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... Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with a built-in tuner capable of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power ... sure that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digitalonly broadcasting. No extra converter box is needed. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or...
... Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with a built-in tuner capable of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power ... sure that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digitalonly broadcasting. No extra converter box is needed. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or...
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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 Opening the Package ...7 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV ...8 Attaching the TV Stand...8 Wall Mounting Your HDTV ...9 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 Front Panel ...10 Side Panel Controls...10 Rear and Side Panel Connections...
VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ...4 Opening the Package ...7 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV ...8 Attaching the TV Stand...8 Wall Mounting Your HDTV ...9 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 Front Panel ...10 Side Panel Controls...10 Rear and Side Panel Connections...
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual Help Menu ...31 CC (Closed Caption) Menu ...31 CHAPTER 7 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 32 TV Settings ...32 Input...32 Channels ...32 Menu Language...33 Date & Time...33 PC Settings...33 Timer Menu ...34 Multimedia Menu ...34 ... Menu ...38 Picture Menu ...39 Parental Menu ...41 Help Menu ...43 CC (Closed Caption) Menu ...43 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 44 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...44 Troubleshooting Guide ...44 Telephone & Technical Support ...47 Compliance...47 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 48 CHAPTER 9 SPECIFICATIONS ...49 Preset...
VIZIO M420VT User Manual Help Menu ...31 CC (Closed Caption) Menu ...31 CHAPTER 7 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 32 TV Settings ...32 Input...32 Channels ...32 Menu Language...33 Date & Time...33 PC Settings...33 Timer Menu ...34 Multimedia Menu ...34 ... Menu ...38 Picture Menu ...39 Parental Menu ...41 Help Menu ...43 CC (Closed Caption) Menu ...43 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 44 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...44 Troubleshooting Guide ...44 Telephone & Technical Support ...47 Compliance...47 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 48 CHAPTER 9 SPECIFICATIONS ...49 Preset...
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...the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Line up the stand neck (attached to the weight and size of the TV. Push the stand base onto the stand neck. 3. VIZIO offers professional installation. On the bottom of the base, insert the included (Qty. 4) thumbscrews and tighten it face down... on these services at your HDTV. Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. • If you want to...
...the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Line up the stand neck (attached to the weight and size of the TV. Push the stand base onto the stand neck. 3. VIZIO offers professional installation. On the bottom of the base, insert the included (Qty. 4) thumbscrews and tighten it face down... on these services at your HDTV. Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. • If you want to...
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...provided on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 4. To find the perfect mount for your HDTV (see illustration at www.VIZIO.com or call for viewing. Write down on the wall: a. b. Mount your HDTV in the back...4/29/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com b. Remove the total of your HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at the right). Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Remove the TV stand base per above instructions. 3. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual To remove the...
...provided on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 4. To find the perfect mount for your HDTV (see illustration at www.VIZIO.com or call for viewing. Write down on the wall: a. b. Mount your HDTV in the back...4/29/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com b. Remove the total of your HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at the right). Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Remove the TV stand base per above instructions. 3. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual To remove the...
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...from the OSD menu. Use these buttons to the sensor. Repeated pressing of this button once to power the TV off . Note: When using the A/V input (usually, a composite signal) the video signal (yellow color ...to be connected to the beginning of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. When the OSD is active, pressing this window for the best response to the previous menu...active, press this button will return to the green jack connector 10 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . If a sub-menu is not active, this button to ...
...from the OSD menu. Use these buttons to the sensor. Repeated pressing of this button once to power the TV off . Note: When using the A/V input (usually, a composite signal) the video signal (yellow color ...to be connected to the beginning of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. When the OSD is active, pressing this window for the best response to the previous menu...active, press this button will return to the green jack connector 10 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . If a sub-menu is not active, this button to ...
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... (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). Connect your home speakers. It is selected by calling 888VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) 12 www.VIZIO.com Note: When using the A/V input (usually, a composite with four HDMI inputs. 7 SPDIF Connect an SPDIF Optical cable from a computer here. ...4 SERVICE than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of data. Connect an audio/video source for Pr (or Cr) inputs. For digital TV 3 (Cable/Antenna) stations in the Component input, if it is recommended to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or 2 Cb), and...
... (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). Connect your home speakers. It is selected by calling 888VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) 12 www.VIZIO.com Note: When using the A/V input (usually, a composite with four HDMI inputs. 7 SPDIF Connect an SPDIF Optical cable from a computer here. ...4 SERVICE than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of data. Connect an audio/video source for Pr (or Cr) inputs. For digital TV 3 (Cable/Antenna) stations in the Component input, if it is recommended to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or 2 Cb), and...
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...the slideshow) are also function keys used by this key select the highlighted option in the Multimedia feature. They are active buttons for your TV. Fast Forward allows to the beginning. HDMI - COMP - AV - INPUT - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you ...equipment you will return to reviewing the next scenes. POWER ( ) - This button is up the code to select the HDMI input. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET - SKIP BACK, BACKWARDS, FAST FORWARD and SKIP FORWARD - These buttons are used commands, they usually perform...
...the slideshow) are also function keys used by this key select the highlighted option in the Multimedia feature. They are active buttons for your TV. Fast Forward allows to the beginning. HDMI - COMP - AV - INPUT - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you ...equipment you will return to reviewing the next scenes. POWER ( ) - This button is up the code to select the HDMI input. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET - SKIP BACK, BACKWARDS, FAST FORWARD and SKIP FORWARD - These buttons are used commands, they usually perform...
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...3 seconds. When the Menu is not listed, then try searching for code as follows: 1. Number Button Pad - Searching Automatically for VIZIO preferred accessories and equipment systems. The following procedure is found . The LED indicator flashes slowly 4 times and it is used as the...channel 28-2 would be programmed to confirm that the remote control has accepted the code. Press it means that your equipment: DVD, AUDIO, TV or CABLE. 3. Press to previous prerecorded programs. GUIDE - Press and hold down . It allows skipping back to recall the previously viewed...
...3 seconds. When the Menu is not listed, then try searching for code as follows: 1. Number Button Pad - Searching Automatically for VIZIO preferred accessories and equipment systems. The following procedure is found . The LED indicator flashes slowly 4 times and it is used as the...channel 28-2 would be programmed to confirm that the remote control has accepted the code. Press it means that your equipment: DVD, AUDIO, TV or CABLE. 3. Press to previous prerecorded programs. GUIDE - Press and hold down . It allows skipping back to recall the previously viewed...
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... (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a dry cloth after cleaning. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as striking or dropping it with a clean, damp cloth. • Do not mix old and new batteries...Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor. Version 4/29/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Remove the battery cover on the back of batteries. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is seriously contaminated, use a soft...
... (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a dry cloth after cleaning. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 1758 and then 0178 as striking or dropping it with a clean, damp cloth. • Do not mix old and new batteries...Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor. Version 4/29/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Remove the battery cover on the back of batteries. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is seriously contaminated, use a soft...
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... is separated into the Component input (green connector) and match up the audio connectors (R and L) for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic ... Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is selected by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. *Good (analog) Composite. DTV Coaxial RF. This ...
... is separated into the Component input (green connector) and match up the audio connectors (R and L) for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic ... Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is selected by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. *Good (analog) Composite. DTV Coaxial RF. This ...
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...HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for details. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input for another component, or you do not ... display for optimal results. Note: • • • The HDMI input on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set- Top Box. 4. 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 the HDMI...
...HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for details. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input for another component, or you do not ... display for optimal results. Note: • • • The HDMI input on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set- Top Box. 4. 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 the HDMI...
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... (HDCP). Turn off the power to the audio associated with the RGB input (blue area) at the side of the TV. Using an audio cable (1/8' stereo connector on the going into the TV), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: 1. Note: • • • The HDMI input on... power to the HDMI2 Input at the rear of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. 18 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the HDMI1, HDMI3 or HDMI connection. VIZIO M420VT User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the...
... (HDCP). Turn off the power to the audio associated with the RGB input (blue area) at the side of the TV. Using an audio cable (1/8' stereo connector on the going into the TV), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: 1. Note: • • • The HDMI input on... power to the HDMI2 Input at the rear of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. 18 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the HDMI1, HDMI3 or HDMI connection. VIZIO M420VT User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the...
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... the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Connect the "Output to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR. 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO M420VT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Note: • ...
... the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Connect the "Output to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR. 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off the power to the LCD... the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO M420VT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Note: • ...
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Using an audio cable (1/8' stereo connector on the going into the TV), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD ... the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 input. VIZIO M420VT User Manual For DVD Players with the RGB input (blue area) at the side of the product. 22 www....VIZIO.com Turn on the rear of the TV. Refer to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player user manual for the DVD Player, you are already...
Using an audio cable (1/8' stereo connector on the going into the TV), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD ... the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 input. VIZIO M420VT User Manual For DVD Players with the RGB input (blue area) at the side of the product. 22 www....VIZIO.com Turn on the rear of the TV. Refer to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player user manual for the DVD Player, you are already...
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...on your DVD player to prevent lost of the LCD HDTV, or directly by accident. . A high speed FAT32 storage device is also used . 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote or side of data. Select AV using an extension (if thumb drive housing is too big to the corresponding R (red...this input is selected by pressing the AV button on your DVD player user manual for a better performance at the rear of the product. 2. The TV will start reading the contents in the Multimedia section to either see a black/white video if Component input is also possible 2. preferable, new and ...
...on your DVD player to prevent lost of the LCD HDTV, or directly by accident. . A high speed FAT32 storage device is also used . 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote or side of data. Select AV using an extension (if thumb drive housing is too big to the corresponding R (red...this input is selected by pressing the AV button on your DVD player user manual for a better performance at the rear of the product. 2. The TV will start reading the contents in the Multimedia section to either see a black/white video if Component input is also possible 2. preferable, new and ...
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... the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to external speakers. Turn off the power to the optical SPDIF OUT at the side of the TV. Note: • Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input. • The audio output is being viewed no matter what... (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being used. 1. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Connecting an external Receiver/Amp If your Receiver/Amp system. 8.
... the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to external speakers. Turn off the power to the optical SPDIF OUT at the side of the TV. Note: • Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input. • The audio output is being viewed no matter what... (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being used. 1. VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Connecting an external Receiver/Amp If your Receiver/Amp system. 8.
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... attached power cord into the remote control. 2. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 4/29/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup Wizard that runs when you turn on your... TV for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. • Select the signal input (Antenna or Cable) • Scan your TV channels (unless you will automatically play and guide...
... attached power cord into the remote control. 2. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 4/29/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup Wizard that runs when you turn on your... TV for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. • Select the signal input (Antenna or Cable) • Scan your TV channels (unless you will automatically play and guide...
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... HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on your HDTV. Note: You should be in TV mode and on the remote control. 2. Select Input Source Select the input source for details. 28 www.VIZIO.com Please refer to view is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge ...protector. 1. VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time When pressing the MENU or OK button, your HDTV displays the following options: DTV/TV, AV, COMPONENT, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, RGB, and MULTIMEDIA. ...
... HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on your HDTV. Note: You should be in TV mode and on the remote control. 2. Select Input Source Select the input source for details. 28 www.VIZIO.com Please refer to view is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge ...protector. 1. VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time When pressing the MENU or OK button, your HDTV displays the following options: DTV/TV, AV, COMPONENT, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, RGB, and MULTIMEDIA. ...
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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.