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... plug (a plug with your HDTV and any objects on the top of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before turning on your HDTV. Wait before connecting other components to operate within an equilateral triangle is sufficient for future reference. • To reduce...outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use a liquid or a spray cleaner for ventilation. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is a safety feature. Never spill liquids on your HDTV. • Your HDTV should be of ...
... plug (a plug with your HDTV and any objects on the top of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before turning on your HDTV. Wait before connecting other components to operate within an equilateral triangle is sufficient for future reference. • To reduce...outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use a liquid or a spray cleaner for ventilation. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is a safety feature. Never spill liquids on your HDTV. • Your HDTV should be of ...
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...find out when they will need a converter box to continue to digital-only broadcasting. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Version 2/23/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications ..., VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner.
...find out when they will need a converter box to continue to digital-only broadcasting. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Version 2/23/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications ..., VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner.
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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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...that channel. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . • Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your selection. If you have been combined into a single wheel on your M420NV. • Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on and ...SIDE, RGB, and Media. All of these functions have stepped through the various devices connected to turn the volume up and down . • To open a channel list. o Exit-Press to change . VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Please use your remote control to...
...that channel. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . • Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your selection. If you have been combined into a single wheel on your M420NV. • Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on and ...SIDE, RGB, and Media. All of these functions have stepped through the various devices connected to turn the volume up and down . • To open a channel list. o Exit-Press to change . VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Please use your remote control to...
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...same function as value settings when the slide bar is not working, press this button to display the Channel List. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the volume up and enabled for On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Press to navigate the OSD menu. Version 2/...23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be used as the "D" button on from open the On-Screen...
...same function as value settings when the slide bar is not working, press this button to display the Channel List. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the volume up and enabled for On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Press to navigate the OSD menu. Version 2/...23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be used as the "D" button on from open the On-Screen...
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to turn on your TV channels (unless you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to insert a dash between both HDMI inputs. LAST- Use the Arrow and ... HDMI-Press to recall the previously viewed channel. After you have stepped through the entire sequence, you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect your devices to your TV. Press to select the HDMI input. AV-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press...
VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to turn on your TV channels (unless you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to insert a dash between both HDMI inputs. LAST- Use the Arrow and ... HDMI-Press to recall the previously viewed channel. After you have stepped through the entire sequence, you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect your devices to your TV. Press to select the HDMI input. AV-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press...
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... CH+ and CH- will cycle through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. If you have selected the correct... input on your device is shown. 3. Turn on your HDTV. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. Note: If your HDTV is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge ...
... CH+ and CH- will cycle through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. If you have selected the correct... input on your device is shown. 3. Turn on your HDTV. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. Note: If your HDTV is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge ...
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.... HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box ... Content Protection (HDCP). Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have ...
.... HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box ... Content Protection (HDCP). Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have ...
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... the coaxial (RF) connector from your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box...your antenna or digital cable to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn off your HDTV. 2. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 2/23/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Select Comp using the INPUT button on your Set Top Box to the AV jack (yellow...
... the coaxial (RF) connector from your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box...your antenna or digital cable to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn off your HDTV. 2. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 2/23/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Select Comp using the INPUT button on your Set Top Box to the AV jack (yellow...
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... jack on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on your DVD player. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using HDMI for optimal...and protection. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV and DVD player. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the TV with DVI 1. ...
... jack on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on your DVD player. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using HDMI for optimal...and protection. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV and DVD player. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the TV with DVI 1. ...
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Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV. ... on your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button..., and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Version 2/23/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com
Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV. ... on your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button..., and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Version 2/23/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com
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...on page 42 for channels. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the AV jack on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. ...Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 4. Turn on scanning for more information about the video output...
...on page 42 for channels. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the AV jack on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. ...Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 4. Turn on scanning for more information about the video output...
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...and cannot be routed through your Home Theater user manual for more information. See your Receiver/Amp system. Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting the cables 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the ... end to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Press OK to select Audio, and then press ▼ to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn off 1. Turn on the back of the HDTV. 3. Connect one end of the optical cable to optical connectors on the Home Theater and the other end...
...and cannot be routed through your Home Theater user manual for more information. See your Receiver/Amp system. Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting the cables 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the ... end to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Press OK to select Audio, and then press ▼ to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn off 1. Turn on the back of the HDTV. 3. Connect one end of the optical cable to optical connectors on the Home Theater and the other end...
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... information about the video output requirements. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. This step is optional and only needed if you want to your HDTV. 4. Turn on of the TV. 28 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the... the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control or side of your HDTV and computer. 6. Connect a HDMI cable to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1.
... information about the video output requirements. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. This step is optional and only needed if you want to your HDTV. 4. Turn on of the TV. 28 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the... the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control or side of your HDTV and computer. 6. Connect a HDMI cable to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1.
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...Off to repeat the slideshow. Audio Mode Choose from Small, Medium, or Large. Insert a USB device and select the Photo Folder. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on your USB device until you stop the slideshow. ...order they are listed on the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or alphabetically (File A-Z). Turn SRS TruVolume off when listening to On, info Version 2/23/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU. Info When set the slideshow with music mode. Sort By You can adjust various...
...Off to repeat the slideshow. Audio Mode Choose from Small, Medium, or Large. Insert a USB device and select the Photo Folder. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on your USB device until you stop the slideshow. ...order they are listed on the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or alphabetically (File A-Z). Turn SRS TruVolume off when listening to On, info Version 2/23/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU. Info When set the slideshow with music mode. Sort By You can adjust various...
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... The OSD consists of the items to select one of several menu options. The OSD opens. 2. After the menu option is turned off. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to adjust. 5. Note: Some of the TV can do one of the following: a. Press OK to .... Press BACK once to return to adjust the selection. 6. Press MENU. Press OK to select it, and then press or ▼ to the previous screen. 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...
... The OSD consists of the items to select one of several menu options. The OSD opens. 2. After the menu option is turned off. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to adjust. 5. Note: Some of the TV can do one of the following: a. Press OK to .... Press BACK once to return to adjust the selection. 6. Press MENU. Press OK to select it, and then press or ▼ to the previous screen. 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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... too high the picture will not be able to adjust it . Press OK to select this option and then press ◄ or ► to turn off the TV in the picture. Each input (i.e. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. HDMI, COMP, etc)... text more or less transparent. Picture Mode Choose from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, or Off. VIZIO M420NV User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is usually CC1 or CC2. Brightness Adjust black levels...
... too high the picture will not be able to adjust it . Press OK to select this option and then press ◄ or ► to turn off the TV in the picture. Each input (i.e. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. HDMI, COMP, etc)... text more or less transparent. Picture Mode Choose from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, or Off. VIZIO M420NV User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is usually CC1 or CC2. Brightness Adjust black levels...
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Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. Balance Adjust the sound to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement ... audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System. 40 www.VIZIO.com channel scan), Parental Controls, and Date and Time. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Settings Menu Adjust various option including audio settings, tuner settings (e.g.
Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. Balance Adjust the sound to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement ... audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System. 40 www.VIZIO.com channel scan), Parental Controls, and Date and Time. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Settings Menu Adjust various option including audio settings, tuner settings (e.g.
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...of the type of different frequencies. Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub-menu, press OK. Press OK. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advanced Audio To select the options in the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. Note: When SRS TruSurround HD is ON... on the TV. Press ◄ or ► to the volume setting on the external stereo system. Version 2/23/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. A new menu will be displayed showing the available equalizer functions...
...of the type of different frequencies. Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub-menu, press OK. Press OK. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advanced Audio To select the options in the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. Note: When SRS TruSurround HD is ON... on the TV. Press ◄ or ► to the volume setting on the external stereo system. Version 2/23/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. A new menu will be displayed showing the available equalizer functions...
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Parental Controls If you want to change, and then press OK. 3. Turn On to block or Off to allow access to programs from nine preset labels. Version 2/23/2010 43 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source, and then press OK to show the list of nine preset labels. 4. Selected programs, movies and...press OK and then create and/or enter a password. Press ▼ to select the input label you to enter a custom name, up to 10 characters. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of...
Parental Controls If you want to change, and then press OK. 3. Turn On to block or Off to allow access to programs from nine preset labels. Version 2/23/2010 43 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source, and then press OK to show the list of nine preset labels. 4. Selected programs, movies and...press OK and then create and/or enter a password. Press ▼ to select the input label you to enter a custom name, up to 10 characters. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of...