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1. 10 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Viet ane 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV e The power consumption of your HDTV is about 75W average 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 e Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping e For proper ventilation you must allow a 1 space between the back of your HDTV and the wall e Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity dust or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components e Install your HDTV in a level landscape orientation with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage e If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall see below for additional information e Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 or www VIZIO com Version 2 23 2010 11 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV 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 f
2. 5 Point the remote control at the DVD player and press POWER The DVD player will turn off If the DVD player does nat turn off repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer Notes e If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes e Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality Programming your Home Theater System 1 Turn on the Home Theater System 2 Press and release the AUDIO button on your VIZIO universal remote control 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice 4 Find the programming code for your Home Theater System and enter it using the number buttons If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed 5 Point the remote control at the Home Theater System and press POWER The Home Theater System will turn off If the Home Theater System does not turn off repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer Notes e If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes e Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality Version 2 23 2010 51 www VIZIO com Programming your Cable or Satellite Set T
3. Adjust brightness contrast or backlight Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Wrong or abnormal colors Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu appear 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 Control buttons do not work e Press only one button at a time e Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode There appear to be image e If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make quality issues 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 If HD content is not available view Standard Definition from a digital source 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 the AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Press
4. 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 Select the folder or files that you want to play Press the MENU button on the remote control The Video menu will be displayed Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight Video menu option and then press lt or to adjust the setting 5 Press the MENU button once to close the menu RIN Sort By You can choose to sort the videos by Type Date or File Name Play Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the video sequence mode 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 until you stop it Shuffle will play the videos in random order until you stop it Repeat When set to On the video s will continue playing until you stop it Picture Mode Choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball and Baseball to adjust the overall quality of the picture Press OK to enter the Picture sub menus for additional adjustments to video See Picture Menu adjustment section below Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the screen e 4 3 videos choose Normal Panoramic Zoom or Zoom2 e 16 9 videos choose Stretch Zoom1 or Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic Jazz and Soft to adjust the o
5. Keep the batteries away from children and pets Remote Control Range VIZIO Remote Control Precautions Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the best response to the remote signal Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor The effective range of the remote control is approximately 22 feet 7 meters from the front of the remote control sensor 30 to the left and right 20 up and down 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 16 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER O Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode Press it again to return to the Standby mode Device Buttons e DVD Press to select a DVD player that has been programmed to work with this remote e AUDIO Press to select a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier that has been programmed to work
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10. When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian French Rating adjustments are not available 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 44 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Alt Rating Region This setting is not used It is reserved for future rating systems Block Unrated TV Block programming that does not have a rating Change PIN UNLOCK Menu Only 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 Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The Reset Locks feature does NOT reset the password RESET LOCKS UNLOCK Menu Only Return all Parental Control lock settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press lt or to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Menu Language Select to change the language of the menu The default is English You can also select French or Spanish Time amp Local Settings Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct time is shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct time is shown after pr
11. When set to Auto the TV will detect the cadence for example at 24 frames second for film or normal video at 60 fps e Backlight Control 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 e Ambient Light Sensor Choose Off Low Medium or High When set to Low Medium or High your HDTV will automatically adjust to light changes in the room 38 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture 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 OK to accept it Note Only settings under the Picture will be reset PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so 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 Note PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in Parental Controls is set to Off PIP Mode Select from Off PIP Picture inside picture 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 Source Select the input source for the sub screen
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13. 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI SIDE RGB and Media a After you have stepped Power Off through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning Exit Press to close the Quick Menu Power Off Press to turn your HDTV off Note The Jag wheel does not operate in the OSD menu Please use your remote control to change your HDTV settings 14 www VIZIO com Side Panel Connections 1 Rear Panel Connections Insert a FAT FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures Service port for use by a professional service technician HDMI SIDE Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or 1 Set Top Box through this all digital connector There are additional HDMI connectors on the back VIZIO M421NV User Manual 9 COMPONENT Y PC Pr Cr AUDIO CR OGD OO ER S RETTEN A AUDIO OUT Sie ee _ ALI DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA HDMI 1 2 and 3 Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set Top Box through this all digital connector There is an additional HDMI connector on the side AV Connect Composite video devices such as a VCR or game console Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source COMPONENT Y Pb Cb Pr Cr with L R Audio Connect Component video devices such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here AUDIO OUT e OPTICAL When digital TV is selected for viewing the audio associated with the programming will be available on the S PDIF Op
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16. A A A E R E 50 A IO E 50 Eet Eege 50 Clear Memory Factory Default EE 50 Start Setup Wizard PORRO ER UU UE EP ENTRE 50 CHAPTER 9 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 51 Using a Cable or Satellite BOX Remote E 51 Programming other ee 51 Programming your Blu Ray or DVD Player E 91 Programming your Home Theater System sn 91 Programming your Cable or Satellite Set Top Box 92 Searching for Device COS ee an a 52 Reset Remote to Factory SELS ctas 52 Remote COMORES pidas 53 TAV GON OEE matas E E e a 53 Cable BOr COIG E 59 Converters Decoders IPTV Satellite Receiver Code 55 PVR Codes Blu Ray DVD Codes DVD VCR Player Codes DVD Player Codes 56 Amplifier Receiver Tuner DEE ergi Seege ege 57 8 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Game CO CS po lia 58 Audio Acc ssory OJOS sete ad rin io don este de ears 58 Video Accessory Codes VCR CODOS EE 59 CHAPTER 10 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING cccscceeeceeeeeeceeeeseeseceeeeeeaees 61 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control cocina aa 61 T OUDISS ROC OO ae deis didas 61 Telephone e leie EE ele EN 64 COAST eed eeesedeeueesesiencte os 65 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement iii 65 CHAPTER TI SPECIECA KIEM 66 CNG AU ONS ee 66 Be PO e E e e E 68 KE eler TOO ROB MR de ae aa ee ns en on ratas 68 WARRANTY a en ii 69 INDE de en 70 Version 2 23 2010 9 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Openin
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19. 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 WMV7 WMV1 WMV8 WMV2 WMA7 V1 VC 1 WMV9 WMA8 V2 WMV3 WVC1 Up to 1920 x 1080 Up to 1920 x 1080 Up to 1920 x 1080 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 content characteristics as well as other factors Version 2 23 2010 29 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Accessing Multimedia Content 1 Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos music and movies into the USB port on the side of your HDTV If a USB device is already connected press MEDIA on the remote control A message will appear asking if you want to play multimedia content Press to highlight OK and then press OK to select it The Multimedia folder will be displayed Press or gt to highlight Photo Music or Video and the press OK to select it A menu will be displayed s
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21. Polarity A N Pixel Rate MHz Refresh Rate Hz CO www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non commercial usage and ninety 90 days of commercial use If a VIZIO product is defective within the warranty period VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its sole option and discretion To obtain warranty service contact VIZIO Technical Support via email TechSupport VIZIO com or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO 877 698 4946 from 6 00AM to 9 00PM Monday through Friday and 8 00AM to 4 00PM Saturday and Sunday Pacific Time or visit www VIZIO com Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required Parts and Labor There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period Replacement parts and units may be new or recertified at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Replacement parts and units are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety 90 days from warranty service or replacement whichever is later Types of Service Units 30 or larger will usually be serviced in home In home service requires complete and easy access to the unit and does not include de installation or re installation of the prod
22. The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen HDMI 1 AV HDMI 2 Composite EE HDMI 3 HDMI SIDE TV RGB Computer GREEN E Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes Position Select where you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen Choose from Top Left Top Right Bottom Left and Bottom Right Size Set the size of the PIP window Choose from Small Medium or Large Audio Select which source will play the audio Choose from the Main screen or the PIP sub screen Version 2 23 2010 39 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Settings Menu Adjust various option including audio settings tuner settings e g channel scan Parental Controls and Date and Time VIZIO 4 Settings Audio Audio Tuner Adjust audio options including balance equalizer and advanced audio dul settings Parental Controls Menu Language English Audio Mode Time amp Local Settings Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz CEC Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right Menu to adjust Audio controls 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 VIZIO TV Speakers Audio Turn the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn the Audio Mode 4 Flat gt internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Balan
23. TruSurround HD and TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc a This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default Home Use setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for Energy Star rating THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY VIZIO THE V LOGO WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE O 2010 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Version 2 23 2010 1 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits 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 b
24. in 1 Test 1 memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch 41 Test 2 comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see Press OK to select the channel to be skipped when using CH or CH An X will appear in channels you have selected to skip You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control To add the channel back press OK to remove the X Analog MTS This feature allows you to select the different languages the Soe oo eee ER SERRE broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching This signal is usually Spanish Choose from Mono Stereo or SAP Test 3 Test 4 Test 5 7 amp amp amp 42 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have connected to your HDTV when you press INPUT For example if you have a Blu Ray DVD player connected to the HDMI 1 input you can have the input label read HDMI 1 BluRay instead of just HDMI 1 You can select Input Source from nine preset labels Input Labels To use one of the nine preset labels 1 Select nput Source and then press OK to show the list of inputs 2 Press Y to select the input label you want to change and then press OK 3 Press Y to select Input Labels and then press OK to show the list of nine preset labels 4 Press Y to select the new input label name and then press OK 5 If Custom
25. is selected press Y to select the label name Select Input source and then press OK A keyboard will open allowing you to enter a custom name up to 10 characters VIZIO 4 Name Input Parental Controls Vee If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing you can do this 4 Parental Controls by turning on the Parental Control Selected programs movies and Lock channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has Unlock been entered and accepted by the TV Note The Parental Controls are divided into LOCK and UNLOCK menus To activate or lock parental controls use the LOCK menu To deactivate or unlock parental controls use the UNLOCK menu Navigating Lock and Unlock Menus To access or navigate the LOCK menu you must use the Jag Wheel NEC Control on the side of the TV Turn the wheel forward or backward to depressing ihe weet confor of the TN highlight a menu option then press the wheel to select The remote control buttons do not control the LOCK menu To access or navigate the UNLOCK menu you can use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote Enter your PIN when prompted VIZIO 4 Parental Lock Controls Lock and Unlock Menu Functions Rating Enable Channel Locks Rating Enable USA TV Select ON or OFF If set to OFF you will not be able to set the US USA Movie TV US Movie Canadian English or Canadian French Ratings CAN English CAN French Alt Rating Region Block
26. mn es een ns ms 25 CONS CO COR e e O poe OU UU E A 26 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 26 Connecting Your VCR Or Video CAMO Va aninicisaicninnsnneddiansedessannondauntusiainandehanienuedseauuivesoiaderuensdigwe mandawedaneaies 26 Connecting a Home Theater System AEN 27 Ile e oa E E 27 Connecting Ne CAD ee 27 T uming TY SC ACY SOM aes da data ce ae a EES 27 Using Opucal PDP a a ee a a dd 27 COATS CUI COM AA 28 ROB V OA nee a 28 APP E de 28 6 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual CHAPTER ENJOYING MULTIMEDIA occocccocconconcconconcconconcconconconncnnroncnancnnnonnrnnronaranronnrnnrons 29 Supported File oia e dd 29 Accessing Multimedia CA deus E 30 Adjusting PNOW Settings vs a e a e e o E 31 ele Ee Ee EE 31 ele ee VITE Ee 31 AUTO Rule GE 31 A o a 31 EE Eege ee ee eee eee oan are 31 RUN e EE 31 SIGESSMOW EMO EE 31 GIGI A Al SIZ iss ose a a ad 31 Jee VE 31 MUSIC e Sei de ia 32 SA A O EE E S Ee 32 VON 32 BSE DLEE AE E A EN A a 32 AUGO NOOC EE lindes 32 A RE RC A EN NN SR OR PRE 32 VID O SOUS dt ee roo en on ee 33 SO eenegen geen eeben 33 A SO ina A A TI dt ne te 33 o ene AE E E Ste eT ee E E E AE A eee eee eee 33 EIC MO ls e eee 33 o A A eee eer eer 33 AUTO INIA e ta 33 ie O recuse eee D De ee dt 33 CHAPTER ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS ooccoccocccocconccnnconconcconconaconconccanronnrnnrnnncannos 34 Using the On screen Display LE AE 34 AA 34 Ale Tal EE 35 NOMA sn Steerer
27. motion judder or stuttering of the image 4 Advanced Picture Smooth Motion Effect 4 Off gt when the camera pans across a scene or there is horizontal motion in the scene Choose from Off Low Real Cinema Mode Off Middle or High Noise Reduction Off e Real Cinema Mode MPEG NR Off The Real Cinema Mode option allows selection of the Color Enhancement Off type of compensation used for the Smooth Motion Adaptive Luma Off Effect option Choose from Off Precision and Smooth Film Mode Off e Noise Reduction Backlight Control Off This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the Ambient Light Sensor gn digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture Choose from Off Low Medium or High e MPEG NR Reduces white areas between color boundaries Choose from Off Low Medium or Strong Select level of Smooth Motion feature e Color Enhancement 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 Grn Flesh and Grn Blue e 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 e Film Mode Choose from Off or Auto When set to Off it will stay at 60 fps
28. stretching the black bars The top and the bottom of the image are cropped out though Panoramic When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode CD the 4 3 Aspect Ratio 1 33 1 source display image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen The center of the image is not stretched E Stretch When watching a widescreen program 1 78 1 source with black bars on the sides the display image will stretch to fill the TV screen People will appear wider than they really are 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 This mode is available only when watching a widescreen program Version 2 23 2010 35 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual CC Closed Caption Menu Adjust closed caption options Analog Closed Caption VIZIO A The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV Select from 4 Closed Caption Off CC1 CC2 CC3 and CC4 Closed Caption for regular TV is usually Analog Closed Caption 2 Off gt CC1 or CC2 Digital Closed Caption Off Digital CC Style As Broadcast Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV Select from CC1 CC2 CC3 CCA or CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 or Off Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV e Caption Style Select either As Broadcaster or Custom If Cust
29. to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program Color Buttons Yellow Blue Red amp Green e Yellow This button performs the same function as the A button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre programmed Cable Satellite Box DVR e Blue This button performs the same function as the B button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre programmed Cable Satellite Box DVR e Red bs button performs the same function as the C button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre programmed Cable Satellite Box DVR e Green This button performs the same function as the D button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre programmed Cable Satellite Box DVR VOL Press to turn the volume up or down MEDIA Use this button to access the USB drive to view your pictures Version 2 23 2010 17 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual MUTE Press to turn the sound on and off LAST Press to recall the previously viewed channel CH Press to change the channels up or down HDMI Press to select the HDMI input Press repeatedly to cycle between both TV HDMI inputs AV AV Press to select the AV input Comp TV Press to select the TV input HDMI 1 Number Button Pad Press to select a channel or enter a password SR INPUT Press to cycle through the vari
30. 0 Altitude 0 40 000 ft Dimensions 43 89 W x 27 58 H x 9 41 D with stand 43 89 W x 24 88 H x 1 99 D without stand 1114 7 x 700 4 x 239 1 mm with stand 1114 7 x 631 9 x 50 6 mm without stand Net Weight 39 51 Ibs with stand 36 4 Ibs without stand 17 9 kg with stand 16 5 kg without stand Gross Weight 48 88 lbs 22 17 kg Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Class B Energy Star 4 0 ATSC Spec A 65 ElA CEA 766 A Version 2 23 2010 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality 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 1 640 x 480 N N N 31 469 37 500 37 879 o o o 31 500 40 000 Windows 50 000 Windows 640 x 480 800 x 600 Note P positive N negative Primary mode 78 750 Windows 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 1920x1080 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 Address 1080 Front Porch 3 Back Porch ONE Frequency 59 934 Hz Sync
31. 0149 0062 0760 White Westinghouse 0209 0072 XR 1000 0035 0000 0072 Yamaha 0038 Zenith 0037 0039 0033 0000 0209 0479 1139 1479 ZT Group 1972 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1 Remove the power adapter cable from the TV 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the TV and remote control VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer 3 Wring liquid out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing 4 Wipe the TV and remote control with a dry cloth after cleaning Important e Do not use volatile solvent such as toluene rosin and alcohol Such chemicals may damage the housing screen glass and remote control and cause labeling to peel e The screen glass is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object e Donot press or tap the screen to avoid cracking Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically check the following troubleshooting guide for possible solutions 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 vizio com Receive the error message Press the INPUT button on the remote control to sele
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37. 4 3 videos choose Normal Wide or Zoom e 16 9 videos choose Normal Wide Zoom or Stretch 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 video briefly appears on the TV Version 2 23 2010 33 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On screen Display OSD The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can control all the function settings The OSD allows you to adjust contrast brightness and other settings The TV will save changes made to the settings even if the TV is turned off The OSD consists of several menu options The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source Note Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press MENU The OSD opens 2 Press gt A or Y on the remote control to select one of the menu options e Input e Wide e CC e Sleep Timer z Picture Picture e PIP e Settings A gt e Media d A Help Settings Media 3 Press OK to select the option or feature you want to adjust See 4 After the menu option is displayed press A or Y on the remote control to select one of the items to adjust 5 Press OK to select it and then press ak A or Y to adjust the selection 6 Press BACK once to return to th
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39. B VGA using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Note Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements Using HDMI 1 Turn off your HDTV and computer 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your computer and the other end to the HDMI 1 2 3 or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV 3 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on 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 your HDTV and your computer 5 Select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV 28 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 7 Enjoying Multimedia With the USB port you can enjoy digital content such as photos music and movies on your HDTV using a USB flash drive connected to the USB port on the left hand side of the TV USB drives that are USB 2 0 and FAT or FAT32 are supported but the Multi Media port does not support hard drives or USB hubs If your USB drive is oversized and does not physically fit in the port use a USB extension cable Connect one end of the cable to your USB drive and the other end to the USB 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
40. FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE VIZIO S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER 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 LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION 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 WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE CHECK www VIZIO com FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION Personal Data If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information ALL CONTENTS AND INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN HOME AND ALL SHIP IN WARANTY SERVICE If this occurs your product will be restored to you configured as originally purchased You will be responsible for restoring all applicable data and passwords Recovery and reinstallation of user data is not covered under this Limited Warranty In order to protect your personal information VIZIO recommends that you always clear all personal information from the unit before it is serviced regardless of the servicer ZERO BRIGHT PIXEL DEFECT GUARANTEE This policy cov
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42. Square Pants Jellyfish Catching ar 3 00 AM 3 30 AM Mon 27 Jun Not Rated Project Runway is an American reality television series on Lifetime Television previously on the Bravo network which focuses on fashion design and is hosted by model Heidi Klum The contestants compete with each other to create the best clothes and are usually restricted in time materials and theme Their designs are judged and one or more designers are eliminated each week 20 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays Based on your Home Theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Connection Quality type Connector Description HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types available Best and it s all done over one cable You get a great picture and cut down on digital your cable clutter HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your TV has HDMI this is the connection type you should be using Best digital l Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to watch TV programming This cable usually comes from your Cable box or right out of the wall analog analog The RGB VGA port allows you to connect your computer so you can use the TV as your monitor Component
43. 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 Turn SRS TruSurround HD On or Off Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Equalizer Settings sub menu press OK A new VIZIO VIZIO menu will be displayed showing the 4 Equalizer Settings 4 Equalizer Settings available equalizer functions Press lt ER Sea B EQ Mode eeng or to select Basic or Advanced e EQ Mode Basic Adjust Bass and Treble e EQ Mode Advanced Adjust boost or attenuation of different frequencies a gliese Starting from lowest to the highest they are 120 Hz 500Hz 1 5 kHz 5 kHz and 10 kHz 1 Press Y then or gt to select the frequency to be adjusted Press OK 2 Press A or Y to adjust the selected frequency to your preference Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will attenuate the frequency Note The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is set to Off Bass Treble 100HZ 300HZ 1KHZ 3KHZ 10KHZ Adjust Audio Equalizer Adjust Audio Equalizer Version 2 23 2010 41 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Tuner Note The tuner option can only be selected when your HDTV is in TV input mode Tuner Note The tuner option can only be selected when your HDTV is in TV
44. Unrated Shows Channel Locks Block individual channels from being displayed USA TV 43 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Note When Rating Enable is OFF the USA TV Rating adjustments are not available TV Y All children TV Y7 Older children TV G General audience TV PG Guidance suggested TV 14 Strongly cautioned TV MA Mature audience You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content A All sub ratings FV Fantasy violence VIZIO 4 Parental Unlock Controls Rating Enable Channel Locks USA TV USA Movie CAN English CAN French Alt Rating Region Block Unrated Shows Change PIN RESET LOCKS Set Rating Levels to unblock for US TV broadcasts D Sexual dialog L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence USA Movie Note When Rating Enable is OFF USA Movie Rating adjustments are not available 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 X No one under 17 years of age CAN English Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian English Rating adjustments are not available 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 CAN French Note
45. V User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1 Remote Control Sensor Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal 2 POWER VIZIO LIGHT The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on the side of your HDTV performs all of the same functions you might see as buttons on other TVs including volume power and channel change All of these functions have been combined into a single wheel on your M421NV e Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on e Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off e When watching TV scroll the Jag wheel up and down to turn the volume up and down e To open the Quick Menu press the Jag wheel for two seconds scroll the wheel up and down to highlight an option and then press in the wheel again to confirm your selection If you do not press anything the menu will automatically close after 10 seconds O Volume FPress to increase or decrease the speaker volume Channel Press to open a channel list Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to that Channel Input Source Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV Volume called Inputs The inputs Quick Menu cycle in the following iio sequence TV AV Comp Input Source HDMI
46. after the warranty period 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 949 585 9563 Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm Have your VIZIO model number serial number and date of purchase available before you call VIZIO Address 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 USA Telephone 888 849 4623 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9514 Web www VIZIO com 64 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Compliance Caution Always use a power cable that is properly grounded 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 p
47. amera VIDEO T AUDIO H VIDEO R L Note Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera 2 Connect the yellow AV cable from your VCR or video camera to the AV jack on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV 26 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA AUDIO OUT Connecting the cables 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 connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp VIZIO Turning TV speakers off lt Audio e 1 Press MENU to open the OSD Audio Mode Silat gt 2 Press Y to highlight Settings and then press OK to select 3 Press OK to select Audio and then press Y to select TV SPEAKERS eras 35 4 Press gt to select OFF so the sound from the HDTV will be routed Advanced Audio through your Receiver Amp system Equalizer Settings Notes Reset Audio Mode e Refer to your Receiver Amp user m
48. and hold POWER until the device turns off Or S E Reset Remote to Factory Settings 1 Press and hold SET until the LED flashes twice 2 Press 9 1 9 1 9 The LED flashes twice Remote Control Codes Television Codes Including TV DVD TV VCR and TV DVD VCR 3M 1655 Admiral 0093 0463 Advent 0761 0783 0815 0817 0842 Aiko 0092 Akai 0812 1675 0702 0030 0672 1207 1935 2232 0143 0695 2439 Albatron 0700 0843 America Action 0180 0278 Anam 0180 AOC 0030 1365 1589 1590 2014 2087 2402 Aomni 1623 Apex Digital 0748 0879 0765 0767 0890 1217 2397 Astar 1531 1548 1738 Asus 2175 Audiovox 0451 0180 0092 0623 0802 0846 0875 1284 1937 1951 1952 0278 1071 1121 1122 AUO 1591 Aventura 0171 Axion 1937 1071 Bell amp Howell 0154 BenQ 1032 1715 1853 Boxlight 0893 Bradford 0180 Brandt Plus 1851 Brillian 1007 Broksonic 0236 0463 1929 1935 1938 0002 0479 1479 0695 0868 byd sign 1309 Candle 0030 Canon 1396 Carnivale 0030 Carver 0054 Celebrity 0000 Celera 0765 Changhong 0765 Chimei 1837 1852 2072 Version 2 23 2010 Chun Yun 0706 1687 1756 1834 2230 Citizen 0060 0030 0092 1669 1671 1672 1935 0695 Clarion 0180 Coby 1538 1634 2017 2306 2315 2338 2340 2343 2344 2345 2347 2348 2350 2495 2535 2536 2537 2538 2540 Colt 0072 Commercial Solutions 1 447 0047 Contec 0180 Craig 0180 Crosley 0000
49. anual to select the corresponding audio input e The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers Select Audio Mode Flat Rock Pop etc Using Optical S PDIF AUDIO OUT il D SPDIF OPTICAL If your sound system has a S PDIF optical digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your HDTV This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used 1 Connect one end of the optical cable to optical connectors on the Home Theater and the other end to the OPTICAL jack on your HDTV 2 Turn on the power to your HDTV and home theater 3 Change the input on your Home Theater to optical See your Home Theater user manual for more information Version 2 23 2010 27 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting a Computer RGB VGA 1 Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV see Preset PC Resolutions on page 74 If your computer supports it we recommend 1920x1080 2 Turn off the power to your HDTV and computer 3 Connect the RGB VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on of your HDTV 4 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through the TV 5 Turn on the power to your HDTV and computer 6 Select RG
50. articular 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 As Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase 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 AC DC power adapter 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 2 23 2010 65 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 1 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation Specifications Brightness 450nits cd m2 typical Dynamic Contrast Ration 100 000 1 Viewing Angle 178 horizontal vertical Inputs 4 x HDMI with HDCP 1 x RF F connector for internal tuner 1x Composite Video and Stereo Audio 1x Component YPbPr plus Ste
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52. button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs Press the button until the input associated with the device you want to view is shown 3 When using the TV input press the channel buttons on the remote control or press the Jag wheel on the TV to launch the Quick Menu to change the channel The channel buttons will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI Component or AV inputs Note If your HDTV is in TV mode pressing CH and CH will not work until a channel scan has been been run See Error Reference source not found on page 42 Version 2 23 2010 19 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press the GUIDE button an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule Time Warp Mouse Trap Ch 50 123 KCAL DTV CABLE 11 00 AM 12 00 AM TV PG V CC OFF ENGLISH DOLBY 5 1 720p HD In this hour long special the Time Warp team runs off to join the circus with trap testing Rev Tommy Gunn and with high flying Cirque du Soleil explore their inner stuntmen and put everything but wood in a chipper Sunday 26 November 2009 10 30 32 PM 20 1 KBWB HD 20 2 _ Tomorrow 3 30 PM Project Runway G Tomorrow 4 30 PM American Next Top Model Tomorrow 5 30 PM 500 Days of Summer Tomorrow 8 00 PM Soul Train Tomorrow 8 30 PM Sponge Bob
53. ce o Home Theater System Lip Sync T TV Speakers Off Advanced Audio Equalizer Settings Reset Audio Mode Select Audio Mode Flat Rock Pop etc 40 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Advanced Audio To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub menu press OK A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions VIZIO a available for fine tuning of the audio _ 4 Advanced Audio e SRS TruSurround HD SRS TruSurround HD 4 Off gt SRS TruVolume Off PCM When watching TV or a movie TruSurround HD creates an immersive surround sound experience from only two speakers Se and provides rich bass clear dialog and high frequency detail Analog Audio Out Variable Note When SRS TruSurround HD is ON Equalizer adjustments are not available e 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 Turn this option Off when listening to music e Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for the S PDIF Optical connector when used with a Receiver Amplifier Home Theater system Select to choose from OFF Dolby Digital or PCM e 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
54. ce LE Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the 4 Input Source Selection remote control or the side of your TV Pressing this button will cycle you TV through the following options TV AV Comp HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 AV HDMI SIDE RGB and Media Comp HDMI 1 Turn on your device and you will see a picture on your HDTV If there is no HDMI 2 picture make sure you have selected the correct input on your HDTV HDMI 3 HDMI SIDE RGB Media Note If the selected device is RF connected your HDTV must be in TV mode and 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 Refer to Owner or User s Manual of such equipment for details Watch TV from your Antenna or Cable out of the wall Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV make sure that any 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 light up white 2 Select the input to which your device is connected that provides TV programming e g TV HDMI COMP Note You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all of your HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Each press of the INPUT
55. consists of three cables for transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio one red and one white Component video Better provides a sharper image than Composite video and should be used analog instead of Composite when possible However because it is still an analog connection it won t provide the high quality video and audio that HDMI can produce Composite consists of one yellow cable for transmitting video and two Good cables for transmitting audio one red and one white It is capable of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video 480i While it analog provides a good image it has lower image quality than HDMI or Component So try to use one of those connections first Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable This cable is available in 6 8 and 12 foot lengths Visit www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details Version 2 23 2010 21 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Best Il Oo Cable Satellite Box Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results To maintain image quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable This cable is available in 6 15 and 30 foot lengths Visit www VIZIO com or call 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 for details 1 Turn off your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output
56. ct a different input source Aena If you are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna scan for channels from the Tuner menu in the OSD Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode No power Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working No sound 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 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 If the screen is black 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 Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Version 2 23 2010 61 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Power is ON but there is no Make sure all cables attached to the HDTV are connected to the correct output on image on the screen the external device
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58. e previous screen To return to your program once adjustments have been completed you can do one of the following a Press the EXIT button on the remote control VIZIO 4 Input Source Selection TV AV Input Menu Comp Select the Input Source for your HDTV Choose from TV AV Comp HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI SIDE RGB and Media HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI SIDE RGB Media Watch TV from your Antenna or Cable out of the wall 34 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen As you select an option you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program Normal 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 widescreen and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen 4 3 Wide Wide mode allows you to view the entire picture This is recommended for HDMI and RGB Computer viewing so you can see the complete picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area For 720p 1080i 1080p only Zoom Zoom mode will zoom in to the center of the image allowing 4 3 images to be viewed in original aspect ratio without
59. ecomes 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 power 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 If any of the following occurs contact the dealer o The power cord fails or frays o Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV o Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way o The performance of your HDTV changes s
60. ed on your Sort By Photo Date USB device until you stop the slideshow Duration E 5 e Shuffle shows your pictures in random order until you stop the Slideshow Effect Random slideshow Thumbnail Size Small Info Off Slideshow With Music Choose from Off Single Sequence and Shuffle to set the slideshow with music mode The music will automatically stop when the slideshow stops Press OK to start and stop the slideshow Select the Slideshow sequence mode Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played during the slideshow Press OK to enter the Audio sub menus for additional adjustments to audio See Audio Menu adjustment section on page 40 Turn SRS TruVolume off when listening to music Repeat Choose from On or Off to repeat the slideshow Sort By You can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date File Date or alphabetically File A Z 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 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 slideshow 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 brie
61. efore 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 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 three 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 prov
62. ers zero bright pixel defects for the duration of the limited ONE YEAR WARRANTY on select new product purchases To determine if this guarantee applies to your product refer to the DETAILS tab of the model s product information page www VIZIO com or look for the zero bright pixel guarantee on the box Version 2 23 2010 69 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Index OS 35 CAES OR toed N sian a see 35 PICCOSSOMOS ee lios ae een 10 Adjustments PROVEN CCC EE 34 Advanced Adjustment 34 Ambient Light Gensor 38 A EE 21 ASPECT Rall Ohara pete decia 35 Audio Menu Advanced Aude 41 Analog Audio Dil as 41 PU ClO MOJE at adds 40 A e 40 Digital Audio Out 41 Equalizer adustments reenen 41 Lip SYNC saci sat ee 40 SRS Ra HEI ei e ele E WEE 41 SES TUVO UM nia 41 TV Speakers sind 40 HEET 21 EE el Mee 35 Blocking Channels uu ses spin eda 43 BROniNesS maite sm lien 36 Cable Box GONN CUNO ip ei 22 GG Closed Caption isc bles Sii 36 A EE 46 Cleaning Sn RS NAN as 67 Coaxial connection e IC e ia CR ttes 26 Coaxial Connection Cable Tiesto taa cia 26 e e Ne 37 Component Connector ss nsnnennnenennnensnnrsnnrennnnn 21 Composite Connector occccoccnccccnccccnncccnnnnncncnunonnnons 21 Computer Connecting 28 Preset Resolutions ccc ceceececeeceeeeeeseeeeseneeeeeee 74 Resolution through HGP 74 Connecting COMPL TES bee ed 28 RED das data 28 AA ET E OE
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64. essing the GUIDE button on the remote control 45 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual CEC Consumer Electronics Control allows you to control other devices using your HDTV remote control when those devices are connected via HDMI For example if a CEC supported Blu ray DVD player is connected to your HDTV through HDMI 2 and that player is powered on your HDTV will automatically change to the HDMI 2 input Similarly if your HDTV is powered on first and your change the input to HDMI 2 your Blu ray player will automatically VIZIO Ra power on lt CEC Also you can control your CEC supported device using the transport keys CEC Function Enable gt on your HDTV remote control e g Play Stop Prev etc When you press Device Discovery one of the buttons on your HDTV the action will occur on your device Contact your devices user manual or manufacturer to check whether your device supports CEC CEC Function Turn CEC On or Off When set to Off your HDTV will not send or receive any CEC commands Device Discovery Register device with TV Before CEC will work perform a Device Discovery to see if there are any CEC supported devices EE connected to your HDTV Media Menu 1 Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos music and movies into the USB port on the side of your HDTV 2 Press or gt to highlight Photo Music or Video and the press OK to select it A menu will be displayed showing the f
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66. fly appears on your HDTV Version 2 23 2010 47 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual 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 Select the folder or files that you want to play Press the MENU button on the remote control The Music menu will be displayed Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight Music menu option and then press or gt to adjust the setting 5 Press the MENU button once to close the menu AS IS Sort By VIZIO You can choose to sort the songs by File Title Genre Artist or Album RS Sort By 4 Title File gt Play Mode Play Mode Sequence Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the play sequence _Audio Mode Fiat mode Single will play a single song once and stop playing at the end of Repeat off that song Sequence will play the songs in the order they are listed on your iit Off USB device until you stop it and Shuffle will play the songs in random order until you stop it Repeat When set to On the music will continue playing until you stop it Audio Mode Select the file sorting method 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 48 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Video Settings
67. g 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 After you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included The screen 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 M421NV e VIZIO remote control VUR12 e AAA batteries for the remote control 2 Power cord Detachable base with thumbscrew Safety Strap This user manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card HDTV Accessories and Services Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately including e Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu ray DVD Players 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 website at www VIZIO com or call us toll free at 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 Caution Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV including game controllers This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations
68. gnitude 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 e Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock 2 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual 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 Do not use your HDTV if any abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor b
69. he Component cables green blue and red from your Cable Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 5 Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Using Composite Video Good Cable Satellite Box VIDEO R L 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 your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your Set Top Box to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV Turn on your HDTV and Set Top Box Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Sa Using Coaxial Antenna Good DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA Cable Satellite Box COAXIAL Turn off the power to your HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV 5 Search for new channels See Auto Channel Scan on page 42 for more information on scanning for channels Version 2 23 2010 23 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI Best DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for
70. howing the folders and files that are on your USB device Press lt or gt to highlight the folder or file you want to play and then press OK to select it The file will play See Adjusting Photo Settings on page 31 Adjusting Music Settings on page 32 and Adjusting Video Settings on page 33 to adjust various settings When finished press EXIT once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to the top level of the USB device Press MEDIA to return to the previous TV input or press an Input button to return to a desired input Do you want to play multimedia content OK e Cancel ES Enter OA Select 30 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings including slideshow and picture duration Insert a USB device and select the Photo Folder Select the folder or files that you want to play Press MENU The Photo menu will be displayed Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight a photo menu option and then press lt or gt to adjust the setting 5 Press MENU once to close the menu ae En Slideshow Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the slideshow mode Press OK to start and stop the slideshow e Single displays one picture selected from the thumbnails for the VIZIO R 4 Picture Slideshow Mode 4 Sequence gt interval set in the Duration option and return to the thumbnails If Slideshow With Mus
71. ic Off the Repeat option is set to On the selected picture will be Audio Mode Flat displayed until you press EXIT Repeat Off e Sequence shows your pictures in the order they are listed on your Sort By Photo Date USB device until you stop the slideshow Duration E 5 e Shuffle shows your pictures in random order until you stop the Slideshow Effect Random slideshow Thumbnail Size Small Info Off Slideshow With Music Choose from Off Single Sequence and Shuffle to set the slideshow with music mode The music will automatically stop when the slideshow stops Press OK to start and stop the slideshow Select the Slideshow sequence mode Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played during the slideshow Press OK to enter the Audio sub menus for additional adjustments to audio See Audio Menu adjustment section on page 40 Turn SRS TruVolume off when listening to music Repeat Choose from On or Off to repeat the slideshow Sort By You can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date File Date or alphabetically File A Z 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 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 sl
72. ided 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 power 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 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 ma
73. ideshow Thumbnail Size Set the size of the preview pictures thumbnails in the menu Choose from Small Medium or Large Info When set to On info Version 2 23 2010 31 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual rmation about the picture briefly appears on your HDTV 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 Select the folder or files that you want to play Press the MENU button on the remote control The Music menu will be displayed Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight Music menu option and then press or gt to adjust the setting 5 Press the MENU button once to close the menu PABA Sort By VIZIO You can choose to sort the songs by File Title Genre Artist or Album N i Sort By 4 Title File gt Play Mode Play Mode Sequence Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the play sequence _Audio Mode Fiat mode Single will play a single song once and stop playing at the end of Repeat off that song Sequence will play the songs in the order they are listed on your MA Off USB device until you stop it and Shuffle will play the songs in random order until you stop it Repeat When set to On the music will continue playing until you stop it Audio Mode Select the file sorting method Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic and Jazz to adjust the overa
74. ightness is Select Picture Mode Custom Standard Movie Golf etc too high the picture will look washed out Press OK to select this option and then press lt or gt to adjust it 36 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the picture If the contrast is too low the 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 Press OK to select this option and then press or to adjust it Color Adjust the amount of color in the picture Press OK to select this option and then press or to adjust it Tint Adjust 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 Press OK to select this option and then press or gt to adjust it Sharpness Adjust 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 Press OK to select this option and then press lt or to adjust it More Select More to adjust advanced options for fine tuning the picture Size amp Position Vrda To select the options in the Size amp Position sub menu press OK A Picture Settings new menu will be displayed
75. input mode Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which you have attached VIZIO R to the DTV TV Input a i Auto Channel Scan Tuner Mode 4 Antenna gt Automatically search for TV channels that are available in your Auto Channel Scan area Be sure to first select the correct tuner mode above The TV Partial Channel Search will search for analog and digital channels When the search is Add Analog Channel done press OK to begin watching your programs Skip Channel Partial Channel Search Analog MTS Stereo 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 channels then press Y to highlight the From and To selection Press OK to select the range of channel numbers you want to start searching in Enter a channel number using the Se ee E a remote control and then press Y to select Start Press OK to start Input the channel search Add Analog Channel If your are in fringe marginal reception areas or you want to receive local broadcasts where Auto Channel Search may not pick up the signals you can manually add channels Press OK and a new menu will open Enter the channel EXIT VIZIO number press Y to select Add Channel and then press OK to add the channel M A Skip Channel Test 0 After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels
76. ionwide 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 receive 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 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 fccinfo fcc gov NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration http www ntia doc gov 1 888 DTV 2009 Listings of US Television Stations http www high techproductions com us TVstations htm Note Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts and no Digital Converter Box is required Version 2 23 2010 5 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Table of Contents important Safety de Lee g EE 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection msoiraicaaia aid ii di 4 Advisory A o o 5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV ontario 11 Attaching thie
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78. ll quality of the audio being played Info When set to On information about the song briefly appears on the TV 32 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV 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 Select the folder or files that you want to play Press the MENU button on the remote control The Video menu will be displayed Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight Video menu option and then press lt or to adjust the setting 5 Press the MENU button once to close the menu RIN Sort By You can choose to sort the videos by Type Date or File Name Play Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the video sequence mode 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 until you stop it Shuffle will play the videos in random order until you stop it Repeat When set to On the video s will continue playing until you stop it Picture Mode Choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball and Baseball to adjust the overall quality of the picture Press OK to enter the Picture sub menus for additional adjustments to video See Picture Menu adjustment section below Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the screen e
79. ly e lf you are using TV AV1 AV2 or Component with 480i input press the WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes 6 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual The TV keeps shutting off Press and hold the Jag wheel for two 2 seconds to open the Quick Menu when try to open the Quick Holding it for too long will shut off the TV Menu 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 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 technology are always dark or colored 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 signal the screen 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
80. meters Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your device Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor Replace dead batteries with new ones Make sure you have pressed the correct device button at the top of the remote Version 2 23 2010 6 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual The remote control does not Set the remote control code correctly If the code that is listed first for your device does work with my device even not work try all the codes for your device in the order in which they are listed in after programming it Remote Control Codes 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
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82. oam end caps 3 Remove the stand base from packaging 4 Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean padded flat surface Note Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched Attach the TV stand base 1 Align the stand base to the back of the TV 2 Insert the four screws provided and tighten 12 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual 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 Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support 2 Remove the stand base and neck a Disconnect the cables from your HDTV b Place your HDTV face down on a soft flat surface to prevent damage to the screen c Remove the four 4 screws holding the stand neck and then remove the neck and base Note To remove the base from the neck unscrew thumbscrew on bottom 3 Mount your HDTV on the wall 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 Screw Size M6 Screw Length 20 0 mm Screw Pitch 1 0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing Version 2 23 2010 13 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421N
83. of your Cable Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1 2 3 or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable Satellite box 4 Select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV e The HDMI input on your 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 Refer to your Cable Satellite Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your Cable or Satellite operator HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI LL OO Cable Satellite Box 1 Turn off your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your Cable Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 2 3 or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable Satellite box 4 Select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Note There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with this connection 22 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Using Component Video Better COMPONENT Pb Cb Pr Cr AUDIO e O O O Cable Satellite Box Y Pb Pr 1 Turn off your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 2 Connect t
84. olders and files that are on your USB device 3 Press lt or gt to highlight the folder or file you want to play and then press OK to select it The file will play See Adjusting Photo Settings on page 47 Adjusting Music Settings on page 48 and Adjusting Video Settings on page 49 to adjust various settings 4 When finished press MEDIA once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to the main menu KS Enter DE Select 46 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings including slideshow and picture duration Insert a USB device and select the Photo Folder Select the folder or files that you want to play Press MENU The Photo menu will be displayed Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight a photo menu option and then press lt or gt to adjust the setting 5 Press MENU once to close the menu ae En Slideshow Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the slideshow mode Press OK to start and stop the slideshow e Single displays one picture selected from the thumbnails for the VIZIO R 4 Picture Slideshow Mode 4 Sequence gt interval set in the Duration option and return to the thumbnails If Slideshow With Music Off the Repeat option is set to On the selected picture will be Audio Mode Flat displayed until you press EXIT Repeat Off e Sequence shows your pictures in the order they are list
85. om is selected you can customize the way Closed Caption is displayed The options available are Select Analog Closed Caption modes Text Size Make CC text larger or smaller Color Choose a text color for CC display Opacity Make text more or less transparent BG Color Choose a background color for CC text BG Opacity Make the background for CC text more or less transparent Window Color Choose a text frame color for CC text Window Opacity Make the text frame for CC text more or less transparent Sleep Timer Menu Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30 60 90 120 or 180 minutes Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness contrast and advanced picture settings Picture Mode VIZIO Choose from Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball 4 Picture Settings Baseball or Custom Each input i e HDMI COMP etc remembers the Picture Mode 4 Custom gt custom setting you created Backlight 50 s Brightness E 50 Backlight FET m Adjust the brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture not the Color Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture Press OK to select this option and then press or to adjust it Note Backlight is only available when Ambient Light Sensor is set to Off Tint Sharpness Brightness Adjust black levels in the picture If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the br
86. op Box 1 Turn on the Cable or Satellite Set Top Box 2 Press and release the CABLE button on your VIZIO universal remote control 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice 4 Find the programming code for your Cable DVD Player D or Satellite Set Top Box and enter it using the number buttons If the code is accepted Home Theater D the LED flashes twice after the last digit is Cable Box entered If the LED does not flash twice eben repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code Satellite Box o listed 5 Point the remote control at the Cable or Satellite Set Top Box and press POWER The Cable or Satellite Set Top Box will turn off If the Cable or Satellite Set Top Box does nat turn off repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer Notes e If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes e Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality Searching for Device Codes If you cannot find the manufacturer in the list or the program code does not work you can use the remote control to search for the correct device code 1 Turn on the device Press the matching device button on your VIZIO universal remote control Press and hold SET until the LED flashes twice Press 9 9 1 The LED flashes twice Point the remote control at the device and then press
87. optimal results To maintain image quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable This cable is available in 6 15 and 30 foot lengths Visit www VIZIO com or call 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 for details Turn off your HDTV and DVD player Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1 2 3 or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player Select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV The HDMI input on your 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 DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI Turn off your HDTV and DVD player Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 2 3 or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player Select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Note There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with this connection 24 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Using Component Video Better COMPONENT Pb Cb Pr Cr q AUDIO 5 Turn off the powe
88. ous devices connected to your TV called Inputs The inputs cycle in the following sequence TV AV Comp HDMI 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI SIDE RGB and Media After you have stepped through HDMI SIDE the entire sequence you will return to the beginning RGB DASH Press to insert a dash between the main and sub channels For example channel 28 2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2 dech Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built in setup App that runs when you turn on your TV for the first time Follow the on screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV 1 Insert the batteries into the remote control 2 Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your HDTV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket 3 Connect your devices to your HDTV see Chapter 2 for detailed steps 4 Turn on your TV The Setup App will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV Use the Arrow and OK buttons to navigate through the setup App During the setup process you will e Choose your Menu language e Setthe TV to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage e Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences e Add your TV channels unless you have a Cable Satellite Set Top Box Change Language English 18 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Sour
89. r to your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the Component cable green blue and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player 5 Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Y Pb Pr Using Composite AV Video Good VIDEO R L 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the Video cable yellow from your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Version 2 23 2010 25 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV HS 00 O0 CABLE BOX DIV TV CABLE ANTENNA COAXIAL 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV 5 Search for new channels See Auto Channel Scan on page 42 for more information on scanning for channels Connecting Your VCR or Video C
90. reo Audio 1x Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio 3x USB side Outputs 1x 5 1 S PDIF Optical Digital Audio 1x Stereo Audio Features 1080P FHDTV MEMC HDMI v1 3 3D Comb Filter Digital Audio Amplifier Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM Signal Compatibility 4801 SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080I HDTV 1080P FHDTV Channel Skip Add VIDEO INPUT Naming Capability Closed Caption Parental Control V CHIP 2 0 Programmable Timer PIP POP SRS TSHD SRS TruVolume HD Game Port Noise Reduction 10 bit video processing MTS Stereo Decoder Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM VESA Mount Compatible Multimedia MEMC 120Hz panel e Multimedia JPEG e HDMI CEC e Jag Wheel Key Special Features DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO TECHNOLOGY e SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY 480I SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080I HDTV 1080P FHDTV e CHANNEL SKIP VIDEO INPUT NAMING CAPABILITY CLOSED CAPTION PARENTAL CONTROL V CHIP 2 0 PROGRAMMABLE TIMER e Light sensor 1080 FHDTV HDMI v1 3 DOLBY DIGITAL FOR ATSC QAM SRS TSHD e DETACHABLE BASE 2xBuilt in 10W Speakers Panel Life 30 000 hours to half the original brightness IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100 240 Vac at 50 60 Hz www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Power Consumption 75W Avg 0 37W 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 7
91. showing the following Size amp Position e settings Horiz Positi Color Temperature One ORI N Advanced Picture Adjust the horizontal position of the picture RELE EMMA e Vertical Position Adjust the vertical position of the picture e Horizontal Size Adjust the horizontal size of the picture e Vertical Size Adjust the vertical size of the picture Adjust Vertical and Horizontal Size and Postion Note The Size amp Position function is only available in Component Composite and RGB modes In HDMI mode only the Position function is only available Version 2 23 2010 37 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Choose from Custom Cool Computer or Normal 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 Computer sets the white point at the established setting for a computer display 9300K Each preset may also be adjusted for a customized setting Advanced Picture To select the options in the Advanced Picture sub menu press OK A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture e Smooth Motion Effect The Smooth Motion Effect option activates Motion JAE gt Estimation Motion Compensation ME MC which Cl CHE suppresses
92. the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode 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 interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or hear unusual sound 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 like 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 There is a bar with logos one Press EXIT to exit retail mode the bottom of the screen The display image does not e If you are in RGB mode Computer make sure that H Size and V Position in the cover the entire screen On Screen Display OSD are set correct
93. tical connector for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system e ANALOG L R Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external device such as a Home Theater System external amplifier or stereo Speakers cannot be connected directly here DTV TV Connect to an antenna or digital cable source For digital TV stations in your area visit www antennaweb org For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for high definition image quality RGB PC Connect the video and audio from a computer here Connect a 1 8 mini plug stereo connector from the computer to the TV if you want the sound to come from the HDTV speakers Version 2 23 2010 15 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control Make sure that you match the and symbols on the batteries with the and symbols inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries Only use AAA batteries Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury Dispose of batteries according to local hazardous waste regulations
94. to a window You switch to a different input ie 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 input and the screen size changes 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 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 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 Remote control does not Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV work Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor Replace dead batteries with new ones Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode The remote control is not Move closer to the device The minimum operating distance is approximately 30 working with my devices feet 9 1
95. ubstantially Version 2 23 2010 3 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV make sure that the 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 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT eee Section gp ag GROUNDING CONDUCTORS wee section 40 21 Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or where it could fall into such power ELECTRIC SERVICE a EE EEN lines or circuits GROUND CLAMPS Remember the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation A www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nat
96. uct However in some cases it may be necessary to send the unit to a VIZIO service center VIZIO will cover the transportation charges to and from the same customer location Units less than 30 must be sent to a VIZIO service center VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center but VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer PRE AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY UNIT IN FOR SERVICE Any returns to VIZIO s service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material or a replacement box and material provided by VIZIO VIZIO technical support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center Limitations and Exclusions VIZIO s one year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship Items not covered include but are not limited to cosmetic damage normal wear and tear misuse signal issues power surges and damages from shipping acts of God any sort of customer misuse installation customer modifications adjustments and set up issues Units with unreadable or removed serial numbers image burn in and routine maintenance are not covered This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS FACTORY RECERTIFIED or by a non authorized reseller THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
97. ur VIZIO remote uses codes 000 047 050 067 329 331 and 339 to work your HDTV To use a Cable or Satellite remote to work the HDTV refer to your Cable or Satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote If your Cable or Satellite remote uses a 5 digit code like most Direct TV units first try 11758 and then if that does not work 10178 If your Cable or Satellite remote uses a 4 digit code try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative If your Cable or Satellite remote uses a 3 digit code Echostar or Dish Network for example use code 627 Note Some buttons may not function as expected on your Cable or Satellite remote Typically power volume and mute will work Programming other devices Your remote control is programmable and supports up to three different devices Listed below are the steps for programming your DVD player Home Theater System and a Cable or Satellite box After you find your codes write them in the table provided Programming your Blu Ray or DVD Player 1 Turn on the DVD player 2 Press and release the DVD button on your VIZIO universal remote control 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice 4 Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list below and enter it using the number buttons If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed
98. v421NV LCD LED HDTV www JIiZl0 com VIZIO M421NV User Manual VIZIO Dear VIZIO Customer Congratulations on your new VIZIO M421NV television purchase To get the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV 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 call 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 or e mail us at www VIZIO com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV 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 for easy reference when obtaining warranty support Serial 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 Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories SIS SIS
99. verall quality of the audio being played Info When set to On information about the video briefly appears on the TV Version 2 23 2010 49 www ViZlO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Help Menu System Info vet Display the technical information including model name version and Help revision of firmware source type and resolution System Info Reset TV Settings Clear Memory Factory Default Start Setup Wizard Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Clear Memory Factory Default 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 Press or gt to make the selection and then press OK to ETH E accept it Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Start 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 Refer to Chapter 3 for more information Note Previously scanned channels will be removed 50 www VIZIO com VIZIO M421NV User Manual Chapter 9 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Yo
100. with this remote e CABLE Press to select a Cable or Satellite Set Top Box that has been programmed to work with this remote e TV Press to return to TV mode If the remote is not working press this button to return the functions back to TV CEC Supported Buttons CEC needs to be set up and enabled for these buttons to work See CEC on page 46 for more information e Record Press to begin recording on your CEC supported device Il Pause Press to pause playback on your CEC supported device gt Play Press to start Playback on your CEC supported device m Stop Press to stop playback recording on your CEC supported device M4 Previous Press to skip the previous track on your CEC supported device 44 Reverse Press to reverses playback on your CEC supported device Fast Forward Press to fast forward playback on your CEC supported device Next Dress to skip to the next chapter on your CEC supported device EXIT Press to exit from open menus MENU Press to open the On Screen Display OSD menu OK Press this button to display the Channel List Press to confirm selections for On Screen Display OSD menus A Y Press 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 BACK Press to return to a previous OSD menu Press repeatedly to close the OSD GUIDE Press
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