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... are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in which power savings will experience many years of enjoyment from your new...
... are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in which power savings will experience many years of enjoyment from your new...
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... Do not apply pressure or throw objects at least three feet should be sure these instructions in a safe place for ventilation. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to ground your HDTV safely. To prevent your HDTV from an area of important... plug (a plug with your HDTV. Do not install your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may result in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com Misuse may cause fire or electric shock. Slots and openings in the housing. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire...
... Do not apply pressure or throw objects at least three feet should be sure these instructions in a safe place for ventilation. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to ground your HDTV safely. To prevent your HDTV from an area of important... plug (a plug with your HDTV. Do not install your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may result in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com Misuse may cause fire or electric shock. Slots and openings in the housing. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire...
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...61623; To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. Insert batteries in any way. Version 3/16/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If water penetrates into your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use of your... and any other voltage than the specified voltage may expose you to leak which can be used for your dealer for long period of time. VIZIO E420VO User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can damage...
...61623; To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. Insert batteries in any way. Version 3/16/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If water penetrates into your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use of your... and any other voltage than the specified voltage may expose you to leak which can be used for your dealer for long period of time. VIZIO E420VO User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can damage...
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VIZIO E420VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is electrically grounded to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the screen of time, unplug the TV from the...
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is electrically grounded to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the screen of time, unplug the TV from the...
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...www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will turn off their analog signal and switch...stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive...
...www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will turn off their analog signal and switch...stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E420VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive...
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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 ... CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel Controls...13 Rear Panel Connections...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 15 Installing the Batteries ...15 Remote Control Range...15 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...15 Remote Control Buttons ...16 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 17 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR... RGB (VGA) ...27 Using HDMI...27 CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES 28 Viewing Pictures ...28 Adjusting Photo Settings ...28 6 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 ... CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel Controls...13 Rear Panel Connections...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 15 Installing the Batteries ...15 Remote Control Range...15 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...15 Remote Control Buttons ...16 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 17 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR... RGB (VGA) ...27 Using HDMI...27 CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES 28 Viewing Pictures ...28 Adjusting Photo Settings ...28 6 www.VIZIO.com
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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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...and packing material for your HDTV. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Package Contents VIZIO E420VO VIZIO remote control VR15 AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Detachable base with the ... Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for future shipping. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in ...
...and packing material for your HDTV. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Package Contents VIZIO E420VO VIZIO remote control VR15 AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Detachable base with the ... Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for future shipping. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in ...
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Contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, see below for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. When an extension cord ...; If you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is...
Contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, see below for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. When an extension cord ...; If you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is...
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.... 3. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base Version 3/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the...
.... 3. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base Version 3/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the...
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... screen. Wall Mounting Specifications Screw Size M6 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing 12 www.VIZIO.com Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew thumbscrew on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to properly hang your HDTV. Place your HDTV face...wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down on bottom. 3. Remove the stand base and neck: a. If you need to mount your HDTV on the wall: a. b. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for support. 2.
... screen. Wall Mounting Specifications Screw Size M6 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing 12 www.VIZIO.com Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew thumbscrew on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to properly hang your HDTV. Place your HDTV face...wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down on bottom. 3. Remove the stand base and neck: a. If you need to mount your HDTV on the wall: a. b. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for support. 2.
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...HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. While the menu is active, this window on and orange when powered off . Version 3/16/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls. MENU-Press to be adjusted. Remote Control Sensor... directly at this button confirms the menu function to open or close the on by a professional service technician. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left and right controls.
...HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. While the menu is active, this window on and orange when powered off . Version 3/16/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls. MENU-Press to be adjusted. Remote Control Sensor... directly at this button confirms the menu function to open or close the on by a professional service technician. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left and right controls.
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... HDMI-DVI cables are available for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with L/R Audio-Connect another digital video device such as a DVD Player ... Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a HDMI or component cable connection for high definition image quality. 6. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. For digital TV stations in your Home Theater system. ANALOG L/R-Connect the audio from the HDTV to come from...
... HDMI-DVI cables are available for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with L/R Audio-Connect another digital video device such as a DVD Player ... Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a HDMI or component cable connection for high definition image quality. 6. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. For digital TV stations in your Home Theater system. ANALOG L/R-Connect the audio from the HDTV to come from...
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...and the remote control sensor. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 22 feet (7 meters) from heat sources. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury. Dispose of batteries ... When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Do not mix new and old batteries. Version 3/16/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with a volatile solvent. This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause ...
...and the remote control sensor. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 22 feet (7 meters) from heat sources. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury. Dispose of batteries ... When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: Do not mix new and old batteries. Version 3/16/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with a volatile solvent. This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause ...
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VIZIO E420VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on and off or on the points of the diamond are used as value ... device. (Next)-Press to skip to turn the volume up , down, left, or right on . Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com Color Buttons (Yellow, Blue, Red, & Green)-These buttons currently do not operate any functions on your TV (called Inputs). VOL +/- -Press to the next...
VIZIO E420VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on and off or on the points of the diamond are used as value ... device. (Next)-Press to skip to turn the volume up , down, left, or right on . Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com Color Buttons (Yellow, Blue, Red, & Green)-These buttons currently do not operate any functions on your TV (called Inputs). VOL +/- -Press to the next...
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... socket. 3. Follow the onscreen directions to easily setup your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Connect the power cord to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings... your TV. Turn on the back of your HDTV (see Chapter 6 for the first time. Connect your devices to navigate through the setup App. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your HDTV, and then plug the power...
... socket. 3. Follow the onscreen directions to easily setup your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Connect the power cord to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings... your TV. Turn on the back of your HDTV (see Chapter 6 for the first time. Connect your devices to navigate through the setup App. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your HDTV, and then plug the power...
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...which your HDTV connections are secure and you will light up white. 2. Note: If the selected device is RF connected, your HDTV. The VIZIO logo on your device and you have selected the correct input on the front will see a picture. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs.... Pressing this button will cycle through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, RGB, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and Media. If you are secure. 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 the INPUT button...
...which your HDTV connections are secure and you will light up white. 2. Note: If the selected device is RF connected, your HDTV. The VIZIO logo on your device and you have selected the correct input on the front will see a picture. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs.... Pressing this button will cycle through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, RGB, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and Media. If you are secure. 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 the INPUT button...
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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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... the display quality, use the TV as your Home Theater configuration, you can decide which option is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is still an analog connection, it is capable of one yellow cable for...two cables for you to watch TV programming. This cable is the right one for transmitting audio: one red and one cable. Visit www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for transmitting audio: one red and one of composite when possible. You have six options...
... the display quality, use the TV as your Home Theater configuration, you can decide which option is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. VIZIO E420VO User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is still an analog connection, it is capable of one yellow cable for...two cables for you to watch TV programming. This cable is the right one for transmitting audio: one red and one cable. Visit www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for transmitting audio: one red and one of composite when possible. You have six options...
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Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E420VO User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI... the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. The HDMI input on your HDTV and HDTV Cable/Satellite box. 2. Select HDMI-2 using HDMI for ...details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Version 3/16/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for optimal results. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the ...
Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E420VO User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI... the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. The HDMI input on your HDTV and HDTV Cable/Satellite box. 2. Select HDMI-2 using HDMI for ...details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Version 3/16/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for optimal results. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the ...