VIZIO VS42L FHDTV10A User Manual
Version 2/11/2008 7
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Table of Co ntentsTable of Co ntentsT able of Co ntentsTable of Co ntents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and ConnectionsChapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
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1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls...................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Left Side Connections.........................................................................................................................................9
1.4 Rear Panel Connections................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 VIZIO Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................11
1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control..............................................................................................13
1.5.2 Remote Control Range..............................................................................................................................13
1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...........................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 Connecting Eq
Chapter 2 Connecting EqChapter 2 Connecting Eq
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
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2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................14
2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)...................................................................................................................................15
2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV....................................................................................15
2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR.........................................................................................15
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Using HDMI...............................................................................................................................................16
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................18
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box.................................................................................................................19
2.4.1 Using Composite Video.............................................................................................................................19
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)........................................................................................................................................19
2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................................20
2.5.1 Using HDMI...............................................................................................................................................20
2.5.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................22
2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV2)..................................................................................................................................23
2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video.....................................................................................................................23
2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...........................................................................................................24
2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp..............................................................................................................24
2.8 Connecting a PC Computer.............................................................................................................................. 26
2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................27
2.8.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input........................................................................27
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch TelevisionChapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
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3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up................................................................................................................................ 28
3.2 Watching a TV Program....................................................................................................................................31
3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings.........................................................................................................................31
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................32
3.5 Information on HDTV Status............................................................................................................................. 32
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTVChapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
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4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD).................................................................................................................33
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................34
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................34
4.2.2 Backlight....................................................................................................................................................34
4.2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................35
4.2.4 Contrast.....................................................................................................................................................35
4.2.5 Color..........................................................................................................................................................35
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................35
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................36
4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................36
4.3 Advanced Video................................................................................................................................................37
4.3.1 DNR...........................................................................................................................................................37
4.3.2 Black Level Extender.................................................................................................................................37
4.3.3 White Peak Limiter.....................................................................................................................................37
4.3.4 CTI.............................................................................................................................................................37
4.3.5 Flesh Tone.................................................................................................................................................37
4.3.6 Adaptive Luma...........................................................................................................................................37
4.3.7 DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio).................................................................................................................37
4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................38
4.4.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................38
4.4.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................38
4.4.3 Treble........................................................................................................................................................ 38