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... Television. and are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. We recommend you will be achieved. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of...
... Television. and are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. We recommend you will be achieved. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of...
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..., as before to receive over-the-air TV. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box... and Information Administration) http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required.
..., as before to receive over-the-air TV. Version 3/16/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box... and Information Administration) http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required.
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Attaching the TV Stand...11 Wall Mounting your HDTV...12 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel Controls...13 Rear Panel Connections...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE...
VIZIO E421VO User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Attaching the TV Stand...11 Wall Mounting your HDTV...12 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel Controls...13 Rear Panel Connections...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE...
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Help Menu ...42 System Info ...42 Reset TV Settings ...42 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...42 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...43 Troubleshooting Guide ...43 Telephone & Technical Support ...46 Compliance...46 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 46 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 47 Specifications ...47 Preset PC Resolutions ...48 Resolution through RGB Input ...49 WARRANTY ...50 INDEX ...51 8 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO E421VO User Manual Help Menu ...42 System Info ...42 Reset TV Settings ...42 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...42 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...43 Troubleshooting Guide ...43 Telephone & Technical Support ...46 Compliance...46 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 46 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 47 Specifications ...47 Preset PC Resolutions ...48 Resolution through RGB Input ...49 WARRANTY ...50 INDEX ...51 8 www.VIZIO.com
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... additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of the electronic ... back of your HDTV and the wall. Avoid installing your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. When an extension cord is about 86W average. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature ...
... additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of the electronic ... back of your HDTV and the wall. Avoid installing your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. When an extension cord is about 86W average. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature ...
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... ANALOG L/R-Connect the audio from the HDTV to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. AV-Connect composite video devices, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. DTV/TV- For Cable... and Satellite Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you want to ...
... ANALOG L/R-Connect the audio from the HDTV to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. AV-Connect composite video devices, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. DTV/TV- For Cable... and Satellite Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you want to ...
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... CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up , down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input. See CEC on page 40 for these buttons to work. TV-Press to recall the ...on your TV (called Inputs). After you have stepped through the various devices connected to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the OSD menu. INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire...
... CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up , down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input. See CEC on page 40 for these buttons to work. TV-Press to recall the ...on your TV (called Inputs). After you have stepped through the various devices connected to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from open the OSD menu. INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire...
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... socket. 3. Turn on the back of your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. ...2. During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV (see Chapter 6 for the first time. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your TV. Follow the onscreen directions ...
... socket. 3. Turn on the back of your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. ...2. During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV (see Chapter 6 for the first time. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your TV. Follow the onscreen directions ...
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...Satellite operator. Note: Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 jack on the Cable/Satellite box to your Cable/Satellite Set-Top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV. 3. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using...power to your HDTV and your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or ...
...Satellite operator. Note: Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 jack on the Cable/Satellite box to your Cable/Satellite Set-Top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV. 3. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using...power to your HDTV and your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or ...
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... from your Set-Top box to your HDTV. 3. See See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. VIZIO E421VO User Manual...R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 2. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side...
... from your Set-Top box to your HDTV. 3. See See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. VIZIO E421VO User Manual...R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 2. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side...
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...3. Turning TV speakers off the power to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on your HDTV. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to open the OSD. 2. Turn on your HDTV. 2. Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your... home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn off 1. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input ...Amp and connect the other end to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1.
...3. Turning TV speakers off the power to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on your HDTV. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to open the OSD. 2. Turn on your HDTV. 2. Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your... home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn off 1. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input ...Amp and connect the other end to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1.
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...the audio cables (white and red) from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV. 4. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com If your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. This step is optional and only needed if you want.... 2. Note: Refer to your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 1. Turn on of your HDTV. 3. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the remote control or side of the TV. Select RGB (VGA) using...
...the audio cables (white and red) from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV. 4. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com If your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. This step is optional and only needed if you want.... 2. Note: Refer to your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 1. Turn on of your HDTV. 3. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the remote control or side of the TV. Select RGB (VGA) using...
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... duration. 5. Press ◄ or ► to highlight OK, and then press OK to select it . See Adjusting Photo Settings on page 28 below to the main menu. 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures. USB...
... duration. 5. Press ◄ or ► to highlight OK, and then press OK to select it . See Adjusting Photo Settings on page 28 below to the main menu. 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures. USB...
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you want to play. 2. Insert a USB device containing pictures and select the folder or files that you can choose to the thumbnails. Thumbnail Size Set the size of time the picture will show your pictures in the Duration option and... menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to repeat the slideshow. Info When set the transition type when changing from On or Off to adjust the setting. 4. Version 3/16/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU. Press OK to close the menu. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32...
VIZIO E421VO User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you want to play. 2. Insert a USB device containing pictures and select the folder or files that you can choose to the thumbnails. Thumbnail Size Set the size of time the picture will show your pictures in the Duration option and... menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to repeat the slideshow. Info When set the transition type when changing from On or Off to adjust the setting. 4. Version 3/16/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU. Press OK to close the menu. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32...
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...adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. b. Input Menu Select the Input Source for your program once adjustments have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. c. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 30 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU. Press ...to adjust the selection. 6. Press or ▼ on the remote control to select one of several menu options. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the main menu...
...adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. b. Input Menu Select the Input Source for your program once adjustments have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. c. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 30 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU. Press ...to adjust the selection. 6. Press or ▼ on the remote control to select one of several menu options. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the main menu...
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... the picture. Note: Backlight is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom. 32 www.VIZIO.com Note: Brightness is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or CS1... either As Broadcaster or Custom. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is too high the picture will look washed out. Sleep Timer...Style The Digital CC Style feature is displayed. VIZIO E421VO User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options.
... the picture. Note: Backlight is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom. 32 www.VIZIO.com Note: Brightness is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or CS1... either As Broadcaster or Custom. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is too high the picture will look washed out. Sleep Timer...Style The Digital CC Style feature is displayed. VIZIO E421VO User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options.
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the Size & Position sub-menu, press the MENU button or the ► button. If the contrast is set to Custom. Note: Tint is only available when Picture Mode is too low the picture will look for the phase of a picture. This ...If people's faces look at flesh tones and adjust for fine tuning the picture. Version 3/16/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Note: Contrast is only available when Picture Mode is set tint is only available in the picture. In most cases, the default middle position is helpful when viewing Standard ...
VIZIO E421VO User Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the Size & Position sub-menu, press the MENU button or the ► button. If the contrast is set to Custom. Note: Tint is only available when Picture Mode is too low the picture will look for the phase of a picture. This ...If people's faces look at flesh tones and adjust for fine tuning the picture. Version 3/16/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Note: Contrast is only available when Picture Mode is set tint is only available in the picture. In most cases, the default middle position is helpful when viewing Standard ...
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...be adjusted for a customized setting. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. Film Mode Choose from Custom, Cool, Normal, or PC. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to factory default. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Color Temperature Color ...Temperature is the setting for television broadcasting. When set a preset calibrated for a white point to Off it . Choose from Off or Auto.
...be adjusted for a customized setting. Choose from Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. Film Mode Choose from Custom, Cool, Normal, or PC. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to factory default. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Color Temperature Color ...Temperature is the setting for television broadcasting. When set a preset calibrated for a white point to Off it . Choose from Off or Auto.
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...™ creates an immersive surround sound experience from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to connect a home theater system. When set to Fixed, the volume can only be displayed showing the advanced functions available for the SPDIF ... provides the listener with a home theater system. Choose from the external speakers will be changed by the settings on the TV. When set to channel, volume fluctuations occur. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Audio Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio...
...™ creates an immersive surround sound experience from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to connect a home theater system. When set to Fixed, the volume can only be displayed showing the advanced functions available for the SPDIF ... provides the listener with a home theater system. Choose from the external speakers will be changed by the settings on the TV. When set to channel, volume fluctuations occur. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Audio Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio...
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in . Starting from the auto search, you believe channels are 100 ...; or ▼ to adjust the selected frequency to highlight the "From" and "To" selection. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be displayed showing the volumes of channel numbers you have attached to look for Analog, Digital... DTV / TV Input. Values above . A new menu will be available when SRS TSHD is set to start channel search. 36 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to start searching...
VIZIO E421VO User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in . Starting from the auto search, you believe channels are 100 ...; or ▼ to adjust the selected frequency to highlight the "From" and "To" selection. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be displayed showing the volumes of channel numbers you have attached to look for Analog, Digital... DTV / TV Input. Values above . A new menu will be available when SRS TSHD is set to start channel search. 36 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to start searching...
