Vizio GV42LF User Manual - Page 18

VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual

Version 10/9/2007

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Chapter 2

Connecting Equipment

2.1

Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A 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/White

S-Video (AV1) - 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

AV2 (Composite) - The complete video signal is

carried through this single pin connector. This is

the most commonly used video connection.

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections	11
Front Bezel	11
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls	11
1.3 Rear Panel Connections	12
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control	14
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control	17
1.4.2 Remote Control Range	17
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions	17
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment	18
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?	18
2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box	19
2.2.1 Using HDMI	19
2.2.2 Using Component Video	21
2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF)	22
2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV	22
2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV	23
2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR	23
2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player	24
2.4.1 Using HDMI	24
2.4.2 Using Component Video	26
2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1)	27
2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video	28
2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera	29
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp	30
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer	31
2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions	32
2.7.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input	32
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television	33
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up	33
3.2 Watching a TV Program	36
3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings	36
3.4 Program Information	37
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV	38
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)	38
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment	39
Picture Mode	39
4.2.2 Backlight	39
4.2.3 Contrast	40
4.2.4 Brightness	40
4.2.5 Color	40
4.2.6 Tint	40
4.2.7 Sharpness	41
4.2.8 Color Temperature	41
4.3 Advanced Video	42
DNR	42
4.3.2 Black Level Extender	42
4.3.3 White Peak Limiter	42
4.3.4 CTI (Color Transient Intensity)	42
4.3.5 Flesh Tone	42
4.3.6 Adaptive Luma	42
4.3.7 DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)	42
4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment	43
Volume	43
4.4.2 Bass	43
4.4.3 Treble	43
Balance	43
4.4.5 Surround	44
Speakers	44
4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup	44
4.5.1 Tuner Mode	44
Auto Search	44
4.5.3 Skip Channel	44
Digital Audio Out	45
Time Zone	45
4.5.6 Daylight Saving	45
4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup	46
Language	46
4.6.2 Sleep Timer	46
4.6.3 Analog Closed Caption	46
4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption	46
4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption Style	47
4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture)	47
H/V Position	47
4.6.8 Reset All Settings	47
4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control	48
4.7.1 Channel Block	48
4.7.2 TV Rating	49
4.7.3 Movie Rating	50
Blocked Unrated Programming	50
Change the Password	50
4.8 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment	51
HDMI Input Audio Adjustment	51
HDMI Input Setup	51
4.11 Video Input Picture Adjustment	52
Video Input Audio Adjustment	52
Video Input Setup	52
4.14 Video Input Parental Control	53
4.15 PC Input Picture Adjustment	53
4.15.1 Auto Adjust	53
4.15.2 Backlight	53
4.15.3 Brightness	54
4.15.4 Contrast	54
Color Temperature	55
4.15.6 H-SIZE	55
4.15.7 H. Position	55
4.15.8 V. Position	55
4.15.9 Fine Tune	55
PC Input Audio Adjustment	56
PC Input Setup	56
4.18 Understanding Viewing Modes	57
4.18.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode	58
Position	59
Size	59
4.18.2 Using PIP/POP Feature	59
4.18.3 How to select PIP/POP	60
4.18.4 Setting the Sleep Timer	61
4.19 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control	62
4.19.1 Programming for VCR	62
4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box	62
4.19.3 Programming for DVD Player	63
4.19.4 Searching for Component Codes	63
4.20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote	63
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	64
5.1 Maintenance	64
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide	64
5.3 Telephone & Technical Support	66
5.4 Compliance	66
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement	67
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information	68
6.1 Specifications	68
6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions	69
6.3 Index	70

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