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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 and AV are
not capable of HD signals.
Both DTV and TV share the
same port. The television will
automatically register which
input type is connected.
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Contents:
©2007 VIZIO Inc.
Remote Control
Includes 2 AA Batteries
4) Use your VIZIO HDTV
Follow the programming instructions on the other side of
this guide.
• If you are using the DTV/TV input, turn over this guide
and follow Procedure 1.
• If you are using an input other than DTV/TV, turn over
this guide and follow Procedure 2.
• Verify all of the contents of your accessory package
• Review safety guidelines in Owner’s Manual
• Place your High Definition TV so that the rear connectors are accessible
• Install AA batteries into the VIZIO Remote Control
• Write down your VS42LF 10A Serial Number (located on the back)
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BACK OF TV
The Best Connection
Four Easy Steps
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.
• Choose 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 VIZIO HDTV. (Refer to Connection Map at bottom of page.)
• Once connected, turn on your VIZIO HDTV and all your equipment.
1) Choose items to connect to your VIZIO HDTV
• Determine which type of Signal Source and any Additional Equipment you wish
to connect to your VIZIO HDTV.
• The colored dots under each Signal Source and Additional Equipment indicate
which type of connections you may use to connect to your VIZIO HDTV.
VIZIO provides installation services, cables & wall mounts
(see details for Optional Components 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).
Before You Begin
BEST
BETTER
GOOD
AV 1
AV 2
COMPONENT 2
COMPONENT 1
DTV
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TV
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RGB PC
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 2
VS42L FHDTV
QUICKSTART GUIDE
10A
Power Cord
VIZIO HDTV User Manual, VIP Brochure
and Registration Card.
In need of a particular cable to make the connection you want?
VIZIO-certified cables are available at www.VIZIO.com (view back for more details).
For additional help with connecting components to your VIZIO TV, visit http://ceaconnectionsguide.com for an interactive guide
Connection Reference
Screen Cloth &
HDMI Cable
VS42L
FHDTV
10A
SIDE OF TV
S-VIDEO
R
L
AV2
HDMI 1
TYPE: Digital High Definition
QUALITY: Best Digital
TYPE: Digital High Definition
HDMI 2
QUALITY: Best Digital
RGB PC
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
TYPE: Analog
QUALITY: Good Analog
AV2
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
Connection Methods
HDMI 2
HDMI 1
DTV / TV
RGB PC
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
My Equipment Has My VIZIO HDTV Has Cable Needed
Additional Equipment
Antenna
Cable
Coaxial (RF) Cable*
VGA Cable
& stereo
mini-jack
Component & Stereo RCA Cable*
Component & Stereo RCA Cable*
Optical Audio Cable
Stereo RCA Cable
HDMI*
HDMI
HDMI*
or
HDMI* to DVI
& RCA Audio
or
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HDMI DVI
AV1
AV2
A/V RCA Cable*
AUDIO OUT
TYPE: Analog Audio Out
QUALITY: Good Analog
OPTICAL
TYPE: Digital Audio Out
QUALITY: Best Digital
A/V RCA Cable & S-Video*