VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual
Version 8/1/2006
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
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1.1 Front Panel
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1.2 Side Panel Controls
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1.3 Rear Panel Connections
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1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control
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1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control
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1.4.2 Remote Control Range
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1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions
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Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
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2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
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2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player
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2.2.1 Using HDMI
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2.2.2 Using Component Video
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2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)
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2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video
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2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box
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2.3.1 Using HDMI
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2.3.2 Using Component Video
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2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
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2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF)
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2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV
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2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV
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2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR
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2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp
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2.7 Connecting a PC Computer
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Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
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3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up
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3.2 Watching a TV Program
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3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings
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3.4 DTV Channel Information
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3.5 Program Information
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3.6 Information on LCD HDTV Status
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3.6.1 No PIP or POP
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3.6.2 With PIP and POP
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Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
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4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)
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4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment
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4.2.1 Picture Mode
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4.2.2 Backlight
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4.2.3 Contrast
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4.2.4 Brightness
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4.2.5 Color
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4.2.6 Tint
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4.2.7 Sharpness
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4.2.8 Color Temperature
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4.3 Advanced Picture Adjust
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4.3.1 DNR
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4.3.2 Black Level Extender
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4.3.3 White Peak Limiter
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4.3.4 Color Transient Intensity
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4.3.5 Flesh Tone
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4.3.6 Adaptive Luma
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4.3.7 Dynamic Contrast
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4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
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4.4.1 Volume
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4.4.2 Bass
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4.4.3 Treble
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4.4.4 Balance
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4.4.5 Surround
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