6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions. Vizio L42, l42hdtv, L42HDTV10A
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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
6.2
Glossary – Standard Definitions
Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound.
Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height.
For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall.
Aspect Ratio (16x9): “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional
TV. For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall.
Digital TV (DTV): Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency.
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480P, in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is the quality used by most DVD players.
EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels.
HDTV Monitor (sometimes called HDTV Ready): A set that can display HDTV programming if you have a separate HDTV tuner, HD Cable Set-Top Box or HD Satellite Set-Top-Box Receiver.
HDTV Tuner (also decoder, receiver, set-top box): A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for display. It may be stand-alone or integrated in the set.
High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least
720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and Dolby digital surround sound.
HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels.
Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate 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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Key Features
- High-Definition LCD display with stunning visuals and vibrant colors
- SRS TruSurround XT technology for an immersive audio experience
- HDMI connectivity for easy connection to external devices
- Built-in tuner for accessing over-the-air channels
- Energy-efficient design to reduce power consumption
- Sleek and modern design that complements any home décor
- User-friendly interface for easy navigation and control
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Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I connect my Blu-ray player to the Vizio L42?
How do I access over-the-air channels on the L42?
How do I adjust the sound settings on the L42?
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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