.3.1 Volume When the MENU button i s pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to displ ay the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. Press the button to start [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 36 www .VIZIO .com 3.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the button to select for the si mulated surround sound feature to be On or Off. 3.3.6 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the button to turn the internal speakers On or Off.[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 37 www .VIZIO .com 3.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are sho wn after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Auto Search selection. Press the button to select your area. 3.4.5 Daylight Sa[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 38 www .VIZIO .com 3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption S tyle When selecting Digital Close d Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broad cast which means the style is the same as the broadcast chan[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 39 www .VIZIO .com 3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 3.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain chann el and program viewing, you can do thi s by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies a nd channels can the n be made available only after an autho rized password has bee[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 40 www .VIZIO .com 3.6.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in th e previous section 3.6.1 to display the Parental Control men u and then press the button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block TV Rating panel you can custo mi[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 41 www .VIZIO .com 3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Pr ogramming Follow the procedure in the previous section 3.6.1 to display the Parental Control men u and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of program ming that does not hav[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 42 www .VIZIO .com 3.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DT V / TV input in section 3.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon alon g the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustmen[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 43 www .VIZIO .com 3.10 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 3.2. The menu differen ce is that there is no icon alo ng the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 3.11 Video Input Audio Adjustme[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 44 www .VIZIO .com 3.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.6. The menu differen ce is that there is no icon alo ng the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 3.14 PC Input Picture Adjustmen[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 45 www .VIZIO .com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brig htness is too low you will not be abl e to see the detail in darker parts of t he picture and if the bri ghtness is too high the pi cture will look washed out. 3.14.4 Contrast Press the button to hi ghlight the Co[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 46 www .VIZIO .com 3.14.6 H-SIZE Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the button to start adjusting t he horizontal size of the pictur e. Use the or button to adjust the horizontal size. 3.14.7 H. Position Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Press the b[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 47 www .VIZIO .com 3.17 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 so urce) i s preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcast s are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio ma y be referred[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 48 www .VIZIO .com 3.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pi ctures 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 displaye d in a small [...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 49 www .VIZIO .com 3.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatical ly. To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control: 1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appears i n the center of you screen. 2. Press the SL[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 50 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4.1 Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cabl e is re moved from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as tol uene, rosin and alcohol ) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the hou sing,[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 51 www .VIZIO .com Problem Solution Power is ON but no screen image. Make sure the video cable s upplied with the TV is secured to the correct vide o output port on the back of t he VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 52 www .VIZIO .com Problem Solution distortions can occur. Tips for Letterbox Content Users. Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions. T he LCD HDTV has the capability of expanding this content so the entire scre en is filled a[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 53 www .VIZIO .com 4.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable tha t is properl y grounde d. Please use the AC cords list ed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has b[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 54 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Inf or mat ion 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42” Diago na l, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V) Display Compatibilit y HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV)[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 55 www .VIZIO .com 5.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequen cy wave s to transmit and di splay pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Trad itional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared t o its height. For example, a “32 in[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 56 www .VIZIO .com 5.3 Index A Accessories, 4 Adjustments Closed Caption, 11 Selecting the Screen Size, 27, 46 , 53 Selecting the Screen Si ze, 11 Stepping through TV Channels, 27 Volume, 8, 27, 49 Advanced Video Features Adaptive Luma, 33 Black Level Extender, 33 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 3[...]

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 6/19/2007 57 www .VIZIO .com Password change, 40 TV Rating, 39 PC Input Audio Adjustment, 45 Picture Adjustment, 43 Setup, 45 PC Picture Adjust Auto Adjust, 43 Fine Tune, 45 Horizontal Position, 45 Horizontal Size, 45 Vertical Position, 45 PC Resolutions, 23 PIP and POP Inputs, 47 R Remote Batteries, 12 Layou[...]