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Vizio L42 is an LCD High-Definition Television with SRS TruSurround XT technology, designed to provide you with an immersive viewing experience. Its high-quality display offers stunning visuals and vibrant colors, making it ideal for watching movies, TV shows, and playing games. With its HDMI connectivity, you can easily connect to various devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and laptops. Additionally, the L42 features a built-in tuner, allowing you to access over-the-air channels without the need for an external set-top box.
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VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO L42 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 L42 High
Definition Television.
For assistance, please call 714-668-0588 or email us at
[email protected]
.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at
www.vizioce.com
or call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
We recommend you register your VIZIO L42
HDTV either at our website
www.vizioce.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 onsite 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 L42.
A S L __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Purchase Date _____________________
VIZIO is a registered trademark of V, Inc.
TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
"DCDi by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.
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THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the L42 LCD
HDTV.
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Unplug the power cord before cleaning the L42 LCD HDTV. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the L42 LCD HDTV. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.
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When moving the L42 LCD HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form on the housing. Do not turn on the L42 LCD HDTV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.
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Do not place the L42 LCD HDTV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the L42 LCD HDTV falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the L42 LCD HDTV.
• A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the L42 LCD HDTV and any heat source, i.e. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install the product close to smoke. Operating the product close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock.
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Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the L42 LCD
HDTV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the L42 LCD HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push any object into the slot on the L42 LCD HDTV cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the L42 LCD HDTV.
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The L42 LCD HDTV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
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The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer.
• The L42 LCD HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
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Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Only the marked power source can be used for the product. Any power source other than the specified one may cause fire or electric shock.
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Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.
• Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect the L42 LCD HDTV from damage due to power surges.
• Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, the risk of electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, please contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair the product yourself.
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Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the product is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of the product may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not install the product in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating the product in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.
• Follow instructions for moving the product. Ensure that the power connector and any other cables are unplugged before moving the product.
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Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Pulling the power cable itself may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. When the product will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector.
• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.
• Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller.
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If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer: o
The power connector fails or frays. o
Liquid sprays or any object drops into the L42 LCD HDTV. o
The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture. o
The Display is dropped or damaged in any way. o
The performance of the Display changes substantially.
• Operating environment. Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ~ 2000m)
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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.
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Opening the Package
Your VIZIO L42 HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that have been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the L42 HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.
The L42 HDTV weighs approximately 100lb (45kg) and about 43” wide x 32” tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV.
The glass surface 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 L42 HDTV
VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics
AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors)
Power Cord
VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth
This User Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Registration Card
VIP Services Brochure
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Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO
L42 HDTV are sold separately
Wall Mounts
High Definition Cables
Extra or replacement Remote
VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO L42 HDTV
To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizioce.com
or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623)
Installation Preparation
Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV.
The power consumption of the TV is about 380W, 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.vizioce.com
.
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Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting
The VIZIO L42HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the L42HDTV 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
L42HDTV.
2. Place the L42HDTV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV.
3. Remove the four (4) screws on each side of the back panel of the L42HDTV located near the bottom so that the stand base can be removed (see Figure A).
4. Gently pull the stand away from the L42HDTV by grasping firmly on the base.
Figure A
5. Now, the L42HDTV can fir securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV (see Figure B).
Please make sure to read the instructions of your specific mount to properly hang the L42HDTV.
Figure B
To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO L42HDTV, 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
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections .................................................................. 9
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................10
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control.......................................................................................................................12
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ..............................................................................................15
1.4.2 Remote Control Range ..............................................................................................................................15
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment .................................................................................. 16
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................16
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player ............................................................................................................................17
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................17
2.2.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................19
2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)..................................................................................................................................20
2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video .....................................................................................................................21
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................22
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................24
2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...........................................................................................................25
2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...................................................................................................................................26
2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................26
2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................27
2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .........................................................................................27
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ..............................................................................................................28
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................29
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television...................................................................30
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................30
3.2 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................32
3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings .................................................................................................................32
3.4 DTV Channel Information..................................................................................................................................33
3.5 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................34
3.6 Information on LCD HDTV Status .....................................................................................................................35
3.6.1 No PIP or POP ..........................................................................................................................................35
3.6.2 With PIP and POP .....................................................................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV...................................................................39
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................39
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................40
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................40
4.2.2 Backlight ....................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.3 Contrast .....................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.4 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.5 Color ..........................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................42
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................43
4.3.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................44
4.4 DTV / TV Input Special Features.......................................................................................................................44
4.4.1 Language...................................................................................................................................................44
4.4.2 Sleep Timer ...............................................................................................................................................44
4.4.3 Analog Closed Caption ..............................................................................................................................44
4.4.4 Digital Closed Caption ...............................................................................................................................45
4.4.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ......................................................................................................................45
4.4.6 PIP Position ...............................................................................................................................................45
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4.4.7 Reset All Settings ......................................................................................................................................45
4.5 TV Tuner Setup .................................................................................................................................................46
4.5.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................46
4.5.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................46
4.5.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................46
4.6 DTV Tuner Setup ..............................................................................................................................................47
4.6.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................47
4.6.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................47
4.6.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................47
4.6.4 Digital Audio Out........................................................................................................................................47
4.6.5 Time Zone .................................................................................................................................................48
4.6.6 Daylight Saving..........................................................................................................................................48
4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control........................................................................................................................48
4.7.1 Parental Lock Enable.................................................................................................................................48
4.7.2 TV Rating...................................................................................................................................................49
4.7.3 Movie Rating..............................................................................................................................................49
4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming..................................................................................................................50
4.7.5 Change the Password ...............................................................................................................................50
4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment .........................................................................................................................51
4.9 Video Input Audio Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................51
4.10 Video Input Special Features ..........................................................................................................................51
4.11 Video Input Parental Control ...........................................................................................................................52
4.12 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................52
4.12.1 Auto Adjust ..............................................................................................................................................52
4.12.2 H-SIZE.....................................................................................................................................................52
4.12.3 Horizontal Shift ........................................................................................................................................52
4.12.4 Vertical Shift ............................................................................................................................................52
4.12.5 Fine Tune ................................................................................................................................................52
4.13 PC Input Audio Adjustment .............................................................................................................................53
4.14 PC Input Special Features ..............................................................................................................................53
4.14.1 Understanding Viewing Features.............................................................................................................54
4.14.2 Viewing Modes ........................................................................................................................................54
4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode.............................................................................55
4.14.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...........................................................................................................55
4.14.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...........................................................................................................................56
4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control.........................................................................................57
4.15.1 Programming for VCR .............................................................................................................................57
4.15.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box.......................................................................................................57
4.15.3 Programming for DVD Player ..................................................................................................................58
4.15.4 Searching for Component Codes ............................................................................................................58
4.16 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ..................................................................................................................58
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.............................................................59
5.1 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................59
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................................................................59
5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ........................................................................................................................61
5.4 Compliance .......................................................................................................................................................62
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement......................................................................................................62
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information ...........................................................................63
6.1 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................63
6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions ........................................................................................................................64
6.3 Index .................................................................................................................................................................65
6.4 Limited Product Warranty..................................................................................................................................67
6.4.1 VIZIO EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY...............................................................................................67
6.5 Component Program Codes..............................................................................................................................68
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Chapter 1
Basic Controls and Connections
1.1
Front Panel
Power LED – Lights green when powered on, yellow 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
Side Panel Controls
Power (
) – Switch the L42HDTV on by pressing the button once.
Press the button again to the L42HDTV off.
Menu – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a submenu 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, AV2, Component 1,
Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. 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.
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1.3
Rear Panel Connections
Left Portion
1 2 3
1.
2.
DTV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable for Digital TV.*
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 black color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
3. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only.
* For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org
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Right Portion
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10
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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.vizioce.com
or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
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.vizioce.com
or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
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.
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.
9. 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 yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
10. 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. The S-Video connector in the red area is associated with AV2 and if connected will take priority over AV2
RCA connector.
11. 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.
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1.4
VIZIO Universal Remote Control
The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages.
VIZIO Remote Control Button Description
SET – This button starts all programming of the 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.
TV – This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to operate the L42HDTV.
VCR – This button selects a programmed VCR.
CABLE – This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box.
DVD – This button selects a programmed DVD player.
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.
- / ENTER – This button works as a DASH button in the DTV mode. 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: This is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of the remote). If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the remote to set the functions back to TV.
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WIDE/Record – This button cycles through the available screen formats.
The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Note: in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 and 16:9.
This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control.
SLEEP/Pause – This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to 120 minutes. Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.
MTS/Play – This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or
Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. Additionally, this button plays the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.
CC/Stop – This button will select the Closed Caption mode. The options are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 OR TEXT4.
Additionally, this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.
TV/Previous Chapter – Repeated pressing of this button switches between
DTV and TV programming. Note : this button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO L42HDTV.
This button also functions as a DVD Previous
Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control.
AV/Reverse – Repeated pressing of this button with switch between AV1 and AV2 inputs. Additionally, this button rewinds the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.
COMPONENT/Forward – Repeated pressing of this button with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Additionally, this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.
HDMI/ Next Chapter – Repeated pressing of this button will switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. Additionally, this button functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the remote control.
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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 or POP mode.
PIP INPUT – Press the button to choose the PIP input. Note: The TV must be in PIP/POP mode for this button to be functional. For additional information regarding the PIP/POP options, see section 4.14.3 - Picture-In-
Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page 55.
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 subscreen while in PIP/POP mode.
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1.4.1
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.
1.4.2
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.
1.4.3
VIZIO Universal 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 L42HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
Connection
Quality (type)
Connector
Rear
Panel
Color
Codes
Description
Best
(digital)
Best
(digital)
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Good
(analog)
Best
(analog)
Better
(analog)
Good
(analog)
White
Black
Blue
Green and
Purple
Red
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.
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the High Definition content.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard
NTSC TV using antenna or cable.
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.
Component 1/2 - 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.
S-Video (AV2) - 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
(analog)
Yellow and
Orange
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide
AV1/2 (Composite) - The complete video signal is carried through this single pin connector. This is the most commonly used video connection.
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Connecting Your DVD Player
You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your L42HDTV – HDMI, Component, S-
Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.
2.2.1
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 L42HDTV for optimal results.
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less.
See www.VIZIOCE.com
or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
Connecting your DVD Player (Best):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Note: a) b)
Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.
If you are already using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI 2 connection.
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
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For DVD Players with DVI:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD
HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
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Using Component Video
Connecting your DVD Player (Better):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Note: a) b)
Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
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 LCD 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 LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.
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 DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the
Component 2 connections coded by the purple area.
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
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Using S-Video (AV2)
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (red area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable 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 AV2 input (orange area) at the rear of the
LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.
Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
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Using Composite (AV) Video
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
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 AV1 group
(yellow color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player.
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.
Note: a) If you are already using the AV1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the AV1 input for the DVD player, and you are not using the S-Video input for another component, you can connect the DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by the orange area. b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
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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 or less. See www.vizioce.com
or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
Connecting your Set-Top Box (Best):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.
Note: a) b) c)
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(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection.
If you are already using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the HDMI 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 2 connection.
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 Set-Top Boxes with DVI:
1.
2.
3.
Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
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
LCD HDTV.
4.
5.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD 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: d) e)
The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection.
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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Using Component Video
Connecting your Set-Top Box (Better):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Note: a) b)
Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
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 LCD 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 LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.
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 orange area.
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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Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn off the power to the LCD 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
AV2 group (red area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the 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 AV2 input (orange area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.
Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD 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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2.5
Connecting Coaxial (RF)
2.5.1
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV.
Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV.
Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD
HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.
Note: a) b) c) d)
Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Refer to the program guides, or consult your cable, satellite or TV station operator.
Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org
for detailed information.
Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded.
For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at www.VIZIOCE.com
or call 1-888-
VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623).
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Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV.
Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the
DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV.
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.
2.5.3
Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn off the power to the LCD 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 LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR.
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD 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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Connecting an external Receiver/Amp
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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.
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.
Press the on the remote control to select the Audio Adjust menu.
Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS.
Press the 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 (black area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
This is active when receiving digital audio with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.
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Connecting a PC Computer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Note: a) b) c)
Turn off the power to the LCD 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 (purple area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer.
Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the Remote Control.
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.
Refer to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.
A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store.
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Chapter 3
Setting Up to Watch Television
For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6.
3.1
Basic LCD HDTV Start Up
1. Connecting the Power Cable
Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.
2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the LCD HDTV
(see pages 16 ~ 29 for detailed steps)
3. Turning Power On
Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the LCD HDTV, or press the Power ON
(Red) button on the remote control.
4. Select Input Source
Select the Input Source for the LCD 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, Component 1,
Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.
5. Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable
If an antenna or cable source is connected to the DTV/TV input, you will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels..
Please follow the instructions below: a. Select TV input (see Step 4 above) by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the LCD
HDTV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. The screen will show ‘snow’ and an OSD panel that says, “Initial Setup” b. The Language option is highlighted and the default is
English. If you wish to change the
OSD language to Français or
Español, press the or button on the remote control to select the language you want.
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.
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VIZIO L42 HDTV User Manual c. Press the button to highlight the TUNER MODE option. There are three choices for the input,
CABLE or AIR (for antenna), and if you are not sure of your source or you want the TV to scan for both types, AUTO. Press the or button to select your choice. d. Once selected, press the button to highlight Auto Search to scan the available channels. e. Press the OK button to start the search. An information panel will be displayed showing 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.
6. Using a PC
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).
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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 LCD HDTV. The status LED on the front will change to solid green.
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 LCD HDTV. b. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by an
HDMI cable, select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV. c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by a
Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component 1 or Component 2 directly by pressing the
Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV.
Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of the LCD 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 LCD HDTV to change the channel. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the LCD and on the remote, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI,
Component 1, Component 2, AV1 and AV2 inputs.
3.3
Adjusting Basic LCD 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
LCD 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 TV. Press the WIDE button on the remote control to switch among the modes.
Fore more information see Section 4.14.2 – Viewing Modes, on page 54.
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3.4
DTV Channel Information
When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. This information consists of the channel number and name, the format in which the program is broadcast (480i SD,
480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or
2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is available.
When you press the INFO button on the remote, you not only get the information header displayed, but also a short summary of the program content when available from the broadcaster. If you do nothing else with the INFO button, these panels will remain on the screen, even when changing channels.
Press the INFO button and the program summary will disappear, but the information header will remain.
Press the INFO button again and only the channel number and name will remain. Press the INFO button one more time and this will disappear.
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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 of the panel.
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.
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Information on LCD 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.
3.6.1
No PIP or POP
TV Input, no PIP
Main Screen
TV Input
480i; is the only format available on
NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)
TV Channel Number
Current
Program
Rating
Closed Caption is available but is turned off
DTV Input, no PIP
Program Information:
Provided by Broadcaster
Audio is Mono
Stereo & SAP are also available
Only one Audio Channel
In this case English
DTV Channel Number
Number after – is Sub Channel
Current
Program
Rating
Closed Caption is available but is turned off
1080i HD: HDTV being received
May also be 720P for HDTV
480P is EDTV
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Provided by
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Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP
Main Screen Component 1 Input Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz
Closed Caption is available but is turned off
480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr.
Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i
AV Input, no PIP
AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2
Information Banners.
PC Input, no PIP
Main Screen
PC Input Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz
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With PIP and POP
TV Input, with PIP
Main Input is TV
PIP/POP Input is Component 1
Audio is Mono
Stereo & SAP are also available
TV Channel Number
Current
Program
Rating
Closed Caption is available but is turned off
480i; is the only format available on
NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)
DTV Input, with PIP
PIP/POP
Input is TV
Program Information:
Provided by Broadcaster
Only one Audio
Channel
In this case English
DTV Channel Number
Number after – is Sub Channel
Station Name
Provided by
Broadcaster
Current
Program
Rating
Closed Caption is available but is turned off
1080i HD: HDTV being received
May also be 720P for HDTV
480P is EDTV
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Component Input, with PIP
Main Input is Component 1 Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz
PIP/POP
Input is AV1
Closed Caption is available but is turned off
480i NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV), sometimes called YCbCr.
Can be 480P, 720P or 1080i
AV Input, with PIP
AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2
Information Banners.
PC Input, with PIP
Main Input is PC
Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz
PIP/POP Input is AV1
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Chapter 4
Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
4.1
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, Special Features, 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. 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.
2. Press the or button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL – button on the side of the TV to select one of the other menu options.
Picture Adjust Audio Adjust Special Features TV Tuner 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.
5.
6.
7.
Press the button on the remote control or the VOL – button on the side of the TV to begin adjustment of the item.
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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4.2
DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment
4.2.1
Picture Mode
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Picture
Mode selection.
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 Color
Temperature; the rest are preset.
4.2.2
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.
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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.
4.2.4
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.
4.2.5
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.
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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.
4.2.7
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.
4.2.8
Color Temperature
Press the button to highlight the option for
Color Temperature selection.
The default is NORMAL; this is the 6500K setting.
Press the or button if you want to choose the Cool or Warm 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 button to highlight the color you wish to adjust.
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 or button to adjust the color.
Press the OK button when finished. Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired.
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4.3
DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
4.3.1
Volume
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to display the AUDIO
ADJUST page.
Press the button to highlight the Volume selection.
Press the 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.
4.3.2
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.
4.3.3
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.
4.3.4
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 or button to adjust the left/right balance.
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4.3.5
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.
4.3.6
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.
4.4
DTV / TV Input Special Features
The Special Features menu for DTV is slightly different from the Special Features menu for TV. This differences will be pointed out where they exist.
4.4.1
Language
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button until the SPECIAL
FEATURES page is displayed.
Press the button to highlight the Language selection. The default is English.
Press the button to select Français or Español.
4.4.2
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.
4.4.3
Analog Closed Caption
When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the
Analog CC feature is available in the Special
Features menu.
Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection.
Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4,
TT1, TT2, TT3 or TT4. Closed Caption for
regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2.
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Digital Closed Caption
When watching DTV, the Digital CC feature is available in the Special Features menu.
Press the button to highlight the Digital CC selection.
Press the button to select Service 1.
4.4.5
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.
4.4.6
PIP Position
Press the button to highlight the PIP Position selection.
Press the button to select the position of the PIP screen within the main screen.
4.4.7
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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4.5
TV Tuner Setup
When you first used your L42HDTV you will have setup your TV for regular (NTSC) 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.
4.5.1
Tuner Mode
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to display the TV
TUNER SETUP page for regular (NTSC) TV.
Press the button to highlight the Tuner Mode selection.
Press the button to choose Cable or Air
(Antenna) depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV / TV Input.
4.5.2
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.
4.5.3
Skip Channel
After the TV has stored all of the available TV 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 OK 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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4.6
DTV Tuner Setup
When you first used your L42HDTV you will have setup your TV for DTV 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.
4.6.1
Tuner Mode
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to display the TV
TUNER SETUP page for DTV.
Press the button to highlight the Tuner Mode selection.
Press the button to choose Cable or Air
(Antenna) depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV / TV Input.
4.6.2
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.
4.6.3
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.
4.6.4
Digital Audio Out
When receiving digital audio from the DTV / TV Input, the audio is output on the Optical Digital Audio connector of the rear of the TV. To configure the output for your Receiver/Amp, press the button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection.
Press the button to select Dolby Digital or PCM.
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4.6.5
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 button to highlight the Auto Search selection.
Press the button to select your area.
4.6.6
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.
4.7
DTV / TV Input Parental Control
4.7.1
Parental Lock Enable
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 ADJUST page. Press the button to display the
PARENTAL CONTROL page.
Press the button to highlight the Parental Lock
Enable selection.
Press the button to turn it on or off.
A panel will appear requesting that you input the password before the TV will continue with your request. 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 45) does NOT reset the password.
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4.7.2
TV Rating
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.7.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the TV Rating selection.
Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
In the Block TV Rating panel you can 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:
FV – Fantasy violence
D – Sexual dialog
L – Adult language
S – Sexual situations
V - Violence
Press the or button to navigate through the TV rating options. Press the button to block
(locked) or allow (unlocked).
4.7.3
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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Blocked Unrated Programming
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.7.1 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.
4.7.5
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 45) does NOT reset the password.
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4.8
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 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for
DTV / TV adjustments.
4.9
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 4.3. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for
DTV / TV adjustments.
4.10
Video Input Special Features
The Special Features menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the TV input in section 4.4. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments.
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4.11
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 4.7. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for
DTV / TV adjustments.
4.12
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 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and
Color Temperature.
4.12.1
Auto Adjust
When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Auto
Adjust selection.
Press the button for the LCD HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically.
4.12.2
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 or button to adjust the horizontal size.
4.12.3
Horizontal Shift
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.
4.12.4
Vertical Shift
Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection.
Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the or button to adjust the vertical position.
4.12.5
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.
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4.13
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 4.3. The menu difference is that there are no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental
Control adjustments.
4.14
PC Input Special Features
The Special Features menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments and no
Closed Caption.
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4.14.1
Understanding Viewing Features
Your LCD HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode.
You can switch viewing modes using the remote control.
4.14.2
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.
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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Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)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
MAIN
TV
AV1
AV2
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
TV
9
9
9
9
9
AV1
9
9
9
9
9
AV2
9
9
9
9
9
Component
1
9
9
9
9
9
Component
2
RGB
“
9
” – Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes.
*When HDMI is used for the Sub-Screen it cannot support 1080i.
9
9
9
9
9
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB
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9
4.14.4
Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings
PIP Channel
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.
Swapping PIP/POP Video
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. This works the same if you are in the
Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode.
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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.
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4.15
Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control
You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player.
4.15.1
Programming for VCR
1. Manually turn on the VCR.
2. Press the VCR button on the remote control.
3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.
4. Find the programming code for your VCR in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered.
If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer.
5. Point the remote control at the VCR and press the POWER button. The VCR will turn off.
Note: a) b)
If your VCR does not respond, try all the codes for your VCR brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”
Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may include more functionality.
4.15.2
Programming for Cable Set-Top Box
1. Manually turn on the Cable Box.
2. Press the CBL button on the remote control.
3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.
4. Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered.
If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer.
5. Point the remote control at the Cable Box and press the POWER button. The Cable Box will turn off.
Note: a) b)
If your Cable Set-Top Box does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”
Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may include more functionality.
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Programming for DVD Player
1. Manually turn on the DVD Player.
2. Press the DVD button on the remote control.
3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.
4. Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered.
If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer.
5. Point the remote control at the DVD Player and press the POWER button. The DVD Player will turn off.
Note: a) b)
If your DVD player does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”
Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may include more functionality.
4.15.4
Searching for Component Codes
If you cannot find the manufacturer in the component list or the program code does not work, you can use the remote control to search for the correct component code.
To search for a component code:
1. Turn on the component.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Press the matching component button on the remote control.
Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED flashes twice.
Press 9 9 1. The LED flashes twice.
Point the remote control at the component and then alternate between pressing the POWER button and the component button on the remote control until the component turns off.
If the component still does not respond, clear the component button, then repeat the search procedure.
4.16
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 4digit 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 5
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1
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 the VIZIO soft cotton cloth (included) 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.
5.2
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 1-714-668-0588 or email us at
[email protected]
.
Problem Solution
No power.
No sound.
If the screen is black.
Make sure the power button is ON (Green LED).
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.
Check your audio connection
Press MUTE on the remote control again, so that MUTE 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
Check your input connections.
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Problem Solution
Power is ON but no screen image.
Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video 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 appear.
If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected.
Control buttons do not work. Press only one button at a time.
Remote Control does not work.
Make sure batteries are inserted correctly
Batteries could be weak.
Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.
There appears to be image quality issues.
For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If HD 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 hear unusual sound.
You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or 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 patterns.
Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back 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 cover the entire screen.
If you are using RGB mode, make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen
Display (OSD) are set correctly.
If you are using TV, AV1, AV2 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 cannot hear sound.
Make sure that the volume is not turned down.
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 always dark or colored.
Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision 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 the screen.
When your LCD HDTV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted (increased) to match your TV’s display capabilities. Upconverting can cause noise or trash.
You switch to a different input and the volume changes.
You switch to a different input and the screen size changes.
The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. If the sound level is higher or lower from another source, then the loudness will change.
The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input
(AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and TV).
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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 distortions can occur.
Tips for Letterbox Content Users. Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly 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.
5.3
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.
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (714)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
320A Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 668.0588 Fax: (714) 668-9099
Web:
www.VIZIOCE.com
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Compliance
Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area.
Japan Electric Appliance Control Act
5.5
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.
4.
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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice:
1.
2.
3.
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 6
Miscellaneous Information
6.1
Specifications
Specifications
Panel 42” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Resolution
Pixel (Dot) Pitch
1366 x 768 pixels
0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V)
Display Compatibility HDTV (720P)
Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Viewing Angle
Inputs
Outputs
Features
>178° (horizontal and vertical)
1x Co-axial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 2x HDMI™** with HDCP (1 with Stereo Audio RCA), 2x
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio, 1x S-Video plus Stereo
Audio (shared in AV2), 2x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio (AV1 & AV2)
1x 5.1 Audio from DTV input only (SPDIF Optical), 1x Stereo Audio (RCA)
PIP, POP, 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 (AV, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video via HDMI™**, Component or RGB, HDTV via HDMI™**, Component or RGB (Set-Top Box required), Computer
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 via RGB, Sound Enhancement
Speakers
Panel Life
Power
Built-in, 10W x 2
50,000 hours to half the original brightness
Input
Voltage Range
IEC Connector for direct power line connection
100 ~ 240Vac at 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 280W average
Environmental Conditions
Non-Operating
Dimensions
Net Weight
Gross Weight
Certifications
Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft
42.25” W x 29.84” H x 11.4” D with stand; 42.25” W x 28.8” H x 4.3” D without stand
73.5 lbs with stand
89.5 lbs`
CSA, FCC Class B
*Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.
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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 settop 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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Index
A
Accessories, 5
Adjustments
Closed Caption, 13
Selecting the Screen Size, 13, 32, 54, 64
Stepping through TV Channels, 32
Volume, 9, 32, 59
C
Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 59
Co-axial RF
Connecting for DTV, 26
Connecting for TV, 27
Component
Connecting your DVD Player, 19
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 24
Composite (AV)
Connecting your DVD Player, 20, 21
Connecting your VCR, 25
Connecting your Video Camera, 25
Controls
Front Panel, 9
Side Panel, 9
D
DTV
Audio Adjustment, 43
Parental Control, 48
Picture Adjustment, 40
Special Features, 44
Tuner Setup, 47
DTV Audio Adjust
Balance, 43
Bass, 43
Simulated Surround Sound, 44
Speakers On/Off, 44
Treble, 43
Volume, 43
DTV Picture Adjust
Backlight, 40
Brightness, 41
Color, 41
Color Temperature, 42
Contrast, 41
Picture Mode, 40
Sharpness, 42
Tint, 42
DTV Special Features
Closed Caption, 45
Closed Caption Style, 45
Language, 44
PIP Position, 45
Reset, 45
Sleep Timer, 44
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Auto Search, 47
Daylight Saving, 48
Digital Audio Out, 47
Skip Channel, 47
Time Zone, 48
Tuner Mode, 47
DVI
Connecting your DVD Player, 18
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 23
E
Extended Warranty, 69
G
Glossary, 64
H
HDMI
Connecting your DVD Player, 17
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 22
I
Inputs
Antenna, 3
Connectors, 16
Rear Label, 10
Rear Label, 11
Installation
Base removal, 6
Preparation, 5
Safety Instructions, 2
Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 30
O
OSD
Brightness Adjustment, 63
Closed Caption Selection, 13
Color Adjustment, 16
Contrast Adjustment, 63
Outputs
Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre System, 28
Using an external Receiver/Amp, 28
P
Parental Control
Block Unrated Programming, 50
Movie Rating, 49
Parental Lock Enable, 48
Password change, 50
TV Rating, 49
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Audio Adjustment, 53
Picture Adjustment, 52
Special Features, 53
PC Picture Adjust
Auto Adjust, 52
Fine Tune, 52
Horizontal Position, 52
Horizontal Size, 52
Vertical Position, 52
PIP and POP Inputs, 55
R
Remote
Batteries, 15
Layout, 12, 15, 57
Range, 15
Remote Control
Codes for other devices., 70
Programming to work your DVD Player, 58
Programming to work your Set-Top Box, 57
Programming to work your VCR, 57
Setting the Sleep Timer, 56
Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your
RGB
VIZIO TV, 58
Connecting your PC, 29
S
Screen Size explanation, 54
S-Video
Connecting your DVD Player, 20, 21
T
Technical Specifications, 63
Troubleshooting Guide, 59
TV
Audio Adjustment, 43
Parental Control, 48
Picture Adjustment, 40
Special Features, 44
Tuner Setup, 46
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Balance, 43
Bass, 43
Simulated Surround Sound, 44
Speakers On/Off, 44
Treble, 43
Volume, 43
TV Picture Adjust
Backlight, 40
Brightness, 41
Color, 41
Color Temperature, 42
Contrast, 41
Picture Mode, 40
Tint, 42
TV Special Features
Closed Caption, 44
Language, 44
PIP Position, 45
Reset, 45
Sleep Timer, 44
TV Tuner Setup
Auto Search, 46
Skip Channel, 46
Tuner Mode, 46
V
Video Input
Audio Adjustment, 51
Parental Control, 52
Picture Adjustment, 51
Special Features, 51
W
Warranty, 69
Watching TV
Basic Adjustments, 32
Basic connections, 30
DTV Channel Information, 33
First Startup, 30
Getting your Programs, 32
Program Information, 34
Status Information, 35
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Limited Product Warranty
Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor and is only valid when purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on new and non-refurbished product, and available to customers in the Continental US,
Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. See below for the VIZIO Extended Service warranty.
VIZIO’s Responsibility
VIZIO Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the monitor using new or refurbished parts.
Service Labor
During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our
Customer Support at (714) 668-0588. The determination of service will be made by VIZIO Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Parts
New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts will be used for repairs by VIZIO at its designated Service Center for one
(1) year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.
Service
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, including replacement of the entire Panel. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time
Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs, you are responsible for all transportation charges to and from the service facility. VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the unit.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to an authorized VIZIO service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO
Not Covered
This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit accidents, abuse, misuse, operation contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, operation with faulty associated equipment, modification, alteration, improper servicing, tampering or normal wear and tear or TVs on which the serial number has been removed or defaced.
Image Sticking caused by operating at excessive brightness levels for extended periods or mishandling are not covered by this warranty.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. OUR LIABILITY
FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING OUR
NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT,
SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF
USE, COMMERCIAL LOSS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the only warranty applicable; no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty.
VIZIO retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by the warranty, you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the repair center.
Owner’s Responsibility
Effective Warranty Date
Warranty begins on the date of sale to the end user. To ensure warranty service, keep the dated bill or sale receipt as evidence of the purchase date.
Warranty Service
For warranty service information, contact VIZIO Customer Support at (714) 668-0588, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm PST or visit www.vizioce.com. Parts and service labor that are VIZIO’s responsibility (see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner’s expense. You must provide the model, serial number and date of purchase. Before you ask for warranty service, read your User Manual. You might avoid a service call.
Warranty conditions are subject to change, for latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding your warranty, please see complete details online at www.VIZIOCE.com
.
6.4.1
VIZIO Extended Service Warranty
Protect your investment beyond the standard warranty and experience piece of mind with VIZIO’s Extended Service Warranty.
Depending on your model, plans are offered for 2-5 years. Visit www.vizioce.com or call 1-800-988-4196 to purchase a plan today.
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Component Program Codes
Setup Code for VCR’s Setup Code for VCR’s Setup Code for VCR’s
Aiko 20278
Alienware 21972
America Action
American High
20278
20035
Amoisonic 20479
20184, 20240,
20045, 20121,
20043, 20209,
20002, 20278,
20479
Marta 20037
Media Center PC 21972
MEI 20035
Fujitsu 20045
Gateway 21972
20162,
20037, 20048,
20039, 20047,
20240, 20104,
20209, 20479
Anam National
20240, 20278
20162
Beaumark 20240
Bell & Howell 20104
20240
General 20045
MGN Technology 20240
20432
Microsoft 21972
Mind 21972
20038, 20225
Haojie 20240
Minolta 20042
20209, 20002,
20479
Harwood 20072
Hewlett Packard 21972
MTC 20240
Multitech 20072
Canon 20035
Carver 20081
20055
Howard Computers 21972
20048, 20104,
20067, 20038
Newave 20037
Hughes Network
Systems
Colt 20072
20042, 20739 iBUYPOWER 21972
Noblex 20240
Northgate 21972
Olympus 20035
Curtis Mathes
20240, 20072
20060, 20035,
20162
20037, 20048,
20104, 20432
Cybernex 20240
KLH 20072 20002, 20479
CyberPower 21972
20035,
20162, 20616,
Kolin 20043
20225
20278
Denon 20042
20045,
20042, 20209,
20038
20240, 20042,
20038
DirecTV 20739
Electrohome 20037
Electrophonic 20037
Emerex 20032
20081
20739, 20618
Magnin 20240
Pilot 20037
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Converters
Polk Audio 20081
Profitronic 20240
20048, 20038
Digi 00637
Proscan 20060
Protec 20072
Teknika 20035,
Pulsar 20039
Tivo 20636,
21503, 20739
Gehua 00476
Qisheng 20060
00477, 00008
Radix 20037
Randex 20037
20067, 20043,
21503, 21008,
21972
Instrument
00476, 00810,
00276, 00003,
00014
GoldStar 00144
20240, 20042,
20880
Touch 21972
Hitachi 00014
Unitech 20240
00276, 00003,
20048, 20047,
Vector 20045
00012, 00014
20104
ReplayTV 20616
Vector Research 20038
Runco 20039
Victor 20067
Video Concepts 20045
KNC 00008
LG 00144
Memorex 00000
Videomagic 20037
20432 Videosonic 20240
Viewsonic 21972
00276, 01254,
01376
MultiVision 00012
20479
20104
20121, 20043
White
Westinghouse
20048, 20047,
20081, 20240,
20042, 20072
20209, 20072
00107
Panther 00637
Paragon 00000
20047, 20042,
20104
Yamaha 20038
20209, 20479
Shintom 20072 ZT Group 21972
Shogun 20240
Singer 20072
Setup Code for Cable
Sonic Blue 20616
Converters
00144, 00533
Pulsar 00000
Quasar 00000
RadioShack 00883
Runco 00000
20033, 20636,
21972
00014
Americast 00899
STS 20042
Bell & Howell 00014
20043
Bell South 00899
Systemax 21972
Clearmaster 00883
Tagar Systems 21972
ClearMax 00883
Tashiko 20037
Coolmax 00883
Scientific Atlanta 01877, 00877,
00477, 00008
Sony 01006
Supercable 00276
Supermax 00883
Tocom 00012
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Converters
Setup Code for Satellite
Receivers
Torx 00003 JVC 00775
Setup Code for DVD Players
20796, 21056,
21937, 20794,
21020, 21915
Toshiba 00000
Blaupunkt 20717
Trans PX 00276
Blue Parade 20571
Tristar 00883 Memorex 00724
Broksonic 20695
TS 00003 Mitsubishi 00749
Viewmaster 00883
Vision 00883
Vortex View 00883
Zenith 00000,
00899
Setup Code for Satellite
Receivers
AlphaStar 00772
Chaparral 00216
Crossdigital 01109
Next Level 00869
CineVision 20869
NEC 01270
Coby 21086
Curtis Mathes 21087
Paysat 00724
01749, 00724,
01076, 00722,
00099, 01442
Proton 01535
RadioShack 00869
00855, 00143,
01392
21129, 20816,
21117
20869
Denon 20490
DVD2000 20521
Enterprise 20591
Fisher 21919
Funai 20675
Dish Network
System
00639, 01142,
00247, 00749,
01749, 00724,
00819, 01856,
01076, 01109,
00099, 01392,
01640, 01442,
01414, 01108
01005, 00775,
01505
Sanyo 01219
SKY 00856
Star Choice
01108
00869
Go Video 20744, 20833,
21099, 20783,
21075, 20869,
21730
Greenhill 20717
01505
00790, 01285
01505
Expressvu 00775
GE 00566
US Digital 01535
General
Instrument
00869
USDTV 01535
GOI 00775
Voom 00869
21919
Hiteker 20672
Initial 20717
JBL 20702
Goodmans 01246
Hisense 01535
Setup Code for DVD Players
01250
HTS 00775
Hughes Network
Systems
01142, 00749,
01749, 01442
Allegro 20869
I-Lo 01535
Apex Digital 20672, 20717,
20797, 21061,
Liquid Video
20867
21149
20801
21980
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Loewe 20511 Sylvania 20675
21976, 21914,
Symphonic 20675
20675
20809
Marantz 20539
Technics 20490
Memorex 20695
Theta Digital 20571
Microsoft 20522
Mintek 20717
V, Inc. 20123, 20124
Urban Concepts
Nesa 20717
20503
Norcent 21003
20627,
21924, 20792
20545
20869
21990
Setup Code for CD Players
20646, 21914
Mission 30157
MTC 30420
NSM 30157
30032, 30037,
30420, 30179,
31075, 30145
Panasonic 30029
Parasound 30420
Polk Audio
30032
30157
Proton 30157
QED 30157
Quad 30157
Burmester 30420
California Audio
Labs
30029
Polk Audio 20539
Portland 20770
Proscan 20522
Denon 30873
Qwestar 20651
RadioShack 31075
30420, 30179,
30053
20717, 20822
DMX Electronics
Dynamic Bass
30157
30179
SAE 30157
Sansui 30157
Sanyo 30179
SAST 30157
Genexxa 30032
21932, 21075,
20820
Hitachi 30032
Sonic Frontiers 30157
Sansui 20695
Integra 30101
Sony 30490,
30100
Sanyo 20695
JVC 30072
Soundesign 30145
Sharper Image 21117
30028, 30037,
30036, 30190
TAG McLaren 30157
Tascam 30420
Sherwood 20770
Shinco 20717
Shinsonic 20533
Sonic Blue 20869, 21099
Magnavox 30157
Victor 30072
30157
21033, 21904,
21903
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Zonda 30157
Setup Code for Audio
Amp/Tuners
Setup Code for Audio
Amplifiers
Bose 30674
30027
Setup Code for TV’s
Aiko 10092
Aiwa 11914
30531
Marantz 31189,
30039
America Action
10030, 10672,
11903
10180
GE 30078
JVC 30331
Marantz 30321
Nakamichi 30321
NEC 30264
Optimus 30395
Realistic 30395
Sansui 30321
Shure 30264
Sony 30689
Soundesign 30078
Victor 30331
Wards 30078
30531, 31074
10700
Anam National 10250, 10650
Anhua 10051
10180, 10060,
10030, 10178,
10092
30014, 30630,
30531
Apex Digital 10748, 10765,
10879, 10767,
11943
Proscan 31254
Qisheng 31609
10875, 10092,
10623
Quasar 30039
RadioShack 31263
Baile 10661
Setup Code for Audio
Amp/Tuners
Sharper Image
31254, 30531,
31074
31263
Bell & Howell 10154
BenQ 11032
Bradford 10180
30121
Audiotronic 31189
31258, 31759
Soundesign 30670
Stereophonics 31023
11911, 11938,
11905, 11935,
11929
Cailing 10748
Candle 10030
Capetronic 30531
Carver 31189
Technics 31308,
Coby 31263
30039
Hitachi 31273
Carnivale 10030
Carver 10054
Celebrity 10000
Thorens 31189 Celera 10765
30904
Victor 30074
10661
Fonmix 31360
Glory Horse 31263
Wards 30014
10765,
11156, 10767
Harman/Kardon 30110
31176
Ching Tai 10092
Chun Yun 10000, 10180,
10700, 10092,
10843
Integra 30135
Addison 10092
Chung Hsin 10180, 10053
Cinema 10672
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Kangli 10661
11928, 10092
KEC 10180
Clarion 10180
Commercial
Solutions
11447, 10047
11454, 10051,
10451, 10180,
10030, 10178,
11917, 10092,
11907, 11922
Kenwood 10030
11156
Kolin 10180,
10053
Contec 10180
Craig 10180
Crosley 10054
10178, 11926
Grunpy 10180
Crown 10180
Haier 11034
Curtis Mathes 10047, 10054,
10154, 10451,
10093, 10060,
10702, 10030,
10145, 10166
Hallmark 10178
Harley Davidson
10178
11904
10178, 10856,
10700, 10025
Lloyd's 11904
10154, 10156,
10178
10180, 10030,
Harvard 10180
10178, 10672,
Havermy 10093
11928, 10092,
10661, 11909,
10623, 10700
Helios 10865
Hello Kitty 10451
10054,
10030, 10706,
11931, 11254,
11913, 11904,
11944
Magnin 11907
Dell 11080
Denon 10145
10145, 11156
10704
Dumont 10017
10178, 11145,
10145, 10092,
11904, 11156
Maxent 11755
Megapower 10700
10178, 10171,
11034
Electroband 10000
Hongmei 10093
Huafa 10145
Huari 10145
10463, 10180,
10178, 10171,
11944, 11909,
11929, 11905,
11928, 10623,
11911
Huodateji 10051
Imperial Crown 10661
Infinity 10054
Envision 10030
JBL 10054
Ether 10030
JCB 10000
Firstar 10236
10236, 10092
Fisher 10154
Jensen 10761
Fortress 10093
Jiahua 10051
10150, 10178,
11911, 11926,
11924, 11920,
11927
10178, 11907
10051
10093, 10236,
10180, 11250,
10150, 10030,
10178, 11917,
10836
Jinfeng 10051
Funai 10180,
11904
10145
Motorola 10093
Mudan 10051
Futuretech 10180
11253
Multitech 10180
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11904
10866
National 10051
11924, 10650
10051, 10053,
10030, 10178,
11704
10092
Nikko 10030,
10092
10180, 10030,
10178, 11920,
11904
11454, 10000,
10030, 10178,
11547, 11922,
11917, 10092,
11907, 11948,
10090, 10679
10060, 10178,
10092
Squareview 10171
SSS 10180
Starlite 10180
Studio Experience 10843
Supreme 10000
NTC 10092
10030, 10178
Onwa 10180
Rowa 10748
10030,
10171, 11944,
11931
10250,
10166, 10650,
11927, 11924,
11913
10030, 10178,
10171, 10700,
10171,
11913, 11904
Optonica 10093
10650, 11755,
10092
10093, 10060,
10178, 10092
11929, 11911,
11905
10051, 10650,
11941, 11927,
11924
10060, 10812,
10702, 10030,
10178, 11060,
10814, 10092,
11903, 10090,
10766
Tandy 10093
10156, 10051,
10060, 11156,
11756, 11254
11911
11904,
11935, 11929,
10051, 10060,
10030, 10178,
11926, 11907
10180, 10145,
11907
Techwood 10051
10030, 10178
Sanyuan 10093
10178, 10092
10000, 10051,
10030, 10178,
10092, 10690
Scotch 10178
10178
10150, 10060,
10092
Telefunken 10702
Pioneer 10166,
10679
Portland 10092
10154, 10156,
10178, 10171,
Tera 10030
Thomas 11904
11926, 11904
Tiane 10093
Shaofeng 10145
TMK 10178
10030,
Prima 10761
Sharp 10093,
TNCi 10017
Princeton 10700
10650, 11917
Prism 10051
Shen Ying 10092
Tobo 10748
Shencai 10145
11922
Pulsar 10017
Sheng Chia 10093, 10236
Skygiant 10180
Skyworth 10748
10060, 10145,
11945, 11704,
11936, 11156,
11935, 10650,
11918
Qingdao
10650, 11925,
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Vector Research
10885, 10864
10030
10650
Vidikron 10054
Setup Code for TV’s Setup Code for TV’s
10864
White
Westinghouse
10885,
10463, 11909,
10623
Yamaha 10030
Yapshe 10250
10178, 10866,
11156
Warumaia 10661
Waycon 10156
10178, 11904,
11929, 11911,
11909, 10092
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Table of contents
- 9 Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
- 9 1.1 Front Panel
- 9 1.2 Side Panel Controls
- 10 1.3 Rear Panel Connections
- 12 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control
- 15 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control
- 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range
- 15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions
- 16 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
- 16 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
- 17 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player
- 17 2.2.1 Using HDMI
- 19 2.2.2 Using Component Video
- 20 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)
- 21 2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video
- 22 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box
- 22 2.3.1 Using HDMI
- 24 2.3.2 Using Component Video
- 25 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
- 26 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF)
- 26 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV
- 27 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV
- 27 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR
- 28 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp
- 29 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer
- 30 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
- 30 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up
- 32 3.2 Watching a TV Program
- 32 3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings
- 33 3.4 DTV Channel Information
- 34 3.5 Program Information
- 35 3.6 Information on LCD HDTV Status
- 35 3.6.1 No PIP or POP
- 37 3.6.2 With PIP and POP
- 39 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
- 39 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)
- 40 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment
- 40 4.2.1 Picture Mode
- 40 4.2.2 Backlight
- 41 4.2.3 Contrast
- 41 4.2.4 Brightness
- 41 4.2.5 Color
- 42 4.2.6 Tint
- 42 4.2.7 Sharpness
- 42 4.2.8 Color Temperature
- 43 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
- 43 4.3.1 Volume
- 43 4.3.2 Bass
- 43 4.3.3 Treble
- 43 4.3.4 Balance
- 44 4.3.5 Surround
- 44 4.3.6 Speakers
- 44 4.4 DTV / TV Input Special Features
- 44 4.4.1 Language
- 44 4.4.2 Sleep Timer
- 44 4.4.3 Analog Closed Caption
- 45 4.4.4 Digital Closed Caption
- 45 4.4.5 Digital Closed Caption Style
- 45 4.4.6 PIP Position
- 45 4.4.7 Reset All Settings
- 46 4.5 TV Tuner Setup
- 46 4.5.1 Tuner Mode
- 46 4.5.2 Auto Search
- 46 4.5.3 Skip Channel
- 47 4.6 DTV Tuner Setup
- 47 4.6.1 Tuner Mode
- 47 4.6.2 Auto Search
- 47 4.6.3 Skip Channel
- 47 4.6.4 Digital Audio Out
- 48 4.6.5 Time Zone
- 48 4.6.6 Daylight Saving
- 48 4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control
- 48 4.7.1 Parental Lock Enable
- 49 4.7.2 TV Rating
- 49 4.7.3 Movie Rating
- 50 4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming
- 50 4.7.5 Change the Password
- 51 4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment
- 51 4.9 Video Input Audio Adjustment
- 51 4.10 Video Input Special Features
- 52 4.11 Video Input Parental Control
- 52 4.12 PC Input Picture Adjustment
- 52 4.12.1 Auto Adjust
- 52 4.12.2 H-SIZE
- 52 4.12.3 Horizontal Shift
- 52 4.12.4 Vertical Shift
- 52 4.12.5 Fine Tune
- 53 4.13 PC Input Audio Adjustment
- 53 4.14 PC Input Special Features
- 54 4.14.1 Understanding Viewing Features
- 54 4.14.2 Viewing Modes
- 55 4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode
- 55 4.14.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings
- 56 4.14.5 Setting the Sleep Timer
- 57 4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control
- 57 4.15.1 Programming for VCR
- 57 4.15.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box
- 58 4.15.3 Programming for DVD Player
- 58 4.15.4 Searching for Component Codes
- 58 4.16 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote
- 59 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- 59 5.1 Maintenance
- 59 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide
- 61 5.3 Telephone & Technical Support
- 62 5.4 Compliance
- 62 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement
- 63 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information
- 63 6.1 Specifications
- 64 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions
- 65 6.3 Index
- 67 6.4 Limited Product Warranty
- 67 6.4.1 VIZIO EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY
- 68 6.5 Component Program Codes