Vizio GV42L FHDTV10A Basic LCD Hdtv Start Up, Connecting the Power Cable, Select Input Source

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VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A 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 18 ~ 31 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.

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.

a.The screen will show ‘snow’ and the first Initial Setup OSD panel.

Press the OK button on the remote control.

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Contents Dear Vizio Customer Mail us at techsupport@vizio.comGrounded plug Television Antenna Connection Protection Power LinesExternal Television Antenna Grounding Lightning ProtectionOpening the Package Package ContentsAttaching the Safety Strap Installation PreparationTo remove the stand base Preparing Your LCD Hdtv for Wall MountingTo remove the speakers Relocate Detachable Speakers Wiring Table Plug Wire Connector ColorTable of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting Right Side Panel Controls Front BezelLeft Hand Side Portion Rear Panel ConnectionsRight Portion Vizio Universal Remote Control Page Page Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Remote Control RangeVizio Universal Remote Control Precautions Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connecting EquipmentConnecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HdmiConnecting your Cable or Satellite Box Best LCD Hdtv For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVIConnecting your Cable or Satellite Box Better Using Component VideoUsing Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV Connecting Coaxial RFUsing the Antenna or Cable through your VCR Using Your Antenna or Cable for TVConnecting your DVD Player Best Connecting Your DVD PlayerFor DVD Players with DVI Connecting your DVD Player Better Connecting your DVD Player Good Using S-Video AV1Using Composite AV2 Video Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs Connecting an external Receiver/AmpConnecting a PC Computer Resolution 1920x1080 through RGB 15-Pin VGA Input Preset PC ResolutionsUsing DTV and TV with an Antenna or Cable Connecting the Power CableBasic LCD Hdtv Start Up Select Input SourceCable Page Volume Adjusting Basic LCD Hdtv SettingsWatching a TV Program TV ChannelsProgram Information Using the On Screen Display OSD Advanced Adjustment of HdtvDTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment Picture ModeBacklight Brightness ContrastColor TintSharpness Color TemperatureAdvanced Video Volume DTV / TV Input Audio AdjustmentBass TrebleDTV / TV Tuner Setup Digital Audio Out Time ZoneDaylight Saving Sleep Timer DTV / TV Input SetupLanguage Analog Closed CaptionDigital Closed Caption Style Reset All SettingsPIP Picture-in-Picture 7 H/V PositionChannel Block DTV / TV Input Parental ControlTV Rating Change the Password Movie RatingBlocked Unrated Programming Hdmi Input Picture Adjustment Hdmi Input Audio AdjustmentHdmi Input Setup Video Input Picture Adjustment Video Input Audio AdjustmentVideo Input Setup PC Input Picture Adjustment Auto AdjustVideo Input Parental Control Brightness 15.7 H. Position Size15.8 V. Position Fine TunePC Input Setup PC Input Audio AdjustmentWide Mode Normal ModeZoom Mode Panoramic ModeStyle Picture-In-Picture PIP ModePosition Using PIP/POP FeatureIf on POP is selected then How to select PIP/POPIf on PIP is selected then Setting the Sleep TimerProgramming the Vizio Universal Remote Control Programming for VCRProgramming for Cable Set-Top Box Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Programming for DVD PlayerSearching for Component Codes Troubleshooting Guide MaintenanceCleaning the Housing and Remote Control Cleaning the ScreenVersion 10/9/2007 Compliance Telephone & Technical SupportFCC Class B Radio Interference Statement Miscellaneous Information SpecificationsGlossary Standard Definitions DTV IndexPIP Component 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 Amplifiers Setup Code for Audio Amp/TunersSetup Code for TV’s JCB NAD Vizio

GV42L FHDTV10A specifications

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