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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO E420VL, E470VL , or E550VL television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read t hese instruction s before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience m[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 2 www .VIZIO .com 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 y our HDTV from being damaged, the follo wing rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintena nce of your [...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 3 www .VIZIO .com • 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 voltage may cause fire or ele ctric shock • Do not touch the power cord during lightning[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 4 www .VIZIO .com Television Antenna C onnection 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 electri cally grounded to provide some protection against voltage surge s and st[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 5 www .VIZIO .com Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcas ting 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 a n antenna[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 6 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. ................... 2 Television Antenna C onnection Pr otection .............................................................................[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 7 www .VIZIO .com Slidesho w Mode ................................................................................................................. .................. 31 Repeat.................................................................................................................[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 8 www .VIZIO .com Clear Memory (Fac tory Default) ................................................................................................. ......... 45 Start Set up Wiza rd ............................................................................................................. ...............[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 9 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying acce ssories are ca refully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. After you have opened the carton, chec k that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the c[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 10 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 1 Setting Up Y our HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before in stalling your HDTV. • The power consum ption of your HDTV is about 111W (E420VL); 134W (E470VL) ; 138W (E550VL) average. Use the included AC/ DC power adapter. When an extensi on cord is required, use one wit[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 11 www .VIZIO .com Attaching the E420VL TV Sta nd Note: We strongly recommend that two peopl e 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 ca ps. 2. Remove the[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 12 www .VIZIO .com Attaching the E470VL TV Sta nd Note: We strongly recommend that two peopl e 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 ca ps. 2. Remove the two top foam end [...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 13 www .VIZIO .com Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial num ber located on the back of your HDTV in the space pro vided on page 1 to have it handy if [...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 14 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor —Point the re mote 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 a[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 15 www .VIZIO .com Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1— Connect digital video devices such a s a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. There is an additional HDMI con nector on the side. 2. HDMI 2 with L/R Audio— Conne ct another digital video device such as a DV [...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 16 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartme nt. 3. Replace the battery cov[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 17 www .VIZIO .com E420VL Remote Control Bu ttons POWER ( ) —Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up and enabled fo r these buttons to work. Se e CEC on page 44 for more information. ● ([...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 18 www .VIZIO .com E470VL & E550VL Rem ote Control Buttons POWER ( ) —Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. Device Buttons: • DVD —Press to select a DVD player tha t has been programmed to work with this remote. See page 46 to program your re[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 19 www .VIZIO .com AV —Press to select the AV input. TV —Press to select the TV input. Number Button Pad —Press to select a channel o r enter a password. INPUT —Press to cycle through the vari ous devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the followin g seq[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 20 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of your TV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI- 2, HDMI SIDE, R[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 21 www .VIZIO .com Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is chan ged or when you press the GUIDE button, an information header is shown ove r the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE button will display more information about the program:[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 22 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection S hould I Use? You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basi c connection to the most advanced for digital display s. Based on your Home Theater configurati on, you can decide which option is th[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 23 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Your Cabl e or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital in terface should be conne cted using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certifi ed HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, a[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 24 www .VIZIO .com Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and cable/satellite box. 2. Connect the component cables (gree n, blue, and red) from your cable/satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white a nd red) from your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT L a[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 25 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digita l interface should be conne cted using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cabl e. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit w[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 26 www .VIZIO .com Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (gre en, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV . 3. Connect the audio cables (white a nd red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R A[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 27 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your anten na or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA co nnector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 28 www .VIZIO .com Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cabl e (white and red connectors), co nnect the cable to the audio input conne ctors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio conn ectors on the ba[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 29 www .VIZIO .com COMPUTER Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) 1. Set computer to a resolution supported b y your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on page 70). If your computer supports it, we reco mmend 1920x1080. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and co mputer. 3. Connect the RGB (VG[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 30 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures. • USB drives that are USB 2.0 and FAT or FAT 32 are supporte d. The USB Port does not support external hard drives or USB hubs. • If your USB drive is oversized and does not phy sicall[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 31 www .VIZIO .com Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust variou s setting s, including slideshow, picture d uration, etc. 1. Insert a USB device containing pi ctures and select the folder or files that you want to play. 2. Press MENU . The Picture menu will be disp[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 32 www .VIZIO .com 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. Th e OSD allows you to adjust contra st, brightness and othe r settings. T he TV will save changes made to the s[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 33 www .VIZIO .com Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the scre en adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary depen ding on t he selected input and the TV prog ram: Normal The original 4:3 aspect rati o (1.33:1 so urce) is[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 34 www .VIZIO .com CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust clos ed caption options . Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watchi ng regular analog TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4 . Closed Caption for regula r TV is usually CC1 or CC2 . Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is availabl[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 35 www .VIZIO .com Contrast Adjust the white levels in the pictur e. If the contrast is too low the pict ure 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. Note: Contrast is only available when Picture M ode is[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 36 www .VIZIO .com Color Temperature Color Temperature is the “warmnes s” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. Choo se from Custom , Cool , Normal , or Com puter . Normal is the setting for television broadcasting. Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit i[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 37 www .VIZIO .com Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default. A scr een will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it. Note: Only settings under the Picture will be reset. PIP Menu You[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 38 www .VIZIO .com Settings Menu Adjust various options including a udio settings, scanning for channels, parental controls, date and time, and more. Audio Menu Adjust audio options including bala nce, equalizer, and advan ced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Balance[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 39 www .VIZIO .com Advanced Audio To select the options in the Advanced A udio sub-menu, press OK . A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced function s availa ble for fine tuning of the audio. • SRS TruSurround HD When watching TV or a movie, TruSurround HD™ creates an immers[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 40 www .VIZIO .com Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to factory default. A scree n will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be reset. Tuner Note: The tuner option ca[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 41 www .VIZIO .com Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to reco gnize the devices you h ave 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 jus[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 42 www .VIZIO .com USA-TV Note: When Rating Ena ble is OFF , the USA-TV Rating adjustments are not available. Press OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked ) channels by the following US TV ratings: TV-Y – All children TV-Y7 – Older children TV-G – General audien ce TV-PG – Guidance suggested TV-14[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 43 www .VIZIO .com CAN-French Note: When Rating Ena ble is OFF , Canadian French Rating adju stments are not available. Press the OK button to block (locked) or allow (u nl ocked) channels by the following Ca nadian French ratings: G – General audience 8 ans+ – General – not recomme[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 44 www .VIZIO .com CEC Consumer Electronics Con trol allows you to control other devices using your HDTV remote control when those devices are connecte d via HDMI. For example, if a CEC-supported Bl u-ray DVD playe r is connected to your HDTV through HDMI-2 and that pl ayer is powe red on, your HDTV will a[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 45 www .VIZIO .com Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on the screen during the s lideshow. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Do wn, Box In, or Box Out to set the transiti[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 46 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 9 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Program your E470VL and E550VL remote control to work with other devices. Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 3 29, 331 and 339 to work yo ur HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remo[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 47 www .VIZIO .com My Codes DVD Player Home Theater Cable Box Satellite Box VCR Other Other Other Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 1. Turn on the Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box. 2. Press and release the CABLE button on your VIZIO universal remote cont rol. 3. Press and hold[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 48 www .VIZIO .com Remote Control Codes Television Codes (Including TV/DVD, TV/VCR, and TV/DVD/VCR) 3M 10195, 888, 10462 A.R. Systems 10352 Abex 10065, 10256 ACE 10449 Acer 10164 Addison 10048, 10231 Admiral: 10045, 10078, 1023 2, 10236 Advent 10221, 10291 Adventura 10066, 10261 Aiko 10053, 10231 Aim 10353[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 49 www .VIZIO .com Chunfeng 10362, 10368, 10376, 10384, 10385, 10392, 1040 5, 10460, 10462 Chung Hsin 10048, 10234, 10332 Chunlan 10397 , 10468 Chunsun 10360, 10362, 103 68, 10457, 10460 Cinego 10327 Cineral 10231, 10280 Citizen 10047, 10049, 10050, 10053, 10054, 10062, 1006 4, 10229, 102[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 50 www .VIZIO .com GoldStar 10047, 10048, 10049, 10052, 10064, 10065, 1022 9, 10252, 10254, 10256, 1027 2, 10346, 10353 Goodmans 10352, 10353 Gradiente 10036, 10118, 102 65, 10271 Granada 10048, 10275, 1035 3 Grandin 10352, 10353 Great Wall 10349 Grundig 10240, 10258, 10266 , 10281, 10353 Grunpy 10054, 100[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 51 www .VIZIO .com Kangli 10422, 10448, 1045 7, 10458, 10460, 10461, 1046 2 Kangyi 10390, 10460, 10462 Kawasho 10046, 10047, 1004 9, 10246, 10269 Kaypani 10263 KDS 10295 KEC 10234 Kendo 10353 Kenwood 10047, 10049, 102 29, 10252, 10254 Kioto 10034, 10282 Kiton 10353 KLH 10075 Kloss 10261 K[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 52 www .VIZIO .com Nordmende 10353 Normerel 10353 Norwood Micro 1030 7 Noshi 10251 Novatronic 10352, 10353 NTC 10053, 10231 Okano 10353 Olevia 10096, 10105, 10111, 10242, 10243, 10303, 1030 5, 10311 Olympus 10314 Onwa 10054, 10234 Opera 10353 Oppo 10155 Optimus 10235, 10285, 10343 Optoma 10126, 10194 Opton[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 53 www .VIZIO .com Sanyo 10047, 10048, 10097, 10192, 10202, 10270, 1027 5, 10345, 10351 Sanyuan 10360, 10362, 1036 6, 10367, 10368, 10378, 1038 0, 10457, 10460, 10461 SBR 10250, 10353 Sceptre 10123 Schneider 10353 Scimitsu 10252 Scotch 10049, 10272 Scott 10047, 10049, 10052, 10054, 10055,[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 54 www .VIZIO .com Telegazi 10353 Telesonic 10353 Telestar 10353 Teletech 10353 Teleview 10353 Tennessee 10353 Tensai 10352, 10353 Tera 10255 Tevion 10353 Texet 10352 Thomas 10324 Thomson 10016, 1035 3 Thorn 10348, 10353 Thorn-Ferguson 10438 Tiane 10457 TMK 10047, 10049, 102 65, 10272 TNCi 10228 TOBO 10460[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 55 www .VIZIO .com Contec 40041 Coolmax 4011 2 COX 40000 Daeryung 400 71 Digi 40117 Director 40007 Dumont 40117 Eastern 40042 Emerson 40123 Everquest 40040, 40108 Focus 40111 Garrard 40038 GC Electronics 40037, 40125 GE 40030, 40031 Gehua 40007 Gemini 40043, 40108, 40123 General Instrumen[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 56 www .VIZIO .com HTS 40144 Hughes Network Systems 40016, 40018, 40019, 40023, 4002 5, 40054, 40135 Humax 40090 Ilo 40143 Insignia 40082 Jerrold 40142 JVC 40008, 40021, 40144 Lasoni c 40099 LG 40082 Magnavox 40028, 40094 Memorex 40028 MicroGem 40100 Mitsubishi 40023, 40085 Motorola 40140, 40142 Next Level[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 57 www .VIZIO .com Blue Parade 20298 Bose 20076, 20086, 20393, 20394 BOSS 20138 Boston Acoustics 20331 Brand 20383 Broksonic 20007, 20282 Caixin g 20389 California Audio Labs 2 0284 Cambridge Sound Works 202 03 Caravel l 20362 CAVS 20210 Changhong 20285, 20 345 CineVision 20114, 203 06 Cl[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 58 www .VIZIO .com Pioneer 20042, 20043, 20044, 20045, 20134, 20147, 2023 4, 20298 Polaroid 20027, 20133, 2 0208, 20402 Polk Audio 20 297 Portland 20317 Power Sound 20348 Prima 20192, 20403 Primas 20335 Princeton 20315 Proceed 20300 Proscan 20082, 20296 Protron 20213 Pye 20166 Qinghuatongfang 2038 2 Qishen[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 59 www .VIZIO .com DBX 30174 Dell 30217 Delphi 30218 Denon 30051, 30052, 3005 3, 30054, 30055, 30102 D-Link 30175 EAD 30219 Eclipse 30220 Elan 30176 Electrohome 30152 Emerson 30112, 30256 Farenheit 30221 Felston 30177 Fonmix 30163 Fosgate 30170 GE 30046, 30128 Go Video 30153 GPX 30100, 30[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 60 www .VIZIO .com Venturer 30119, 30139 Wards 30127, 30128, 30162 Xantech 30196 Xitel 30197 Yamaha 30008, 30009, 30010 , 30011, 30012, 30013, 3001 4, 30015, 30016, 30017, 3001 8, 30068, 30072, 30079, 3008 1, 30095, 30132 Zektor 30198 Zenith 30090 Zon 30199 Audio Accessory Codes (Including CD Play ers and [...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 61 www .VIZIO .com Funai 20050, 20062, 202 50 Garrard 20050, 20250 Gateway 20410 GE 20054, 20247, 20249, 20418 Go Video 20054 GoldStar 20058, 20066, 20248, 20419 Gradiente 20050, 20250 Harley Davidson 20250 Harman/Kardon 20058 Headquarter 20246 Hewlett Packard20410 Hitachi 20050, 20055 Ho[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 62 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 10 Maintenance and T roubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remove the power adapter cable from t he TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral clean er to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be pu [...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 63 www .VIZIO .com General TV Problems Solution Power is ON but there is no image on the screen. • Make sure all cables atta ched to the HDTV are conn ec ted to the correct output on the external device. • Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. • Press the INPUT button on the rem[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 64 www .VIZIO .com General TV Problems Solution The display image d oes not cover the entire screen. • If you are in RGB mode (Computer), make sure that H-Size and V-Pos ition in the On Screen Display (OSD) are set correctly. • If you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i in put, press the WIDE[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 65 www .VIZIO .com Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical proble m ra ther than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trai ne d support personnel can often resolve the probl em over the phone. For m[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 66 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 11 Specifications Product specification s may change without notice or obligation. E420VL Specifications E420VL Specifications Panel 42.02” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixe ls Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4845mm (H) x 0.4845mm (H) Display Compatibilit y 1080P (FHD[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 67 www .VIZIO .com Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connecti on Voltage Range 100~240Vac at 50/60Hz Power Consumption 111W (Avg), 0.37W standby Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: 5°C~ 35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft Non-Operating T empe[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 68 www .VIZIO .com PROGRAMMABLE TIMER, PIP/POP, SR S TSHD, SRS TruVolume, VESA MOUNT COMPATABILE, MULTIMEDIA. Special Features • 120Hz panel W/O scanning backli ght • Multimedia(JPEG) • HDMI CEC • Ambient light sensor • 1080 FHDTV • HDMI v1.3 • DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO TECHNOLOGY • DOLBY DIGI[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 69 www .VIZIO .com Inputs 3 x HDMI with HDCP (1 with L/R audio input s) 1 x RF (F connector for internal tuner) 1x Composite Video an d Stereo Audio 1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio 1x Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio 1x USB (side) Outputs 1x 5.1 S/PDIF Optical Di gital Audio, 1x Ster e[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 70 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 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 resolutio n[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 71 www .VIZIO .com W arranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRA NTY ON PARTS AND LABOR (Covers units purchased as new in United St ates and Puerto Rico Only) VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purch aser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of n[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 72 www .VIZIO .com Index 16:9 .......................................................................... 33 4:3 ............................................................................ 33 Accessori es ................................................................ 9 Adjustments Advanc ed .............[...]

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    VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Version 2/12/2010 73 www .VIZIO .com Reset Lo cks ......................................................... 43 USA Movie Rating ................................................ 42 USA TV Ra ting ..................................................... 42 Parental Co ntrols ....................................[...]