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... that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of your HDTV. Do not place your HDTV in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com If your outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use , and maintenance of electric shock...back and bottom of your HDTV and to your HDTV. Unplug the power cord before turning on the label. Wait before cleaning your HDTV. If you are not blocked or covered. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to your home, consult your ...
... that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of your HDTV. Do not place your HDTV in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com If your outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use , and maintenance of electric shock...back and bottom of your HDTV and to your HDTV. Unplug the power cord before turning on the label. Wait before cleaning your HDTV. If you are not blocked or covered. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to your home, consult your ...
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....doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide ... analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to digital television broadcasting will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services...
....doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide ... analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to digital television broadcasting will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services...
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VIZIO E420VO 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 ... for Standard or Digital TV 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 25 Connecting a Home Theater System ...26 Using RCA...26 Connecting the cables ...26 Turning TV speakers off...26 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...26 Connecting a Computer...27 Using RGB (VGA) ...27 Using HDMI...27 CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES 28 Viewing Pictures ...28...
VIZIO E420VO 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 ... for Standard or Digital TV 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 25 Connecting a Home Theater System ...26 Using RCA...26 Connecting the cables ...26 Turning TV speakers off...26 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...26 Connecting a Computer...27 Using RGB (VGA) ...27 Using HDMI...27 CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES 28 Viewing Pictures ...28...
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VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Side Panel Controls POWER ( )-Turn your HDTV off . Press the button again to change the channels up and down . CH ▲/▼-Press to turn your HDTV on -screen menu. While the menu is active, these buttons function ...as up or down controls. Version 3/16/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com VOL + / - -Press to view pictures. USB: ...
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Side Panel Controls POWER ( )-Turn your HDTV off . Press the button again to change the channels up and down . CH ▲/▼-Press to turn your HDTV on -screen menu. While the menu is active, these buttons function ...as up or down controls. Version 3/16/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com VOL + / - -Press to view pictures. USB: ...
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...up or down . MEDIA - LAST- They will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to insert a dash between the HDMI inputs. MUTE-Press to turn the volume up and enabled for these buttons to recall the previously viewed channel. See CEC on from open the OSD menu. OK-Press this... CEC-supported device. (Next)-Press to skip to the next chapter on your pictures. GUIDE-Press to the Standby mode. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn a feature off . CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up or down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input...
...up or down . MEDIA - LAST- They will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to insert a dash between the HDMI inputs. MUTE-Press to turn the volume up and enabled for these buttons to recall the previously viewed channel. See CEC on from open the OSD menu. OK-Press this... CEC-supported device. (Next)-Press to skip to the next chapter on your pictures. GUIDE-Press to the Standby mode. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn a feature off . CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up or down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input...
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...TV channels (unless you turn on your HDTV. Insert the batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Connect your devices to navigate through the setup App. During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your new HDTV. 1. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 4 ...Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com
...TV channels (unless you turn on your HDTV. Insert the batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Connect your devices to navigate through the setup App. During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your new HDTV. 1. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 4 ...Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com
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... control. Note: If the selected device is shown. 3. Each press of the INPUT button on the remote control will cycle you are secure. Turn on your HDTV must be able to view is RF connected, your device and you will not work if you through the available inputs. Also...into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. The channel buttons will light up white. 2. Press the power button on page 36. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. will see a picture.
... control. Note: If the selected device is shown. 3. Each press of the INPUT button on the remote control will cycle you are secure. Turn on your HDTV must be able to view is RF connected, your device and you will not work if you through the available inputs. Also...into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. The channel buttons will light up white. 2. Press the power button on page 36. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. will see a picture.
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...for added security and protection. Turn off your HDTV and HDTV Cable/Satellite box. 2. Refer to the HDMI 2 jack on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV. Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E420VO User Manual Cable and Satellite ...Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn on your Cable or Satellite operator.
...for added security and protection. Turn off your HDTV and HDTV Cable/Satellite box. 2. Refer to the HDMI 2 jack on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV. Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E420VO User Manual Cable and Satellite ...Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn on your Cable or Satellite operator.
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...on your HDTV. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on your Set-Top box to your HDTV. 4....Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your antenna or digital cable to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 5. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your Cable/...
...on your HDTV. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on your Set-Top box to your HDTV. 4....Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your antenna or digital cable to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 5. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your Cable/...
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...HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on your DVD player. 5. HDMI Connections for optimal results. Select HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E420VO User Manual DVD players that ...have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn on the remote control or side of your DVD player and the other end ...
...HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on your DVD player. 5. HDMI Connections for optimal results. Select HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E420VO User Manual DVD players that ...have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn on the remote control or side of your DVD player and the other end ...
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... HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD... the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to your HDTV...
... HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD... the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to your HDTV...
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... of the TV. 5. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 3. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (...RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2....
... of the TV. 5. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 3. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (...RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2....
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VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Using Optical (S/PDIF) ... the programs being used. 1. Press OK to select Audio, and then press ▼ to open the OSD. 2. Turning TV speakers off the power to select the corresponding audio input. The audio output is being viewed no matter ...what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your HDTV. 2. Turn on your Receiver/Amp user manual to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn off 1. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to optical. ...
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Using Optical (S/PDIF) ... the programs being used. 1. Press OK to select Audio, and then press ▼ to open the OSD. 2. Turning TV speakers off the power to select the corresponding audio input. The audio output is being viewed no matter ...what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your HDTV. 2. Turn on your Receiver/Amp user manual to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn off 1. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to optical. ...
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...step is optional and only needed if you want to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E420VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to the RGB PC jack on of your HDTV. 3. Connect the RGB... (VGA) cable from the computer through the TV. 4. Turn on page 48). Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the ...
...step is optional and only needed if you want to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E420VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to the RGB PC jack on of your HDTV. 3. Connect the RGB... (VGA) cable from the computer through the TV. 4. Turn on page 48). Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the ...
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...▼ to the previous screen. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the RED button on the remote control. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons...; CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio Settings Media Help 3. The OSD opens. 2. b. After the menu option is turned off. To return to select one of the items to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. Note: Some of several menu options.
...▼ to the previous screen. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the RED button on the remote control. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons...; CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio Settings Media Help 3. The OSD opens. 2. b. After the menu option is turned off. To return to select one of the items to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. Note: Some of several menu options.
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... BG Opacity: Make the background for CC text more or less transparent. Backlight Adjust the LED brightness to Custom. 32 www.VIZIO.com Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. If the brightness is usually CC1 or CC2. Select from... Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, and to turn off the TV in the picture. Sleep Timer Menu Select the timer to access the More menu where further adjustments can customize the way Closed Caption is available when watching digital TV. VIZIO E420VO User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust...
... BG Opacity: Make the background for CC text more or less transparent. Backlight Adjust the LED brightness to Custom. 32 www.VIZIO.com Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. If the brightness is usually CC1 or CC2. Select from... Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, and to turn off the TV in the picture. Sleep Timer Menu Select the timer to access the More menu where further adjustments can customize the way Closed Caption is available when watching digital TV. VIZIO E420VO User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust...
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... or Off. Note: When SRS TruSurround HD is set to the volume setting on the screen. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Audio Menu Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to connect a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. SRS TruSurround HD...
... or Off. Note: When SRS TruSurround HD is set to the volume setting on the screen. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Audio Menu Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to connect a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. SRS TruSurround HD...
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...Press OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by turning on the Parental Control. General audience TV-PG - Strongly cautioned TV-MA - All sub-ratings FV - Adult language S - Sexual situations V - Violence 38 www.VIZIO.com Channel Locks Block individual channels from being displayed. Older children ...Sexual dialog L - A new menu will be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Parental Controls If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by the following US TV ratings...
...Press OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by turning on the Parental Control. General audience TV-PG - Strongly cautioned TV-MA - All sub-ratings FV - Adult language S - Sexual situations V - Violence 38 www.VIZIO.com Channel Locks Block individual channels from being displayed. Older children ...Sexual dialog L - A new menu will be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Parental Controls If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by the following US TV ratings...
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... control. For example, if a CEC-supported Blu-ray DVD player is shown after pressing the GUIDE button on , your device. CEC Function Turn CEC On or Off. Device Discovery Register device with TV. The Reset Locks feature does NOT reset the password. Daylight Saving Setting the daylight...Language Select to see if there are connected via HDMI. When set to the HDMI-2 input. CEC Consumer Electronics Control allows you entered it correctly. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Change PIN (Password) Enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on . Also, you write down and store the new ...
... control. For example, if a CEC-supported Blu-ray DVD player is shown after pressing the GUIDE button on , your device. CEC Function Turn CEC On or Off. Device Discovery Register device with TV. The Reset Locks feature does NOT reset the password. Daylight Saving Setting the daylight...Language Select to see if there are connected via HDMI. When set to the HDMI-2 input. CEC Consumer Electronics Control allows you entered it correctly. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Change PIN (Password) Enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on . Also, you write down and store the new ...
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...This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may cause harmful interference to ..., the user is properly grounded. Shielded interface cables and AC AC/DC power adapter, if any radio or TV interference caused by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can often resolve the problem over the phone.
...This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may cause harmful interference to ..., the user is properly grounded. Shielded interface cables and AC AC/DC power adapter, if any radio or TV interference caused by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can often resolve the problem over the phone.