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VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual
Dear VlZlO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television
purchase. This User Manual covers both VT420M and VT470M models, for
any specific difference between the models please refer to the specification
sheets in Chapter 5. 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 fr
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VlZIO VT420M/VT470M 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 shock or com
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VlZlOVT420M/VT470M UserManual thepresence of important operating andservicing instructions intheliterature accompanying your HDTV. • Donotoverload powerstripsandextension cords.Overloading canresultinfireorelectric shock. • Thewallsocketshould beinstalled nearyourHDTV andeasilyaccessible. • Onlypowerofthemarked voltage canbeusedforyourHDTV.Anyothervoltagethanthe specified voltagemaycausefireorelectric shock • Donottouchthepower cordduring lightning. Toavoidelectric shock,avoidhandling thepower c
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VlZIOVT420M/VT470M UserManual If anoutsideantenna/satellite dishor cablesystemis to beconnected to theTV, makesurethatthe antenna orcablesystemis electrically grounded to provide someprotection againstvoltagesurgesand staticcharges. Article810of theNationalElectrical Code,ANSI/NFPSA 70,provides information withregardto proper grounding of themastandsupporting structure, grounding of the lead-inwireto anantennadischarge unit,sizeof the groundingconductors, locationof antennadischargeunit,connecti
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VlZlOVT420M/VT470M UserManual FO¢ BulJ÷tin for New TV Owners 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. Analog-only
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VlZIOVT420M/VT470M UserManual Opening the PacAa@÷ 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. The HDTV weighs approximately 451bs and about 41" wide x 28" tall (VT420M); and 531bs and about 45"wide x 31" tall (VT470M), we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and i
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VlZlOVT420M/VT470M UserManual 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 debris to pre
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VlZIOVT420M/VT470M UserManual Additional certified accessories sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO HDTV. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Mns&al a&ion Pr÷para&ion Please read this user manual carefully before installing your Vl
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VlZIOVT420M/VT470M UserManual Preparing your LC# HDTV for Wall Mounting Your VIZIO HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand. To r÷mov÷ the stand: 5. Unplug all cables from the HDTV. 6. Place your HDTV face down on a soft and fiat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 7. Remove the total of eight (4) screws holding the stand to
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VlZIOVT420M/VT470M UserManual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter t Basic Controls and Connections ......................................................................................................... 11 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................
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VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Cha@t÷r I Front Pan÷I POWER 'VIZIO'LIGHT- The VIZiO name lightswhitewhen powered on and itwillget 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 Pan÷I Controls POWER (_) - Power the TV on by pressing this button once. Press the button again to power the TV off. MENU - This button
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VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Rear and Bid÷ Panel Connections ® Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD HDMI 1 Green multimedia player or set-top box. Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD Green HDMI 2 multimedia player or set-top box. Connect an extra audio/video source for digital video such HDMI 3 Green as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. For factory service only. Use of this input for any purpose SERVICE ONLY White other than factory authorize
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VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Connect an extra audio/video source for digital video such _10i HDMI Green as a DVD multimedia player or set-top box. Connect a storage source (format FAT32) for MP3 and JPEG files (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). i 11 i USB White It is recommended to back up your important document files as a precaution to prevent lost of data. Connect a source for composite (like a VCR or video game). Use the white and red connectors to connect the external aud
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VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Univ÷rsal Remote Contro The VlZlO Remote Control is used to control the operation and navigate the OSD menu of this TV. The remote button functions are explained on the following pages. INFO - This button turns the image and system information on or off. ((_) POWER - Press to turn your HDTV ON. Press it again to turn it OFF. TV - Press to select TV. AV - Press to select the Audio Video input. Note: If the S-Video cable is being used, the AV will show the signal g
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VlZIO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 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. • Keep the remote dry and away from heat sources and humidity. • If
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VlZIOVT420M/VT470M UserManual @hap&÷r 2 ¢onn÷c&ing Equipm÷n& Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video Best interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video Green source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and (digital) an audio and/or video monitor, suc
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VlZlO VT420M/VT470M User Manual Conn÷cting Your CabI÷ or Sat÷lJit÷ Box Using HDM_ 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 VlZlO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 Meters. See wwwwizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your CaMe or Satellite Box (Best) . Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
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VlZlOVT420M/VT470M UserManual For CaMe or Satellite Boxes with BV_: . 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 (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. . 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
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VlZlOVT420M/VT470M UserManual Using ¢ompon÷nt Video Connecting your CaMe or Satellite Box (Better) OPI"tCAL OUT . 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 Comp 1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. . Connect the PbCb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Comp 1 group (yellow color
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VlZlOVT420M/VT470M UserManual Oonn÷cting OoaxiaJ (RF) Using Your Antenna or gigita_ CaMe for DTV . 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. . 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 broadcasts are High Definit
