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VIZIO GV42L HDTV User Manual
Version 8/1/2006 8
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections................................................................10
1.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Side Panel Controls...........................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................11
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control.......................................................................................................................13
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control..............................................................................................16
1.4.2 Remote Control Range..............................................................................................................................16
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................16
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment ..................................................................................17
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................17
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................18
2.2.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................20
2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)..................................................................................................................................21
2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video.....................................................................................................................22
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................................23
2.3.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................23
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................25
2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...........................................................................................................26
2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF)...................................................................................................................................27
2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................27
2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................28
2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR.........................................................................................28
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp..............................................................................................................29
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................30
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television...................................................................31
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................31
3.2 Watching a TV Program....................................................................................................................................33
3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings.................................................................................................................33
3.4 DTV Channel Information..................................................................................................................................34
3.5 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................35
3.6 Information on LCD HDTV Status .....................................................................................................................36
3.6.1 No PIP or POP ..........................................................................................................................................36
3.6.2 With PIP and POP.....................................................................................................................................38
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV...................................................................40
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................40
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................41
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................41
4.2.2 Backlight....................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.3 Contrast.....................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.4 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.5 Color..........................................................................................................................................................42
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................43
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................43
4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................43
4.3 Advanced Picture Adjust ...................................................................................................................................44
4.3.1 DNR...........................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.2 Black Level Extender.................................................................................................................................44
4.3.3 White Peak Limiter.....................................................................................................................................44
4.3.4 Color Transient Intensity............................................................................................................................44
4.3.5 Flesh Tone.................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.6 Adaptive Luma...........................................................................................................................................44
4.3.7 Dynamic Contrast......................................................................................................................................44
4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................45
4.4.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................46