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1. Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable Length is available up to 10 meters See www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 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 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control e The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e If you are already using the HDMI1 input for another device or you do not want to use the HDMI1 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to another HDMI connection e 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 Version 3 25 2009 19 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI HDMI 3 SET TOP BOX Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 3 input at the rear of the HDTV Using an audi
2. versions of DVD movies are formatted for Users standard 4 3 Televisions Your HDTV has the ability to expand this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy To use this function press ZOOM on the remote control to cycle among the options USB device is not recognized Make sure the device is correctly inserted Make sure the device is FAT or FAT32 Make sure it contains the supported files Image or sound is interrupted Make sure the device is correctly inserted or distorted Make sure that the file complies with the supported format bit rate and or profile Also check the file for damage Some files that comply with the supported format may not play back or display properly Slideshow doesn t start e Make sure the viewer isn t in pause rotation or zoom mode Telephone amp Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone For more information on warranty service or repair after the warranty period please contact our Support Department at the number below Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment to service excellence For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone Email techsupport vizio com 877 698 4946 Fax
3. Use a soft cloth to gently clean the screen The screen glass is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking When the screen is seriously contaminated use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning Version 3 25 2009 53 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically check the display in accordance with the following instructions Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure If the display still fails to perform as expected contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1 877 MYVIZIO 698 4946 or e mail us at techsupport Qvizio com Receive the error message No Signal Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source If you are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna scan No power No sound If the screen is black Power is ON but there is no image on the screen Wrong or abnormal colors appear Remote control does not work There appear to be image quality issues for channels from the Tuner menu in the OSD Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure AC power cord is securely conn
4. SS TruSurround HD and TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY BRAVO VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION O 2008 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Version 3 25 2009 1 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits and misuse may result in electric shock or fire To prevent your HDTV from being damaged the following rules should be observed for the installation use and maintenance of your HDTV Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference e To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV e Unplug the power cord before cleaning your HDTV A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV Do not use abrasive cleaners e Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility e When moving your HDTV from
5. Service2 Service3 Service4 Serviced or Service6 Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV Select either As Broadcaster or Custom If Custom is selected then you can customize the way Closed Caption is displayed The options ca cm available are Select Back Allow to select the mode of how Closed Caption will be used Font Size letter size Font Color letter color Font Opacity letter transparency Background Color color of the background where Closed Caption is displayed e Background Opacity sets the transparency of the Font Size background Font Color e Window Color color of the area where characters are displayed Font Opacity e Window Opacity transparency of the area where characters are displayed Background Color Select Digital Closed Captioning Features cS m Select Back 7 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual HIV Position To select the options in the H V Position sub menu press the MENU button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the following H V Position settings H Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture H Position V Position V Position Adjust the vertical position of the picture H SIZE Adjust the horizontal size of the picture V SIZE Adjust the vertical size of the picture Adjust the horizontal size to compensate s
6. antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPSA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT nec SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS nec SECTION 810 21 Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or f where it could fall into such power coe 9 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SUSTE HEC ANT 28 RARE lines or circuits GROUND CLAMPS Remember the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation 4 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12 2009 but your local television stations may switch sooner After the switch analog only television sets that receiv
7. however sometimes some pixels of your HDTV may not display Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product You see noise or trash on When your HDTV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the the screen signal is up converted increased to match your TV s display capabilities Up converting can cause noise or trash If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it If the and the volume changes sound level is higher or lower from another source then the volume will change You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular and the screen size changes input AV 1 AV 2 Component HDMI and TV Tips for High Definition Users e Your HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content Version 3 25 2009 55 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual e Best image quality will be achieved by HDMI The next best is Component followed by Composite e Due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur Tips for Letterbox Content e Some Letterboxed or Widescreen
8. 949 585 9563 Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number serial number and date of purchase available before you call VIZIO Address 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 USA Telephone 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9514 Web www vizio com www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Compliance Caution Always use a power cable that is properly grounded Please use the AC cords listed below for each area USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 I
9. Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian French Rating adjustments are not available Press the PII button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian French ratings G General audience 8 ans General not recommended for young children 13 ans Not suitable for children under 13 years of age 16 ans Not suitable for under 16 years of age 18 ans Adults only DTV Rating This option updates the TV or Movie rating table for digital programs in your local or regional area It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a digital signal If Not Available appears at the bottom of the menu then no update is available the option is not activated in your area This option may be available in the future for activation Block Unrated TV Block programming that does not have a rating Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons on the remote control Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly Confirm Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The System Reset feature see page 44 does NOT reset the password System Info Display the technical information including model name version and revision of firmware source type and resolution Change Parental Control Password cm System Reset To sele
10. Understanding Viewing Features oocccooccccoccccnncnconcnconanononcnconcncnncnnnnnrornnrnronrnrrnnrrnnnrnrnnrrrrnnrrnnnrimensarinnns 52 VINSJ 52 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ccc eee cence ee 53 co EEE eee ee ee ee eee 53 Troubleshooting GUIE REE EEE EN 54 Telephone amp Technical SUD DONE msscicronnteso aia 56 NN 57 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement oocccconcncoccnccccnccccnnnonnnonnnnononnononononnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnmoss 57 CHAPTER 7 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 0 cece ccc e cece eee ceeceeeeeeeees 58 FELL TT ANN rare da 58 LIMTER PRODUCT WARRANT Y seas 60 Aa A AA ea 62 FUN hj 63 3 8 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage Once you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents e VIZIO VL420M or VL470M Stand and thumb screw VL420M only VIZIO remote control VR5 AA batteries for the remote control 2 Power cord Safety Strap Cleaning Cloth This user
11. User Manual Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA white and red connectors as audio line out to connect a Receiver Amplifier Home Theater system Choose from Fixed or Variable When set to Variable volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume setting on the TV If it is set to Fixed the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press lt or gt to make the selection and then press P II to accept it Note Only settings under the Audio menu will be reset re you sure a na www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV TV channels using the Initial Setup screens If you did not do this or if your setup has changed you can do this from the TV menu Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight the TV menu and then press II to select it Press A or Y on the remote control to select a TV menu option Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or on the remot
12. an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature condensation may form in the housing Wait before turning on your HDTV to avoid causing fire electric shock or component damage e Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by manufacturer or sold with your HDTV When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart HDTV combination to avoid injury from tip over Do not place your HDTV on an unstable cart stand or table If your HDTV falls it can injure a person and cause serious damage to your HDTV Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with your HDTV e A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between your HDTV and any heat source such as a radiator heater oven amplifier etc Do not install your HDTV close to smoke Operating your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock e Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place your HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided e Never push any object into the slots and openings on your HDTV cabinet Do not place any objects on the top of your HDTV Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids on your HDTV e Your HDTV should be operated only from the type of po
13. and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV Turn on your HDTV and set top box Press AV on the remote control to view the content sl Using Composite Video Good BE 1 Turn off your HDTV and set top box Connect the video cable yellow from your set top box to the AV jack yellow on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV Turn on your HDTV and set top box Press AV on the remote control to view the content SET TOP BOX _ 4 2 Using Coaxial Antenna Good DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA A SET TOP BOX 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control Version 3 25 2009 21 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV Gems OY CABLE BOX O DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable to the DTVITV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 5 Turn on the powe
14. iii without proper packaging VIZIO retains the right to refuse delivery of such return or may return the unit to the customer at the customer s expense and with no refund issued This return policy does not apply to defective products Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions On Site Warranty Repair Procedure On Site Warranty Repair generally is performed on repairable displays which are 30 inches and larger Version 3 25 2009 61 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that an on site repair may be performed the customer will be provided with an on site repair authorization number and on site repair instructions The determination for performing the on site repair may be dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty On site repair service is requested through VIZIO s third party service provider After VIZIO provides the customer with the on site repair OSR authorization number the third party service provider will contact the customer and will schedule the repair at the customer s location The total approximate time for the repa
15. is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the screen De When using option 2a press the Channel buttons on the remote control or the CH A or V buttons to change the channel The Channel buttons and on the remote control control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI Component or AV S Video or Composite inputs O o www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume D To adjust the volume press and hold the VOL or VOL button or remote control Y YD us until the desired level is reached TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels press the CH A or Y button on the remote control once for the next or previous channel or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached Note Channel up and down will only operate in TV mode Prooram Information When watching a digital TV program the On Screen Display will function as follows e When a channel is selected an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds 20 1 KBWB HD e When you press the INFO button on the remote control the information header and a short summary of the program content when available from the broadcaster is displayed Charmed 20 1 KBWB HD Zanku taps the services of the insidious Alchemist John Kassir to weaken the nerves of the sisters in a poly to gain control of the Book of Shandows Meanwhile Darryl struggles to keep Insp Sheridan
16. manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately e Wall mounts e High Definition cables e Extra or replacement remote control VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV visit our web site at www VIZIO com or call us toll free at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Caution Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations Version 3 25 2009 9 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly VL420M Note We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV To unpack the TV and stand base 1 Remove the remote control batteries and power cord from the foam end caps 2 Remove the two top foam end caps 3 Remove the stand base under foam end cap 4 Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean flat surface Note Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched To attach the TV stand base 1 Push the stand base onto the stand neck already connected to TV 2 On the bottom of the base insert the thumb screw and tighten Move the TV into an upright position V
17. remote control MTS This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching This signal is usually Spanish Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of the channel including channel number frequency modulation type status SNR signal noise ratio and signal strength Version 3 25 2009 45 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Setup Menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press or Y on the remote control to highlight the Setup menu and then press II to select it 3 Press or Y on the remote control to select an Input menu option 4 Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or on the remote control to adjust the setting 5 Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed Language Select to change the Language of the OSD The default is English You can also select Espa ol or Francais PIP Your TV features PIP mode so
18. select the corresponding audio input e The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers Optical Output of audio received with HD Proorams AUDIO OUT If your sound system has a SPDIF optical digital audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL digital audio out at the rear of the HDTV This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used 7 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Connecting a Computer P SY Ky SSS ae 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer 2 Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of your HDTV This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the Computer through the TV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Computer 5 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the HDTV Note e For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through RGB PC set your PC computer timing mode to VESA 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz e Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product e A RGB VGA cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store Version 3 25 2009 27 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Pres
19. to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played Info Select the sound Equalization When set to on information about the video briefly appears on the TV lt gt A Select Back Version 3 25 2009 33 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Initial Setup Welcome 1 Connect the Power Cable Allow the VIZIO Setup Wizard to Connect the power cord to the power cord help you tune your channels connector on the back of the HDTV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket 2 Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV see Chapter 2 for detailed steps 3 Turn Power On Once all the components are connected press the Power ON button on the remote control or on the side of your HDTV Initial Setup Language 4 Initial Setup Please select your language English a After powering on the TV set the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up Press the II button on Frangais the remote control b The Language choice screen will be displayed the default English option is highlighted If you wish to change the OSD language to Espafiol or Francais press the V button on the remote control to select the language you want c Press the PII button on the Please select Home mode when installing this TV in your home remote control to go to the next Retail Mode screen d The next screen will display the options Home Mode and Retail Mode Selecting Home Mode will give you an oppor
20. you can watch two pictures at the same time One picture is displayed as the full screen main screen and the other picture is displayed in a small window sub screen Wide Sleep Timer Note PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in the Parental Input Naming Controls Menu is OFF Select the language of OSD MENU To select the options in the PIP sub menu press the P II button A new menu will be displayed showing the following PIP settings CE EN Select Back PIP Mode Select from Off PIP or POP Picture outside picture In PIP mode a smaller sub screen is displayed on top of the main screen In POP mode the main screen and sub screen are of equal size and are positioned side by side M www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual PIP Source Select the input source for the sub screen The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen DTV TV AVi AV2 aa De Component 2 TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 RGB T Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes PIP Position Select where you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen Size Set the size of the PIP window Choose from Small Medium or Large Audio Source Select the audio source associated with the main screen or the sub screen Sleep Timer Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30 60 90 or 120 minutes Wide Sele
21. 0W Avg lt 0 36W standby VL470M 205W AVG lt 0 36W standby Operating Temperature 5 C 35 C Relative Humidity 20 80 Altitude 0 14 000 ft Non Operating Temperature 20 C 50 C Relative Humidity 10 70 Altitude 0 40 000 ft Dimensions VL420M 40 3 W x 27 5 H x 9 0 D with stand 40 3 W x 26 0 H x 3 6 D without stand VL470M 44 7 W x 30 0 H x 10 5 D with stand 44 7 W x 28 5 H x 3 7 D without stand Net Weight VL420M 34 6lbs without stand 36 4lbs with stand VL470M 40 8lbs without stand 45 9 Ibs with stand Gross Weight VL420M 45 5 Ibs VL470M 60 0 Ibs Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Class B Energy Star 3 0 ATSC Spec A 65 EIA CEA 766 A Product specifications may change without notice or obligation Note The Federal Communications Commission FCC the Consumer Electronics Association CEA and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition CERC have made a new tip sheet available for digital television DTV retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor The file may be downloaded online at www dtv gov While you re there check out the other useful information in the FCC is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition Version 3 25 2009 59 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to th
22. BER BUTTON PAD Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a password INPUT This button allows the user to cycle through the inputs Repeatedly pressing this button will step you through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 and HDMI4 Once you have Main stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning TV DASH When selecting a digital channel directly use Av this button between the main and sub channels For example channel 28 2 would be selected by the button VEUS NELL sequence 2 8 DASH 2 COMPONENT2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 7 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control Make sure that you match the and symbols on the batteries with the and symbols inside the battery compartment Re attach the battery cover Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries e Only use the specified AA batteries e Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury e Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury e Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations e Keep the batteries away from children and pets Re
23. IZIO is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of the product Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION O i www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Index ENN 9 EE NE NE 18 Adjustments Horizontal Vertical Position adjustments 49 A A e e 13 INFO Bae 39 Advanced Adjustment occccooccncccccnnononcncnnnnononononnos 40 Input Source PAUSINI EE 18 CHOOSING PE 36 Audio Menu Inputs Analog Audio Out adjustments rrrrrrrrrnrrerrnnrr 44 PAPC TN rr ad 4 Audio Mode adjustments ccccseeeeeeeeeeeeees 43 CONNESclO S sorco cataratas 18 Balance adjustmentS oooocccoccnconcnconcnnoncnnnnanonononos 43 Installation ServiCesS oooooocccconccconcnconccncnncncnannnoncnonnnos 9 Digital Audio Qut cocooccnccccccncccnccncnoncnnononononnnncnnnnos 43 Maintenance Of TV ccccceccccseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaees 53 Equalizer adjustMentS oocccocccconccccnccnconcncnncnnnnoss 43 Media POM NN s E E Eei 29 Lip Sync adjustments occcoocccccccccncccoccncnnnconononoss 44 Music SettingQS ooocccccooncncccocnncnonnnnonononcnnanonnnnos 32 Reset Audio Mode rarrnnnnrnnnnrennnnrnnnrrnnnnrnnnnrennnn 44 Picture SettidgS cccoooccccccoconoconnnconanoncnnanonnnnos 31 Speaker adjustments coooocccccocccconocnnconncnnonononoos 43 Video Settings ooooccccconncn
24. Jenya Lano in the dark about the Charmed Ones Zan This information consists of the channel number and name the format in which the program is broadcast 4801 SD 480P SD 720P HD 1080i HD audio channel 1 2 or 2 2 omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast language program title program start and end time program rating and if CC is available e Press the INFO button one more time to close the display Version 3 25 2009 39 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display OSD The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of the TV can control all the function settings The On Screen Display OSD allows you to adjust contrast brightness and other settings The TV will save changes made Picture to the settings even if the TV is turned off The OSD consists of several menu options Picture Audio Mode TV and 4 r Setup The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input TV Source Note Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu EE ee will hown on th reen be shown on the scree o LN ven 2 Press either or Y on the remote control or CH A or Y on the side Enter Select Exit of the HDTV to select one of the other menu options e Picture Picture Adjust e Audio Mode Aud
25. O LIGHT The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal Side Panel Controls Version 3 25 2009 POWER 0 Switch the HDTV on by pressing the button once Press the button again to the HDTV off MENU This button activates the On Screen Display OSD If a sub menu is active pressing this button will proceed to the next level CH A Y Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels While the OSD is active these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus VOL Use these buttons to increase or decrease the speaker volume While the OSD is active these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus INPUT ENTER Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 and HDMI4 Once you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning If a sub menu is active pressing this button will return to the previous menu level Additionally when the OSD is active this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted 13 p www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections Q 2 3 DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA AUDIO OUT 1 HDMI 1 amp 2 Connect digital v
26. TION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE VIZIO S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING VIZIO S NEGLIGENCE ALLEGED DAMAGE OR DEFECTIVE GOODS WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MENUS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is the only warranty applicable no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty on VIZIO s behalf Owner s Responsibility To ensure warranty service keep the dated bill or sales receipt as evidence of the purchase date and location This limited warranty applies only to original purchaser and is non transferable Note Warranty service conditions are subject to change For the latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty please see complete details online at www VIZIO com VIZIO Return Policy VIZIO s return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be returned by the o
27. VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual vizio Dear VIZIO Customer Congratulations on your new VIZIO VL420M amp VL470M television purchase Thank you for your support For maximum benefit of your set please read these instructions before making any adjustments and retain them for future reference We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television For assistance please call 877 668 8462 or e mail us at www vizio com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV please visit our website at Www vizio com or call toll free at 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www VIZIO com or fill out and mail your registration card For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty VIZIO offers on site extended warranty service plans These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV o SS SSG TruVolume TruSurround HD Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc dba V Inc HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories ENERGY STAR Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories SIS
28. VL470M User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can adjust various settings including selecting an audio mode setting to a wider format etc Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder Press the MENU button on the remote control The Video menu will be displayed 3 Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight Video menu option and then press or gt to adjust the setting 4 Press the MENU button once to close the menu NO Sort By You can choose to sort the videos by Type Date or File Name Play Mode Play Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the video sequence mode Repeat Single will play a video once and stop playing at the end of that song Sequence will play the videos in the order they are listed on your USB device i f f i Picture Mode until you stop it Shuffle will play the videos in random order until you stop it Wide Format Repeat When set to On the video s will continue playing until you stop it Select the file sorting method ols Select Picture Mode Choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball and Baseball to adjust the overall quality of the picture Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the screen e 4 3 Aspect Ratio choose from Normal Panoramic Zoom1 or Zoom2 e 16 9 Aspect Ratio choose from Full Stretch Zoom1 and Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic Jazz and Soft
29. ZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual e Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock e The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible e Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock e Do not touch the power cord during lightning To avoid electric shock avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms e Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges e Do not attempt to repair or service your HDTV yourself Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages electric shock and other hazards If repair is required contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel e Keep your HDTV away from moisture Do not expose your HDTV to rain or moisture If water penetrates into your HDTV unplug the power cord and contact your dealer Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock e Donot use your HDTV if any abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor becomes apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself e Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the p
30. al ATSC channels Initial Setup Tuner Cable Please select your input source E Back EG Select up DES Exit Initial Setup Channel Scan Skip Scan Please connect your cable or antenna to the DTV TV input BO Select Next Exit If you select Skip Scan you can scan channels at a later time by selecting the TV input then going to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in the TV menu Note DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas Refer to www antennaweb org to get information about availability in your area type of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM consult your cable operator for more information m When finished the Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup Press the Il button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV Version 3 25 2009 35 Initial Setup Channel Scan Channel Scan will take a few minutes to complete Status Scanning Analog Channels 7 Digital Channels 2 Initial Setup Complete Congratulations Initial Setup completed EI Back www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing Main the INPUT button on the remote control Pressing R EG this button will cycle you through the foll
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33. cement This feature increases the picture reproduction performance of the picture by reducing oversaturation of certain colors and improving flesh tones Choose from Off Normal Rich Color Green Flesh and Green Blue setting Color Enhancement Backlight Control Advanced Adaptive Luma Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average Picture Level APL and the overall picture will look too light This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect Choose from Off Low Medium Strong or Extend Improve Details in Dark Areas of the Picture Color Temperature Backlight Control cea cm Select Back Set this feature to OFF DCR or OPC DCR Dynamic Contrast Ratio improves the black level performance and increases contrast ratio OPC Optimum Power Control Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness Color Temperature Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Choose from Normal Custom Cool or Computer Normal is the setting for television broadcasting Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences Cool produces a blue hued image The Computer setting sets the white point at the established setting for a PC display 9300K Each preset may also be adjusted for a customized setting Smooth Motion The Smooth Motion Effect option activates Motion Estimation Motion Co
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35. connect the cables from your HDTV mn KORET PPP b Place your HDTV face down on a soft flat surface to prevent damage to the screen c VL470M Remove the eight 8 screws holding the stand neck and then remove the neck and base VL420M follow instructions on page 9 for base removal a Attach your HDTV to a wall mount sold separately using the mounting holes in the back panel of your HDTV b Read the instructions that came with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV Version 3 25 2009 11 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over The Safety Strap should be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that children or adults do not climb up grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it onto themselves 1 Attach one end of the strap to the wall e If you have a drywall finish attach it to a stud using a washer underneath the screw head e If you have a solid wall you should use a lag bolt again using a washer under the nut 2 Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one of the upper wall mounting holes on the back of the HDTV using a washer under the screw head 3 12 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER VIZI
36. control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control Note If HDMI 1 is being used connect to another HDMI port instead HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI ALD en AUDIO como 00 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 3 Input at the rear of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 3 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player D Select HDMI 3 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable Length is available up to 10 meters See www VIZIO com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details Version 3 25 2009 23 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Using Component Video Better 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the component cable green blue and red from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT 1 jacks on the back or side 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player 5 Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing
37. ct how the picture displays on the screen As you select an option you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes Version 3 25 2009 47 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you identify the input being watched You can use up to 8 characters either letters or numbers or combinations of both to add a name that will make it easier for you to recognize the input COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 1 1 Press the gt button to go to the next screen COMPONENT that shows the different inputs 2 Press the V button to select the desired RGB input which you want to label 3 Press the Il button to go to the first space COMPONENT2 RGB in the bracket Ali name to user perference na name to user perference 4 Press either the A or Y button and select a Ca meno 0o EN desired letter or number OK Select Cancel Edit Select Back 5 Press the P button to go to the next space and select a second character 6 Repeat the step 4 and 5 until the name of the input is complete 7 Press the gt Il button to accept the name of the input or the MENU key to cancel the setting CC Closed Caption To select the options in the CC sub menu press the gt Il button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the following CC settings 4 b Digital CC Style CC The CC feature is available when watching regular analog NTSC TV Select from CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Service1
38. ct the options in the System Reset sub menu press the gt II button or the button A new menu will be displayed showing the following System Reset settings Setup Wizard Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you move your TV Please refer to Chapter 3 for more information Note Previously scanned channels will be removed Reset All Settings Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings The screen will display a message to confirm that you want to reset the values to factory settings Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Version 3 25 2009 51 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes You can switch viewing modes using the remote control please follow the instructions on page 39 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4 3 aspect ratio 1 33 1 source is preserved so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4 3 Aspect Ratio Movies in 4 3 Aspect Ratio may be referred O to as pan and scan or full frame These movies were originally filmed in 16 9 O O widescreen and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen 4 3 Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the 4 3 Aspect Ratio 1 33 1 source display image
39. e TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over the air TV Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital only broadcasting Analog only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services gaming consoles VCRs DVD players and similar products For additional information please contact the parties listed below as appropriate FCC US Federal Communications Commission http www fcc gov Phone 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 TTY 1 888 TELL FCC 1 888 835 5322 Fax 1 866 418 0232 E mail fecinfo fcc gov NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration http www ntia doc gov 1 888 D TV 2009 Listings of US Television Stations http www high techproductions com usTVstations htm Note Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts and no Digital Converter Box is required Version 3 25 2009 5 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions rrrrrnnrrrrnnrrerrnnrrrrnnnrrrrnnrenrnnerrnnnnrsnnnnsennanrennnnnsennnnsennnnssennnemnnsnennnnssennnsne 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection cccoonccccccccnccnccncnnnconononnncnnnnnonnoncnnnnnnnnnonrnnnonnrnnonnnnnrnnarimaenconas 4 Advisory of the DTV TransitiON coooonnncconncncccccnnconcnnco
40. e Tuning the NOCUE Lussmmandadmfnsduenianidadenvdiededk vennene sa dapkemdddenspbevanedderekdnenede 37 Watehing a TV FOT NL enke 38 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings rrrrnnrrrnnnnnrnnnnnrnvnnnnvnvannrnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnsnnnnnssnnannrnnnnnssnnnnsrnnmennnnssennnn 39 Ho EE E IA 39 CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTY cee ccc cee cee cence cence 40 Using the On Screen Display OSD rrrrnnernnnnnvnrnnnnrvnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnennnnnsnnnnnnrnnnnnsnnnnnsnnnnnssnmennnnnne 40 Peil en 41 PICS MOOG vr 41 PE smee daton E dainty ener eaetminccene 41 e EE Goutontnle 41 A 41 e a ec ct E T decd no ene oe E E A eee oeied wees eeneeuseacatnddente 41 MN 41 AN 41 PTE be pike 42 FUNN 42 PIN 43 AdO MOS EE EN NE ee ee a eee 43 EU uniendo tinc E 43 A A 43 FL leia 43 A PA apy iaeee E 43 Biei 43 SPANN Lg 43 e AA o O ME 44 HAS Sn E E E EE 44 RES SPENT 1 68 110 0 lt EEE EE EEE ree 44 VENN 45 MENE scsi iii ido 45 in AP 45 Partial Channel Search rrnanrnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnrnnanrnnannnnannennanennanennansenansennanennansnnansnnnnsnnmennannennnnen 45 A Ano 45 Version 3 25 2009 7 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual MS E E E E e e UE CRE UPS O A 45 O A aces E E a a 45 DEP Te LESE o 5 A 45 nn A 45 A 46 1 0 05 0 EEE EEE A 46 VP 46 ENTEN 47 VI 47 o EEE EE 48 CC GO A EEE NE E 48 VPN 49 Pl ei E Sete see ee ee aac ne E E a cents 49 SUSIC NO EEE iii 51 SACA lt P ENE a 51
41. e control to adjust the setting Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed MASAS Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV TV Input Antenna Status Scanning Auto Search MAR Automatically search for TV channels that are available Analog Channels 0 in your area The TV will search for analog and digital channels Partial Channel Search Digital Channels 0 i Skip Ch 0 Partial Channel Search linde A 05 If you believe channels are missed from the auto search you can do a partial channel search to look for channel in a certain channel range again Select to scan for Analog Digital or both Analog Digital ect the signal either basic cable or oll Scan for available channels channels then press the VW button to highlight the Messe From and To selection Press the button to select ce Em MENU the range of channel numbers you want to start md ii eine searching in Press P Il to start channel search MTS Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see Press the button to select the channel to be skipped when using the CHA or CHY buttons You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the
42. e from www VIZIO com or by calling 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 7 COMPONENT 1 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here There is an additional Component port on the side of the HDTV z www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Right Side Panel Connection 1 AV2 Connect the secondary source for composite video devices such as a VCR or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source and then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from the same source Note The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2 2 COMPONENT2 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here Note The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2 3 HDMI 4 Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector 4 MEDIA PORT Insert a FAT FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures listen to music or watch movies Version 3 25 2009 15 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control INFO This button displays program information POWER O Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode Press it again to return to the Standby mode TV Press this button to selec
43. e original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U S reseller and used in the fifty 50 United States or Puerto Rico VIZIO s Responsibility VIZIO displays purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U S reseller and that are used in the fifty 50 United States or Puerto Rico are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of the original retail purchase If the display fails to conform to this limited warranty VIZIO will at its option and sole discretion repair or replace the display Labor During the one year limited warranty period VIZIO will provide when needed service labor to repair a manufacturing defect Repairs required on displays which are thirty 30 inches and larger generally will be made on site where the display is installed The determination for performing the on site repair is dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Repairs required on displays which are less than thirty 30 inches generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center Parts Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or recertified unit at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Replacement parts or replacement units provided under this limited warranty are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or for ninety 90 days from warranty
44. ected to the AC socket Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working Press Volume Up on the remote control Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers are set to off Make sure that headphones are not connected Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO Logo glows white Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV Make sure all cables attached to the HDTV are connected to the correct output on the external device Adjust brightness contrast or backlight Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu Reset Picture settings Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor
45. ed Rating Blocked Rating G General audience PG Guidance suggested Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for US 14 Strongly cautioned ep Proadcests MA Mature audience OCS cm Set Select You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content A All sub ratings D Sexual dialog L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy violence US Movie Rating Note When Rating Enable is OFF US Movie Rating adjustments are not available Press the PII button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US Movie ratings G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R Mature audience NC 17 No one under 17 years of age mm Allowed Rating Blocked Rating Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for US X No one under 17 years of age Movie broadcasts CE ce co Canadian English Rating Set Select Back Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian English Rating adjustments are not available Press the gt Il button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian English ratings C Children C8 Children 8 years or older G General Programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 years or older 18 Adult programming www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Canadian French Rating
46. et 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 graphic card s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode See the table below for the factory preset resolutions Also see Resolution through RGB Input chart below for the best resolution available through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution 99 941 25 175 Windows e eo oo fm ON Ce omme eo raras 7 rr o 0 aro o Note P positive N negative O Primary mode 75 000 31 500 Windows 60 317 40 000 Windows 50 000 Windows 72 188 75 000 49 500 Windows 60 004 65 000 Windows 70 069 75 000 Windows 75 029 78 750 Windows 70 087 DOS Uu Z U Z Z U TU U Z Z Z U U Z Z U U vI ZIZ 59 934 138 50 Windows Resolution through RGB Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer your TV set is equipped to have the 1366x768 resolution display through this connection using the following timing 138 5MHz The following parameters are often the values required by the software or programs to set up the display women 4 2 tora 8 mer e 28 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Media Port With the Multimedia Viewer
47. f different frequencies pitches SRS TSHD Starting from lowest to the highest pitch they are 120 Hz 500Hz 1 5 kHz 5 kHz and 10 kHz SRS TruVolume 222 2 1 Press lt or gt to select the frequency to be adjusted Digital Audio Out 2 Use A or Y to adjust to adjust the selected frequency to your preference Adjust Audio Equalizer pe ea ie ps Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will attenuate the am ce EY cS cm freq uen cy Enter Select Back Select Note The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is set to Off Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS True Surround HD surround sound process Choose from On or Off Note When SRS TSHD is ON Equalizer adjustments are not available SRS TruVolume When the programming switches to a commercial or when changing from channel to channel volume fluctuations occur When turned ON SRS TruVolume provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF Optical connector when used with a Receiver Amplifier Home Theater system Select to choose from OFF Dolby Digital or PCM Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System Version 3 25 2009 43 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M
48. hes 42 and larger VIZIO will generally cover the transportation charges to perform an on site swap of the original unit with the replacement unit For displays under forty two inches 42 the customer is responsible for the transportation charges to VIZIO s service center VIZIO will be responsible for the return transportation charges from the service center to the customer Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions Mail In Warranty Repair Procedure Mail In Warranty Repair generally is performed on displays which are smaller than 30 inches If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a mail in repair may be performed the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and mail in repair instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty The customer will be provided with instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center The original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO must be utilized The cost of shipping to VIZIO s service center is at the customer s expense After the product is repaired and tested the VIZIO service center will ship the unit back to the customer at VIZIO s expense V
49. hortcomings of the signal source Auto Phase for Component input only ols The TV will automatically look for the phase of the signal to fine tune enn ease the picture Parental If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing you can do this by turning on the Parental Control Selected programs movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV To select the options in the Parental sub menu press P Il Enter a password to Rating Enable access the Parental menu The default password set in the factory is 0000 Note The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is set to HDMI US TV Rating A new menu will be displayed showing the following Parental settings US Movie Rating Rating Enable Select from ON or OFF If set to OFF you will not be able to set the US TV US Movie Canadian English or Canadian French Ratings Canadian English Rating Select channels to block Channel Block EE Block individual channels from being displayed Enter Select Back Version 3 25 2009 49 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual US TV Rating AE Note When Rating Enable is OFF US TV Rating adjustments are not ter available Sy Press the PII button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by TV G mf the following US TV ratings TV PG ul ll el et TV 14 m m m TV MA m m Y All children Y7 Older children mi Allow
50. ide 1 back 1 side 1x RGB 1x S Video 1x Media Port USB Outputs 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio 1x Stereo Audio Features HDMI v1 3 1080P HDTV Dynamic Contrast Ratio technology Noise reduction MTS stereo decoder Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM Signal Compatibility 480i SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080P HDTV Channel skip Video input naming capability Closed caption Parental control V Chip 2 0 Programmable Timer ATSC Clear QAM tuner NTSC video decoding via RF or composite video 3 2 or 2 2 reverse pull down Motion adaptive de interlace Progressive video scan via component video VGA HDMI HDTV via HDMI or component video FHDTV via HDMI or component video Color temperature adjustments of 6500K 9300K 11000K Independent Red Green Blue adjustments for color temperature fine tuning Signal Compatibility 480i SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080P FHDTV Computer support at 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1360x768 1920x1080 via VGA Computer support at 640x480 1920x1080 via HDMI SRS TSHD SRS TruVolume PIP Multimedia Port Detachable Base VL420M only e MEMC 120Hz Panel e SRS TruVolume SRS TSHD DCR e OPC 2xBuilt in 10W Speakers 50 000 hours to half the original brightness 58 Special Features Speakers Panel Life www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100 240Vac at 50 60Hz Power Consumption VL420M 17
51. ideo devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box through these all digital connectors There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the HDTV 2 RGB PC Connect the video and audio from a computer here A cable with a 1 8 mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed if sound is also transmitted with this signal 3 S VIDEO AV1 Connect composite or S Video video devices such as a VCR or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source There is an additional AV port on the side of the HDTV 4 DTV TV Connect to an antenna or digital cable no Cable Box for Digital TV For digital TV stations in your area visit www antennaweb org 5 AUDIO OUT a OPTICAL When digital TV is selected for viewing the audio associated with the programming will be available on the SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theater system b ANALOG L R Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external device such as a home theater system external amplifier or stereo Speakers can not be connected directly here 6 HDMI 3 Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device use a DVI HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to the L R AUDIO here Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI DVI cables are available for purchas
52. io Adjust e TV TV Tuner Setup e Setup Global Settings 3 Press gt Il to select the option or feature you want to adjust Once the menu option is displayed press or Y on the remote control to select one of the items to adjust 5 Press ll to select and then press lt or gt to adjust the selection 6 Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if adjustments have been completed 7 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Picture Menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control Press or Y on the remote control to highlight the Picture menu and then press Il to select it Press A or Y on the remote control to select a Picture menu option Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or on the remote control to adjust the setting Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed eee ete a Picture Mode Choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball and Baseball Brightness Backlight The Backlight level adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance Contract of the picture but does not affect the Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture Brightness The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail i
53. ir process which includes the repair diagnosis dispatching the technician shipping the replacement part s and arranging the appointment with the customer is completed within approximately 3 to 5 business days pending availability of these factors If it is determined the product can not be repaired on site the customer will be required to ship the unit to VIZIO s service center per the below warranty replacement procedure VIZIO is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of the product However some standard installation may be performed during the on site repair at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions Warranty Replacement Procedure Warranty Replacement generally is performed on displays which are determined to be economically unrepairable If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a repair is not economically possible based on certain manufacturing defects in materials and or workmanship and or at VIZIO s option and sole discretion the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and replacement instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty For displays forty two inc
54. is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen The center of the image is not stretched gt Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen When watching a widescreen 1 78 1 source program or movie the C display image fills the TV screen If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom Zoom 2 Zooms in by 14 to crop the top and bottom bars for 2 35 1 film resolutions For 480i p 4 3 only Note When in PIP POP the screen is fixed in Zoom1 mode O o www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important ile 2 Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV Do not use volatile solvent such as toluene rosin and alcohol to clean the TV Such chemicals may damage the housing screen glass and remote control and cause paint to peel Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control Use a soft cloth for cleaning If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning Cleaning the Screen
55. izio TV back Stand Neck already attached Bottom view a www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual ide Up Vour HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about 170W AVG for the VL420M 205W AVG for the VL470M Use the included power cord When an extension cord is required use one with the correct power rating The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised Your HDTV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping For proper ventilation you must allow space between the back of your HDTV and the wall If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall see below for additional information Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity dust or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components Install your HDTV in a level landscape orientation with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage VIZIO offers professional installation services Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 or www VIZIO com Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall follow the instructions below 1 Remove the stand base and neck Note To remove the base from the neck unscrew thumbscrew on bottom 2 Mount your HDTV on the wall a Dis
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57. k of your HDTV Connect the audio cables on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Note Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Note You can also connect the VCR or Video Camera to the AV2 connection on the side of the HDTV Version 3 25 2009 25 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Connecting an External Receiver Amp s L Gumi AUDIO OUT 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp 2 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver Amp and Picture connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors at the rear of the HDTV Audio Mode 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp gt 4 Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the TV On Screen Display OSD menu 5 Press V on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu then press P Il to select 6 Press V on the remote control to select SPEAKERS 7 Press on the remote control to select OFF so the sound from Festen the HDTV will be routed through your Receiver Amp system on om N ote Enter Select Exit e Refer to your Receiver Amp user manual to
58. lideshow Thumbnail Size Set the size of the preview pictures thumbnails in the menu Choose from Small Medium or Large Info When set to on information about the picture briefly appears on the TV Music Settings When listening to music you can adjust various settings including selecting an audio mode choosing repeat options etc Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control The Music menu will be displayed 3 Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight Music menu option and then press lt or gt to adjust the setting 4 Press the MENU button once to close the menu Sort By You can choose to sort the songs by File Title Genre Artist or Album Play Mode Play Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the play sequence mode Repeat Single will play a single song once and stop playing at the end of that song Sequence will play the songs in the order they are listed on your USB device Audio Mode until you stop it and Shuffle will play the songs in random order until you stop it info Repeat When set to On the music will continue playing until you stop it Select the Me sorting method cS EN sec Back Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic and Jazz to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played Info When set to on information about the song briefly appears on the TV on www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M
59. metHD2 mp4 HelmetHD3 avi HelmetHD4 mpg HelmetHD5 wmv HelmetHD6 wma HelmetHD7 wma HelmetHD8 wma HelmetHD9 mpg MP Enter ME Select Exit to resume normal playback 6 When finished press EXIT once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to the main menu File Name Genre Artist UnknownArtist 02 UnknownArtist E UnknownArtist 04 UnknownArtist 05 UnknownArtist 06 UnknownArtist 07 UnknownArtist 08 UnknownArtist 09 UnknownArtist 10 EN exit Select ER 30 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings including slideshow picture duration etc Insert a USB device and select the Picture Folder Press the MENU button on the remote control The Picture menu will be displayed 3 Press or Y on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option and then press or to adjust the setting 4 Press the MENU button once to close the menu NO Slideshow Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the slideshow mode Single will show all of the pictures once and stop the slideshow after displaying the last picture Sequence will show your pictures in the order they are listed on your USB device until you stop the slideshow and Shuffle will show your pictures in random order until you stop the slideshow Press Il to begin the slideshow Press EXIT t
60. mote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet 10 meters from the front of the receiver window 30 to the left and right 20 up and down VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources Avoid humidity If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all check the batteries If the batteries are low or exhausted replace them with fresh batteries When not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries Do not take the batteries apart heat them or throw them into a fire Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress such as striking or dropping it Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent Wipe it with a clean damp cloth Version 3 25 2009 17 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should Use The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays conne iioi Connector Description Quality type p Best HDMI provides an interface between any audio video a source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver digital and a digital
61. mpensation ME MC which suppresses motion judder or stuttering of the image when the camera pans across a scene or there is horizontal motion in the scene Choose from Off Low Middle or High Film Mode Choose from Auto or Off When set to Auto the TV will detect the cadence for example at 24 frames second for film or normal video at 60 fps When set to Off it will stay at 60 fps Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press either lt or gt to make the selection and then press Il to accept it Note Only settings under the Picture menu will be reset 7 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Rudio Menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press or Y on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu and then press P Il to select it 3 Press or Y on the remote control to select an Audio menu option 4 Once the menu option is highlighted press or on the remote control to adjust the setting 5 Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz Equalizer o o o o To select the options in the Equalizer sub menu press the II button A new menu will be displayed Balance showing the volumes o
62. n darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out Adjust the intensity of the Backlight Lamps Contrast BE cam The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture If the contrast is too low the gt picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture Tint The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance In most cases the default middle position is correct If people s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist This adjustment is helpful when viewing Standard Definition sources Version 3 25 2009 41 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the Advanced Video sub menu press the II button or the gt button new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture Choose from the Off Low Medium or Strong setting Noise Reduction Color Enhan
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65. ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 Shielded interface cables and AC power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits 3 The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference Version 3 25 2009 57 m www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information Specifications VL420M 42 02 Diagonal 16 9 Aspect Ratio VL470M 46 96 Diagonal 16 9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel Dot Pitch VL420M 0 4845mm H x 0 4845mm V VL470M 0 5415mm H x 0 5415mm V Display Compatibility FHDTV 1080P Colors 1 06 Billion Brightness 500nits cd m typical Contrast 1400 1 DCR 50 000 1 Response Time 5ms typical Viewing Angle 178 horizontal vertical Inputs 1x RF 2x Component and stereo audio one stereo 2x Composite Video and stereo audio one audio shared with Composite input stereo audio shared with Component input 4x HDMI 3 back 1 s
66. ny cable satellite or off air antenna connections are secure Also verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector 1 Press the power button on the remote control The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white 2 There are 3 options for selecting your programming a If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA input you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control or by selecting TV from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control b If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by an HDMI cable select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control or by selecting HDMI from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control c 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 COMP button on the remote control or by selecting Component from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control Note You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Each press of the HDMI or COMP button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs Press the button until the input associated with the device you wish to view
67. o cable connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Select HDMI 3 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection 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 Using Component Video Better Sar SET TOP BOX Turn off your HDTV and set top box Connect the component cables green blue and red from your set top box to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of your HDTV Connect the audio cables white and red from your set top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back of your HDTV Turn on your HDTV and set top box Press COMP on the remote control to view the content 20 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Using S Video Better O fF Turn off your HDTV and set top box 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your set top box to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white
68. o obtain warranty service PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover the following cosmetic defects damage malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit improper or faulty installation abuse operation contrary to furnished instructions operation on incorrect power supplies products not supplied by VIZIO modification alteration improper servicing or tampering damage from fire water lightning power surges abnormal environmental conditions or other acts of nature normal wear and tear unsatisfactory visual or audio performance not caused by a manufacturing defect or displays with a missing or unreadable serial number Operation of the display for commercial purposes or in applications or uses for which the display is not intended is not covered by this limited warranty Image Sticking caused by static images on the www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual screen for extended periods and or excessive brightness and contrast levels is not covered by this limited warranty Installation removal transportation and reinstallation of a display and routine maintenance and cleaning are not covered by this limited warranty THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURA
69. o stop the slideshow Slideshow with Music Choose from Off Single Sequence and Shuffle to set the slideshow with 4 music mode The music will automatically stop when the slideshow stops Slideshow with Music Press PII to begin the slideshow Press EXIT to stop the slideshow Music file browser Music file browser Audio Mode Select the slideshow music Press to browse for music on your USB device that you want playing during the slideshow The Slideshow with Music Repeat option above must be set to Single Sequence and Shuffle for this option to work Select the Slideshow sequence mode Audio Mode BE MENU Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz to adjust the overall quality of nese the audio being played during the slideshow Repeat Choose from On or Off to repeat the slideshow Duration Sort By You can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date File Date or alphabetically File A Z Effect Thumbnail Size Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on the screen during the slideshow Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds Info Select the file sorting method ol BN eno Select Back Version 3 25 2009 31 www VIZIO com 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 one picture to another during a s
70. on your TV Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor Replace dead batteries with new ones Make sure you have selected TV mode on the remote control If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window For best image quality view HD wide screen programs where possible 54 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual If HD content is not available view Standard Definition from a digital source e Standard analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV so you will see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had You cannot see a picture Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV If your HDTV is connected to a computer press any button on your keyboard to wake your computer If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window You see a distorted picture or You may be getting inte
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72. ontent characteristics as well as other factors VC 1 WMV9 WMA8 V2 WMV3 WVC1 Version 3 25 2009 29 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual 1 Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos music and movies into the Media Port on the left hand side of your HDTV If a USB device is already connected press the MEDIA button on the remote control A message will appear asking if you want to play multimedia content 2 Press lt or gt to highlight OK and then press Il to select it 3 Press lt or gt to highlight the folder that contains the content you want to see or hear and then press Il to select it A sub menu will be displayed showing the folders and files that are on your USB device Picture 4 Press or gt to highlight the folder or file you want to play and then press Il to select it The file will being playing 5 While playing videos or music fast forward or fast reverse by pressing or P Do you want to play multimedia content ME Select Exit a Press lt or gt twice CES VIDEO HelmetHD1 mp4 0001 0009 and the speed will increase 5x The display at the bottom will show or Ki b Press or gt three Y Se st E times and the speed e i will increase 20x The display at the bottom will show W or Kul c Press or gt again Q Q Q gt gt gt 7 7 A at TL TELA TLLA TELLI CELH CEL us PT HelmetHD1 mp4 Hel
73. ower cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock e Do not install your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock e Follow instructions for moving your HDTV Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV e When unplugging your HDTV hold the power plug not the cord Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock When your HDTV will not be used for an extended period of time unplug the power cord e To reduce risk of electric shock do not touch the connector with wet hands e Insert batteries in accordance with instructions Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator e f any of the following occurs contact the dealer o The power cord fails or frays Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way O O O o The performance of your HDTV changes substantially Version 3 25 2009 3 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenma Grounding If an outside antenna satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV make sure that the
74. owing AV1 options TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 AV2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 and HDMI 4 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 Turn on your Cable Box VCR External TV Tuner or RGB Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your HDMI1 HDTV If there is no picture make sure you have selected the correct input on the HDTV HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 If the selected input is RF you should be aware that the HDTV needs to be on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR Cable Box External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver please refer to Owner or User s Manual of such equipment for details Note Your HDTV will display the television station or program selected by the cable box VCR external tuner or satellite receiver Use the remote control that came with that component to change programs or channels If the service being used is the one which setup includes a box with two outputs for two different distant rooms then scanning channels will help you to find the signal Be aware that the channel to be selected varies from provider to provider You may have to call your provider to get the specific channel when using your HDTV Some examples of these channels are 105 106 115 and 116 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture Sharpness 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Menu display The Picture Menu is highlighted Press Il to select i
75. r Satellite Boxes with DVI ooooccoonccncccccncncccnnonoconcnnacononanonononcnnnnos 20 Using Component Video Better oooocccooocnoccocnocococonocnonononanncononcnnonanononannnnonarnnononnnnnnnnns abad 20 Using S VIDEO Bateria odie cita 21 Using Composite Video Good rrrrrrrnnnnrvnrnnnvnvnnnrnnnnnnvnrnnnrrnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnanssnnnnnsnnnnnnennnnnsnnnnnssnnnnsnmusnnnnn 21 Using Coaxial Antenna GO0d rrrrrrnnnrnnnnnnvrrnnnnrvnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnnennnnnrnnnnnnennnnnsrnnnnnennnnnsnnnnnssnnnnamunsennn 21 House Coaxial EEE Pu 22 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV oooccccconccncccccnnononnnconannnos 22 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR rrararnnnnnrnnnnnrrvnnnnrnnnnnnenrnnnrnrnnnennnnnrennnnsnnrnnsnennnssnnnnnnee 22 Connecting Your DVD Player usina ria 23 GE AONI BOST EE EEE SEE dean 23 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI rrannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnrnnnrrnnnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnennnnrnennnsnennnansennnnnennnnn 23 Using Component Video Better oooocococococccoconccconococonnnnonannnonanonononnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnonnnemaninnas 24 Using S Video BEE Luupsenemsime sedan dsivdnedessinnda bn dsmdedspedrieindsdnsgednkkdsnee 24 Using Composite AV Video G00d ccccooccccccocnccccocnconoconononcnnnnnnononnncnnnnnronononrnnonnnnnonnnrnnnnnrnnrrnnnnrnomenas 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video CaMera coocccccoccnncnoccncnoccnnnonconcnnncnnonnncnnnnnrnn
76. r to the HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR O A DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR 2 Connect the Output to TV RF Out or Antenna Out connector on the rear of your VCR to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control Note If you have an off air antenna or cable TV connect it to the Antenna In connector on the rear of your VCR gt www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV HDMI Component S Video and Composite AV inputs Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Using HDMI Best For optimal results DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV HDMI HDMI 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote
77. rference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles hear unusual sound or fluorescent lights If you have not mounted it on the wall try moving your HDTV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem The picture has abnormal Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV patterns Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of your HDTV i e resolution If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window The display image does not If you are in RGB mode Computer make sure that H Size and V Position in cover the entire screen the On Screen Display OSD are set correctly If you are using TV AV1 AV2 or Component with 480i input press WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes You can see a picture but you Press Volume Up on the remote control cannot hear sound Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers are set to off Make sure that headphones are not connected Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV The TV has pixels dots that Your HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision are always dark or colored technology
78. riginal purchaser during the initial thirty 30 day period following the date of purchase A VIZIO return authorization number must first be obtained as provided below The refund will be the purchase price actually paid by the purchaser less a ten percent 10 restocking fee per each item returned Shipping and handling are not refundable The return authorization number must first be obtained from VIZIO s Customer Service by emailing CustomerSupport VIZlO com or by calling 949 428 2525 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com Products must be returned to the address specified by VIZIO Customer Service and must be shipped in the original packaging with freight prepaid to VIZIO and must be received in new and unused condition The return authorization number must be included in the packaging VIZIO reserves the right to assess fees for any damaged or missing parts in addition to the ten percent 10 restocking fee Return authorization numbers are valid for only fifteen 15 days from issuance The customer is responsible for and must prepay all shipping charges and shall assume all risk of loss or damage to the product while in transit to VIZIO If the product is returned to VIZIO i without a VIZIO return authorization number and or ii beyond the fifteen 15 day period and or
79. service or replacement whichever is later How to Obtain Warranty Service To obtain warranty service contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at TechSupportQVIZIO com via phone at 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 or via postal mail at VIZIO Technical Support 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 You must provide the model serial number and date of purchase VIZIO Technical Support is available from 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if defects or damages are covered by this limited warranty In case of a claim that is not covered by this warranty you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the service technician or service center Parts and service labor that are VIZIO s responsibility under this limited warranty will be provided without charge All other service is at the customer s expense VIZIO reserves the right to charge the customer for any service call for anything not covered by this limited warranty Before you ask for warranty service please review your User Manual You may avoid a service call and a service charge Please refer to the reverse side of this page for additional information regarding how t
80. t Use the A or Y buttons to scroll to the Advanced Video option Reset Picture Mode 2 Press the gt button to select it 3 Use either A or Y to scroll to the Color Temperature option 4 Press the gt button to select it Sub menu for Advanced Picture Settings 5 Press either or to change setting to Normal and then press the ma meno MENU button repeatedly until the Picture Mode is displayed Enter Select Back 6 Press either or to change the Picture mode option to Standard Noa Raduchon 7 Press either A or Y to scroll to the TV option and then press II to Color Enhancement select it Advanced Adaptive Luma 8 Press either A or Y to scroll to Time Zone and then press either lt or gt to set the proper Time Zone of your area Backlight Control 9 Press Y to scroll down to Daylight Saving and then press either lt or to set to On or Off b Menu for White Balance Adjustment 10 Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed an co oo Enter Select Back Your new HDTV is now ready to use Enjoy your TV watching Time Zone 4 Channel Info Automatically Adjust Electronic Program Guide for Daylight Saving Status ag m Select Back Version 3 25 2009 37 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV please make sure that a
81. t TV AV Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 either Composite or S Video input COMP Press this button to select Component 1 and Component 2 inputs HDMI Press this button to select the HDMI input By pressing it repeatedly you will go through all HDMI inputs in sequence II Press this button to display the Channel List In Multi Media mode press this button to select folders and files and to play pause a slideshow playing music or movies A Y gt These buttons are used to navigate the OSD menu They will also be used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off or on MENU Use this button for the On Screen Display OSD menu When it is used within a menu selection pressing this button will select the feature after it has been highlighted EXIT Press this button to exit from the On Screen Display OSD menu VOL A V This button turns the volume up or down CH A V This button changes the channels up or down MUTE This button turns the sound on and off MEDIA Press this button to view pictures listen to music or watch movies on a USB drive connected to the Multi Media port on the side of the HDTV LAST This button recalls the previously viewed channel If the On Screen Display OSD menu is being used this button will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to your program when you press it repeatedly NUM
82. television DTV over a single cable Best digital o Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to watch TV programming analog Best Y rd Ear RGB PC VGA This is most commonly used for PC input Better 0 KG K Ge amp Component Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S video because the three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels analog S Video AV1 Combining the three video signals into two channels S Video provides a sharper image than Good Composite video but is not as good as Component video analog Composite AV1 amp 2 All three video signals are combined into one channel thus making the image less sharp than Component or S Video Note For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide a 18 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV HDMI Component Composite or Coax RF Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Refer to your set top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator Using HDMI Best HDMI E HDMI 1 SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for optimal results
83. the COMP button on the remote control Note You can also connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections on the side of the HDTV Using S Video Better 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Using an audio cable connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S Video output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of the HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player D Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual Using Composite AV Video Good TT Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player Connect the Video cable yellow from your DVD player to the S VIDEO AV1 jack on the back of your HDTV Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the S VIDEO AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Connecting Your VER or Video Camera G a Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera Connect the S VIDEO cable from your VCR or video camera to the S VIDEO jack on the bac
84. tunity to save Exit Espa ol EG Select Next Initial Setup Mode Setting energy e Press the gt Il button on the EB Select Next Exit remote control to go to the next screen Initial Setup Mode Setting f If Retail Mode is selected by Are you sure you want to use Retail Switch to Home Mode mistake the next option will allow mode Energy Saving can be you to switch your selection back achieved through home mode Use Retail Mode to Home Mode g Press the P II button on the remote control to go to the next screen BA Select Next Exit ry 34 www VIZIO com VIZIO VL420M VL470M User Manual At this point if a set top box from your cable or satellite service company is being used press the II button on the remote control and select Skip Scan Otherwise continue with next step h The Tuner screen will be displayed If you are using Cable Service with no box press the Y button on the remote control to choose CABLE i Press the II button on the remote control to go to the next screen j The Channel Scan screen will be displayed default choice is Scan k Press the gt Il button on the remote control to start the search for available channels If you do not want to scan for channels at this time press the V button on the remote control to highlight Skip Scan and then press the II button The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog NTSC and Digit
85. wer source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company e Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations e The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified For more information contact your dealer e Your HDTV is equipped with a three pronged grounded plug a plug with a third grounding pin This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet This is a safety feature If your outlet does not accommodate the three pronged have an electrician install the correct outlet or use an adapter to ground your HDTV safely Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug e When connected to a power outlet power is always flowing into your HDTV To totally disconnect power unplug the power cord ZAR e The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of your HDTV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV a 2 Y www VIZIO com VI
86. you can enjoy digital content such as photos music and movies on your HDTV using a USB flash drive connected to the Media Port on the left hand side of the TV USB drives that are USB 2 0 and FAT or FAT 32 are supported but the Media Port does not support hard drives or USB hubs If your USB drive is oversized and does not physically fit in the Media Port use a USB extension cable Connect one end of the cable to your USB drive and the other end to the Media Port Supported File Extensions Video asf wmv avi mp4 mov mpg mpeg vob DVD Audio mp3 Image jpg jpeg up to 17 000 x 10 000 pixels Readable Data Format FAT and FAT32 Maximum folder depth Folders can be up to 20 levels deep The first folder on the drive is Level 1 A folder within that folder is Level 2 a folder within that folder is Level 3 etc Display Limits The Multimedia Viewer will show the first 1000 folders and 1000 files in the list Supported File Formats The following are the supported file formats that can be played on your HDTV Media server content protected by digital rights management such as WMDRM10 Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10 may not play H 264 AVC Up to 1920 x 1080 WMV7 WMV1 WMA 7 V1 WMV8 WMV2 Sa Up to 1920 x 1080 H 264 AVC Up to 1920 x 1080 Note Even the supported format files listed above may or may not play properly or completely depending on the USB device bit rate stream and other c

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