Vizio Flat Panel Television VW42L User Manual

VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual  
Dear VIZIO Customer,  
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VW42L High  
Definition 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.  
We hope you will experience many years of  
enjoyment from your new VIZIO VW42L High  
Definition Television.  
For assistance, please call 949-668-0588 or e-  
mail us at [email protected].  
To purchase or inquire about accessories and  
installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV,  
please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or  
call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
We recommend you register your VIZIO VW42L  
HDTV10A either at our website www.VIZIO.com  
or fill in your registration card and mail it in. For  
peace of mind and to protect your investment  
beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-  
site extended warranty service plans. These  
plans give additional coverage during the  
standard warranty period. Visit our website or call  
us to purchase a plan.  
Write down the serial number located on the back  
of your VW42L.  
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Purchase Date _____________________  
VIZIO is a registered trademark of V, Inc.  
HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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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 is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and  
static charges.  
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper  
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.  
Lightning Protection  
For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long  
periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
Power Lines  
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power  
lines or circuits.  
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building  
installation.  
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Opening the Package  
Your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard  
carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton  
check that the VW42L HDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.  
The VW42L HDTV10A weighs over 50lb and is over 40” wide; we advise that you have at least 2 people  
to unpack and install the HDTV.  
The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the  
HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.  
IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.  
Package Contents  
VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A  
VIZIO Remote Control  
Power Cord  
This User Manual  
Quick Setup Guide  
Registration Card  
VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information  
VIP Services Brochure  
Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO  
VW42L HDTV10A are sold separately  
Wall Mounts  
High Definition Cables  
Extra or replacement Remote  
VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A  
To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web  
site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623)  
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Installation Preparation  
Please read this user manual carefully 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 correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the  
grounding feature must not be defeated.  
The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. For proper ventilation, you must allow space  
between the back of the TV and the wall. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see  
below ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’ for additional information. Avoid installing the TV in  
places with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components.  
Install the TV in landscape orientation; any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce  
poor ventilation and excessive component damage.  
VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these  
services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com.  
Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting  
The VIZIO VW42L can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you  
choose to mount the VW42L on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base.  
To remove the stand base  
1. Unplug all of the cables and cords  
from your VW42L.  
2. Place the VW42L face down on a soft  
and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth,  
etc) to prevent any damage to the TV.  
3. Remove the eight (8) screws holding  
the base to the VW42L.  
4. Carefully remove the stand base.  
To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO  
VW42L, browse VIZIO’s certified mount  
selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly  
888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
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Table of Contents  
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Chapter 1 Basic  
Connections  
Controls  
and  
1.1 Front Panel  
Power ‘VIZIO’ light – The VIZIO name lights white when  
powered on and orange when powered off.  
Remote Control Sensor – This is the window through which all  
of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the  
remote control directly at this window for the best response to  
the remote signal.  
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls  
Power (  
) – Switch the VW42L on by pressing the  
button once. Press the button again to the VW42L off.  
Menu – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD).  
If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button will return to  
the previous menu level.  
Channel /– Use these buttons to step up or down the  
TV channels. While the OSD is active, these buttons  
function as up and down controls in the OSD menus.  
Volume /– Use these buttons to increase or decrease  
to the speaker volume. While the OSD is active, these  
buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus.  
Input (Enter) – Repeated pressing of this buttons steps  
through the input sources in the following sequence: TV,  
AV1 (S-Video or Video), AV2, Component 1, Component 2,  
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and RGB. Once you have stepped  
through the entire sequence, you will return to the  
beginning.  
Additionally, when the OSD is active, this button confirms  
the menu function to be adjusted. When the OSD is not  
active, pressing this button will display the current input  
mode.  
1.3 Left Side Connections  
1.  
AV1 In – Connect the primary source for composite video devices,  
such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to  
connect the external audio from the same source. The S-Video, if  
connected, will take priority over AV1 RCA connector.  
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1.4 Rear Panel Connections  
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10  
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5
6
8
7
3
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1.  
AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here.  
SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only.  
2.  
3.  
HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or  
set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV  
indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from  
www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
4.  
HDMI 2 – Connect the secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or  
set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV  
indicates this connection. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a  
DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. .  
Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from  
www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).  
5.  
6.  
RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the  
rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the primary source for  
component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to right, use  
green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio  
inputs. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
7.  
8.  
COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the secondary source for  
component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to right, use  
green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio  
inputs. The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
AV2 In – Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or  
video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same  
source. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
9.  
DTV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from Cable Box) for Digital  
TV.*  
10.  
Audio Out – Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to an external device, such as a home  
theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. Speakers cannot be connected directly to here.  
The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.  
11.  
OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – When the DTV input is selected for viewing, the digital  
audio associated with digital programming will be available on this SPDIF Optical connector  
for connection to your home theatre system. The gray color band on the rear of the TV  
indicates this connection.  
* For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org.  
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1.5 VIZIO Remote Control  
Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates.  
POWER – Press this button to turn the 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 or enter a  
password.  
INPUT – This button allows the user to cycle through the inputs.  
- (Dash) – When selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the  
separation of main and sub-channels. For example, channel 28-2 would  
be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2.  
CH (+ or -) – These buttons change the channels up or down.  
LAST – This button recalls the previously viewed channel.  
MUTE – This button turns the sound on and off. VOL (+ or -) – These  
buttons turn the volume up or down.  
MENU – Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.  
INFO – This button displays the image and system information display.  
GUIDE – This button displays program information. Note: this button is  
only functional for DTV.  
EXIT – This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.  
- These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD).  
OK – Use this button to select your chosen option in On-Screen Display  
(OSD) menus.  
NOTE: Your Remote Control may  
look like this.  
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WIDE – This button cycles through the available screen formats. 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 options by  
adjusting the timer for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
MTS – This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or Mono in  
TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode.  
CC – This button will select the Closed Caption mode. The options are  
OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4.  
TV – Press this button to select TV.  
AV – Repeated pressing of this button with switch between AV1 and AV2  
inputs.  
COMPONENT – Repeated pressing of this button with switch between  
Component 1 and Component 2 inputs.  
HDMI – Repeated pressing of this button with switch between HDMI 1 and  
HDMI 2 inputs.  
ZOOM (- and +) – Use these buttons to increase or decrease the size of  
the picture. Note that in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be  
visible because they extend beyond the edges of the screen.  
FREEZE – Press this button to “Freeze-Frame” the current screen. Press  
this button again the continue playing.  
RGB – This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC.  
PIP – Use this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode.  
PIP CH (- and +) – These buttons are used to select the channels within  
the PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected.  
AUDIO – Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the  
sub-screen while in PIP mode.  
PIP INPUT – Press the button to choose the PIP input. Note: The TV must  
be in PIP mode for this button to be functional. For additional information  
regarding the PIP options, see section 0 - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode,  
page 47.  
PIP SIZE – Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from one  
of the following: small, medium or large.  
MODE – Use this button to change the picture mode from Custom,  
Standard, Movie and Game.  
SWAP – Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen  
while in PIP mode.  
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1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control  
Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the  
batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover.  
Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:  
Only use the specified AA batteries.  
Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage  
that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury.  
Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage  
that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury.  
Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.  
Keep the batteries away form children and pets.  
1.5.2 Remote Control Range  
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands.  
Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window.  
The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the  
receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down.  
1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions  
The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity.  
If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at all, check the batteries. If the  
batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.  
When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.  
Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them into a fire.  
Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it.  
Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.  
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Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment  
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?  
The VIZIO VW42L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the  
most advanced for digital displays.  
Rear  
Connection  
Quality (type)  
Panel  
Color  
Codes  
Connector  
Description  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is  
the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed,  
all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an  
interface between any audio/video source, such as a  
set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an  
audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital  
television (DTV), over a single cable.  
Best  
White  
(digital)  
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded  
bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this  
input takes advantage of the High Definition content.  
Best  
(digital)  
- - - - - - - - - - - -  
Good  
Black  
Blue  
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard  
NTSC TV using antenna or cable.  
(analog)  
RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red,  
green and blue color components. The signal  
carries horizontal and vertical sync information on  
the green signal. This is most commonly used for  
PC input.  
Best  
(analog)  
Component - The video signal is separated into  
three signals, one containing the black-and-white  
information and the other two containing the color  
information. This enhancement over S-Video takes  
advantage of the superior picture provided by  
progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.  
Green  
and  
Purple  
Better  
(analog)  
S-Video (AV1) - The video signal is separated into  
two signals, one containing the black-and-white  
information and the other containing the color  
information. Separating the color in this way avoids  
‘cross color’ effects where closely spaced black and  
white lines are erroneously displayed in color. It also  
enables text to be displayed more sharply.  
Good  
Red  
(analog)  
Yellow  
and  
Orange  
Composite (AV1/2) - The complete video signal is  
carried through this single pin connector. This is the  
most commonly used video connection.  
Good  
(analog)  
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide  
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2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)  
2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV.  
Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or  
digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from the Cable Box) to  
the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV.  
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of  
the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the  
Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Refer to the  
program guides, or consult your cable, satellite or TV station operator.  
b)  
Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas.  
www.antennaweb.org for detailed information.  
Refer to  
c)  
d)  
Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded.  
For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or  
call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623).  
2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR.  
Connect the “Output to TV”, “RF Out” or “Antenna Out”  
connector on the rear of your VCR to the DTV/TV  
CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR.  
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of  
the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the  
Remote Control.  
Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect  
it to the “Antenna In” connector on the rear of your VCR.  
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2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box  
2.3.1 Using HDMI  
HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the  
LCD HDTV for optimal results.  
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters.  
See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to  
the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the  
digital display for added security and protection.  
b)  
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the  
video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.  
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For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI:  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
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 connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other  
end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the  
HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
Note: The HDMI Input is for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. Use the RGB  
PC input for a greater selection of PC formats.  
Note:  
a)  
The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the  
digital display for added security and protection.  
b)  
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the  
video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.  
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2.3.2 Using Component Video  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y  
(green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors  
nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb  
(blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors  
nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red  
color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to  
you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect  
the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color  
area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
6.  
7.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.  
Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly  
by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a) If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do  
not want to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the  
Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by the purple area.  
b) Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video  
output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.  
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2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box  
2.4.1 Using Composite Video  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.  
Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow  
color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the  
corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in  
the AV2 group (yellow color area) at the rear of  
the HDTV.  
3.  
Using the white and red connectors, connect the  
cable to the audio output connectors associated  
with the Video output on your Set-Top Box and  
connect the other end to the audio connectors  
associated with the AV2 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.  
Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.  
Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF)  
on your Set Top Box and the other end to the DTV/TV input at  
the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.  
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side  
of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button  
(below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control.  
Note: Refer to your Set Top Box user manual for more information  
about selecting the video or RF output of the product.  
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2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player  
You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VW42L; HDMI, Component, AV (S-  
Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you.  
2.5.1 Using HDMI  
DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be  
connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L for optimal results.  
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters.  
See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.  
Connecting your DVD Player (Best):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to  
the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly  
by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.  
For DVD Players with DVI:  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the HDTV and DVD player.  
Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD  
player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at  
the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio  
output connectors associated with the DVI output of the DVD  
player and connect the other end to the audio connectors by the  
HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player.  
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the  
HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote.  
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more  
information about the video output requirements of the product.  
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2.5.2 Using Component Video  
Connecting your DVD Player (Better):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green  
color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to  
you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue  
color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to  
you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color)  
connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you  
when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.  
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output  
connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other  
end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the  
rear of the HDTV.  
6.  
7.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component, or you  
do not want to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect  
the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by the purple area.  
b)  
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video  
output requirements of the product.  
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2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1)  
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD  
player.  
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  
connectors) to the audio output  
connectors associated with the S-Video  
output on your DVD player and connect  
the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input on the side of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.  
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video  
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD  
player.  
Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on  
your DVD player to the Video (yellow color)  
connector in the AV2 group (yellow color area).  
3.  
Connect the R (red color) and L (white color)  
audio connectors on your DVD player to the  
corresponding R (red color) and L (white color)  
audio input connectors in the AV2 group  
(yellow color area).  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player.  
Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
You may use the AV1 input on the side if you wish, as long  
as you are not already using it for the S-Video input.  
b)  
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information  
about the video output requirements of the product.  
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2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.  
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 cable (white and red connectors)  
cable to the audio output connectors associated  
with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video  
Camera and connect the other end to the audio  
connectors associated with the AV1 input on the  
side of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.  
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by  
pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.  
Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more  
information about the video output requirements of the product.  
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2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV  
and Receiver/Amp.  
Using an audio cable (white and red  
connectors), connect the cable to the  
audio input connectors on the  
Receiver/Amp and connect the other  
end to the ANALOG OUT (white area)  
audio connectors at the rear of the  
LCD HDTV.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV  
and Receiver/Amp.  
Then press the MENU button on the  
remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Press the  
Press the  
Press the  
on the remote control to select the Audio menu.  
on the remote control to select SPEAKERS  
on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the LCD HDTV will  
now be routed through your Receiver/Amp system.  
Note:  
a)  
b)  
Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input.  
The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers.  
Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs  
If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. This is active when receiving digital audio with  
the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.  
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2.8 Connecting a PC Computer  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer.  
Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB  
output of your pc computer 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 to the RGB  
PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV.  
4.  
5.  
Turn on the HDTV and PC Computer.  
Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or  
side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB  
button on the Remote Control.  
Note:  
a)  
For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB  
PC, set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. Please  
refer to the pc or graphic card’s user guide for additional information on how  
to set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the product.  
b)  
A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be  
purchased at an electronics store.  
2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions  
If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz  
for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing  
mode). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions.  
Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz)  
640x480  
640x480  
720x400  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
1024x768  
1024x768  
*1366x768  
60  
75  
70  
60  
75  
85  
60  
75  
60  
31.5  
37.5  
31.46  
37.9  
46.9  
53.7  
48.4  
60.0  
47.7  
59.94  
75.00  
70.08  
60.317  
75  
N
N
N
P
P
P
N
P
P
N
N
P
P
P
P
N
P
N
25.175  
31.500  
28.320  
40.000  
49.500  
56.250  
65.000  
78.750  
85.500  
85.06  
60.01  
75.03  
60.00  
NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode  
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Setting Up to Watch Television  
For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 5.  
2.9 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up  
1. Connecting the Power Cable  
Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the  
power cord into an AC wall socket.  
2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV  
(see pages 13 ~ 24 for detailed steps)  
3. Turning Power On  
Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV, or  
press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control.  
4. Select Input Source  
Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT  
button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the  
remote control. Pressing this button will cycle you through the  
following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2,  
RGB, HDMI1 and HDMI2.  
5. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable  
At first power on, the HDTV will have the DTV/TV input selected  
and will guide through some setup screens. If it is not the first  
time the HDTV has been powered on, you will need to select TV  
using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the  
HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote  
control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels.  
Note: If you do not see this option within the OSD, you might  
have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will  
need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source.  
a. The screen will show ‘snow’ and  
the first Initial Setup OSD panel.  
Press the OK button on the  
remote control.  
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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 screen.  
c. The Tuner screen will be  
displayed; default choice is  
Antenna. If you are using Cable,  
press the  
CABLE.  
button to highlight  
Press the  
button on the  
remote to go to the next screen.  
d. The Channel Scan screen will be  
displayed; default choice is Scan.  
Press the OK button on the  
remote control to commence the  
search for available channels to  
be stored into memory.  
If you do not want to scan for  
channels at this time, press the  
button on the remote to highlight  
Skip Scan and then press the OK  
button.  
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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 direction to point your  
antenna. The channel availability through cable  
depends upon which channels your cable operator  
supplies in Clear QAM; consult your cable  
operator for more information.  
f. When finished, the Complete  
screen will be displayed to  
informed that the HDTV has  
completed the Initial Setup.  
Press the OK button on the  
remote control to exit and begin  
watching TV.  
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2.10 Watching a TV Program  
Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections  
are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge  
protector.  
1.  
2.  
Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the  
front will change from orange to white.  
There are 3 options for selecting your programming:  
a. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA  
input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing  
the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.  
b. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by an  
HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by  
pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.  
c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by a  
Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button  
on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.  
Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not,  
make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and  
you have selected the correct video input source.  
3.  
When using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote or the +/- buttons on the side  
of the HDTV to change the channel. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV  
and on the remote, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI,  
Component and AV inputs.  
2.11 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings  
Volume  
To increase the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote  
control until the desired level is reached.  
TV Channels  
To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the  
HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it depressed until the desired  
channel is reached. Note: Channel up and down will only operate in DTV and TV modes.  
Wide  
Using this feature, you can watch video content in different size modes on the HDTV. Press the WIDE  
button on the remote control to switch among the modes.  
Fore more information see Section 3.17 - Understanding Viewing Modes, on page 47.  
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2.12 Program Information  
Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be  
displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner.  
Press the  
or  
button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you pause at a channel, the  
program list will update with the program schedule for the channel and the window will show the live  
program for that channel. Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature.  
2.13 Information on HDTV Status  
When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner  
is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV.  
Audio is Stereo  
TV Channel  
Number  
Station Name: provided  
by Broadcaster  
Program Information:  
Provided by Broadcaster  
Source  
is Cable  
Program  
Rating  
NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)  
Closed Caption  
is available  
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Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustment of  
HDTV  
3.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)  
The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function  
settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other  
settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.  
The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and  
Parental Controls. The main menu options may very depending on your selected input source.  
Note: Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for  
Parental Controls.  
1.  
2.  
Press the MENU button on the remote control or the  
side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will be  
shown on the screen.  
Press the  
or  
button on the remote control or the  
VOL + or VOL – button on the side of the HDTV to  
select one of the other menu options.  
Picture Adjust  
Audio Adjust  
TV Tuner Setup  
Setup  
Parental Controls  
3.  
Once the menu option is displayed, press the  
or  
button on the remote control or the  
CH + or CH – button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust.  
4.  
Press the  
button on the remote control or the VOL – button on the side of the HDTV to  
begin adjustment of the item.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Press OK when finished.  
Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu.  
Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the OSD  
completely.  
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3.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment  
3.2.1 Picture Mode  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page. Press the  
the Picture Mode selection.  
button to highlight  
Use the  
or  
button to choose from Custom,  
Standard, Movie and Game.  
If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the  
Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments  
available for you are for the Backlight and  
Advanced Video; the rest are preset.  
3.2.2 Backlight  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Backlight  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear  
and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum  
and maximum available levels. Use the or 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 picture.  
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3.2.3 Brightness  
Press the  
button to highlight the Brightness selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to  
see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed  
out.  
3.2.4 Contrast  
Press the  
button to highlight the Contrast selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed  
out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture.  
3.2.5 Color  
Press the  
button to highlight the Color selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the color and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Color Indicator Bar so you can see the color level between the minimum and maximum available  
levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.  
The Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture.  
3.2.6 Tint  
Press the  
button to highlight the Tint selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small  
Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position.  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for  
a realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct. If people’s faces look too  
orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of this is often too much color  
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3.2.7 Sharpness  
Press the  
button to highlight the Sharpness selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the sharpness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Sharpness Indicator Bar so you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture.  
3.2.8 Color Temperature  
Press the  
button to highlight the option for  
Color Temperature selection.  
The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting.  
Press the  
or  
button if you want to choose  
the Normal or Custom option.  
If you choose the Custom option, then a new  
menu will be displayed showing the primary color  
items, Red, Green and Blue. Press the  
to highlight the color you wish to adjust.  
button  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the color and  
the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar  
as before. Use the  
color.  
or  
button to adjust the  
Press the OK button when finished. Repeat the  
procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.  
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3.2.9 Advanced Video  
Press the  
button to highlight the option for  
Advanced Video selection and press 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). Use this feature to diminish  
picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image  
motion content that may be present in the picture.  
Press the  
or  
button to choose from the Off,  
Low, Medium or Strong setting.  
Black Level Extender  
Press the  
button to highlight Black Level Extender. Use this feature to increase the picture  
reproduction performance in the dark areas of the picture. Press the  
On or Off.  
or  
button to turn this feature  
White Peak Limiter  
Press the  
button to highlight White Peak Limiter. Use this feature to limit excessive white in bright  
areas of the picture, caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from the antenna or cable.  
Press the  
or  
button to turn this feature On or Off.  
CTI  
Press the  
button to highlight CTI (Color Transient Improvement). This feature can be used to reduce  
the time taken to transition from one color to another. The effect will be seen as sharpening the border  
between colors. Press the  
or  
button to choose from the Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting.  
Flesh Tone  
Press the  
button to highlight Flesh Tone. In some cases, activation of this feature can result in a  
more pleasing production of sky and flesh color. Press the  
or  
button to turn this feature On or Off.  
Adaptive Luma  
Press the  
lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will look too dark; activation of this feature will  
raise the APL to counteract this effect. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off.  
button to highlight Adaptive Luma. Large areas of darkness in a picture will result in a  
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3.3 DTV / TV Input Audio  
Adjustment  
3.3.1 Volume  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page. Press the tton to display the  
AUDIO ADJUST page.  
Press the  
Press the  
button to highlight the Volume selection.  
button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available  
levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.  
The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on  
the remote or the side of the TV is pressed.  
3.3.2 Bass  
Press the  
button to highlight the Bass selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the bass and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Bass Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the bass level between the zero and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust for bass boost or attenuation.  
3.3.3 Treble  
Press the  
button to highlight the Treble selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Treble Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation.  
3.3.4 Balance  
Press the  
button to highlight the Balance selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the balance and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Balance Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the balance adjustment to the left or right of the  
nominal position. Use the  
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3.3.5 Surround  
Press the  
button to highlight the Surround selection.  
Press the  
button to select for the simulated 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. You may want to turn-off the internal  
speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System.  
3.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup  
When you first used your VW42L you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial  
Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER  
SETUP menu.  
3.4.1 Tuner Mode  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page. Press the  
the TV page.  
button to display  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Tuner Mode  
Press the  
button to choose Cable or Air  
(Antenna) depending upon which equipment you  
have attached to the DTV / TV Input.  
3.4.2 Auto Search  
Press the  
button to highlight the Auto Search  
selection.  
Press the  
button to Auto Search for TV  
channels available. The TV will automatically  
search for analog and digital channels.  
3.4.3 Skip Channel  
After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will  
be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Select the channel  
you wish to remove, press the MENU and  
buttons to open the TV TUNER SETUP menu and then  
press the button to highlight SKIP CHANNEL. Press the button to select this channel to be skipped  
when using the CH+ or CH- button. You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons  
on the remote control.  
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3.4.4 Time Zone  
Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will  
ensure that the correct program times are shown  
after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote  
control.  
Press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the Auto Search  
Press the  
button to select your area.  
3.4.5 Daylight Saving  
As for Time Zone, setting the daylight saving time  
for your area will ensure that the correct program  
times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the  
the Daylight Saving selection. Press the button to select On or Off.  
button to highlight  
3.5 DTV / TV Input Setup  
3.5.1 Language  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page. Press the  
SETUP page is displayed.  
button until the  
Press the  
button to highlight the Language  
selection. The default is English.  
Press the  
button to select Français or Español.  
3.5.2 Sleep Timer  
Press the  
button to highlight the Sleep Timer  
selection. Press the  
button to select the timer  
to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
3.5.3 Analog Closed Caption  
When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu.  
Press the  
button to highlight the Analog CC selection.  
Press the  
button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1  
or CC2.  
3.5.4 Digital Closed Caption  
When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in the Setup menu.  
Press the  
Press the  
button to highlight the Digital CC selection.  
button to select Service 1.  
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3.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style  
When selecting Digital Closed 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 Broadcast which  
means the style is the same as the broadcast  
channel has chosen for transmission.  
Press the  
button to select Custom.  
The Custom page allows you to change the font  
size and color, the background color, and the  
transparency of the Closed Caption.  
3.5.6 Reset All Settings  
Press the  
button to highlight the Reset All  
Settings selection.  
Press the  
button to reset the TV to the default  
factory settings.  
Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control  
Password.  
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3.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control  
3.6.1 Channel Block  
If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental  
Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized  
password has been entered and accepted by the TV.  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page. Press the  
the PARENTAL page.  
button to display  
The Password must be entered before the TV will  
continue with Parental settings. The default  
password set in the factory is 0 0 0 0. If you are  
going to use the Parental Control feature you  
should change the password.  
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.  
The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password.  
Press the  
button to highlight the Channel  
Block selection.  
Press the  
button to turn it on or off.  
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3.6.2 TV Rating  
Follow the procedure in the previous section 3.6.1  
to display the Parental Control menu and then  
press the  
selection.  
button to highlight the TV Rating  
button and the Block TV Rating panel  
Press the  
will be displayed.  
In the Block TV Rating panel you can customize  
the program blocking of the following TV ratings:  
Y – All children  
Y7 – Older children  
G – General audience  
PG – Guidance suggested  
14 – Strongly cautioned  
MA – Mature audience  
You can also customize the TV ratings for the  
following content:  
A – Sexual dialog  
D – Sexual dialog  
L – Adult language  
S – Sexual situations  
V - Violence  
FV – Fantasy violence  
Press the  
or  
button to navigate through the TV rating options. Press the  
button to block  
(locked) or allow (unlocked).  
3.6.3 Movie Rating  
Press the  
button to highlight the Movie Rating selection.  
Press the  
button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed.  
In the Block Movie Rating panel you can  
customize the program blocking of the following  
Movie ratings:  
G – General audience  
PG – Parental guidance suggested  
PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of  
age or older  
R – Mature audience  
NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age  
X – No one under 17 years of age  
Press the  
or  
button to navigate through the Movie rating options. Press the  
button to block  
(locked) or allow (unlocked).  
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3.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming  
Follow the procedure in the previous section 3.6.1  
to display the Parental Control menu and then  
press the  
button to highlight the Block Unrated  
TV selection.  
Press the  
button to turn-on or turn-off the  
blocking of programming that does not have a  
rating.  
3.6.5 Change the Password  
Press the  
button to highlight the Access Code  
Edit selection.  
Press the  
button and the new Password panel  
will be displayed.  
Enter the new, 4-digit password using the number  
buttons on the remote. Enter it a second time to  
confirm you entered it correctly.  
Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.  
The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password.  
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3.7 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 3.2. The menu difference is that there is  
no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental  
Control adjustments.  
3.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment  
The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way  
for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in  
section 3.3. The menu difference is that there is  
no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental  
Control adjustments.  
3.9 HDMI Input Setup  
The Setup menu operates in the same way for the  
HDMI Input as for the TV input in section 3.4. The  
menu difference is that there is no icon along the  
top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.  
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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  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
3.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment  
The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way  
for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the  
DTV / TV input in section 3.3.  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
3.12 Video Input Setup  
The Setup menu operates in the same way for  
Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV  
input in section 3.4. The menu difference is that  
there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments.  
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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  
difference is that there is no icon along the top for  
DTV / TV adjustments.  
3.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment  
The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same  
way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in  
section 3.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and  
Color Temperature.  
3.14.1 Auto Adjust  
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen  
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE  
adjustment page. Press the  
the Auto Adjust selection.  
button to highlight  
Press the  
button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to  
the PC signal timing automatically.  
3.14.2 Backlight  
Press the  
button to highlight the Backlight selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear  
and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum  
and maximum available levels. Use the or 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 picture.  
3.14.3 Brightness  
Press the  
button to highlight the Brightness selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
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The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to  
see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed  
out.  
3.14.4 Contrast  
Press the  
button to highlight the Contrast selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a  
small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum  
available levels. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the level.  
The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed  
out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture.  
3.14.5 Color Temperature  
Press the  
button to highlight the option for  
Color Temperature selection.  
The default is COOL; this is the 6500K setting.  
Press the  
or  
button if you want to choose  
the Normal or Custom option.  
If you choose the Custom option, then a new  
menu will be displayed showing the primary color  
items, Red, Green and Blue. Press the  
to highlight the color you wish to adjust.  
button  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the color and  
the menu page will disappear and be replaced by  
a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar  
as before. Use the  
color.  
or  
button to adjust the  
Press the OK button when finished. Repeat the  
procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.  
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3.14.6 H-SIZE  
Press the  
button to highlight the H-Size selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the  
the horizontal size.  
or  
button to adjust  
3.14.7 H. Position  
Press the  
button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection.  
Press the  
button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Use the  
or  
button to  
adjust the horizontal position.  
3.14.8 V. Position  
Press the  
button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection.  
Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the  
the vertical position.  
or  
button to adjust  
3.14.9 Fine Tune  
Press the  
button to highlight the Fine Tune selection.  
Press the button to start tuning the to the PC signal. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the tuning.  
3.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment  
The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way  
for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in  
section 3.3. The menu difference is that there are  
no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental  
Control adjustments.  
3.16 PC Input Setup  
The Setup menu operates in the same way for the  
PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 3.4.  
The menu difference is that there is no icon along  
the top for TV adjustments and no Closed Caption.  
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3.17 Understanding Viewing Modes  
Normal Mode  
The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are  
added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are  
displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred  
to as pan-and-scan or full frame. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9  
(widescreen), and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3).  
Wide Mode  
When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode,  
the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen.  
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the  
display image fills the TV screen. If you are watching a widescreen  
(1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will still be black  
bars at the top and bottom.  
When watching a standard definition 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source)  
the picture will fill the screen but will be stretched horizontally; people  
will look fatter than they are.  
Zoom Mode  
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1, 1.85:1, or 2.35:1 source)  
program or movie, the display image is zoomed proportionally to fill the  
width of the screen. The top and bottom are cut off to remove most of  
the source material’s black bars. This mode is good for programs or  
movies with sub-titles.  
Panoramic Mode  
When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode,  
the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched  
horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. The center  
of the image is not stretched.  
Note: Viewing modes are saved based on input. For example, you lasted watched a DVD in  
widescreen mode and then watched TV in standard mode. When you switch back to DVD input, the  
viewing mode will return to widescreen.  
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3.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode  
Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures 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 displayed in a small window (sub screen). The sub-screen can be set to small, medium or  
large.  
See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources.  
SUB  
DTV / TV  
AV  
Component  
RGB  
HDMI  
MAIN  
DTV / TV  
AV  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Component  
RGB  
9
9
9
9
9
9
HDMI  
9
9
9” – Indicates which inputs are available for PIP mode.  
*When HDMI is used for the Sub-Screen it cannot support 1080i.  
3.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings  
The PIP channel is independent of the main TV channel.  
To change the PIP channel, press the PIP CH + or - button  
on the remote control.  
Repeated pressing of the PIP button will turn on, turn off the  
PIP mode.  
Repeated pressing of the PIP  
INPUT button will cycle through  
the inputs for PIP. This button  
has no effect when PIP is off.  
Press the PIP SIZE button to alternate between Small,  
Medium and Large PIP sizes.  
You can swap the program that is in the main picture with the program in the PIP sub-picture. To swap  
the main picture program with the PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. If you  
press SWAP again, it will return the program to the main picture.  
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3.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer  
The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the LCD HDTV automatically.  
To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control:  
1.  
2.  
Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of  
you screen.  
Press the SLEEP button one or more times to select the time you want. The choices are 30,  
60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
To turn off the sleep time using the remote control, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears  
on the screen.  
3.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote  
Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite  
remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on  
how to program the remote. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV  
units), first try 11758 and then, if that does not work, 10178. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 4-  
digit code, try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 3-digit code  
(Echostar or Dish Network for example), use code 627.  
Note: Some buttons may not function as expected on your cable or satellite remote. Typically power,  
volume and mute will work.  
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Chapter 4 Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
and  
4.1 Maintenance  
Important  
1.  
2.  
Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV.  
Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such  
chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to  
peel.  
Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control  
1.  
2.  
Use the VIZIO soft cloth (included) for cleaning.  
If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with  
diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to  
prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after  
cleaning.  
Cleaning the Screen  
1.  
2.  
Use a soft cotton cloth to gently clean the screen.  
The screen glass is very fragile. Do not scrape it with any sharp object. Do not press or tap  
the screen to avoid cracking. When the screen is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth  
moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth  
before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a  
dry cloth after cleaning.  
4.2 Troubleshooting Guide  
If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the  
following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the  
display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-949-668-0588 or e-  
mail us at [email protected].  
Problem  
Solution  
No power.  
Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo).  
Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket.  
Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the power outlet to verify that the  
outlet is supplying the proper voltage.  
No sound.  
Check your audio connection  
Press MUTE on the remote control, so that mute symbol disappears from the screen  
Check your audio settings, your TV audio may be set to SAP, min or speakers off  
Press the Volume + (Up) key on your remote control  
Make sure that headphones are not connected  
If the screen is black.  
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Problem  
Solution  
Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video  
image.  
output port on the back of the 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.  
Adjust brightness and contrast.  
Check Source settings.  
Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it  
appear.  
is securely connected.  
Control buttons do not work.  
Press only one button at a time.  
Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are inserted correctly  
work.  
Batteries could be weak.  
There appears to be image For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If HD  
quality issues.  
content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source. Standard,  
analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV  
has video that is many times better than old TV’s and so you can see interference  
and deficiencies you did not know you had.  
You cannot see a picture.  
Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.  
Make sure that the power button is turned on.  
Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source.  
If your TV is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any key on  
your keyboard to “wake” your computer.  
You see a distorted picture or You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or  
hear unusual sound.  
fluorescent lights. If you have not mounted it on the wall, try moving your TV to  
another location to see if this is the cause of the problem.  
The picture has abnormal Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back  
patterns.  
of your TV.  
Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV. Compare the  
video input source’s specifications with your TV specifications.  
The display image does not If you are using RGB mode, make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen  
cover the entire screen.  
Display (OSD) are set correctly.  
If you are using TV, AV-C, AV-S or Component with 480i input, use the WIDE button  
on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes.  
You can see a picture but you Make sure that the volume is not turned down.  
cannot hear sound.  
Make sure that the sound is not muted.  
Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly.  
The TV has pixels that are Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision  
always dark or colored.  
technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your LCD HDTV may not display.  
Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do  
not constitute a defective product.  
You see “noise” or “trash” on When your LCD HDTV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the  
the screen.  
signal is up-converted (increased) to match your TV’s display capabilities. Up-  
converting can cause noise or trash.  
You switch to a different input The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. If the sound  
and the volume changes. level is higher or lower from another source, then the loudness will change.  
You switch to a different input The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input  
and the screen size changes. (AV, Component, HDMI and TV).  
Tips for High-Definition Users. The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content.  
Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB.  
However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image  
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Problem  
Solution  
distortions can occur.  
Tips for Letterbox Content Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly  
Users.  
formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions. The LCD HDTV has the capability of  
expanding this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image  
accuracy. To use this function, press the “ZOOM” key on the remote control and  
cycle among the available options.  
4.3 Telephone & Technical Support  
Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in  
unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem  
over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please  
contact our Support Department at the number below.  
Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence.  
For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone.  
Tel: (949)668-0588  
Hours of operations:  
6:00am – 6:00pm PST Monday – Friday  
10:00am – 2:00pm PST Saturday – Sunday  
Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of purchase available before you call.  
VIZIO  
39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618  
Tel: (949) 668.0588 Fax: (949) 668-9099  
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4.4 Compliance  
Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for  
each area.  
USA  
UL  
Canada  
Germany  
UK  
CSA  
VDE  
BASE/BS  
Japan  
Electric Appliance Control Act  
4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
4.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Notice:  
1.  
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
2.  
3.  
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with  
the emission limits.  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized  
modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such  
interference.  
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Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information  
5.1 Specifications  
Specifications  
Panel  
42” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio  
1366 x 768 pixels  
Resolution  
Pixel (Dot) Pitch  
0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V)  
Display Compatibility HDTV (720P)  
Signal Compatibility  
Colors  
480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)  
16.77 Million (8-bit)  
500 cd/m2 (typical)  
1000:1 (typical)  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Response Time  
Viewing Angle  
Inputs  
8mS (typical)  
Up to 178° (horizontal and vertical)  
1x Co-axial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 2x HDMI™ with HDCP (plus 1x Stereo Audio RCA for  
DVI source), 2x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio, 1x S-  
Video (AV1) plus Stereo Audio, 2x Composite Video (AV1 & AV2)  
Outputs  
1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio (from digital TV only), 1x Analog Audio  
Features  
PIP, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive De-  
Interlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input, NTSC Video decoding via  
Video (Composite, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video via HDMI™, Component  
or RGB, HDTV via HDMI™, Component (Set-Top Box required), Computer 640x480,  
800x600, 1024x768, 1366x768 via RGB, Sound Enhancement  
Speakers  
Built-in, 10W x 2  
Panel Life  
Power  
60,000 hours to half the original brightness  
Input  
IEC Connector for direct power line connection  
100 ~ 240Vac at 50/60Hz  
280 W  
Voltage Range  
Power Consumption  
Environmental Conditions  
Operating  
Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft  
Non-Operating  
Dimensions  
Net Weight  
Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft  
40.5” W x 28.4” H x 9.7” D with stand; 40.5” W x 27.3” H x 3.9” D without stand  
48.5 lbs with stand; 46.4 lbs without stand  
Gross Weight  
Certifications  
60.7 lbs  
CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B, ICE-003, BETS-7  
*Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.  
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5.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions  
Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound.  
Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height.  
For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall.  
Aspect Ratio (16x9): “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional  
TV. For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall.  
Digital TV (DTV): Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain  
information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency.  
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480P,  
in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is the quality used by most DVD players.  
EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels.  
HDTV Monitor (sometimes called HDTV Ready): A set that can display HDTV programming if you have  
a separate HDTV tuner, HD Cable Set-Top Box or HD Satellite Set-Top-Box Receiver.  
HDTV Tuner (also decoder, receiver, set-top box): A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV  
signals for display. It may be stand-alone or integrated in the set.  
High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least  
720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and Dolby digital surround sound.  
HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels.  
Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate set-  
top box to receive over-the-air DTV signals.  
Interlace Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then  
filling the in the even lines (this happens instantaneously).  
Plug-and-Play or Digital Cable Ready: A DTV or other device for digital cable consumers that plugs  
directly into the cable jack and does not require a separate set-top box. Plug-and-Play TV owners must  
obtain a CableCARD from their cable company in order to view scrambled programming services.  
Progressive Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively  
(progressively).  
Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television transmission that may be displayed with fewer  
than 480 progressively scanned lines (480P) in 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 format. 480 interlaced (480i) is the quality  
of today’s analog TV system.  
Source: Buying a Digital Television, CEA, HDTV Guide, 2005  
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)  
and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition (CERC) have made a new tip sheet available for digital  
television (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor. The file may be  
downloaded online at www.dtv.gov. While you’re there, check out the other useful information in the FCC  
is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition.  
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5.3 Index  
Tint, 31  
DTV Special Features  
Closed Caption, 36  
Closed Caption Style, 37  
Language, 36  
A
Accessories, 4  
Adjustments  
Closed Caption, 11  
Reset, 37  
Selecting the Screen Size, 27, 46, 53  
Selecting the Screen Size, 11  
Stepping through TV Channels, 27  
Volume, 8, 27, 49  
Sleep Timer, 36  
DTV Tuner Setup  
Auto Search, 35  
Daylight Saving, 36  
Skip Channel, 35  
Time Zone, 36  
Advanced Video Features  
Adaptive Luma, 33  
Black Level Extender, 33  
CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 33  
DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 33  
Flesh Tone, 33  
Tuner Mode, 35  
DVI  
Connecting your DVD Player, 19  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 16  
White Peak Limiter, 33  
G
C
Glossary, 53  
Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 48  
Coax (RF)  
Connecting for DTV, 14  
Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 18  
Component  
H
HDMI  
Connecting your DVD Player, 19  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 15  
HDMI Input  
Connecting your DVD Player, 20  
Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 17  
Composite (AV)  
Connecting your Basic Set-Top Box, 18  
Connecting your DVD Player, 21  
Controls  
Audio Adjustment, 41  
Picture Adjustment, 41  
Setup, 41  
Front Panel, 8  
Side Panel, 8  
I
Inputs  
Antenna, 3  
D
DTV  
Connectors, 13  
Rear Label, 9  
Installation  
Audio Adjustment, 34  
Parental Control, 38  
Picture Adjustment, 30  
Special Features, 36  
Tuner Setup, 35  
DTV Audio Adjust  
Balance, 34  
Base removal, 5  
Preparation, 5  
Safety Instructions, 2  
Wall Mounting, 5, 24  
O
OSD  
Bass, 34  
Simulated Surround Sound, 35  
Speakers On/Off, 35  
Treble, 34  
Brightness Adjustment, 52  
Closed Caption Selection, 11  
Color Adjustment, 13  
Contrast Adjustment, 52  
Volume, 34  
DTV Picture Adjust  
Advanced Video, 33  
Backlight, 30, 43  
Brightness, 31, 43  
Color, 31  
P
Parental Control  
Color Temperature, 32, 44  
Contrast, 31, 44  
Picture Mode, 30  
Sharpness, 32  
Block Unrated Programming, 40  
Channel Block, 38  
Movie Rating, 39  
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Password change, 40  
TV Rating, 39  
TV Audio Adjust  
Balance, 34  
PC Input  
Bass, 34  
Audio Adjustment, 45  
Picture Adjustment, 43  
Setup, 45  
Simulated Surround Sound, 35  
Speakers On/Off, 35  
Treble, 34  
PC Picture Adjust  
Auto Adjust, 43  
Volume, 34  
TV Picture Adjust  
Advanced Video, 33  
Backlight, 30, 43  
Brightness, 31, 43  
Color, 31  
Fine Tune, 45  
Horizontal Position, 45  
Horizontal Size, 45  
Vertical Position, 45  
PC Resolutions, 23  
PIP and POP Inputs, 47  
Color Temperature, 32, 44  
Contrast, 31, 44  
Picture Mode, 30  
Sharpness, 32  
R
Tint, 31  
TV Special Features  
Closed Caption, 36  
Language, 36  
Remote  
Batteries, 12  
Layout, 10, 12  
Range, 12  
Reset, 37  
Sleep Timer, 36  
TV Tuner Setup, 35  
Auto Search, 35  
Skip Channel, 35  
Tuner Mode, 35  
Remote Control  
Setting the Sleep Timer, 48  
Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your  
VIZIO TV, 48  
RGB  
Connecting your PC, 22  
V
S
Video Input  
Audio Adjustment, 42  
Parental Control, 43  
Picture Adjustment, 42  
Setup, 42  
Screen Size explanation, 46  
S-Video  
Connecting your DVD Player, 21  
Connecting your VCR, 22  
Connecting your Video Camera, 22  
W
Watching TV  
T
Basic Adjustments, 27  
Basic connections, 24  
First Startup, 24  
Getting your Programs, 27  
Program Information, 28  
Status Information, 28  
Technical Specifications, 52  
Troubleshooting Guide, 49  
TV  
Audio Adjustment, 34  
Parental Control, 38  
Picture Adjustment, 30  
Special Features, 36  
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