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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual
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Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 FHDTV High Definition Television.
For assistance, please call (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us at www.vizio.com.
To purchase or
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your FHDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your FHDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your FHDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your FHDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. ! To reduce the risk of elec
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual ! The wall socket should be installed near your FHDTV and easily accessible. ! Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your FHDTV. 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 FHDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protec
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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, ground
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections..........................................................10 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................10 Side Panel Controls ....................................................................................................................................................
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Video Input Parental Control ........................................................................................................................................53 PC Input Picture Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................53 Auto Adjust.....................................................................................................................
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Opening the Package Your FHDTV 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 FHDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your FHDTV gently and never place your FHDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protecti
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 under foam end cap. 4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface. Note: Make sure that the surface is free of
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Setting Up Your FHDTV ! Read this user manual carefully before installing your FHDTV. ! The power consumption of your FHDTV is about 124W for model VO370M and about 137W for model VO420E. 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 FHDTV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. ! For proper ventila
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 the FHDTV on by pressing the button once. Pres
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Rear Panel Connections No. Connection Description Plug an HDMI device into this port 1 HDMI 1 Connect the video and audio from a computer here. A 1/8” plug stereo cable is 2 RGB PC needed to connect the audio out from the computer to the connector in the rear of the TV for audio from computer. Connect the primary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio S-VIDEO/
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection Button Description # 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, then use the yellow connector to 1 AV2 connect the external video from the same source. The orange color band on the side of the TV indicates this connection. Note: The red and white audi
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. POWER ( ) – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby GUIDE mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV – Press this button to select TV. COMP HDMI TV AV 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 fro
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 perso
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO FHDTV 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 interface
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your FHDTV: 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
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to the FHDTV and FHDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your FHDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 input (white color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your FHDTV Set-Top Box and connect the oth
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your FHDTV 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 FHDTV. 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 FHDTV. 4. Turn on your FHDTV 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
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E 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 FHDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the FHDTV 3. Turn on the power to the FHDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Using the Antenna or Cable th
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VIZIO VO370M/VO420E User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your FHDTV – 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 FHDTV. CD DVD 1. Turn off your FHDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect
