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VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Dear VlZlO 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 models please refer to the specification sheets in Chapter 5. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, plea[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual important Safety instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following saf[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV andeasily accessible. • Only power of the marked vol[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 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 someprotection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to pro[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual FO¢ BulJ÷tin for New TV Owners The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to recei[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Opening the PacAa@÷ 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 included. The HDTV weighs approximately 451bs an[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual TV Setup and Stand Assembly Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. To unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the two top foam end caps. 3. Remove the stand base un[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Additional certified accessories sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO HDTV. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Preparing your LC# 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 instructions below for removing the stand. To r÷mov÷ the stand: 5. Unplug all cables from the HDTV. 6. Place your HDTV face [...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter t Basic Controls and Connections .............................................................................................[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Cha@t÷r I Front Pan÷I POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- The VIZiO name lights whitewhen 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. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best respon[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Rear and Bid÷ Panel Connections ® HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 SERVICE ONLY OPTICAL OUT COMP 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) COMP 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) DTV/TV (Cable/Antenna) RGB PC/PC Audio Green Green Green White White Yellow Yellow Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or s[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual _10i i 11 i i 12 i i13_ HDMI USB AVIS-Video HEADPHONE Green White Red Black Connect an extra audio/video source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. Connect a storage source (format FAT32) for MP3 and JPEG files (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). It is recommended to back [...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Univ÷rsal Remote Contro The VlZlO Remote Control is used to control the operation and navigate the OSD menu of this TV. The remote button functions are explained on the following pages. INFO - This button turns the image and system information on or off. ((_) POWER - Press to turn your HDTV ON. Press it again to tur[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 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 of your HDTV to send commands[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual @hap&÷r 2 ¢onn÷c&ing Equipm÷n& Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals. Best (digital) Best (digital) Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) Good (analog) Best (digital) Note: For more Green Gr[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Conn÷cting Your CabI÷ or Sat÷lJit÷ Box Using HDM_ 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 VlZlO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 Meters. See wwwwizio.com o[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual For CaMe or Satellite Boxes with BV_: . 2. . . 5. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI2 Input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Using an audio cable (1/8' stereo connector on the go[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Using ¢ompon÷nt Video Connecting your CaMe or Satellite Box (Better) OPI"tCAL OUT . 2. . . . . 7. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Comp 1 group (yellow color area) at the[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Oonn÷cting OoaxiaJ (RF) Using Your Antenna or gigita_ CaMe for DTV . 2. . 4. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 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. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. Select TV using the INPUT button[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual . 2. . 4. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual ¢onn÷ct)ng Your DVD )(a)÷r 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 HDM( DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI ([...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual For DVD P)ay÷rs )th Dr(: O_TICA OUT . 2. . . 5. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 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 side of the LCD HDTV. Using an audio cable (1/8' stereo connector on the going into the T[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Using ¢ompon÷nt Video Connecting your DVD P_ayer (Better): . 2. 3. 4. 5. . 7. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Comp 1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. Connect the Pb[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Usin@ 8oVid÷o (AV) Connecting your DVD P_ayer (Good): . 2. . . 5. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 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. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio outpu[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD Player (Good}: . 2. . . 5. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 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 connectors at the side of the LCD HDTV. Connect the R[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual . 2. . . 5. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 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. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors a[...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual If your soundsystemhas a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect 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 used. . 2. . 4. . . . . Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. [...]

VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Conn÷ctin@ a PC (Computer) . 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 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. Using a 1/8" stereo cable, connect the Audio Out on your pc com[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Pr÷se& PC R÷solu&ion If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions, for the [...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables Connect audio and video cables from the desired components to your HDTV as described in "Connecting Devices." T÷l÷vision , Connecting the Power Cable Connect one end of the power cord to the power cord connector on the[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 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. , At this point if you have an outdoor antenna or use a cable service (No set-top box), the signal source can be selected. Pre[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual S÷I÷cting nput÷ 1. Press INPUT on the remote or on the side of your HDTV to select the input source that matches the connection 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 receiver, DVD player, etc.). You should s[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Using the MNFO Guid÷ 1. Press INFO on the remote to display program information 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 pressed: D_te & T_e Channel Schedule h_format_on Date & Time - It show[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please verify that all cables or antenna connections are secure, and the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. , 2. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VlZlO logo on the front will chan[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Using the Navigation Wh÷÷i 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 select the highli[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Unique TV Features This HDTV comes with some extrafeatures to make your TV experiencemore enjoyable. They are described as follows: , Multimedia: This feature allows using storage devices such as a portable hard drive or thumb drive or card reader as long as it is a FAT32 formatted device to display the pictures (JPE[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual , 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 pauses the live progra[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Adj u÷tin@ 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 selecting to adjust is displayed in orange text in left-hand side of the OSD[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Rd]ustinq Channels settinqs If you didnot 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 • / • / _1 / • to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/SELECT key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the E[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Adjusting &he Pic&ur÷ 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 corner of the OSD. Press • / • / _1 [...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Adjusting th÷ R_ctur÷ $÷ttings 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 _1 to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD. The options of Home, Movie,[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 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 corner of the OSD. Press • / • / _[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Adjustimg the Par÷ntam Contro_ s÷ttings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, 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 restrict certain channel and program viewing by[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual The following options are available Ratings Locks menu: 1. Block Unrated Shows - This option allows blocking of unrated content. , USA - TV - This option allows blocking of selected TV or Cable channels based on ratings established for US broadcasts. Select the desired rating and press MENU/SELECT to block (lock) or [...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 3. USA - Movie - This option allows blocking of movies based on ratings established by the MPAA. Select the desired rating and press MENU/SELECT to block (locked) or unblock (unlocked). G -General audience PG - Parental guidance suggested PG-13 - Recommended for children13 years of age or older R - Mature audience NC[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 5. CAN - English - This option allows blocking of selected Canadian English TV or Cable channels based on age 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+ - Adults programming , Access Code Edit - The Access [...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Adjusting the S÷ttin@÷ When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC SOUFCe, the following setup adjustment OSD screensare available when you pressMENU/SELECT on the remote control. NOTE: Wbe_ a comp_;_te_-s te so;_ce tI_e CC opton s not: ava abe Press • / • / _1 / • to highlight and select the cho[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual PIP (P_cgur÷o[noP[cgur÷} 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 switch between main and PIP screen. Th[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 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 Ratio may be refe[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Important 1. 2. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen and remote control, and cause paint to peel. Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control , 4. Us[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Press the INPUT button on the TV or the Remote. Check the input connections. Power is ON but no Make sure any cable attached to the TV is connected to the correct output screen image, from a Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Check Input settings. Wrong or abnormal colors Check Color and[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual You can see a picture but Make sure thatthe volume is not turned down. you cannot hear sound. Make sure thatthe sound is not muted. Make sure thatyour audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly. The TV haspixels thatare Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of always dark or [...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please usethe AC cords listed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act NOTE: This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Chapter $ Misc÷ilaneous Sp÷cifications for VT42OM In forma &ion Panel 42" Diagonal (42.02" Diagonal 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 Brightness 450 cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast 4000:[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Sp÷@ifi@a&ions for VT47OM Panel 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) Viewing Angle Horizontal and Vertical 176 ° (typical) Inputs lx Co[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Glo÷sary - 8&andard D÷fini&ions Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures 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" would be 25[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Limited Product Warranty VlZlO provides a "ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY" against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VlZlO display purchased from an authorized VlZlO U.S. reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States or Puerto Rico. VlZlO's Responsibil[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THEPERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VlZIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING VlZIO'SNEGLIGENCE, ALLE[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual On-site repair service is requested through VlZlO's third-party service provider. AfterVlZlOprovides the customer with the on-site repair (OSR) authorization number, the third-party service provider will contact the customer andwill schedule the repair at the customer's location. The total approximate time [...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 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 source, 41 antenna jack, 13 audio settings adjusting, 44 speakers, 44 surround mode, 44 AV In jack, 13 B backlight adjusting, 43 blocking channels, 45 brightness adjusting, 43[...]

VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual 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 changing, 48 picture s[...]

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