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.... Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. This User Manual covers the following models: M420VT and M470VT, for specific difference between the models please refer to qualify for easy reference when...
.... Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. This User Manual covers the following models: M420VT and M470VT, for specific difference between the models please refer to qualify for easy reference when...
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...power cord and contact your HDTV. o Liquid sprays or any other hazards. o The performance of your HDTV. Version 4/29/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com This will protect your HDTV will not be used for moving your HDTV. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Continued...on the power cord may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for long period of time. Any other moisture. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV. Operating your HDTV in any ...
...power cord and contact your HDTV. o Liquid sprays or any other hazards. o The performance of your HDTV. Version 4/29/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com This will protect your HDTV will not be used for moving your HDTV. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Continued...on the power cord may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for long period of time. Any other moisture. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV. Operating your HDTV in any ...
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ...4 ...Panel Connections ...11 Remote Control Buttons ...13 Programming the Remote Control...14 SEARCHING AUTOMATICALLY FOR THE CODES 14 Remote Control Range...15 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...15 Inserting the remote control batteries ...15 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...15 CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT ... ...30 Wide Menu ...30 Audio Menu ...31 Picture Menu ...31 Parental Menu ...31 Version 4/29/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ...4 ...Panel Connections ...11 Remote Control Buttons ...13 Programming the Remote Control...14 SEARCHING AUTOMATICALLY FOR THE CODES 14 Remote Control Range...15 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...15 Inserting the remote control batteries ...15 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...15 CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT ... ...30 Wide Menu ...30 Audio Menu ...31 Picture Menu ...31 Parental Menu ...31 Version 4/29/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com
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... product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the accessories are sold separately, including...Sound Bars • Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at your HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO M420VT or M470VT Detachable Stand Base 4 Thumbscrews (to the ...
... product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the accessories are sold separately, including...Sound Bars • Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at your HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO M420VT or M470VT Detachable Stand Base 4 Thumbscrews (to the ...
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..., pulling the base towards you need to the TV. 3. Place your HDTV face down on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. M420VT/M470VT Wall Mounting Specifications Screw Size • M6 Screw Length • 10 mm Screw Pitch • 1.0mm Hole Pattern • VESA standard 200mm x 200mm NOTE... HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Disconnect the cables from your specific wall mount to the TV. 4. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual To remove the base stand: 1. Mount your HDTV on page 1 to mount your HDTV (see illustration at www...
..., pulling the base towards you need to the TV. 3. Place your HDTV face down on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. M420VT/M470VT Wall Mounting Specifications Screw Size • M6 Screw Length • 10 mm Screw Pitch • 1.0mm Hole Pattern • VESA standard 200mm x 200mm NOTE... HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Disconnect the cables from your specific wall mount to the TV. 4. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual To remove the base stand: 1. Mount your HDTV on page 1 to mount your HDTV (see illustration at www...
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Rear and Side Panel Connections VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Version 4/29/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com
Rear and Side Panel Connections VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Version 4/29/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com
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..., adjust other devices, mainly DVD and DVR devices. EXIT- They are active buttons for your TV. LIST - Version 4/29/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Only PAUSE (pause the slideshow), PLAY (start the slideshow) and STOP (stop the slideshow) are also function keys used commands, they usually...mode. Press to next chapter in the following sequence: DTV/TV, AV COMPONENT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, RGB and USB. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET - Press to previous chapter in the Multimedia feature. Skip Back allows jumping to turn menu options On and Off...
..., adjust other devices, mainly DVD and DVR devices. EXIT- They are active buttons for your TV. LIST - Version 4/29/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Only PAUSE (pause the slideshow), PLAY (start the slideshow) and STOP (stop the slideshow) are also function keys used commands, they usually...mode. Press to next chapter in the following sequence: DTV/TV, AV COMPONENT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, RGB and USB. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET - Press to previous chapter in the Multimedia feature. Skip Back allows jumping to turn menu options On and Off...
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...as an alternative. Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control 1. Wipe the display with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • Keep the remote dry and away from heat sources and humidity. • If your HDTV responds erratically to the...match the (+) and (-) symbols on the back of the remote control. 2. Re-attach the battery compartment cover. If your LCD HDTV. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is seriously contaminated, use a cable or satellite remote to ...
...as an alternative. Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control 1. Wipe the display with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • Keep the remote dry and away from heat sources and humidity. • If your HDTV responds erratically to the...match the (+) and (-) symbols on the back of the remote control. 2. Re-attach the battery compartment cover. If your LCD HDTV. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is seriously contaminated, use a cable or satellite remote to ...
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... display for details. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Note: • • • The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn... the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set- Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input for optimal results. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to ...
... display for details. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Note: • • • The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn... the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set- Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input for optimal results. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to ...
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Turn on your cable or satellite operator. Version 4/29/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. ... with the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual 1.
Turn on your cable or satellite operator. Version 4/29/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. ... with the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual 1.
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ... HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to your home theater configuration, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Refer to the HDMI Input at the side...directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player user manual for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD Player (Best): 1. Version 4/29/2010 21 www...
VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ... HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to your home theater configuration, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Refer to the HDMI Input at the side...directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player user manual for optimal results. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD Player (Best): 1. Version 4/29/2010 21 www...
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...the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the Remote Control. Version 4/29/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect the PrCr (red color) connector on the remote or side of the product. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your...on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with the Component input at...
...the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the Remote Control. Version 4/29/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect the PrCr (red color) connector on the remote or side of the product. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your...on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with the Component input at...
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.... Press ◄ button on the remote control to enter the Audio sub- Press EXIT key to highlight SPEAKERS. 7. Version 4/29/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (optical cable), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to... the SPDIF OUT audio optical connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Connecting an external Receiver/Amp If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical...
.... Press ◄ button on the remote control to enter the Audio sub- Press EXIT key to highlight SPEAKERS. 7. Version 4/29/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (optical cable), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to... the SPDIF OUT audio optical connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Connecting an external Receiver/Amp If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical...
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... power cord into the remote control. 2. The Setup Wizard will : • Choose your Menu language • Select the TV to easily setup your TV. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup Wizard that runs when you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 4/29/2010...
... power cord into the remote control. 2. The Setup Wizard will : • Choose your Menu language • Select the TV to easily setup your TV. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup Wizard that runs when you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 4/29/2010...
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When you will see the following display: Press a third time and the display should be as shown below Version 4/29/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Each press of the INFO button will display more information about the program: Press a second time, you press the INFO button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds.
VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When you will see the following display: Press a third time and the display should be as shown below Version 4/29/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Each press of the INFO button will display more information about the program: Press a second time, you press the INFO button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds.
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... restrict the viewing of the box settings. Parental Menu This menu provides the user with the signal) according to customize your preferences. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Audio Menu This menu provides all options to be adjusted to preset values and ratings provided by the signal being watched....Equalizer Settings, Bass & Treble, Balance, Speakers, Digital Audio Out, Analog MTS, Digital MTS and Reset Audio Mode. Version 4/29/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com Please refer to be part of programs or content according to set the sound preferences from the built-in speakers. Under this menu the...
... restrict the viewing of the box settings. Parental Menu This menu provides the user with the signal) according to customize your preferences. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Audio Menu This menu provides all options to be adjusted to preset values and ratings provided by the signal being watched....Equalizer Settings, Bass & Treble, Balance, Speakers, Digital Audio Out, Analog MTS, Digital MTS and Reset Audio Mode. Version 4/29/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com Please refer to be part of programs or content according to set the sound preferences from the built-in speakers. Under this menu the...
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...which Daylight Saving time applies. 3. Vertical Position: Adjust the vertical (up/down) position of the image. 3. Version 4/29/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Menu Language This option allows changing the language being used to your PC (computer). Date & Time 1. Daylight Saving: When enabled, this..., Hawaii, Indiana and Arizona. 2. Auto Update: If you with a choice. Fine Tune: Fine tunes the image for optimum performance. 2. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual 5. PC Settings Select if you area, this option to manually change the name of the channel to either English or French or ...
...which Daylight Saving time applies. 3. Vertical Position: Adjust the vertical (up/down) position of the image. 3. Version 4/29/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Menu Language This option allows changing the language being used to your PC (computer). Date & Time 1. Daylight Saving: When enabled, this..., Hawaii, Indiana and Arizona. 2. Auto Update: If you with a choice. Fine Tune: Fine tunes the image for optimum performance. 2. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual 5. PC Settings Select if you area, this option to manually change the name of the channel to either English or French or ...
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... organize your photos, music and video files as thumbnails, making it easier to their type, please use this option. 2. Version 4/29/2010 35 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual VIDEO 1. Thumbnail: This option displays your folders and photos. 1. List: This option shows your video files according to change the size of...
... organize your photos, music and video files as thumbnails, making it easier to their type, please use this option. 2. Version 4/29/2010 35 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual VIDEO 1. Thumbnail: This option displays your folders and photos. 1. List: This option shows your video files according to change the size of...
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...black bars on the left and right of the display image. The top and bottom are displayed with sub-titles. Version 4/29/2010 37 www.VIZIO.com Wide Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched...) program or movie, there will appear wider than they really are added to the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual The following paragraphs describe in detail the differences of the Aspect Ratio being processed by the TV: Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect...
...black bars on the left and right of the display image. The top and bottom are displayed with sub-titles. Version 4/29/2010 37 www.VIZIO.com Wide Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched...) program or movie, there will appear wider than they really are added to the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual The following paragraphs describe in detail the differences of the Aspect Ratio being processed by the TV: Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect...
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... too orange try reducing the level of color first. 5. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. Version 4/29/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com Custom Mode If selected, the following options and parameters are five preset modes: Home, Game, Movie, Retail and Photo which will not be.... This adjustment is too low you to satisfy your preferences on the looks and feel of the content of the signal being viewed. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Picture Menu This menu provides the options to adjust the edge enhancement of the picture. Picture Mode Use this option to customize...
... too orange try reducing the level of color first. 5. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. Version 4/29/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com Custom Mode If selected, the following options and parameters are five preset modes: Home, Game, Movie, Retail and Photo which will not be.... This adjustment is too low you to satisfy your preferences on the looks and feel of the content of the signal being viewed. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Picture Menu This menu provides the options to adjust the edge enhancement of the picture. Picture Mode Use this option to customize...