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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 ... through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture Settings ...31 Slideshow Mode...31 Slideshow with Music...31 Music file browser ...31 Audio Mode...31 Repeat...31 6 www...
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 ... through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture Settings ...31 Slideshow Mode...31 Slideshow with Music...31 Music file browser ...31 Audio Mode...31 Repeat...31 6 www...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings ...32 Sort By ...32 Play Mode ...32 Repeat...32 Audio Mode...32 Info ...32 Video Settings ...33 Sort By ...33 Play Mode ...33 Repeat...33 Picture Mode......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 Backlight ...41 Brightness ...41 Contrast ...41...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings ...32 Sort By ...32 Play Mode ...32 Repeat...32 Audio Mode...32 Info ...32 Video Settings ...33 Sort By ...33 Play Mode ...33 Repeat...33 Picture Mode......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 Backlight ...41 Brightness ...41 Contrast ...41...
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...movies. Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Connect another digital video device such as a VCR or video game. Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector...Audio L/R) - HDMI 4 - MEDIA PORT - AV2 - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view...
...movies. Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Connect another digital video device such as a VCR or video game. Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector...Audio L/R) - HDMI 4 - MEDIA PORT - AV2 - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view...
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... input. POWER ( ) - Press this button to the Multi Media port on the side of the HDTV. Press this button to turn a feature off . By pressing it repeatedly you through all HDMI inputs ...to navigate the OSD menu. INPUT - COMP - In Multi Media mode, press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on . Press this button to exit from the Standby mode. MUTE... TV on the screen and option settings to the Standby mode. Press this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. MENU - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - When selecting ...
... input. POWER ( ) - Press this button to the Multi Media port on the side of the HDTV. Press this button to turn a feature off . By pressing it repeatedly you through all HDMI inputs ...to navigate the OSD menu. INPUT - COMP - In Multi Media mode, press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on . Press this button to exit from the Standby mode. MUTE... TV on the screen and option settings to the Standby mode. Press this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. MENU - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - When selecting ...
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... from the Computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer timing mode to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV. 3. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and Computer. 2. A RGB (VGA.... Note: ! ! ! For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of the HDTV. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1.
... from the Computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer timing mode to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV. 3. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and Computer. 2. A RGB (VGA.... Note: ! ! ! For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of the HDTV. Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1.
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... timing mode). Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. 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 card's user guide for questions on how...
... timing mode). Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. 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 card's user guide for questions on how...
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... of the audio being played during the slideshow. or " on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option, and then press $ or # to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or alphabetically (File A-Z). The Slideshow with...
... of the audio being played during the slideshow. or " on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option, and then press $ or # to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or alphabetically (File A-Z). The Slideshow with...
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... 3. Press the MENU button once to adjust the setting. 4. Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. Info When set to on, information about the song briefly appears on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Single will play a single song once and ...the overall quality of the audio being played. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, choosing repeat options, etc. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left...
... 3. Press the MENU button once to adjust the setting. 4. Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. Info When set to on, information about the song briefly appears on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Single will play a single song once and ...the overall quality of the audio being played. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, choosing repeat options, etc. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left...
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...and then press $ or # to adjust the overall quality of the picture. Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Press ! or " on your USB device until you stop it . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos by Type, ...Date, or, File Name. Press the MENU button on the screen: ! 4:3 Aspect Ratio: choose from Normal, Panoramic, Zoom1, or Zoom2. ! 16:9 Aspect Ratio: choose from Full, Stretch, Zoom1...
...and then press $ or # to adjust the overall quality of the picture. Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Press ! or " on your USB device until you stop it . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos by Type, ...Date, or, File Name. Press the MENU button on the screen: ! 4:3 Aspect Ratio: choose from Normal, Panoramic, Zoom1, or Zoom2. ! 16:9 Aspect Ratio: choose from Full, Stretch, Zoom1...
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... new HDTV is now ready to bring up the Menu display. Press the MENU button to use. Use the ! Use either " or ! Press the # button to select it . 5. to scroll to Time Zone, and then press either # or $ to set to Standard. 7. Press either $ or # to change the Picture mode...option, and then press #II to Daylight Saving, and then press either " or ! or " to scroll to set the proper Time Zone of your TV watching!! Press " to scroll down to select it . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press either # or $ to the Color Temperature option. 4.
... new HDTV is now ready to bring up the Menu display. Press the MENU button to use. Use the ! Use either " or ! Press the # button to select it . 5. to scroll to Time Zone, and then press either # or $ to set to Standard. 7. Press either $ or # to change the Picture mode...option, and then press #II to Daylight Saving, and then press either " or ! or " to scroll to set the proper Time Zone of your TV watching!! Press " to scroll down to select it . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press either # or $ to the Color Temperature option. 4.
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... set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control or the CH ! If you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 38 www.VIZIO.com c. or "buttons to see a picture. VIZIO VL420M/... is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Each press of the HDTV connections are secure. If you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. The VIZIO logo on the front will change the channel. Note: You should be able to change from...
... set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control or the CH ! If you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 38 www.VIZIO.com c. or "buttons to see a picture. VIZIO VL420M/... is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Each press of the HDTV connections are secure. If you are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. The VIZIO logo on the front will change the channel. Note: You should be able to change from...
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... Press the INFO button one more time to close the display Version 3/25/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Note: Channel up or down will function as follows: ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached...omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- button or remote control until the desired channel is displayed. or " ...
... Press the INFO button one more time to close the display Version 3/25/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Note: Channel up or down will function as follows: ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached...omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- button or remote control until the desired channel is displayed. or " ...
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...! or " on the remote control to select one of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press ! Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) .... 1. or " on the screen. 2. Setup (Global Settings) 3. Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your selected input source. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or...
...! or " on the remote control to select one of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press ! Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) .... 1. or " on the screen. 2. Setup (Global Settings) 3. Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your selected input source. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or...
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... the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Menu 1. or " on the remote control to see any detail in the picture. Once the menu option is too low you will not be able to adjust the setting. 5. Color Color adjusts the amount of color in darker parts...
... the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Menu 1. or " on the remote control to see any detail in the picture. Once the menu option is too low you will not be able to adjust the setting. 5. Color Color adjusts the amount of color in darker parts...
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...a blue-hued image. When set to cancel it . Each preset may be reset. 42 www.VIZIO.com Press either $ or # to make the selection, and then press #II to factory default. Choose from Auto or Off. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to accept it . A screen... power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. A new menu will detect the cadence (for example at 60 fps. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in a higher Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will come up to confirm your selection...
...a blue-hued image. When set to cancel it . Each preset may be reset. 42 www.VIZIO.com Press either $ or # to make the selection, and then press #II to factory default. Choose from Auto or Off. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to accept it . A screen... power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness. A new menu will detect the cadence (for example at 60 fps. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in a higher Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will come up to confirm your selection...
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... On or Off. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will be adjusted. 2. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS True Surround HD surround sound process. or " on the remote control and the Picture menu will only be displayed showing the volumes of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when...1. Choose from OFF, Dolby Digital or PCM. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to select an Audio menu option. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press ! Press ! or " on the remote control to the highest pitch, they are not available. Equalizer To ...
... On or Off. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will be adjusted. 2. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS True Surround HD surround sound process. or " on the remote control and the Picture menu will only be displayed showing the volumes of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when...1. Choose from OFF, Dolby Digital or PCM. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to select an Audio menu option. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press ! Press ! or " on the remote control to the highest pitch, they are not available. Equalizer To ...
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...a certain channel range again. or CH" buttons. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be skipped when using the CH! Version 3/25/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com Press ! Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the channel including channel number, frequency, ...the INFO button on the remote control. or " on the remote control to select a TV menu option. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for channel in memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably...
...a certain channel range again. or CH" buttons. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be skipped when using the CH! Version 3/25/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com Press ! Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the channel including channel number, frequency, ...the INFO button on the remote control. or " on the remote control to select a TV menu option. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for channel in memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably...
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... window (sub screen). In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are of the main screen. Press ! One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is English. or " on the remote control to select an Input menu option. 4. or " on the remote control...the PIP sub-menu, press the #II button. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setup Menu 1. You can watch two pictures at the same time. A new menu will be displayed showing the following PIP settings: PIP Mode Select from Off, PIP or POP (Picture-outside picture). In PIP mode a smaller sub-screen is OFF....
... window (sub screen). In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are of the main screen. Press ! One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is English. or " on the remote control to select an Input menu option. 4. or " on the remote control...the PIP sub-menu, press the #II button. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setup Menu 1. You can watch two pictures at the same time. A new menu will be displayed showing the following PIP settings: PIP Mode Select from Off, PIP or POP (Picture-outside picture). In PIP mode a smaller sub-screen is OFF....
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with new ones. If the display still fails to the TV or an antenna, scan for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (6984946) or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio...channel may be connected to a window. Reset Picture settings. Press only one button at the remote ...HDTV are set to SAP, or the speakers are connected to the correct output on the remote control to a window. Point the remote control directly at a time. If the screen is ON (VIZIO...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with new ones. If the display still fails to the TV or an antenna, scan for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (6984946) or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio...channel may be connected to a window. Reset Picture settings. Press only one button at the remote ...HDTV are set to SAP, or the speakers are connected to the correct output on the remote control to a window. Point the remote control directly at a time. If the screen is ON (VIZIO...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Index Accessories 9 Adjustments Volume 13 Advanced Adjustments... Connecting 19 Camcorder Connecting 25 CC Closed Caption 48 Changing Channels 39 Channel information 45 Cleaning your VIZIO TV 53 Coaxial connection Satellite box 22 Coaxial Connection cable TV 22 Color 41 Component Connector 18...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...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Index Accessories 9 Adjustments Volume 13 Advanced Adjustments... Connecting 19 Camcorder Connecting 25 CC Closed Caption 48 Changing Channels 39 Channel information 45 Cleaning your VIZIO TV 53 Coaxial connection Satellite box 22 Coaxial Connection cable TV 22 Color 41 Component Connector 18...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...