Vizio GV42L user manual Dear Vizio Customer, Vizio is a registered trademark of V, Inc

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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual

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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Contents Vizio is a registered trademark of V, Inc Dear Vizio CustomerVersion 8/1/2006 Television Antenna Connection Protection Power LinesExternal Television Antenna Grounding Lightning ProtectionOpening the Package Package ContentsInstallation Preparation To remove the stand base Preparing Your LCD Hdtv for Wall MountingPage Table of Contents Picture-In-PicturePIP/Picture-by-PicturePOPMode Side Panel Controls Front PanelLeft Portion Rear Panel ConnectionsRight Portion Vizio Universal Remote Control Page Picture-In-Picture PIP/Picture-by-Picture POP Mode, Remote Control Range Insertion of Batteries in the Remote ControlVizio Universal Remote Control Precautions Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connecting EquipmentUsing Hdmi Connecting Your DVD PlayerConnecting your DVD Player Best For DVD Players with DVI Connecting your DVD Player Better Using Component VideoConnecting your DVD Player Good Using S-Video AV2Using Composite AV Video Connecting your Set-Top Box Best Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top BoxFor Set-Top Boxes with DVI Connecting your Set-Top Box Better Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV Connecting Coaxial RFUsing the Antenna or Cable through your VCR Using Your Antenna or Cable for TVOptical Output of Audio received with HD Programs Connecting an external Receiver/AmpConnecting a PC Computer Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable Connecting the Power CableBasic LCD Hdtv Start Up Select Input SourceUsing a PC Volume Adjusting Basic LCD Hdtv SettingsWatching a TV Program TV ChannelsDTV Channel Information Program Information No PIP or POP Information on LCD Hdtv StatusPC Input, no PIP TV Input, with PIP With PIP and POPComponent Input, with PIP Using the On Screen Display OSD Advanced Adjustment of HdtvPicture Mode DTV / TV Input Picture AdjustmentBacklight Brightness ContrastColor Tint Color TemperatureSharpness Advanced Picture Adjust Volume DTV / TV Input Audio AdjustmentBass TrebleDTV / TV Input Special Features Password Reset All SettingsDigital Closed Caption Digital Closed Caption StyleTuner Mode TV Tuner SetupAuto Search Skip ChannelDigital Audio Out DTV Tuner SetupDTV / TV Input Parental Control Parental Lock EnableTime Zone Daylight SavingMovie Rating TV RatingBlocked Unrated Programming Change the PasswordVideo Input Audio Adjustment Video Input Picture AdjustmentVideo Input Special Features Video Input Parental Control PC Input Picture AdjustmentPC Input Special Features PC Input Audio AdjustmentViewing Modes Understanding Viewing FeaturesPicture-In-PicturePIP/Picture-by-PicturePOPMode Adjusting Basic PIP/POP SettingsPIP Channel Swapping PIP/POP VideoSetting the Sleep Timer Programming for VCR Programming the Vizio Universal Remote ControlProgramming for Cable Set-Top Box Programming for DVD Player Using a Cable or Satellite RemoteSearching for Component Codes Troubleshooting Guide MaintenanceCleaning the Housing and Remote Control Cleaning the ScreenVersion 8/1/2006 Mailtechsupport@vinc.com Telephone & Technical SupportFCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ComplianceMiscellaneous Information SpecificationsGlossary Standard Definitions DTV IndexRGB Vizio Extended Service Warranty Limited Product WarrantyComponent Program Codes Setup Code for VCR’sRCA Setup Code for Cable ConvertersSetup Code for DVD Players Setup Code for Satellite ReceiversSVA Setup Code for CD PlayersSetup Code for Audio Amp/Tuners Setup Code for Audio AmplifiersSetup Code for TV’s JCB NAD Vizio