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... HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; dba V, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of enjoyment from your VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at (888) 849-4623. We hope you register your...
... HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; dba V, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of enjoyment from your VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at (888) 849-4623. We hope you register your...
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... equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to persons. ! Slots and openings in the literature accompanying your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com For more information, contact your HDTV on your HDTV. When connected to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the... does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use caution when moving your HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to ground your HDTV safely. To reduce the risk of un-isolated,...
... equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to persons. ! Slots and openings in the literature accompanying your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com For more information, contact your HDTV on your HDTV. When connected to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the... does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use caution when moving your HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to ground your HDTV safely. To reduce the risk of un-isolated,...
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...may cause fire or electric shock. ! o Your HDTV is damaged, the internal components may result in fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ! Only power of the marked voltage can be used for repair. Any other hazards. Continuous use in this case may function abnormally...Do not overload power strips and extension cords. The wall socket should be used for moving your HDTV. Version 3/25/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. ! To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during lightning....
...may cause fire or electric shock. ! o Your HDTV is damaged, the internal components may result in fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ! Only power of the marked voltage can be used for repair. Any other hazards. Continuous use in this case may function abnormally...Do not overload power strips and extension cords. The wall socket should be used for moving your HDTV. Version 3/25/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. ! To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during lightning....
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..., and requirements of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or...it is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to...
..., and requirements of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or...it is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to...
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Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as 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. After ...June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required.
Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as 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. After ...June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required.
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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 ......
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 ......
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings... 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... ...43 Speakers...43 Analog Audio Out...44 Lip Sync ...44 Reset Audio Mode ...44 TV Menu ...45 Tuner Mode...45 Auto Search ...45 Partial Channel Search ...45 Skip Channel...45 Version 3/25/2009 7 www...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings... 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... ...43 Speakers...43 Analog Audio Out...44 Lip Sync ...44 Reset Audio Mode ...44 TV Menu ...45 Tuner Mode...45 Auto Search ...45 Partial Channel Search ...45 Skip Channel...45 Version 3/25/2009 7 www...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual MTS...45 Time Zone...45 Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...45 Setup Menu ...46 Language ...46 PIP ...46 Sleep Timer...47 Wide ...47 Input Naming...48 CC (Closed Caption)...48 H/V Position ...49 Parental...49 System Info ...51 System Reset...51 Understanding Viewing Features ...52 Viewing Modes ...52 CHAPTER 6 ... Troubleshooting Guide ...54 Telephone & Technical Support ...56 Compliance...57 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 57 CHAPTER 7 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 58 SPECIFICATIONS 58 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 60 VIZIO RETURN POLICY 61 INDEX ...63 8 www...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual MTS...45 Time Zone...45 Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...45 Setup Menu ...46 Language ...46 PIP ...46 Sleep Timer...47 Wide ...47 Input Naming...48 CC (Closed Caption)...48 H/V Position ...49 Parental...49 System Info ...51 System Reset...51 Understanding Viewing Features ...52 Viewing Modes ...52 CHAPTER 6 ... Troubleshooting Guide ...54 Telephone & Technical Support ...56 Compliance...57 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 57 CHAPTER 7 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 58 SPECIFICATIONS 58 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 60 VIZIO RETURN POLICY 61 INDEX ...63 8 www...
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... opened the carton, check that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Stand and thumb screw (VL420M only) ! Package Contents ! Cleaning Cloth ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display. The glass surface...
... opened the carton, check that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Stand and thumb screw (VL420M only) ! Package Contents ! Cleaning Cloth ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display. The glass surface...
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... the bottom of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. To attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. To unpack... the TV and stand base: 1. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to the weight and size of the TV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M) Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is...
... the bottom of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. To attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. To unpack... the TV and stand base: 1. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to the weight and size of the TV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M) Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is...
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... (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. If you want to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Place your HDTV. ! Use the included power cord. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Contact VIZIO for more information on the wall for the VL470M. Version 3/25/2009 11...
... (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. If you want to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Place your HDTV. ! Use the included power cord. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Contact VIZIO for more information on the wall for the VL470M. Version 3/25/2009 11...
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.... 1. Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the strap to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the HDTV, using a washer underneath the screw head. ! The Safety... the wall: ! Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer under the screw head. 12 www.VIZIO.com
.... 1. Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the strap to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the HDTV, using a washer underneath the screw head. ! The Safety... the wall: ! Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer under the screw head. 12 www.VIZIO.com
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the...the beginning. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and HDMI4. Additionally, when the OSD is...MENU - If a sub-menu is active, this button confirms the menu function to step up and down the TV channels. VOL + / - - Repeated pressing of this button will return to the next level. If a sub...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the...the beginning. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and HDMI4. Additionally, when the OSD is...MENU - If a sub-menu is active, this button confirms the menu function to step up and down the TV channels. VOL + / - - Repeated pressing of this button will return to the next level. If a sub...
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... connector at the end connecting to an external device, such as DVD multimedia players or set top box here. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1 & 2 - A cable with Audio L/R) - DTV/TV - For digital TV stations in your home theater system. AUDIO OUT - For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use...
... connector at the end connecting to an external device, such as DVD multimedia players or set top box here. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1 & 2 - A cable with Audio L/R) - DTV/TV - For digital TV stations in your home theater system. AUDIO OUT - For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use...
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... source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or watch movies. Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2...
... source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or watch movies. Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2...
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.... #II - This button allows the user to the beginning. - (DASH) - By pressing it repeatedly. This button changes the channels up or down . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - POWER ( ) - TV - When it is being used, this button to select folders and files and to play/pause a slideshow, playing music, or movies. !"$ # -These...
.... #II - This button allows the user to the beginning. - (DASH) - By pressing it repeatedly. This button changes the channels up or down . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - POWER ( ) - TV - When it is being used, this button to select folders and files and to play/pause a slideshow, playing music, or movies. !"$ # -These...
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... in accordance with local laws and regulations. ! If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and...the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the...
... in accordance with local laws and regulations. ! If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and...the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the...
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... channel, thus making the image less sharp than Composite video, but is most advanced for PC input. Note: For more info refer to watch TV programming. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Component - Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to the Quick Start Guide...
... channel, thus making the image less sharp than Composite video, but is most advanced for PC input. Note: For more info refer to watch TV programming. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Component - Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to the Quick Start Guide...
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...4. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your home theater configuration, you . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your set-top box user... manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Length is the right one for you can connect...
...4. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your home theater configuration, you . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your set-top box user... manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Length is the right one for you can connect...
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The HDMI input on the remote control. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set-top box to your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Press COMP on the power to view the content. 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Turn off the power to the ...
The HDMI input on the remote control. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set-top box to your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Press COMP on the power to view the content. 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Turn off the power to the ...