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...Input 31 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 32 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...32 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...36 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...37 3.4 Program ...42 4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode ...45 4.3 DTV / TV Audio Adjustment ...46 4.3.1 Audio Mode ...46 4.3.2 Equalizer...46 4.3.3 Balance...46 4.3.4 Digital Audio Out...47 4.3.5 Speakers ...47 4.3.6 Analog Audio Out ...47 4.3.7 Lip Sync...47 Added Audio (Sound) Features...48 4.3.8 Wireless Speaker ...48 4.3.9 Speaker Setting ...48 4.3.10 Wireless Surround Effect ...50 4.3.11 Sound Effect ...50 Version 6/2/2008 7 www.VIZIO...
...Input 31 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 32 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...32 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...36 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...37 3.4 Program ...42 4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode ...45 4.3 DTV / TV Audio Adjustment ...46 4.3.1 Audio Mode ...46 4.3.2 Equalizer...46 4.3.3 Balance...46 4.3.4 Digital Audio Out...47 4.3.5 Speakers ...47 4.3.6 Analog Audio Out ...47 4.3.7 Lip Sync...47 Added Audio (Sound) Features...48 4.3.8 Wireless Speaker ...48 4.3.9 Speaker Setting ...48 4.3.10 Wireless Surround Effect ...50 4.3.11 Sound Effect ...50 Version 6/2/2008 7 www.VIZIO...
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...your Cable (or Satellite) Box has been entered, this button will switch the displays from one of Stereo, SAP or Mono in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Remote. ...formats. Version 6/2/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Press this button activates Picture-in PIP mode for this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. The options are Zoom, Panoramic, Normal and Wide. This button selects a programmed Audio Receiver/Amp/Home Theater System. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual When CABLE is ...
...your Cable (or Satellite) Box has been entered, this button will switch the displays from one of Stereo, SAP or Mono in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Remote. ...formats. Version 6/2/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Press this button activates Picture-in PIP mode for this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. The options are Zoom, Panoramic, Normal and Wide. This button selects a programmed Audio Receiver/Amp/Home Theater System. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual When CABLE is ...
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...picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. RGB PC (VGA) - This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This is the most commonly used video connection. Component 1/2 - S-Video (AV1) - AV1/2(Composite) - This is most advanced for PC input. The VIZIO SV420XVT1A...signal. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) White and Side of the High Definition content TV Coaxial RF. It is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the ...
...picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. RGB PC (VGA) - This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. This is the most commonly used video connection. Component 1/2 - S-Video (AV1) - AV1/2(Composite) - This is most advanced for PC input. The VIZIO SV420XVT1A...signal. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) White and Side of the High Definition content TV Coaxial RF. It is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the ...
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...LCD HDTV. Turn on the remote or side of VESA Reduce Blanking timing. Select RGB using the parameters and values given to your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the product. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For the best picture... quality, please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it is capable of an output of 1920x1080 at an electronics store. Version 6/2/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-...
...LCD HDTV. Turn on the remote or side of VESA Reduce Blanking timing. Select RGB using the parameters and values given to your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the product. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For the best picture... quality, please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it is capable of an output of 1920x1080 at an electronics store. Version 6/2/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-...
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... how to set this connection using the following timing 136.5MHz. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for more information.... 2.7.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input If your TV set is equipped to have the 1920X1080 resolution ...
... how to set this connection using the following timing 136.5MHz. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for more information.... 2.7.2 Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input If your TV set is equipped to have the 1920X1080 resolution ...
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... on the back of such equipment for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels would help you TV set will see a picture on the remote control to be able to find the signal. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and... Satellite Receiver. If the service being used for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the TV set . VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual d. If you have selected the correct input on the side of the TV or using different inputs at the back of these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116....
... on the back of such equipment for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels would help you TV set will see a picture on the remote control to be able to find the signal. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and... Satellite Receiver. If the service being used for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the TV set . VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual d. If you have selected the correct input on the side of the TV or using different inputs at the back of these channels are: 105, 106, 115 and 116....
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VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 6. f. Press either button to select it. Version 6/2/2008 35 www.VIZIO.com Fine Tuning your TV set display: a. d. Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like to do the following to Standard. The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. Enjoy your TV set for Home Use. Use the ◄...
VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 6. f. Press either button to select it. Version 6/2/2008 35 www.VIZIO.com Fine Tuning your TV set display: a. d. Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like to do the following to Standard. The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu. Enjoy your TV set for Home Use. Use the ◄...
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... remote or on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to see a picture. If you are watching broadcasts through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on...using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the side of the HDTV. Note: You should be able to white. 2. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3.
... remote or on the side of the HDTV to change from orange to see a picture. If you are watching broadcasts through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on...using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the side of the HDTV. Note: You should be able to white. 2. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3.
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...options: Picture (Picture Adjust) Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) TV (TV Tuner Setup) Setup (Global Settings) Press to select the option or feature which you to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the ◄ or ► button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - VIZIO SV420XVT1A User... Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup and TV Tuner Setup.
...options: Picture (Picture Adjust) Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) TV (TV Tuner Setup) Setup (Global Settings) Press to select the option or feature which you to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the ◄ or ► button on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - VIZIO SV420XVT1A User... Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup and TV Tuner Setup.
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... exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to highlight the Backlight selection. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is turned on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the ◄ or ► button to highlight the Brightness selection. Note: This setting will look...
... exit the OSD completely. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to highlight the Backlight selection. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is turned on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the ◄ or ► button to highlight the Brightness selection. Note: This setting will look...
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The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is to adjust the level. If people's faces look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.4 Contrast Press the ▼... button to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture. The easiest way to set tint is too high you will not be able to ...
The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is to adjust the level. If people's faces look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.4 Contrast Press the ▼... button to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture. The easiest way to set tint is too high you will not be able to ...
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VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the ▼ button to highlight the option for fine tuning of image motion content that may be present in the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.8 Advanced Video Features ...Press the ▼ button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Use this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance of the picture. Version 6/2/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the ◄ or ► button to select it. Press either the button to choose from Off...
VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the ▼ button to highlight the option for fine tuning of image motion content that may be present in the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely. 4.2.8 Advanced Video Features ...Press the ▼ button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Use this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance of the picture. Version 6/2/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com Press the ◄ or ► button to select it. Press either the button to choose from Off...
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VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Advanced Adaptive Luma Press the ▼ button to highlight Enhanced Contrast Ratio. Large areas of this feature will raise the...adjust. Repeat the procedure to exit the OSD completely. activation of darkness in a picture will result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will be set to On or OFF to allow the TV set to choose the Normal, Warm or Custom option. Once the adjustments are ...the color you want to On. Note: Backlight setting would be disabled if this feature On or Off. Version 6/2/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Advanced Adaptive Luma Press the ▼ button to highlight Enhanced Contrast Ratio. Large areas of this feature will raise the...adjust. Repeat the procedure to exit the OSD completely. activation of darkness in a picture will result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will be set to On or OFF to allow the TV set to choose the Normal, Warm or Custom option. Once the adjustments are ...the color you want to On. Note: Backlight setting would be disabled if this feature On or Off. Version 6/2/2008 43 www.VIZIO.com
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... scene and sports programs. Depending on the quality of the signal and quality of the recorded pictures (movies), the presence of the video (Smooth and Precision) features incorporated in this TV model. Use the ◄ or ►button to select your choice. There are completed ... the halo effect is a switch option which controls the intensity or levels of intensity of the halo effect will not be noticeable. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Smooth Motion Effect The Smooth Motion option is noticeable. Off, Precision and Smooth. Once the adjustments are three choices; Version...
... scene and sports programs. Depending on the quality of the signal and quality of the recorded pictures (movies), the presence of the video (Smooth and Precision) features incorporated in this TV model. Use the ◄ or ►button to select your choice. There are completed ... the halo effect is a switch option which controls the intensity or levels of intensity of the halo effect will not be noticeable. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Smooth Motion Effect The Smooth Motion option is noticeable. Off, Precision and Smooth. Once the adjustments are three choices; Version...
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VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode Press the ▼ button to highlight the option for Reset Picture Mode selection Press ► button to return the Picture settings to exit the OSD completely. Press to accept it , if you had changed your mind Press either to confirm your selection or to... the selection. A screen will be reset. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to factory default. Note: Only settings under the Picture adjustments will come up to give you the options of either ◄ or ► to cancel it . Version 6/2/2008 45 www...
VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode Press the ▼ button to highlight the option for Reset Picture Mode selection Press ► button to return the Picture settings to exit the OSD completely. Press to accept it , if you had changed your mind Press either to confirm your selection or to... the selection. A screen will be reset. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to factory default. Note: Only settings under the Picture adjustments will come up to give you the options of either ◄ or ► to cancel it . Version 6/2/2008 45 www...
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...the bass you to set them to your preference. Note: The equalizer option is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the ◄ or ► button to choose from lowest to the highest pitch, they are completed press the EXIT ...Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Equalizer adjustments are available for you would highlight 120Hz and turn it up. Version 6/2/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Audio Mode When the MENU button is not available in the SRS TSXT surround effect mode. 4.3.3 Balance Press the ...
...the bass you to set them to your preference. Note: The equalizer option is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use the ◄ or ► button to choose from lowest to the highest pitch, they are completed press the EXIT ...Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Equalizer adjustments are available for you would highlight 120Hz and turn it up. Version 6/2/2008 46 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Audio Mode When the MENU button is not available in the SRS TSXT surround effect mode. 4.3.3 Balance Press the ...
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...the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit...button to highlight the Tuner Mode selection. Press the ▼ button to display the TV page. Press the ► button to highlight the Auto Search selection. Version 6/2/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your HDTV you will automatically search for analog and...
...the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit...button to highlight the Tuner Mode selection. Press the ▼ button to display the TV page. Press the ► button to highlight the Auto Search selection. Version 6/2/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your HDTV you will automatically search for analog and...
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...; button to highlight the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) selection. A separate menu will be of the main screen. PIP Mode Press the ▼ button to highlight the PIP mode selection. Version 6/2/2008 55 www.VIZIO.com Press the ► button until the SETUP page is English. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the...
...; button to highlight the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) selection. A separate menu will be of the main screen. PIP Mode Press the ▼ button to highlight the PIP mode selection. Version 6/2/2008 55 www.VIZIO.com Press the ► button until the SETUP page is English. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the...
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...to choose where on the picture you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen. Once the adjustments are available for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. The input sources available will vary according to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual PIP Source ...When PIP or POP is selected, Press the ▼ button to find which input is used for the sub screen. see the table below for PIP and POP modes. MAIN SUB DTV TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 DTV TV 9 9 9...
...to choose where on the picture you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen. Once the adjustments are available for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. The input sources available will vary according to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual PIP Source ...When PIP or POP is selected, Press the ▼ button to find which input is used for the sub screen. see the table below for PIP and POP modes. MAIN SUB DTV TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 DTV TV 9 9 9...
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... is 0 0 0 0. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 66) does NOT reset the password. Version 6/2/2008 61 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.8 DTV / TV Input Parental Control If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you write down and store the new password in the factory... must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you should change the password.
... is 0 0 0 0. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 66) does NOT reset the password. Version 6/2/2008 61 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.8 DTV / TV Input Parental Control If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you write down and store the new password in the factory... must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the PICTURE adjustment page. Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you should change the password.