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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO SV420/470M television purchase.
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 years of enjoyment
from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television.
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M 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 safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of elec
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual 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 during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electr
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M 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, grou
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections..........................................................10 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................10 Side Panel Controls ..................................................................................................................................................
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Auto Adjust...................................................................................................................................................................56 PC Input Audio Adjustment ..........................................................................................................................................57 PC Input Setup.......................................................................................................
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is about 151W (AVG) (for model SV420M) and 182W (AVG) (for model SV470M). Use the included power cord. 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. Your HDTV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. For prop
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Attaching the safety strap For when your HDTV is not mounted on the wall with a Wall Mount, a Safety Strap has been included to attach the HDTV to the wall to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. The Safety Strap should be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that children (or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it onto themselves. 1. Fix one end of the strap to the wall. If you have a drywall finis
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange 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 POWER ( ) – Switch your HDTV on by pressing the button once. Press
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 2. RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. A cable with a 1/8” mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Left-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 – Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from the same source. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Connect the secondary source
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. POWER ( ) – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV – Press this button to select TV. AV – Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S- Video) input. COMP – Press this button to select the Component (YPbPr) input. By pressing this button repeatedly you will be switching from Component 1 to Co
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to person
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Rear and Connection Side Quality Connector Panel Description (type) Color Codes HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all- digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an Best Wh
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using HDMI (Best) SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes t
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to the 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 HDMI 3 input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other en
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set-top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press AV on the remote control to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Using Co
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or DTV CABLE BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Using the Antenna or Cable thro
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VIZIO SV420M & SV470M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV – 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 (Best) For optimal results, DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. CD DVD 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect
