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...the screen of the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish...Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of antenna discharge unit, connection to...
...the screen of the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish...Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of antenna discharge unit, connection to...
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...as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) http://www.fcc.gov/ ...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...
...as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) http://www.fcc.gov/ ...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...
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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 TV Stand...11 Wall Mounting your HDTV...12 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel Controls...13 Rear Panel Connections...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE...
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 TV Stand...11 Wall Mounting your HDTV...12 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel Controls...13 Rear Panel Connections...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE...
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VIZIO E420VO User Manual Help Menu ...42 System Info ...42 Reset TV Settings ...42 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...42 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...43 Troubleshooting Guide ...43 Telephone & Technical Support ...46 Compliance...46 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 46 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 47 Specifications ...47 Preset PC Resolutions ...48 Resolution through RGB Input ...49 WARRANTY ...50 INDEX ...51 8 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Help Menu ...42 System Info ...42 Reset TV Settings ...42 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...42 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...43 Troubleshooting Guide ...43 Telephone & Technical Support ...46 Compliance...46 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 46 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 47 Specifications ...47 Preset PC Resolutions ...48 Resolution through RGB Input ...49 WARRANTY ...50 INDEX ...51 8 www.VIZIO.com
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...perform the setup and assembly due to TV) Stand Base Version 3/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Move the TV into an upright position. Remove the stand base from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Remove the TV from the packaging. 4. Remove the two... foam end caps. 2. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to the weight and size of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from getting scratched. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that ...
...perform the setup and assembly due to TV) Stand Base Version 3/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Move the TV into an upright position. Remove the stand base from the box and lay it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Remove the TV from the packaging. 4. Remove the two... foam end caps. 2. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to the weight and size of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from getting scratched. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that ...
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... beginning. After you will return to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Service port for the best response to the remote signal. 2. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. While the menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of your HDTV... on the lower left and right controls. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. MENU-Press to be adjusted. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly...
... beginning. After you will return to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Service port for the best response to the remote signal. 2. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. While the menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of your HDTV... on the lower left and right controls. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. MENU-Press to be adjusted. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly...
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... and Satellite Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you want to connect to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box here. 7. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector from the HDTV speakers. 4. HDMI 2 with L/R Audio-Connect another digital video device such ... such as a home theater system, external amplifier, or stereo. For users who want the sound to come from the computer to the TV if you use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to an antenna or digital cable source. DTV...
... and Satellite Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you want to connect to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box here. 7. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector from the HDTV speakers. 4. HDMI 2 with L/R Audio-Connect another digital video device such ... such as a home theater system, external amplifier, or stereo. For users who want the sound to come from the computer to the TV if you use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to an antenna or digital cable source. DTV...
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... Point the remote control directly at all, check the batteries. Replace the battery cover. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to local hazardous waste regulations. Keep the batteries away from heat sources. If the batteries are low or exhausted,...leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a clean, damp cloth. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Version 3/16/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Do not mix new and old batteries. ...
... Point the remote control directly at all, check the batteries. Replace the battery cover. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to local hazardous waste regulations. Keep the batteries away from heat sources. If the batteries are low or exhausted,...leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a clean, damp cloth. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Version 3/16/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Do not mix new and old batteries. ...
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... OSD menu. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- Press to confirm selections for these buttons to work. Press to select the TV input. TV-Press to recall the previously viewed channel. Number Button Pad-Press to display the Channel List. INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire...not operate any functions on your HDTV. For example, channel 28-2 would be set up , down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the volume up or down. Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, ...
... OSD menu. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- Press to confirm selections for these buttons to work. Press to select the TV input. TV-Press to recall the previously viewed channel. Number Button Pad-Press to display the Channel List. INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire...not operate any functions on your HDTV. For example, channel 28-2 would be set up , down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the volume up or down. Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, ...
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.... Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences Add your TV for detailed steps). 4. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that... runs when you turn on your TV channels (unless you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup ...
.... Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences Add your TV for detailed steps). 4. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that... runs when you turn on your TV channels (unless you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup ...
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... secure. If there is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. TV, HDMI, COMP). Note: You should be in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- If you have selected the correct input on the remote control or the side ... Turn on the front will see a picture. The VIZIO logo on your device and you have selected the correct video input source. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first...
... secure. If there is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. TV, HDMI, COMP). Note: You should be in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- If you have selected the correct input on the remote control or the side ... Turn on the front will see a picture. The VIZIO logo on your device and you have selected the correct video input source. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first...
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VIZIO E420VO User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press the GUIDE button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE button will display more information about the program: Version 3/16/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press the GUIDE button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE button will display more information about the program: Version 3/16/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com
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...signal types available and it won't provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can use the TV as your HDTV from your Home Theater configuration, you to watch TV programming. The RGB (VGA) port allows you can decide which option is the right one white. Visit... (480i). It is the connection type you should be using. This cable is still an analog connection, it 's all done over one white. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to connect your computer so you . You...
...signal types available and it won't provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can use the TV as your HDTV from your Home Theater configuration, you to watch TV programming. The RGB (VGA) port allows you can decide which option is the right one white. Visit... (480i). It is the connection type you should be using. This cable is still an analog connection, it 's all done over one white. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to connect your computer so you . You...
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...Cable or Satellite operator. Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. 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 the remote control or side of the TV. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot...
...Cable or Satellite operator. Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. 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 the remote control or side of the TV. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot...
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.... 2. Search for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite box to your HDTV. 3. Turn on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and... red) on your Set-Top box to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to ...
.... 2. Search for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite box to your HDTV. 3. Turn on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and... red) on your Set-Top box to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to ...
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... DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on your DVD player. 5. Version 3/16/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 2 Jack on the power to your... button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off your HDTV. 4. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for optimal results. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E420VO User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface...
... DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on your DVD player. 5. Version 3/16/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 2 Jack on the power to your... button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off your HDTV. 4. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for optimal results. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E420VO User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface...
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... your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV and DVD player. 5. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks... COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com
... your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV and DVD player. 5. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks... COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com
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...Search on page 36 for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for new channels. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for ...channels. Select TV using the INPUT button on scanning for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Search for more information on ...
...Search on page 36 for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for new channels. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for ...channels. Select TV using the INPUT button on scanning for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Search for more information on ...
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VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Turning TV speakers off the power to open the OSD. 2. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and ... the OPTICAL digital audio out on the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Press ► to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is not ...jack on the power to your home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your sound system to optical. See your HDTV and home...
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Turning TV speakers off the power to open the OSD. 2. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and ... the OPTICAL digital audio out on the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Press ► to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is not ...jack on the power to your home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your sound system to optical. See your HDTV and home...
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... on your HDTV and computer. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV and computer. 2. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on your computer and the other end to the HDMI 2 jack on the remote control or side... from the audio output jacks on the computer to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E420VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to a resolution supported by your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 1. Note: Refer to your HDTV. ...
... on your HDTV and computer. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV and computer. 2. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on your computer and the other end to the HDMI 2 jack on the remote control or side... from the audio output jacks on the computer to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E420VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to a resolution supported by your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 1. Note: Refer to your HDTV. ...