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.... Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the ... the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long 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...
.... Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the ... the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long 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...
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...-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 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 satellite TV services, gaming consoles,...
...-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 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 satellite TV services, gaming consoles,...
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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 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 11 Attaching the TV Stand...12 Wall Mounting your HDTV...13 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 14 Front Panel ......16 Remote Control Range...16 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...16 Remote Control Buttons ...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT...
VIZIO M420NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 11 Attaching the TV Stand...12 Wall Mounting your HDTV...13 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 14 Front Panel ......16 Remote Control Range...16 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...16 Remote Control Buttons ...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT...
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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 ...49 Wide Format ...49 Audio Mode...49 Info ...49 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...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 ...49 Wide Format ...49 Audio Mode...49 Info ...49 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...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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...it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Align the stand base to the back of the TV. 2. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the TV from packaging. 4. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of ...debris to prevent the TV screen from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the ...
...it face down on a clean, padded, flat surface. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Align the stand base to the back of the TV. 2. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the TV from packaging. 4. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of ...debris to prevent the TV screen from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the ...
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... same functions you will automatically close the Quick Menu. o Channel-Press to turn your HDTV off . Please use your remote control to turn your TV (called Inputs). VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on and orange when powered off . • When watching...
... same functions you will automatically close the Quick Menu. o Channel-Press to turn your HDTV off . Please use your remote control to turn your TV (called Inputs). VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on and orange when powered off . • When watching...
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...TV is an additional HDMI connector on the side. 2. Speakers cannot be available on the back. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you want the sound to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect to an external device, such as a VCR or game console. VIZIO M420NV... a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. USB: • Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to the TV if you use by a professional service technician. 2. HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD Player or Set Top...
...TV is an additional HDMI connector on the side. 2. Speakers cannot be available on the back. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you want the sound to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect to an external device, such as a VCR or game console. VIZIO M420NV... a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. USB: • Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to the TV if you use by a professional service technician. 2. HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD Player or Set Top...
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... Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Insert two AAA batteries into a fire. • Do not subject the remote control to undue physical... stress, such as striking or dropping it with a volatile solvent. Avoid humidity. • If the TV responds erratically ...
... Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Insert two AAA batteries into a fire. • Do not subject the remote control to undue physical... stress, such as striking or dropping it with a volatile solvent. Avoid humidity. • If the TV responds erratically ...
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... to fast forward playback on your CECsupported device. (Next)-Press to skip to the next chapter on your pictures. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press repeatedly to a previous OSD menu. MEDIA - MENU...view your CEC-supported device. If the remote is shown on the screen and option settings to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be used as the "D" button on . BACK-Press to return to close the OSD. GUIDE...
... to fast forward playback on your CECsupported device. (Next)-Press to skip to the next chapter on your pictures. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press repeatedly to a previous OSD menu. MEDIA - MENU...view your CEC-supported device. If the remote is shown on the screen and option settings to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be used as the "D" button on . BACK-Press to return to close the OSD. GUIDE...
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VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press...when you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com Follow the onscreen directions to select the TV input. After you turn the sound on your TV for detailed steps). 4. TV-Press to easily setup your HDTV (see Chapter 2 for the... first time. Turn on and off. Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. INPUT-Press to cycle between the main and sub-...
VIZIO M420NV User Manual MUTE-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press...when you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com Follow the onscreen directions to select the TV input. After you turn the sound on your TV for detailed steps). 4. TV-Press to easily setup your HDTV (see Chapter 2 for the... first time. Turn on and off. Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. INPUT-Press to cycle between the main and sub-...
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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 on the remote control or the side of such equipment for details. Also, verify that all of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or... will see a picture. Turn on your HDTV is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. The VIZIO logo on the remote control. Note: You should be in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your device is RF connected, your device and you...
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 on the remote control or the side of such equipment for details. Also, verify that all of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or... will see a picture. Turn on your HDTV is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. The VIZIO logo on the remote control. Note: You should be in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your device is RF connected, your device and you...
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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
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... Composite when possible. You get a great picture and cut down on your monitor. It is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have six options for transmitting audio: one red and one cable. HDMI provides ...digital quality and amazing sound so if your TV has HDMI, this is still an analog connection, it has lower image quality than Composite video and should be used instead of transmitting...
... Composite when possible. You get a great picture and cut down on your monitor. It is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have six options for transmitting audio: one red and one cable. HDMI provides ...digital quality and amazing sound so if your TV has HDMI, this is still an analog connection, it has lower image quality than Composite video and should be used instead of transmitting...
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... cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Note: • • Turn off your HDTV. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 3. 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... TV with DVI 1. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for optimal results. Turn on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI...
... cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Note: • • Turn off your HDTV. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 3. 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... TV with DVI 1. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for optimal results. Turn on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI...
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... box. 2. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Version 2/23/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. See Auto Channel Scan on page 42 for new... channels. Select TV using the INPUT button on scanning for channels. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top ...
... box. 2. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Version 2/23/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1. See Auto Channel Scan on page 42 for new... channels. Select TV using the INPUT button on scanning for channels. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top ...
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...MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for DVD Players with this connection. 24 www.VIZIO.com This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Connect a HDMI cable to your HDTV and your HDTV. 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. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or...
...MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for DVD Players with this connection. 24 www.VIZIO.com This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Connect a HDMI cable to your HDTV and your HDTV. 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. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or...
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...Player. 5. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Version 2/23/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the COMPONENT jacks on your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side... of the TV. Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1.
...Player. 5. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Version 2/23/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the COMPONENT jacks on your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side... of the TV. Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M420NV User Manual 1.
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...) connector from your VCR or video camera to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital... corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV. 2. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn on scanning for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information on the ...
...) connector from your VCR or video camera to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital... corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV. 2. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn on scanning for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information on the ...
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...matter what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Home Theater to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Change the input on the back of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/23/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your sound system has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you ...and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your HDTV. Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting the cables 1. Notes: • Refer to your HDTV and home theater. 3. Turning TV speakers off the power to select. 3. See your HDTV. 2. Using an audio cable (white and ...
...matter what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Home Theater to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Change the input on the back of the HDTV. 3. Version 2/23/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your sound system has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you ...and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your HDTV. Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA VIZIO M420NV User Manual Connecting the cables 1. Notes: • Refer to your HDTV and home theater. 3. Turning TV speakers off the power to select. 3. See your HDTV. 2. Using an audio cable (white and ...