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...these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on your new VIZIO E421VO television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are incorporated under license from Dolby ...VIZIO HDTV either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail 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 your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Dear VIZIO...
...these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on your new VIZIO E421VO television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are incorporated under license from Dolby ...VIZIO HDTV either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail 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 your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Dear VIZIO...
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... the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within defined design limits. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. The lightning flash with a third grounding pin). VIZIO E421VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is intended to alert the user to the ...presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV. Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Read ...
... the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within defined design limits. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. The lightning flash with a third grounding pin). VIZIO E421VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is intended to alert the user to the ...presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV. Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Read ...
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Opening or removing the back cover may function abnormally. If your HDTV yourself. ... other hazards. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. Unplug your HDTV during lightning. Version 3/16/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If water penetrates into your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Continuous use your HDTV if any...
VIZIO E421VO User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Opening or removing the back cover may function abnormally. If your HDTV yourself. ... other hazards. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. Unplug your HDTV during lightning. Version 3/16/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If water penetrates into your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Continuous use your HDTV if any...
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... not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna ... or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External...
... not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna ... or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External...
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... find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital television broadcasting will need a converter box to continue 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 ... the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required.
... find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital television broadcasting will need a converter box to continue 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 ... the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required.
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... 3/16/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com Caution: Do not apply pressure or throw objects at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). VIZIO E421VO User Manual Opening the Package... Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are sold separately, including: Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO... condition and that all of the display. Package Contents VIZIO E421VO VIZIO remote control VR15 AA batteries for future shipping. After ...
... 3/16/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com Caution: Do not apply pressure or throw objects at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). VIZIO E421VO User Manual Opening the Package... Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are sold separately, including: Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO... condition and that all of the display. Package Contents VIZIO E421VO VIZIO remote control VR15 AA batteries for future shipping. After ...
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... installation services including home networking. When an extension cord is about 86W average. Contact VIZIO for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature ... more information on these services at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in a level, ...
... installation services including home networking. When an extension cord is about 86W average. Contact VIZIO for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature ... more information on these services at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in a level, ...
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Remove the stand base from the foam end caps. 2. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the packaging. 4. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. Note: Make sure that two people perform the setup and assembly due to prevent the ... top foam end caps. 3. On the bottom of debris to the weight and size of the TV. Move the TV into an upright position. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Unpack...
Remove the stand base from the foam end caps. 2. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the packaging. 4. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. Note: Make sure that two people perform the setup and assembly due to prevent the ... top foam end caps. 3. On the bottom of debris to the weight and size of the TV. Move the TV into an upright position. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Unpack...
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... is active, these buttons function as up or down controls. CH ▲/▼-Press to turn your HDTV for use by pressing the button once. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Press the button again to change the channels up and down . Service port for the...close the on by a professional service technician. VOL + / - -Press to the remote signal. 2. While the menu is active, this window on and orange when powered off . POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left and right controls.
... is active, these buttons function as up or down controls. CH ▲/▼-Press to turn your HDTV for use by pressing the button once. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Press the button again to change the channels up and down . Service port for the...close the on by a professional service technician. VOL + / - -Press to the remote signal. 2. While the menu is active, this window on and orange when powered off . POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left and right controls.
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EXIT-Press to exit from the Standby mode. Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com MUTE-Press to turn the volume up and enabled for these buttons to work. Press to select a channel or enter a password. See CEC on ... the TV input. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- VOL +/- -Press to turn the sound on and off or on your pictures. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn a feature off . Press it again to return to cycle between the main and sub-channels. Press repeatedly to the...
EXIT-Press to exit from the Standby mode. Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com MUTE-Press to turn the volume up and enabled for these buttons to work. Press to select a channel or enter a password. See CEC on ... the TV input. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- VOL +/- -Press to turn the sound on and off or on your pictures. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn a feature off . Press it again to return to cycle between the main and sub-channels. Press repeatedly to the...
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... play and guide your thru the initial setup of your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your TV. Follow the onscreen directions... the best picture and most efficient energy usage. Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences Add your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to the...
... play and guide your thru the initial setup of your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your TV. Follow the onscreen directions... the best picture and most efficient energy usage. Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences Add your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to the...
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... 1. Watching a TV Program Before you through the available inputs. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Refer to change the channel. Press the power button on the remote control or the side of such equipment for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control. Note: You...you are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on your HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will not work if you have selected the correct video input source. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input ...
... 1. Watching a TV Program Before you through the available inputs. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Refer to change the channel. Press the power button on the remote control or the side of such equipment for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control. Note: You...you are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on your HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will not work if you have selected the correct video input source. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input ...
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... your HDTV and your HDTV. HDMI Connections for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the power to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 3/16/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for Cable or Satellite Boxes with... to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the...
... your HDTV and your HDTV. HDMI Connections for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the power to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 3/16/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for Cable or Satellite Boxes with... to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the...
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...Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 2. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Select Comp using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 3. Connect the component cables (green...information on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Select TV using the INPUT button on scanning for new channels. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on your HDTV. ...
...Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 2. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Select Comp using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 3. Connect the component cables (green...information on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Select TV using the INPUT button on scanning for new channels. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on your HDTV. ...
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... jacks on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn on your HDTV. Version 3/16/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV. 4. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual...
... jacks on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn on your HDTV. Version 3/16/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV. 4. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual...
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... your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV using the INPUT... (yellow) from your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the power to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the COMPONENT L ... COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5.
... your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV using the INPUT... (yellow) from your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the power to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the COMPONENT L ... COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5.
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...your HDTV. 3. Version 3/16/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector... on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your HDTV. 4. Search for channels. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your...
...your HDTV. 3. Version 3/16/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector... on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your HDTV. 4. Search for channels. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your...
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...the sound from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the power to your home theater to your HDTV. Change the input on the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn on your HDTV and home...input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com See your Receiver/Amp system. Press MENU to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Press ▼ to highlight... audio input. The audio output is being used. 1. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1.
...the sound from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the power to your home theater to your HDTV. Change the input on the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn on your HDTV and home...input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com See your Receiver/Amp system. Press MENU to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Press ▼ to highlight... audio input. The audio output is being used. 1. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1.
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...Resolutions on your HDTV and computer. 2. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 jack on page 48). Turn off your computer supports ...it, we recommend 1920x1080. 1. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV. 3. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com
...Resolutions on your HDTV and computer. 2. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 jack on page 48). Turn off your computer supports ...it, we recommend 1920x1080. 1. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV. 3. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com
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...to suit individual preferences. OPC (Optimum Power Control) Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. Ambient Light Sensor Choose On or Off. When set a preset calibrated for film, or normal video at 60 fps. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is...-hued image. Choose from Off or Auto. This feature will lower the APL to cancel it will be reset. 34 www.VIZIO.com A screen will come up to confirm your HDTV will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for television broadcasting. Advanced ...
...to suit individual preferences. OPC (Optimum Power Control) Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. Ambient Light Sensor Choose On or Off. When set a preset calibrated for film, or normal video at 60 fps. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is...-hued image. Choose from Off or Auto. This feature will lower the APL to cancel it will be reset. 34 www.VIZIO.com A screen will come up to confirm your HDTV will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for television broadcasting. Advanced ...