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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 email us at techsupport@vinc.com.
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 GV42L
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 GV42L.

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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 GV42L LCD
HDTV.
Unplug the power cord before cleaning the GV42L LCD HDTV. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the GV42L 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.
When moving the GV42L 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 GV42L LCD HDTV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.
Do not place the GV42L LCD HDTV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the GV42L 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 GV42L LCD
HDTV.
A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the GV42L 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.
Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the GV42L LCD
HDTV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the GV42L LCD HDTV in a
bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
Never push any object into the slot on the GV42L 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 GV42L LCD HDTV.
The GV42L 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.
The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information, contact
your dealer.
The GV42L 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.
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 GV42L 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.
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:
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The power connector fails or frays.
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Liquid sprays or any object drops into the GV42L LCD HDTV.
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The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture.
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The Display is dropped or damaged in any way.
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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.
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building
installation.

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Opening the Package
Your VIZIO 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 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 GV42L 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
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 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 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 TV.
3. Pull the stand cover off by squeezing the
sides to release the retaining plastic tabs.

4. Remove the four (4) screws so that the stand base can be
removed.
5. Gently remove the stand
base.

6. Now, the GV42LHDTV can fit securely to
a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the
mounting holes in the center of the back
panel of the TV. Please make sure to
read the instructions of your specific
mount to properly hang the GV42LHDTV.

To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO GV42LHDTV, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at
www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).

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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.

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Unplug the speaker wires from the
GV42L at the rear of the TV.

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Remove the four (4) screws that hold the right speaker in place and remove the four (4)
screws that hold the left speaker in place. The screws are identified by arrows molded into
the plastic.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ................................................................ 10
1.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Side Panel Controls...........................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................11
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control .......................................................................................................................13
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ..............................................................................................16
1.4.2 Remote Control Range ..............................................................................................................................16
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................16
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment .................................................................................. 17
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................17
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player ............................................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................18
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 ................................................................................................................23
2.3.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................23
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................25
2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...........................................................................................................26
2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...................................................................................................................................27
2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................27
2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................28
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................................................................... 31
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................31
3.2 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................33
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 .....................................................................................................................36
3.6.1 No PIP or POP ..........................................................................................................................................36
3.6.2 With PIP and POP .....................................................................................................................................38
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV................................................................... 40
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................40
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................41
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................41
4.2.2 Backlight ....................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.3 Contrast .....................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.4 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.5 Color ..........................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................43
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................43
4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................43
4.3 Advanced Picture Adjust ...................................................................................................................................44
4.3.1 DNR...........................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.2 Black Level Extender .................................................................................................................................44
4.3.3 White Peak Limiter.....................................................................................................................................44
4.3.4 Color Transient Intensity............................................................................................................................44
4.3.5 Flesh Tone.................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.6 Adaptive Luma...........................................................................................................................................44
4.3.7 Dynamic Contrast ......................................................................................................................................44
4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................45
4.4.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................46

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4.4.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................46
4.5 DTV / TV Input Special Features.......................................................................................................................46
4.5.1 Language...................................................................................................................................................46
4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...............................................................................................................................................46
4.5.3 Analog Closed Caption ..............................................................................................................................46
4.5.4 Digital Closed Caption ...............................................................................................................................47
4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ......................................................................................................................47
4.5.6 PIP Position ...............................................................................................................................................47
4.5.7 Reset All Settings ......................................................................................................................................47
4.6 TV Tuner Setup .................................................................................................................................................48
4.6.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................48
4.6.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................48
4.6.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................48
4.7 DTV Tuner Setup ..............................................................................................................................................49
4.7.1 Tuner Mode ...............................................................................................................................................49
4.7.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................49
4.7.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................49
4.7.4 Digital Audio Out........................................................................................................................................49
4.7.5 Time Zone .................................................................................................................................................50
4.7.6 Daylight Saving..........................................................................................................................................50
4.8 DTV / TV Input Parental Control........................................................................................................................50
4.8.1 Parental Lock Enable.................................................................................................................................50
4.8.2 TV Rating...................................................................................................................................................51
4.8.3 Movie Rating..............................................................................................................................................51
4.8.4 Blocked Unrated Programming..................................................................................................................52
4.8.5 Change the Password ...............................................................................................................................52
4.9 Video Input Picture Adjustment .........................................................................................................................53
4.10 Video Input Audio Adjustment .........................................................................................................................53
4.11 Video Input Special Features ..........................................................................................................................53
4.12 Video Input Parental Control ...........................................................................................................................54
4.13 PC Input Picture Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................54
4.13.1 Auto Adjust ..............................................................................................................................................54
4.13.2 H-SIZE.....................................................................................................................................................54
4.13.3 Horizontal Shift ........................................................................................................................................54
4.13.4 Vertical Shift ............................................................................................................................................54
4.13.5 Fine Tune ................................................................................................................................................54
4.14 PC Input Audio Adjustment .............................................................................................................................55
4.15 PC Input Special Features ..............................................................................................................................55
4.15.1 Understanding Viewing Features.............................................................................................................56
4.15.2 Viewing Modes ........................................................................................................................................56
4.15.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode.............................................................................57
4.15.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...........................................................................................................57
4.15.5 Setting the Sleep Timer ...........................................................................................................................58
4.16 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control.........................................................................................59
4.16.1 Programming for VCR .............................................................................................................................59
4.16.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box.......................................................................................................59
4.16.3 Programming for DVD Player ..................................................................................................................60
4.16.4 Searching for Component Codes ............................................................................................................60
4.17 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ..................................................................................................................60
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................................. 61
5.1 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................61
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................................................................61
5.3 Telephone & Technical Support ........................................................................................................................63
5.4 Compliance .......................................................................................................................................................64
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement......................................................................................................64
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information ...........................................................................65
6.1 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................65
6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions ........................................................................................................................66
6.3 Index .................................................................................................................................................................67
6.4 Limited Product Warranty..................................................................................................................................69
6.4.1 VIZIO Extended Service Warranty.............................................................................................................69
6.5 Component Program Codes..............................................................................................................................70

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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.
Press the button again to the GV42LHDTV 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
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SPEAKER – Connection for right speaker.
AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here.
DTV – Connect to an antenna or cable/digital cable for TV and 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 gray color band on the rear of the TV
indicates this connection.

* For digital TV stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org.

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SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SPEAKER – Connection for left speaker.

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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 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 button has been pre-programmed to select the codes
to operate the GV42LHDTV.
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 preprogrammed for the VIZIO GV42LHDTV. 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
4.15.3 - Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) Mode, page
57.
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 GV42LHDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection
to the most advanced for digital displays.
Rear
Panel
Color
Codes

Description

White

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.

Black

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.

Blue

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.

Green
and
Purple

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.

Good
(analog)

Red

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

AV1/2 (Composite) - The complete video signal is
carried through this single pin connector. This is the
most commonly used video connection.

Connection
Quality (type)

Best
(digital)

Best
(digital)
-----------Good
(analog)
Best
(analog)

Better
(analog)

Connector

Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide

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2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player
You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your GV42LHDTV – HDMI, Component, SVideo 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 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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2.2.2 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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2.2.3 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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2.2.4 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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2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box
2.3.1 Using HDMI
HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the
LCD HDTV for optimal results.

Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters 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.
Note:
a)

b)

c)

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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

3.

4.
5.

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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2.3.2 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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2.4 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.

Note:
a)
b)
c)
d)

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.

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 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623).

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2.5.2 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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2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp

1.
2.

3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

Note:
a)
b)

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.

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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2.7 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 17 ~ 30 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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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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3.2 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 4.15.2 – Viewing Modes, on page 56.

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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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3.5 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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3.6 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

Current
Program
Rating

TV Input

Closed Caption
is available but
is turned off

480i; is the only format available on
NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)

TV Channel Number

Audio is Mono
Stereo & SAP are
also available

DTV Input, no PIP
Program Information:
Provided by Broadcaster

Current
Program
Rating

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is turned off

Only one Audio Channel
In this case English

DTV Channel Number
Number after – is Sub Channel

1080i HD: HDTV being received
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Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP
Main Screen

Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz

Component 1 Input

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

Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz

PC Input

PC Format is 1024x768

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3.6.2 With PIP and POP
TV Input, with PIP
Main Input is TV

Current
Program
Rating

PIP/POP Input
is Component 1

Closed Caption
is available but
is turned off

Audio is Mono
Stereo & SAP are
also available

TV Channel Number

480i; is the only format available on
NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)

DTV Input, with PIP
PIP/POP
Input is TV

Current
Program
Rating

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Closed Caption
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is turned off

Only one Audio
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In this case English

DTV Channel Number
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Component Input, with PIP
Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz

Main Input is Component 1

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
Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz

Main Input is PC

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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.

2.

Press the MENU button on the remote control or the
side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will be
shown on the screen.
Press the
or
button on the remote control or
the VOL + or VOL – button on the side of the 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.

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.

5.
6.
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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
selection.

button to highlight the Backlight

Press the
button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear
and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum
and maximum available levels. Use the
or
button to adjust the level.

The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it
adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture.

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4.2.3 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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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.

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 Advanced Picture Adjust

When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen
Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST
page. Press the
button to highlight the
Advanced Picture Adjust selection and press OK.
A new menu is displayed showing the Advanced
Picture Adjustments available on the GV42L HDTV.

4.3.1 DNR
Digital Noise Reduction is used to reduce the appearance of digitizing errors caused by the compression
process used to encode the program into MPEG-2 for transmission to your home. This is also referred to
as MPEG Noise Reduction. Press the
button to
choose from OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or STRONG.

4.3.2 Black Level Extender
Extends the ability of the HDTV to reproduce some
detail that may be lost in the black areas of the
picture. Press the button to turn this feature OFF
or ON.

4.3.3 White Peak Limiter
Extends the ability of the HDTV to reproduce some
detail that may be lost in the white areas of the
picture. Press the
button to turn this feature OFF or ON.

4.3.4 Color Transient Intensity
The GV42L automatically adjusts the picture for color errors caused by fast changing scenes and this
selection allows you to set the amount of adjustment applied, to suite your taste. Press the
button to
choose from OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or STRONG.

4.3.5 Flesh Tone
If you feel that your GV42L is not reproducing flesh colors correctly, even after adjusting for the correct
amount of color, section 4.2.5 on page 42, you are able to make a fine adjustment using this feature.
Press the
button to turn this feature On or OFF.

4.3.6 Adaptive Luma
For some programs there may be perceived some transient changes in the luminance of the picture and
the Adaptive Luma feature may reduce this effect. Press the
button to turn this feature On or OFF.

4.3.7 Dynamic Contrast
For some programs there may be perceived some transient changes in the contrast of the picture and the
Dynamic Contrast feature may reduce this effect. Press the
button to turn this feature On or OFF.

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4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
4.4.1 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.

4.4.2 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
Press the

button to highlight the Surround selection.
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.

4.5 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.

4.5.1 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.

4.5.2 Sleep Timer
Press the
button to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Press the
turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

4.5.3 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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4.5.4 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.

4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption Style
When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are
also able to customize the look of the Closed
Caption.
Press the
button to highlight the Digital CC
Style selection. The default is Broadcast which
means the style is the same as the broadcast
channel has chosen for transmission.
Press the
button to select Custom.
The Custom page allows you to change the font
size and color, the background color, and the
transparency of the Closed Caption.

4.5.6 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.

4.5.7 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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4.6 TV Tuner Setup
When you first used your GV42LHDTV 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.

4.6.1 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 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.

4.6.2 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 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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4.7 DTV Tuner Setup
When you first used your GV42LHDTV 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.

4.7.1 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.

4.7.2 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.

4.7.3 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 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.

4.7.4 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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4.7.5 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.

4.7.6 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.

4.8 DTV / TV Input Parental Control
4.8.1 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 47) does NOT reset the password.

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4.8.2 TV Rating
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.8.1
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
(locked) or allow (unlocked).

button to block

4.8.3 Movie Rating
Press the
Press the
displayed.

button to highlight the Movie Rating selection.
button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be

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
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4.8.4 Blocked Unrated Programming
Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.8.1
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.

4.8.5 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 4-digit password in the New orange highlighted block
using the number buttons on the remote. Press the
button
to highlight the Confirm block and enter it a second time to
confirm you entered it correctly. Press OK when finished.
If both numbers are not the same, a warning panel will display to inform you that passwords did not match
(the old password will remain in effect) and for you to try again. Press MENU on the remote to return to
the Access Code Edit panel.

Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings
feature (see page 47) does NOT reset the password.

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4.9 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.

4.10 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 4.4.
The menu
difference is that there is no icon along the top for
DTV / TV adjustments.

4.11 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 4.5. The menu difference
is that there is no icon along the top for TV
adjustments.

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4.12 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 4.8. The menu
difference is that there is no icon along the top for
DTV / TV adjustments.

4.13 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.

4.13.1 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.

4.13.2 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
adjust the horizontal size.

or

button to

4.13.3 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
adjust the horizontal position.

or

button to

4.13.4 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
the vertical position.

or

button to adjust

4.13.5 Fine Tune
Press the
Press the

button to highlight the Fine Tune selection.
button to start tuning the to the PC signal. Use the

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4.14 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 4.4. The menu difference is that there are
no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental
Control adjustments.

4.15 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 4.5. The menu difference is that there is
no icon along the top for TV adjustments and no
Closed Caption.

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4.15.1 Understanding Viewing Features
Your LCD HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode.
You can switch these modes using the remote control.

4.15.2 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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4.15.3 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

Component
1

Component
2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

RGB

TV

9

9

9

9

9

AV1

9

9

9

9

9

AV2

9

9

9

9

9

MAIN

TV

AV1

AV2

Component 1

9

9

9

9

9

Component 2

9

9

9

9

9

HDMI 1

9

9

9

9

9

9

HDMI 2

9

9

9

9

9

9

RGB

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.

4.15.4 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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4.15.5 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.
Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of
you screen.
2.
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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4.16 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.

4.16.1 Programming for VCR
1.
2.
3.
4.

Manually turn on the VCR.
Press the VCR button on the remote control.
Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.
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.

4.16.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box
1.
2.
3.
4.

Manually turn on the Cable Box.
Press the CBL button on the remote control.
Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.
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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4.16.3 Programming for DVD Player
1.
2.
3.
4.

Manually turn on the DVD Player.
Press the DVD button on the remote control.
Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.
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.

4.16.4 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.
Press the matching component button on the remote control.
3.
Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED flashes twice.
4.
Press 9 9 1. The LED flashes twice.
5.
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.

4.17 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 techsupport@vinc.com.
Problem

Solution

No power.

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.

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.

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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
work.

Make sure batteries are inserted correctly
Batteries could be weak.
Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.

Control

does

not

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.

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.

You switch to a different input
and the screen size changes.

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: techsupport@vinc.com
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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5.4 Compliance
Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for
each area.
USA
Canada
Germany
UK
Japan

UL
CSA
VDE
BASE/BS
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.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice:
1.
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

1366 x 768 pixels

Pixel (Dot) Pitch

0.681mm (H) x 0.681mm (V)

Display Compatibility

HDTV (720P)

Signal Compatibility

480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)

Colors

16.77 Million

Brightness

500 cd/m2 (typical)

Contrast

1200:1 (typical)

Viewing Angle

>178° (horizontal and vertical)

Inputs

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)

Outputs

1x 5.1 Audio from DTV input only (SPDIF Optical), 1x Stereo Audio (RCA)

Features

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

Built-in, 10W x 2

Panel Life

50,000 hours to half the original brightness

Power
Input

IEC Connector for direct power line connection

Voltage Range

100 ~ 240Vac at 50/60Hz

Power Consumption

280W average

Environmental Conditions
Operating

Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft

Non-Operating

Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft

Dimensions

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

Net Weight

73.5 lbs with stand

Gross Weight

89.5 lbs`

Certifications

CSA, FCC Class B

*Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.

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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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6.3 Index
A
Accessories, 5
Adjustments
Closed Caption, 14
Selecting the Screen Size, 14, 33, 56, 66
Stepping through TV Channels, 33
Volume, 10, 33, 61
Advanced Picture Adjustments
Adaptive Luma, 44
Black Level Extender, 44
Color Transient Intensity (CTI), 44
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), 44
Dynamic Contrast, 44
Flesh Tones, 44
White Peak Limiter, 44

C
Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 61
Co-axial RF
Connecting for DTV, 27
Connecting for TV, 28
Component
Connecting your DVD Player, 20
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 25
Composite (AV)
Connecting your DVD Player, 21, 22
Connecting your VCR, 26
Connecting your Video Camera, 26
Controls
Front Panel, 10
Side Panel, 10

D
DTV
Audio Adjustment, 45
Parental Control, 50
Picture Adjustment, 41
Special Features, 46
Tuner Setup, 49
DTV Audio Adjust
Balance, 45
Bass, 45
Simulated Surround Sound, 46
Speakers On/Off, 46
Treble, 45
Volume, 45
DTV Picture Adjust
Advanced Picture Adjustments, 44
Backlight, 41
Brightness, 42
Color, 42
Color Temperature, 43
Contrast, 42
Picture Mode, 41

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Tint, 43
DTV Special Features
Closed Caption, 47
Closed Caption Style, 47
Language, 46
PIP Position, 47
Reset, 47
Sleep Timer, 46
DTV Tuner Setup
Auto Search, 49
Daylight Saving, 50
Digital Audio Out, 49
Skip Channel, 49
Time Zone, 50
Tuner Mode, 49
DVI
Connecting your DVD Player, 19
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 24

E
Extended Warranty, 71

G
Glossary, 66

H
HDMI
Connecting your DVD Player, 18
Connecting your Set-Top Box, 23

I
Inputs
Antenna, 3
Connectors, 17
Rear Label, 11
Rear Label, 12
Installation
Base removal, 6
Preparation, 5
Safety Instructions, 2
Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 31

O
OSD
Brightness Adjustment, 65
Closed Caption Selection, 14
Color Adjustment, 17
Contrast Adjustment, 65
Outputs
Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre System, 29
Using an external Receiver/Amp, 29

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Parental Control
Block Unrated Programming, 52
Movie Rating, 51
Parental Lock Enable, 50
Password change, 52
TV Rating, 51
PC Input
Audio Adjustment, 55
Picture Adjustment, 54
Special Features, 55
PC Picture Adjust
Auto Adjust, 54
Fine Tune, 54
Horizontal Position, 54
Horizontal Size, 54
Vertical Position, 54
PIP and POP Inputs, 57

R
Remote
Batteries, 16
Layout, 13, 16, 59
Range, 16
Remote Control
Codes for other devices., 72
Programming to work your DVD Player, 60
Programming to work your Set-Top Box, 59
Programming to work your VCR, 59
Setting the Sleep Timer, 58
Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your
VIZIO TV, 60
RGB
Connecting your PC, 30

S
Screen Size explanation, 56
S-Video
Connecting your DVD Player, 21, 22

T
Technical Specifications, 65
Troubleshooting Guide, 61
TV
Audio Adjustment, 45
Parental Control, 50

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Special Features, 46
Tuner Setup, 48
TV Audio Adjust
Balance, 45
Bass, 45
Simulated Surround Sound, 46
Speakers On/Off, 46
Treble, 45
Volume, 45
TV Picture Adjust
Advanced Picture Adjustments, 44
Backlight, 41
Brightness, 42
Color, 42
Color Temperature, 43
Contrast, 42
Picture Mode, 41
Tint, 43
TV Special Features
Closed Caption, 46
Language, 46
PIP Position, 47
Reset, 47
Sleep Timer, 46
TV Tuner Setup
Auto Search, 48
Skip Channel, 48
Tuner Mode, 48

V
Video Input
Audio Adjustment, 53
Parental Control, 54
Picture Adjustment, 53
Special Features, 53

W
Warranty, 71
Watching TV
Basic Adjustments, 33
Basic connections, 31
DTV Channel Information, 34
First Startup, 31
Getting your Programs, 33
Program Information, 35
Status Information, 36

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6.4 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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6.5 Component Program Codes
Setup Code for VCR’s

Setup Code for VCR’s

Setup Code for VCR’s

ABS

21972

Emerson

Marantz

20035, 20081

Admiral

20048, 20209

Marta

20037

Aiko

20278

Matsushita

20035, 20162

Aiwa

20037, 20479

20035, 20037,
20184, 20240,
20045, 20121,
20043, 20209,
20002, 20278,
20479

Media Center PC

21972

21972

Fisher

20047, 20104

MEI

20035

America Action

20278

Fuji

20035, 20033

Memorex

American High

20035

Fujitsu

20045

Amoisonic

20479

Gateway

21972

20035, 20162,
20037, 20048,
20039, 20047,
20240, 20104,
20209, 20479

Anam

20162, 20037,
20240, 20278

GE

20060, 20035,
20240

MGA

20240, 20043

Anam National

20162

General

20045

MGN Technology

20240

Asha

20240

Go Video

20432

Microsoft

21972

GoldStar

20037, 20209,
20038, 20225

Mind

21972

Minolta

20042

Haojie

20240

Mitsubishi

20067, 20043

Harman/Kardon

20081, 20038

Motorola

20035, 20048

Harwood

20072

MTC

20240

Hewlett Packard

21972

Multitech

20072

HI-Q

20047

NEC

Hitachi

20037, 20042,
20055

20035, 20037,
20048, 20104,
20067, 20038

Howard Computers

21972

Newave

20037
20037

Alienware

Audiovox

20037, 20278

Beaumark

20240

Bell & Howell

20104

Broksonic

20184, 20121,
20209, 20002,
20479

Calix

20037

Canon

20035

Carver

20081

CCE

20072, 20278

Changhong

20048, 20081

HP

21972

Nikko

Citizen

20037, 20278

20042, 20739

Noblex

20240

Colt

20072

Hughes Network
Systems

Northgate

21972

Craig

20037, 20047,
20240, 20072

iBUYPOWER

21972

Olympus

20035

JVC

20045, 20067

Optimus

Curtis Mathes

20060, 20035,
20162

KEC

20037, 20278

21062, 20162,
20037, 20048,
20104, 20432

Kenwood

20067, 20038

Cybernex

20240

Orion

KLH

20072

20184, 20209,
20002, 20479

CyberPower

21972

Kodak

20035, 20037

Panasonic

Daewoo

20045, 20104,
20278

Kolin

20043

21062, 20035,
20162, 20616,
20225

Dell

21972

LG

Penney

Denon

20042

20037, 20045,
20042, 20209,
20038

20035, 20037,
20240, 20042,
20038

DirecTV

20739

Logik

20072

Pentax

20042

Durabrand

20039, 20038

LXI

20037

Philco

20035, 20479

Electrohome

20037

Magnavox

Philips

Electrophonic

20037

20035, 20039,
20081

20035, 20081,
20739, 20618

Emerex

20032

Magnin

20240

Pilot

20037

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Setup Code for VCR’s

Setup Code for VCR’s

Pioneer

20042, 20067

Tatung

20045, 20067

Polk Audio

20081

Technics

20035, 20162

Profitronic

20240

Teco

Proscan

20060

20035, 20037,
20048, 20038

Protec

20072

Teknika

20035, 20037

Pulsar

20039

Tivo

20636, 20618,
21503, 20739

Qisheng

20060

TMK

20240

Quasar

20035, 20162

Toshiba

Radix

20037

Randex

20037

20045, 20042,
20067, 20043,
21503, 21008,
21972

RCA

20060, 20035,
20240, 20042,
20880

Totevision

20037, 20240

Touch

21972

20035, 20037,
20048, 20047,
20104

Unitech

20240

Vector

20045

Vector Research

20038

Victor

20067

Video Concepts

20045

Videomagic

20037

Videosonic

20240

Realistic

ReplayTV

20616

Runco

20039

Sampo

20037, 20048

Samsung

20240, 20045,
20432

Setup Code for Cable
Converters
Daeryung

01877, 00877,
00477, 00008

Digi

00637

Director

00476

Dumont

00637

Gehua

00476

General
Instrument

00476, 00810,
00276, 00003,
00014

GoldStar

00144

Hamlin

00009, 00273

Hitachi

00014

Jerrold

00476, 00810,
00276, 00003,
00012, 00014

KNC

00008

LG

00144

Memorex

00000

Motorola

00476, 00810,
00276, 01254,
01376
00012

Sanky

20048, 20039

Viewsonic

21972

MultiVision

Sansui

20067, 20209,
20479

Wards

20060, 20035,
20048, 20047,
20081, 20240,
20042, 20072

Pace

01877, 00237

Panasonic

00000, 00008,
00107

Panther

00637

Sanyo

20047, 20240,
20104

Scott

20184, 20045,
20121, 20043

Sears

20035, 20037,
20047, 20042,
20104

White
Westinghouse

20209, 20072

Paragon

00000

XR-1000

20035, 20072

Philips

00317, 01305

Yamaha

20038

Pioneer

Zenith

20039, 20033,
20209, 20479

01877, 00877,
00144, 00533

Pulsar

00000

ZT Group

21972

Sharp

20048, 20209

Shintom

20072

Quasar

00000

Shogun

20240

RadioShack

00883

Singer

20072

00279, 00273

Sonic Blue

20616

Setup Code for Cable
Converters

Regal
Runco

00000

Sony

20035, 20032,
20033, 20636,
21972

ABC

00003, 00008,
00014

Samsung

00000, 00144

Americast

00899

Scientific Atlanta

01877, 00877,
00477, 00008

Bell & Howell

00014

Sony

01006

Bell South

00899

Starcom

00003, 00014

STS

20042

Sylvania

20035, 20081,
20043

Systemax

21972

Clearmaster

00883

Supercable

00276

Tagar Systems

21972

ClearMax

00883

Supermax

00883

Tashiko

20037

Coolmax

00883

Tocom

00012

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Setup Code for Cable
Converters

Setup Code for Satellite
Receivers

Torx

00003

JVC

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

Zenith

00000, 00525,
00899

Paysat

00724

21024, 21023,
21129, 20816,
21117

Philips

Daewoo

20833, 21172,
20869

Setup Code for Satellite
Receivers

01142, 00749,
01749, 00724,
01076, 00722,
00099, 01442

Denon

20490

Proscan

00392, 00566

DVD2000

20521

AlphaStar

00772

Proton

01535

Emerson

20591, 20675

Chaparral

00216

RadioShack

00869

Enterprise

20591

Crossdigital

01109

RCA

Fisher

21919

DirecTV

00392, 00566,
00639, 01142,
00247, 00749,
01749, 00724,
00819, 01856,
01076, 01109,
00099, 01392,
01640, 01442,
01414, 01108

00392, 00566,
00855, 00143,
01392

Funai

20675

Samsung

01276, 01109,
01108

Gateway

21158, 21073

Sanyo

01219

GE

20522, 20717

SKY

00856

Go Video

Sony

00639, 01640

20744, 20833,
21099, 20783,
21075, 20869,
21730

Star Choice

00869

Greenhill

20717

Tivo

01142, 01442

Harman/Kardon

20582, 20702

Toshiba

Hitachi

01005, 00775,
01505

00749, 01749,
00790, 01285

20573, 20664,
21919

UltimateTV

01640, 01392

Hiteker

20672

Expressvu

00775

Uniden

00724, 00722

Initial

20717

GE

00566

US Digital

01535

Integra

20627, 21924

General
Instrument

00869

USDTV

01535

JBL

20702

GOI

00775

Voom

00869

JVC

01246

00856, 01856

20558, 20623,
20867

Goodmans

Zenith

Kenwood

20490, 20534

Hisense

01535

KLH

Hitachi

00819, 00222,
01250

20717, 21020,
21149

Aiwa

20641, 21912

Koss

20651, 21980

HTS

00775

Akai

20770

Lasonic

20798

Hughes Network
Systems

01142, 00749,
01749, 01442

Allegro

20869

LG

Apex Digital

20672, 20717,
20797, 21061,

20591, 20869,
20801

Liquid Video

21980

Dish Network
System
Dishpro
Echostar

I-Lo

Version 8/1/2006

01005, 00775,
01505
01005, 00775,
01505

01535

Setup Code for DVD Players
20796, 21056,
21937, 20794,
21020, 21915

00775

Setup Code for DVD Players

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Setup Code for DVD Players

Setup Code for DVD Players

Setup Code for CD Players

Lite-On

21158, 21058

SVA

20717

Miro

30000

Loewe

20511

Sylvania

20675

Mission

30157

Magnavox

20503, 20539,
21976, 21914,
20675

Symphonic

20675

MTC

30420

Teac

20717, 21984,
20809

NSM

30157

Onkyo

30868, 30101

Technics

20490

Optimus

Theta Digital

20571

Toshiba

20503, 20695

31063, 30000,
30032, 30037,
30420, 30179,
31075, 30145

V, Inc.

20123, 20124

Panasonic

30029

Urban Concepts

20503

Parasound

30420

Xbox

20522

Philips

30626, 30157

Yamaha

20490, 20539,
20545

Pioneer

31063, 31062,
30032

Zenith

20503, 20591,
20869

Polk Audio

30157

Proton

30157

QED

30157

Quad

30157

Quasar

30029

RadioShack

31075

RCA

31062, 30032,
30420, 30179,
30053

Marantz

20539

Memorex

20695

Microsoft

20522

Mintek

20717

Mitsubishi

21521, 20521

Nesa

20717

Norcent

21003

Onkyo

20503, 20627,
21924, 20792

Oritron

20651, 21980

Panasonic

20490, 21762,
21990

Philips

20503, 20539,
20646, 21914

Setup Code for CD Players
Aiwa

30157

Pioneer

20525, 20571

Burmester

30420

Polaroid

21086, 21061

30029

Polk Audio

20539

California Audio
Labs

Portland

20770

Carver

30157, 30179

Proscan

20522

Denon

30873

Realistic

30420, 30179

Qwestar

20651

DKK

30000

Rotel

30157, 30420

RCA

20522, 20571,
20717, 20822

DMX Electronics

30157

SAE

30157

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,
21932, 21075,
20820

Harman/Kardon

30157, 30173

Silsonic

30888, 30036

Hitachi

30032

Sonic Frontiers

30157

Sansui

20695

Integra

30101

Sony

Sanyo

20695

JVC

30072

30490, 30000,
30100

TAG McLaren

30157

Sharper Image

21117

30826, 30626,
30028, 30037,
30036, 30190

30145

20630, 20752

Kenwood

Soundesign

Sharp

Tascam

30420

Sherwood

20770

Krell

30157

Shinco

20717

Linn

30157

Shinsonic

20533

Magnavox

30157

Sonic Blue

20869, 21099

Marantz

Sony

20533, 20864,
21033, 21904,
21903

30626, 30029,
30157

MCS

30029

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Teac

30420

Technics

30029

Victor

30072

Wards

30157, 30053

Yamaha

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Setup Code for CD Players
Zonda

30157

Setup Code for Audio
Amplifiers

Setup Code for Audio
Amp/Tuners
JVC

30074, 31263

Kenwood

31313, 31570,
30027

KLH

31428

Magnavox

31189, 31269,
30531

Marantz

31189, 31269,
30039

MCS

30039

Onkyo

30842, 30135

Optimus

31023, 30670,
30531, 31074

30395

Panasonic

31518, 30039

Sansui

30321

Philips

31189, 31269

Shure

30264

Pioneer

Sony

30689

31023, 30150,
30014, 30630,
30531

Soundesign

30078

Proscan

31254

Victor

30331

Qisheng

31609

Wards

30078

Quasar

30039

Yamaha

30354, 30133

RadioShack

31263

RCA

31023, 31609,
31254, 30531,
31074

Bose

30674

GE

30078

JVC

30331

Marantz

30321

Nakamichi

30321

NEC

30264

Optimus

30395

Realistic

Setup Code for Audio
Amp/Tuners
ADC

30531

Sharper Image

31263

Silsonic

30176

Sony

31058, 31441,
31258, 31759

Soundesign

30670

Stereophonics

31023

Sunfire

31313

Teac

31074, 31267

Technics

31308, 31518,
30039

Aiwa

31405, 31243,
30121

Anam

31609, 31074

Audiotronic

31189

Bose

31229

Capetronic

30531

Carver

31189

Coby

31263

Denon

31360, 31142,
30904

Fonmix

31360

Glory Horse

31263

Harman/Kardon

30110

Hitachi

31273

Inkel

30027

Setup Code for TV’s

Integra

30135

Addison

JBL

30110

Admiral

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Setup Code for TV’s
Advent

10761, 10842

Aiko

10092

Aiwa

11914

Akai

10812, 10702,
10030, 10672,
11903

Albatron

10700, 10843

America Action

10180

Anam

10250, 10180,
10700

Anam National

10250, 10650

Anhua

10051

AOC

10451, 10093,
10180, 10060,
10030, 10178,
10092

Apex Digital

10748, 10765,
10879, 10767,
11943

Audiovox

10451, 10180,
10875, 10092,
10623

Baile

10661

Beijing

10812, 10661

Bell & Howell

10154

BenQ

11032

Bradford

10180

Broksonic

10236, 10463,
11911, 11938,
11905, 11935,
11929

Cailing

10748

Candle

10030

Carnivale

10030

Carver

10054

Celebrity

10000

Thorens

31189

Celera

10765

Victor

30074

Changcheng

10051, 10661

Wards

30014

Changhong

Yamaha

30176, 31276,
31176

10156, 10765,
11156, 10767

Ching Tai

10092

Chun Yun

10000, 10180,
10700, 10092,
10843

10092

Chung Hsin

10180, 10053

10093, 10463

Cinema

10672

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Setup Code for TV’s

Setup Code for TV’s

Setup Code for TV’s

Citizen

10060, 10030,
11928, 10092

Gateway

11756, 11755

Kangli

10661

GE

10180

10180

Kenwood

10030

Commercial
Solutions

11447, 10047

KLH

10765, 10767

Conrowa

10156, 10145,
11156

11447, 10047,
11454, 10051,
10451, 10180,
10030, 10178,
11917, 10092,
11907, 11922

KEC

Clarion

Kolin

Gibralter

10017, 10030

10180, 10150,
10053

Contec

10180

GoldStar

KTV

10180, 10030

Craig

10180

10154, 10030,
10178, 11926

Kunlun

10051, 10661

10180

LG

10060, 10030,
10178, 10856,
10700, 10025

Crosley

10054

Grunpy

Crown

10180

Haier

11034

Curtis Mathes

10047, 10054,
10154, 10451,
10093, 10060,
10702, 10030,
10145, 10166

Hallmark

10178

Lloyd's

11904

Hankook

10180, 10030,
10178

LXI

Harley Davidson

11904

10047, 10054,
10154, 10156,
10178

CXC

10180

Harman/Kardon

10054

Magnasonic

11928, 11913

Daewoo

10154, 10451,
10180, 10030,
10178, 10672,
11928, 10092,
10661, 11909,
10623, 10700

Harvard

10180

Magnavox

Havermy

10093

Helios

10865

11454, 10054,
10030, 10706,
11931, 11254,
11913, 11904,
11944

Hello Kitty

10451

Magnin

11907

Dayu

10661

Hisense

Marantz

Dell

11080

10156, 10748,
10145, 11156

10054, 10030,
10704

Denon

10145

Hitachi

Matsushita

10250, 10650

Dumont

10017

10156, 10030,
10178, 11145,
10145, 10092,
11904, 11156

Maxent

11755

Durabrand

10463, 10180,
10178, 10171,
11034

Megapower

10700

Hongmei

10093

Megatron

10178, 10145

Huafa

10145

Electroband

10000

Memorex

Huari

10145

Emerson

10154, 10236,
10463, 10180,
10178, 10171,
11944, 11909,
11929, 11905,
11928, 10623,
11911

Huodateji

10051

10154, 10463,
10150, 10178,
11911, 11926,
11924, 11920,
11927

MGA

10150, 10030,
10178, 11907

Midland

10047, 10017,
10051

Mitsubishi

10154, 10250,
10093, 10236,
10180, 11250,
10150, 10030,
10178, 11917,
10836

Monivision

10843, 10700

Motorola

10093

MTC

10060, 10030

Mudan

10051

Multitech

10180

Envision

10030

Ether

10030

Firstar

10236

Fisher

10154

Fortress

10093

Fujitsu

10809, 10853

Funai

10180, 10171,
11904

Furi

10145

Futuretech

10180

Version 8/1/2006

Imperial Crown

10661

Infinity

10054

Inteq

10017

JBL

10054

JCB

10000

Jean

10156, 10051,
10236, 10092

Jensen

10761

Jiahua

10051

Jinfeng

10051

Jinxing

10054, 10156,
10145

JVC

10053, 11923,
11253

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Setup Code for TV’s

Setup Code for TV’s

NAD

10156, 10178,
10866

Quasar

10250, 10051,
11924, 10650

National

10051

RadioShack

NEC

10154, 10156,
10051, 10053,
10030, 10178,
11704

10047, 10154,
10180, 10030,
10178, 11920,
11904

RCA

11447, 10047,
11454, 10000,
10030, 10178,
11547, 11922,
11917, 10092,
11907, 11948,
10090, 10679

Newave

10093, 10178,
10092

Nikko

10030, 10178,
10092

Norcent

10748, 10824

NTC

10092

Onwa
Optimus

Realistic

10154, 10180,
10030, 10178

10180

Rowa

10748

10154, 10250,
10166, 10650,
11927, 11924,
11913

Runco

10017, 10030

Sampo

10154, 10093,
10030, 10178,
10171, 10700,
10650, 11755,
10092

Optonica

10093

Orion

10236, 10463,
11929, 11911,
11905

Panasonic

Samsung

10054, 10250,
10051, 10650,
11941, 11927,
11924

Panda

10051, 10706

Penney

10047, 10156,
10051, 10060,
10030, 10178,
11926, 11907

10154, 10156,
10060, 10812,
10702, 10030,
10178, 11060,
10814, 10092,
11903, 10090,
10766

Setup Code for TV’s
11904
Soundesign

10180, 10178

Sowa

10156, 10051,
10060, 10178,
10092

Squareview

10171

SSS

10180

Starlite

10180

Studio Experience

10843

Supreme

10000

SVA

10748, 10865

Sylvania

10054, 10030,
10171, 11944,
11931

Symphonic

10180, 10171,
11913, 11904

Synco

10000, 10451,
10093, 10060,
10178, 10092

Tacico

10178, 10092

Tandy

10093

Tashiko

10092, 10650

Tatung

10054, 10154,
10156, 10051,
10060, 11156,
11756, 11254

Technics

10250, 10051

Techwood

10051

Teco

10051, 10093,
10178, 10092

Teknika

10054, 10180,
10150, 10060,
10092

Telefunken

10702

Tera

10030

Thomas

11904

Tiane

10093

TMK

10178

TNCi

10017

Sansui

10463, 11904,
11935, 11929,
11911

Sanyo

10154, 10156,
10180, 10145,
11907

Sanyuan

10093

11454, 10054,
10000, 10051,
10030, 10178,
10092, 10690

Scotch

10178

Scott

10236, 10180,
10178

Pilot

10030

Sears

Pioneer

10166, 10866,
10679

Portland

10092

Shaofeng

10145

Prima

10761

Sharp

Princeton

10700

10093, 10030,
10650, 11917

Prism

10051

Shen Ying

10092

Tobo

10748

Proscan

11447, 10047,
11922

Shencai

10145

Toshiba

Sheng Chia

10093, 10236

10154, 10156,
10060, 10145,
11945, 11704,
11936, 11156,
11935, 10650,
11918

Tuntex

10030, 10092

Philco
Philips

10054, 10180,
10030, 10178

10047, 10054,
10154, 10156,
10178, 10171,
11926, 11904

Proton

10030, 10178

Skygiant

10180

Pulsar

10017

Skyworth

10748

Sony

11100, 10000,
10650, 11925,

Qingdao

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Setup Code for TV’s

TVS

10463

Vidtech

10178

VIZIO

11758, 11756,
10885, 10864

Viewsonic

11755, 10885,
10864

White
Westinghouse

10463, 11909,
10623

Yamaha

10030

Vector Research

10030

Wards

Yapshe

10250

Victor

10250, 10053,
10650

Zenith

Vidikron

10054

10017, 10463,
10178, 11904,
11929, 11911,
11909, 10092

Version 8/1/2006

10054, 10030,
10178, 10866,
11156

Warumaia

10661

Waycon

10156

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