Vizio VT470M manuel d'utilisation

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television purchase. This User Manual covers both VT420M and VT470M models, for any specific difference between the mod els plea se refer to the specification sheets in Chapter 5. Thank you for your support. F[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 2 www.VIZIO.com Important Safety Inst ructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate w ithin defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To pre vent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules shoul d be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Re[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature a ccompanying your HDTV. ! 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 accessib[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 4 www.VIZIO.com Television Antenna C onnection Protecti on E x t e r n a l T e l e v i s i o n A n t e n n a G r o u n d i n g 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 grounde d to provide some protection against volt[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners The nationwide s witch to digital television broadcasting w ill be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may sw itch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna w ill need [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 6 www.VIZIO.com Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are includ ed. The HDTV weighs approx[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 7 www.VIZIO.com TV Setup and Stand Assembly Note: We strongly re commend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the two top foam en[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 8 www.VIZIO.com Additional certified accessories sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services fo r your VIZIO HDTV. To purchase or inquire about add itional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit o[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting Your VIZIO HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the inst ructions below for removing the stand. To remove the st and: 5. Unpl ug all cables from[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 10 www.VIZIO.com T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 2 ! Chapter 1 Basic C ontrols a nd Connections ............................................................[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Chapt er 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and it will get dimmer when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Poi[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 12 www.VIZIO.com Rear and Side Panel Connections No. Connection Rear Panel Color Code Description 1 HDMI 1 Green Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. 2 HDMI 2 Green Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. 3 HD[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com 10 HDMI Green Connect an extra audio/video source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. 11 USB White Connect a storage source (format FAT32) for MP3 and JPEG files (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). It is recomme nded to back up your impor[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 14 www.VIZIO.com V I Z I O U n i v e r s a l R e m o t e C o n t r o l The VIZIO Remote Control is used to control the operation and navigate the OSD menu of this TV. The remote button functions are explained on the followin g pages. INFO – This button turns the image and system information on or off. ( ) POWER –[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Range ! The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of the receiver window and 13 feet (4 meters) when 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. ! Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 16 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear and Side Panel Color Code Description Best (digital) Green HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interf[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO cert ified HDMI cable. Length is available up [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 18 www.VIZIO.com For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd 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 HDMI2 Input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (1/8’ stereo connec[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) conne ctor in the Comp 1 group (yellow color area[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 20 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Select TV usi[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Your Antenna or C able for TV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 22 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VT420M – 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 DVD players that have a digital interfac[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (green color area) at the sid e of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (1/8’ stereo connector on [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 24 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Co mp 1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV at the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), conn[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 26 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV input row (red color area) of c onnectors at the side of the LCD HDTV. [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your VC R or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the side of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV group (red area color) at the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cabl e (white [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 28 www.VIZIO.com Connecting an ex ternal Receiver/ Amp If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can c onnect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the TV. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being use d. 1. Turn[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a PC (Computer) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using a 1/8” stereo cable, connect t[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 30 www.VIZIO.com Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC i nput, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the grap hic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table belo w for the factory pre s et resolutions[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables Connect audio and video cables from th e desired component s to your HDTV as described in “Connecting Device s.” 2. Connecting the Po w er Cable Connect one end of the power cord t[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 32 www.VIZIO.com If your Time Zone observes the daylight savings, the next display will give the choice to select or no select it. Highlight your choice and press MENU/SELECT button to confirm your selection. 8. At this point if you have an outdoor antenna or use a cable service (No set-top b ox), the signal source c[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Selecting Inputs 1. Press INPUT on the remote or on the side of your HDTV to select the input source that matches the co nnection you made on the back of your HDTV. A repeated press of INPUT cycles you through the options. 2. Turn on your component (cable box, VCR, satellite receive[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 34 www.VIZIO.com Using the INFO Guide 1. Press INFO on the remote to display program informa tion for the channel you are watching. 2. Press INFO to exit or wait for it to disappear automatically. The following information is displayed when the INFO key is presse d: Date & Time – It shows the current date and t[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please verify that al l cables or antenna connections are secure, and the power cord is plugged into a correctly ground ed electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. Th[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 36 www.VIZIO.com Using the Navigation Whe el The Navigation Wheel on the remote control is designed to make the use of the OSD easier for you, as shown below: The MENU/SELECT key functions as an On switch, it activates the OSD screen when pressed once. If the OSD is already displayed, the function of this key is to s[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com U n i q u e T V F e a t u r e s This HDTV comes with some extra features to make your TV experience more enjoyable. They are described as follows: 1. Multimedia : This feature allows using storage devi ces such as a portable hard drive or thumb drive or card reader as long as it is [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 38 www.VIZIO.com 6. Pause-Live-TV (PLT) : This feature allows the viewer to pause the program (either from cable service without set-top box, or antenna) being watched and then to resume watching it at the point the TV was paused. The last three buttons at the bottom of the remote control operate this feature: II pau[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV, or Storage Device source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU/SELECT on the remote control. The feature and parameter you are sel e cting to adjust is displaye d in oran[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 40 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting Channels settings If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens or if your setup has changed, you can do so from the TV menu. Press # / $ / ! / " to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT ke y to select the desired adjustment, an[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Pic ture When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU/SELECT on the remote control. The source you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the bottom left-hand co rner of th[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 42 www.VIZIO.com A d j u st in g t h e P i c tu r e S e t t i n g s Press # / $ / ! / " to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. Press ! to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following audio adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU/SELECT on the remote control. The source you are viewing is displayed in orange text in the bottom left-hand cor[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 44 www.VIZIO.com A d j u st in g t h e P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l s e t t i n g s When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV sour ce, the following parental control OSD screens are available within the Parental Control OSD menu. Parental Control options are not available when viewing an HDMI source. You can res[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com The following options are available Ratin g s Locks menu: 1. Block Unrated Shows – This option allows blocking of unrated content. 2. USA - TV – This option allows blocki ng of selected TV or Cable channels based on ratings established for US broadcasts. Select the de sired rati[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 46 www.VIZIO.com 3. USA - Movie – This option allows blocking of movies based on ratings e s tablished by the MPAA. Select the desired rating and press MENU/SELECT to block (locked) or unblock (unlocked). Movie Rating Definitions: G – General audience PG – Parental guidance suggested PG-13 – Recommended for c[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com 5. CAN – English – This option allows blocking of selected Canadi an English TV or Cable channels based on ag e 6. Access Code Edit - The Access Code Edit option lets you change the password used to access the Parental menu. The default p assword from the factory is 5351 . Enter[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 48 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Set tings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you pr ess MENU/SELECT on the remote control. NOTE: When a computer is the source, the CC option is not available. Press # / $ / ! / " to highlig[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 49 www.VIZIO.com PIP (Picture-in-Pic ture) This option sets the parameters for a second (sub) screen, allowing two sources to be viewed simultaneously. Press the PIP key to activate this feature, a sub-screen will come up on the bottom right hand side corner of the TV display. Press SWAP key to swit[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 50 www.VIZIO.com Understanding Viewing Modes Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. Expanded Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 51 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubl eshooting M a i n t e n a n c e Important 1. Make sure that the power cabl e is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housi n[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 52 www.VIZIO.com Problem Solution Press the INPUT button on the TV or the Remote. Check the input connections. Power is ON but no screen image. Make sure any cable attached to the TV is connected to the correct output from a Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Adjust brightness, contrast or ba cklight. Check Input settings. Wrong[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 53 www.VIZIO.com Problem Solution You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound. Make sure that the volume is not turned down. Make sure that the sound is not muted. Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected se curely and correctly. The TV has pixels that are always dark or color[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 54 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 found to comply w[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 55 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information Specifications for VT420M Specifications Panel 42” Diagonal (42.02” Diagon al viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4845mm x 0.4845mm Display Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightnes[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 56 www.VIZIO.com Specifications for VT470M Specifications Panel 47” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.5415mm x 0.5415mm Display Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness 500 cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast 4000 :1 (typical) Response Time 5ms (typical) Viewi[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 57 www.VIZIO.com Glossary – Standard Defini tions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio freq uency waves to transmit and display picture s and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen width as compared to its height. For example, a “32 inch TV screen[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 58 www.VIZIO.com Limited Product Warranty 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's[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 59 www.VIZIO.com ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO'S TOTAL LIABI LITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, I[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 60 www.VIZIO.com On-site repair service is requested through VIZIO's third-party service provider. After VIZIO provides the customer with the on-site repair (OSR) authorization number, the third-party service provider will contact the customer and will schedule the repair at the customer's location. The tot[...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Version 5/26/2009 61 www.VIZIO.com Index A ! AC IN jack, 14 access code changing, 48 Accessories, 8 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size, 58 Volume, 12, 52 antenna setting as TV signal sourc e, 41 antenna jack, 13 audio settings adjusting, 44 speakers, 44 surround mode, 44 AV In jack, 13 B ! backlight adjusting, 43 [...]

VIZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 62 www.VIZIO.com O ! On-Screen Display, 37 selecting language, 49 OSD , 37 Brightness Adjustment, 56, 57 Color Adjustment, 17 Contrast Adjustment, 56, 57 selecting language, 49 Outputs Using an external Receiver/Amp, 29 P ! parental control access code edit, 48 channel block, 45 movie rating, 47 options, 45 password [...]

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