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...could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. ...discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected...
...could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. ...discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected...
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...as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Watch your ...local stations to receive over-the-air TV. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need...
...as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Watch your ...local stations to receive over-the-air TV. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need...
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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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...stand neck (already connected to the weight and size of the TV. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to TV) Stand Base Version 3/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from getting... scratched. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to prevent the TV screen from the foam end caps. 2. On the bottom of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Note: ...
...stand neck (already connected to the weight and size of the TV. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to TV) Stand Base Version 3/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from getting... scratched. Attach the TV stand base: 1. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to prevent the TV screen from the foam end caps. 2. On the bottom of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Note: ...
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. While the menu is active, these...; Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to the remote signal. 2. Version 3/16/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on -screen menu. While the menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of... / - -Press to change the channels up and down . The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. After you have stepped through the various devices connected to turn your...
VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. While the menu is active, these...; Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to the remote signal. 2. Version 3/16/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on -screen menu. While the menu is active, these buttons function as left corner of... / - -Press to change the channels up and down . The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. After you have stepped through the various devices connected to turn your...
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... to come from the HDTV to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI-DVI cables are available for connection to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box here. 7. DTV/TV- Use the white and red connectors to...digital connector. For digital TV stations in your Home Theater system. ANALOG L/R-Connect the audio from the HDTV speakers. 4. For Cable and Satellite Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you want to connect to connect the external audio from a computer here. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel ...
... to come from the HDTV to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI-DVI cables are available for connection to an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box here. 7. DTV/TV- Use the white and red connectors to...digital connector. For digital TV stations in your Home Theater system. ANALOG L/R-Connect the audio from the HDTV speakers. 4. For Cable and Satellite Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you want to connect to connect the external audio from a computer here. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel ...
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...control or does not respond at this sensor for Inserting the Batteries: Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remote Control Range Point the remote control directly at all, check the batteries.... Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with the (+) and (-)...
...control or does not respond at this sensor for Inserting the Batteries: Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remote Control Range Point the remote control directly at all, check the batteries.... Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with the (+) and (-)...
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...Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com Use this button to work. Press to insert a dash between the HDMI inputs. After you will also be selected by in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, RGB, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and Media. Press to cycle ...EXIT-Press to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. MUTE-Press to select the HDMI input. CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down HDMI-Press to turn the volume up or down . VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to the next...
...Silver Diamond (represented by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com Use this button to work. Press to insert a dash between the HDMI inputs. After you will also be selected by in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, RGB, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and Media. Press to cycle ...EXIT-Press to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. MUTE-Press to select the HDMI input. CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down HDMI-Press to turn the volume up or down . VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to the next...
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...detailed steps). 4. The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to navigate through the setup App. Connect your devices to the power cord connector on your TV for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings... preferences Add your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Use the Arrow and OK buttons to Home Mode for the first time. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built...
...detailed steps). 4. The Setup App will : Choose your Menu language Set the TV to navigate through the setup App. Connect your devices to the power cord connector on your TV for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings... preferences Add your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 3/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Use the Arrow and OK buttons to Home Mode for the first time. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built...
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... correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Note: You should be in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select... the input source for details. Each press of your TV. Note: If your HDTV is in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching...
... correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Note: You should be in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select... the input source for details. Each press of your TV. Note: If your HDTV is in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching...
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VIZIO E421VO User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press the GUIDE button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE button will display more information about the program: Version 3/16/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com
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...which option is the connection type you should be using. Component video provides a sharper image than HDMI or Component. So try to watch TV programming. HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your cable clutter. Good (analog) Composite consists of transmitting stereo sound and ... of any of the signal types available and it has lower image quality than Composite video and should be used instead of the wall. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You get a great picture and cut down on your cable box ...
...which option is the connection type you should be using. Component video provides a sharper image than HDMI or Component. So try to watch TV programming. HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your cable clutter. Good (analog) Composite consists of transmitting stereo sound and ... of any of the signal types available and it has lower image quality than Composite video and should be used instead of the wall. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You get a great picture and cut down on your cable box ...
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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 interface should be connected using HDMI for added security and protection. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot ...other end to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite Set-Top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on 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 HDMI for added security and protection. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot ...other end to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite Set-Top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)....
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... HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Select Comp using the INPUT button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. ...on scanning for new channels. See See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on your HDTV. 3. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT jacks on your ...
... HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for channels. 22 www.VIZIO.com Select Comp using the INPUT button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. ...on scanning for new channels. See See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on your HDTV. 3. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT jacks on your ...
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...control or side of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using HDMI for added security and protection. Note: Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual DVD players ...that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.
...control or side of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Select HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 using HDMI for added security and protection. Note: Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VO User Manual DVD players ...that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.
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... your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on... Player. 5. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the AV jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4.
... your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on the remote control or side of the TV. 24 www.VIZIO.com Select AV using the INPUT button on your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on... Player. 5. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the AV jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4.
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...Channel Search on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 2. Connect the audio cables on page 36 for channels. Version 3/16/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn on the power to the DTV.../TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the TV. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and VCR or video camera...
...Channel Search on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 2. Connect the audio cables on page 36 for channels. Version 3/16/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn on the power to the DTV.../TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the TV. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and VCR or video camera...
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... amplified and cannot be routed through your HDTV. Turn on your home theater to your home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com Press ► to select OFF so the sound from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the power to optical....to optical connectors on the home theater and the other end to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turning TV speakers off the power to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on your HDTV. 2. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Press MENU to the HDTV and Receiver...
... amplified and cannot be routed through your HDTV. Turn on your home theater to your home theater user manual for more information. 26 www.VIZIO.com Press ► to select OFF so the sound from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the power to optical....to optical connectors on the home theater and the other end to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turning TV speakers off the power to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on your HDTV. 2. VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Press MENU to the HDTV and Receiver...
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...computer. 5. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on of the TV. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to a resolution supported by your computer. 5. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from...PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the computer through the TV. 4. Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your computer and the other end to your HDTV...
...computer. 5. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on of the TV. Version 3/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VO User Manual COMPUTER Set computer to a resolution supported by your computer. 5. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from...PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the computer through the TV. 4. Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your computer and the other end to your HDTV...