Vizio VS420LF User Manual

Vizio VS420LF User Manual

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  • Page 1 THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 3 Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV. Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture. Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way. The performance of your HDTV changes substantially. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 4: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    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.
  • Page 5 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VS420LF1A 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 the VS420LF1A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.
  • Page 6 The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. For proper ventilation, you must allow space between the back of the TV and the wall. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below ‘Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting’...
  • Page 7 Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VS420LF1A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the VS420LF1A on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Left Side Connections ...12 VIZIO Remote Control...13 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ...14 Remote Control Range ...14 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...14 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote...14 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment ... 15 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...15 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...16...
  • Page 9 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ... 62 Maintenance...62 Troubleshooting Guide ...63 5.1 Telephone & Technical Support ...64 Compliance ...65 5.2 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...65 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information... 66 Specifications ...66 Glossary – Standard Definitions...67 Index ...68 Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections

    VIZIO VS420LF1A 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.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    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.
  • Page 12: Left Side Connections

    The S-Video, if connected, will take priority over the video of the RCA connector; keep in mind that the audio (white and red) connectors need to be connected to the source in order to listen to the program being watched. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 13: Vizio Remote Control

    HDMI 720p, HDMI 1080i, etc. POWER ( ) – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode.
  • Page 14: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control

    Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

    Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VS420LF1A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality Connector (type) Best (digital) Best...
  • Page 16: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    HDTV. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 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.
  • Page 17: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box

    HDTV Set-Top 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. Length is available up to 10 meters. See 4623) for details.
  • Page 18 Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 19: Using Component Video

    (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
  • Page 20: Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box

    HDTV. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 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. The most common channels; in which your TV must be at, are either channel3 or channel 4.
  • Page 21: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VS420LF1A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters. www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
  • Page 22 Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. Refer to your DVD player user manual for more www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual...
  • Page 23: Using Component Video

    Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV.
  • Page 24: Using S-Video (Av)

    Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. If AV1 is being used, apply Steps 1 through 4; and then select AV2 in Step 5 as long as the S-Video connector is not being used.
  • Page 25: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera

    AV2 input on the side of the TV. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Select AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote or right hand side of the TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.
  • Page 26: Connecting An External Receiver/Amp

    If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. This optical audio connection is active for all audio (RF, Component, Composite and HDMI) inputs. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 27: Connecting A Pc Computer

    A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual Turn off the power to the HDTV and PC Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA)
  • Page 28: Preset Pc Resolutions

    Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).
  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Setting Up To Watch Television

    The next screen will display the options to select between Home Mode and Retail Mode, selecting Home Mode will give you an opportunity to save energy. Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 30 If you do not want to scan for channels at this time, press the highlight Skip Scan and then press the Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual button. www.VIZIO.com button on the remote to...
  • Page 31 If you select Skip Scan, next time that you decide to complete this procedure; you will need to select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to get the option of scanning the channels again.
  • Page 32 Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your TV set. If there is not picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on the TV set.
  • Page 33 6. Fine Tuning your TV set for Home Use. After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5; please follow the steps below to optimize your TV set display: a. Press the MENU key to bring up the Menu display. Use the button to scroll to the Color Temperature option.
  • Page 34: Watching A Tv Program

    Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white.
  • Page 35: Adjusting Basic Hdtv Settings

    LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached.
  • Page 36: Program Information

    Press the GUIDE button to exit this feature or wait for it to disappear automatically. Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, an Information Banner is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the LCD HDTV. Program Information:...
  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment Of Hdtv

    Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other settings.
  • Page 38: Dtv / Tv Input Picture Adjustment

    VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game.
  • Page 39: Backlight

    Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 40: Color

    Use the button to adjust the level. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 41: Color Temperature

    VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual Color Temperature Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting. Press the button if you want to choose the Warm, Normal or Custom option.
  • Page 42: Advanced Video

    Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual Use this feature to increase the picture www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 43: Flesh Tone

    DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio). This feature can be set to On or Off to allow the TV set to display the supplied image, dark and bright scenes; with a more vivid or intense quality. ON implies that the dark would be accentuated and OFF would intensify the brightness. Press button to turn this On or Off.
  • Page 44: Dtv / Tv Input Audio Adjustment

    Use the button to adjust the level. The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the TV is pressed. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 45: Treble

    Speakers selection. Press the button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn-off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 46: Lip Sync

    When you first used your VS420LF1A you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu.
  • Page 47: Skip Channel

    Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available DTV channels in memory you will find that some channels will be too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Select the channel...
  • Page 48: Dtv / Tv Input Setup

    Sleep Timer selection. Press the button to select the timer to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 49: Input Naming

    Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual button and select either button to go to the next space (_) and button select the second...
  • Page 50: Closed Caption (Cc)

    Closed Caption (CC) When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the Analog CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Analog CC selection. Press the button to select CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 51: Dtv / Tv Input Parental Control

    The Password must be entered before the TV will continue with Parental settings. The default password set in the factory is 0 0 0 0. If you are going to use the Parental Control feature you should change the password.
  • Page 52: Us Tv Rating

    VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual US TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 0 to display the Parental Control menu and then press button to highlight the US TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating panel will be displayed.
  • Page 53: Us Movie Rating

    The TV has the local up to date values in memory for the US Parental Control ratings; this applies also to the Canadian English Rating table as well as to Canadian French Rating table as long as the TV is located at or near to an area where Parental rating has been updated.
  • Page 54: Blocked Unrated Programming

    Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 50) does NOT reset the password. Version 10/22/2008 exit exit www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual...
  • Page 55: Hdmi Input Picture Adjustment

    HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 0. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
  • Page 56: Video Input Picture Adjustment

    The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 0. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. Video Input Setup...
  • Page 57: Video Input Parental Control

    DTV / TV adjustments. PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 0 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. Auto Adjust...
  • Page 58: Brightness

    VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels.
  • Page 59: Color Temperature

    VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual Color Temperature Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is 9300K setting. Press the button if you want to choose the 9300K, Custom or 6500 option. Once the adjustments are completed press the LAST button repeatedly to exit the OSD completely.
  • Page 60: Position

    Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 0. The menu difference is that there are no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental Control adjustments.
  • Page 61: Understanding Viewing Features

    The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan-and-scan or full frame.
  • Page 62: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to peel.
  • Page 63: Troubleshooting Guide

    Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video image. output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc.
  • Page 64: Telephone & Technical Support

    For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call. Telephone: (949) 428-2525 Fax: 949-585-9514 Version 10/22/2008 Email: techsupport@vizio.com...
  • Page 65: Compliance

    Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. interference.
  • Page 66: Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information

    61lbs Certifications CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B, BETS-7 *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Version 10/22/2008 VIZIO VS420LF1A User Manual 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio 2x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio 1x S-Video plus shared Stereo Audio www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 67: Glossary - Standard Definitions

    Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate set- top box to receive over-the-air DTV signals. Interlace Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then filling the in the even lines (this happens instantaneously).
  • Page 68: Index

    Black Level Extender, 42 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 42 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction, 42 Flesh Tone, 43 White Peak Limiter, 42 Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 62 Coax (RF) Connecting for DTV, 16 Connecting your Basic Set Top Box, 20 Component...
  • Page 69 Remote Batteries, 14 Layout, 13, 14 Range, 14 Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 14 Connecting your PC, 27 safety instructions, 2 Screen Size explanation, 61 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 24 Connecting your VCR, 25...

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