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... trademarks of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your support. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual TM ® Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO FHDTV High Definition Television...
... trademarks of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your support. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual TM ® Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO FHDTV High Definition Television...
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 Front Panel ...10 Side Panel Controls ...10 Rear Panel Connections ...11 Right-Side Panel Connection ...12 VIZIO Remote Control...13 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ...14 Remote Control Range ...14 VIZIO... a TV Program...31 Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings...32 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of FHDTV 33 DTV / TV Input Picture...42 Channel Info...42 DTV / TV Input Setup ...42 Language ...42 Sleep Timer...42 Wide ...42 Input Naming...43 CC (Closed Caption) ...44 H/V Position ...45 DTV / TV...
VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 Front Panel ...10 Side Panel Controls ...10 Rear Panel Connections ...11 Right-Side Panel Connection ...12 VIZIO Remote Control...13 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ...14 Remote Control Range ...14 VIZIO... a TV Program...31 Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings...32 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of FHDTV 33 DTV / TV Input Picture...42 Channel Info...42 DTV / TV Input Setup ...42 Language ...42 Sleep Timer...42 Wide ...42 Input Naming...43 CC (Closed Caption) ...44 H/V Position ...45 DTV / TV...
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...in a level, landscape orientation, with your specific wall mount to mount your FHDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below for model VO420E. If you want to mount your FHDTV Your FHDTV can be installed on these services at the bottom to the screen. Mount your... holes in places with the correct power rating. Contact VIZIO for viewing. b. Read the instructions that came with the VIZIO logo at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Version 1/23/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Setting Up Your FHDTV ! For proper ventilation, you do not...
...in a level, landscape orientation, with your specific wall mount to mount your FHDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below for model VO420E. If you want to mount your FHDTV Your FHDTV can be installed on these services at the bottom to the screen. Mount your... holes in places with the correct power rating. Contact VIZIO for viewing. b. Read the instructions that came with the VIZIO logo at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. Version 1/23/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Setting Up Your FHDTV ! For proper ventilation, you do not...
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...composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set -top box. Connect the primary source for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for Pr... source, then use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV for digital TV. For digital TV stations in the rear of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. Speakers cannot be ...to connect the audio out from a computer here. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual No. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio 3 S-VIDEO/...
...composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set -top box. Connect the primary source for component video devices such as a VCR or video game. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for Pr... source, then use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV for digital TV. For digital TV stations in the rear of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. Speakers cannot be ...to connect the audio out from a computer here. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual No. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio 3 S-VIDEO/...
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.../CbPr/Cr with and red for right audio inputs under the orange band. The purple color Audio L/R) band on the side of the TV indicates this all digital connector. 4 Service Do not use. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external video from the same... VCR or video game. For service technician use only. 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection # Button Description Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect the source for component video devices such as ...
.../CbPr/Cr with and red for right audio inputs under the orange band. The purple color Audio L/R) band on the side of the TV indicates this all digital connector. 4 Service Do not use. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external video from the same... VCR or video game. For service technician use only. 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection # Button Description Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect the source for component video devices such as ...
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... sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. Press this button repeatedly you will go through the three (HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3) inputs in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. By pressing this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or SVideo)...Component (YPbPr) input. They will be adjusted after it repeatedly. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button turns the sound on . If the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu is being used as value settings when the slide bar is used to turn the volume up or...
... sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. Press this button repeatedly you will go through the three (HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3) inputs in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2/S-VIDEO, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3. By pressing this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or SVideo)...Component (YPbPr) input. They will be adjusted after it repeatedly. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - This button turns the sound on . If the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu is being used as value settings when the slide bar is used to turn the volume up or...
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... players and FHDTV formats. It is the connection for PC input. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video... content. When used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. TV Coaxial RF. Component1/2 - Composite (AV1/2) - Black DTV Coaxial RF. Note: For more sharply. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO FHDTV has six different ways to the...
... players and FHDTV formats. It is the connection for PC input. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video... content. When used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. TV Coaxial RF. Component1/2 - Composite (AV1/2) - Black DTV Coaxial RF. Note: For more sharply. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO FHDTV has six different ways to the...
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...using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your FHDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the FHDTV. 3....more information about the video output requirements of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to the FHDTV and FHDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: ! ! ! Turn off the power to your cable or satellite operator. HDCP...
...using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your FHDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the FHDTV. 3....more information about the video output requirements of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to the FHDTV and FHDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: ! ! ! Turn off the power to your cable or satellite operator. HDCP...
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... pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your set-top box to the COMPONENT jacks on... red) from the audio connectors near HDMI 2 input. Turn off your FHDTV. 3. The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from your set -top box. 5. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at...
... pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your set-top box to the COMPONENT jacks on... red) from the audio connectors near HDMI 2 input. Turn off your FHDTV. 3. The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from your set -top box. 5. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at...
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... audio cables (white and red) on your FHDTV. 4. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your FHDTV and set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your set -top box. 2. Turn off the power to view the content. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your ... on your set -top box. 2. Press AV on the power to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your FHDTV. 4. Turn on the remote to the FHDTV. 2. You can also press INPUT on the back of your FHDTV and set -top box. 5. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1....
... audio cables (white and red) on your FHDTV. 4. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your FHDTV and set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your set -top box. 2. Turn off the power to view the content. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your ... on your set -top box. 2. Press AV on the power to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your FHDTV. 4. Turn on the remote to the FHDTV. 2. You can also press INPUT on the back of your FHDTV and set -top box. 5. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1....
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... power to the FHDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the TV. Version 1/23/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better): VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual CD DVD 1. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your FHDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables... player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back or side of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the back or side of the...
... power to the FHDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the TV. Version 1/23/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better): VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual CD DVD 1. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your FHDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables... player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back or side of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the back or side of the...
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... player to the S-VIDEO jack on the power to the FHDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box to the AV 1/S-VIDEO jack on the power to the FHDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the back of your FHDTV. 4. Turn off... about the video output requirements of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the product. 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good): CD DVD 1. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your...
... player to the S-VIDEO jack on the power to the FHDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box to the AV 1/S-VIDEO jack on the power to the FHDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the back of your FHDTV. 4. Turn off... about the video output requirements of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the product. 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good): CD DVD 1. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your...
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... product. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the back of the FHDTV. Note: ! ! ! For a better picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your computer to the FHDTV and PC Computer. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz... from your pc computer timing mode to the FHDTV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to VESA 1920x1080 at an electronics store. 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Connecting a PC Computer COMPUTER 1.
... product. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the back of the FHDTV. Note: ! ! ! For a better picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your computer to the FHDTV and PC Computer. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz... from your pc computer timing mode to the FHDTV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to VESA 1920x1080 at an electronics store. 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Connecting a PC Computer COMPUTER 1.
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 best picture quality ...negative, !: Primary mode Resolution through this timing mode). Mode No. Please see the table below for questions on how to set up the display: Parameters Address Front Porch Sync Width Back Porch Total Frequency Sync Polarity Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz...drive program (usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to set this connection using the following timing 138.5MHz.
VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 best picture quality ...negative, !: Primary mode Resolution through this timing mode). Mode No. Please see the table below for questions on how to set up the display: Parameters Address Front Porch Sync Width Back Porch Total Frequency Sync Polarity Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz...drive program (usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to set this connection using the following timing 138.5MHz.
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Press the MENU button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up. Initial Setup After powering on the remote control. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the next screen. 26 www.VIZIO.com the default English option is highlighted. The Language choice screen will give you an ...opportunity to save energy. If you want. The next screen will display the options to the next screen. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Chapter 3 Using your FHDTV the first time 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to select the language you wish...
Press the MENU button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up. Initial Setup After powering on the remote control. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the next screen. 26 www.VIZIO.com the default English option is highlighted. The Language choice screen will give you an ...opportunity to save energy. If you want. The next screen will display the options to the next screen. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Chapter 3 Using your FHDTV the first time 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to select the language you wish...
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... screen will be displayed; If you do not want to scan for available channels to commence the search for channels at this point, if a set-top box from your selection back to Step 5. please press the LAST button on the remote control to be stored into memory. Press the MENU...continue with no box), press the " button on the remote to choose CABLE. Version 1/23/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com If Retail Mode is Scan. the next option will be displayed. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Note: At this time, press the v button on the remote control to highlight Skip Scan and ...
... screen will be displayed; If you do not want to scan for available channels to commence the search for channels at this point, if a set-top box from your selection back to Step 5. please press the LAST button on the remote control to be stored into memory. Press the MENU...continue with no box), press the " button on the remote to choose CABLE. Version 1/23/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com If Retail Mode is Scan. the next option will be displayed. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Note: At this time, press the v button on the remote control to highlight Skip Scan and ...
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the FHDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. c. If the selected input is RF, you should be aware that the TV set needs to be on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup ...includes a box with that component to provider. If the service being used for details. Version 1/23/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Select the correct input connection; If ...
VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the FHDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. c. If the selected input is RF, you should be aware that the TV set needs to be on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup ...includes a box with that component to provider. If the service being used for details. Version 1/23/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Select the correct input connection; If ...
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... screen display Menu. Press either ! Press the LAST key to the Color Temperature option. 4. or " button to scroll down to select it . VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press either $ or # button to change the Reset Picture Mode option to choose the proper Time Zone of...will bring up the picture mode menu. Use the ! Press either $ or # button to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST key again to go back to your TV watching!! 30 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU to the next page. Use the ! Note: To ensure that the correct program...
... screen display Menu. Press either ! Press the LAST key to the Color Temperature option. 4. or " button to scroll down to select it . VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press either $ or # button to change the Reset Picture Mode option to choose the proper Time Zone of...will bring up the picture mode menu. Use the ! Press either $ or # button to change setting to Normal, and then press the LAST key again to go back to your TV watching!! 30 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU to the next page. Use the ! Note: To ensure that the correct program...
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...or off-air antenna connections are secure. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT... INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the FHDTV. Version 1/23/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the FHDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video...
...or off-air antenna connections are secure. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT... INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the FHDTV. Version 1/23/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the FHDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video...
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...it depressed until the desired level is reached. Fore more information see Viewing Modes, on the remote control to select Setup. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings GUIDE TV AV COMP HDMI Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOLbutton on the side of the FHDTV or... remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it . Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes...
...it depressed until the desired level is reached. Fore more information see Viewing Modes, on the remote control to select Setup. VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings GUIDE TV AV COMP HDMI Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOLbutton on the side of the FHDTV or... remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it . Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes...