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..., please call (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us to protect your support. For peace of your new VIZIO VL420M & VL470M television purchase. dba V, Inc. and are incorporated under license from your HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for...
..., please call (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us to protect your support. For peace of your new VIZIO VL420M & VL470M television purchase. dba V, Inc. and are incorporated under license from your HDTV. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug the power cord before connecting other components to constitute a risk of the display. When a cart is used, use caution when moving your HDTV. Never push any object ... not apply pressure or throw objects at least 3 feet should be sure these instructions in the back and bottom of your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com When connected to protect it can injure a person and cause serious damage to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component ...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug the power cord before connecting other components to constitute a risk of the display. When a cart is used, use caution when moving your HDTV. Never push any object ... not apply pressure or throw objects at least 3 feet should be sure these instructions in the back and bottom of your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com When connected to protect it can injure a person and cause serious damage to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component ...
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... protect your dealer. Do not install your HDTV if any other hazards. If any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV from moisture. Version 3/25/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Only power of your HDTV yourself. Do not use your HDTV in fire or electric shock. ! Ensure that the... you to rain or other voltage than the specified voltage may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ! o Your HDTV is exposed to high voltages, electric shock, and other cables are unplugged before moving your...
... protect your dealer. Do not install your HDTV if any other hazards. If any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV from moisture. Version 3/25/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Only power of your HDTV yourself. Do not use your HDTV in fire or electric shock. ! Ensure that the... you to rain or other voltage than the specified voltage may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual ! o Your HDTV is exposed to high voltages, electric shock, and other cables are unplugged before moving your...
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Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. Analog-only TVs should continue to work .../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 programming through an antenna will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory...
Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. Analog-only TVs should continue to work .../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 programming through an antenna will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory...
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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...
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...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Sort By ...31 Duration ...31 Slideshow Effect ...32 Thumbnail Size ...32...Repeat...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...Repeat...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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...) ! This may compromise the integrity of the contents are sold separately: ! The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage...
...) ! This may compromise the integrity of the contents are sold separately: ! The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage...
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... the neck and base. Version 3/25/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Use the included power cord. VL420M: follow the instructions below for base removal. Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew thumbscrew on a flat surface to avoid tipping. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Read this user manual carefully before installing your...
... the neck and base. Version 3/25/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Use the included power cord. VL420M: follow the instructions below for base removal. Disconnect the cables from the neck, unscrew thumbscrew on a flat surface to avoid tipping. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Read this user manual carefully before installing your...
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... The Safety Strap should use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to one end of the strap to a stud, using a washer underneath the screw head. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall, use a lag bolt, again ...using a washer under the screw head. 12 www.VIZIO.com Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the back...
... The Safety Strap should use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to one end of the strap to a stud, using a washer underneath the screw head. ! VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall, use a lag bolt, again ...using a washer under the screw head. 12 www.VIZIO.com Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the back...
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... this window for the best response to be adjusted. Version 3/25/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). INPUT (ENTER) - Side ...HDTV off . Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and HDMI4. Press the button again to step up and down the TV channels. Once you will return to increase or decrease the speaker volume. VIZIO VL420M.../VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-
... this window for the best response to be adjusted. Version 3/25/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). INPUT (ENTER) - Side ...HDTV off . Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and HDMI4. Press the button again to step up and down the TV channels. Once you will return to increase or decrease the speaker volume. VIZIO VL420M.../VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-
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... port on the side of the HDTV. 2. HDMI 3 - There is selected for connection to the L+R AUDIO here. a. (OPTICAL) When digital TV is an additional HDMI port on the SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the audio associated with Audio L/R) - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables...
... port on the side of the HDTV. 2. HDMI 3 - There is selected for connection to the L+R AUDIO here. a. (OPTICAL) When digital TV is an additional HDMI port on the SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the audio associated with Audio L/R) - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables...
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... - When selecting a digital channel directly, use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - Press this button will also be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com If the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is used within a menu selection, pressing this... a channel or enter a password. Press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on and off or on the side of the HDTV. Press this button to the Multi Media port on . INPUT -
... - When selecting a digital channel directly, use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - Press this button will also be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. 16 www.VIZIO.com If the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is used within a menu selection, pressing this... a channel or enter a password. Press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on and off or on the side of the HDTV. Press this button to the Multi Media port on . INPUT -
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The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic ...Component video. Good (analog) S-Video (AV1) - Component - All three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? RGB PC (VGA) - Combining the three video... the most commonly used for digital displays. Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide 18 www.VIZIO.com Component video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. This is not as good as a set...
The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic ...Component video. Good (analog) S-Video (AV1) - Component - All three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? RGB PC (VGA) - Combining the three video... the most commonly used for digital displays. Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide 18 www.VIZIO.com Component video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. This is not as good as a set...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your cable or satellite operator. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of the HDTV for ... video source and the digital display for connecting your cable or satellite box to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. Version 3/25/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Refer to 10 meters. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI1 input for another device, or...
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your cable or satellite operator. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of the HDTV for ... video source and the digital display for connecting your cable or satellite box to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. Version 3/25/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Refer to 10 meters. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI1 input for another device, or...
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...TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set -top box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the back of your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your... cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. ...
...TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your set -top box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the back of your HDTV. 4. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your... cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. ...
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... (white and red) on your set -top box. 5. Version 3/25/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set -...top box. 2. Press AV on the remote control. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the corresponding L...
... (white and red) on your set -top box. 5. Version 3/25/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set -...top box. 2. Press AV on the remote control. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the corresponding L...
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... Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Connect...
... Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) CABLE BOX 1. Connect...
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..., you can decide which option is the right one for connecting your DVD player to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your...to your DVD player. 5. Note: If HDMI 1 is available up to the HDTV and your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Version 3/25/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for DVD Players with DVI ...
..., you can decide which option is the right one for connecting your DVD player to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your...to your DVD player. 5. Note: If HDMI 1 is available up to the HDTV and your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Version 3/25/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for DVD Players with DVI ...
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..., connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the back of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote...
..., connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the back of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote...
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... on the remote control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual CD DVD 1. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1. Version 3/25/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the S-VIDEO...
... on the remote control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual CD DVD 1. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1. Version 3/25/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the S-VIDEO...