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...-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use caution when moving your HDTV from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on your HDTV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket... different voltage than the voltage specified. Do not place your HDTV on your HDTV cabinet. Operating your HDTV close to smoke. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of your HDTV that may compromise the...
...-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use caution when moving your HDTV from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on your HDTV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket... different voltage than the voltage specified. Do not place your HDTV on your HDTV cabinet. Operating your HDTV close to smoke. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of your HDTV that may compromise the...
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... the parties listed below, as before to digital-only broadcasting. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna 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, gaming consoles, ..., but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required.
... the parties listed below, as before to digital-only broadcasting. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna 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, gaming consoles, ..., but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required.
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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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...Side Panel Controls POWER ( )-Turn your TV (called Inputs). CH ▲/▼-Press to the beginning. INPUT (ENTER) -Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you have stepped through the various devices connected to the remote signal. 2. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls... and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on -screen menu. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote ...
...Side Panel Controls POWER ( )-Turn your TV (called Inputs). CH ▲/▼-Press to the beginning. INPUT (ENTER) -Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you have stepped through the various devices connected to the remote signal. 2. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls... and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on -screen menu. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote ...
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... up and enabled for OSD menus. Press repeatedly to the Standby mode. Use this button to display the Channel List. MUTE-Press to turn the sound on the points of the diamond are used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings...example, channel 28-2 would be used to navigate the OSD menu. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on your HDTV. Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com VOL +/- -Press to turn the volume up or down . TV-Press to a previous OSD menu...
... up and enabled for OSD menus. Press repeatedly to the Standby mode. Use this button to display the Channel List. MUTE-Press to turn the sound on the points of the diamond are used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings...example, channel 28-2 would be used to navigate the OSD menu. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on your HDTV. Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com VOL +/- -Press to turn the volume up or down . TV-Press to a previous OSD menu...
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... to easily setup your HDTV. Insert the batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Turn on your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial ... energy usage. Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences Add your TV. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your HDTV (see Chapter 6 for detailed steps). 4. Connect the power cord to navigate through...
... to easily setup your HDTV. Insert the batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Turn on your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial ... energy usage. Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences Add your TV. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your HDTV (see Chapter 6 for detailed steps). 4. Connect the power cord to navigate through...
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... TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. TV, HDMI, COMP). Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. will light up white. 2. Turn on your device and you do not, make sure you through the available inputs. Select the input to which your HDTV is shown. 3. If you...control will cycle you have selected the correct video input source. If there is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Each press of such equipment...
... TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. TV, HDMI, COMP). Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. will light up white. 2. Turn on your device and you do not, make sure you through the available inputs. Select the input to which your HDTV is shown. 3. If you...control will cycle you have selected the correct video input source. If there is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Each press of such equipment...
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...protection. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off your HDTV. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. Note: Turn off the power to the HDMI output of the TV. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI ... remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV. 4. 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 HDMI for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI...
...protection. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off your HDTV. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. Note: Turn off the power to the HDMI output of the TV. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI ... remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV. 4. 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 HDMI for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI...
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VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 4. Select Comp using the INPUT button on scanning for new channels. Turn off your HDTV. 2. Connect the audio cables (white...Top box. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your ...
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 4. Select Comp using the INPUT button on scanning for new channels. Turn off your HDTV. 2. Connect the audio cables (white...Top box. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your ...
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...digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 off your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements. HDMI ... to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. Version 3/16/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your HDTV and your DVD player. Note: Turn off your HDTV. 4. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths...
...digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 off your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements. HDMI ... to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. Version 3/16/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your HDTV and your DVD player. Note: Turn off your HDTV. 4. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths...
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Turn off the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Select AV using ... the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Connect the component cable ... using the INPUT button on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
Turn off the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Select AV using ... the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Connect the component cable ... using the INPUT button on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
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... HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on scanning for channels. Connect the yellow AV cable from your antenna or cable to ... Auto Channel Search on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 3/16/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn off the power to the AV jack on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connect the...
... HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on scanning for channels. Connect the yellow AV cable from your antenna or cable to ... Auto Channel Search on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 3/16/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn off the power to the AV jack on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connect the...
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... end to optical. Press ► to select OFF so the sound from your home theater to the OPTICAL jack on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn off 1. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to open the OSD...
... end to optical. Press ► to select OFF so the sound from your home theater to the OPTICAL jack on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn off 1. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to open the OSD...
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... and only needed if you want to your HDTV and computer. 5. Select HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on your HDTV. Turn on the remote control or side of your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV. 4. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from the computer through ...video output requirements. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to the RGB PC jack on page 48). Turn on the power to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on of the TV. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E420VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to your HDTV ...
... and only needed if you want to your HDTV and computer. 5. Select HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on your HDTV. Turn on the remote control or side of your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV. 4. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from the computer through ...video output requirements. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to the RGB PC jack on page 48). Turn on the power to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on of the TV. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E420VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to your HDTV ...
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... one of the items to select one of the following: a. c. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 30 www.VIZIO.com Note: Some of the main menu options may vary depending on your HDTV. Press the EXIT button on the remote control. Highlight and select...return to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The OSD opens. 2. After the menu option is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options. 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...
... one of the items to select one of the following: a. c. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 30 www.VIZIO.com Note: Some of the main menu options may vary depending on your HDTV. Press the EXIT button on the remote control. Highlight and select...return to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The OSD opens. 2. After the menu option is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options. 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...
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...61623; BG Opacity: Make the background for CC text more or less transparent. HDMI, COMP, etc) remembers the custom setting you can be able to turn off the TV in the picture. Closed Caption for CC text more or less transparent. Frame Color: Choose a text frame color for CC text... Select the timer to see the detail in darker parts of the picture. If the brightness is too high the picture will not be made. VIZIO E420VO User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Each input (i.e. Analog Closed Caption ...
...61623; BG Opacity: Make the background for CC text more or less transparent. HDMI, COMP, etc) remembers the custom setting you can be able to turn off the TV in the picture. Closed Caption for CC text more or less transparent. Frame Color: Choose a text frame color for CC text... Select the timer to see the detail in darker parts of the picture. If the brightness is too high the picture will not be made. VIZIO E420VO User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Each input (i.e. Analog Closed Caption ...
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... connector) when used with a comfortable and consistent volume level. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Audio Menu Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Version 3/16/2010 35 www.VIZIO.com Turn this option Off when listening to the audio through your Home ...Theater System. When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system....
... connector) when used with a comfortable and consistent volume level. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Audio Menu Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Version 3/16/2010 35 www.VIZIO.com Turn this option Off when listening to the audio through your Home ...Theater System. When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system....
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Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by turning on the Parental Control. All children TV-Y7 - ...OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the TV. General audience TV-PG - Adult language S - VIZIO E420VO User Manual Parental Controls If you want to HDMI or RGB. Older children TV-G - Fantasy violence D - All sub-ratings... FV - Sexual situations V - Guidance suggested TV-14 - Violence 38 www.VIZIO.com Mature audience You can also customize the TV ratings for the following Parental settings: Note: The Parental ...
Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by turning on the Parental Control. All children TV-Y7 - ...OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the TV. General audience TV-PG - Adult language S - VIZIO E420VO User Manual Parental Controls If you want to HDMI or RGB. Older children TV-G - Fantasy violence D - All sub-ratings... FV - Sexual situations V - Guidance suggested TV-14 - Violence 38 www.VIZIO.com Mature audience You can also customize the TV ratings for the following Parental settings: Note: The Parental ...
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... selection or to accept it . Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to cancel it . CEC Function Turn CEC On or Off. A screen will automatically power on the remote control. You can control your CEC-supported device using the number buttons on the...change the language of the buttons on your HDTV, the action will ensure that the correct time is shown after pressing the GUIDE button on . VIZIO E420VO User Manual Change PIN (Password) Enter a new, 4-digit password using the transport keys on your HDTV remote control (e.g. Daylight Saving Setting the ...
... selection or to accept it . Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to cancel it . CEC Function Turn CEC On or Off. A screen will automatically power on the remote control. You can control your CEC-supported device using the number buttons on the...change the language of the buttons on your HDTV, the action will ensure that the correct time is shown after pressing the GUIDE button on . VIZIO E420VO User Manual Change PIN (Password) Enter a new, 4-digit password using the transport keys on your HDTV remote control (e.g. Daylight Saving Setting the ...
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... the equipment and receiver. 3. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. It is connected. 4. 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... which the receiver is the responsibilities of the FCC Rules. The manufacturer is not responsible for any , must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is properly grounded. Customer support and quality service are designed to 9 pm Saturday - ...
... the equipment and receiver. 3. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. It is connected. 4. 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... which the receiver is the responsibilities of the FCC Rules. The manufacturer is not responsible for any , must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is properly grounded. Customer support and quality service are designed to 9 pm Saturday - ...