VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... Digital TV 22 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 22 Connecting Your DVD Player...23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using S-Video (Better) ...24 Using Composite (AV) Video (Good 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 25 Connecting an External Receiver/Amp 26 Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs 26 Connecting a Computer...27 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Resolution through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture...
... Digital TV 22 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 22 Connecting Your DVD Player...23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using S-Video (Better) ...24 Using Composite (AV) Video (Good 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 25 Connecting an External Receiver/Amp 26 Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs 26 Connecting a Computer...27 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Resolution through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... HDTV Settings ...39 Program Information...39 CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 40 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...40 Picture Menu ...41 Picture Mode...41 Backlight ...41 Brightness ...41 Contrast ...41 Color...41 Tint ...41 Sharpness...41 Advanced Video...42 Reset Picture Mode ...42 Audio Menu ...43 Audio Mode...43 Equalizer ...43 Balance ...43 SRS TSHD...43 SRS TruVolume ...43 Digital Audio Out ...43 Speakers...43 Analog Audio Out...44 Lip Sync ...44 Reset Audio Mode ...44 TV Menu ...45 Tuner Mode...
... HDTV Settings ...39 Program Information...39 CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 40 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...40 Picture Menu ...41 Picture Mode...41 Backlight ...41 Brightness ...41 Contrast ...41 Color...41 Tint ...41 Sharpness...41 Advanced Video...42 Reset Picture Mode ...42 Audio Menu ...43 Audio Mode...43 Equalizer ...43 Balance ...43 SRS TSHD...43 SRS TruVolume ...43 Digital Audio Out ...43 Speakers...43 Analog Audio Out...44 Lip Sync ...44 Reset Audio Mode ...44 TV Menu ...45 Tuner Mode...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... carton that all of the display. VIZIO VL420M or VL470M ! Safety Strap ! Quick Setup Guide ! Wall mounts ! Extra or replacement remote control VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV are included. This may compromise the integrity of the contents are sold separately: ! The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Stand and thumb screw (VL420M only) ! VIZIO remote control VR5 ! Version 3/25/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com IMPORTANT: Save the...
... carton that all of the display. VIZIO VL420M or VL470M ! Safety Strap ! Quick Setup Guide ! Wall mounts ! Extra or replacement remote control VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV are included. This may compromise the integrity of the contents are sold separately: ! The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Stand and thumb screw (VL420M only) ! VIZIO remote control VR5 ! Version 3/25/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com IMPORTANT: Save the...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... the wall, see below . 1. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Mount your HDTV and the wall. ! Use the included power cord. Contact VIZIO for base removal. Read the instructions that came with the correct power rating. The power consumption of your HDTV on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. Wall Mounting your HDTV on the wall for viewing. When an extension cord is about 170W (AVG) for the VL420M; 205W...
... the wall, see below . 1. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Mount your HDTV and the wall. ! Use the included power cord. Contact VIZIO for base removal. Read the instructions that came with the correct power rating. The power consumption of your HDTV on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. Wall Mounting your HDTV on the wall for viewing. When an extension cord is about 170W (AVG) for the VL420M; 205W...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... Optical connector for Digital TV. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for viewing, the audio associated with Audio L/R) - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect to an external device, such as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. HDMI 3 - AUDIO OUT - For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to connect the external audio from the HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable Box) for connection to the TV is needed if sound...
... Optical connector for Digital TV. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for viewing, the audio associated with Audio L/R) - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect to an external device, such as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. HDMI 3 - AUDIO OUT - For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to connect the external audio from the HDTV to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable Box) for connection to the TV is needed if sound...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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...- NUMBER BUTTON PAD - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - Use these buttons to exit from the Standby mode. This button displays program information. Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. Press this button to display the Channel List. Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S-Video) input. Press this button to select folders and files and to play/pause a slideshow, playing music, or movies. !"$ # -These buttons are used within a menu selection, pressing this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu...
...- NUMBER BUTTON PAD - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - Use these buttons to exit from the Standby mode. This button displays program information. Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. Press this button to display the Channel List. Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S-Video) input. Press this button to select folders and files and to play/pause a slideshow, playing music, or movies. !"$ # -These buttons are used within a menu selection, pressing this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. The HDMI input on the remote control. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of your HDTV: HDMI, Component...
... directly by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. The HDMI input on the remote control. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of your HDTV: HDMI, Component...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... box. 2. Select HDMI 3 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV. 3. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Refer to the HDMI 3 input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Turn...
... box. 2. Select HDMI 3 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV. 3. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Refer to the HDMI 3 input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Turn...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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Turn on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual CD DVD 1. Note: Refer to the S-VIDEO/AV1 jack on the side of the product. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your HDTV. 3. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing...
Turn on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual CD DVD 1. Note: Refer to the S-VIDEO/AV1 jack on the side of the product. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your HDTV. 3. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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.../Amp. Turn on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. The audio output is active when receiving audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Optical Output of the HDTV. Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to external speakers. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting an External Receiver...
.../Amp. Turn on the remote control to select the corresponding audio input. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. The audio output is active when receiving audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Optical Output of the HDTV. Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to external speakers. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting an External Receiver...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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...- or " button on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating...
...- or " button on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD, 1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... certain colors and improving flesh tones. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the scene. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to Off it . Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of the picture. Custom allows you to set to factory default. Film Mode Choose from Off, Low, Middle or High. Cool produces a blue-hued image. A screen will be displayed showing...
... certain colors and improving flesh tones. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the scene. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to Off it . Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of the picture. Custom allows you to set to factory default. Film Mode Choose from Off, Low, Middle or High. Cool produces a blue-hued image. A screen will be displayed showing...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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.... Press ! Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you can do a partial channel search to look for your program if the task has been completed. This signal is transmitting the audio with the program you to start channel search. Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of channel numbers you want to be channels you do this channel using the number buttons on the remote control and the Picture menu will...
.... Press ! Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you can do a partial channel search to look for your program if the task has been completed. This signal is transmitting the audio with the program you to start channel search. Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of channel numbers you want to be channels you do this channel using the number buttons on the remote control and the Picture menu will...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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.... Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to confirm you entered it a second time to enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. Enter it correctly. Note: Make sure you want to reset the values to confirm that does not have a rating. A new menu will allow (unlocked) channels by the following System Reset settings: Setup Wizard Use this function to return to have the most current parental control database...
.... Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to confirm you entered it a second time to enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. Enter it correctly. Note: Make sure you want to reset the values to confirm that does not have a rating. A new menu will allow (unlocked) channels by the following System Reset settings: Setup Wizard Use this function to return to have the most current parental control database...
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... antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window. No power. ! ! ! Make sure that may be low. Check Color and Tint settings in accordance with new ones. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in Picture Menu. General TV Problems Solution Receive the error message ! Make sure your antenna...
... antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window. No power. ! ! ! Make sure that may be low. Check Color and Tint settings in accordance with new ones. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in Picture Menu. General TV Problems Solution Receive the error message ! Make sure your antenna...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... room or close to select a different input source. Pixel defects within industry specifications are not connected. Upconverting can see "noise" or "trash" on the remote control. The TV remembers the volume level from another location to the HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual General TV Problems ! ! The picture has abnormal ! You see a picture but you have not mounted it . the screen. ! and the screen size changes. Check the connections of the channel may...
... room or close to select a different input source. Pixel defects within industry specifications are not connected. Upconverting can see "noise" or "trash" on the remote control. The TV remembers the volume level from another location to the HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual General TV Problems ! ! The picture has abnormal ! You see a picture but you have not mounted it . the screen. ! and the screen size changes. Check the connections of the channel may...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... device is possible some image distortions can often resolve the problem over the phone. Also check the file for Letterbox Content ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual General TV Problems ! ! Make sure that comply with the supported format, bit rate and/or profile. Our trained support personnel can occur. Friday: 6 am to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of VIZIO's commitment to variances...
... device is possible some image distortions can often resolve the problem over the phone. Also check the file for Letterbox Content ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual General TV Problems ! ! Make sure that comply with the supported format, bit rate and/or profile. Our trained support personnel can occur. Friday: 6 am to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of VIZIO's commitment to variances...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a repair is performed on displays which includes the repair diagnosis, dispatching the technician, shipping the replacement part(s), and arranging the appointment with an on-site repair authorization number and on-site repair instructions. The determination for the transportation charges to VIZIO's service center, per the below warranty replacement procedure. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may...
... of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a repair is performed on displays which includes the repair diagnosis, dispatching the technician, shipping the replacement part(s), and arranging the appointment with an on-site repair authorization number and on-site repair instructions. The determination for the transportation charges to VIZIO's service center, per the below warranty replacement procedure. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may...
VL420M HDTV User Manual
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... Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 23 DVI Cable Box 20 DVD Player 23 Satellite Box 20 Fine Tuning the picture 37 HDMI 18 Horizontal/Vertical Position adjustments 49 INFO Button 39 Input Source Choosing 36 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 18 Installation services 9 Maintenance of TV 53 Media Port 29 Music Settings 32 Picture Settings 31 Video Settings 33 Naming Inputs 48 On Screen Display 40 Parental Controls 49 Block Unrated Programming 51 Canadian English Rating 50 Canadian French Rating 51 Change the Password 51 Channel Block...
... Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 23 DVI Cable Box 20 DVD Player 23 Satellite Box 20 Fine Tuning the picture 37 HDMI 18 Horizontal/Vertical Position adjustments 49 INFO Button 39 Input Source Choosing 36 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 18 Installation services 9 Maintenance of TV 53 Media Port 29 Music Settings 32 Picture Settings 31 Video Settings 33 Naming Inputs 48 On Screen Display 40 Parental Controls 49 Block Unrated Programming 51 Canadian English Rating 50 Canadian French Rating 51 Change the Password 51 Channel Block...
VL420M HDTV QSG
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... to select. Press the EXIT button to exit the on the TV. This connection carries only THEIMAGEPICTURE OFTHESIGNALTHEREFORE THEREISANEEDTOSUPPLYASEPARATESOUND AUDIO SIGNALBYUSINGTHETWOREDANDWHITE STANDARDIZEDCOLORCODED2#!CONNECTORS Programming Your Cable or Satellite Box Remote Consult your VIZIO HDTV. INFO These small arrows correspond to THEARROWSSHOWNINTHEABOVE3TEPS EXIT 4HEYSURROUNDTHEKEY Legend /PTIONAL#OMPONENTS ENHANCE YOUR VIZIO EXPERIENCE When it ©2009 VIZIO Inc. Available in: DVI, HDMI and Component in...
... to select. Press the EXIT button to exit the on the TV. This connection carries only THEIMAGEPICTURE OFTHESIGNALTHEREFORE THEREISANEEDTOSUPPLYASEPARATESOUND AUDIO SIGNALBYUSINGTHETWOREDANDWHITE STANDARDIZEDCOLORCODED2#!CONNECTORS Programming Your Cable or Satellite Box Remote Consult your VIZIO HDTV. INFO These small arrows correspond to THEARROWSSHOWNINTHEABOVE3TEPS EXIT 4HEYSURROUNDTHEKEY Legend /PTIONAL#OMPONENTS ENHANCE YOUR VIZIO EXPERIENCE When it ©2009 VIZIO Inc. Available in: DVI, HDMI and Component in...