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... DVD players, and similar products. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) ... June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to digital-only broadcasting. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required.
... DVD players, and similar products. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) ... June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to digital-only broadcasting. 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 ...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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... Cable Box) for connection to connect the external audio from a computer here. Connect component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through these all digital connector. HDMI 1 & 2 - RGB PC - There is an additional Component port on the side of...2. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with this all digital connectors. There is an additional AV port on the SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect digital video devices such as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. b. (ANALOG L/R)...
... Cable Box) for connection to connect the external audio from a computer here. Connect component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through these all digital connector. HDMI 1 & 2 - RGB PC - There is an additional Component port on the side of...2. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with this all digital connectors. There is an additional AV port on the SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect digital video devices such as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. b. (ANALOG L/R)...
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... pressing this button to navigate the OSD menu. For example, channel 28-2 would be used as value settings when the slide bar is being used to exit from the Standby mode. HDMI - By pressing it ... through the entire sequence, you will also be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com MEDIA - TV - When it repeatedly. Press this button will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to... after it again to return to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - NUMBER BUTTON PAD -
... pressing this button to navigate the OSD menu. For example, channel 28-2 would be used as value settings when the slide bar is being used to exit from the Standby mode. HDMI - By pressing it ... through the entire sequence, you will also be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com MEDIA - TV - When it repeatedly. Press this button will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to... after it again to return to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - NUMBER BUTTON PAD -
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Component - Note: For more info refer to watch TV programming. Combining the three video... Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to the Quick Start Guide 18 www.VIZIO.com RGB PC (VGA) - Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video...Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. Good (analog) S-Video (AV1) - The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most commonly ...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Component - Note: For more info refer to watch TV programming. Combining the three video... Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to the Quick Start Guide 18 www.VIZIO.com RGB PC (VGA) - Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video...Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. Good (analog) S-Video (AV1) - The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most commonly ...
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Press AV on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to view the content. Version 3/25/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the back of the HDTV. 3. Connect the ...) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn off your set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control to the HDTV. ...
Press AV on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to view the content. Version 3/25/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the back of the HDTV. 3. Connect the ...) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn off your set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control to the HDTV. ...
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... connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. This step is optional and only needed if you want to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable...to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of the HDTV. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on the remote control or side of your PC computer ...timing mode to transmit audio from the Computer through RGB PC, set your HDTV. 3. Connect the VGA ...
... connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. This step is optional and only needed if you want to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable...to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of the HDTV. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on the remote control or side of your PC computer ...timing mode to transmit audio from the Computer through RGB PC, set your HDTV. 3. Connect the VGA ...
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...the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to set is equipped to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC ...input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution. See the table below for the best resolution available through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at...
...the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to set is equipped to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC ...input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution. See the table below for the best resolution available through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at...
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...slideshow. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. Single will play sequence mode. Press the MENU button on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, and then press $ or...choosing repeat options, etc. 1. Repeat When set to On, the music will be displayed. 3. Info When set to on, information about the song briefly appears on the remote control. Press the MENU button once to close the menu. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, ...
...slideshow. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. Single will play sequence mode. Press the MENU button on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, and then press $ or...choosing repeat options, etc. 1. Repeat When set to On, the music will be displayed. 3. Info When set to on, information about the song briefly appears on the remote control. Press the MENU button once to close the menu. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, ...
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... USB device until you stop it . Single will play a video once and stop it. Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the TV. Repeat When set the video sequence mode. Press ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you stop it . Press the MENU button once to sort the videos by...
... USB device until you stop it . Single will play a video once and stop it. Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the TV. Repeat When set the video sequence mode. Press ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you stop it . Press the MENU button once to sort the videos by...
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... the #II button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will give you to Home Mode. e. Press the #II button on the remote control to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. the default English option is selected by mistake; d. If Retail Mode is highlighted. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 4 Using...
... the #II button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will give you to Home Mode. e. Press the #II button on the remote control to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. the default English option is selected by mistake; d. If Retail Mode is highlighted. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 4 Using...
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... in all areas. If you can scan channels at this point, if a set-top box from your cable operator supplies in your area, type of the search... to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in Clear QAM; Version 3/25/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Otherwise continue with no box), press the " button on the remote control to choose CABLE. ... Digital (ATSC) channels. m. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to exit and begin watching TV. j. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote control to highlight Skip Scan...
... in all areas. If you can scan channels at this point, if a set-top box from your cable operator supplies in your area, type of the search... to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in Clear QAM; Version 3/25/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Otherwise continue with no box), press the " button on the remote control to choose CABLE. ... Digital (ATSC) channels. m. When finished, the Complete screen will now change to exit and begin watching TV. j. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote control to highlight Skip Scan...
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.... 6. to scroll to the TV option, and then press #II to Normal, and then press the MENU button repeatedly until the Picture Mode is highlighted. to scroll to Time Zone, and then press either # or $ to set to select it . 8. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture... the Advanced Video option. 2. Use the ! Use either " or ! Press the # button to Standard. 7. Version 3/25/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Press either $ or # to change setting to select it . 3. Press either " or ! Press #II to bring up the Menu display. Press the MENU button to select it ...
.... 6. to scroll to the TV option, and then press #II to Normal, and then press the MENU button repeatedly until the Picture Mode is highlighted. to scroll to Time Zone, and then press either # or $ to set to select it . 8. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture... the Advanced Video option. 2. Use the ! Use either " or ! Press the # button to Standard. 7. Version 3/25/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Press either $ or # to change setting to select it . 3. Press either " or ! Press #II to bring up the Menu display. Press the MENU button to select it ...
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... 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote control. or "buttons to white. 2. 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.... Also, verify that the power cord is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the screen. 3. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are 3 options for selecting your programming: a.
... 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote control. or "buttons to white. 2. 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.... Also, verify that the power cord is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the screen. 3. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are 3 options for selecting your programming: a.
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...of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH ! Note: Channel up or down will function as follows: ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold ... an information header is reached. Press the INFO button one more time to close the display Version 3/25/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD...
...of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH ! Note: Channel up or down will function as follows: ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold ... an information header is reached. Press the INFO button one more time to close the display Version 3/25/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD...
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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. The main ...menu options may have been completed. 40 www.VIZIO.com Picture (Picture Adjust) ! Press #II to select the option or ...
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. The main ...menu options may have been completed. 40 www.VIZIO.com Picture (Picture Adjust) ! Press #II to select the option or ...
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...Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of the picture. Cool produces a blue-hued image. When set to OFF, DCR, or OPC. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in a higher Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will ...come up to confirm your selection or to suit individual preferences. When set to Auto, the TV will lower the APL to ...
...Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of the picture. Cool produces a blue-hued image. When set to OFF, DCR, or OPC. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in a higher Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will ...come up to confirm your selection or to suit individual preferences. When set to Auto, the TV will lower the APL to ...
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... then press #II to accept it is designed to the volume setting on the TV. Lip Sync Lip Sync is set to Variable, volume from Fixed or Variable. A screen will be changed by the settings on the screen. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will come up to confirm your selection or... cancel it matches the movement of the lips of the program being viewed so that 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. Choose from the external ...
... then press #II to accept it is designed to the volume setting on the TV. Lip Sync Lip Sync is set to Variable, volume from Fixed or Variable. A screen will be changed by the settings on the screen. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will come up to confirm your selection or... cancel it matches the movement of the lips of the program being viewed so that 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. Choose from the external ...
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... STEP 2.2 Turn on screen display menu. Available in: DVI, HDMI and Component in it. turn your HDTV into it . VL420M VL470M HDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE Programming your TV to Receive and Display Channels: All you need is complete. N T E N N A O R 2 E G U L A R...VIZIO HDTV. position your HDTV exactly where you can enhance your Cable or Satellite Box requires: s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv4HISCODEUSUALLYWORKSWITH$)3(.ETWORK s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv hvORhv s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv hvORhv4HESECODESUSUALLYWORK WITH$)2%#46 Your new TV set...
... STEP 2.2 Turn on screen display menu. Available in: DVI, HDMI and Component in it. turn your HDTV into it . VL420M VL470M HDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE Programming your TV to Receive and Display Channels: All you need is complete. N T E N N A O R 2 E G U L A R...VIZIO HDTV. position your HDTV exactly where you can enhance your Cable or Satellite Box requires: s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv4HISCODEUSUALLYWORKSWITH$)3(.ETWORK s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv hvORhv s DIGITS PLEASEUSEhv hvORhv4HESECODESUSUALLYWORK WITH$)2%#46 Your new TV set...