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For the best quality picture,
we recommend using HDMI,
DTV, RGB or Component
inputs when possible. These
are the only inputs capable
of high definition (HD).
Using these inputs does not
guarantee high definition
unless a high definition
source is connected.
However, not all equipment
is capable of these
connections. TV, AV and
S-Video are not capable of
HD signals.
Both DTV and TV share the
same port. The television will
automatically register which
input type is connected.
AV 1
AV 2
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2
DTV
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TV
+
+
RGB PC
BEST
BETTER
GOOD
2 Power Cords
Contents:
©2007 VIZIO Inc.
Remote Control
Includes 2 AA Batteries
VIZIO GV42L FHDTV User Manual, Warranty &
Repair Info, VIP Brochure and Registration Card.
4) Use your GV42L FHDTV
Fill in the Connection Reference Chart below, noting how
you will connect your equipment/signal source to your GV42LF.
• If you are using the DTV/TV input, turn over this guide
and follow the programming instructions and then return
to this last step.
• If you are not using the DTV/TV input continue to next step.
• Press the INPUT button on your remote. The INPUT menu
will appear. (See image below.)
• Continue pressing the INPUT button until you reach the
corresponding connection.
(To program TV Channels, see back.)
• Verify all of the contents of your accessory package
• Review safety guidelines in Owner’s Manual
• Place HDTV so the rear connectors are accessible
• Install AA batteries into the VIZIO Remote Control
• Write down your GV42L FHDTV Serial Number (located on the back)
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BACK OF TV
The Best Connection
Fo u r E a sy S te p s
Simply follow our color-coded Step Charts and you’re done.
2) Choose equipment
connection methods
• Using the colored dots from Step One,
follow the row across to Step Two to match
up the colored dots to the same colored
connection method.
• Chose ONLY one method for each piece
of equipment.
3) Select cables and make connections
• Once you have determined the connection methods from Step Two,
follow the row to Step Three to determine what kind of cables you
need and what the connections look like on your equipment.
• Following the color-coded system, use the appropriate cables and
connect your Signal Source and Additional Equipment to the color-coded
inputs on your GV42L FHDTV (Refer to Connection Map at bottom of page.)
• Once connected, turn on your GV42L FHDTV and all your equipment.
1) Choose items to connect to your GV42L FHDTV
• Determine which type of Signal Source and any Additional Equipment you wish
to connect to your GV42L FHDTV.
• The colored dots under each Signal Source and Additional Equipment indicate
which type of connections you may use to connect to your GV42L FHDTV.
VIZIO provides wall mounts & Installation Services.
(See Install with a Pro details on back) Visit www.VIZIO.com
or call 1-888-849-4623 to order today.
For more information, see your Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2, CONNECTING EQUIPMENT
3 WAYS TO GET HDTV
1) Off-Air antenna (using the DTV antenna input).
To see if you are able to receive HD signals
off-air and for help choosing the right antenna,
visit www.antennaweb.org.
2) Cable - Subscribe to HD programming through
your local cable company (HD cable box required).
3) Satellite - Subscribe to HD programming
through Direct TV or Dish Network (HD satellite
receiver required).
B e fo r e Yo u B e gi n
AV Cable
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
GV42L FHDTV
QUICKSTART GUIDE
10A
HDMI 1
TYPE: Digital High Definition
TYPE: Digital High Definition
QUALITY: Best Digital
HDMI 2
QUALITY: Best Digital
RGB
TYPE: RGB Analog
QUALITY: Best Analog
COMPONENT 1
TYPE: Component Analog
QUALITY: Better Analog
COMPONENT 2
TYPE: Component Analog
QUALITY: Better Analog
TYPE: Analog
QUALITY: Good Analog
AV1 / S-VIDEO
TYPE: Analog
QUALITY: Good Analog
AV2
AUDIO OUT
TYPE: Analog Audio Out
QUALITY: Good Analog
DTV / TV
TYPE: Cable/Antenna
QUALITY: Best Digital/Good Analog
Cable Box
Digital Cable Box
Satellite Box
Computer
Digital Camera
DVD
DVR
Game System
Sound System
VCR
Video Camera
Optional
Audio
Optional
Audio
Signal Sources
OPTICAL
TYPE: Digital Audio Out
QUALITY: Best Digital
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
DTV / TV
RGB PC
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
Connection Reference
Additional Equipment
Antenna
Cable
HDMI*
Coaxial (RF) Cable*
VGA Cable*
& stereo
mini-jack
Component & Stereo RCA Cable*
Component & Stereo RCA Cable*
Optical Audio Cable**
Stereo RCA Cable
HDMI
Connection Methods
My Equipment Has My GV42L FHDTV Has Cable Needed
HDMI*
or
HDMI* to DVI*
& RCA Audio
or
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HDMI DVI
AV2
AV1
A/V RCA Cable
S-Video Cable & Stereo RCA Cable