VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VL420M & VL47

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 10 www.VIZIO.com Stand Neck(already attached to TV)Stand BaseBottom view Vizio TV(back)TV Setup and Stand Assemb

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Setting Up Your HDTV ! Read this user manual carefully before installing your H

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 12 www.VIZIO.com Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall, use the included safety s

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– Th

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 14 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1 & 2 – Connect digital video devices such as DVD mu

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 – Connect the secondary source for composite

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control INFO – This button displays program information. POWER ( ) – Press thi

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 re

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 18 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO HDTV has six dif

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com SET TOP BOXConnecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 2 www.VIZIO.com Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 20 www.VIZIO.com SET TOP BOXSET TOP BOXHDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn off the

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

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 22 www.VIZIO.com CABLE BOXConnecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com CD DVDCD DVDConnecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting y

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 24 www.VIZIO.com CD DVDCD DVDUsing Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player.

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com CD DVDVCRUsing Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV an

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 26 www.VIZIO.com STEREO SYSTEMConnecting an External Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to t

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com COMPUTERConnecting a Computer 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer.

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

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

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com ! Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fi

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 30 www.VIZIO.com Viewing Multimedia Content 1. Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos, music,

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, includin

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 32 www.VIZIO.com Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box I

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Video Settings When watching videos you can adjust various settings, including s

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

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 satellite service comp

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 36 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the re

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.

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 38 www.VIZIO.com Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellit

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 4 www.VIZIO.com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 40 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or

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 &

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 th

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 Picture menu

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 r

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV / TV ch

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 46 www.VIZIO.com Setup Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown

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 source

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 48 www.VIZIO.com Input Naming This feature helps you identify the input being watched. You can use up

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

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broad

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

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 a

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 52 www.VIZIO.com Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 53 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure th

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 54 www.VIZIO.com Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 55 www.VIZIO.com General TV Problems Solution ! If HD content is not available view “Standard D

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 56 www.VIZIO.com General TV Problems Solution ! Best image quality will be achieved by HDMI. The next

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 u

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 58 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Specifications Panel VL420M: 42.02” Diago

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 59 www.VIZIO.com Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100~240Vac

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 6 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 60 www.VIZIO.com Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” against manufactur

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 61 www.VIZIO.com screen for extended periods and or excessive brightness and contrast l

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual 62 www.VIZIO.com If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be with

VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 63 www.VIZIO.com Index Accessories...

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VIZIO VL420M/VL470M User Manual Version 3/25/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully pack