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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 ......27 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Resolution through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture Settings ...31 Slideshow Mode...31 Slideshow with Music...31 Music file browser ...31 Audio Mode...31 Repeat...31 6 www...
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 ......27 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Resolution through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture Settings ...31 Slideshow Mode...31 Slideshow with Music...31 Music file browser ...31 Audio Mode...31 Repeat...31 6 www...
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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 ... 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 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)...
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 ... 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 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)...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. MEDIA PORT - HDMI 4 - Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or ... a VCR or video game. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures, listen to connect the external video from the same source. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. AV2 - Connect...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. MEDIA PORT - HDMI 4 - Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or ... a VCR or video game. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures, listen to connect the external video from the same source. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. AV2 - Connect...
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.../VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - COMP - Press this button to the Multi Media port on from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu VOL !/" - This button turns the volume up or down . They will go through all HDMI inputs in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2,... RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and HDMI4. MUTE - If the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is being used within a menu selection, pressing this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on a USB...
.../VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - COMP - Press this button to the Multi Media port on from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu VOL !/" - This button turns the volume up or down . They will go through all HDMI inputs in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2,... RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and HDMI4. MUTE - If the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is being used within a menu selection, pressing this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on a USB...
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... and Computer. 2. Note: ! ! ! For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB... on the back of your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Refer to transmit audio from your computer to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. This step is ...
... and Computer. 2. Note: ! ! ! For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB... on the back of your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Refer to transmit audio from your computer to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. This step is ...
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...!1920 x 1080 60 66.587 59.934 P N 138.50 Windows Note: P: positive, N: negative, !: Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your TV set is equipped to set up the display: Parameters Horizontal Vertical Values Values (Pixels) (Lines) Address 1920 1080 Front Porch 48 3 Sync Width 32 5 Back... RGB Input chart below for the factory preset resolutions. 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...
...!1920 x 1080 60 66.587 59.934 P N 138.50 Windows Note: P: positive, N: negative, !: Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your TV set is equipped to set up the display: Parameters Horizontal Vertical Values Values (Pixels) (Lines) Address 1920 1080 Front Porch 48 3 Sync Width 32 5 Back... RGB Input chart below for the factory preset resolutions. 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...
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...slideshow. Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option, and then press $ or # to work. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to close the menu. Press the MENU button... once to sort the pictures on your USB device until you stop the slideshow. Press EXIT to set...
...slideshow. Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option, and then press $ or # to work. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to close the menu. Press the MENU button... once to sort the pictures on your USB device until you stop the slideshow. Press EXIT to set...
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... once to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played. Choose from one picture to another during a slideshow. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, and Jazz to close the menu. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe... option, and then press $ or # to On, the music will be displayed. 3. or " on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the remote control. The Music menu will continue playing until you stop it . Press the MENU ...
... once to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played. Choose from one picture to another during a slideshow. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, and Jazz to close the menu. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe... option, and then press $ or # to On, the music will be displayed. 3. or " on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the remote control. The Music menu will continue playing until you stop it . Press the MENU ...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos ...the remote control to highlight Video menu option, and then press $ or # to close the menu. Version 3/25/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Press ! or " on the screen: ! 4:3 Aspect Ratio: choose from Normal, Panoramic, Zoom1, or Zoom2. ! 16:9...on, information about the video briefly appears on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the TV. Info When set the video sequence mode. Picture Mode Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to set to On, the video(s) will be displayed....
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos ...the remote control to highlight Video menu option, and then press $ or # to close the menu. Version 3/25/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Press ! or " on the screen: ! 4:3 Aspect Ratio: choose from Normal, Panoramic, Zoom1, or Zoom2. ! 16:9...on, information about the video briefly appears on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the TV. Info When set the video sequence mode. Picture Mode Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to set to On, the video(s) will be displayed....
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...Use the remote control that came with two outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will see a picture on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; If the selected input is RF, you have to call your provider to change programs or channels... station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on the HDTV. If there is the one which has been selected on your HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. please...
...Use the remote control that came with two outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will see a picture on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; If the selected input is RF, you have to call your provider to change programs or channels... station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on the HDTV. If there is the one which has been selected on your HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. please...
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... 4. The Picture Menu is displayed. 6. Use either " or ! or " to scroll to use. Press the # button to select it . to scroll to the TV option, and...or $ to set the proper Time Zone of your TV watching!! Version 3/25/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button to On or Off.... 10. buttons to scroll to Normal, and then press the MENU button repeatedly until the Picture Mode...Enjoy your area. 9. Use the ! Press either $ or # to change the Picture mode option to your program if task has been completed. to scroll to Time Zone...
... 4. The Picture Menu is displayed. 6. Use either " or ! or " to scroll to use. Press the # button to select it . to scroll to the TV option, and...or $ to set the proper Time Zone of your TV watching!! Version 3/25/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button to On or Off.... 10. buttons to scroll to Normal, and then press the MENU button repeatedly until the Picture Mode...Enjoy your area. 9. Use the ! Press either $ or # to change the Picture mode option to your program if task has been completed. to scroll to Time Zone...
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... after pressing INPUT on the remote control. or "buttons to see a picture. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. Press the power button on the remote control or the CH ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections...
... after pressing INPUT on the remote control. or "buttons to see a picture. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. Press the power button on the remote control or the CH ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections...
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...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- TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH ! or " button on the remote control, the ...TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is available. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M...
...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- TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH ! or " button on the remote control, the ...TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is available. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M...
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... if adjustments have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. The main menu options may have been completed. 40 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you want to adjust contrast, brightness and other menu options: ! Picture (Picture Adjust) ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using...
... if adjustments have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. The main menu options may have been completed. 40 www.VIZIO.com The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you want to adjust contrast, brightness and other menu options: ! Picture (Picture Adjust) ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using...
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...Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of color first. Version 3/25/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control to select a Picture menu option. 4. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. or " on the ...color in the picture. Color Color adjusts the amount of the picture and if the brightness is to look washed out. The easiest way to your program if the task has been completed. Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Menu 1.
...Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of color first. Version 3/25/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control to select a Picture menu option. 4. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. or " on the ...color in the picture. Color Color adjusts the amount of the picture and if the brightness is to look washed out. The easiest way to your program if the task has been completed. Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Menu 1.
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... the black level performance and increases contrast ratio. Normal is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of the picture. When set to Auto, the TV will come up to confirm your selection or to suit individual preferences. This feature will stay at 24 frames/second for a white... tones. When set a preset calibrated for film, or normal video at the established setting for fine tuning of the picture. The Computer setting sets the white point at 60 fps). VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the scene. A new menu will look too light.
... the black level performance and increases contrast ratio. Normal is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of the picture. When set to Auto, the TV will come up to confirm your selection or to suit individual preferences. This feature will stay at 24 frames/second for a white... tones. When set a preset calibrated for film, or normal video at the established setting for fine tuning of the picture. The Computer setting sets the white point at 60 fps). VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the scene. A new menu will look too light.
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...the task has been completed. Note: When SRS TSHD is highlighted, press $ or # on the remote control to your Home Theater System. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select an Audio menu ...SRS TruVolume When the programming switches to Off. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will only be adjusted. 2. Press ! Use " or ! Version 3/25/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com or " on the remote control to your preference. Balance Adjust the sound to be available when...
...the task has been completed. Note: When SRS TSHD is highlighted, press $ or # on the remote control to your Home Theater System. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select an Audio menu ...SRS TruVolume When the programming switches to Off. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will only be adjusted. 2. Press ! Use " or ! Version 3/25/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com or " on the remote control to your preference. Balance Adjust the sound to be available when...
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... been completed. Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for channel in . Version 3/25/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will ensure that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be able to select ...the screen. 2. Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for analog and digital channels. If you did not do not want to see. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you are watching. Press ! Press the # button to select the channel to start searching ...
... been completed. Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for channel in . Version 3/25/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will ensure that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be able to select ...the screen. 2. Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for analog and digital channels. If you did not do not want to see. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you are watching. Press ! Press the # button to select the channel to start searching ...
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... following PIP settings: PIP Mode Select from Off, PIP or POP (Picture-outside picture). In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are of the main screen. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setup Menu 1. The default is OFF. You can watch two pictures at the same time. or " on the remote control to select... the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the remote control to adjust the setting. 5. In PIP mode a smaller sub-screen is displayed in the PIP sub-menu, press the #II button. PIP Your TV features PIP mode so you can also select Españ...
... following PIP settings: PIP Mode Select from Off, PIP or POP (Picture-outside picture). In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are of the main screen. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setup Menu 1. The default is OFF. You can watch two pictures at the same time. or " on the remote control to select... the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the remote control to adjust the setting. 5. In PIP mode a smaller sub-screen is displayed in the PIP sub-menu, press the #II button. PIP Your TV features PIP mode so you can also select Españ...
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...1 !! ! ! ! HDMI 2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! RGB !! ! ! ! TV ! ! ! ! HDMI 3 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! "!" - PIP Position Select where you will vary according to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Sleep Timer Select the timer to which inputs are available ...TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI2, HDMI3, RGB HDMI4 DTV ! ! ! ! Indicates which input is used for the sub-screen. Choose from Small, Medium or Large. Version 3/25/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com Component 2 !! ! ! ! Wide Select how the picture displays on the screen. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M...
...1 !! ! ! ! HDMI 2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! RGB !! ! ! ! TV ! ! ! ! HDMI 3 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! "!" - PIP Position Select where you will vary according to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Sleep Timer Select the timer to which inputs are available ...TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI2, HDMI3, RGB HDMI4 DTV ! ! ! ! Indicates which input is used for the sub-screen. Choose from Small, Medium or Large. Version 3/25/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com Component 2 !! ! ! ! Wide Select how the picture displays on the screen. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M...