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... OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Dolby and the double-D symbol are incorporated under license from Dolby Laboratories. Thank you register your new VIZIO VL420M & VL470M television purchase. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VIZIO HDTV either at (888) 849-4623. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER...
... OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Dolby and the double-D symbol are incorporated under license from Dolby Laboratories. Thank you register your new VIZIO VL420M & VL470M television purchase. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VIZIO HDTV either at (888) 849-4623. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER...
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.... ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is used, use , and maintenance of your HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your...
.... ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is used, use , and maintenance of your HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your...
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...result in any of your HDTV yourself. If your dealer immediately. Do not touch the power cord during electrical storms. ! Do not use in this case may cause fire or electric shock. ! If any way. Version 3/25/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Insert batteries in fire... following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ! Do not attempt to qualified service personnel. ! Do not overload power strips and extension cords. o Your HDTV is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to repair or service your...
...result in any of your HDTV yourself. If your dealer immediately. Do not touch the power cord during electrical storms. ! Do not use in this case may cause fire or electric shock. ! If any way. Version 3/25/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Insert batteries in fire... following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ! Do not attempt to qualified service personnel. ! Do not overload power strips and extension cords. o Your HDTV is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to repair or service your...
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...an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system... or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to ...
...an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system... or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to ...
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...to digital television broadcasting will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) http://www.fcc.gov/ Phone: 1-888....htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch 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 VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital...
...to digital television broadcasting will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) http://www.fcc.gov/ Phone: 1-888....htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch 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 VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M 10 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Setting Up Your HDTV ...11 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...11 Attaching the safety strap ...12 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M 10 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Setting Up Your HDTV ...11 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...11 Attaching the safety strap ...12 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 13 Front Panel ...13 Side Panel...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32......33 Picture Mode...33 Wide Format ...33 Audio Mode...33 Info ...33 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 34 Setup Wizard ...34 Select Input Source ...36 Fine Tuning the picture...37 Watching a TV Program ......38 Adjusting Basic 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 ...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32......33 Picture Mode...33 Wide Format ...33 Audio Mode...33 Info ...33 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 34 Setup Wizard ...34 Select Input Source ...36 Fine Tuning the picture...37 Watching a TV Program ......38 Adjusting Basic 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 ...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual MTS...45 Time Zone...45 Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...45 Setup Menu ...46 Language ...46 PIP ...46 Sleep Timer...47 Wide ...47 Input Naming...... Troubleshooting Guide ...54 Telephone & Technical Support ...56 Compliance...57 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 57 CHAPTER 7 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 58 SPECIFICATIONS 58 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 60 VIZIO RETURN POLICY 61 INDEX ...63 8 www...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual MTS...45 Time Zone...45 Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...45 Setup Menu ...46 Language ...46 PIP ...46 Sleep Timer...47 Wide ...47 Input Naming...... Troubleshooting Guide ...54 Telephone & Technical Support ...56 Compliance...57 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 57 CHAPTER 7 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 58 SPECIFICATIONS 58 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 60 VIZIO RETURN POLICY 61 INDEX ...63 8 www...
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... Cleaning Cloth ! Once you have opened the carton, check that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the...
... Cleaning Cloth ! Once you have opened the carton, check that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of the display. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M) Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. To attach the TV stand base: 1. Bottom view Vizio TV (back... TV). 2. Move the TV into an upright position. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base 10 www.VIZIO.com Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. On the bottom of the TV. Remove...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M) Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. To attach the TV stand base: 1. Bottom view Vizio TV (back... TV). 2. Move the TV into an upright position. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base 10 www.VIZIO.com Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Remove the TV from the foam end caps. 2. On the bottom of the TV. Remove...
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... at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. If you do not shorten the service life of your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on bottom. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Your HDTV should be compromised. ! b. c. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV to a wall mount (sold separately) using the mounting holes...
... at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. If you do not shorten the service life of your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on bottom. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Your HDTV should be compromised. ! b. c. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV to a wall mount (sold separately) using the mounting holes...
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.... 12 www.VIZIO.com The Safety Strap should use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to the wall: ! Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer under the nut. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety... strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the back ...
.... 12 www.VIZIO.com The Safety Strap should use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to the wall: ! Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer under the nut. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety... strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the back ...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the beginning. Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . MENU - If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as up or down...- Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - While the OSD is active, this button steps through the entire sequence, you will proceed to the HDTV off . Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the beginning. Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . MENU - If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as up or down...- Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - While the OSD is active, this button steps through the entire sequence, you will proceed to the HDTV off . Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as...
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... connector at the end connecting to the L+R AUDIO here. AUDIO OUT - Speakers can not be available on the side of the HDTV. 14 www.VIZIO.com HDMI 3 - Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through these all digital connector... external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. For digital TV stations in your home theater system. b. (ANALOG L/R) Connect the audio from a computer here. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with this all digital connectors. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1....
... connector at the end connecting to the L+R AUDIO here. AUDIO OUT - Speakers can not be available on the side of the HDTV. 14 www.VIZIO.com HDMI 3 - Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through these all digital connector... external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. For digital TV stations in your home theater system. b. (ANALOG L/R) Connect the audio from a computer here. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with this all digital connectors. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1....
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 - Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. Connect the secondary source for composite video ... white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. Connect another digital video device such as a VCR or video game. Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com HDMI 4 - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 - Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. Connect the secondary source for composite video ... white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. Connect another digital video device such as a VCR or video game. Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com HDMI 4 - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music...
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... USB drive connected to the Standby mode. Press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on the side of the HDTV. MEDIA - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. If the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is being used as value settings when the ... sequence. #II - CH !/" - This button turns the sound on and off or on from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu VOL !/" - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - This button displays program information. HDMI - In Multi Media mode, press this button to select folders and files and to play...
... USB drive connected to the Standby mode. Press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on the side of the HDTV. MEDIA - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. If the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is being used as value settings when the ... sequence. #II - CH !/" - This button turns the sound on and off or on from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu VOL !/" - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - This button displays program information. HDMI - In Multi Media mode, press this button to select folders and files and to play...
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... injury. ! Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. Avoid humidity. Version 3/25/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Do not mix new and old batteries. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. If the TV...a fire. Re-attach the battery cover. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that...
... injury. ! Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. Avoid humidity. Version 3/25/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Do not mix new and old batteries. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. If the TV...a fire. Re-attach the battery cover. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that...
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...not as good as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most commonly used for digital displays. RGB PC (VGA...Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as Component video. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Composite (AV1 & 2) - Combining the three video signals into two channels, S-...
...not as good as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most commonly used for digital displays. RGB PC (VGA...Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as Component video. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Composite (AV1 & 2) - Combining the three video signals into two channels, S-...
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... added security and protection. Refer to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. Version 3/25/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for another HDMI connection. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI1 input for...
... added security and protection. Refer to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. Version 3/25/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for another HDMI connection. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI1 input for...
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... a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV and set -top box. 2. The HDMI input on the remote control. Refer to your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Turn on the remote control to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI...
... a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV and set -top box. 2. The HDMI input on the remote control. Refer to your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Turn on the remote control to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI...