Vizio VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual

VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual
Version 12/17/2007 1
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Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VU42L
FHDTV10A LCD Television purchase. Thank you
for your support. For maximum benefit of your set,
please read these instructions before making any
adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
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enjoyment from your new VIZIO VU42L
FHDTV10A Television.
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Vizio VU42L FHDTV10A Specifications

General

Screen Size	42 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Display Technology	LCD
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Number of HDMI Ports	2
Inputs	HDMI, Component, Composite
Sound Output	20W

Summary

Regulatory Safety Certifications

Television Antenna Connection Protection

External Antenna Grounding

Ensuring proper grounding of antenna or cable systems for protection against voltage surges.

Lightning and Power Line Safety

Steps for lightning protection and guidelines for locating antennas near power lines.

Opening the Package

Package Contents Overview

List of items included in the package for VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A.

Additional Accessories & Installation

Installation Preparation & Safety Strap

Preparing the TV for installation and attaching the safety strap for wall mounting.

Preparing for Wall Mounting

Removing the Stand Base

Detailed steps for safely removing the TV stand base for wall mounting.

Chapter 1: Basic Controls and Connections

Front Bezel and Side Controls

Description of front bezel indicators and controls on the TV's right side panel.

Left and Rear Panel Connections

1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control

Remote Control Functions and Operation

Explanation of remote buttons and how to operate TV and other components.

Remote Control Battery and Precautions

Chapter 2: Connecting Equipment

2.1 Choosing Video Connections

Guide to selecting the best video connection type (HDMI, Component, etc.) for your device.

2.2 Connecting Cable/Satellite Box

2.2.1 Using HDMI

Instructions for connecting a cable/satellite box via HDMI for optimal quality.

2.2.2 Using DVI with HDMI

2.2.3 Using Component Video

2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF)

2.3.1 For DTV using Antenna/Cable

Steps to connect an antenna or digital cable for DTV reception.

2.3.2 For TV using Antenna/Cable

2.3.3 Via VCR using Antenna/Cable

Connecting antenna/cable through a VCR to the TV.

2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player

2.4.1 Using HDMI

Connecting a DVD player via HDMI for the best digital video and audio quality.

2.4.2 Using DVI with HDMI

2.4.3 Using Component Video

2.4.4 Using S-Video (AV2)

2.4.5 Using Composite (AV) Video

2.5 Connecting VCR or Video Camera

Connecting via S-Video and Audio

Connecting VCR/video camera using S-Video and audio cables.

2.6 Connecting External Audio Systems

Analog and Optical Audio Outputs

Connecting external receivers/amps via analog or optical audio outputs.

2.7 Connecting a PC Computer

Connecting via RGB (VGA) and Audio

Connecting a PC to the TV using RGB (VGA) and audio cables for computer display.

2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions

Chapter 3: Setting Up to Watch Television

3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up

Initial TV setup: power connection, cable connection, and turning on.

Initial Setup Wizard Steps

3.2 Watching a TV Program

3.3 Basic LCD HDTV Settings

Adjusting Volume, TV Channels, and viewing modes (Wide).

3.4 Program Information

Chapter 4: Advanced HDTV Adjustment

4.1 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)

Overview of OSD menus (Picture, Audio, Setup, TV, Parental) and navigation.

4.2 DTV/TV Picture Adjustments

4.3 Advanced Video Settings

4.4 DTV/TV Audio Adjustments

4.5 DTV/TV Tuner Setup

4.6 DTV/TV Input Setup

4.7 DTV/TV Parental Control

4.7.1 Channel Block

Restricting channel viewing using a parental password and channel blocking.

4.7.2 TV Rating

4.7.3 Movie Rating

4.7.4 Check for New DTV Rating

Option to update rating tables for parental guidance control database.

4.7.5 Block Unrated Programming

4.7.6 Change Password

Procedure for changing the parental control password.

4.8 HDMI Input Adjustments

4.11 Video Input Adjustments

4.14 Video Input Parental Control

4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustment

Adjusting PC picture settings: Auto Adjust, Backlight, Brightness, Contrast, Color Temp.

4.16 PC Input Audio Adjustment

4.17 PC Input Setup

Configuring setup options for PC input.

4.18 Understanding Viewing Modes

4.18.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode

4.18.2 Adjusting PIP/POP Settings

Changing PIP channel, size, and swapping main/sub-picture.

4.18.3 Setting the Sleep Timer

4.19 Programming the Universal Remote

Steps to program the remote to control VCR, Cable Box, and DVD Player.

4.19.1 Programming for VCR

4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box

Steps to program the remote to control a cable set-top box.

4.19.3 Programming for DVD Player

Steps to program the remote to control a DVD player.

4.19.4 Searching for Component Codes

5.1 Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the TV housing and remote control.

5.2 Troubleshooting Guide

Screen Cleaning & Common Issues

Screen cleaning tips and solutions for common TV problems like no power, sound, or image.

Troubleshooting Specific Issues

Contacting Technical Support

Information on contacting VIZIO for technical assistance, warranty service, or repairs.

5.4 Compliance Information

FCC Radio Interference Statement

FCC statement regarding digital device compliance and measures to correct interference.

6.1 Product Specifications

6.2 Glossary of Standard Definitions

Understanding TV Terminology

Definitions of common television terms.

6.3 Index

Alphabetical Topic Index

An alphabetical listing of manual topics and their page numbers.

6.4 Component Program Codes

Remote Setup Codes

Lists of setup codes for programming the universal remote to control various devices.