Vizio VW42L Connecting Your DVD Player, Connecting your DVD Player Best, For DVD Players with DVI

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2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player

You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VW42L; HDMI, Component, AV (S- Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you.

2.5.1 Using HDMI

DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VW42L for optimal results.

Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

Connecting your DVD Player (Best):

1.Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

2.Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.

3.Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

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

For DVD Players with DVI:

1.

Turn off the HDTV and DVD player.

2.

Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD

 

player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at

 

the rear of the HDTV.

3.

Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio

 

output connectors associated with the DVI output of the DVD

 

player and connect the other end to the audio connectors by the

 

HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV.

4.

Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player.

5.

Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the

 

HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote.

 

Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more

 

information about the video output requirements of the product.

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Contents Dear Vizio Customer Grounded plug External Television Antenna Grounding Television Antenna Connection ProtectionOpening the Package Package ContentsPreparing Your LCD Hdtv for Wall Mounting Installation PreparationTo remove the stand base Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting Right Side Panel Controls Front PanelLeft Side Connections Rear 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/AmpPreset PC Resolutions Connecting a PC ComputerBasic LCD Hdtv Start Up Connecting the Power CableCable Page Watching a TV Program Adjusting Basic Hdtv SettingsInformation on Hdtv Status Program InformationHdtv Using the On Screen Display OSDPicture Mode DTV / TV Input Picture AdjustmentBacklight Tint BrightnessContrast ColorSharpness Color TemperatureDNR Advanced VideoTreble DTV / TV Input Audio AdjustmentVolume BassDTV / 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 SettingsSetting the Sleep Timer Using a Cable or Satellite RemoteCleaning the Screen MaintenanceTroubleshooting Guide Cleaning the Housing and Remote ControlVersion 6/19/2007 Mailtechsupport@vinc.com Telephone & Technical SupportFCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ComplianceMiscellaneous Information SpecificationsGlossary Standard Definitions DVI IndexRGB

VW42L specifications

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