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Page 3 - Television Antenna Connection Protection; External Television Antenna Grounding; Power Lines

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 3 www.VIZIOCE.com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to pro...

Page 4 - Opening the Package

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 4 www.VIZIOCE.com Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP42 HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that have been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VP42 HDT...

Page 5 - Installation Preparation

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 5 www.VIZIOCE.com Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP42 HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VP42 HDTV ...

Page 6 - Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE.com Figure B Figure A Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VP42 HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VP42 HDTV on the wall, please follow the instructions...

Page 7 - Table of Contents

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 7 www.VIZIOCE.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections .................................................................. 9 1.1 Front Panel................................................................................................

Page 9 - Front Panel; Power LED; Side Panel Controls; Menu

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED – Lights green when powered on, yellow when powered off. Remote Control Sensor – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. P...

Page 10 - Rear Panel Connections; Left Portion; DTV; OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT; SERVICE

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 10 www.VIZIOCE.com 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1. DTV – Connect to an antenna or digital cable for Digital TV.* 2. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – When the DTV input is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming w...

Page 11 - Right Portion; RGB PC; Audio Out

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 11 www.VIZIOCE.com Right Portion 4. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO ...

Page 12 - VIZIO Universal Remote Control

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 12 www.VIZIOCE.com 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages. VIZI...

Page 15 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 15 www.VIZIOCE.com 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attac...

Page 16 - Which Video Connection Should I Use?

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 16 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VP42 HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (t...

Page 17 - Connecting Your DVD Player; Using HDMI

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VP42 HDTV – HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the...

Page 18 - For DVD Players with DVI:

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma 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 Plasma HDTV. ...

Page 19 - Using Component Video

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 19 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the...

Page 22 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 22 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma HDTV for optimal results. Connecting your Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Turn off t...

Page 23 - Note

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com For Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma 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...

Page 25 - Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma 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 AV2 group (red area) at the rear o...

Page 26 - Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 26 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at t...

Page 27 - Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV; Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 27 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma HDTV 3. Turn on the pow...

Page 28 - Connecting an external Receiver/Amp; Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the ...

Page 29 - Connecting a PC Computer

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma 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 (purple area) at the rear of t...

Page 30 - Chapter 3; Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up; Connecting the Power Cable

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6. 3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the...

Page 31 - Using a PC

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com c. Press the button to highlight the TUNER MODE option. There are three choices for the input, CABLE or AIR (for antenna), and if you are not sure of your source or you want the TV to scan for both types, AUTO. Press the or button to s...

Page 32 - Watching a TV Program; Adjusting Basic Plasma HDTV Settings; Volume; Wide

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 32 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or su...

Page 33 - Program Information

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 33 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel...

Page 34 - Information on Plasma HDTV Status; No PIP or POP

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 34 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.5 Information on Plasma HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or press the INFO button on the remote, an Information Banner is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the Plasma HDTV. 3.5.1 No PIP or POP TV...

Page 36 - With PIP and POP

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 36 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.5.2 With PIP and POP TV Input, with PIP DTV Input, with PIP PIP/POP Input is Component 1 TV Channel Number Current Program Rating Closed Caption is available but is turned off 480i; is the only format available on NTSC SDTV (Standard...

Page 37 - Component Input, with PIP

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 37 www.VIZIOCE.com Component Input, with PIP AV Input, with PIP AV1 and AV2 Information Banner have similar information to the Component 1 and Component 2 Information Banners. PC Input, with PIP Main Input is Component 1 PIP/POP Input is AV1 Closed Capti...

Page 38 - Chapter 4

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 38 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adj...

Page 39 - DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment; Picture Mode

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 39 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the or button to ch...

Page 40 - Tint

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 40 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.2.5 Tint Press the button to highlight the Tint selection. Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or ...

Page 41 - DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 41 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volu...

Page 42 - DTV / TV Input Special Features; Closed Caption for regular

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 42 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press the button to select for the simulated surround sound feature to be On or Off. 4.3.6 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press the bu...

Page 43 - Digital Closed Caption Style; Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password.

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 43 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.4.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are also able to customize the look of the Closed Caption. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. The default is Broadcast which means ...

Page 44 - TV Tuner Setup; Tuner Mode

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.5 TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VP42 HDTV you will have setup your TV for regular (NTSC) TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SE...

Page 45 - DTV Tuner Setup

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 45 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.6 DTV Tuner Setup When you first used your VP42 HDTV you will have setup your TV for DTV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. 4.6...

Page 46 - Time Zone; DTV / TV Input Parental Control; Parental Lock Enable

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 46 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.6.5 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the button to highlight the Auto Search selection. Press the ...

Page 47 - TV Rating

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 47 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.7.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.7.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed. I...

Page 48 - Blocked Unrated Programming

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 48 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.7.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the button to turn-on or turn-off th...

Page 49 - Video Input Picture

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 49 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.8 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 difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV a...

Page 50 - Video Input Parental Control; Auto Adjust

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 50 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.11 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 4.7. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV ...

Page 51 - PC Input Audio Adjustment

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 51 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.13 PC Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The menu difference is that there are no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental Control adj...

Page 52 - Understanding Viewing Features; Normal Mode

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 52 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.14.1 Understanding Viewing Features Your Plasma HDTV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control. 4.14.2 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The ...

Page 53 - Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 53 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full ...

Page 54 - Setting the Sleep Timer

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 54 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.14.5 Setting the Sleep 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. The Sleep Timer appea...

Page 55 - Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 55 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. 4.15.1 Programming for ...

Page 56 - Programming for DVD Player; Using a Cable or Satellite Remote

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 56 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.15.3 Programming for DVD Player 1. Manually turn on the DVD Player. 2. Press the DVD button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your DVD player...

Page 57 - Chapter 5; Maintenance; Important; Troubleshooting Guide

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 57 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the T...

Page 59 - Telephone & Technical Support; VIZIO

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 59 www.VIZIOCE.com Tips for High-Definition Users. The Plasma HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it...

Page 61 - Chapter 6; Specifications

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 61 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 41.65” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.9mm (H) x 0.676mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibilit...

Page 62 - Glossary – Standard Definitions

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 62 www.VIZIOCE.com 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its ...

Page 63 - Index

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 63 www.VIZIOCE.com 6.3 Index Accessories, 5 Adjustments Closed Caption, 13 Selecting the Screen Size, 13, 32, 52, 62 Stepping through TV Channels, 32 Volume, 9, 32, 57 Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 57 Co-axial RF Connecting for DTV, 26 Connecting for TV, 27 Co...

Page 65 - Limited Product Warranty; VIZIO Extended Service Warranty

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 65 www.VIZIOCE.com 6.4 Limited Product Warranty Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor and is only valid when purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on new and non-refurbished product, and av...

Page 66 - Component Program Codes; Setup Code for VCR’s

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 66 www.VIZIOCE.com 6.5 Component Program Codes Setup Code for VCR’s ABS 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278 Anam National 20162 A...

Page 68 - Setup Code for DVD Players

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 68 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for Cable Converters Torx 00003 Toshiba 00000 Trans PX 00276 Tristar 00883 TS 00003 V2 00883 Viewmaster 00883 Vision 00883 Vortex View 00883 Zenith 00000, 00525, 00899 Setup Code for Satellite Receivers AlphaStar 00772 Chapa...

Page 70 - Setup Code for CD Players

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 70 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for CD Players Zonda 30157 Setup Code for Audio Amplifiers Bose 30674 GE 30078 JVC 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 NEC 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331...

Page 71 - Setup Code for TV’s; Setup Code for TV’s

VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 71 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for TV’s Citizen 10060, 10030, 11928, 10092 Clarion 10180 Commercial Solutions 11447, 10047 Conrowa 10156, 10145, 11156 Contec 10180 Craig 10180 Crosley 10054 Crown 10180 Curtis Mathes 10047, 10054, 10154, 10451, 10093, 1006...