Vizio GV42L FHDTV10A - Manual (Page 9)

VIZIO GV42L FHDTV10A User Manual
Version 10/9/2007 9
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ................................................................ 11
1.1 Front Bezel ........................................................................................................................................................11
1.2 Right Side Panel Controls .................................................................................................................................11
1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................................................12
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control .......................................................................................................................14
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ..............................................................................................17
1.4.2 Remote Control Range ..............................................................................................................................17
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment .................................................................................. 18
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................18
2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box ............................................................................................................19
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................19
2.2.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................21
2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...................................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................22
2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................23
2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .........................................................................................23
2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player ............................................................................................................................24
2.4.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................24
2.4.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................26
2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV1)..................................................................................................................................27
2.4.4 Using Composite (AV2) Video ...................................................................................................................28
2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ...........................................................................................................29
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ..............................................................................................................30
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................31
2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................32
2.7.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input........................................................................32
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television................................................................... 33
3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ................................................................................................................................33
3.2 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................36
3.3 Adjusting Basic LCD HDTV Settings .................................................................................................................36
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV...................................................................38
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................38
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................39
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................39
4.2.2 Backlight ....................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.3 Contrast .....................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.4 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.5 Color ..........................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.6 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.7 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.8 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................41
4.3 Advanced Video ................................................................................................................................................42
4.3.1 DNR...........................................................................................................................................................42
4.3.2 Black Level Extender .................................................................................................................................42
4.3.3 White Peak Limiter.....................................................................................................................................42
4.3.4 CTI (Color Transient Intensity)...................................................................................................................42
4.3.5 Flesh Tone.................................................................................................................................................42
4.3.6 Adaptive Luma...........................................................................................................................................42
4.3.7 DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)..................................................................................................................42
4.4 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................43
4.4.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................43
4.4.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................43
4.4.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................43
4.4.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................43
4.4.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................44
4.4.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................44
4.5 DTV / TV Tuner Setup.......................................................................................................................................44