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... sure of the type of the grounded plug. x Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with your HDTV. To prevent your HDTV from overheating, be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. This plug will fit only into the slots and openings on your HDTV. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is sufficient for...
... sure of the type of the grounded plug. x Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with your HDTV. To prevent your HDTV from overheating, be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. This plug will fit only into the slots and openings on your HDTV. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is sufficient for...
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... it will protect your HDTV may cause the batteries to repair or service your HDTV changes substantially. x Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. Continued use your dealer for repair. Ensure that the power cord and any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Version 2/23/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421NV User Manual x The wall socket should be used for long period of...
... it will protect your HDTV may cause the batteries to repair or service your HDTV changes substantially. x Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. Continued use your dealer for repair. Ensure that the power cord and any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Version 2/23/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421NV User Manual x The wall socket should be used for long period of...
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VIZIO M421NV 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 11 Attaching the TV Stand...12 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...13 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 14 Front Panel ...14 Jag Wheel Control ...14 Side Panel Connections ...15 Rear Panel Connections...15 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 16 Installing the Batteries ...16 Remote Control Range...16 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...16 Remote Control Buttons ...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING ...
VIZIO M421NV 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 11 Attaching the TV Stand...12 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...13 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 14 Front Panel ...14 Jag Wheel Control ...14 Side Panel Connections ...15 Rear Panel Connections...15 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 16 Installing the Batteries ...16 Remote Control Range...16 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...16 Remote Control Buttons ...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING ...
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... ...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 ...33 Audio Mode...33 Info ...33 CHAPTER ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 34 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...34 Input Menu...34 Wide Menu ...35 Normal...35 Wide ...35 Zoom ...35 Panoramic...35 Stretch...35 CC (Closed Caption) Menu ...36 Analog Closed Caption ...36 Digital Closed Caption ...36 Digital CC Style...36 Sleep Timer Menu ...36 Picture Menu ...36 Picture Mode...36...
... ...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 ...33 Audio Mode...33 Info ...33 CHAPTER ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 34 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...34 Input Menu...34 Wide Menu ...35 Normal...35 Wide ...35 Zoom ...35 Panoramic...35 Stretch...35 CC (Closed Caption) Menu ...36 Analog Closed Caption ...36 Digital Closed Caption ...36 Digital CC Style...36 Sleep Timer Menu ...36 Picture Menu ...36 Picture Mode...36...
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... Picture Mode...49 Wide Format ...49 Audio Mode...49 Info ...49 Help Menu ...50 System Info ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Start Setup Wizard...50 CHAPTER PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 51 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 51 Programming other devices ...51 Programming your Blu-Ray or DVD Player 51 Programming your Home Theater System 51 Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 52 Searching for Device Codes ...52 Reset Remote to Factory Settings ...52 Remote Control Codes ...53 Television Codes ...53 Cable Box Codes...
... Picture Mode...49 Wide Format ...49 Audio Mode...49 Info ...49 Help Menu ...50 System Info ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Start Setup Wizard...50 CHAPTER PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 51 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 51 Programming other devices ...51 Programming your Blu-Ray or DVD Player 51 Programming your Home Theater System 51 Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 52 Searching for Device Codes ...52 Reset Remote to Factory Settings ...52 Remote Control Codes ...53 Television Codes ...53 Cable Box Codes...
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... as buttons on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your TV (called Inputs). o Channel-Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . • Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off. • When watching TV, scroll the Jag wheel up and down to turn the volume up...
... as buttons on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your TV (called Inputs). o Channel-Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . • Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off. • When watching TV, scroll the Jag wheel up and down to turn the volume up...
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... off or on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on . See CEC on page 46 for these buttons to close the OSD. Press repeatedly to work with this button to access the USB drive to view your pictures. VOL +/- -Press to turn the volume up and enabled for more information. ●...
... off or on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on . See CEC on page 46 for these buttons to close the OSD. Press repeatedly to work with this button to access the USB drive to view your pictures. VOL +/- -Press to turn the volume up and enabled for more information. ●...
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VIZIO M421NV User Manual MUTE-Press to select the HDMI input. LAST- CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down HDMI-Press to turn on and off. After you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect your devices to insert a dash between both HDMI inputs. Press to easily setup your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Follow the onscreen directions to recall the previously viewed channel. The Setup App...
VIZIO M421NV User Manual MUTE-Press to select the HDMI input. LAST- CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or down HDMI-Press to turn on and off. After you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect your devices to insert a dash between both HDMI inputs. Press to easily setup your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Follow the onscreen directions to recall the previously viewed channel. The Setup App...
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... remote control or the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Turn on your device and you are secure and you want to view is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to Owner or User's Manual of such equipment for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on your HDTV. will see a picture...
... remote control or the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for details. Turn on your device and you are secure and you want to view is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to Owner or User's Manual of such equipment for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on your HDTV. will see a picture...
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... remote control or side of the product or consult your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on your Cable/Satellite box. 4. Turn on the power to your Cable or Satellite operator. Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable...
... remote control or side of the product or consult your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on your Cable/Satellite box. 4. Turn on the power to your Cable or Satellite operator. Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable...
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... HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. The HDMI input on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to your HDTV and your HDTV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using HDMI for DVD Players with this connection. 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that...
... HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. The HDMI input on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to your HDTV and your HDTV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using HDMI for DVD Players with this connection. 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that...
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... SET button until the LED flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your VIZIO universal remote control. 3. Turn on your DVD player in the table provided. Note: Some buttons may not function as an alternative. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is not listed, see "Searching for your codes, write them in the code list below are the steps for Component Codes." • Sometimes a code listed will work your Cable or Satellite remote...
... SET button until the LED flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your VIZIO universal remote control. 3. Turn on your DVD player in the table provided. Note: Some buttons may not function as an alternative. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is not listed, see "Searching for your codes, write them in the code list below are the steps for Component Codes." • Sometimes a code listed will work your Cable or Satellite remote...
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... using the number buttons. Press 9 9 1. The LED flashes twice. Programming your VIZIO universal remote control. 3. Turn on the device. 2. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is not listed, see "Searching for the component and manufacturer. My Codes 4. Point the remote control at the device and then press and hold SET until the LED flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your VIZIO universal remote control. 3. If the Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box does not turn...
... using the number buttons. Press 9 9 1. The LED flashes twice. Programming your VIZIO universal remote control. 3. Turn on the device. 2. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is not listed, see "Searching for the component and manufacturer. My Codes 4. Point the remote control at the device and then press and hold SET until the LED flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your VIZIO universal remote control. 3. If the Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box does not turn...
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... the peripherals to avoid cracking. If the screen is black. • Make sure the power button is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to the HDTV. • If you are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna, scan for possible solutions. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Use a soft cloth moistened with a dry cloth...
... the peripherals to avoid cracking. If the screen is black. • Make sure the power button is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to the HDTV. • If you are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna, scan for possible solutions. VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Use a soft cloth moistened with a dry cloth...
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... that may be connected to be low. Press only one button at a time. Check the connections of the remote to return to exit retail mode. VIZIO M421NV User Manual General TV Problems Power is ON but there is no • image on the screen. • • • Wrong or abnormal colors • appear. • • • Control buttons do not work. • • There appear to the HDTV.
... that may be connected to be low. Press only one button at a time. Check the connections of the remote to return to exit retail mode. VIZIO M421NV User Manual General TV Problems Power is ON but there is no • image on the screen. • • • Wrong or abnormal colors • appear. • • • Control buttons do not work. • • There appear to the HDTV.
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... product. Best image quality will be low. You switch to a different input • The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you have pressed the correct device button at the remote sensor on your audio settings. The TV has pixels (dots) that MUTE is manufactured using an antenna, the signal strength of image accuracy. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions. VIZIO M421NV User Manual General TV Problems Solution The...
... product. Best image quality will be low. You switch to a different input • The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you have pressed the correct device button at the remote sensor on your audio settings. The TV has pixels (dots) that MUTE is manufactured using an antenna, the signal strength of image accuracy. Tips for standard 4:3 Televisions. VIZIO M421NV User Manual General TV Problems Solution The...
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... warranty period, contact our Support Department at the number below. VIZIO Address: 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618, USA Telephone: (888) 849-4623 (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9514 Web: www.VIZIO.com 64 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Remote Control Problems The remote control does not work , try all the codes for your device in the order in which they are listed in Remote Control Codes. Email: techsupport@VIZIO...
... warranty period, contact our Support Department at the number below. VIZIO Address: 39 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618, USA Telephone: (888) 849-4623 (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9514 Web: www.VIZIO.com 64 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Remote Control Problems The remote control does not work , try all the codes for your device in the order in which they are listed in Remote Control Codes. Email: techsupport@VIZIO...
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VIZIO M421NV User Manual Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR (Covers units purchased as originally purchased. Replacement parts and units may be no charge for packing and shipping the unit to the unit and does not include de-installation or re-installation of the servicer. VIZIO will provide instructions for parts or labor during the warranty period. VIZIO technical support will cover the transportation charges to...
VIZIO M421NV User Manual Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR (Covers units purchased as originally purchased. Replacement parts and units may be no charge for packing and shipping the unit to the unit and does not include de-installation or re-installation of the servicer. VIZIO will provide instructions for parts or labor during the warranty period. VIZIO technical support will cover the transportation charges to...
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... Menu Language 45 Multimedia 29 Accessing 30 Music Settings 48 Music Settings 32 Photo Settings 47 Photo Settings 31 Supported Formats 29 Video Settings 33, 49 Music Playing 29 Settings 32, 48 Music Menu Audio Mode 32, 48 Info 32, 48 Play Mode 32, 48 Repeat 32, 48 Sort 32, 48 Name Input 43 OSD 34 CC Menu 36 Help Menu 50 Input Menu 34 Media Menu 46 Picture Menu 36 PIP Menu 39 Sleep Timer Menu 36 Wide Menu 35 Parental Controls 70 www.VIZIO...
... Menu Language 45 Multimedia 29 Accessing 30 Music Settings 48 Music Settings 32 Photo Settings 47 Photo Settings 31 Supported Formats 29 Video Settings 33, 49 Music Playing 29 Settings 32, 48 Music Menu Audio Mode 32, 48 Info 32, 48 Play Mode 32, 48 Repeat 32, 48 Sort 32, 48 Name Input 43 OSD 34 CC Menu 36 Help Menu 50 Input Menu 34 Media Menu 46 Picture Menu 36 PIP Menu 39 Sleep Timer Menu 36 Wide Menu 35 Parental Controls 70 www.VIZIO...
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... Viewing 29 PIP 39 Audio 39 Mode 39 Position 39 Size 39 Source 39 Remote Programming Satellite Box 52 Remote Control 16 Batteries 16 Buttons 17 Codes 53 Precautions 16 Programming 51 Programming Cable Box 52 Programming DVD Player 51 Programming Home Theater System 51 Range 16 Reset All TV Settings 50 Factory Default 50 Picture Settings 39 RGB 21 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 22 Search for channels 42 Setting Up 11 Settings Menu Audio 40, 43 CEC 46 Menu Language 45 Parental Controls Menu 43 Time & Local Settings 45 Tuner...
... Viewing 29 PIP 39 Audio 39 Mode 39 Position 39 Size 39 Source 39 Remote Programming Satellite Box 52 Remote Control 16 Batteries 16 Buttons 17 Codes 53 Precautions 16 Programming 51 Programming Cable Box 52 Programming DVD Player 51 Programming Home Theater System 51 Range 16 Reset All TV Settings 50 Factory Default 50 Picture Settings 39 RGB 21 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 22 Search for channels 42 Setting Up 11 Settings Menu Audio 40, 43 CEC 46 Menu Language 45 Parental Controls Menu 43 Time & Local Settings 45 Tuner...