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... STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial... Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. HDMI logo and ...
... STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial... Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. HDMI logo and ...
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...in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the...or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV that may form in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com Keep these openings are not sure of the type of power supplied to an area of electric shock to persons. The ...
...in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the...or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV that may form in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com Keep these openings are not sure of the type of power supplied to an area of electric shock to persons. The ...
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... with heavy dust or high humidity may cause the batteries to repair your HDTV yourself. Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. VIZIO E421VO User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage...Follow instructions for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. Version 3/16/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com When your HDTV will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges. Do not attempt to qualified service personnel. ...
... with heavy dust or high humidity may cause the batteries to repair your HDTV yourself. Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. VIZIO E421VO User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage...Follow instructions for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. Version 3/16/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com When your HDTV will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges. Do not attempt to qualified service personnel. ...
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... or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be ...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 Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to provide some protection against voltage surges and...
... or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be ...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 Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to provide some protection against voltage surges and...
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Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital...Administration) http://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 required. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television...
Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital...Administration) http://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 required. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television...
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VIZIO E421VO 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 E421VO 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 E421VO 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 E421VO 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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The screen can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO E421VO VIZIO remote control VR15 AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Detachable base with thumbscrew ...HDTV (including game controllers). The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Version 3/16/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display...
The screen can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO E421VO VIZIO remote control VR15 AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Detachable base with thumbscrew ...HDTV (including game controllers). The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Version 3/16/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display...
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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. ... must not be compromised. Install your HDTV on a flat surface to mount your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. Contact VIZIO for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must allow a 1" space...
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. ... must not be compromised. Install your HDTV on a flat surface to mount your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. Contact VIZIO for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must allow a 1" space...
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Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base Version 3/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Remove the stand base from the foam end caps. 2. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Note: Make sure that two people... TV into an upright position. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. On the bottom of debris to the weight and size of the TV. 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.
Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base Version 3/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Remove the stand base from the foam end caps. 2. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Note: Make sure that two people... TV into an upright position. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. On the bottom of debris to the weight and size of the TV. 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.
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... Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing 12 www.VIZIO.com b. If you need to properly hang your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. b. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV in the back panel of your HDTV face down the serial...
... Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing 12 www.VIZIO.com b. If you need to properly hang your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. b. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV in the back panel of your HDTV face down the serial...
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.... VOL + / - -Press to view pictures. While the menu is active, this window on by a professional service technician. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on -screen menu. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as left corner of your TV ...to the beginning. Service port for the best response to change the channels up and down . VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Version 3/16/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Side Panel Controls POWER ( )-Turn your HDTV off . While the menu is active, ...
.... VOL + / - -Press to view pictures. While the menu is active, this window on by a professional service technician. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on -screen menu. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as left corner of your TV ...to the beginning. Service port for the best response to change the channels up and down . VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Version 3/16/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Side Panel Controls POWER ( )-Turn your HDTV off . While the menu is active, ...
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...L / R AUDIO here. Connect to connect the external audio from the HDTV speakers. 4. RGB PC-Connect the video and audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). 3. Speakers cannot be available on the S/PDIF Optical connector for purchase from a computer...-Top Box through this all digital connector. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be connected directly here. 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 2 with L/R Audio-Connect another digital video device such as a home theater system, external amplifier...
...L / R AUDIO here. Connect to connect the external audio from the HDTV speakers. 4. RGB PC-Connect the video and audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946). 3. Speakers cannot be available on the S/PDIF Optical connector for purchase from a computer...-Top Box through this all digital connector. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be connected directly here. 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 2 with L/R Audio-Connect another digital video device such as a home theater system, external amplifier...
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.... Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. Make sure that may cause a fire or lead... them, or throw them with a volatile solvent. Remote Control Range Point the remote control directly at all, check the batteries. Remove the battery cover. 2. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1.
.... Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. Make sure that may cause a fire or lead... them, or throw them with a volatile solvent. Remote Control Range Point the remote control directly at all, check the batteries. Remove the battery cover. 2. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1.
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... set up or down , left, or right on your TV (called Inputs). Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com They will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to work. MUTE-Press to your HDTV. AV-Press to select the HDMI input. After you...for OSD menus. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- Press to turn a feature off . Use this button to navigate the OSD menu. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to recall the previously viewed channel. Number Button Pad-Press to view your CEC-supported device.
... set up or down , left, or right on your TV (called Inputs). Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com They will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to work. MUTE-Press to your HDTV. AV-Press to select the HDMI input. After you...for OSD menus. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- Press to turn a feature off . Use this button to navigate the OSD menu. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to recall the previously viewed channel. Number Button Pad-Press to view your CEC-supported device.
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Turn on your HDTV. VIZIO E421VO 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 The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to Home Mode for the best...
Turn on your HDTV. VIZIO E421VO 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 The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to Home Mode for the best...
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...has been been run. will not work until the input associated with the device you start watching TV, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Also, verify that any Cable,... Satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure and you through the available inputs. Press the power button on page 36. 18 www.VIZIO.com The channel buttons will not work if you are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the front ...
...has been been run. will not work until the input associated with the device you start watching TV, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Also, verify that any Cable,... Satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure and you through the available inputs. Press the power button on page 36. 18 www.VIZIO.com The channel buttons will not work if you are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the front ...
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Each press of the GUIDE button will display more information about the program: Version 3/16/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO 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 E421VO 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.
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...can use the TV as your monitor. This cable is the right one cable. Component video provides a sharper image than HDMI or Component. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your cable clutter. ...video and should be used instead of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). You have six options for details. 20 www.VIZIO.com Based on your TV has HDMI, this is the connection type you can decide which option is available in 6, 8, and 12...
...can use the TV as your monitor. This cable is the right one cable. Component video provides a sharper image than HDMI or Component. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your cable clutter. ...video and should be used instead of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). You have six options for details. 20 www.VIZIO.com Based on your TV has HDMI, this is the connection type you can decide which option is available in 6, 8, and 12...
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... 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on your Cable/Satellite box. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on the power to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the Cable/Satellite box to your HDTV and your HDTV... remote control or side of the product or consult your Cable/Satellite box. 5. 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 added security and protection. Select HDMI-1...
... 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on your Cable/Satellite box. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on the power to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on the Cable/Satellite box to your HDTV and your HDTV... remote control or side of the product or consult your Cable/Satellite box. 5. 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 added security and protection. Select HDMI-1...