Vizio VU42LFHDTV10A User Manual - Page 62

VIZIO VU42L FHDTV10A User Manual

Version 12/17/2007

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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 1-949-428-2525 or e-

mail us at

[email protected]

.

Problem

Solution

No power.

Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo).

Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket.

Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the power outlet to verify that the

outlet is supplying the proper voltage.

No sound.

Check your audio connection

Press MUTE on the remote control again, so that MUTE disappears from the screen

Check your audio settings, your TV audio may be set to SAP, min or speakers off.

Press the Volume + (Up) key on your remote control

Make sure that headphones are not connected

If the screen is black.

Check your input connections.

Power is ON but no screen

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

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections	9
1.1 Front Bezel	9
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls	9
1.3 Left Side Connections	10
1.4 Rear Panel Connections	10
1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control	12
1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control	15
1.5.2 Remote Control Range	15
1.5.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions	15
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment	16
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?	16
2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box	17
2.2.1 Using HDMI	17
2.2.2 Using Component Video	19
2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF)	20
2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV	20
2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV	21
2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR	21
2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player	22
2.4.1 Using HDMI	22
2.4.2 Using Component Video	24
2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV2)	25
2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video	26
2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera	27
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp	28
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer	29
2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions	30
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television	31
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up	31
3.2 Watching a TV Program	34
3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings	34
3.4 Program Information	35
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV	36
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)	36
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment	37
Picture Mode	37
4.2.2 Backlight	37
4.2.3 Contrast	38
4.2.4 Brightness	38
4.2.5 Color	38
4.2.6 Tint	38
4.2.7 Sharpness	39
4.2.8 Color Temperature	39
4.3 Advanced Video	40
4.3.1 DNR	40
4.3.2 Black Level Extender	40
4.3.3 White Peak Limiter	40
4.3.4 CTI (Color Transient Intensity)	40
4.3.5 Flesh Tone	40
4.3.6 Adaptive Luma	40
4.3.7 DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)	40
4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment	41
Volume	41
4.4.2 Bass	41
4.4.3 Treble	41
Balance	41
4.4.5 Surround	42
Speakers	42
4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup	42
4.5.1 Tuner Mode	42
Auto Search	42
4.5.3 Skip Channel	42
Digital Audio Out	43
Time Zone	43
4.5.6 Daylight Saving	43
4.6 DTV / TV Input Setup	44
Language	44
4.6.2 Sleep Timer	44
4.6.3 Analog Closed Caption	44
4.6.4 Digital Closed Caption	45
4.6.5 Digital Closed Caption Style	45
4.6.6 PIP (Picture-in-Picture)	45
H/V Position	46
Reset All Settings	46
4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control	47
4.7.1 Channel Block	47
TV Rating	48
4.7.3 Movie Rating	49
4.7.4 Check for New DTV Rating	49
4.7.5 Blocked Unrated Programming	50
4.7.6 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
4.17 PC Input Setup	56
4.18 Understanding Viewing Modes	57
4.18.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode	58
4.18.2 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings	58
4.18.3 Setting the Sleep Timer	59
4.19 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control	59
4.19.1 Programming for VCR	59
4.19.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box	60
4.19.3 Programming for DVD Player	60
4.19.4 Searching for Component Codes	61
4.20 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote	61
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	61
5.1 Maintenance	61
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide	62
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

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