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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.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the VU42LF
HDTV.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the VU42LF LCD HDTV. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the VU42LF 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.
• When moving the VU42LF HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form on the
housing. Do not turn on the VU42LF HDTV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.
• Do not place the VU42LF HDTV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the VU42LF 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 VU42LF HDTV.
• A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the VU42LF 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.
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the VU42LF
HDTV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the VU42LF HDTV in a
bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push any object into the slot on the VU42LF 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 VU42LF HDTV.
• The VU42LF 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.
• The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information, contact
your dealer.
• The VU42LF 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.
• 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.
• 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 VU42LF 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 VU42LF 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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Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.
Lightning Protection
For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long
periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
Power Lines
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power
lines or circuits.
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building
installation.
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IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.
Package Contents
VIZIO VU42LF HDTV
Power Cord
Safety Strap
Registration Card
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VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VU42LF HDTV
To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web
site at www.vizio.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623)
Installation Preparation
Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV.
The power consumption of the TV is about 280W, please use the power cord designated for TV. When
an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the
grounding feature must not be defeated.
The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. For proper ventilation, you must allow space
between the back of the TV and the wall. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see
below ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’ for additional information. Avoid installing the TV in
places with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components.
Install the TV in landscape orientation; any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce
poor ventilation and excessive component damage.
VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these
services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizio.com.
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To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VU42LF HDTV, 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 Bezel ..........................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Left Side Connections .......................................................................................................................................10
1.4 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................11
1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control .......................................................................................................................13
1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ..............................................................................................16
1.5.2 Remote Control Range ..............................................................................................................................16
1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................16
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment .................................................................................. 17
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................17
2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box ............................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................18
2.2.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................20
2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...................................................................................................................................21
2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................21
2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................22
2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .........................................................................................22
2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player ............................................................................................................................23
2.4.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................23
2.4.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................25
2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV2)..................................................................................................................................26
2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video .....................................................................................................................27
2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...........................................................................................................28
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ..............................................................................................................29
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................30
2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................31
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television...................................................................32
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................32
3.2 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................35
3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings .................................................................................................................35
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................36
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV................................................................... 37
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................37
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................38
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................38
4.2.2 Backlight ....................................................................................................................................................38
4.2.3 Contrast .....................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.4 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.5 Color ..........................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................40
4.3 Advanced Video ................................................................................................................................................41
4.3.1 DNR...........................................................................................................................................................41
4.3.2 Black Level Extender .................................................................................................................................41
4.3.3 White Peak Limiter.....................................................................................................................................41
4.3.4 CTI (Color Transient Intensity)...................................................................................................................41
4.3.5 Flesh Tone.................................................................................................................................................41
4.3.6 Adaptive Luma...........................................................................................................................................41
4.3.7 DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)..................................................................................................................41
4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................42
4.4.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................42
4.4.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................42
4.4.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................42
4.4.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................42
4.4.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................43
4.4.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................43
4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup.......................................................................................................................................43
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5. RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the
rear of the TV indicates this connection.
6. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the primary source for
component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to right, use
green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio
inputs. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
7. 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.
8. AV2 IN – Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or
video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same
source. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
9. DTV/TV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from Cable Box) for
Digital TV.*
10. 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.
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 white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
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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 – Use this button will set the Closed Caption mode when viewing
a DTV or TV channel. Note: To set the default Closed Caption setting
for all channels see Section 4.6.3, Closed Caption for DTV, on page 57.
For DTV the options are Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 and Service1. For TV
the options are Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC4. For AV the options are On
and Off. Additionally, this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the
component is activated with the remote control.
TV/Previous Chapter – Pressing of this button will take the TV set to the
DTV/TV input. Note: this button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO
VU42LF HDTV. This button also functions as a DVD Previous Chapter
when the DVD player 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.
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
4.18.1 - Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page
63.
PIP SIZE – Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from
one of the following: small, medium or large.
MODE – Use this button to change the picture mode from Custom,
Standard, Movie and Game.
SWAP – Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-
screen while in PIP/POP mode.
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Rear
Connection Panel
Connector Description
Quality (type) Color
Codes
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Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters or less. See
www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
2. 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.
3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
4. 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:
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) 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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1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top
Box.
2. 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.
3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output
connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other
end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the
LCD HDTV.
4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
5. 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 support up to 1920x1080480 at 60Hz from a PC.
Note:
a) 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.
b) Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.
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1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
7. 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.
Note:
a) If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want
to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the
Component 2 connections coded by the purple area.
b) Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.
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Note:
a) Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Refer to the program guides, or
consult your cable, satellite or TV station operator.
b) Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for detailed
information.
c) Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded.
d) For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-
VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623).
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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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Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less.
See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCe (1-888-849-4623) for details.
1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
2. 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.
3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
4. 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) 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.
b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product.
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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 with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD
HDTV.
4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
5. 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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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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
7. 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.
Note:
a) If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want
to use the Component 1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the
Component 2 connections coded by the purple area.
b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product.
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1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 on
the left hand side of the LCD HDTV.
3. 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 AV1 input on the left hand side of the LCD
HDTV.
4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
5. 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: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of
the product.
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1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color)
connector in the AV2 input (orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the LCD
HDTV.
3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to the
corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV input
(orange color area) row of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player.
5. 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:
a) If you are already using the AV2 input for another component, or you do not want to use the AV2
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 AV1 connections on the side of the LCD HDTV.
b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements
of the product.
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1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.
2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the
AV1 group at the left hand side panel of the LCD HDTV.
3. 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 AV1 input at the left hand side
panel of the LCD HDTV.
4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.
5. 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: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product.
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Note:
a) Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input.
b) The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
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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Note:
a) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc
computer timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz. Please refer to the pc or graphic card’s
user guide for additional information on how to set the timing mode.
b) Refer to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product.
c) A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an
electronics store.
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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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1. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV. The status of the
VIZIO the front will change from orange to white. When changing the color will be bright for a
second or two and then dim to a lower light level.
2. 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.
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 4.18 – Understanding Viewing Modes, on page 57.
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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.Information on HDTV Status
When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner
is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV.
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The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture, Audio, Setup, TV and Parental. 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.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the
TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen. Press
the or button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL –
button on the side of the TV to select one of the other menu
options.
2. Press the or button on the remote control or the VOL + or
VOL – button on the side of the HDTV to select one of the other
menu options.
3. Once the menu option is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the
CH + or CH – button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust.
4. Press the button on the remote control or the VOL – button on the side of the HDTV to
begin adjustment of the item.
5. Press OK when finished.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu.
7. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the OSD
completely.
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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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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.
4.2.6 Tint
Press the button to highlight the Tint selection.
Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a
small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position.
Use the or button to adjust the level.
The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for
a realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct. If people’s faces look too
orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of this is often too much color.
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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.
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4.3.1 DNR
Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic
Noise Reduction). Use this feature to diminish
picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image
motion content that may be present in the picture.
Press the or button to choose from the Off,
Low, Medium or Strong setting.
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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.
4.4.2 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.
4.4.3 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.
4.4.4 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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4.4.5 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.
4.4.6 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.
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Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.
The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password.
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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:
A – Sexual dialog
D – Sexual dialog
L – Adult language
S – Sexual situations
V - Violence
FV – Fantasy violence
Press the or button to navigate through the TV
rating options. Press the button to block (locked) or
allow (unlocked).
Press the or button to navigate through the Movie rating options. Press the button to block
(locked) or allow (unlocked).
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Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.
The Reset All Settings feature (see page 37) does NOT reset the password.
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The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the
HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The
menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for
DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
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4.15.2 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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4.15.3 Brightness
Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection.
Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by
a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum
available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.
The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to
see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed
out.
4.15.4 Contrast
Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection.
Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a
small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum
available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.
The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed
out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture.
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4.15.6 H-SIZE
Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection.
Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the or button to adjust
the horizontal size.
4.15.7 H. Position
Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection.
Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture. Use the or button to
adjust the horizontal position.
4.15.8 V. Position
Press the button to highlight the Vertical Shift selection.
Press the button to start adjusting the vertical position of the picture. Use the or button to adjust
the vertical position.
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The Audio Adjust 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 are no icons along the top
for DTV / TV and Parental Control adjustments.
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Wide Mode
When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this
mode, the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV
screen.
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the
display image fills the TV screen. If you are watching a widescreen
(1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will still be black
bars at the top and bottom.
When watching a standard definition 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source)
the picture will fill the screen but will be stretched horizontally;
people will look fatter than they are.
Zoom Mode
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1, 1.85:1, or 2.35:1 source)
program or movie, the display image is zoomed proportionally to
fill the width of the screen. The top and bottom are cut off to
remove most of the source material’s black bars. This mode is
good for programs or movies with sub-titles.
Panoramic Mode
When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this
mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is
stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV
screen. The center of the image is not stretched.
Note: Viewing modes are saved based on input. For example, you lasted watched a DVD in widescreen
mode and then watched TV in standard mode. When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode
will return to widescreen.
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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 or large.
DTV 9 9 9 9 9
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 9
Component 2 9 9 9 9 9 9
HDMI 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
HDMI 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
RGB 9 9 9 9 9 9
“9” – Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes.
*When HDMI is used for the Sub-Screen it cannot support 1080i.
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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Note:
a) 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.”
b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may
include more functionality.
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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.
If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and
manufacturer.
Note:
a) 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.”
b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may
include more functionality.
Note:
a) 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.”
b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may
include more functionality.
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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.
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Problem Solution
No power. Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo).
Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket.
Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the power outlet to verify that the
outlet is supplying the proper voltage.
No sound. Check your audio connection
Press MUTE on the remote control 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
If the screen is black. Check your input connections.
Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video
image. output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached
to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc.
Adjust brightness and contrast.
Check Source settings.
Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it
appear. is securely connected.
Control buttons do not work. Press only one button at a time.
Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are inserted correctly
work. Batteries could be weak.
Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.
There appears to be image For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If HD
quality issues. content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source. Standard,
analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV
has video that is many times better than old TV’s and so you can see interference
and deficiencies you did not know you had.
You cannot see a picture. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
Make sure that the power button is turned on.
Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source.
If your TV is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any key on
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your keyboard to “wake” your computer.
You see a distorted picture or You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or
hear unusual sound. fluorescent lights. If you have not mounted it on the wall, try moving your TV to
another location to see if this is the cause of the problem.
The picture has abnormal Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back
patterns. of your TV.
Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV. Compare the
video input source’s specifications with your TV specifications.
The display image does not If you are using RGB mode, make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen
cover the entire screen. Display (OSD) are set correctly.
If you are using TV, 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 Make sure that the volume is not turned down.
cannot hear sound. Make sure that the sound is not muted.
Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly.
The TV has pixels that are Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision
always dark or colored. technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your LCD HDTV may not display.
Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do
not constitute a defective product.
You see “noise” or “trash” on When your LCD HDTV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the
the screen. signal is up-converted (increased) to match your TV’s display capabilities. Up-
converting can cause noise or trash.
You switch to a different input The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. If the sound
and the volume changes. level is higher or lower from another source, then the loudness will change.
You switch to a different input The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input
and the screen size changes. (AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and TV).
Tips for High-Definition Users. The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content.
Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB.
However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image
distortions can occur.
Tips for Letterbox Content Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) versions of DVD movies are most commonly
Users. formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions. The LCD HDTV has the capability of
expanding this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image
accuracy. To use this function, press the “ZOOM” key on the remote control and
cycle among the available options.
E-mail: [email protected]
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Tel: (949)668-0588
Hours of operations:
6:00am – 6:00pm PST Monday – Friday
10:00am – 2:00pm PST Saturday – Sunday
Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of purchase available before you call.
VIZIO
39 Tesla
Irvine CA 92618
Tel: (949) 668.0588 Fax: (949) 668-9099
Web: www.VIZIO.com
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5.4 Compliance
Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for
each area.
USA UL
Canada CSA
Germany VDE
UK BASE/BS
Japan Electric Appliance Control Act
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.
3. 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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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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6.3 Index
Tint, 41
A DTV Special Features
Closed Caption, 45
Accessories, 5 Closed Caption Style, 45
Adjustments Language, 44
Closed Caption, 14 PIP Position, 45
Selecting the Screen Size, 14, 32, 54, 64 Reset, 45
Stepping through TV Channels, 32 Sleep Timer, 44
Volume, 10, 32, 59 DTV Tuner Setup
Advanced Picture Adjustments Auto Search, 47
Adaptive Luma, 42 Daylight Saving, 48
Black Level Extender, 42 Digital Audio Out, 47
Color Transient Intensity (CTI), 42 Skip Channel, 47
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), 42 Time Zone, 48
Dynamic Contrast, 42 Tuner Mode, 47
Flesh Tones, 42 DVI
White Peak Limiter, 42 Connecting your Cable Box, 18
Connecting your DVD Player, 23
Connecting your Satellite Box, 18
C
Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 59
Co-axial RF
E
Connecting for DTV, 20 Extended Warranty, 69
Connecting for TV, 21
Component
Connecting your Cable Box, 19 G
Connecting your DVD Player, 24 Glossary, 64
Connecting your Satellite Box, 19
Composite (AV)
Connecting your DVD Player, 25, 26 H
Connecting your VCR, 27
Connecting your Video Camera, 27 HDMI
Controls, 10 Connecting your Cable Box, 17
Connecting your DVD Player, 22
Connecting your Satellite Box, 17
D
DTV I
Audio Adjustment, 43
Parental Control, 48 Inputs
Picture Adjustment, 39 Antenna, 3
Special Features, 44 Connectors, 16
Tuner Setup, 47 Rear Label, 11
DTV Audio Adjust Rear Label, 12
Balance, 43 Installation
Bass, 43 Base removal, 6
Simulated Surround Sound, 44 Preparation, 5
Speakers On/Off, 44 Safety Instructions, 2
Treble, 43 Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 30
Volume, 43
DTV Picture Adjust O
Advanced Picture Adjustments, 42
Backlight, 39 OSD
Brightness, 40 Brightness Adjustment, 63
Color, 40 Closed Caption Selection, 14
Color Temperature, 41 Color Adjustment, 16
Contrast, 40 Contrast Adjustment, 63
Picture Mode, 39 Outputs
Sharpness, 41 Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre System, 28
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W
Screen Size explanation, 54
Sensor Touch Controls, 10 Warranty, 69
S-Video Watching TV
Connecting your DVD Player, 25, 26 Basic Adjustments, 32
Basic connections, 30
First Startup, 30
T Getting your Programs, 32
Program Information, 33
Technical Specifications, 63 Status Information, 34
Troubleshooting Guide, 59
TV
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Setup Code for VCR’s Setup Code for VCR’s Setup Code for Cable
Pioneer 20042, 20067 Tatung 20045, 20067
Converters
Daeryung 01877, 00877,
Polk Audio 20081 Technics 20035, 20162
00477, 00008
Profitronic 20240 Teco 20035, 20037,
Digi 00637
20048, 20038
Proscan 20060
Director 00476
Teknika 20035, 20037
Protec 20072
Dumont 00637
Tivo 20636, 20618,
Pulsar 20039 21503, 20739 Gehua 00476
Qisheng 20060 TMK 20240 General 00476, 00810,
Quasar 20035, 20162 Instrument 00276, 00003,
Toshiba 20045, 20042,
00014
Radix 20037 20067, 20043,
21503, 21008, GoldStar 00144
Randex 20037 21972
Hamlin 00009, 00273
RCA 20060, 20035, Totevision 20037, 20240
20240, 20042, Hitachi 00014
20880 Touch 21972
Jerrold 00476, 00810,
Realistic 20035, 20037, Unitech 20240 00276, 00003,
20048, 20047, 00012, 00014
Vector 20045
20104
KNC 00008
Vector Research 20038
ReplayTV 20616
LG 00144
Victor 20067
Runco 20039
Memorex 00000
Video Concepts 20045
Sampo 20037, 20048
Motorola 00476, 00810,
Videomagic 20037
Samsung 20240, 20045, 00276, 01254,
20432 Videosonic 20240 01376
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Converters Receivers 20796, 21056,
21937, 20794,
Torx 00003 JVC 00775 21020, 21915
Toshiba 00000 LG 01414, 01226 Blaupunkt 20717
Trans PX 00276 Magnavox 00724, 00722 Blue Parade 20571
Tristar 00883 Memorex 00724 Broksonic 20695
TS 00003 Mitsubishi 00749 Changhong 20627, 21061
V2 00883 Motorola 00869 CineVision 20869
Viewmaster 00883 NEC 01270 Coby 21086
Vision 00883 Next Level 00869 Curtis Mathes 21087
Vortex View 00883 Panasonic 00247, 00701 CyberHome 21024, 21023,
Zenith 00000, 00525, Paysat 00724 21129, 20816,
00899 21117
Philips 01142, 00749,
01749, 00724, Daewoo 20833, 21172,
01076, 00722, 20869
Setup Code for Satellite 00099, 01442 Denon 20490
Receivers Proscan 00392, 00566 DVD2000 20521
AlphaStar 00772 Proton 01535 Emerson 20591, 20675
Chaparral 00216 RadioShack 00869 Enterprise 20591
Crossdigital 01109 RCA 00392, 00566, Fisher 21919
00855, 00143,
DirecTV 00392, 00566,
01392 Funai 20675
00639, 01142,
00247, 00749, Samsung 01276, 01109, Gateway 21158, 21073
01749, 00724, 01108
00819, 01856, GE 20522, 20717
01076, 01109, Sanyo 01219
00099, 01392, Go Video 20744, 20833,
01640, 01442, SKY 00856 21099, 20783,
01414, 01108 21075, 20869,
Sony 00639, 01640 21730
Dish Network 01005, 00775, Star Choice 00869
System 01505 Greenhill 20717
Tivo 01142, 01442 Harman/Kardon 20582, 20702
Dishpro 01005, 00775,
01505 Toshiba 00749, 01749, Hitachi 20573, 20664,
00790, 01285 21919
Echostar 01005, 00775,
01505 UltimateTV 01640, 01392 Hiteker 20672
Expressvu 00775 Uniden 00724, 00722 Initial 20717
GE 00566 US Digital 01535 Integra 20627, 21924
General 00869 USDTV 01535 JBL 20702
Instrument
Voom 00869 JVC 20558, 20623,
GOI 00775
Zenith 00856, 01856 20867
Goodmans 01246
Kenwood 20490, 20534
Hisense 01535
KLH 20717, 21020,
Hitachi 00819, 00222,
Setup Code for DVD Players 21149
01250 Aiwa 20641, 21912 Koss 20651, 21980
HTS 00775 Akai 20770 Lasonic 20798
Hughes Network 01142, 00749, Allegro 20869 LG 20591, 20869,
Systems 01749, 01442
20801
Apex Digital 20672, 20717,
I-Lo 01535 20797, 21061, Liquid Video 21980
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Lite-On 21158, 21058 SVA 20717 Miro 30000
Loewe 20511 Sylvania 20675 Mission 30157
Magnavox 20503, 20539, Symphonic 20675 MTC 30420
21976, 21914,
20675 Teac 20717, 21984, NSM 30157
20809
Marantz 20539 Onkyo 30868, 30101
Technics 20490
Memorex 20695 Optimus 31063, 30000,
Theta Digital 20571 30032, 30037,
Microsoft 20522 30420, 30179,
Toshiba 20503, 20695 31075, 30145
Mintek 20717
V, Inc. 20123, 20124 Panasonic 30029
Mitsubishi 21521, 20521
Urban Concepts 20503 Parasound 30420
Nesa 20717
Xbox 20522 Philips 30626, 30157
Norcent 21003
Yamaha 20490, 20539, Pioneer 31063, 31062,
Onkyo 20503, 20627, 20545 30032
21924, 20792
Zenith 20503, 20591, Polk Audio 30157
Oritron 20651, 21980 20869
Proton 30157
Panasonic 20490, 21762,
21990 QED 30157
Philips 20503, 20539,
Setup Code for CD Players Quad 30157
20646, 21914 Aiwa 30157
Quasar 30029
Pioneer 20525, 20571 Burmester 30420
RadioShack 31075
Polaroid 21086, 21061 California Audio 30029
RCA 31062, 30032,
Labs
Polk Audio 20539 30420, 30179,
Carver 30157, 30179 30053
Portland 20770
Denon 30873 Realistic 30420, 30179
Proscan 20522
DKK 30000 Rotel 30157, 30420
Qwestar 20651
DMX Electronics 30157 SAE 30157
RCA 20522, 20571,
20717, 20822 Dynamic Bass 30179 Sansui 30157
Rio 20869 Fisher 30179 Sanyo 30179
Rotel 20623 Garrard 30420 SAST 30157
Sampo 20752, 20698 Genexxa 30032 Sharp 30861, 30037
Samsung 20490, 20573, Harman/Kardon 30157, 30173 Silsonic 30888, 30036
21932, 21075,
20820 Hitachi 30032 Sonic Frontiers 30157
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Zonda 30157
Amp/Tuners Advent 10761, 10842
JVC 30074, 31263
Aiko 10092
Kenwood 31313, 31570,
Aiwa 11914
Setup Code for Audio 30027
Amplifiers KLH 31428
Akai 10812, 10702,
10030, 10672,
Bose 30674 11903
Magnavox 31189, 31269,
GE 30078 30531
Albatron 10700, 10843
JVC 30331 Marantz 31189, 31269,
America Action 10180
30039
Marantz 30321 Anam 10250, 10180,
MCS 30039
10700
Nakamichi 30321
Onkyo 30842, 30135
Anam National 10250, 10650
NEC 30264
Optimus 31023, 30670,
Anhua 10051
Optimus 30395 30531, 31074
AOC 10451, 10093,
Realistic 30395 Panasonic 31518, 30039
10180, 10060,
Sansui 30321 Philips 31189, 31269 10030, 10178,
10092
Shure 30264 Pioneer 31023, 30150,
30014, 30630, Apex Digital 10748, 10765,
Sony 30689 30531 10879, 10767,
11943
Soundesign 30078 Proscan 31254
Audiovox 10451, 10180,
Victor 30331 Qisheng 31609 10875, 10092,
Wards 30078 10623
Quasar 30039
Yamaha 30354, 30133 Baile 10661
RadioShack 31263
Beijing 10812, 10661
RCA 31023, 31609,
31254, 30531, Bell & Howell 10154
Setup Code for Audio 31074
Amp/Tuners BenQ 11032
Sharper Image 31263
ADC 30531 Bradford 10180
Silsonic 30176
Aiwa 31405, 31243, Broksonic 10236, 10463,
30121 Sony 31058, 31441, 11911, 11938,
31258, 31759 11905, 11935,
Anam 31609, 31074 11929
Soundesign 30670
Audiotronic 31189 Cailing 10748
Stereophonics 31023
Bose 31229 Candle 10030
Sunfire 31313
Capetronic 30531 Carnivale 10030
Teac 31074, 31267
Carver 31189 Carver 10054
Technics 31308, 31518,
Coby 31263 30039 Celebrity 10000
Denon 31360, 31142, Thorens 31189 Celera 10765
30904
Victor 30074 Changcheng 10051, 10661
Fonmix 31360
Wards 30014 Changhong 10156, 10765,
Glory Horse 31263 11156, 10767
Yamaha 30176, 31276,
Harman/Kardon 30110 31176 Ching Tai 10092
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Citizen 10060, 10030, Gateway 11756, 11755 Kangli 10661
11928, 10092
GE 11447, 10047, KEC 10180
Clarion 10180 11454, 10051,
10451, 10180, Kenwood 10030
Commercial 11447, 10047 10030, 10178,
Solutions KLH 10765, 10767
11917, 10092,
Conrowa 10156, 10145, 11907, 11922 Kolin 10180, 10150,
11156 10053
Gibralter 10017, 10030
Contec 10180 KTV 10180, 10030
GoldStar 10154, 10030,
Craig 10180 10178, 11926 Kunlun 10051, 10661
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NAD 10156, 10178, Quasar 10250, 10051, 11904
10866 11924, 10650 Soundesign 10180, 10178
National 10051 RadioShack 10047, 10154, Sowa 10156, 10051,
10180, 10030, 10060, 10178,
NEC 10154, 10156, 10178, 11920,
10051, 10053, 10092
11904
10030, 10178, Squareview 10171
11704 RCA 11447, 10047,
11454, 10000, SSS 10180
Newave 10093, 10178, 10030, 10178,
10092 11547, 11922, Starlite 10180
Nikko 10030, 10178, 11917, 10092,
Studio Experience 10843
10092 11907, 11948,
10090, 10679 Supreme 10000
Norcent 10748, 10824
Realistic 10154, 10180, SVA 10748, 10865
NTC 10092 10030, 10178
Sylvania 10054, 10030,
Onwa 10180 Rowa 10748 10171, 11944,
11931
Optimus 10154, 10250, Runco 10017, 10030
10166, 10650, Symphonic 10180, 10171,
11927, 11924, Sampo 10154, 10093,
11913, 11904
11913 10030, 10178,
10171, 10700, Synco 10000, 10451,
Optonica 10093 10650, 11755, 10093, 10060,
10092 10178, 10092
Orion 10236, 10463,
11929, 11911, Samsung 10154, 10156, Tacico 10178, 10092
11905 10060, 10812,
10702, 10030, Tandy 10093
Panasonic 10054, 10250, 10178, 11060,
10051, 10650, 10814, 10092, Tashiko 10092, 10650
11941, 11927, 11903, 10090, Tatung 10054, 10154,
11924 10766 10156, 10051,
Panda 10051, 10706 Sansui 10463, 11904, 10060, 11156,
11935, 11929, 11756, 11254
Penney 10047, 10156,
11911 Technics 10250, 10051
10051, 10060,
10030, 10178, Sanyo 10154, 10156, Techwood 10051
11926, 11907 10180, 10145,
11907 Teco 10051, 10093,
Philco 10054, 10180,
10178, 10092
10030, 10178 Sanyuan 10093
Teknika 10054, 10180,
Philips 11454, 10054, Scotch 10178 10150, 10060,
10000, 10051,
Scott 10236, 10180, 10092
10030, 10178,
10092, 10690 10178 Telefunken 10702
Pilot 10030 Sears 10047, 10054, Tera 10030
10154, 10156,
Pioneer 10166, 10866, 10178, 10171, Thomas 11904
10679 11926, 11904
Tiane 10093
Portland 10092 Shaofeng 10145
TMK 10178
Prima 10761 Sharp 10093, 10030,
10650, 11917 TNCi 10017
Princeton 10700
Shen Ying 10092 Tobo 10748
Prism 10051
Shencai 10145 Toshiba 10154, 10156,
Proscan 11447, 10047, 10060, 10145,
11922 Sheng Chia 10093, 10236 11945, 11704,
11936, 11156,
Proton 10030, 10178 Skygiant 10180 11935, 10650,
Pulsar 10017 Skyworth 10748 11918
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TVS 10463 Vidtech 10178 White 10463, 11909,
Westinghouse 10623
VIZIO 11758, 11756, Viewsonic 11755, 10885,
10885, 10864 10864 Yamaha 10030
Vector Research 10030 Wards 10054, 10030, Yapshe 10250
10178, 10866,
Victor 10250, 10053, 11156 Zenith 10017, 10463,
10650 10178, 11904,
Warumaia 10661 11929, 11911,
Vidikron 10054 11909, 10092
Waycon 10156
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