Vizio VX42L User Manual

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VX42L High Definition LC

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. POWER –

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com WIDE – This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options for

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZ

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that ha

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the HDT

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better):

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn of

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY C

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1.

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs If your sound system has

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Compute

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com b. The Language choice screen will be displayed; the default English option is

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com e. The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that an

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding I

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 30 www.VIZIO.com 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program inform

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 32 www.VIZIO.com 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection.

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 34 www.VIZIO.com 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Pr

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 35 www.VIZIO.com 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 36 www.VIZIO.com 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 37 www.VIZIO.com 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Pres

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 38 www.VIZIO.com 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Opening the Package Your VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 41 www.VIZIO.com 4.6.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display th

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 43 www.VIZIO.com 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the sam

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the s

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 45 www.VIZIO.com 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the s

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 46 www.VIZIO.com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is t

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 47 www.VIZIO.com 4.14.6 H-SIZE Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press t

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 48 www.VIZIO.com 4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 49 www.VIZIO.com 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 50 www.VIZIO.com 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to tur

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 51 www.VIZIO.com 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatical

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 52 www.VIZIO.com Problem Solution cover the entire screen. Display (OSD) are set correctly. If

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 53 www.VIZIO.com 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Plea

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 54 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 4

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 55 www.VIZIO.com 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio fre

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 56 www.VIZIO.com 6.3 Index A Accessories, 4 Adjustments Closed Caption, 11 Selecting the Screen S

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 57 www.VIZIO.com Password change, 40 TV Rating, 39 PC Input Audio Adjustment, 45 Picture Adjustme

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ...

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 7 www.VIZIO.com 4.4.5 Daylight Saving...

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power ‘VIZIO’ light – T

VIZIO VX42L HDTV10A User Manual Version 4/24/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 1. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Co