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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VL420M & VL470M television purchase. Thank you for your su pport. For maximum benefit of your set, please read the se i nstructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experie[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 2 www.VIZIO.com Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate w ithin defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and mainten ance of your HDTV. Read[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com ! Do not overload power stri ps and extension cords. Ov erloading can result in fire or elect ric shock. ! The wall socket should be i nstalled near your HDTV and easily accessible. ! Only power of the marked voltage can be us ed for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified vo[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 4 www.VIZIO.com 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. Ar[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Advisory of the DTV Transi tion The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only televisi on sets that receive TV programming t hrough an antenna will need a[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 6 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions......................................... ........................... ........................... ... ................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Pr otection ............................. ........................... ........................... ...[...]

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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com Opening the Pack age Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are incl[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 10 www.VIZIO.com Stand Neck (already attached to TV ) Stand Base Bottom view Vizio T V (back) TV Setup and Stand Assembly (V L420M) Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. T o u n p ac k t h e TV a nd s ta n d b a s e: 1. Remove the remote contr[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Setting Up Your HD TV ! Read this user manual carefully before in stalling your HDTV. ! The power consumption of your HDTV is about 170W (AVG) for the VL420M; 205W (AVG) for the VL470M. Use the included power cord. When an extension cord i s required, use one with the correct power [...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 12 www.VIZIO.com A tt a c hi n g th e sa f e t y s t ra p When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall, use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. The Safety Strap should be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that children (or ad ults) d[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 1 Basic Cont r ols and Connect ions Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. REMOTE C ONTROL SENSOR – Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. S id e[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 14 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1 & 2 – Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box through these all digital connectors. Th ere is an additional HDMI port on the side of the HDTV. 2. RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. A cable with a 1/8?[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com R i gh t - Si d e Pa n el C o nn e ct i o n 1. AV2 – Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow conne ctor to connect the extern[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control INFO – This button displays program information. POWER ( ) – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV – Press this button to select TV. AV – Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S-V[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols in side the battery compartment . Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Insertin[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 18 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) HDMI provides an interface betwee[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com SET TOP BO X Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your [...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 20 www.VIZIO.com SET TOP BO X SET TOP BO X HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 3 input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable, conne[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using S-Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set-top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back o f yo[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 22 www.VIZIO.com CABLE BO X Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the re ar of the HDTV 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4.[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com CD DVD CD DVD Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Using HDMI (Best) For op[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 24 www.VIZIO.com CD DVD CD DVD Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT 1 jacks on the ba ck or side. 3. Connect the audio cables (white a nd red) from your DVD player to[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com CD DVD VCR Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the S-VIDEO/AV1 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the S-VIDEO/AV1[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 26 www.VIZIO.com STEREO SYSTEM Connecting an External R eceiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Re ceiver/Amp. 2. Using an au dio cable (white and red connectors), conne ct the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors at the rear of [...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com COMPUTER Connecting a Compu ter 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Co mputer. 2. Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of your HDTV. This st[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 28 www.VIZIO.com Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for quest ions on how to set this timing mode ). See the table below for the factory preset resolutions. Also see[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 3 Using the Media Port With the Multimedia Viewer you can enjoy digital content such as p hotos, music, and movies on your HDTV using a USB flash drive connected to the Media Port on the left-hand side of the TV. USB drives that are USB 2.0 and FAT or FAT32 are supporte d bu[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 30 www.VIZIO.com Viewing Multimedia Content 1. Insert a USB device with digital content such a s photos, music, and movies into the Media Port on the left-hand side of your HDTV. If a U SB device is already connecte d, press the MEDIA button on the remote control. A message will app ear asking if you want to play mul[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust variou s settings, including slide show, picture duration, etc. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Picture Folder. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Picture m enu will be displayed. 3. Press ! or " on th[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 32 www.VIZIO.com 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 o ne picture to another during a slideshow. Thumbnail Size Set the size of the preview pictures (thu mbnails) in the menu. Choose fro m Small, Med[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Video Settings When watching videos you can a djust various settings, including sele cting an audio mode, setting to a wider format, etc. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Video menu will be displayed. 3. Press ! [...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 34 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 4 Using your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. Turn Po[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable or satellit e service company is being used, press the # II button on the remote control and select Skip Scan . Otherwise continue with next step: h. The Tuner screen will be displayed. If you are using Cable Service (with no box[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 36 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressi ng the INPUT button on the remote control. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and HDMI 4. Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner o[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the Menu display. The Picture Menu is highlighted. Press # II to select it. Use the ! or ! butto ns to scroll to the Advanced Video option. 2. Press the # button to select it. 3. Use either ! or " to scroll to the Col[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 38 www.VIZIO.com Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please 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 VI[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting Basic HD TV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down throug h the availabl e TV channel s, press the CH ! or " button on the remote control once fo[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 40 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV U s in g t h e O n Sc r e en D is p la y ( OS D ) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV wil[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com Picture Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press ! or " on the remote control to highlight the Picture menu, and then press # II to select it. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select a Picture menu op tion. 4. Once the menu option is highlighte[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 42 www.VIZIO.com Advanced Video To select the options in the Advanced Video sub-menu, press the # II button or the # button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functi ons available for fine tuning of the picture. Noise Reduction This feature dimini shes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of ima[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Pi cture menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Press ! or " on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press # II to select it. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select an Audio menu o[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 44 www.VIZIO.com Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA (white and red) connectors as audio line out to connect a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Choose from Fixed or Variable. When set to Variable, volume from the external speakers will change according to the volu[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com T V M e nu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV menu. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Pi cture menu will be[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 46 www.VIZIO.com Setup Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Pi cture menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Press ! or " on the remote control to highlight the Setup menu, and then press # II to select it. 3. Press ! or " on the remote control to select an Input menu option. 4. Once the[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com PIP Source Select the input source for the sub-screen. The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen. SUB MAIN DTV TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 RGB DTV ! ! ! ! TV ! ! ! ! AV1 ! ! ! ! AV2 ! ! ! ! Component [...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 48 www.VIZIO.com Input Naming This feature helps you identify the input being watched. You can use up to 8 characters; either letters or numbers or combinations of both, to add a name that will make it easier for you to recognize the input. 1. Press the # button to go to the next screen that shows the different input[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 49 www.VIZIO.com H/V Position To select the options in the H/V Position sub-menu, press the MENU button or the # button. A new menu will be displayed showing the followi ng H/V Position settings: H-Position Adjust the horizontal position of the pict ure. V-Position Adjust the vertical position of th[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 50 www.VIZIO.com US TV Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, US TV Rating adjustments are not available. Press the $ II button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channe ls by the following US TV ratings: Y – All children Y7 – Older children G – General audience PG – Guidance suggested 14 – Strongly cau[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 51 www.VIZIO.com Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, Canadian French Rating adjustment s are not available. Press the # II button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian French ratings: G – General audience 8 ans+ – General – not recommended[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 52 www.VIZIO.com Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions on page 39. Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 sourc e) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left a[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 53 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 6 Maint enance and T r oubleshoot ing Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cabl e is removed from the socket before cleani ng the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, scre[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 54 www.VIZIO.com Troubleshooting Gu ide If the TV fails or the performance changes drama tically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistanc[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 55 www.VIZIO.com General TV Problems Solution ! If HD content is not available vie w “Standard Definition” from a digita l source. ! Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel T V has video that is many times better than old T V so you will see i[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 56 www.VIZIO.com General TV Problems Solution ! Best image quality will be achieved by HDMI. The next best is Component, followed by Composite. ! Due to variances in broadcas t practices, it is possible some image distortions can occur. Tips for Letterbox Content Users. ! Some Letterboxed (or “Widescreen”) vers i[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 57 www.VIZIO.com Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 58 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information Specif icat ions Specifications Panel VL420M: 42.02” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio VL470M: 46.96” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch VL420M: 0.4845mm(H) x 0.4845mm(V) VL470M: 0.5415mm(H) x 0.5415mm(V) Display Compatibility[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 59 www.VIZIO.com Input IEC Connector for direct po w er line connection Voltage Range 100~240Vac at 50/60Hz Power Consumption VL420M: 170W (Avg), <0.36W standby VL470M: 205W (AVG) , <0.36W standby Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: [...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 60 www.VIZIO.com Li m i ted P ro d u c t Wa rr a n t y VIZIO provides a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States or Pue rto Rico.[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 61 www.VIZIO.com screen for extended periods and or excessive brightness and contrast levels, is not covered by this limited warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation of a display, and routine maintenance and cleaning, are not covered by this limited warranty. THERE ARE NO E[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 62 www.VIZIO.com If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that an on-site repair may be performed, the customer will be provided w ith an on-site repair authorization number and on-site repair instructions[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 63 www.VIZIO.com Index Accessories ................................................................9 Adjustments Volume ................................................................. 13 Advanced Adjust ments ............................................ 40 Antenn a ................................[...]

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 64 www.VIZIO.com CC ........................................................................ 48 Language se tup ................................................... 46 Parental Contr ols ................................................. 49 PIP ....................................................................... 46 [...]