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Dear VIZIO Customer,

Congratulations on your new VIZIO GV42L High

Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you

for your support. For maximum benefit of your set,

please read these instructions before making any

adjustments, and retain them for future reference.

We hope you will experience many years of

enjoyment from your new VIZIO GV42L High

Definition Television.

For assistance, please call 714-668-0588 or e-

mail us at techsupport@vinc.com.

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 on-

site 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.

• 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:

o The power connector fails or frays.

o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the GV42L LCD HDTV.

o The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture.

o The Display is dropped or damaged in any way.

o The performance of the Display changes substantially.

• Operating environment. Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ~ 2000m)

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Television Antenna Connection Protection

External Television Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the

antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and

static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper

grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.

Lightning Protection

For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long

periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

Power Lines

Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power

lines or circuits.

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.

2. Unplug the speaker wires from the

GV42L at the rear of the TV.

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3. 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 sub-

menu is active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level.

Channel +/- – Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels.

While the OSD is active, these buttons function as up and down controls

in the OSD menus.

Volume +/- – Use these buttons to increase or decrease to the speaker

volume. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right

controls in the OSD menus.

Input (Enter) – Repeated pressing of this buttons steps through the

input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1,

Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Once you have stepped

through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.

Additionally, when the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted. When the

OSD is not active, pressing this button will display the current input mode.

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1.3 Rear Panel Connections

Left Portion

1. SPEAKER – Connection for right speaker.

2. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here.

3. DTV – Connect to an antenna or cable/digital cable for TV and Digital TV.*

4. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – When the DTV input is selected for viewing, the digital

audio associated with digital programming will be available on this SPDIF Optical connector

for connection to your home theatre 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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Right Portion

5. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only.

6. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or

set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV

indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from

www.vizioce.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).

7. 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).

8. RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the

rear of the TV indicates this connection.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 pre-

programmed 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 sub-

screen 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.

Connection

Quality (type) Connector

Rear

Panel

Color

Codes

Description

Best

(digital)

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.

Best

(digital)

- - - - - - - - - - - -

Good

(analog)

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.

Best

(analog) 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.

Better

(analog)

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.

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, S-

Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which

option is the right one for you.

2.2.1 Using HDMI

DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be

connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO GV42LHDTV for optimal results.

Connecting your DVD Player (Best):

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.

2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI

Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player.

4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by

pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.

Note: 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.

Note:

a) If you are already using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use

the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI 2

connection.

b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output

requirements of the product.

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For DVD Players with DVI:

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.

2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the

HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output

connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to

the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the LCD

HDTV.

4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player.

5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by

pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.

Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of

the product.

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2.2.2 Using Component Video

Connecting your DVD Player (Better):

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.

2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green

color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to

you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue

color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to

you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pr (red color)

connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you

when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output

connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other

end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the

rear of the LCD HDTV.

6. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.

7. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or

directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.

Note:

a) If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want

to use the Component 1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the

Component 2 connections coded by the purple area.

b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output

requirements of the product.

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2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)

Connecting your DVD Player (Good):

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.

2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV2

group (red area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output

connectors associated with the 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.

4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.

5. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by

pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.

Note: 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. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.

2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color)

connector in the 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.

3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on your DVD player to the

corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the 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.

4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player.

5. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by

pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.

Note:

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.

Connecting your Set-Top Box (Best):

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to

the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by

pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.

Note: 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.

Note:

a) The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display

for added security and protection.

b) 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.

c) 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. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end

to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output

connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other

end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the

LCD HDTV.

4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

5. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by

pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.

Note: The HDMI Input is for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. Use the RGB

PC input for a greater selection of PC formats.

Note:

d) 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.

e) Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output

requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.

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2.3.2 Using Component Video

Connecting your Set-Top Box (Better):

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y

(green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors

nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb

(blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors

nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

4. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red

color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to

you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output

connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect

the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color

area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

6. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.

7. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or

directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.

Note:

a) If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want

to use the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the

Component 2 connections coded by the orange area.

b) Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output

requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.

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2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.

2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the

AV2 group (red area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.

3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output

connectors associated with the 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.

4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera.

5. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by

pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.

Note: 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. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV.

2. 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.

3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV.

4. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote

or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing

the TV button on the Remote Control.

Note:

a) Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Refer to the program guides, or

consult your cable, satellite or TV station operator.

b) Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for detailed

information.

c) Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded.

d) For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-

VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623).

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2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV.

2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your

antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA

connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV

3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV.

4. 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. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR.

2. 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.

3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR.

4. 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. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp.

2. 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.

3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV

and Receiver/Amp.

4. Then press the MENU button on the

remote control to open the On-Screen

Display (OSD) menu.

5. Press the on the remote control to

select the Audio Adjust menu.

6. Press the on the remote control to

select SPEAKERS.

7. 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.

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.

Note:

a) Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input.

b) The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers.

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2.7 Connecting a PC Computer

1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer.

2. 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.

3. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the

rear of the LCD HDTV.

4. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer.

5. 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.

Note:

a) 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.

b) Refer to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output

requirements of the product.

c) A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an

electronics store.

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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. 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.

2. There are 3 options for selecting your programming:

a. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA

input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing

the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV.

b. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by an

HDMI cable, select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 directly by pressing the HDMI button on the

remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the LCD HDTV.

c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by a

Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component 1 or Component 2 directly by pressing the

Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on

the side of the LCD HDTV.

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.

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.

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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

DTV Input, no PIP

TV Input TV Channel Number

Current

Program

Rating

Closed Caption

is available but

is turned off

480i; is the only format available on

NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)

Audio is Mono

Stereo & SAP are

also available

Program Information:

Provided by Broadcaster

DTV Channel Number

Number after – is Sub Channel

Main Screen

Current

Program

Rating

Closed Caption

is available but

is turned off

1080i HD: HDTV being received

May also be 720P for HDTV

480P is EDTV

Only one Audio Channel

In this case English

Station Name

Provided by

Broadcaster

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Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP

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 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

Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz

Main Screen PC Input

PC Format is 1024x768

Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz

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3.6.2 With PIP and POP

TV Input, with PIP

DTV Input, with PIP

PIP/POP Input

is Component 1 TV Channel Number

Current

Program

Rating

Closed Caption

is available but

is turned off

480i; is the only format available on

NTSC SDTV (Standard Definition TV)

Audio is Mono

Stereo & SAP are

also available

Main Input is TV

Program Information:

Provided by Broadcaster

DTV Channel Number

Number after – is Sub Channel

Current

Program

Rating

Closed Caption

is available but

is turned off

1080i HD: HDTV being received

May also be 720P for HDTV

480P is EDTV

Only one Audio

Channel

In this case English

Station Name

Provided by

Broadcaster

PIP/POP

Input is TV

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Component Input, with PIP

AV Input, with PIP

AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2

Information Banners.

PC Input, with PIP

Main Input is 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

Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz

Main Input is PC

PIP/POP Input is AV1 PC Format is 1024x768

Vertical Refresh Rate 60Hz

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Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV

4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)

The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function

settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other

settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.

The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Special Features, TV Tuner

Setup and Parental Controls. The main menu options may very depending on your selected input source.

Note: Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for

Parental Controls.

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the

side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will be

shown on the screen.

2. Press the or button on the remote control or

the VOL + or VOL – button on the side of the TV to

select one of the other menu options.

Picture Adjust Audio Adjust Special Features TV Tuner Setup Parental Controls

3. Once the menu option is displayed, press the or button on the remote control or the

CH + or CH – button on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust.

4. Press the button on the remote control or the VOL – button on the side of the TV to begin

adjustment of the item.

5. Press OK when finished.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu.

7. Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the OSD

completely.

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4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment

4.2.1 Picture Mode

When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen

Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST

page. Press the button to highlight the Picture

Mode selection.

Use the or button to choose from Custom,

Standard, Movie and Game.

If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the

Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments

available for you are for the Backlight and Color

Temperature; the rest are preset.

4.2.2 Backlight

Press the button to highlight the Backlight

selection.

Press the button to start adjusting the brightness of the Backlight and the menu page will disappear

and be replaced by a small Backlight Indicator Bar so you can see the light level between the minimum

and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level.

The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture, it

adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture.

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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 button to highlight the Surround selection.

Press the button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off.

4.4.6 Speakers

Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection.

Press the button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn-off the internal

speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System.

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 button to select the timer to

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 button to block

(locked) or allow (unlocked).

4.8.3 Movie Rating

Press the button to highlight the Movie Rating selection.

Press the button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be

displayed.

In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the

program blocking of the following Movie ratings:

G – General audience

PG – Parental guidance suggested

PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of age or older

R – Mature audience

NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age

X – No one under 17 years of age

Press the or button to navigate through the Movie rating options. Press the button to block

(locked) or allow (unlocked).

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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 or button to

adjust the horizontal size.

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 or button to

adjust the horizontal position.

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 or button to adjust

the vertical position.

4.13.5 Fine Tune

Press the button to highlight the Fine Tune selection.

Press the button to start tuning the to the PC signal. Use the or button to adjust the tuning.

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4.14 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

MAIN TV AV1 AV2 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

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. Manually turn on the VCR.

2. Press the VCR button on the remote control.

3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.

4. Find the programming code for your VCR in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using

the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered.

If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component

and manufacturer.

5. Point the remote control at the VCR and press the POWER button. The VCR will turn off.

4.16.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box

1. Manually turn on the Cable Box.

2. Press the CBL button on the remote control.

3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.

4. Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it

using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is

entered.

If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and

manufacturer.

5. Point the remote control at the Cable Box and press the POWER button. The Cable Box will turn off.

Note:

a) If your VCR does not respond, try all the codes for your VCR brand. If the codes do not

work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”

b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may

include more functionality.

Note:

a) If your Cable Set-Top Box does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes

do not work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”

b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may

include more functionality.

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4.16.3 Programming for DVD Player

1. Manually turn on the DVD Player.

2. Press the DVD button on the remote control.

3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice.

4. Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it

using the Number Buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is

entered.

If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and

manufacturer.

5. Point the remote control at the DVD Player and press the POWER button. The DVD Player will turn

off.

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 4-

digit 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.

Note:

a) If your DVD player does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not

work, or your brand is not listed, see “Searching for Component Codes.”

b) Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may

include more functionality.

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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5.1 Maintenance

Important

1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV.

2. 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. Use the VIZIO soft cloth (included) for cleaning.

2. 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. Use the VIZIO soft cotton cloth (included) to gently clean the screen.

2. 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 e-

mail 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 Control does not

work.

Make sure batteries are inserted correctly

Batteries could be weak.

Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.

There appears to be image

quality issues.

For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If HD

content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source. Standard,

analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV

has video that is many times better than old TV’s and so you can see interference

and deficiencies you did not know you had.

You cannot see a picture. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.

Make sure that the power button is turned on.

Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source.

If your TV is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any key on

your keyboard to “wake” your computer.

You see a distorted picture or

hear unusual sound.

You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or

fluorescent lights. If you have not mounted it on the wall, try moving your TV to

another location to see if this is the cause of the problem.

The picture has abnormal

patterns.

Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back

of your TV.

Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV. Compare the

video input source’s specifications with your TV specifications.

The display image does not

cover the entire screen.

If you are using RGB mode, make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen

Display (OSD) are set correctly.

If you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, use the WIDE button

on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes.

You can see a picture but you

cannot hear sound.

Make sure that the volume is not turned down.

Make sure that the sound is not muted.

Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly.

The TV has pixels that are

always dark or colored.

Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision

technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your LCD HDTV may not display.

Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do

not constitute a defective product.

You see “noise” or “trash” on

the screen.

When your LCD HDTV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the

signal is up-converted (increased) to match your TV’s display capabilities. Up-

converting 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 UL

Canada CSA

Germany VDE

UK BASE/BS

Japan Electric Appliance Control Act

5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. 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. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with

the emission limits.

3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized

modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such

interference.

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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 set-

top 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

Sharpness, 43

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

Picture Adjustment, 41

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

ABS 21972

Admiral 20048, 20209

Aiko 20278

Aiwa 20037, 20479

Alienware 21972

America Action 20278

American High 20035

Amoisonic 20479

Anam 20162, 20037,

20240, 20278

Anam National 20162

Asha 20240

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

Citizen 20037, 20278

Colt 20072

Craig 20037, 20047,

20240, 20072

Curtis Mathes 20060, 20035,

20162

Cybernex 20240

CyberPower 21972

Daewoo 20045, 20104,

20278

Dell 21972

Denon 20042

DirecTV 20739

Durabrand 20039, 20038

Electrohome 20037

Electrophonic 20037

Emerex 20032

Setup Code for VCR’s

Emerson 20035, 20037,

20184, 20240,

20045, 20121,

20043, 20209,

20002, 20278,

20479

Fisher 20047, 20104

Fuji 20035, 20033

Fujitsu 20045

Gateway 21972

GE 20060, 20035,

20240

General 20045

Go Video 20432

GoldStar 20037, 20209,

20038, 20225

Haojie 20240

Harman/Kardon 20081, 20038

Harwood 20072

Hewlett Packard 21972

HI-Q 20047

Hitachi 20037, 20042,

20055

Howard Computers 21972

HP 21972

Hughes Network

Systems

20042, 20739

iBUYPOWER 21972

JVC 20045, 20067

KEC 20037, 20278

Kenwood 20067, 20038

KLH 20072

Kodak 20035, 20037

Kolin 20043

LG 20037, 20045,

20042, 20209,

20038

Logik 20072

LXI 20037

Magnavox 20035, 20039,

20081

Magnin 20240

Setup Code for VCR’s

Marantz 20035, 20081

Marta 20037

Matsushita 20035, 20162

Media Center PC 21972

MEI 20035

Memorex 20035, 20162,

20037, 20048,

20039, 20047,

20240, 20104,

20209, 20479

MGA 20240, 20043

MGN Technology 20240

Microsoft 21972

Mind 21972

Minolta 20042

Mitsubishi 20067, 20043

Motorola 20035, 20048

MTC 20240

Multitech 20072

NEC 20035, 20037,

20048, 20104,

20067, 20038

Newave 20037

Nikko 20037

Noblex 20240

Northgate 21972

Olympus 20035

Optimus 21062, 20162,

20037, 20048,

20104, 20432

Orion 20184, 20209,

20002, 20479

Panasonic 21062, 20035,

20162, 20616,

20225

Penney 20035, 20037,

20240, 20042,

20038

Pentax 20042

Philco 20035, 20479

Philips 20035, 20081,

20739, 20618

Pilot 20037

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Setup Code for VCR’s

Pioneer 20042, 20067

Polk Audio 20081

Profitronic 20240

Proscan 20060

Protec 20072

Pulsar 20039

Qisheng 20060

Quasar 20035, 20162

Radix 20037

Randex 20037

RCA 20060, 20035,

20240, 20042,

20880

Realistic 20035, 20037,

20048, 20047,

20104

ReplayTV 20616

Runco 20039

Sampo 20037, 20048

Samsung 20240, 20045,

20432

Sanky 20048, 20039

Sansui 20067, 20209,

20479

Sanyo 20047, 20240,

20104

Scott 20184, 20045,

20121, 20043

Sears 20035, 20037,

20047, 20042,

20104

Sharp 20048, 20209

Shintom 20072

Shogun 20240

Singer 20072

Sonic Blue 20616

Sony 20035, 20032,

20033, 20636,

21972

STS 20042

Sylvania 20035, 20081,

20043

Systemax 21972

Tagar Systems 21972

Tashiko 20037

Setup Code for VCR’s

Tatung 20045, 20067

Technics 20035, 20162

Teco 20035, 20037,

20048, 20038

Teknika 20035, 20037

Tivo 20636, 20618,

21503, 20739

TMK 20240

Toshiba 20045, 20042,

20067, 20043,

21503, 21008,

21972

Totevision 20037, 20240

Touch 21972

Unitech 20240

Vector 20045

Vector Research 20038

Victor 20067

Video Concepts 20045

Videomagic 20037

Videosonic 20240

Viewsonic 21972

Wards 20060, 20035,

20048, 20047,

20081, 20240,

20042, 20072

White

Westinghouse

20209, 20072

XR-1000 20035, 20072

Yamaha 20038

Zenith 20039, 20033,

20209, 20479

ZT Group 21972

Setup Code for Cable

Converters

ABC 00003, 00008,

00014

Americast 00899

Bell & Howell 00014

Bell South 00899

Clearmaster 00883

ClearMax 00883

Coolmax 00883

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

MultiVision 00012

Pace 01877, 00237

Panasonic 00000, 00008,

00107

Panther 00637

Paragon 00000

Philips 00317, 01305

Pioneer 01877, 00877,

00144, 00533

Pulsar 00000

Quasar 00000

RadioShack 00883

Regal 00279, 00273

Runco 00000

Samsung 00000, 00144

Scientific Atlanta 01877, 00877,

00477, 00008

Sony 01006

Starcom 00003, 00014

Supercable 00276

Supermax 00883

Tocom 00012

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Setup Code for Cable

Converters

Torx 00003

Toshiba 00000

Trans PX 00276

Tristar 00883

TS 00003

V2 00883

Viewmaster 00883

Vision 00883

Vortex View 00883

Zenith 00000, 00525,

00899

Setup Code for Satellite

Receivers

AlphaStar 00772

Chaparral 00216

Crossdigital 01109

DirecTV 00392, 00566,

00639, 01142,

00247, 00749,

01749, 00724,

00819, 01856,

01076, 01109,

00099, 01392,

01640, 01442,

01414, 01108

Dish Network

System

01005, 00775,

01505

Dishpro 01005, 00775,

01505

Echostar 01005, 00775,

01505

Expressvu 00775

GE 00566

General

Instrument

00869

GOI 00775

Goodmans 01246

Hisense 01535

Hitachi 00819, 00222,

01250

HTS 00775

Hughes Network

Systems

01142, 00749,

01749, 01442

I-Lo 01535

Setup Code for Satellite

Receivers

JVC 00775

LG 01414, 01226

Magnavox 00724, 00722

Memorex 00724

Mitsubishi 00749

Motorola 00869

NEC 01270

Next Level 00869

Panasonic 00247, 00701

Paysat 00724

Philips 01142, 00749,

01749, 00724,

01076, 00722,

00099, 01442

Proscan 00392, 00566

Proton 01535

RadioShack 00869

RCA 00392, 00566,

00855, 00143,

01392

Samsung 01276, 01109,

01108

Sanyo 01219

SKY 00856

Sony 00639, 01640

Star Choice 00869

Tivo 01142, 01442

Toshiba 00749, 01749,

00790, 01285

UltimateTV 01640, 01392

Uniden 00724, 00722

US Digital 01535

USDTV 01535

Voom 00869

Zenith 00856, 01856

Setup Code for DVD Players

Aiwa 20641, 21912

Akai 20770

Allegro 20869

Apex Digital 20672, 20717,

20797, 21061,

Setup Code for DVD Players

20796, 21056,

21937, 20794,

21020, 21915

Blaupunkt 20717

Blue Parade 20571

Broksonic 20695

Changhong 20627, 21061

CineVision 20869

Coby 21086

Curtis Mathes 21087

CyberHome 21024, 21023,

21129, 20816,

21117

Daewoo 20833, 21172,

20869

Denon 20490

DVD2000 20521

Emerson 20591, 20675

Enterprise 20591

Fisher 21919

Funai 20675

Gateway 21158, 21073

GE 20522, 20717

Go Video 20744, 20833,

21099, 20783,

21075, 20869,

21730

Greenhill 20717

Harman/Kardon 20582, 20702

Hitachi 20573, 20664,

21919

Hiteker 20672

Initial 20717

Integra 20627, 21924

JBL 20702

JVC 20558, 20623,

20867

Kenwood 20490, 20534

KLH 20717, 21020,

21149

Koss 20651, 21980

Lasonic 20798

LG 20591, 20869,

20801

Liquid Video 21980

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Setup Code for DVD Players

Lite-On 21158, 21058

Loewe 20511

Magnavox 20503, 20539,

21976, 21914,

20675

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

Pioneer 20525, 20571

Polaroid 21086, 21061

Polk Audio 20539

Portland 20770

Proscan 20522

Qwestar 20651

RCA 20522, 20571,

20717, 20822

Rio 20869

Rotel 20623

Sampo 20752, 20698

Samsung 20490, 20573,

21932, 21075,

20820

Sansui 20695

Sanyo 20695

Sharp 20630, 20752

Sharper Image 21117

Sherwood 20770

Shinco 20717

Shinsonic 20533

Sonic Blue 20869, 21099

Sony 20533, 20864,

21033, 21904,

21903

Setup Code for DVD Players

SVA 20717

Sylvania 20675

Symphonic 20675

Teac 20717, 21984,

20809

Technics 20490

Theta Digital 20571

Toshiba 20503, 20695

V, Inc. 20123, 20124

Urban Concepts 20503

Xbox 20522

Yamaha 20490, 20539,

20545

Zenith 20503, 20591,

20869

Setup Code for CD Players

Aiwa 30157

Burmester 30420

California Audio

Labs

30029

Carver 30157, 30179

Denon 30873

DKK 30000

DMX Electronics 30157

Dynamic Bass 30179

Fisher 30179

Garrard 30420

Genexxa 30032

Harman/Kardon 30157, 30173

Hitachi 30032

Integra 30101

JVC 30072

Kenwood 30826, 30626,

30028, 30037,

30036, 30190

Krell 30157

Linn 30157

Magnavox 30157

Marantz 30626, 30029,

30157

MCS 30029

Setup Code for CD Players

Miro 30000

Mission 30157

MTC 30420

NSM 30157

Onkyo 30868, 30101

Optimus 31063, 30000,

30032, 30037,

30420, 30179,

31075, 30145

Panasonic 30029

Parasound 30420

Philips 30626, 30157

Pioneer 31063, 31062,

30032

Polk Audio 30157

Proton 30157

QED 30157

Quad 30157

Quasar 30029

RadioShack 31075

RCA 31062, 30032,

30420, 30179,

30053

Realistic 30420, 30179

Rotel 30157, 30420

SAE 30157

Sansui 30157

Sanyo 30179

SAST 30157

Sharp 30861, 30037

Silsonic 30888, 30036

Sonic Frontiers 30157

Sony 30490, 30000,

30100

Soundesign 30145

TAG McLaren 30157

Tascam 30420

Teac 30420

Technics 30029

Victor 30072

Wards 30157, 30053

Yamaha 30888, 30036

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Setup Code for CD Players

Zonda 30157

Setup Code for Audio

Amplifiers

Bose 30674

GE 30078

JVC 30331

Marantz 30321

Nakamichi 30321

NEC 30264

Optimus 30395

Realistic 30395

Sansui 30321

Shure 30264

Sony 30689

Soundesign 30078

Victor 30331

Wards 30078

Yamaha 30354, 30133

Setup Code for Audio

Amp/Tuners

ADC 30531

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

Integra 30135

JBL 30110

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

Panasonic 31518, 30039

Philips 31189, 31269

Pioneer 31023, 30150,

30014, 30630,

30531

Proscan 31254

Qisheng 31609

Quasar 30039

RadioShack 31263

RCA 31023, 31609,

31254, 30531,

31074

Sharper Image 31263

Silsonic 30176

Sony 31058, 31441,

31258, 31759

Soundesign 30670

Stereophonics 31023

Sunfire 31313

Teac 31074, 31267

Technics 31308, 31518,

30039

Thorens 31189

Victor 30074

Wards 30014

Yamaha 30176, 31276,

31176

Setup Code for TV’s

Addison 10092

Admiral 10093, 10463

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

Celera 10765

Changcheng 10051, 10661

Changhong 10156, 10765,

11156, 10767

Ching Tai 10092

Chun Yun 10000, 10180,

10700, 10092,

10843

Chung Hsin 10180, 10053

Cinema 10672

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Setup Code for TV’s

Citizen 10060, 10030,

11928, 10092

Clarion 10180

Commercial

Solutions

11447, 10047

Conrowa 10156, 10145,

11156

Contec 10180

Craig 10180

Crosley 10054

Crown 10180

Curtis Mathes 10047, 10054,

10154, 10451,

10093, 10060,

10702, 10030,

10145, 10166

CXC 10180

Daewoo 10154, 10451,

10180, 10030,

10178, 10672,

11928, 10092,

10661, 11909,

10623, 10700

Dayu 10661

Dell 11080

Denon 10145

Dumont 10017

Durabrand 10463, 10180,

10178, 10171,

11034

Electroband 10000

Emerson 10154, 10236,

10463, 10180,

10178, 10171,

11944, 11909,

11929, 11905,

11928, 10623,

11911

Envision 10030

Ether 10030

Firstar 10236

Fisher 10154

Fortress 10093

Fujitsu 10809, 10853

Funai 10180, 10171,

11904

Furi 10145

Futuretech 10180

Setup Code for TV’s

Gateway 11756, 11755

GE 11447, 10047,

11454, 10051,

10451, 10180,

10030, 10178,

11917, 10092,

11907, 11922

Gibralter 10017, 10030

GoldStar 10154, 10030,

10178, 11926

Grunpy 10180

Haier 11034

Hallmark 10178

Hankook 10180, 10030,

10178

Harley Davidson 11904

Harman/Kardon 10054

Harvard 10180

Havermy 10093

Helios 10865

Hello Kitty 10451

Hisense 10156, 10748,

10145, 11156

Hitachi 10156, 10030,

10178, 11145,

10145, 10092,

11904, 11156

Hongmei 10093

Huafa 10145

Huari 10145

Huodateji 10051

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

Setup Code for TV’s

Kangli 10661

KEC 10180

Kenwood 10030

KLH 10765, 10767

Kolin 10180, 10150,

10053

KTV 10180, 10030

Kunlun 10051, 10661

LG 10060, 10030,

10178, 10856,

10700, 10025

Lloyd's 11904

LXI 10047, 10054,

10154, 10156,

10178

Magnasonic 11928, 11913

Magnavox 11454, 10054,

10030, 10706,

11931, 11254,

11913, 11904,

11944

Magnin 11907

Marantz 10054, 10030,

10704

Matsushita 10250, 10650

Maxent 11755

Megapower 10700

Megatron 10178, 10145

Memorex 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

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NAD 10156, 10178,

10866

National 10051

NEC 10154, 10156,

10051, 10053,

10030, 10178,

11704

Newave 10093, 10178,

10092

Nikko 10030, 10178,

10092

Norcent 10748, 10824

NTC 10092

Onwa 10180

Optimus 10154, 10250,

10166, 10650,

11927, 11924,

11913

Optonica 10093

Orion 10236, 10463,

11929, 11911,

11905

Panasonic 10054, 10250,

10051, 10650,

11941, 11927,

11924

Panda 10051, 10706

Penney 10047, 10156,

10051, 10060,

10030, 10178,

11926, 11907

Philco 10054, 10180,

10030, 10178

Philips 11454, 10054,

10000, 10051,

10030, 10178,

10092, 10690

Pilot 10030

Pioneer 10166, 10866,

10679

Portland 10092

Prima 10761

Princeton 10700

Prism 10051

Proscan 11447, 10047,

11922

Proton 10030, 10178

Pulsar 10017

Qingdao

Setup Code for TV’s

Quasar 10250, 10051,

11924, 10650

RadioShack 10047, 10154,

10180, 10030,

10178, 11920,

11904

RCA 11447, 10047,

11454, 10000,

10030, 10178,

11547, 11922,

11917, 10092,

11907, 11948,

10090, 10679

Realistic 10154, 10180,

10030, 10178

Rowa 10748

Runco 10017, 10030

Sampo 10154, 10093,

10030, 10178,

10171, 10700,

10650, 11755,

10092

Samsung 10154, 10156,

10060, 10812,

10702, 10030,

10178, 11060,

10814, 10092,

11903, 10090,

10766

Sansui 10463, 11904,

11935, 11929,

11911

Sanyo 10154, 10156,

10180, 10145,

11907

Sanyuan 10093

Scotch 10178

Scott 10236, 10180,

10178

Sears 10047, 10054,

10154, 10156,

10178, 10171,

11926, 11904

Shaofeng 10145

Sharp 10093, 10030,

10650, 11917

Shen Ying 10092

Shencai 10145

Sheng Chia 10093, 10236

Skygiant 10180

Skyworth 10748

Sony 11100, 10000,

10650, 11925,

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

Tobo 10748

Toshiba 10154, 10156,

10060, 10145,

11945, 11704,

11936, 11156,

11935, 10650,

11918

Tuntex 10030, 10092

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Setup Code for TV’s

TVS 10463

VIZIO 11758, 11756,

10885, 10864

Vector Research 10030

Victor 10250, 10053,

10650

Vidikron 10054

Setup Code for TV’s

Vidtech 10178

Viewsonic 11755, 10885,

10864

Wards 10054, 10030,

10178, 10866,

11156

Warumaia 10661

Waycon 10156

Setup Code for TV’s

White

Westinghouse

10463, 11909,

10623

Yamaha 10030

Yapshe 10250

Zenith 10017, 10463,

10178, 11904,

11929, 11911,

11909, 10092