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...Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. Visit our website or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us to protect your new VIZIO E421VO television purchase.... are trademarks of mind and to purchase a plan. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of your VIZIO HDTV either at 888-849-4623. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER...
...Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. Visit our website or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us to protect your new VIZIO E421VO television purchase.... are trademarks of mind and to purchase a plan. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of your VIZIO HDTV either at 888-849-4623. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER...
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... cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, 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 digital-only broadcasting. Version 3/16/2010 5 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. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch ...
... cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, 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 digital-only broadcasting. Version 3/16/2010 5 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. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch ...
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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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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your ...poor ventilation and excessive component damage. If you do not shorten the service life of your HDTV. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be... the correct power rating. When an extension cord is about 86W average. Contact VIZIO for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV is required, use one with ...
VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your ...poor ventilation and excessive component damage. If you do not shorten the service life of your HDTV. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be... the correct power rating. When an extension cord is about 86W average. Contact VIZIO for additional information. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV is required, use one with ...
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... to a DVI enabled device, use a HDMI or component cable connection for purchase from a computer here. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. For users who want the sound to an external device, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. 2. RGB PC-Connect the video and audio from...
... to a DVI enabled device, use a HDMI or component cable connection for purchase from a computer here. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. For users who want the sound to an external device, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. 2. RGB PC-Connect the video and audio from...
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...-Press to display the Channel List. After you will also be set up , down, left, or right on the points of the diamond are used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn the volume up or down . EXIT-Press to exit...to open menus. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- Press it again to return to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the sound on and off or on. Press to confirm selections for more information. ● ...
...-Press to display the Channel List. After you will also be set up , down, left, or right on the points of the diamond are used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn the volume up or down . EXIT-Press to exit...to open menus. The inputs cycle in the manual instructions)- Press it again to return to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the sound on and off or on. Press to confirm selections for more information. ● ...
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your new HDTV. 1. The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. Set your Time Zone and...of your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Use the Arrow and OK buttons to the power cord connector on 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 new HDTV. 1. The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. Set your Time Zone and...of your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Use the Arrow and OK buttons to the power cord connector on your HDTV (see Chapter 6 for the first time. ...
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Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital ... your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. Select HDMI-2 using HDMI for optimal results. Refer to your Cable/Satellite Set-Top box user manual for added security and protection. Turn on the power to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2...output of the product or consult your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 3/16/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Connections for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio...
Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital ... your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. Select HDMI-2 using HDMI for optimal results. Refer to your Cable/Satellite Set-Top box user manual for added security and protection. Turn on the power to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2...output of the product or consult your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 3/16/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Connections for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio...
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... from your Set-Top box to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VO User Manual ...Using Component Video (Better) 1. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn ...
... from your Set-Top box to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VO User Manual ...Using Component Video (Better) 1. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn ...
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...Settings, and then press OK to the OPTICAL jack on your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input. The audio output is being used. 1. Notes: Refer to your home theater to external speakers. Change the input on your HDTV. 2. See your HDTV and home theater. 3. VIZIO E421VO... other end to select OFF so the sound from your sound system to your home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through...
...Settings, and then press OK to the OPTICAL jack on your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input. The audio output is being used. 1. Notes: Refer to your home theater to external speakers. Change the input on your HDTV. 2. See your HDTV and home theater. 3. VIZIO E421VO... other end to select OFF so the sound from your sound system to your home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through...
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... RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV. 4. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Using HDMI 1. If your HDTV and computer. 2. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to your HDTV and computer. 2. Turn off your computer supports it...
... RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV. 4. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Using HDMI 1. If your HDTV and computer. 2. Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to your HDTV and computer. 2. Turn off your computer supports it...
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...If a USB device is oversized and does not physically fit in the USB port, use a USB extension cable. Press OK to adjust various settings including setting up a slideshow and setting picture duration. 5. Viewing Pictures 1. A message will be displayed. 3. Press ◄ or ► to highlight OK, and then press ... may or may not play multimedia content. 2. Press ◄ or ► to highlight the folder or file you want to play . VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to select it. The USB Port does ...
...If a USB device is oversized and does not physically fit in the USB port, use a USB extension cable. Press OK to adjust various settings including setting up a slideshow and setting picture duration. 5. Viewing Pictures 1. A message will be displayed. 3. Press ◄ or ► to highlight OK, and then press ... may or may not play multimedia content. 2. Press ◄ or ► to highlight the folder or file you want to play . VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to select it. The USB Port does ...
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... amount of the preview pictures (thumbnails) in the Duration option and return to the thumbnails. Info When set in the menu. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or ...alphabetically (File A-Z). Repeat Choose from the thumbnails for the interval set to On, information about the picture briefly ...
... amount of the preview pictures (thumbnails) in the Duration option and return to the thumbnails. Info When set in the menu. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or ...alphabetically (File A-Z). Repeat Choose from the thumbnails for the interval set to On, information about the picture briefly ...
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...adjust the selection. 6. The OSD consists of several menu options. Press MENU. Press OK to select it, and then press or ▼ to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select one of the menu options: Input ...control to select one of the items to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. c. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 30 www.VIZIO.com The OSD opens. 2. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control...
...adjust the selection. 6. The OSD consists of several menu options. Press MENU. Press OK to select it, and then press or ▼ to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select one of the menu options: Input ...control to select one of the items to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. c. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 30 www.VIZIO.com The OSD opens. 2. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control...
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...TV is too high the picture will not be made. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. Picture Mode Choose from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when ...set to access the More menu where further adjustments can customize the way Closed Caption is available when watching digital TV. Caption Style: Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. Brightness Adjust black levels in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Backlight Adjust the LED brightness to Custom. VIZIO E421VO...
...TV is too high the picture will not be made. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. Picture Mode Choose from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when ...set to access the More menu where further adjustments can customize the way Closed Caption is available when watching digital TV. Caption Style: Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. Brightness Adjust black levels in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Backlight Adjust the LED brightness to Custom. VIZIO E421VO...
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... middle position is helpful when viewing Standard Definition sources. A new menu will not be displayed showing the following Size & Position settings: Horiz. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the picture. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. Note: The... More menu is only available when Picture Mode is set to see any detail in the Size & Position sub-menu, press the ...
... middle position is helpful when viewing Standard Definition sources. A new menu will not be displayed showing the following Size & Position settings: Horiz. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the picture. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. Note: The... More menu is only available when Picture Mode is set to see any detail in the Size & Position sub-menu, press the ...
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... feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of the picture. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to suit individual preferences. Choose from Off or Auto. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is the setting for television broadcasting. When set a preset calibrated for a white point to factory default. Custom allows you to...
... feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of the picture. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to suit individual preferences. Choose from Off or Auto. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is the setting for television broadcasting. When set a preset calibrated for a white point to factory default. Custom allows you to...
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...designed to channel, volume fluctuations occur. When set to choose from the external speakers will be changed by the settings on the screen. Advanced Audio To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub-menu, press ►. VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to ... when used with a comfortable and consistent volume level. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Audio Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. A new menu will change when you change the volume setting on the TV. When set to music content. Lip Sync Lip Sync is On, ...
...designed to channel, volume fluctuations occur. When set to choose from the external speakers will be changed by the settings on the screen. Advanced Audio To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub-menu, press ►. VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to ... when used with a comfortable and consistent volume level. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Audio Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. A new menu will change when you change the volume setting on the TV. When set to music content. Lip Sync Lip Sync is On, ...
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... frequencies. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will come up to start channel search. 36 www.VIZIO.com Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which you want to confirm your HDTV is set to the DTV / TV Input. Select to scan for analog and digital channels. Values... frequency. Be sure to factory default. Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to first select the correct tuner mode above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will be reset. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in TV input mode. Press ◄ or ►...
... frequencies. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will come up to start channel search. 36 www.VIZIO.com Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which you want to confirm your HDTV is set to the DTV / TV Input. Select to scan for analog and digital channels. Values... frequency. Be sure to factory default. Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to first select the correct tuner mode above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will be reset. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in TV input mode. Press ◄ or ►...