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Question posted by jbarajas1192 on December 12th, 2012

My Tv Turns On But The Screen It Is Black. What Part Will Be Not Working?

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VT470M QSG - Page 1

... BACK OF TV 4 POWER THE TV Turn on either the TV or the remote control. Attaching the Stand Base to learn more information about HD programming in the center of the base plate, insert the thumbscrews and tighten snugly (see if you have components with Wireless Subwoofer. To see figure 1). 4. QUICK S TA R T GUIDE VT420M HDTV...
VT470M QSG - Page 2

.... For the best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. Select your product today and receive the latest VIZIO news and special offers. Press the MENU button. Refer to the following chart of VIZIO codes and follow the on your digital flat panel TV has video that is correct, highlight "AutoSearch", then...
VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 5

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 10

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 14

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 15

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 17

...at the rear of the product or consult your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that ... the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top ...
VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 18

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 19

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 20

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 21

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 23

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 24

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 27

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 28

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 35

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 36

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 52

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VT420M HDTV User Manual - Page 53

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