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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television purchase. This User Manual
covers the following models: M420VT and M470VT, for specific difference between the models
please refer to the specification sheets in Chapter 9. Thank you for your support. For maximum
benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for
future reference. We hope you will experience many
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VIZIO M420VT 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 instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • To reduce the risk of electric
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual user to 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 and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock • Do not touch the power cord
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................................................... 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners .............................................................................................................. 4 Opening the
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual Help Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 31 CC (Closed Caption) Menu ..................................................................................................................... 31 CHAPTER 7 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS ................................................................................ 32 TV Settings ...............................
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual 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 included. Due to the weights and sizes of your HDTV models, we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • For the power consumption of your HDTV, please check the specification sheet for your model in Chapter 6. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised. • Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping. • For proper ventilation, you must allow a 1” space betw
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual To remove the base stand: 1. Unplug all cables from the HDTV. 2. Place your HDTV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3. Remove the total of eight (4) screws holding the base stand to the TV. 4. Carefully remove the stand, pulling the base towards you. To find the perfect mount for your HDTV, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-46
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 2 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. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. Side Panel Controls ( ) – Press this button once to power your TV on. Press the button ag
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Rear and Side Panel Connections Version 4/29/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual No. Connection Description Connect the video from a computer here. Connect the audio (1/8 RGB PC /PC 1 in. mini plug stereo connector) from a computer here. Audio Connect your primary source component (like a DVD Player or set top box) here. From left to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or COMPONENT Cb), and red for Pr (or Cr) inputs. Use white for left audio and red 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr for right audio. When using the A/V input (usually,
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET — Use to program a different device (DVD, AUDIO SYSTEM, TV and CABLE/SATELLITE BOX) to be controlled by this control. POWER ( ) — Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. DVD, AUDIO, TV and CABLE — Press the button of the equipment you would like to control using this remote control. Make sure that the remote has been set up the code to the specific device. RECORD, PAUSE, P
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual BACK — When use with the TV, this button behaves in the same way as the LAST button. It is used as a functional key on the set-top box for cable and satellite services with DVR features. It allows skipping back to previous prerecorded programs. GUIDE — This button does not function with your TV, follow the INFO description to see programming information. VOL ▲/ ▼— Press it to either increase or decrease the volume level of the sound. MEDIA — Use to select view
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 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. • Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • Keep the remote dry and awa
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 3 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 Connector Description (type) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all- digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface Best between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, (digital) DVD player, o
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual 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 certified HDMI cable. Lengths are available up to 10 Meters. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. Turn off the power to the L
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD 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 HDMI2 Input at the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (1/8’ stereo connector on the going into the TV), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio ass
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VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the PbCb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component input at the rea
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VIZIO M420VT User Manual 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 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Note: • Not all digital TV broadcast
