Vizio VW42L manual Connecting a PC Computer, Preset PC Resolutions

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VIZIO VW42L HDTV10A User Manual

2.8Connecting 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.

2.8.1Preset 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 Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna GroundingPackage Contents Opening the PackageInstallation Preparation Preparing Your LCD Hdtv for Wall MountingTo remove the stand base Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting Front Panel Right Side Panel ControlsLeft Side Connections Rear Panel Connections Vizio Remote Control Page Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Remote Control RangeVizio Remote Control Precautions Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use?Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TVUsing the Antenna or Cable through your VCR Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box Using HdmiConnecting your Hdtv Set-Top Box Best For Hdtv Set-Top Boxes with DVI Using Component Video Connecting your Hdtv Set-Top Box BetterConnecting Your Basic Set-Top Box Using Composite VideoUsing Coax RF Connecting Your DVD Player Connecting your DVD Player BestFor DVD Players with DVI Connecting your DVD Player Better Using S-Video AV1 Using Composite AV VideoConnecting your DVD Player Good Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Connecting an external Receiver/Amp Optical Output of Audio received with HD ProgramsConnecting a PC Computer Preset PC ResolutionsConnecting the Power Cable Basic LCD Hdtv Start UpCable Page Adjusting Basic Hdtv Settings Watching a TV ProgramProgram Information Information on Hdtv StatusUsing the On Screen Display OSD HdtvDTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment Picture ModeBacklight Brightness ContrastColor TintColor Temperature SharpnessAdvanced Video DNRDTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment VolumeBass TrebleDTV / TV Tuner Setup DTV / TV Input Setup Reset All Settings Digital Closed Caption StyleDTV / TV Input Parental Control Channel BlockTV Rating Movie RatingChange the Password Blocked Unrated ProgrammingHdmi 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 Contrast PC Input Audio Adjustment PC Input SetupNormal Mode Understanding Viewing ModesAdjusting Basic PIP Settings Picture-In-PicturePIP ModeUsing a Cable or Satellite Remote Setting the Sleep TimerMaintenance Troubleshooting GuideCleaning the Housing and Remote Control Cleaning the ScreenVersion 6/19/2007 Telephone & Technical Support Mailtechsupport@vinc.comCompliance FCC Class B Radio Interference StatementSpecifications Miscellaneous InformationGlossary Standard Definitions Index DVIRGB

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