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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO XVT472SV television purchase. For maximum
benefit of your HDTV, 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.
For assistance, call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at www.VIZIO.com.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation service
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VIZIO XVT472SV 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 electric shoc
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual 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 electrical storms. Unplug your H
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to your HDTV, 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, groundin
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition 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 receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Anal
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ...............................................................................................4 Advisory of the DTV Transition..................................................................................................................5 Finding a Locati
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content....................................................................................................................33 Picture Settings .......................................................................................................................................34 Slideshow Mode...................................................................................................................................34 Slideshow with Mus
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Time Zone............................................................................................................................................42 Daylight Saving....................................................................................................................................42 Channel Info.........................................................................................................................................43 Setup Menu ..
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VIZIO XVT472SV 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. After you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The screen can be easily scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the screen facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Finding a Location for Your HDTV Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of your HDTV. Here are some things you should consider when deciding on a proper location for your HDTV: The power consumption of your HDTV is about 93W (AVG). o Use the included power cord. o When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The 3- rd pronged cord must be grounded and the groundi
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall, use the included safety strap to attach your HDTV to the wall to reduce the chance of your 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 your HDTV and pulling it onto themselves. 1. Attach one end of the strap to the wall: If you have a drywall finish attach it to a st
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VIZIO XVT472SV 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 – Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) – Switch the HDTV on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn the HDTV off. MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1 & 2—Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or a Set-Top Box through these all digital connectors. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of your HDTV. 2. RGB PC—Connect the video and audio from a computer here. Connect a 1/8” mini plug stereo connector from the computer to your HDTV if you want sound to be transmitted. 3. S-VIDEO/AV1—Connect composite or S-Video video devices, such as a VCR or g
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Right-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 for co
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Chapter 2 VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your VIZIO remote control is programmable and supports up to four different devices such as a TV, DVD player, a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier, and a Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box. See “Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control” at the back of this manual for step- by-step instructions on how to program the remote. Installing the Batteries 1. Open the battery cover by sliding it in the dire
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET—Press to start all programming of the Remote Control. Remote LED—Blinks when the remote operates. POWER ( )—Press to turn your HDTV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. HDMI—Press to select the HDMI input. By pressing it repeatedly you will go through all HDMI inputs in sequence. COMP—Press to select from you TV’s Component inputs. By pressing it repeatedly you will go through all Component inpu
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual INFO/REV—Press to display the image and system display information. This button also reverses playback when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. P.AUDIO/FF—Press to switch the audio from the main screen to the sub-screen while in PIP or POP mode. This button also fast forwards playback when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. CC/NEXT—Repeatedly press to sele
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Chapter 3 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on- screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your HDTV, and then plug the other end into an AC wall socket. 3. Connect your devices to your HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps). 4. Turn on your TV. The Setup
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV the first time Selecting an Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing INPUT on the remote control or side of your HDTV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV1, COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT 2, RGB (VGA), HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and HDMI4. Turn on your device and you will see a picture on your HDTV. If there is no picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on your H
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VIZIO XVT472SV User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press POWER on the remote control. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white. 2. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the D
