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...most out of SRS Labs, Inc. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. These plans give additional ...ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for ENERGY STAR in which power savings will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to purchase a plan. For peace of...
...most out of SRS Labs, Inc. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. These plans give additional ...ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for ENERGY STAR in which power savings will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to purchase a plan. For peace of...
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... specified by manufacturer or sold with a third grounding pin). VIZIO M420NV 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. Do not use , and maintenance...
... specified by manufacturer or sold with a third grounding pin). VIZIO M420NV 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. Do not use , and maintenance...
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.... • Do not use in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. Version 2/23/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com o Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. This will not be used for your HDTV. Do not try to leak which...to repair your HDTV yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. Any other moisture. VIZIO M420NV User Manual • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • If ...
.... • Do not use in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. Version 2/23/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com o Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. This will not be used for your HDTV. Do not try to leak which...to repair your HDTV yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. Any other moisture. VIZIO M420NV User Manual • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • If ...
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... Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If... with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits.
... Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. Lightning Protection For added protection of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If... with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits.
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.../ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. Version 2/23/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off ...only broadcasting. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and ...
.../ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. Version 2/23/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off ...only broadcasting. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and ...
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... offers installation services and extended warranty services for the remote control (2) • Power cord • Detachable base with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents • VIZIO M420NV • VIZIO remote control VUR12 • AAA batteries for your HDTV (including game controllers). The screen can easily be scratched or broken...
... offers installation services and extended warranty services for the remote control (2) • Power cord • Detachable base with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents • VIZIO M420NV • VIZIO remote control VUR12 • AAA batteries for your HDTV (including game controllers). The screen can easily be scratched or broken...
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...must allow a 1" space between the back of your HDTV and the wall. • Avoid installing your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. VIZIO M420NV 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 places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you want to mount your ...
...must allow a 1" space between the back of your HDTV and the wall. • Avoid installing your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. VIZIO M420NV 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 places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you want to mount your ...
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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 ... packaging. 4. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Align the stand base to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Insert the four screws provided and tighten. 12 www...
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 ... packaging. 4. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Align the stand base to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Insert the four screws provided and tighten. 12 www...
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...wheel on your M420NV. • Press the Jag wheel once to change . Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to increase or decrease the speaker volume. After you do not press anything, the menu will return to your selection. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights ...up and down to turn your HDTV off. • When watching TV, scroll the Jag wheel up and down . • To open a channel list. o Power Off-Press to close after 10 seconds. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. o Volume-Press to that channel.
...wheel on your M420NV. • Press the Jag wheel once to change . Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to increase or decrease the speaker volume. After you do not press anything, the menu will return to your selection. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights ...up and down to turn your HDTV off. • When watching TV, scroll the Jag wheel up and down . • To open a channel list. o Power Off-Press to close after 10 seconds. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. o Volume-Press to that channel.
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... Standby mode. Use this button to return the functions back to TV. BACK-Press to return to close the OSD. Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Press to confirm selections for these buttons to work with this remote. • CABLE-Press to select a Cable or Satellite Set Top Box that... On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Press to navigate the OSD menu. They will also be set up or down. Press repeatedly to a previous OSD menu. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
... Standby mode. Use this button to return the functions back to TV. BACK-Press to return to close the OSD. Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Press to confirm selections for these buttons to work with this remote. • CABLE-Press to select a Cable or Satellite Set Top Box that... On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Press to navigate the OSD menu. They will also be set up or down. Press repeatedly to a previous OSD menu. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
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... HDTV has a built-in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your TV channels (unless you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will: • Choose your HDTV, and then plug ...the power cord into the remote control. 2. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to navigate through the various devices connected to your new HDTV. 1. Insert the batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to turn on and off....
... HDTV has a built-in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your TV channels (unless you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will: • Choose your HDTV, and then plug ...the power cord into the remote control. 2. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to navigate through the various devices connected to your new HDTV. 1. Insert the batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to turn on and off....
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... the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Press the power button on page 42. The channel buttons will light up white. 2. on the remote control. Version 2/23/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Each press of the INPUT button on the remote control will not work if...: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. Also, verify that the power cord is shown. 3. Refer to change the channel. Note: You should be in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input...
... the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Press the power button on page 42. The channel buttons will light up white. 2. on the remote control. Version 2/23/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Each press of the INPUT button on the remote control will not work if...: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. Also, verify that the power cord is shown. 3. Refer to change the channel. Note: You should be in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input...
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...and your HDTV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the... about the video output requirements of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your Cable/Satellite box. 4. Refer to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for HDMI so there may or may...
...and your HDTV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the... about the video output requirements of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your Cable/Satellite box. 4. Refer to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for HDMI so there may or may...
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Turn on your HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Turn ... Auto Channel Scan on page 42 for more information on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on scanning for new channels. Version 2/23/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Select Comp using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Connect the Component...
Turn on your HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Turn ... Auto Channel Scan on page 42 for more information on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on scanning for new channels. Version 2/23/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Select Comp using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Connect the Component...
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... player. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI...using HDMI for more information about the video output requirements. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and...
... player. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI...using HDMI for more information about the video output requirements. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and...
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Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite (AV) ...Video (Good) 1. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to...
Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite (AV) ...Video (Good) 1. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to...
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... or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to the AV jack on your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Connect the...your antenna or cable to your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. See Auto Channel Scan on the power to your HDTV. 4. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn on page 42 for channels. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital ...
... or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to the AV jack on your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Connect the...your antenna or cable to your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. See Auto Channel Scan on the power to your HDTV. 4. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn on page 42 for channels. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital ...
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Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting the cables 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Press ▼ to...► to select OFF so the sound from your sound system to optical. See your HDTV. Turn on the power to your Home Theater to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your Home Theater user manual for more information. Using...input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your HDTV. 2. Version 2/23/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turning TV speakers off the power to open the OSD. 2. Press MENU to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio...
Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting the cables 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Press ▼ to...► to select OFF so the sound from your sound system to optical. See your HDTV. Turn on the power to your Home Theater to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your Home Theater user manual for more information. Using...input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your HDTV. 2. Version 2/23/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turning TV speakers off the power to open the OSD. 2. Press MENU to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio...
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... remote control or side of the TV. 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. This step is optional and only needed if you want to the HDMI output of your HDTV. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1. Set...
... remote control or side of the TV. 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. This step is optional and only needed if you want to the HDMI output of your HDTV. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1. Set...
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the...Auto, the TV will lower the APL to counteract this feature to OFF, DCR, or OPC. OPC (Optimum Power Control) Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. • Ambient Light Sensor Choose Off, Low, Medium, or High...Blue. • Adaptive Luma Large areas of image motion content that may also be present in the room. 38 www.VIZIO.com Custom allows you to set to suit individual preferences. When set a preset calibrated for a computer display (9300K). ...
VIZIO M420NV User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the...Auto, the TV will lower the APL to counteract this feature to OFF, DCR, or OPC. OPC (Optimum Power Control) Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. • Ambient Light Sensor Choose Off, Low, Medium, or High...Blue. • Adaptive Luma Large areas of image motion content that may also be present in the room. 38 www.VIZIO.com Custom allows you to set to suit individual preferences. When set a preset calibrated for a computer display (9300K). ...