Vizio VP42 manual Connecting a PC Computer, Preset PC Resolutions

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2.8 Connecting a PC Computer

1.Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer.

2.Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV.

3.Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV.

4.Turn on the HDTV and PC Computer.

5.Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the Remote Control.

Note:

a)For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. Please refer to the pc or graphic card’s user guide for additional information on how to set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the product.

b)A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store.

2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions

If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions.

 

Resolution

 

Refresh (Hz)

H.Freq (kHz)

V.Freq (Hz)

 

H.Sync

V.Sync

Pixel Freq (MHz)

 

640x480

 

60

31.5

59.94

 

N

N

25.175

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

640x480

 

75

37.5

75.00

 

N

N

31.500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

720x400

 

70

31.46

70.08

 

N

P

28.320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800x600

 

60

37.9

60.317

 

P

P

40.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800x600

 

75

46.9

75

 

P

P

49.500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800x600

 

85

53.7

85.06

 

P

P

56.250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1024x768

 

60

48.4

60.01

 

N

N

65.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1024x768

 

75

60.0

75.03

 

P

P

78.750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1366x768

 

60

47.7

60.00

 

P

N

85.500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode

 

 

 

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Contents Dear Vizio Customer Grounded plug External Television Antenna Grounding Television Antenna Connection ProtectionOpening the Package Package ContentsPreparing Your Plasma Hdtv for Wall Mounting Installation PreparationTo remove the stand base Table of Contents Miscellaneous Information Side Panel Controls Front PanelRear Panel Connections Vizio Remote Control Page Remote Control Range Insertion of Batteries in the Remote ControlVizio Remote Control Precautions Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connecting EquipmentUsing Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV Connecting Coaxial RFUsing the Antenna or Cable through your VCR Using Hdmi Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top BoxConnecting your Hdtv Set-Top Box Best For Hdtv Set-Top Boxes with DVI Connecting your Hdtv Set-Top Box Better Using Component VideoUsing Composite Video Connecting Your Basic Set-Top BoxUsing Coax RF Connecting your DVD Player Best Connecting Your DVD PlayerFor DVD Players with DVI Connecting your DVD Player Better Using Composite AV Video Using S-Video AV1Connecting your DVD Player Good Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs Connecting an external Receiver/AmpVersion 4/20/2007 Preset PC Resolutions Connecting a PC ComputerBasic Plasma Hdtv Start Up Setting Up to Watch TelevisionCable Page Watching a TV Program Adjusting Basic Hdtv SettingsInformation on Hdtv Status Program InformationUsing the On Screen Display OSD Advanced Adjustment of HdtvPicture Mode DTV / TV Input Picture AdjustmentBacklight Contrast BrightnessColor TintSharpness Color TemperatureDNR Advanced VideoVolume DTV / TV Input Audio AdjustmentBass TrebleDTV / TV Tuner Setup DTV / TV Input Setup Digital Closed Caption Style Reset All SettingsChannel Block DTV / TV Input Parental ControlMovie Rating TV RatingBlocked Unrated Programming Change the PasswordHdmi Input Audio Adjustment Hdmi Input Picture AdjustmentHdmi Input Setup Video Input Audio Adjustment Video Input Picture AdjustmentVideo Input Setup Auto Adjust PC Input Picture AdjustmentVideo Input Parental Control Contrast PC Input Setup PC Input Audio AdjustmentUnderstanding Viewing Modes Normal ModePicture-In-PicturePIP Mode Adjusting Basic PIP SettingsMaintenance Using a Cable or Satellite RemoteSetting the Sleep Timer Cleaning the Housing and Remote ControlMail us at techsupport@vinc.com Troubleshooting GuideMailtechsupport@vizio.com Telephone & Technical SupportFCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ComplianceMiscellaneous Information SpecificationsGlossary Standard Definitions DVI IndexRGB
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