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...electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before turning on the label. If you are provided for the installation, use an adapter to your HDTV on your HDTV. The manufacturer's warranty... HDTV that may cause fire or electric shock. • Slots and openings in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com This is a safety feature. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert...
...electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before turning on the label. If you are provided for the installation, use an adapter to your HDTV on your HDTV. The manufacturer's warranty... HDTV that may cause fire or electric shock. • Slots and openings in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com This is a safety feature. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert...
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...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 capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but...switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. For additional information,...
...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 capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but...switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. For additional information,...
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 ...Jag Wheel Control ...14 Side Panel Connections ...15 Rear Panel Connections...15 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 16 Installing the Batteries ...16 Remote Control Range...16 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...16 Remote Control Buttons ...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER ...Connecting a Home Theater System ...27 Using RCA...27 Connecting the cables ...27 Turning TV speakers off...27 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...27 Connecting a Computer...28 RGB (VGA) ...28 Using HDMI...28 6...
VIZIO M420NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 ...Jag Wheel Control ...14 Side Panel Connections ...15 Rear Panel Connections...15 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 16 Installing the Batteries ...16 Remote Control Range...16 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...16 Remote Control Buttons ...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER ...Connecting a Home Theater System ...27 Using RCA...27 Connecting the cables ...27 Turning TV speakers off...27 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...27 Connecting a Computer...28 RGB (VGA) ...28 Using HDMI...28 6...
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...to increase or decrease the speaker volume. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the side of your TV (called Inputs). o Power Off-Press to turn the volume up and down. •...Source-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you have been combined into a single wheel on your M420NV. • Press the Jag wheel once to turn your selection. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . • Press and hold the Jag wheel for two seconds...
...to increase or decrease the speaker volume. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the side of your TV (called Inputs). o Power Off-Press to turn the volume up and down. •...Source-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you have been combined into a single wheel on your M420NV. • Press the Jag wheel once to turn your selection. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . • Press and hold the Jag wheel for two seconds...
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... the Channel List. EXIT-Press to exit from the Standby mode. BACK-Press to return to the Standby mode. VOL +/- -Press to turn a feature off or on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. Press it...the OSD. Press repeatedly to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on your CEC-supported device. Device Buttons: • DVD-Press to select a DVD player that has been...
... the Channel List. EXIT-Press to exit from the Standby mode. BACK-Press to return to the Standby mode. VOL +/- -Press to turn a feature off or on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. Press it...the OSD. Press repeatedly to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on your CEC-supported device. Device Buttons: • DVD-Press to select a DVD player that has been...
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...would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Follow the onscreen directions to select a channel or enter a password. Turn on and off. VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to turn on the back of your HDTV. Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp,...Connect your HDTV (see Chapter 2 for the first time. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com Press repeatedly to your devices to cycle between the main and sub-channels. AV-Press to select the HDMI input. CH +/- -Press ...
...would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Follow the onscreen directions to select a channel or enter a password. Turn on and off. VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to turn on the back of your HDTV. Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp,...Connect your HDTV (see Chapter 2 for the first time. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com Press repeatedly to your devices to cycle between the main and sub-channels. AV-Press to select the HDMI input. CH +/- -Press ...
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...device you want to change the channel. See Error! Reference source not found. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Turn on your HDTV must be able to Owner or User's Manual of such equipment...your device and you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Watching a TV Program Before you through the available inputs. The VIZIO logo on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your device is no picture, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. on the...
...device you want to change the channel. See Error! Reference source not found. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Turn on your HDTV must be able to Owner or User's Manual of such equipment...your device and you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Watching a TV Program Before you through the available inputs. The VIZIO logo on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your device is no picture, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. on the...
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... Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-... the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. Turn on your Cable or Satellite operator. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should...
... Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-... the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. Turn on your Cable or Satellite operator. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should...
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... and Set Top Box. 5. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Search for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 2/23/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Select Comp using... power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your Set Top Box to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your antenna or digital...
... and Set Top Box. 5. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Search for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 2/23/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Select Comp using... power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your Set Top Box to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your antenna or digital...
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... (HDCP). The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the TV. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with this connection. 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your DVD player. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for more information about the video output requirements. Using a...so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on your DVD player user manual for optimal results. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from...
... (HDCP). The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the TV. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with this connection. 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your DVD player. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for more information about the video output requirements. Using a...so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on your DVD player user manual for optimal results. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from...
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... power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the Video cable (...remote control or side of the TV. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the... remote control or side of the TV. Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your...
... power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the Video cable (...remote control or side of the TV. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the... remote control or side of the TV. Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your...
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... audio cables on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for more information on scanning for new channels. Turn off the power to the AV jack on the power to your HDTV. 4. Connect the... or cable to your HDTV. 2. See Auto Channel Scan on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Search...
... audio cables on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for more information on scanning for new channels. Turn off the power to the AV jack on the power to your HDTV. 4. Connect the... or cable to your HDTV. 2. See Auto Channel Scan on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Search...
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.... • The audio output is being viewed no matter what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your sound system to external speakers. Turning TV speakers off the power to the OPTICAL jack on the Home Theater and the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the...; to optical. Press MENU to select. 3. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to open the OSD. 2. Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting the cables 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3.
.... • The audio output is being viewed no matter what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your sound system to external speakers. Turning TV speakers off the power to the OPTICAL jack on the Home Theater and the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the...; to optical. Press MENU to select. 3. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to open the OSD. 2. Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting the cables 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3.
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...and computer. 6. This step is optional and only needed if you want to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV. Turn on page 74). VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control ...more information about the video output requirements. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the HDMI output of the TV. 28 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on of the TV. Select RGB (VGA) using...
...and computer. 6. This step is optional and only needed if you want to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV. Turn on page 74). VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control ...more information about the video output requirements. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the HDMI output of the TV. 28 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on of the TV. Select RGB (VGA) using...
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... to set to On, the selected picture will remain on the screen during a slideshow. Press ▲ or ▼ on page 40. Turn SRS TruVolume off when listening to music. Thumbnail Size Set the size of the audio being played during the slideshow. The music will be displayed...Slideshow With Music Choose from the thumbnails for additional adjustments to On, info Version 2/23/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com The Photo menu will automatically stop the slideshow. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device...
... to set to On, the selected picture will remain on the screen during a slideshow. Press ▲ or ▼ on page 40. Turn SRS TruVolume off when listening to music. Thumbnail Size Set the size of the audio being played during the slideshow. The music will be displayed...Slideshow With Music Choose from the thumbnails for additional adjustments to On, info Version 2/23/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com The Photo menu will automatically stop the slideshow. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device...
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... selected input source. Press OK to select the option or feature you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. After the menu option is turned off. Note: Some of the main menu options may vary depending on the remote control to select one of the menu options: • ... a. The OSD allows you want to adjust. 4. The OSD consists of several menu options. Press BACK once to return to adjust the selection. 6. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 7 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the...
... selected input source. Press OK to select the option or feature you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. After the menu option is turned off. Note: Some of the main menu options may vary depending on the remote control to select one of the menu options: • ... a. The OSD allows you want to adjust. 4. The OSD consists of several menu options. Press BACK once to return to adjust the selection. 6. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 7 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the...
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...white level) of the picture and if the brightness is set to adjust it . 36 www.VIZIO.com Each input (i.e. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is displayed. Backlight Adjust the brightness to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Picture Menu Adjust picture ...you will look washed out. If the brightness is too low you created. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. VIZIO M420NV User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Brightness Adjust black levels ...
...white level) of the picture and if the brightness is set to adjust it . 36 www.VIZIO.com Each input (i.e. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is displayed. Backlight Adjust the brightness to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Picture Menu Adjust picture ...you will look washed out. If the brightness is too low you created. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. VIZIO M420NV User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Brightness Adjust black levels ...
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... left or the right. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System. 40 www.VIZIO.com TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. channel scan), Parental Controls, and Date and Time. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Settings Menu Adjust various option including audio...
... left or the right. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System. 40 www.VIZIO.com TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. channel scan), Parental Controls, and Date and Time. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Settings Menu Adjust various option including audio...
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When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Press ▼ then◄ or ► to select the frequency to Fixed, the volume can only be changed by the settings on the TV. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advanced Audio To select the options in... the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. If it is set to be available when SRS TSHD is ON, Equalizer adjustments are 120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. 1. Version 2/23/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com Turn ...
When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Press ▼ then◄ or ► to select the frequency to Fixed, the volume can only be changed by the settings on the TV. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advanced Audio To select the options in... the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. If it is set to be available when SRS TSHD is ON, Equalizer adjustments are 120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. 1. Version 2/23/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com Turn ...
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If Custom is set to HDMI or RGB. A keyboard will be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the Parental Controls. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a channel to select the new input label name, and then press OK. 5. Press ...▼ to select the label name, and then press OK. Turn On to block or Off to allow access to programs from nine preset labels. Channel Locks Block individual channels from being displayed. Version 2/23/2010 43 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you...
If Custom is set to HDMI or RGB. A keyboard will be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the Parental Controls. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a channel to select the new input label name, and then press OK. 5. Press ...▼ to select the label name, and then press OK. Turn On to block or Off to allow access to programs from nine preset labels. Channel Locks Block individual channels from being displayed. Version 2/23/2010 43 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you...