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... your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of your new VIZIO E420VL, E470VL, or E550VL television purchase. Write down the serial number located ... at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will...
... your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of your new VIZIO E420VL, E470VL, or E550VL television purchase. Write down the serial number located ... at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will...
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Attaching the E420VL TV Stand...11 Attaching the E470VL TV Stand...12 Wall Mounting your HDTV...13 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 14 Front Panel ...14 Side ...27 Connecting a Home Theater System ...28 Using RCA...28 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 Using RGB (VGA) ...29 Using HDMI...29 CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES 30 Viewing Pictures ...30 6 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Attaching the E420VL TV Stand...11 Attaching the E470VL TV Stand...12 Wall Mounting your HDTV...13 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 14 Front Panel ...14 Side ...27 Connecting a Home Theater System ...28 Using RCA...28 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 Using RGB (VGA) ...29 Using HDMI...29 CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES 30 Viewing Pictures ...30 6 www.VIZIO.com
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... • Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to launch the on by a professional service technician. 14 www.VIZIO.com MENU-Press to view pictures. • Service port for the best response to turn your HDTV for use by pressing the button once. While...VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Side Panel Controls POWER ( )-Turn your TV (called Inputs). If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of your HDTV off . Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as a DVD player or Set...
... • Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to launch the on by a professional service technician. 14 www.VIZIO.com MENU-Press to view pictures. • Service port for the best response to turn your HDTV for use by pressing the button once. While...VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Side Panel Controls POWER ( )-Turn your TV (called Inputs). If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of your HDTV off . Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as a DVD player or Set...
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...be used to navigate the OSD menu. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual E420VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on the points of the diamond are used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the...the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to the next chapter on your CEC-supported device. For example, channel 28-2 would be set up or down , left, or right on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. LAST- MUTE-Press ...the entire sequence, you have stepped through the various devices connected to your pictures. VOL +/- -Press to turn the sound on .
...be used to navigate the OSD menu. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual E420VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on the points of the diamond are used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the...the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to the next chapter on your CEC-supported device. For example, channel 28-2 would be set up or down , left, or right on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. LAST- MUTE-Press ...the entire sequence, you have stepped through the various devices connected to your pictures. VOL +/- -Press to turn the sound on .
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...this button to return the functions back to TV. Color Buttons (Yellow, Blue, Red, & Green)-These buttons currently do not operate any functions on your pictures. Press it again to return to display the Channel List. MUTE-Press to turn the volume up , down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input... or down , left, or right on the points of the diamond are used as value settings when the slide bar is not working, press this button to the Standby mode. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual E470VL & E550VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the On-...
...this button to return the functions back to TV. Color Buttons (Yellow, Blue, Red, & Green)-These buttons currently do not operate any functions on your pictures. Press it again to return to display the Channel List. MUTE-Press to turn the volume up , down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input... or down , left, or right on the points of the diamond are used as value settings when the slide bar is not working, press this button to the Standby mode. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual E470VL & E550VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the On-...
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...4. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to select the AV input. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual AV-Press to navigate through the setup App. Turn on your TV for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. • Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences • Add your TV (... TV to your TV channels (unless you turn on your TV. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 2/12/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com After you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press to...
...4. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to select the AV input. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual AV-Press to navigate through the setup App. Turn on your TV for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. • Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences • Add your TV (... TV to your TV channels (unless you turn on your TV. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 2/12/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com After you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press to...
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures. • USB drives that are supported. The Picture folder will appear asking if you want to select it. The file will be displayed. 3. When ...finished, press MEDIA once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to adjust various settings including setting up a slideshow and setting picture duration. 5. Note: Even the supported format files listed above may or may not play , and then press OK to ...
VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures. • USB drives that are supported. The Picture folder will appear asking if you want to select it. The file will be displayed. 3. When ...finished, press MEDIA once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to adjust various settings including setting up a slideshow and setting picture duration. 5. Note: Even the supported format files listed above may or may not play , and then press OK to ...
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...; or ▼ on the screen during a slideshow. If the Repeat option is set to On, information about the picture briefly appears on your pictures in the menu. Info When set to another during the slideshow. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to close the menu. Press MENU. Thumbnail Size...
...; or ▼ on the screen during a slideshow. If the Repeat option is set to On, information about the picture briefly appears on your pictures in the menu. Info When set to another during the slideshow. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to close the menu. Press MENU. Thumbnail Size...
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... press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select one of the items to select one of the following: a. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can do... one of the menu options: • Input • Wide • CC • Sleep Timer • Picture • PIP • Settings • Media • Help 3. Press the EXIT button on the remote control. The OSD allows you want to your program once adjustments have ...
... press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select one of the items to select one of the following: a. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can do... one of the menu options: • Input • Wide • CC • Sleep Timer • Picture • PIP • Settings • Media • Help 3. Press the EXIT button on the remote control. The OSD allows you want to your program once adjustments have ...
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... can be able to affect the overall brilliance of the picture not the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture and if the brightness is set to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu ...Adjust closed caption options. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Brightness Adjust black levels in darker parts of the picture. If the ...
... can be able to affect the overall brilliance of the picture not the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture and if the brightness is set to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu ...Adjust closed caption options. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Brightness Adjust black levels in darker parts of the picture. If the ...
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... contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is to adjust advanced options for a realistic appearance. Note: Tint is only available when Picture Mode is set tint is too high you will be able to Custom. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User ...Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the bright parts of a picture. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture. • Vertical Position Adjust the ...
... contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is to adjust advanced options for a realistic appearance. Note: Tint is only available when Picture Mode is set tint is too high you will be able to Custom. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User ...Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the bright parts of a picture. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture. • Vertical Position Adjust the ...
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... be present in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. Advanced Picture To select the options in the picture. Choose from Off or Auto. When set to Auto, the TV will lower the APL to Low, Medium, or High, your HDTV will stay at the established setting for a computer display (9300K). VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual...
... be present in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. Advanced Picture To select the options in the picture. Choose from Off or Auto. When set to Auto, the TV will lower the APL to Low, Medium, or High, your HDTV will stay at the established setting for a computer display (9300K). VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual...
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... from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. Version 2/12/2010 37 www.VIZIO.com One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in Parental Controls is displayed on top of the PIP window. PIP Menu Your... is set to factory default. Choose from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, and Bottom Right. Audio Select which inputs are positioned side-by-side. Size Set the size of the main screen. A screen will play the audio. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to...
... from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. Version 2/12/2010 37 www.VIZIO.com One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in Parental Controls is displayed on top of the PIP window. PIP Menu Your... is set to factory default. Choose from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, and Bottom Right. Audio Select which inputs are positioned side-by-side. Size Set the size of the main screen. A screen will play the audio. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to...
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..., or alphabetically (File A-Z). 44 www.VIZIO.com Press OK to close the menu. Sort By You can choose to sort the pictures on the remote control to highlight a Picture menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to adjust the setting. 4. If the Repeat option is powered...to the HDMI-2 input. Slideshow Mode Choose from On or Off to repeat the slideshow. Also, you can adjust various settings, including slideshow, picture duration, etc. 1. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual CEC Consumer Electronics Control allows you to control other devices using the transport keys on ....
..., or alphabetically (File A-Z). 44 www.VIZIO.com Press OK to close the menu. Sort By You can choose to sort the pictures on the remote control to highlight a Picture menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to adjust the setting. 4. If the Repeat option is powered...to the HDMI-2 input. Slideshow Mode Choose from On or Off to repeat the slideshow. Also, you can adjust various settings, including slideshow, picture duration, etc. 1. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual CEC Consumer Electronics Control allows you to control other devices using the transport keys on ....
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Duration Set the amount of the preview pictures (thumbnails) in the menu. Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set to On, information about the picture briefly appears ...(Factory Default) Use this function to return to factory settings. Choose from one picture to accept it . Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to the default factory settings. Version 2/12/2010 45 www.VIZIO.com Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including...
VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Duration Set the amount of the preview pictures (thumbnails) in the menu. Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set to On, information about the picture briefly appears ...(Factory Default) Use this function to return to factory settings. Choose from one picture to accept it . Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to the default factory settings. Version 2/12/2010 45 www.VIZIO.com Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including...
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... source. • Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode. • Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu. • Reset Picture settings. • Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected. • If you have not mounted it on the wall, try... no image on the screen. If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. Version 2/12/2010 63 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual General TV Problems Power is ON but there is securely connected to the AC socket. • Press the INPUT button...
... source. • Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode. • Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu. • Reset Picture settings. • Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected. • If you have not mounted it on the wall, try... no image on the screen. If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. Version 2/12/2010 63 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual General TV Problems Power is ON but there is securely connected to the AC socket. • Press the INPUT button...
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...start. • Make sure the viewer isn't in broadcast practices, it contains the supported files. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual General TV Problems Solution The display image does not cover the entire...Up) on the remote control to make sure that may be connected to a window. You see a picture but you are always dark or colored. • Your HDTV is up-converted (increased) to cycle.... Up-converting can see "noise" or "trash" on the remote control to match your audio settings. Due to this content so the entire screen is not ON. • Check your TV's ...
...start. • Make sure the viewer isn't in broadcast practices, it contains the supported files. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual General TV Problems Solution The display image does not cover the entire...Up) on the remote control to make sure that may be connected to a window. You see a picture but you are always dark or colored. • Your HDTV is up-converted (increased) to cycle.... Up-converting can see "noise" or "trash" on the remote control to match your audio settings. Due to this content so the entire screen is not ON. • Check your TV's ...
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... equipped to have the 1920x1080 resolution display through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing...
... equipped to have the 1920x1080 resolution display through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing...
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Index 16:9 33 4:3 33 Accessories 9 Adjustments Advanced 32 Volume 14 Advanced ...25 DVI Cable Box 23 DVD Player 25 Satellite Box 23 EPG 21 Equalizer Settings 39 Getting Started 19 Grounding 4 GUIDE Button 21 HDMI 22 Help Menu Reset All Settings 45 Setup Wizard 45 System Info 45 Help Menu 45 Home Theater Connecting ...43 Name Input 41 OSD 32 CC Menu 34 Help Menu 45 Input Menu 32 Photo Menu 44 Picture Menu 34 PIP Menu 37 Settings Menu 38 Sleep Timer Menu 34 Wide Menu 33 Parental Controls Alt Rating Region 43 Block Unrated TV ...
VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Index 16:9 33 4:3 33 Accessories 9 Adjustments Advanced 32 Volume 14 Advanced ...25 DVI Cable Box 23 DVD Player 25 Satellite Box 23 EPG 21 Equalizer Settings 39 Getting Started 19 Grounding 4 GUIDE Button 21 HDMI 22 Help Menu Reset All Settings 45 Setup Wizard 45 System Info 45 Help Menu 45 Home Theater Connecting ...43 Name Input 41 OSD 32 CC Menu 34 Help Menu 45 Input Menu 32 Photo Menu 44 Picture Menu 34 PIP Menu 37 Settings Menu 38 Sleep Timer Menu 34 Wide Menu 33 Parental Controls Alt Rating Region 43 Block Unrated TV ...
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... Control 16 Batteries 16 Buttons 17, 18 Precautions 16 Range 16 Reset VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual All TV Settings 45 Audio Settings 40 Factory Default 45 Picture Settings 37 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 40 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 38, 41 CEC 44 Menu Language 43 Parental Controls...
... Control 16 Batteries 16 Buttons 17, 18 Precautions 16 Range 16 Reset VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual All TV Settings 45 Audio Settings 40 Factory Default 45 Picture Settings 37 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 40 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 38, 41 CEC 44 Menu Language 43 Parental Controls...