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...; Do not install your dealer immediately. Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock • Do not touch the power cord during lightning. VIZIO M421VT User Manual • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, electric.... • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • If any of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. • Insert batteries in...
...; Do not install your dealer immediately. Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock • Do not touch the power cord during lightning. VIZIO M421VT User Manual • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, electric.... • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. • If any of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. • Insert batteries in...
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VIZIO M421VT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ...4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 ... Panel Controls...13 Rear and Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 15 Installing the Batteries ...15 Activating Your Bluetooth Remote ...15 Remote Control Buttons ...16 Basic TV Functions ...16 A/V Functions...17 VIA Functions...17 Making it Your Universal Remote ...18 Remote Control Range...18 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...18 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 19 USING YOUR HDTV...
VIZIO M421VT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners ...4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 ... Panel Controls...13 Rear and Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 15 Installing the Batteries ...15 Activating Your Bluetooth Remote ...15 Remote Control Buttons ...16 Basic TV Functions ...16 A/V Functions...17 VIA Functions...17 Making it Your Universal Remote ...18 Remote Control Range...18 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...18 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 19 USING YOUR HDTV...
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VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting a Computer...30 RGB (VGA) ...30 Using HDMI...30 Ethernet Connection...31 CHAPTER 6 USING VIA ...32 Connecting to the Internet ...32 Navigating the VIA Dock ...32 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...33 Navigating Apps ...33 Adding Apps...33 Using Profiles ...34 Updating your TV...35 ...Reset TV Settings ...52 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...52 Guided Setup ...52 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 53 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...53 Troubleshooting Guide ...53 TV/Display Troubleshooting...53 Audio Troubleshooting ...56 Version 9/16/2010 7 www...
VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting a Computer...30 RGB (VGA) ...30 Using HDMI...30 Ethernet Connection...31 CHAPTER 6 USING VIA ...32 Connecting to the Internet ...32 Navigating the VIA Dock ...32 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...33 Navigating Apps ...33 Adding Apps...33 Using Profiles ...34 Updating your TV...35 ...Reset TV Settings ...52 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...52 Guided Setup ...52 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 53 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...53 Troubleshooting Guide ...53 TV/Display Troubleshooting...53 Audio Troubleshooting ...56 Version 9/16/2010 7 www...
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VIZIO M421VT User Manual Bluetooth Troubleshooting ...56 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 56 Remote Control Troubleshooting ...57 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 57 Media Viewer Troubleshooting (Future Implementation 58 Telephone & Technical Support ...58 Compliance...59 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 59 CHAPTER 9 SPECIFICATIONS 60 M421VT Specifications 60 Preset PC Resolutions ...61 Resolution through RGB Input ...62 WARRANTY ...63 8 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M421VT User Manual Bluetooth Troubleshooting ...56 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 56 Remote Control Troubleshooting ...57 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 57 Media Viewer Troubleshooting (Future Implementation 58 Telephone & Technical Support ...58 Compliance...59 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 59 CHAPTER 9 SPECIFICATIONS 60 M421VT Specifications 60 Preset PC Resolutions ...61 Resolution through RGB Input ...62 WARRANTY ...63 8 www.VIZIO.com
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Package Contents • VIZIO M421VT • VIZIO remote control VUR10 • AA batteries for the remote control (2) • Detachable base and thumb screws (4) • Power cord • VIZIO cloth • This user manual • Quick Setup Guide • Registration Card HDTV ...8226; High Definition cables • Extra or replacement remote controls • Sound Bars • Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV (including game controllers). VIZIO M421VT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying...
Package Contents • VIZIO M421VT • VIZIO remote control VUR10 • AA batteries for the remote control (2) • Detachable base and thumb screws (4) • Power cord • VIZIO cloth • This user manual • Quick Setup Guide • Registration Card HDTV ...8226; High Definition cables • Extra or replacement remote controls • Sound Bars • Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV (including game controllers). VIZIO M421VT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying...
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... 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. On the bottom of the base, insert the included (Qty. 4) thumbscrews and tighten it face down on a clean, flat surface. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Attaching the... stand neck. 3. Line up the stand neck (attached to the screen or throw objects at your HDTV. Version 9/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Note: Make sure that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the display. This may compromise...
... 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. On the bottom of the base, insert the included (Qty. 4) thumbscrews and tighten it face down on a clean, flat surface. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Attaching the... stand neck. 3. Line up the stand neck (attached to the screen or throw objects at your HDTV. Version 9/16/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Note: Make sure that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the display. This may compromise...
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...window through which all of this window for the best response to power the TV off. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this button steps through the entire sequence, you will show the current input selections. Press the ...increase or decrease to the beginning of being on and it will get dimmer after few seconds of the sequence. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- MENU - Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. When the ...
...window through which all of this window for the best response to power the TV off. Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this button steps through the entire sequence, you will show the current input selections. Press the ...increase or decrease to the beginning of being on and it will get dimmer after few seconds of the sequence. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- MENU - Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. When the ...
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... and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. Version 9/16/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for more . Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your Bluetooth remote control in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal... batteries away from children and pets. See Bluetooth Menu on activating your HDTV. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the screen to excessive heat...
... and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. Version 9/16/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for more . Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your Bluetooth remote control in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal... batteries away from children and pets. See Bluetooth Menu on activating your HDTV. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the screen to excessive heat...
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...TV. If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will return to the beginning. BLUE-Press to perform the same function as the INFO button for that device. VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on and off . MUTE-Press to... open menus, adjust other TV settings such as the "C" button on your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in -picture feature. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up during the HDTV Settings App. Power ( top...
...TV. If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will return to the beginning. BLUE-Press to perform the same function as the INFO button for that device. VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on and off . MUTE-Press to... open menus, adjust other TV settings such as the "C" button on your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in -picture feature. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up during the HDTV Settings App. Power ( top...
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VIZIO M421VT User Manual -(DASH)-Press to pause playback. Slide the keyboard open . Version 9/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Pause (II)-Press to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to input letters and characters in the dock let you first turn on your remote... to start playback. Press to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your VIA Dock. For example, digital channel 282 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to view settings for more . The...
VIZIO M421VT User Manual -(DASH)-Press to pause playback. Slide the keyboard open . Version 9/16/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Pause (II)-Press to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to input letters and characters in the dock let you first turn on your remote... to start playback. Press to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your VIA Dock. For example, digital channel 282 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to view settings for more . The...
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VIZIO M421VT User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that you can also set up your various devices that are low or exhausted, replace them into a fire. • Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with a clean, damp cloth. 18 www.VIZIO... are connected to your HDTV, so that runs when you to point the remote control anywhere to clean the remote control with your remote. You can use your devices. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of your...
VIZIO M421VT User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that you can also set up your various devices that are low or exhausted, replace them into a fire. • Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with a clean, damp cloth. 18 www.VIZIO... are connected to your HDTV, so that runs when you to point the remote control anywhere to clean the remote control with your remote. You can use your devices. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of your...
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...you have a Cable/Satellite set-top box) • Connect your devices and set up your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Gather the devices your want to connect to your HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to the Internet • Add your ...We will : • Activate your new remote control for the first time. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on -screen directions to control them yet. Turn on your TV for Bluetooth • Connect to navigate through the Setup App. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-...
...you have a Cable/Satellite set-top box) • Connect your devices and set up your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Gather the devices your want to connect to your HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to the Internet • Add your ...We will : • Activate your new remote control for the first time. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on -screen directions to control them yet. Turn on your TV for Bluetooth • Connect to navigate through the Setup App. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-...
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... Settings App. Watching a TV Program Before you want to view is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to see a picture on the remote control will cycle you are secure. If you do not, make sure you will see a picture. Your HDTV has 802.11n single-band wireless... CH+ and CH- Pressing this button will cycle through the available inputs. Refer to which has been selected on the remote control to change the channel. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up your Internet connection. Select Input Source Select...
... Settings App. Watching a TV Program Before you want to view is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to see a picture on the remote control will cycle you are secure. If you do not, make sure you will see a picture. Your HDTV has 802.11n single-band wireless... CH+ and CH- Pressing this button will cycle through the available inputs. Refer to which has been selected on the remote control to change the channel. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up your Internet connection. Select Input Source Select...
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...button on the power to have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. This cable is needed to your HDTV and your DVD player...Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or 4 jack on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have audio sound coming from your HDTV. The HDMI...
...button on the power to have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. This cable is needed to your HDTV and your DVD player...Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or 4 jack on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have audio sound coming from your HDTV. The HDMI...
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...(Good) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on your ...) from your Cable/Satellite box to the L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 9/16/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Select AV using the INPUT... cable to your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M421VT User Manual 1.
...(Good) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on your ...) from your Cable/Satellite box to the L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 9/16/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Select AV using the INPUT... cable to your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M421VT User Manual 1.
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...the other end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Turn off your DVD player. 5. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the ...INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Refer to the ...
...the other end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Turn off your DVD player. 5. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the ...INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Refer to the ...
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.... 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Version 9/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using Composite (AV) Video... Component input (green connector) and match up the audio connectors (R and L) for the sound. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from a source with A/V out, please plug your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M421VT User Manual 1.
.... 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Version 9/16/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using Composite (AV) Video... Component input (green connector) and match up the audio connectors (R and L) for the sound. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from a source with A/V out, please plug your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Using Component Video (Better) VIZIO M421VT User Manual 1.
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VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for channels. Turn on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button ...on scanning for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 6. Expect...
VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for channels. Turn on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button ...on scanning for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 6. Expect...
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... on the power to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 5. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control or side of your HDTV and computer. 3. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1.... Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your HDTV. 30 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on your HDTV. Turn on the remote control or side of your computer. 5. Note: The 1/8" stereo audio cable to left...
... on the power to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 5. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control or side of your HDTV and computer. 3. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1.... Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your HDTV. 30 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on your HDTV. Turn on the remote control or side of your computer. 5. Note: The 1/8" stereo audio cable to left...
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... Sidebar Select an App and press OK to open an App. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to scroll through all on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your household. This gallery is required to receive product updates and to access your TV to the...each member of your screen with wireless networking if you have the option to connect your favorite online content. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 6 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your Internet connection. Set up your HDTV! ...
... Sidebar Select an App and press OK to open an App. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to scroll through all on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your household. This gallery is required to receive product updates and to access your TV to the...each member of your screen with wireless networking if you have the option to connect your favorite online content. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 6 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your Internet connection. Set up your HDTV! ...