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...size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of ...circuits, or where it is left unattended 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...
...size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to earth in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of ...circuits, or where it is left unattended 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...
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...Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User ...Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as before ...
...Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User ...Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as before ...
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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 ...... 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...Out ...43 Speakers...43 Analog Audio Out...44 Lip Sync ...44 Reset Audio Mode ...44 TV Menu ...45 Tuner Mode...45 Auto Search ...45 Partial Channel Search ...45 Skip Channel...45 Version 3/25/2009 7 www...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...... 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...Out ...43 Speakers...43 Analog Audio Out...44 Lip Sync ...44 Reset Audio Mode ...44 TV Menu ...45 Tuner Mode...45 Auto Search ...45 Partial Channel Search ...45 Skip Channel...45 Version 3/25/2009 7 www...
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..., flat surface. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Move the TV into an upright position. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M) Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to...
..., flat surface. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Move the TV into an upright position. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly (VL420M) Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is free of debris to...
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Point the remote control directly at this button confirms the menu function to the HDTV off . Press the button again to be adjusted. INPUT (ENTER) - Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Use these buttons ... response to step up and down the TV channels. CH !/ " - While the OSD is active, pressing this button will return to the beginning. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- MENU - Once you will ...
Point the remote control directly at this button confirms the menu function to the HDTV off . Press the button again to be adjusted. INPUT (ENTER) - Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Use these buttons ... response to step up and down the TV channels. CH !/ " - While the OSD is active, pressing this button will return to the beginning. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- MENU - Once you will ...
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... theater system, external amplifier or stereo. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the HDTV. 4. DTV/TV - AUDIO OUT - b. (ANALOG L/R) Connect the audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. For users who want to connect to ...VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. A cable with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to connect the external audio from a computer here. For digital TV stations in your home theater system. S-VIDEO/AV1 - Speakers can not be available on the side of the HDTV. 14 www.VIZIO...
... theater system, external amplifier or stereo. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the HDTV. 4. DTV/TV - AUDIO OUT - b. (ANALOG L/R) Connect the audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. For users who want to connect to ...VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. A cable with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to connect the external audio from a computer here. For digital TV stations in your home theater system. S-VIDEO/AV1 - Speakers can not be available on the side of the HDTV. 14 www.VIZIO...
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...) - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will also be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - Press it is used as value settings when the slide bar is being used to display the Channel List. Press... this button to turn the TV on and off or on the side of the HDTV. COMP - Press this button to ...
...) - Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will also be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - Press it is used as value settings when the slide bar is being used to display the Channel List. Press... this button to turn the TV on and off or on the side of the HDTV. COMP - Press this button to ...
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... ! If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up and down. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with fresh batteries. Wipe it . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ...batteries away from heat sources. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. Version 3/25/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Do not attempt to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with a volatile solvent. Do not subject the remote control...
... ! If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up and down. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with fresh batteries. Wipe it . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ...batteries away from heat sources. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. Version 3/25/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Do not attempt to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with a volatile solvent. Do not subject the remote control...
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...most commonly used for digital displays. Good (analog) S-Video (AV1) - The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to watch TV programming. Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the... Better (analog) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as Component video. Component - RGB PC (VGA) - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Combining the three video signals into one channel, thus making ...
...most commonly used for digital displays. Good (analog) S-Video (AV1) - The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to watch TV programming. Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the... Better (analog) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as Component video. Component - RGB PC (VGA) - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Combining the three video signals into one channel, thus making ...
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... to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your set -top box to view the content. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your set -top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual...
... to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your set -top box to view the content. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your set -top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual...
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...VCR 1. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital ...Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Turn on the rear of the HDTV 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn off the power to the...
...VCR 1. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital ...Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Turn on the rear of the HDTV 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn off the power to the...
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... picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Note: ! ! ! A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to your HDTV. 3. Connect the VGA cable from your PC computer... if you want to transmit audio from the Computer through RGB PC, set your computer to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1.
... picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Note: ! ! ! A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to your HDTV. 3. Connect the VGA cable from your PC computer... if you want to transmit audio from the Computer through RGB PC, set your computer to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1.
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...are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1366x768 resolution display through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution. The following timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC ...through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic...
...are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1366x768 resolution display through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution. The following timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC ...through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic...
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... USB device, bit rate stream and other content characteristics, as well as other end to the Media Port on the left-hand side of the TV. Multimedia Viewer Specifications Supported File Extensions Video: .asf, .wmv, .avi, .mp4, .mov, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob (DVD) Audio: .mp3 Image: .jpg, .jpeg (... If your USB drive is Level 1. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Media Port With the Multimedia Viewer you can enjoy digital content such as photos, music, and movies on your HDTV using a USB flash drive connected to the Media Port. Display Limits The Multimedia Viewer will show...
... USB device, bit rate stream and other content characteristics, as well as other end to the Media Port on the left-hand side of the TV. Multimedia Viewer Specifications Supported File Extensions Video: .asf, .wmv, .avi, .mp4, .mov, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob (DVD) Audio: .mp3 Image: .jpg, .jpeg (... If your USB drive is Level 1. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Media Port With the Multimedia Viewer you can enjoy digital content such as photos, music, and movies on your HDTV using a USB flash drive connected to the Media Port. Display Limits The Multimedia Viewer will show...
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... playing at the end of that song, Sequence will play sequence mode. Repeat When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. or " on the remote control. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, choosing repeat options, etc. 1. The ... the songs in the menu. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. Music Settings When listening to music you stop it. Press ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set ...
... playing at the end of that song, Sequence will play sequence mode. Repeat When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. or " on the remote control. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, choosing repeat options, etc. 1. The ... the songs in the menu. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. Music Settings When listening to music you stop it. Press ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set ...
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... Aspect Ratio: choose from Normal, Panoramic, Zoom1, or Zoom2. ! 16:9 Aspect Ratio: choose from Full, Stretch, Zoom1, and Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to adjust the overall ... audio being played. Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the TV. Version 3/25/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode,...Video menu will play the videos in the order they are listed on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos by ...
... Aspect Ratio: choose from Normal, Panoramic, Zoom1, or Zoom2. ! 16:9 Aspect Ratio: choose from Full, Stretch, Zoom1, and Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to adjust the overall ... audio being played. Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the TV. Version 3/25/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode,...Video menu will play the videos in the order they are listed on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos by ...
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...save energy. The Language choice screen will come up. d. Selecting Home Mode will give you want. Press the #II button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be displayed; Press the #II button on the remote control to select the language you an... steps) 3. c. Press the #II button on the back of your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. the next option will display the options Home Mode and Retail Mode. Initial Setup a. g. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV. 4. the default English option is selected by mistake; Connect Audio and...
...save energy. The Language choice screen will come up. d. Selecting Home Mode will give you want. Press the #II button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be displayed; Press the #II button on the remote control to select the language you an... steps) 3. c. Press the #II button on the back of your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. the next option will display the options Home Mode and Retail Mode. Initial Setup a. g. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV. 4. the default English option is selected by mistake; Connect Audio and...
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... h. Note: If you select Skip Scan, you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Version 3/25/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Press the #II button on the remote control to start...channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to point your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote control to highlight...continue with no box), press the " button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. default choice is not available in which channels your antenna. k. l. The screen will be...
... h. Note: If you select Skip Scan, you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Version 3/25/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Press the #II button on the remote control to start...channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to point your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote control to highlight...continue with no box), press the " button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. default choice is not available in which channels your antenna. k. l. The screen will be...
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...channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with that the HDTV needs to be selected varies from provider to get the specific channel when using your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you have to call your provider to provider. If the ... you to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. please refer to find the signal. Pressing this...
...channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with that the HDTV needs to be selected varies from provider to get the specific channel when using your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you have to call your provider to provider. If the ... you to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. please refer to find the signal. Pressing this...
