Before You Begin
VX42L10A HDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE
Four Easy Steps Simply follow our
•Verify all of the contents of your accessory package
•Review safety guidelines in Owner’s Manual
•Place Liquid Crystal TV so the rear connectors are accessible
•Install AA batteries into the VIZIO Remote Control
•Write down your VX42L Serial Number (located on the back) L ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Contents:
1)Choose items to connect to your VX42L
•Determine which type of Signal Source and any Additional Equipment you wish to connect to your VX42L.
•The colored dots under each Signal Source and Additional Equipment indicate which type of connections you may use to connect to your VX42L.
2)Choose equipment connection methods
•Using the colored dots from Step One, follow the row across to Step Two to match up the colored dots to the same colored connection method.
•Chose ONLY one method for each piece of equipment.
3) Select cables and |
make connections |
• Once you have determined the connection methods from Step Two, |
follow the row to Step Three to determine what kind of cables you |
need and what the connections look like on your equipment. |
• Following the |
connect your Signal Source and Additional Equipment to the |
inputs on your VX42L. (Refer to Connection Map at bottom of page.) |
4) Use your VX42L
Fill in the Connection Reference Chart below, noting how
you will connect your equipment/signal source to your VX42L.
• If you are using the DTV/TV input, turn over this guide |
and follow the programming instructions and then return |
to this last step. |
• If you are not using the DTV/TV input continue to next step. |
• Press the INPUT button on your remote. The INPUT menu |
will appear. (See image below.) |
Power Cord | VIZIO VX42L User Manual, VIP Brochure |
| and Registration Card. |
Remote Control | AV Cable |
Includes 2 AA Batteries
The Best Connection
Signal Sources
Additional Equipment
Computer | Digital Camera | DVD | DVR | Game System | Sound System | VCR | Video Camera |
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• Once connected, turn on your VX42L and all your equipment. |
• Continue pressing the INPUT button until you reach the |
corresponding connection. |
(To program TV Channels, see back.)
Connection Methods | My Equipment Has | My VX42L Has | Cable Needed | Connection Reference | ||
HDMI 1 |
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TYPE: Digital High Definition |
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QUALITY: Best Digital |
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HDMI 2 | HDMI | DVI |
| HDMI* | HDMI* to DVI* | HDMI 2 |
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TYPE: Digital High Definition |
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QUALITY: Best Digital |
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DTV / TV |
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| Coaxial (RF) Cable* | DTV / TV | |
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TYPE: Cable/Antenna |
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QUALITY: Best Digital/Good Analog |
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RGB |
| Optional | Optional | VGA Cable* | RGB PC | |
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TYPE: RGB Analog |
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QUALITY: Best Analog |
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COMPONENT 1 |
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| Component & Stereo RCA Cable* | COMPONENT 1 | |
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TYPE: Component Analog |
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QUALITY: Better Analog |
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For the best quality picture, |
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we recommend using HDMI, |
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DTV, RGB or Component | BEST | |
inputs when possible.These |
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are the only inputs capable |
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of high definition (HD). |
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Using these inputs does not |
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guarantee high definition |
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unless a high definition |
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source is connected. |
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However, not all equipment |
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connections.TV, AV and |
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HD signals. | ||
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+Both DTV and TV share the same port.The television will automatically register which input type is connected.
GOOD
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
DTV+ |
RGB PC |
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2
AV 1
AV 2 |
TV+ |
COMPONENT 2 |
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| Component & Stereo RCA Cable* | COMPONENT 2 |
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TYPE: Component Analog |
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QUALITY: Better Analog |
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AV1 or |
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TYPE: Analog |
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QUALITY: Good Analog |
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AV2 |
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TYPE: Analog |
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QUALITY: Good Analog |
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| Optical Audio Cable** | OPTICAL |
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TYPE: Digital Audio Out |
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QUALITY: Best Digital |
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AUDIO OUT |
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TYPE: Analog Audio Out |
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QUALITY: Good Analog |
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3 WAYS TO GET HDTV
VIZIO provides wall mounts & Installation Services.
(See Install with a Pro details on back) Visit www.VIZIO.com or call
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2)Cable - Subscribe to HD programming through your local cable company (HD cable box required).
3)Satellite - Subscribe to HD programming through Direct TV or Dish Network (HD satellite receiver required).
BACK OF TV
For more information, see your Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2, CONNECTING EQUIPMENT, pages
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