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VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congra tulations on your new VIZIO VP42 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maxim um benefit of your set, please read these instructi ons before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 2 www .VIZIO .com THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR CO MPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactur ed to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 3 www .VIZIO .com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system i.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 4 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A and it ac companying accessorie s are carefu lly packed in a cardboard ca rton that has been designed to protect it from transpo rtation damag e.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 5 www .VIZIO .com Installation Preparation Please read this user man ual carefu lly before installing your VIZIO HDTV. The power consumption of the TV is about 380W, please use the power cord designated for TV.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 6 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basi c Contro ls and Co nnect ions .................................................................. 8 1.1 Front Panel ....................................
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 7 www .VIZIO .com 4.5 DTV / TV Input Se tup ........................................................................................................................................ 38 4.5.1 La nguage ..
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 8 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 1 Basic Cont r ols and Connect ions 1.1 Front Panel Power LED – Lights green when po wered on, yellow when powered off. Remote Control Sensor – This is the window throu gh which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 9 www .VIZIO .com 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. 2. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player o r set top box through this all digital connector.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 10 www .VIZIO .com 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. POWER – Press this button to turn t he TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 11 www .VIZIO .com WIDE – This button cycles through the available screen fo rmats. The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . The options for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are Normal and Zoom.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 12 www .VIZIO .com 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Ma ke sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols in side the ba ttery compartment.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 13 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Connect ing Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VP42 has six different ways to con nect your video equipment fro m a basic co nnection to the most advanced for digital displays.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 14 www .VIZIO .com 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenn a or Digital Cable for DTV / TV 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) conne ctor from your antenna or digital cable (out - of-the-wall, not from the Cable Bo x) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connecto r.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 15 www .VIZIO .com 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interf ace should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma HDTV for optimal results.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 16 www .VIZIO .com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 17 www .VIZIO .com 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top B ox (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 18 www .VIZIO .com 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 19 www .VIZIO .com 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VP42; HDMI, Comp onent, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuratio n, you ca n de cide which option is right for y ou.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 20 www .VIZIO .com 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 21 www .VIZIO .com 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S- Video jack in the AV1 group on the rear of the HDTV.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 22 www .VIZIO .com 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group on the the HDTV.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 23 www .VIZIO .com 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 24 www .VIZIO .com.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 25 www .VIZIO .com 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.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 26 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 3 Set t ing Up t o W at ch T elev ision For ‘Preparing Your Plasma HDTV fo r Wall Mounting’, see page 5.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 27 www .VIZIO .com b. The Language choice screen will be displayed; the default English option is highlighted. If you wish to change the OSD language to Français or Español, press the button on the remote control to select the language you want.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 28 www .VIZIO .com e. The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 29 www .VIZIO .com 3.2 Watching a T V Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenn a connections are secure. Also, verify that the po wer cord is plugg ed into a correctly grounde d electrical outlet or surge protector.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 30 www .VIZIO .com 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button o n the remote and program in formation for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen wi th the live program cont ent in a small window in the lower left corner.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 31 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Adv anced Adjus t ment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Scre en Display (OSD) The remote control or the control butto ns on the ri ght hand side of the TV ca n control all the function settings.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 32 www .VIZIO .com 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button i s pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 33 www .VIZIO .com 4.2.3 Brightness Press the button to hi ghlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightne ss and th.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 34 www .VIZIO .com 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Press the button to start adju sting the sharpn ess and the m.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 35 www .VIZIO .com 4.2.9 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for Advanced Video selection and p ress the OK button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 36 www .VIZIO .com 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustme nt 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button i s pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 37 www .VIZIO .com 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the button to select for the si mulated surround sound feature to be On or Off. 4.3.6 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 38 www .VIZIO .com 4.4.4 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are sho wn after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Auto Search selection.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 39 www .VIZIO .com 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption S tyle When selecting Digital Close d Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 40 www .VIZIO .com 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain chann el and program viewing, you can do thi s by turning on the Parental Control.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 41 www .VIZIO .com 4.6.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in Section 4.6.1 to display the Parental menu and then press the button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 42 www .VIZIO .com 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated P rogramming Follow the procedure in Section 4.6.1 to display the Parental menu and th en press the button to highlight the Block Unrat ed TV sele ction. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of program ming that does not have a rating.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 43 www .VIZIO .com 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DT V / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon alon g the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 44 www .VIZIO .com 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu differen ce is that there is no icon alo ng the top for DTV / TV adjustments.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 45 www .VIZIO .com 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.6. The menu differen ce is that there is no icon alo ng the top for DTV / TV adjustments.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 46 www .VIZIO .com The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. If the brig htness is too low you will not be abl e to see the detail in darker parts of t he picture and if the bri ghtness is too high the pi cture will look washed out.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 47 www .VIZIO .com 4.14.6 H-SIZE Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the button to start adjusting t he horizontal size of the pictur e. Use the or button to adjust the horizontal size.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 48 www .VIZIO .com 4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 so urce) i s preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcast s are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 49 www .VIZIO .com 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture(PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pi ctures at the same time.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 50 www .VIZIO .com 4.17.3 Setting the Slee p Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control: 1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 51 www .VIZIO .com 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance change s dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peri pherals to pinpoint the source of the f ailure.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 52 www .VIZIO .com Problem Solution cover the entire screen. Display (OSD) are set correctly. If you are using TV, AV-C, AV-S or Component with 480i i nput, use the WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through var io u s screen modes.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 53 www .VIZIO .com 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable tha t is properl y grounded. Please u se the AC cords list ed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 5.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 54 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Inf or mat ion 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42” Diago na l, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 55 www .VIZIO .com 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequen cy wave s to transmit and di splay pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Trad itional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 56 www .VIZIO .com 6.3 Index A Accessories, 4 Adjustments Closed Caption, 11 Selecting the Screen Size, 27, 46 , 53 Selecting the Screen Si ze, 11 Step.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual Version 4/20/2007 57 www .VIZIO .com Password change, 40 TV Rating, 39 PC Input Audio Adjustment, 45 Picture Adjustment, 43 Setup, 45 PC Picture Adjust Auto Adjust, 43 F.
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