Vizio GV42L user manual Basic LCD Hdtv Start Up, Connecting the Power Cable, Select Input Source

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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual

Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television

For ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6.

3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up

1.Connecting the Power Cable

Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the LCD HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.

2.Connect Audio and Video Cables to the LCD HDTV (see pages 17 ~ 30 for detailed steps)

3.Turning Power On

Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the LCD HDTV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control.

4.Select Input Source

Select the Input Source for the LCD HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.

5.Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable

If an antenna or cable source is connected to the DTV/TV input, you will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by

pressing the TV button on the remote control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels.. Please follow the instructions below:

a.Select TV input (see Step 4 above) by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the LCD HDTV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. The screen will show ‘snow’ and an OSD panel that says, “Initial Setup”

b.The Language option is highlighted and the default is English. If you wish to change the

OSD language to Français or Español, press the or

button on the remote control to select the language you want.

Note: If you do not see this option within the OSD, you might have selected the wrong input in the previous steps and you will need to repeat step 4 (above) to select the correct input source.

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Contents Vizio is a registered trademark of V, Inc Dear Vizio CustomerVersion 8/1/2006 Lightning Protection Power LinesTelevision Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna GroundingOpening 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 Select Input Source Connecting the Power CableUsing DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable Basic LCD Hdtv Start UpUsing a PC TV Channels Adjusting Basic LCD Hdtv SettingsVolume Watching a TV ProgramDTV 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 Treble DTV / TV Input Audio AdjustmentVolume BassDTV / TV Input Special Features Digital Closed Caption Style Reset All SettingsPassword Digital Closed CaptionSkip Channel TV Tuner SetupTuner Mode Auto SearchDigital Audio Out DTV Tuner SetupDaylight Saving Parental Lock EnableDTV / TV Input Parental Control Time ZoneMovie 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 FeaturesSwapping PIP/POP Video Adjusting Basic PIP/POP SettingsPicture-In-PicturePIP/Picture-by-PicturePOPMode PIP ChannelSetting 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 Cleaning the Screen MaintenanceTroubleshooting Guide Cleaning the Housing and Remote ControlVersion 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