Vizio VW42LFHDTV10A VW42LF HDTV User Manual - Page 14

VIZIO VW42L FHDTV10A User Manual

Version 2/29/2008

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Chapter 2

Connecting Equipment

2.1

Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO VW42L 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 - 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)

Yellow

and

Side of

TV

Composite (AV1/AV2) – The complete video signal

is carried through this single (yellow) pin connector.

This is the most commonly used video connection.

Good

(analog)

Left hand

side of

TV

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.

Note:

For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections	9
Front Panel	9
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls	9
1.3 Rear Panel Connections	10
Left Side Connections	11
1.5 VIZIO Remote Control	12
1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control	13
1.5.2 Remote Control Range	13
1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions	13
1.5.4 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote	13
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment	14
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?	14
2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)	15
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV /TV	15
Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR	15
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box	16
2.3.1 Using HDMI	16
2.3.2 Using Component Video	18
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box	19
Using Composite Video	19
Using Coax (RF)	19
2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player	20
2.5.1 Using HDMI	20
2.5.2 Using Component Video	22
2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV)	23
2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video	23
2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera	24
2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp	25
Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs	25
Connecting a PC Computer	26
2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions	27
2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input	27
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television	28
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up	28
3.2 Watching a TV Program	33
3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings	34
3.4 Program Information	35
3.5 Information on HDTV Status	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
Backlight	38
Brightness	38
Contrast	39
Color	39
4.2.6 Tint	39
Sharpness	40
4.2.8 Color Temperature	40
Advanced Video	41
DNR	41
Black Level Extender	41
White Peak Limiter	41
CTI	41
Flesh Tone	42
Adaptive Luma	42
DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)	42
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment	43
4.3.1 Volume	43
Bass	43
Treble	44
Balance	44
Surround	44
Digital Audio Out	44
Speakers	45
4.3.8 Lip Sync	45
4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup	46
Tuner Mode	46
Auto Search	46
4.4.3 Skip Channel	47
4.4.4 MTS	47
4.4.5 Time Zone	47
Daylight Saving	47
4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup	48
4.5.1 Language	48
Sleep Timer	48
4.5.3 Wide	48
4.5.4 Input Naming	49
4.5.5 Closed Caption (CC)	50
4.5.6 Closed Caption On Mute	50
4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption	51
Reset All Settings	51
4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control	52
4.6.1 Channel Block	52
4.6.2 US TV Rating	53
US Movie Rating	54
4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating	54
4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming	55
4.6.6 Change the Password	55
4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment	56
HDMI Input Audio Adjustment	56
HDMI Input Setup	56
4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment	57
Video Input Audio Adjustment	57
4.12 Video Input Setup	57
4.13 Video Input Parental Control	58
4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment	58
Auto Adjust	58
Backlight	58
Brightness	59
4.14.4 Contrast	59
Color Temperature	59
H-SIZE	60
H. Position	60
V. Position	60
Fine Tune	61
PC Input Audio Adjustment	61
4.16 PC Input Setup	61
4.17 Understanding Viewing Features	62
4.17.1 Viewing Modes	62
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	63
5.1 Maintenance	63
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide	64
5.3 Telephone & Technical Support	65
5.4 Compliance	66
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement	66
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information	67
6.1 Specifications	67
6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions	68

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