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... your FHDTV cabinet. The lightning flash with your FHDTV. ! VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your FHDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of your FHDTV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ! Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold...
... your FHDTV cabinet. The lightning flash with your FHDTV. ! VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your FHDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of your FHDTV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ! Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold...
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.../VO420E User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of processing digital broadcasts, making it easier for New TV Owners After February 17, 2009, a television receiver...
.../VO420E User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of processing digital broadcasts, making it easier for New TV Owners After February 17, 2009, a television receiver...
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... User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 Front Panel ...10 Side Panel Controls ...10 Rear Panel Connections ...11 Right-Side Panel Connection ...12 VIZIO Remote Control...13 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ...14 Remote Control Range ...14 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...14 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 15 Which Video Connection Should I Use? ...15 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box ...16 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...19 Connecting Your DVD Player...20 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...22 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp...23 Optical...
... User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 Front Panel ...10 Side Panel Controls ...10 Rear Panel Connections ...11 Right-Side Panel Connection ...12 VIZIO Remote Control...13 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ...14 Remote Control Range ...14 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...14 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 15 Which Video Connection Should I Use? ...15 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box ...16 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...19 Connecting Your DVD Player...20 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...22 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp...23 Optical...
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... must not be mounted on the wall: a. If the base has been attached, remove the base: a. c. Version 1/23/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com Use the included power cord. Place your FHDTV. Contact VIZIO for viewing. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Setting Up Your FHDTV ! Attach your FHDTV to properly hang your FHDTV face down on these services at the bottom to the screen. Read this user manual carefully before installing your FHDTV.
... must not be mounted on the wall: a. If the base has been attached, remove the base: a. c. Version 1/23/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com Use the included power cord. Place your FHDTV. Contact VIZIO for viewing. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Setting Up Your FHDTV ! Attach your FHDTV to properly hang your FHDTV face down on these services at the bottom to the screen. Read this user manual carefully before installing your FHDTV.
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... a DVD multimedia player or set 8 (YPb/CbPr/Cr top box here. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. A 1/8" plug stereo cable is selected for 5 DIGITAL AUDIO viewing, the digital audio associated with Audio L/R) inputs, green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb) and red for digital TV. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio 3 S-VIDEO/AV1...
... a DVD multimedia player or set 8 (YPb/CbPr/Cr top box here. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. A 1/8" plug stereo cable is selected for 5 DIGITAL AUDIO viewing, the digital audio associated with Audio L/R) inputs, green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb) and red for digital TV. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio 3 S-VIDEO/AV1...
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... or SVideo) input. MENU - POWER ( ) - This button turns the sound on . CH !/" - hen NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menu. TV - Use this button to your program when you through the input sources in sequence. Repeatedly pressing of main and sub-channels. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press this button for the separation of this button to the Standby mode. This button displays program information. When...
... or SVideo) input. MENU - POWER ( ) - This button turns the sound on . CH !/" - hen NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menu. TV - Use this button to your program when you through the input sources in sequence. Repeatedly pressing of main and sub-channels. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press this button for the separation of this button to the Standby mode. This button displays program information. When...
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Composite (AV1/2) - The VIZIO FHDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and FHDTV formats. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear and Side Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital - Black DTV Coaxial RF. TV Coaxial RF. Blue Green and...
VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Composite (AV1/2) - The VIZIO FHDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and FHDTV formats. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear and Side Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital - Black DTV Coaxial RF. TV Coaxial RF. Blue Green and...
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... HDMI 1 using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you . Based on the Remote Control. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your FHDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the FHDTV and FHDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Refer to 10 meters. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the FHDTV. 3. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI 1 input (white color area) at the rear of your FHDTV Set...
... HDMI 1 using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you . Based on the Remote Control. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your FHDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the FHDTV and FHDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Refer to 10 meters. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the FHDTV. 3. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI 1 input (white color area) at the rear of your FHDTV Set...
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... SET TOP BOX 1. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The HDMI input on your set -top box. 5. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your FHDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to view the content. You can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 2 input (white color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control. Note: ! ! ! Connect the audio cables (white...
... SET TOP BOX 1. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The HDMI input on your set -top box. 5. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your FHDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to view the content. You can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 2 input (white color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control. Note: ! ! ! Connect the audio cables (white...
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... the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on your FHDTV and set -top box. 5. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your FHDTV. 3. Turn off your set -top box. 2. Turn off your FHDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set -top box to view the content.
... the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on your FHDTV and set -top box. 5. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your FHDTV. 3. Turn off your set -top box. 2. Turn off your FHDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set -top box to view the content.
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... AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the back of the product. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the AV 1/S-VIDEO jack on the Remote Control. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good): CD DVD 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the FHDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box to...
... AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the back of the product. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the AV 1/S-VIDEO jack on the Remote Control. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good): CD DVD 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the FHDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box to...
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..., N: negative, !: Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 best picture quality (refer to set up the display: Parameters Address Front...
..., N: negative, !: Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 best picture quality (refer to set up the display: Parameters Address Front...
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Connect Audio and Video Cables to select between Home Mode and Retail Mode, selecting Home Mode will be displayed; Initial Setup After powering on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 4. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the FHDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Press...
Connect Audio and Video Cables to select between Home Mode and Retail Mode, selecting Home Mode will be displayed; Initial Setup After powering on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 4. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the FHDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Press...
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... a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using your provider to change programs or channels. Use the remote control that the channel to Owner or User's Manual of such equipment for SD (480i) pictures. NOTE: Your FHDTV will help you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. Version 1/23/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors...
... a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using your provider to change programs or channels. Use the remote control that the channel to Owner or User's Manual of such equipment for SD (480i) pictures. NOTE: Your FHDTV will help you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. Version 1/23/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors...
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings GUIDE TV AV COMP HDMI Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOLbutton on the side of the FHDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it . button on page 55. 32 www.VIZIO.com Press either the $ or # button to select Setup. Press either the $ or # button to select among the modes. MENU MUTE...
VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings GUIDE TV AV COMP HDMI Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOLbutton on the side of the FHDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it . button on page 55. 32 www.VIZIO.com Press either the $ or # button to select Setup. Press either the $ or # button to select among the modes. MENU MUTE...
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... the default factory settings. Use this function to reset the TV to highlight your program if task has been completed. The screen will appear. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. 50 www.VIZIO.com Press the # button. A new menu will be removed. System Reset Press the " button to highlight System Info. Press the MENU button to confirm your choice Press either the MENU button to return to the previous menu display...
... the default factory settings. Use this function to reset the TV to highlight your program if task has been completed. The screen will appear. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. 50 www.VIZIO.com Press the # button. A new menu will be removed. System Reset Press the " button to highlight System Info. Press the MENU button to confirm your choice Press either the MENU button to return to the previous menu display...
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... in RGB or HDMI mode, press any colors (red, green, or blue) are using RGB mode, make sure it on your keyboard to a working input source. is turned on. Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are not connected If the screen is many times better than old TV's and so you have attached to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible...
... in RGB or HDMI mode, press any colors (red, green, or blue) are using RGB mode, make sure it on your keyboard to a working input source. is turned on. Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are not connected If the screen is many times better than old TV's and so you have attached to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible...
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... of image accuracy. If the sound and the volume changes. Best Image Quality will change. You see a picture but you adjusted it is not turned down. You switch to variances in page 32. 58 www.VIZIO.com Tips for viewing High Definition Content. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Problem cover the entire screen. If you used a particular input and the screen size changes. (AV-C (Composite), AV-S (S-Video), Component, HDMI and TV). The FHDTV is not muted...
... of image accuracy. If the sound and the volume changes. Best Image Quality will change. You see a picture but you adjusted it is not turned down. You switch to variances in page 32. 58 www.VIZIO.com Tips for viewing High Definition Content. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Problem cover the entire screen. If you used a particular input and the screen size changes. (AV-C (Composite), AV-S (S-Video), Component, HDMI and TV). The FHDTV is not muted...
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..., Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080P (HDTV), Channel skip, Video/input naming capability, Closed caption, Parental control/V-Chip 2.0, Programmable Timer, SRS TSHD. Detachable Base (Thumb Screw) Speakers 2xBuilt-in, 10W Speakers Panel Life 50,000 hours to reduce average power saving ! DCR ! VO420E: 0.4845mm x 0.4845mm Display Compatibility FHDTV (1080P) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness cd/m2 (typical) VO370M: 500nits, VO420E: 450 nits Contrast Ratio with 15000:1 (DCR) DCR Response Time 5ms (typical) Viewing...
..., Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080P (HDTV), Channel skip, Video/input naming capability, Closed caption, Parental control/V-Chip 2.0, Programmable Timer, SRS TSHD. Detachable Base (Thumb Screw) Speakers 2xBuilt-in, 10W Speakers Panel Life 50,000 hours to reduce average power saving ! DCR ! VO420E: 0.4845mm x 0.4845mm Display Compatibility FHDTV (1080P) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness cd/m2 (typical) VO370M: 500nits, VO420E: 450 nits Contrast Ratio with 15000:1 (DCR) DCR Response Time 5ms (typical) Viewing...
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...Digital Closed Caption, 44 Input Naming, 43 Language, 42 Sleep Timer, 42 Wide, 42 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 40 Daylight Saving, 42 MTS, 41 Partial Channel Search, 41 Skip Channel, 41 Time Zone, 41 Tuner Mode, 40 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 20 F FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners, 4 G Glossary, 62 H HDMI cable connection, 16 satellite connection, 16 HDMI 2 jack, 11 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 51 Picture Adjustment, 51 Setup, 51 I Inputs Antenna, 4 Connectors, 15 Rear Label, 11 installation services, 7 O OSD Brightness Adjustment, 61 Color Adjustment, 15 Contrast Adjustment, 61 Outputs Using...
...Digital Closed Caption, 44 Input Naming, 43 Language, 42 Sleep Timer, 42 Wide, 42 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 40 Daylight Saving, 42 MTS, 41 Partial Channel Search, 41 Skip Channel, 41 Time Zone, 41 Tuner Mode, 40 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 20 F FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners, 4 G Glossary, 62 H HDMI cable connection, 16 satellite connection, 16 HDMI 2 jack, 11 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 51 Picture Adjustment, 51 Setup, 51 I Inputs Antenna, 4 Connectors, 15 Rear Label, 11 installation services, 7 O OSD Brightness Adjustment, 61 Color Adjustment, 15 Contrast Adjustment, 61 Outputs Using...