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.... For more information, contact your HDTV from tip-over. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the back and bottom of the cabinet are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your...
.... For more information, contact your HDTV from tip-over. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the back and bottom of the cabinet are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your...
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.... • The wall socket should be used for repair. Opening or removing the back cover may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for long period of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • If any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV changes substantially. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact...
.... • The wall socket should be used for repair. Opening or removing the back cover may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for long period of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • If any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV changes substantially. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact...
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VIZIO M421VT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ...4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Finding a Location for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting Your HDTV ...12 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel Controls...13 Rear and Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 15 Installing the Batteries ...15 Activating Your Bluetooth Remote ...15 Remote Control Buttons ...16 Basic TV Functions ...16 A/V Functions...17...
VIZIO M421VT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ...4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Finding a Location for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting Your HDTV ...12 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel Controls...13 Rear and Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 15 Installing the Batteries ...15 Activating Your Bluetooth Remote ...15 Remote Control Buttons ...16 Basic TV Functions ...16 A/V Functions...17...
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... Caption) Menu ...38 Analog Closed Caption ...38 Digital Closed Caption ...38 Digital CC Style ...38 Sleep Timer Menu ...38 TV Settings Menu ...38 Input Source...38 Picture ...39 Audio ...41 Tuner...43 Name Input ...44 Device Setup...45 Parental Controls ...46 Menu Language ...48 Time & Local Settings ...48 PIP Menu ...49 PIP Mode ...49 Source...49 Position ...49 Size ...49 Audio ...49 Network Menu ...50 Wired Connection ...50 Manual Setup ...50 Wireless Connection ...50 Bluetooth Menu ...51 Help Menu ...52 System Info ...52 Reset TV Settings ...52 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...52 Guided...
... Caption) Menu ...38 Analog Closed Caption ...38 Digital Closed Caption ...38 Digital CC Style ...38 Sleep Timer Menu ...38 TV Settings Menu ...38 Input Source...38 Picture ...39 Audio ...41 Tuner...43 Name Input ...44 Device Setup...45 Parental Controls ...46 Menu Language ...48 Time & Local Settings ...48 PIP Menu ...49 PIP Mode ...49 Source...49 Position ...49 Size ...49 Audio ...49 Network Menu ...50 Wired Connection ...50 Manual Setup ...50 Wireless Connection ...50 Bluetooth Menu ...51 Help Menu ...52 System Info ...52 Reset TV Settings ...52 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...52 Guided...
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... Internet connection to the Ethernet port on these services at the bottom to mount your wireless home network. Or you can connect to the Internet by plugging in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power...
... Internet connection to the Ethernet port on these services at the bottom to mount your wireless home network. Or you can connect to the Internet by plugging in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power...
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... plug to access the Internet. HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4-Connect digital video devices such as a Vizio Sound Bar, Home Theater System, external amplifier, or stereo system. 8. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for future functions. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Rear and Side Panel Connections 1. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to L/R RCA jacks. Speakers cannot be watched using a stereo Y-adapter from a computer here. COMPONENT (Y/V Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with an Optical input, such as a DVD player or Set...
... plug to access the Internet. HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4-Connect digital video devices such as a Vizio Sound Bar, Home Theater System, external amplifier, or stereo system. 8. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for future functions. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Rear and Side Panel Connections 1. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to L/R RCA jacks. Speakers cannot be watched using a stereo Y-adapter from a computer here. COMPONENT (Y/V Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with an Optical input, such as a DVD player or Set...
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... batteries into the remote control. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. Installing the Batteries 1. Version 9/16/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Remove the battery cover. 2. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. Replace the battery cover...
... batteries into the remote control. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. Installing the Batteries 1. Version 9/16/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Remove the battery cover. 2. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. Replace the battery cover...
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... input (i.e. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up or down . Power ( top right corner)-Press to your TV. If a DVR has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will display the sub-screen in the menu. Press it again to select a channel or enter a password. LAST-Press to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. GUIDE-Press to recall...
... input (i.e. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up or down . Power ( top right corner)-Press to your TV. If a DVR has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will display the sub-screen in the menu. Press it again to select a channel or enter a password. LAST-Press to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. GUIDE-Press to recall...
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... TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- Watching a TV Program Before you are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control to change the channel. Press the power button on page 43. 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual Using your HDTV must be able to see a picture on your HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct input on your Internet connection. will not work until the input associated...
... TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- Watching a TV Program Before you are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control to change the channel. Press the power button on page 43. 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual Using your HDTV must be able to see a picture on your HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct input on your Internet connection. will not work until the input associated...
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... the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the back of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn on the remote control or side of your DVD player. 4. This cable is needed to the back of the TV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI-4 using HDMI for optimal results. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have audio sound...
... the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the back of your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn on the remote control or side of your DVD player. 4. This cable is needed to the back of the TV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI-4 using HDMI for optimal results. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have audio sound...
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... manufacturer of either your router or your Internet service provider if they provided the router for you can sometimes deliver a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment. A wired connection can connect your TV through your wireless home network. Version 9/16/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual Ethernet Connection The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to manually adjust the network settings.
... manufacturer of either your router or your Internet service provider if they provided the router for you can sometimes deliver a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment. A wired connection can connect your TV through your wireless home network. Version 9/16/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual Ethernet Connection The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to manually adjust the network settings.
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VIZIO M421VT User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you set to Disconnected. 1. A wired connection may deliver a more consistent connection depending on -screen keyboard instead of the screen. Wired Connection The status of the connection is set up your wireless router. Press ▼ to view and/or manually change your Wired Connection is...
VIZIO M421VT User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you set to Disconnected. 1. A wired connection may deliver a more consistent connection depending on -screen keyboard instead of the screen. Wired Connection The status of the connection is set up your wireless router. Press ▼ to view and/or manually change your Wired Connection is...
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... The installed apps are not working correctly • If you are using that device's remote. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio • Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control or side of the TV. • Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON. • Check the MTS Audio settings in the Tuner menu to insure they are set to Stereo/English. ( TV input...
... The installed apps are not working correctly • If you are using that device's remote. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio • Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control or side of the TV. • Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON. • Check the MTS Audio settings in the Tuner menu to insure they are set to Stereo/English. ( TV input...
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... your Internet Service Provider. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work • Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). • Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor (IR mode only). • Replace dead batteries with new ones. • Your remote's keyboard will not work . • In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. See Network Menu on page 50 for your wireless router...
... your Internet Service Provider. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work • Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). • Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor (IR mode only). • Replace dead batteries with new ones. • Your remote's keyboard will not work . • In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. See Network Menu on page 50 for your wireless router...
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... video processing, MTS Stereo Decorder, Dolby Digital for ATSC/QAM, VESA Mount Compatible Special Features • HDMI CEC • HDMI 1.4 (ARC), Insta Port • Light Sensor • Detachable Base • Local Dimming Speakers 2xBuilt-in, 10W Speakers Panel Life 30,000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 120 Vac at 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 92.23W, VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 9 Specifications Product specifications...
... video processing, MTS Stereo Decorder, Dolby Digital for ATSC/QAM, VESA Mount Compatible Special Features • HDMI CEC • HDMI 1.4 (ARC), Insta Port • Light Sensor • Detachable Base • Local Dimming Speakers 2xBuilt-in, 10W Speakers Panel Life 30,000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 120 Vac at 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 92.23W, VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 9 Specifications Product specifications...
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... with unreadable or removed serial numbers, "image burn-in -home. Items not covered include but VIZIO will be sent to cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, misuse, signal issues, power surges, and damages from warranty service or replacement, whichever is capable of commercial use. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email: TechSupport@VIZIO.com or via phone...
... with unreadable or removed serial numbers, "image burn-in -home. Items not covered include but VIZIO will be sent to cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, misuse, signal issues, power surges, and damages from warranty service or replacement, whichever is capable of commercial use. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email: TechSupport@VIZIO.com or via phone...
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... Panel 13 Daylight Savings setting 48 Device Setup 18 Device Setup 45 DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 26 DVI Cable Box 24 Satellite Box 24 EPG 21 Equalizer Settings 42 Ethernet (wired) Settings 50 Ethernet Connection 31 Firmware Updates 35 Getting Started 19 Grounding 4 GUIDE Button 21 HDMI 23 HDTV Location 10 Help Menu Reset All Settings 52 Setup Wizard 52 System Info 52 Help Menu 52 Home Network Connection 31 Home Theater Connecting 29 INFO Button 22, 32 Input Source Choosing 20 Input Source...
... Panel 13 Daylight Savings setting 48 Device Setup 18 Device Setup 45 DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 26 DVI Cable Box 24 Satellite Box 24 EPG 21 Equalizer Settings 42 Ethernet (wired) Settings 50 Ethernet Connection 31 Firmware Updates 35 Getting Started 19 Grounding 4 GUIDE Button 21 HDMI 23 HDTV Location 10 Help Menu Reset All Settings 52 Setup Wizard 52 System Info 52 Help Menu 52 Home Network Connection 31 Home Theater Connecting 29 INFO Button 22, 32 Input Source Choosing 20 Input Source...
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... 16 Universal 18 VIA buttons 33 VIA Functions 17 Reset All TV Settings 52 Factory Default 52 Picture Settings 40 RGB 23 Safety Instructions 2 VIZIO M421VT User Manual Satellite Box Connecting 24 Search for channels 43 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 41, 44 Menu Language 48 Parental Controls Menu 46 Setup Wizard 19 Sharpness 39 Sidebar 22, 32 Skip Channel 43 Software Updates 35 Specifications 60 System Information 52 Technical Support 58 Time Zone setting 48 Tint 39 Troubleshooting 53 Tuner Menu Add Analog Channel 43 Analog...
... 16 Universal 18 VIA buttons 33 VIA Functions 17 Reset All TV Settings 52 Factory Default 52 Picture Settings 40 RGB 23 Safety Instructions 2 VIZIO M421VT User Manual Satellite Box Connecting 24 Search for channels 43 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 41, 44 Menu Language 48 Parental Controls Menu 46 Setup Wizard 19 Sharpness 39 Sidebar 22, 32 Skip Channel 43 Software Updates 35 Specifications 60 System Information 52 Technical Support 58 Time Zone setting 48 Tint 39 Troubleshooting 53 Tuner Menu Add Analog Channel 43 Analog...
M421VT Quick Start Guide
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... the remote control. Find a location for the VIZIO logo on the front of songs on your free 30-day trial. Connect the power cord from the TV to a wall outlet. > Wait for your HDTV. FREE Trial! The inputs listed in the VIA Dock. CONNECTION ADVICE PICTURE QUALITY BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE CONNECTION TYPE HDMI DTV/TV BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT RECOMMENDED COMPOSITE CONNECTOR IMAGE Please note: When using these inputs...
... the remote control. Find a location for the VIZIO logo on the front of songs on your free 30-day trial. Connect the power cord from the TV to a wall outlet. > Wait for your HDTV. FREE Trial! The inputs listed in the VIA Dock. CONNECTION ADVICE PICTURE QUALITY BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE CONNECTION TYPE HDMI DTV/TV BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT RECOMMENDED COMPOSITE CONNECTOR IMAGE Please note: When using these inputs...
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... to wide or zoom mode; M421VT QUICK START GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to ensure the BEST possible picture. For the best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where possible. Press the VIA button. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from a digital source. For more details and deficiencies in your service provider. XMF1300 XMT1200 / XMT500...
... to wide or zoom mode; M421VT QUICK START GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to ensure the BEST possible picture. For the best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where possible. Press the VIA button. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from a digital source. For more details and deficiencies in your service provider. XMF1300 XMT1200 / XMT500...