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... cart, stand, or table. Operating your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV. Do not place your HDTV in the housing. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. This is a safety feature. Do not install your HDTV close to avoid injury from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on your dealer or local power company...
... cart, stand, or table. Operating your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV. Do not place your HDTV in the housing. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. This is a safety feature. Do not install your HDTV close to avoid injury from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on your dealer or local power company...
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... when it will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of the marked voltage can be installed near your HDTV. If any way. If your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may cause the batteries to repair or service your HDTV changes substantially. o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in...
... when it will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of the marked voltage can be installed near your HDTV. If any way. If your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may cause the batteries to repair or service your HDTV changes substantially. o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in...
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... Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 22 Connecting Your DVD Player...23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using S-Video (Better) ...24 Using Composite (AV) Video (Good 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 25 Connecting an External Receiver/Amp 26 Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs 26 Connecting a Computer...27 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Resolution through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MULTI MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture Settings...
... Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 22 Connecting Your DVD Player...23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using S-Video (Better) ...24 Using Composite (AV) Video (Good 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 25 Connecting an External Receiver/Amp 26 Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs 26 Connecting a Computer...27 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Resolution through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MULTI MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture Settings...
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... ...33 Play Mode ...33 Repeat...33 Picture Mode...33 Wide Format ...33 Audio Mode...33 Info ...33 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 34 Setup Wizard ...34 Select Input Source ...36 Fine Tuning the picture...37 Setting the Time Zone ...37 Watching a TV Program ...38 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39 Program Information...39 CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 40 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...40 Picture Menu ...41 Picture Mode...41 Backlight ...41 Brightness ...41 Contrast ...41 Color...41...
... ...33 Play Mode ...33 Repeat...33 Picture Mode...33 Wide Format ...33 Audio Mode...33 Info ...33 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 34 Setup Wizard ...34 Select Input Source ...36 Fine Tuning the picture...37 Setting the Time Zone ...37 Watching a TV Program ...38 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39 Program Information...39 CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 40 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...40 Picture Menu ...41 Picture Mode...41 Backlight ...41 Brightness ...41 Contrast ...41 Color...41...
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... instructions that two people perform the setup and assembly due to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. Contact VIZIO for the SV471XVT. Mount your HDTV. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV Note: We strongly recommend that came with your specific wall mount to mount your HDTV is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Use the included power cord...
... instructions that two people perform the setup and assembly due to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. Contact VIZIO for the SV471XVT. Mount your HDTV. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV Note: We strongly recommend that came with your specific wall mount to mount your HDTV is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Use the included power cord...
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VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Remote LED - Press it again to return to navigate the OSD menu. CABLE - If the remote is programmable and supports up to three different devices: a DVD player, a Home Theater System, and a Cable or Set-Top Box. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to the Standby mode. INFO - Press this button to select folders and files and to turn the TV...
VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Remote LED - Press it again to return to navigate the OSD menu. CABLE - If the remote is programmable and supports up to three different devices: a DVD player, a Home Theater System, and a Cable or Set-Top Box. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to the Standby mode. INFO - Press this button to select folders and files and to turn the TV...
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... the HDMI button on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. Select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, or HDMI 4 using the HDMI1 input for another HDMI connection. Turn off the power to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes...
... the HDMI button on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. Select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, or HDMI 4 using the HDMI1 input for another HDMI connection. Turn off the power to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes...
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... COMPONENT button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set -top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the remote control. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the HDMI input on the HDTV supports...
... COMPONENT button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set -top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the remote control. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the HDMI input on the HDTV supports...
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... the Auto Search option in all areas. The Tuner screen will show the progress of antenna and in Clear QAM; Note: If a set-top box from your cable operator for available channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in the TV menu. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Version 4/16/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com If you can scan channels at a later time by selecting the TV input, then...
... the Auto Search option in all areas. The Tuner screen will show the progress of antenna and in Clear QAM; Note: If a set-top box from your cable operator for available channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in the TV menu. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Version 4/16/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com If you can scan channels at a later time by selecting the TV input, then...
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... on the HDTV. Use the remote control that came with two outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on your HDTV. You may have selected the correct input on the back of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and...
... on the HDTV. Use the remote control that came with two outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on your HDTV. You may have selected the correct input on the back of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and...
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... button on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. Note: Channel up or down will function as follows: • When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume...
... button on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. Note: Channel up or down will function as follows: • When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume...
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... that does not have the most current parental control database for more information. Block Unrated TV Block programming that you move your TV. Reset All Settings Use this function to return to Chapter 3 for a digital signal. The screen will allow (unlocked) channels by the following System Reset settings: Setup Wizard Use this function to reset the TV to factory settings. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating...
... that does not have the most current parental control database for more information. Block Unrated TV Block programming that you move your TV. Reset All Settings Use this function to return to Chapter 3 for a digital signal. The screen will allow (unlocked) channels by the following System Reset settings: Setup Wizard Use this function to reset the TV to factory settings. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating...
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... remote uses a 3-digit code (Echostar or Dish Network for programming your DVD player, Home Theater System, and a Cable or Satellite box. Press and release the AUDIO button on the DVD player. 2. If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed. 5. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Chapter 7 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 329, 331 and 339 to work the HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide...
... remote uses a 3-digit code (Echostar or Dish Network for programming your DVD player, Home Theater System, and a Cable or Satellite box. Press and release the AUDIO button on the DVD player. 2. If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed. 5. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Chapter 7 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 329, 331 and 339 to work the HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide...
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... your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 1. Press 9 9 1. Find the programming code for the component and manufacturer. DVD Player Home Theater Cable Box Satellite Box VCR Other Other Other Notes: • If the codes do not work , you cannot find the manufacturer in the code list below and enter it using the number buttons. Point the remote control at the Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box and press the POWER button. If the LED does not flash...
... your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 1. Press 9 9 1. Find the programming code for the component and manufacturer. DVD Player Home Theater Cable Box Satellite Box VCR Other Other Other Notes: • If the codes do not work , you cannot find the manufacturer in the code list below and enter it using the number buttons. Point the remote control at the Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box and press the POWER button. If the LED does not flash...
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... remote sensor on the external device. Make sure AC power cord is no • image on the remote control. Make quality issues. Check the connections of the channel may be low. Check the video cables to the HDTV are using an antenna, the signal strength of external devices that the outlet is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to off. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Troubleshooting Guide...
... remote sensor on the external device. Make sure AC power cord is no • image on the remote control. Make quality issues. Check the connections of the channel may be low. Check the video cables to the HDTV are using an antenna, the signal strength of external devices that the outlet is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to off. VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Troubleshooting Guide...
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... power cord is securely connected to a window. Make sure your antenna is many times better than old TV so you will see interference and deficiencies you did not know you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, press WIDE button on the wall, try moving your digital flat panel TV has video that may be connected to "wake" your HDTV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal...
... power cord is securely connected to a window. Make sure your antenna is many times better than old TV so you will see interference and deficiencies you did not know you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, press WIDE button on the wall, try moving your digital flat panel TV has video that may be connected to "wake" your HDTV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal...
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... Letterbox Content • Users. Make sure that the file complies with the supported format may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to service excellence. Customer support and quality service are integral parts of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to variances in pause, rotation, or zoom mode. Solution (AV-1, AV-2, Component, HDMI and TV). Due to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of...
... Letterbox Content • Users. Make sure that the file complies with the supported format may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to service excellence. Customer support and quality service are integral parts of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to variances in pause, rotation, or zoom mode. Solution (AV-1, AV-2, Component, HDMI and TV). Due to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of...
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... color temperature fine tuning, Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV), Computer support at 640x480/800x600/1024x768/1360x768/1920x1080 via VGA, Computer support at 640x480/1920x1080 via HDMI or component video, Color temperature adjustments of 6500K/9300K/11000K, Independent Red/Green/Blue adjustments for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100~240Vac at 50/60Hz Power Consumption SV421XVT : 143.26W (Avg), VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Specifications Specifications Panel...
... color temperature fine tuning, Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV), Computer support at 640x480/800x600/1024x768/1360x768/1920x1080 via VGA, Computer support at 640x480/1920x1080 via HDMI or component video, Color temperature adjustments of 6500K/9300K/11000K, Independent Red/Green/Blue adjustments for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100~240Vac at 50/60Hz Power Consumption SV421XVT : 143.26W (Avg), VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Specifications Specifications Panel...
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... 5 DVD Player Connecting 23 DVI Cable Box 20 DVD Player 23 Satellite Box 20 Fine Tuning the picture 37 GUIDE Button 39 HDMI 18 Horizontal/Vertical Position adjustments 49 INFO Button 39 Input Source Choosing 36 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 18 Installation services 9 Maintenance of TV 65 Media Port 29 Music Settings 32 Picture Settings 31 Video Settings 33 Naming Inputs 48 On Screen Display 40 Parental Controls 49 Block Unrated Programming 51 Canadian English Rating 50 Canadian French Rating 51 Change the Password 51 Channel Block...
... 5 DVD Player Connecting 23 DVI Cable Box 20 DVD Player 23 Satellite Box 20 Fine Tuning the picture 37 GUIDE Button 39 HDMI 18 Horizontal/Vertical Position adjustments 49 INFO Button 39 Input Source Choosing 36 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 18 Installation services 9 Maintenance of TV 65 Media Port 29 Music Settings 32 Picture Settings 31 Video Settings 33 Naming Inputs 48 On Screen Display 40 Parental Controls 49 Block Unrated Programming 51 Canadian English Rating 50 Canadian French Rating 51 Change the Password 51 Channel Block...
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... setup 46 Parental Controls 49 PIP 46 Setup Wizard 51 System Menu 51 Wide 47 Sharpness 41 Skip Channel 45 Sleep timer 47 Specifications Media Port 29 TV 70 Stereo Connecting 26 S-Video 18 Technical Support 68 Time Zone 45 Time Zone 37 Tint 41 Troubleshooting 66 TV Menu 45 Auto Search adjustments 45 Partial Channel Search 45 Skip Channel 45 Tuner Mode adjustments 45 VCR Connecting 25 Viewing Modes 52 Volume 39 Wall mounting 10 Warranty 72 Warranty services 9 Watching TV Basic Adjustments 39 Basic connections...
... setup 46 Parental Controls 49 PIP 46 Setup Wizard 51 System Menu 51 Wide 47 Sharpness 41 Skip Channel 45 Sleep timer 47 Specifications Media Port 29 TV 70 Stereo Connecting 26 S-Video 18 Technical Support 68 Time Zone 45 Time Zone 37 Tint 41 Troubleshooting 66 TV Menu 45 Auto Search adjustments 45 Partial Channel Search 45 Skip Channel 45 Tuner Mode adjustments 45 VCR Connecting 25 Viewing Modes 52 Volume 39 Wall mounting 10 Warranty 72 Warranty services 9 Watching TV Basic Adjustments 39 Basic connections...