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... other features will experience many years of HDMI Licensing LLC. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO M420NV television purchase. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase...
... other features will experience many years of HDMI Licensing LLC. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO M420NV television purchase. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase...
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of your HDTV that may form in the housing. ... power supplied to the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within defined design limits. Do not place your HDTV in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com If you are not sure of the type of your HDTV and any objects on an unstable cart, stand, or table. This plug will...
VIZIO M420NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of your HDTV that may form in the housing. ... power supplied to the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within defined design limits. Do not place your HDTV in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com If you are not sure of the type of your HDTV and any objects on an unstable cart, stand, or table. This plug will...
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.... o Your HDTV is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to repair or service your HDTV yourself. Version 2/23/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for long period of time. Pulling on the power cord may function abnormally. o Your... plug, not the cord. Continued use your HDTV if any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. VIZIO M420NV User Manual • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can...
.... o Your HDTV is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to repair or service your HDTV yourself. Version 2/23/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for long period of time. Pulling on the power cord may function abnormally. o Your... plug, not the cord. Continued use your HDTV if any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. VIZIO M420NV User Manual • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can...
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... periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to provide... intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to earth in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com
... periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to provide... intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to earth in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com
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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 your ...stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Version 2/23/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive ...
...) 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 your ...stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Version 2/23/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV 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 M420NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1...Front Panel ...14 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 5 USING YOUR ...TV speakers off...27 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...27 Connecting a Computer...28 RGB (VGA) ...28 Using HDMI...28 6 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M420NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1...Front Panel ...14 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 5 USING YOUR ...TV speakers off...27 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...27 Connecting a Computer...28 RGB (VGA) ...28 Using HDMI...28 6 www.VIZIO.com
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual CHAPTER 6 ENJOYING MULTIMEDIA 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Accessing Multimedia Content ...30 Adjusting Photo Settings ...31 Slideshow Mode...31 Slideshow With Music ...31 ... ...36 Contrast ...37 Color...37 Tint ...37 Sharpness...37 More ...37 PIP Menu...39 PIP Mode ...39 Source...39 Position ...39 Version 2/23/2010 7 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M420NV User Manual CHAPTER 6 ENJOYING MULTIMEDIA 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Accessing Multimedia Content ...30 Adjusting Photo Settings ...31 Slideshow Mode...31 Slideshow With Music ...31 ... ...36 Contrast ...37 Color...37 Tint ...37 Sharpness...37 More ...37 PIP Menu...39 PIP Mode ...39 Source...39 Position ...39 Version 2/23/2010 7 www.VIZIO.com
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual Size ...39 Audio ...39 Settings Menu...40 Audio ...40 Tuner...42 Tuner...42 Name Input ...43 Parental Controls ...43 Menu ...Help Menu ...50 System Info ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Start Setup Wizard...50 CHAPTER 8 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 51 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 51 Programming other devices ...51 Programming your Blu-Ray or DVD Player 51 Programming ... Codes ...53 Television Codes ...53 Cable Box Codes ...59 Satellite Receiver Codes...60 PVR Codes ...61 DVD Player Codes...61 8 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M420NV User Manual Size ...39 Audio ...39 Settings Menu...40 Audio ...40 Tuner...42 Tuner...42 Name Input ...43 Parental Controls ...43 Menu ...Help Menu ...50 System Info ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Start Setup Wizard...50 CHAPTER 8 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 51 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 51 Programming other devices ...51 Programming your Blu-Ray or DVD Player 51 Programming ... Codes ...53 Television Codes ...53 Cable Box Codes ...59 Satellite Receiver Codes...60 PVR Codes ...61 DVD Player Codes...61 8 www.VIZIO.com
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual Amplifier / Receiver / Tuner Codes...63 Audio Accessory Codes...65 VCR Codes ...65 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 67 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...67 Troubleshooting Guide ...67 Telephone & Technical Support ...70 Compliance...71 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 71 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 72 Specifications ...72 Preset PC Resolutions ...74 Resolution through RGB Input ...74 WARRANTY ...75 INDEX ...76 Version 2/23/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M420NV User Manual Amplifier / Receiver / Tuner Codes...63 Audio Accessory Codes...65 VCR Codes ...65 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 67 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...67 Troubleshooting Guide ...67 Telephone & Technical Support ...70 Compliance...71 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 71 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 72 Specifications ...72 Preset PC Resolutions ...74 Resolution through RGB Input ...74 WARRANTY ...75 INDEX ...76 Version 2/23/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com
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... services and extended warranty services for your HDTV are included. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. Package Contents • VIZIO M420NV • VIZIO remote control VUR12 • AAA batteries for the remote control (2) • Power cord • Detachable base with the glass facing downwards on a surface without...
... services and extended warranty services for your HDTV are included. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for future shipping. Package Contents • VIZIO M420NV • VIZIO remote control VUR12 • AAA batteries for the remote control (2) • Power cord • Detachable base with the glass facing downwards on a surface without...
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... more information on the wall, see below for additional information. • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of... service life of your HDTV is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. Version 2/23/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not...
... more information on the wall, see below for additional information. • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of... service life of your HDTV is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. Version 2/23/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not...
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of the TV. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the ... and assembly due to the weight and size of debris to the back of the TV. 2. Insert the four screws provided and tighten. 12 www.VIZIO.com Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Align the stand base to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. Remove the TV from packaging. 4. Remove...
VIZIO M420NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of the TV. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the ... and assembly due to the weight and size of debris to the back of the TV. 2. Insert the four screws provided and tighten. 12 www.VIZIO.com Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Align the stand base to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. Remove the TV from packaging. 4. Remove...
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... your HDTV to mount your HDTV on the wall for support. 2. Read the instructions that came with your specific wall mount to call for viewing. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV. c. If you need to properly hang your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall: a. Mount your HDTV... Mounting Specifications Screw Size M6 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing Version 2/23/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Remove the stand base and neck: a.
... your HDTV to mount your HDTV on the wall for support. 2. Read the instructions that came with your specific wall mount to call for viewing. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV. c. If you need to properly hang your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall: a. Mount your HDTV... Mounting Specifications Screw Size M6 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing Version 2/23/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Remove the stand base and neck: a.
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... to open the Quick Menu, press the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your TV (called Inputs). o Exit-Press to confirm your selection. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. All of the same functions you do not press anything, the menu will return to that...the wheel to go to the beginning. o Input 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 HDTV on the lower left corner of your HDTV off . o Volume-Press to your HDTV ...
... to open the Quick Menu, press the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your TV (called Inputs). o Exit-Press to confirm your selection. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. All of the same functions you do not press anything, the menu will return to that...the wheel to go to the beginning. o Input 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 HDTV on the lower left corner of your HDTV off . o Volume-Press to your HDTV ...
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.... 2. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be connected directly here. 5. Speakers cannot be available on the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. RGB PC-Connect the video and audio from the HDTV speakers. For digital TV stations in... console. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you want the sound to come from a computer here. Version 2/23/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
.... 2. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be connected directly here. 5. Speakers cannot be available on the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. RGB PC-Connect the video and audio from the HDTV speakers. For digital TV stations in... console. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you want the sound to come from a computer here. Version 2/23/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
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..., remove the batteries. • Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. 16 www.VIZIO.com Replace the battery cover. This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury. • Inserting...you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remote Control Range • Point the remote ...
..., remove the batteries. • Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. 16 www.VIZIO.com Replace the battery cover. This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury. • Inserting...you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remote Control Range • Point the remote ...
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...the OSD menu. Press to confirm selections for On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Press to close the OSD. GUIDE-Press to a previous OSD menu. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the volume up and enabled for these buttons to work with this remote. • TV-... bar is not working, press this button to exit from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to work . Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VOL +/- -Press to open menus. MEDIA - Device Buttons: • DVD-Press to select a DVD player that has been programmed to work with...
...the OSD menu. Press to confirm selections for On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Press to close the OSD. GUIDE-Press to a previous OSD menu. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the volume up and enabled for these buttons to work with this remote. • TV-... bar is not working, press this button to exit from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to work . Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VOL +/- -Press to open menus. MEDIA - Device Buttons: • DVD-Press to select a DVD player that has been programmed to work with...
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...INPUT-Press to cycle through the various devices connected to select a channel or enter a password. After you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in the...; Choose your TV for detailed steps). 4. Press to turn on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to recall the previously viewed channel. AV-Press to the power cord connector on and off. Connect the power cord to...
...INPUT-Press to cycle through the various devices connected to select a channel or enter a password. After you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in the...; Choose your TV for detailed steps). 4. Press to turn on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to recall the previously viewed channel. AV-Press to the power cord connector on and off. Connect the power cord to...
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... up white. 2. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. on the remote control. The VIZIO logo on the front will not work if you want to see a picture on your HDTV. Select the input to which has been selected on...do not, make sure that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure and you through the available inputs. If there is shown. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button...
... up white. 2. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. on the remote control. The VIZIO logo on the front will not work if you want to see a picture on your HDTV. Select the input to which has been selected on...do not, make sure that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure and you through the available inputs. If there is shown. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button...
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VIZIO M420NV 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. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M420NV 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. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com