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
+
TV
+
+
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
RGB PC
BEST
BETTER
GOOD
Po we r C ord
Contents:
©2007 VIZIO In c.
Re mo te C on tro l
Includes 2 AA Batteries
VIZIO VU42L FHDTV User Manual,
VIP Brochure and Registration Card.
4) Use your VU42L FHDTV
Fill in the Connection Reference Chart below, noting how you
will connect your equipment/signal source to your VU42L FHDTV.
• 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 Liquid Crystal TV so the rear connectors are accessible
• Install AA batteries into the VIZIO Remote Control
• Write down your VU42L FHDTV 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.
• 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 VU42L FHDTV. (Refer to Connection Map at bottom of page.)
• Once connected, turn on your VU42L FHDTV and all your equipment.
1) Choose items to connect to your VU42L FHDTV
• Determine which type of Signal Source and any Additional Equipment you wish
to connect to your VU42L FHDTV.
• The colored dots under each Signal Source and Additional Equipment indicate
which type of connections you may use to connect to your VU42L FHDTV.
VIZIO provides wall mounts & Installation S ervices.
(See Ins tall with a Pro d etails on back) Visit www.VIZIO.com
or call 1-888-849-462 3 to o rd er today.
For mo re in formatio n, see your Owner’s Ma nual, Chapt er 2, CONNE CTING EQUI PMENT.
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).
S-VIDEO
Before You Begin
AV C abl e
Do cu men ts
VU42L FHDTV
QUICKSTART GUIDE
10A
VU42L
FHDTV
10A
HDMI 1
TYP E: D igi ta l H igh De fini tio n
TYP E: D igi ta l H igh De fini tio n
QUA LIT Y: Be st Di git al
HDMI 2
QUA LIT Y: Be st Di git al
RGB
TYP E: R GB A nal og
QUA LIT Y: Be st Ana log
COMPONENT 1
TYP E: C omp on ent A na log
QUA LIT Y: Be tter A nal og
COMPONENT 2
TYP E: C omp on ent A na log
QUA LIT Y: Be tter A nal og
TYP E: An alog
QUA LIT Y: Go od Ana log
AV1 or S-VIDEO
TYP E: An alog
QUA LIT Y: Go od Ana log
AV2
AUDIO OUT
TYP E: An alog A udi o O ut
QUA LIT Y: Go od Ana log
DTV / TV
TYP E: C abl e/A nte nna
QUA LIT Y: Be st Di git al/Go od A nal og
Cable Box
Digital Cable Box
Satellite Box
Computer
Digital Camera
DVD
DVR
Game System
Sound System
VCR
Video Camera
Optional
Audio
Optional
Audio
Sign al Sources
Conn ection Methods
OPTICAL
TYP E: D igi ta l Aud io Ou t
QUA LIT Y: Be st Di git al
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
DTV / TV
RGB P C
COMPO NENT 1
COMPO NENT 2
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
My Equipme nt Has My VU42L FHD TV Has Cab le Needed Conn ection Reference
Addition al Equipmen t
Antenna
Cable
HDM I*
Coa xia l ( RF) Ca ble *
VGA Ca ble *
& ster eo
mini-j ack
Com pon ent & St ere o R CA Cab le*
Com pon ent & St ere o R CA Cab le*
Opt ica l Au dio Ca ble **
Ste reo RC A C abl e
HDM I
HDM I*
or
HDMI* to DVI*
& RCA Au dio
or
+
HDM I DVI
AV2
AV1
A/V RC A C abl e
A/V RC A C abl e
or
S-Vi deo
Cab le*
oror
AV1AV1
/