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... stations may switch sooner. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to digital-only broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal ... before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the ...
... stations may switch sooner. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to digital-only broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal ... before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the ...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M 10 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Setting Up Your HDTV ...11 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...11 Attaching the safety strap ...12 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M 10 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Setting Up Your HDTV ...11 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...11 Attaching the safety strap ...12 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings ...32 Sort By ...32 Play Mode ...32 Repeat...32 Audio Mode...32 Info ...32 Video Settings ...33 Sort By ...33 Play Mode ...33 Repeat...33 Picture Mode...33 Wide Format... 4 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 34 Setup Wizard ...34 Select Input Source ...36 Fine Tuning the picture...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...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings ...32 Sort By ...32 Play Mode ...32 Repeat...32 Audio Mode...32 Info ...32 Video Settings ...33 Sort By ...33 Play Mode ...33 Repeat...33 Picture Mode...33 Wide Format... 4 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 34 Setup Wizard ...34 Select Input Source ...36 Fine Tuning the picture...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...
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... to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect another digital video device such as a DVD Player or set top box through this signal. 3. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. There is an additional Component port... device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. A cable with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed if sound is an additional AV port on the side of the HDTV. 14...
... to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect another digital video device such as a DVD Player or set top box through this signal. 3. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. There is an additional Component port... device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. A cable with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed if sound is an additional AV port on the side of the HDTV. 14...
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...to turn the TV on and off or on the side of the HDTV. MUTE - LAST - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you through the input sources in sequence. #II - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - Press it is being used as value settings when the slide... bar is shown on the screen and option settings to select the HDMI input. In Multi Media mode, press this button...
...to turn the TV on and off or on the side of the HDTV. MUTE - LAST - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you through the input sources in sequence. #II - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - Press it is being used as value settings when the slide... bar is shown on the screen and option settings to select the HDMI input. In Multi Media mode, press this button...
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...three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. This is not as good as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Note: For more ...info refer to watch TV programming. Component - Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the three... to the Quick Start Guide 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Composite (AV1 & 2) -
...three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. This is not as good as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Note: For more ...info refer to watch TV programming. Component - Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the three... to the Quick Start Guide 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Composite (AV1 & 2) -
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Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set -top box to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the back of your HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your...
Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set -top box to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the back of your HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your...
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... 3. Turn on the back of the product. For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Refer to transmit audio from the Computer through RGB PC, set your computer to the HDTV and Computer. 2. Connect the VGA cable from your PC computer timing mode to the HDTV... mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your HDTV. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control ...
... 3. Turn on the back of the product. For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Refer to transmit audio from the Computer through RGB PC, set your computer to the HDTV and Computer. 2. Connect the VGA cable from your PC computer timing mode to the HDTV... mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your HDTV. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control ...
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... (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 59.934 28 www.VIZIO.com Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. The following timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality ...(refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set this connection using the...
... (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 59.934 28 www.VIZIO.com Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. The following timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality ...(refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set this connection using the...
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...by File/Title, Genre, Artist, or Album. Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, and then press $ or # to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right..., Medium, or Large. Music Settings When listening to set the play the songs in the menu. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, choosing repeat options, etc. 1. Press the MENU button on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Audio Mode Choose from Shuffle...
...by File/Title, Genre, Artist, or Album. Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, and then press $ or # to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right..., Medium, or Large. Music Settings When listening to set the play the songs in the menu. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, choosing repeat options, etc. 1. Press the MENU button on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Audio Mode Choose from Shuffle...
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... you can choose to close the menu. Press the MENU button on the TV. Info When set the video sequence mode. Press the MENU button once to sort the videos by Type, Date, or, File Name. Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the remote control to highlight Video menu option... Zoom2. ! 16:9 Aspect Ratio: choose from Full, Stretch, Zoom1, and Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, and Soft to adjust the setting. 4. Single will be displayed. 3. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you stop it .
... you can choose to close the menu. Press the MENU button on the TV. Info When set the video sequence mode. Press the MENU button once to sort the videos by Type, Date, or, File Name. Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the remote control to highlight Video menu option... Zoom2. ! 16:9 Aspect Ratio: choose from Full, Stretch, Zoom1, and Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, and Soft to adjust the setting. 4. Single will be displayed. 3. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you stop it .
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... to the next screen. b. Press the #II button on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV. 4. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will allow you to switch your selection back to... the next screen. 34 www.VIZIO.com Turn Power On Once all the ...
... to the next screen. b. Press the #II button on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV. 4. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will allow you to switch your selection back to... the next screen. 34 www.VIZIO.com Turn Power On Once all the ...
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...Scan. The Channel Scan screen will now change to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in your cable operator supplies in all areas. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote control to start the search for available channels. default choice is...displayed; If you can scan channels at this point, if a set-top box from your antenna. Note: If you select Skip Scan, you are using Cable Service (with next step: h. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to exit and begin watching TV. i. Press the #II button on the remote control to ...
...Scan. The Channel Scan screen will now change to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in your cable operator supplies in all areas. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote control to start the search for available channels. default choice is...displayed; If you can scan channels at this point, if a set-top box from your antenna. Note: If you select Skip Scan, you are using Cable Service (with next step: h. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to exit and begin watching TV. i. Press the #II button on the remote control to ...
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... Picture Menu is displayed. 6. Press either $ or # to change the Picture mode option to Standard. 7. Press either " or ! to scroll to the TV option, and then press #II to select it . 8. to scroll to Time Zone, and then press either # or $ to On or Off. 10....and then press either # or $ to set to set the proper Time Zone of your area. 9. Use either $ or # to change setting to the Color Temperature option. 4. Version 3/25/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Press #II to the Advanced Video option. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press ...
... Picture Menu is displayed. 6. Press either $ or # to change the Picture mode option to Standard. 7. Press either " or ! to scroll to the TV option, and then press #II to select it . 8. to scroll to Time Zone, and then press either # or $ to On or Off. 10....and then press either # or $ to set to set the proper Time Zone of your area. 9. Use either $ or # to change setting to the Color Temperature option. 4. Version 3/25/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Press #II to the Advanced Video option. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press ...
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... control will not work if you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. b. c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control, or by selecting Component from the... should be able to change from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you have selected the correct video input source. The VIZIO logo on the remote control or the CH ! If you do not, make sure that the...
... control will not work if you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. b. c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control, or by selecting Component from the... should be able to change from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you have selected the correct video input source. The VIZIO logo on the remote control or the CH ! If you do not, make sure that the...
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...header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. button or remote control until the desired channel is reached. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired ...level is reached. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate...
...header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. button or remote control until the desired channel is reached. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired ...level is reached. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. The OSD consists of the TV can control all the function settings. Press ...menu options: ! Picture (Picture Adjust) ! Press #II to select the option or feature you to adjust. 5. Note: Some of the other settings. TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select one of the main menu options...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. The OSD consists of the TV can control all the function settings. Press ...menu options: ! Picture (Picture Adjust) ! Press #II to select the option or feature you to adjust. 5. Note: Some of the other settings. TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select one of the main menu options...
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... $ or # to make the selection, and then press #II to factory default. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the picture. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. Custom allows you to set to Off it will come up to confirm your selection or to OFF... the picture by the digitizing of image motion content that may also be displayed showing the advanced functions available for a white point to Auto, the TV will look too light. This feature will be present in the Advanced Video sub-menu, press the #II button or the # button. Reset Picture...
... $ or # to make the selection, and then press #II to factory default. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the picture. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. Custom allows you to set to Off it will come up to confirm your selection or to OFF... the picture by the digitizing of image motion content that may also be displayed showing the advanced functions available for a white point to Auto, the TV will look too light. This feature will be present in the Advanced Video sub-menu, press the #II button or the # button. Reset Picture...
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... matches the movement of the lips of the program being viewed so that it is designed to the volume setting on the TV. Choose from the external speakers will be changed by the settings on the screen. Press $ or # to make the selection, and then press #II to Variable, volume ... change according to adjust the audio of someone talking on the external stereo system. Lip Sync Lip Sync is set to accept it . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA (white and red) connectors as audio line out to factory default...
... matches the movement of the lips of the program being viewed so that it is designed to the volume setting on the TV. Choose from the external speakers will be changed by the settings on the screen. Press $ or # to make the selection, and then press #II to Variable, volume ... change according to adjust the audio of someone talking on the external stereo system. Lip Sync Lip Sync is set to accept it . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA (white and red) connectors as audio line out to factory default...
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... s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv hvORhv s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv hvORhv4HESECODESUSUALLYWORK WITH$)2%#46 Your new TV set the mode to components and accessories, don't settle for TV Tuner Setup. To learn more about how you can enhance your Cable or Satellite ...-DEFINITION CERTIFIED CABLES Our VIZIO Certified HD cables carry the same standards of products specifically designed to scan for AVAILABLECHANNELSCOULDTAKE SEVERALMINUTES Once scanning is finished, programming is complete. VL420M VL470M HDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE Programming your TV to Receive and Display Channels...
... s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv hvORhv s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv hvORhv4HESECODESUSUALLYWORK WITH$)2%#46 Your new TV set the mode to components and accessories, don't settle for TV Tuner Setup. To learn more about how you can enhance your Cable or Satellite ...-DEFINITION CERTIFIED CABLES Our VIZIO Certified HD cables carry the same standards of products specifically designed to scan for AVAILABLECHANNELSCOULDTAKE SEVERALMINUTES Once scanning is finished, programming is complete. VL420M VL470M HDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE Programming your TV to Receive and Display Channels...
