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... NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. Thank you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your support. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call us at (888...
... NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. Thank you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your support. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call us at (888...
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... the top of important operating and servicing instructions in the back and bottom of the grounded plug. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may cause fire or electric shock.... use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid injury from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com Read the following rules should be operated only from overheating, be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage ...
... the top of important operating and servicing instructions in the back and bottom of the grounded plug. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may cause fire or electric shock.... use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid injury from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com Read the following rules should be operated only from overheating, be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage ...
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... power cord during lightning. Operating your HDTV changes substantially. Pulling on the power cord may cause fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ! To reduce risk of your HDTV in fire or electric shock. ! If any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the...
... power cord during lightning. Operating your HDTV changes substantially. Pulling on the power cord may cause fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ! To reduce risk of your HDTV in fire or electric shock. ! If any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the...
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... 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com 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 earth in...
... 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com 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 earth in...
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Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC ...Administration) http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital-only broadcasting. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV ...
Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC ...Administration) http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital-only broadcasting. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV ...
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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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...: Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO VL420M or VL470M ! To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your HDTV are included. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition...
...: Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO VL420M or VL470M ! To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your HDTV are included. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition...
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... position. To attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base 10 www... and power cord from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface. On the bottom of the TV. 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. Note: Make sure...
... position. To attach the TV stand base: 1. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Bottom view Vizio TV (back) Stand Neck (already attached to TV). 2. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV) Stand Base 10 www... and power cord from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface. On the bottom of the TV. 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. Note: Make sure...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! The power consumption of your HDTV. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, see below . 1. If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow instructions on the wall for base removal. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! The power consumption of your HDTV. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, see below . 1. If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow instructions on the wall for base removal. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew...
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...reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the strap to a stud, using a washer underneath the screw head. ! If you have a solid wall you have a drywall finish attach it onto themselves. 1. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety strap ...When your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the...
...reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the strap to a stud, using a washer underneath the screw head. ! If you have a solid wall you have a drywall finish attach it onto themselves. 1. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety strap ...When your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the...
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The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the next level. ... volume. If a sub-menu is active, this button will return to the HDTV off . VOL + / - - Version 3/25/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- INPUT (ENTER) - Use these buttons function as up or down controls...
The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the next level. ... volume. If a sub-menu is active, this button will return to the HDTV off . VOL + / - - Version 3/25/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- INPUT (ENTER) - Use these buttons function as up or down controls...
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... a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to connect the external audio from the HDTV to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the HDTV. 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or...
... a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to connect the external audio from the HDTV to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the HDTV. 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or...
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... connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or watch movies. HDMI 4 - Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. 4. COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr... 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. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1.
... connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or watch movies. HDMI 4 - Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. 4. COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr... 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. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1.
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... INPUT - Press it repeatedly you will also be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com HDMI - Press this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. When it is being used as ... option settings to display the Channel List. This button turns the sound on the side of the HDTV. Press this button will go through the entire sequence, you will select the feature after it repeatedly.... - (DASH) - Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - This button displays program information.
... INPUT - Press it repeatedly you will also be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com HDMI - Press this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. When it is being used as ... option settings to display the Channel List. This button turns the sound on the side of the HDTV. Press this button will go through the entire sequence, you will select the feature after it repeatedly.... - (DASH) - Press this button to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - This button displays program information.
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...throw them with fresh batteries. Do not subject the remote control to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them...old batteries. Make sure that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire.
...throw them with fresh batteries. Do not subject the remote control to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them...old batteries. Make sure that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire.
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The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to watch TV programming. This is not as good as a set-top box, ... image than composite video and S-video because the three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI...
The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to watch TV programming. This is not as good as a set-top box, ... image than composite video and S-video because the three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI...
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... power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 3/25/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable ...or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for optimal results. Length is the right one for connecting your...
... power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 3/25/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable ...or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for optimal results. Length is the right one for connecting your...
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... end to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the HDMI 3 input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your 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. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from...
... end to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the HDMI 3 input at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your 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. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from...