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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO GV42L 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 GV42L High
Definition Television.
For assistance, please call 714-668-0588 or e-
mail us at techsupport@vinc.com.
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 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
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 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
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV42L HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the GV42L HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The GV42L 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 HD
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV42L 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 GV42L 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
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV42LHDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the GV42LHDTV 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 GV42LHDTV. 2. Place the GV42LHDTV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use you Home Theatre System for the audio please see the following procedure. 1. Pull off the aluminum name plate from the front of the TV, between the speakers. It is snapped in place. 2. Unplug the speaker wires from the GV42L at the rear of the TV. 1 2 3 4
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections................................................................10 1.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................10 1.2 Side Panel Controls...........................................................................................................................................10 1.3 Re
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 4.4.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Special Features.......................................................................................................................46 4.5.1 Language....................................................................................................................................
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power ‘VIZIO’ light – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. Remote Control Sensor – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) – Switch the GV42LHDTV on by pressing the button once
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 3 4 1. SPEAKER – Connection for right speaker. 2. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 3. DTV – Connect to an antenna or cable/digital cable for TV and Digital TV.* 4. 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 sys
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Right Portion 8 9 11 5 6 7 13 14 10 12 12 5. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. 6. 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 (888-849-46
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 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 button functions are explained on the following pages. 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 bu
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 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
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 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.
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 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 person
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO GV42LHDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Rear Connection Panel Connector Description Quality (type) Color Codes HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an Best interfa
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your GV42LHDTV – 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 GV42LHDTV for optimal results. Note: To m
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. 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. 3. 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 w
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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. 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. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to th
