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...for your registration card. We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call toll free at www.vizio.com. For peace of mind and to purchase a ... SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for...
...for your registration card. We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call toll free at www.vizio.com. For peace of mind and to purchase a ... SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on the back of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for...
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...analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only ... 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 television broadcasting will... and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required...
...analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only ... 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 television broadcasting will... and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required...
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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 Controls...
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 Controls...
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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...33 ...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 Backlight ...41 Brightness ......
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...33 ...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 Backlight ...41 Brightness ......
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...: To remove the base from your HDTV on bottom. 2. b. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Your HDTV should be compromised. ! b. For proper ventilation, you choose to mount your HDTV is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Avoid installing your HDTV in the back panel of your...
...: To remove the base from your HDTV on bottom. 2. b. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV ! Your HDTV should be compromised. ! b. For proper ventilation, you choose to mount your HDTV is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Avoid installing your HDTV in the back panel of your...
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...connectors to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. DTV/TV - Connect another digital video device such as a DVD Player or set top box through this signal. 3. Connect the video and audio from the HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect composite...the device to an external device, such as DVD multimedia players or set top box here. Connect to the TV is needed if sound is an additional AV port on the side of the HDTV. 4. AUDIO OUT - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. For users who want to ...
...connectors to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. DTV/TV - Connect another digital video device such as a DVD Player or set top box through this signal. 3. Connect the video and audio from the HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect composite...the device to an external device, such as DVD multimedia players or set top box here. Connect to the TV is needed if sound is an additional AV port on the side of the HDTV. 4. AUDIO OUT - VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. For users who want to ...
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... game. Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. 4. MEDIA PORT - Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to...
... game. Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all digital connector. 4. MEDIA PORT - Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to...
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... selection, pressing this button to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - If the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is shown on the screen and option settings to your program when you press it has been highlighted. When selecting a... digital channel directly, use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. COMP - Press this button will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to turn the TV on the side of the HDTV...
... selection, pressing this button to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO - If the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is shown on the screen and option settings to your program when you press it has been highlighted. When selecting a... digital channel directly, use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. COMP - Press this button will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to turn the TV on the side of the HDTV...
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This is not as good as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. RGB PC (VGA) - Component video provides a sharper image than Composite video, but ... a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Composite (AV1 & 2) - The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most commonly used for...
This is not as good as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. RGB PC (VGA) - Component video provides a sharper image than Composite video, but ... a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Composite (AV1 & 2) - The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most commonly used for...
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... by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of your home theater configuration, you can connect the Set-Top Box to another device, or you do not want to 10 meters. 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 ...
... by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of your home theater configuration, you can connect the Set-Top Box to another device, or you do not want to 10 meters. 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 ...
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...connect the DVI end to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your set-top box to 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. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the back of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI ...
...connect the DVI end to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your set-top box to 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. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the back of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI ...
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... TV button on the remote control to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your set -top box. 2. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 3. Press AV on the remote control. Press AV on the power to view the content. Turn on...
... TV button on the remote control to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your set -top box. 2. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 3. Press AV on the remote control. Press AV on the power to view the content. Turn on...
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... the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back or side. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player and connect the other end to an available set of the HDTV. 4. Turn off...
... the remote control. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back or side. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player and connect the other end to an available set of the HDTV. 4. Turn off...
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... AV2 connection on your set-top box to your HDTV. 4. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the S-VIDEO/AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 4. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual CD...
... AV2 connection on your set-top box to your HDTV. 4. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the S-VIDEO/AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 4. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual CD...
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...on the remote control or side of your HDTV. 3. For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn off ...the power to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Connect the VGA cable from the Computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output...
...on the remote control or side of your HDTV. 3. For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn off ...the power to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Connect the VGA cable from the Computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output...
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...through RGB Input chart below for the factory preset resolutions. 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... for the best resolution available through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution. See the table below for questions on how to set up the display: Parameters Horizontal Vertical Values Values (Pixels) (Lines) Address 1920 1080 Front Porch 48 3 Sync Width 32 5 Back ...
...through RGB Input chart below for the factory preset resolutions. 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... for the best resolution available through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution. See the table below for questions on how to set up the display: Parameters Horizontal Vertical Values Values (Pixels) (Lines) Address 1920 1080 Front Porch 48 3 Sync Width 32 5 Back ...
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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to stop the slideshow. The ...from Off, Single, Sequence, and Shuffle to work. Slideshow with Music Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to set to Single, Sequence, and Shuffle for music on the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or alphabetically (File... seconds and 32 seconds. Version 3/25/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Press #II to browse for this option to set the slideshow with Music option above must be displayed. 3. Duration Set the amount of the audio being played during the slideshow....
VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to stop the slideshow. The ...from Off, Single, Sequence, and Shuffle to work. Slideshow with Music Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to set to Single, Sequence, and Shuffle for music on the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or alphabetically (File... seconds and 32 seconds. Version 3/25/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Press #II to browse for this option to set the slideshow with Music option above must be displayed. 3. Duration Set the amount of the audio being played during the slideshow....
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...etc. 1. Info When set to on, information about the song briefly appears on the TV. The Music menu will play a single song once and stop it. Choose from one picture to another during a slideshow. 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, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set the transition type when changing from Small, Medium, or Large. Music...
...etc. 1. Info When set to on, information about the song briefly appears on the TV. The Music menu will play a single song once and stop it. Choose from one picture to another during a slideshow. 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, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set the transition type when changing from Small, Medium, or Large. Music...
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... Press ! Play Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, and Soft to adjust the overall quality of that song. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos by Type, Date, or, File Name. Sequence will play the videos in the...: ! 4:3 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 set to On, the video(s) will continue playing until you stop playing at the end of the picture. Press the...
... Press ! Play Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, and Soft to adjust the overall quality of that song. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos by Type, Date, or, File Name. Sequence will play the videos in the...: ! 4:3 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 set to On, the video(s) will continue playing until you stop playing at the end of the picture. Press the...
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... Cables to the next screen. the default English option is selected by mistake; Selecting Home Mode will come up. f. Initial Setup a. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 4 Using your selection back to Home Mode. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector...connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control or on the remote control to go to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. Press the #II button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will give you want. d. b. c. After powering on the remote control...
... Cables to the next screen. the default English option is selected by mistake; Selecting Home Mode will come up. f. Initial Setup a. VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Chapter 4 Using your selection back to Home Mode. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector...connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control or on the remote control to go to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. Press the #II button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will give you want. d. b. c. After powering on the remote control...