Vizio M420VT User Manual

Vizio M420VT User Manual

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Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television purchase. This User Manual
covers the following models: M420VT and M470VT, for specific difference between the models
please refer to the specification sheets in Chapter 9. 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
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  • Page 1 Chapter 9. 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.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual portant Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufact may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV.
  • 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 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 4: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    VIZIO M420VT 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Programming the Remote Control ... 14 RCHING AUTOMATICALLY FOR THE CODES ... 14 emote Control Range ... 15 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ... 15 Inserting the remote control batteries ... 15 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ... 15 PTER 3 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT ... 16 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box ...
  • Page 6 VIZIO M420VT User Manual Help Menu ... 31 CC (Closed Caption) Menu ... 31 HAPTER 7 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS ... 32 TV Settings ... 32 Input ... 32 Channels ... 32 Menu Language ... 33 Date & Time ... 33 PC Settings ...
  • Page 7: Opening The Package

    Opening the Package 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.
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Hdtv

    Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components. • Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. •...
  • Page 9: Wall Mounting Your Hdtv

    TV. 4. Carefully remove the stand, pulling the base towards you. To find the perfect mount for your HDTV, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Basic Controls And Connections

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and it will get dimmer 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 And Side Panel Connections

    VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Rear and Side Panel Connections Version 4/29/2010 www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 12 VIZIO M420VT User Manual Connection RGB PC /PC Audio COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) DTV/TV (Cable/Antenna) SERVICE HDMI SPDIF Note: When using the A/V input (usually, a composite signal) the video signal (yellow color coded cable) need to be connected to the green jack connector. Expect to see a black/white video in the Component input, if it is selected by accident.
  • Page 13: Remote Control Buttons

    TV settings such as Brightness and Contrast, or turn menu options On and Off. OK —When the OSD menu is up, pressing this key select the highlighted option in the menu. Version 4/29/2010 BACK, BACKWARDS, FAST www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual...
  • Page 14: Programming The Remote Control

    TV and Set-Top Boxes. Please, refer to the tables at the end of this User’s manual for the different codes to match the different manufacturers including the codes for VIZIO preferred accessories and equipment systems. The following procedure is required to do the programming: 1.
  • Page 15: Remote Control Range

    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 16: Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals. Connection Quality Connector (type) Best (digital) Best (digital) - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 17: Connecting Your Cable Or Satellite Box

    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 VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Lengths are available up to 10 Meters. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
  • Page 18 VIZIO M420VT User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI2 Input at the side of the LCD HDTV.
  • Page 19: Using Component Video

    COMP button on the Remote Control. Note: • 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 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 20: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 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.
  • 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 you HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
  • Page 22: For Dvd Players With Dvi

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual For DVD Players with DVI: Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input at the side of the LCD HDTV.
  • Page 23: Using Component Video

    Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version 4/29/2010 Better): color) rea) cable (white o output connectors associated with the ect the other end to the audio connectors www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual of the LCD HDTV, or ontrol.
  • Page 24: Using Composite (Av) Video

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD Player (Good): Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video Y (green color) connector connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
  • Page 25: Connecting An External Receiver/Amp

    Note: • Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input. • The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers. Version 4/29/2010 button to highlight SPEAKERS. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual...
  • Page 26: Connecting A Pc (Computer)

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Connecting a PC (Computer) Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Personal Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Getting Started

    Select the TV to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. • Select the signal input (Antenna or Cable) • Scan your TV channels (unless you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 28: Chapter 5 Using Your Hdtv For The First Time

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time When pressing the MENU or OK button, your HDTV displays the following OSD main menu. Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure.
  • Page 29: Viewing Digital Tv Program Information

    VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information INFO Button When you press the INFO button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the INFO button will display more information about the program:...
  • Page 30: Chapter 6 Your Hdtv Settings

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 6 Your HDTV Settings Using the HDTV Settings Menu The remote control or the buttons on the front of the TV can control all the function settings. The HDTV Settings Menu allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.
  • Page 31: Audio Menu

    VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Audio Menu This menu provides all options to be adjusted to set the sound preferences from the built-in speakers. Under this menu the options are: SRS TruSurround HD™, SRS TruVolume , Equalizer Settings, Bass & Treble, Balance, Speakers, Digital Audio Out, Analog MTS, Digital MTS and Reset Audio Mode.
  • Page 32: Chapter 7 Adjusting Your Hdtv Settings

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 7 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings The following is a more detailed description of the different OSD (On- Screen Display) menu settings and adjustments regarding the options and features which are part of your HDTV. Starting with the default TV Menu and then in sequence according to the main OSD menu.
  • Page 33: Menu Language

    2. Horiz. Position: Adjust the horizontal (left/right) position of the image. 3. Vertical Position: Adjust the vertical (up/down) position of the image. 4. Fine Tune: Fine tunes the image for crisp content over the entire display area. Version 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 34: Timer Menu

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Timer Menu Select this option to have the HDTV turning off automatically using increments of 30 minutes, the options are: Off, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 120 minutes. The default being Off. Multimedia Menu When using a USB device with multimedia files as data, the following options and settings are available for you to use.
  • Page 35 2. Thumbnail: This option displays your photos, music and video files as thumbnails, making it easier to select them. Thumbnail Size Select this option to change the size of the thumbnails being displayed, the sizes are Small, Medium and Large. Version 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 36: Wide Menu

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Wide Menu The following table shows the different screen modes and display sizes according to the content being sent to the HDTV. Note: The red lines show the video signal being overscanned. www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 37 People will appear wider than they really are. If you are atching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or ovie, there will still be black bars at the top and bottom. This ode is available only when watching a widescreen program. Version 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 38: Audio Menu

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Audio Menu Your HD TV sound is optimized by the use of SRS TruSurround HD™ and SR differen t options are available if you decide to explore the differences in HD Au SRS Tr uSurround HD™...
  • Page 39: Picture Menu

    Level (APL) which will prevent the overall picture from looking too light. 8. Color Enhancement: Use this option to increase the picture reproduction performance by reducing oversaturation of certain colors and improving flesh tones. Version 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 40: Noise Reduction

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual 9. Color Temperature: Use this option to control the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. Choose from Custom, Cool, Normal, or PC. Normal is the setting for television broadcasting. Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences.
  • Page 41: Parental Menu

    PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R – Mature audience NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age X – No one under 17 years of age Version 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 42 VIZIO M420VT User Manual CAN-English Press the OK button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian English ratings: C – Children C8+ – Children 8 years or older G – General Programming, suitable for all audiences PG –...
  • Page 43: Help Menu

    Background Color (color of the background where Closed Caption is displayed) • Background Opacity (sets the transparency of the background) • Window Color (color of the area where characters are displayed) • Window Opacity (transparency of the area where characters are displayed) Version 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 44: Chapter 8 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    1. Remove the TV power cable from the wall oulet. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer.
  • Page 45 If you are using TV, AV or Component with 480i input, press MENU button on the remote control and scroll to Wide on OSD menu. Press Volume (Up) on the remote control. www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual...
  • Page 46 VIZIO M420VT User Manual General TV Problems cannot hear sound. • • • • The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or colored. You see “noise” or “trash” on • the screen. • • You switch to a different input and the screen size changes.
  • Page 47: 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: (888) 849-4623 (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9514 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded.
  • Page 48: Fcc Class B Radio Interference Statement

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 49: Chapter 9 Specifications

    39.75” W x 26.73” H x 9.92” D with stand; 39.75” W x 26.25” H x 1.76” D without stand Net Weight 44.09lbs with stand, 37.48lbs without stand Gross Weight 54.01lbs Certifications UL, FCC Class B, Energy Star 4.0, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A Version 4/29/2010 VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 50 VIZIO M420VT User Manual M470VT Specifications Panel 47” Diagonal (46.96” Diagonal viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.5415mm x 0.5415mm Display Compatibility 1080p (FHDTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness 450 cd/m (typical) Contrast with DCR...
  • Page 51: Preset Pc Resolutions

    Preset PC Resolutions M420VT/M470VT Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).
  • Page 52: Chapter 10 Warranty

    (90) days of commercial use. If a VIZIO product is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its sole option and discretion.
  • Page 53 FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION. Personal Data If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information, ALL CONTENTS AND INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN WARANTY SERVICE. If this occurs, your product will be restored to you configured as originally purchased.
  • Page 54: Index

    VIZIO M420VT User Manual Index 16:9 ... 26 4:3 ... 26 Accessories ... 7 Adjustments Volume ... 10 Advanced Adjustments ... 26 Antenna ... 18 Aspect Ratio ... 26 Blackbars ... 26 Cable Box Connecting ... 19 Cleaning ... 39 Coaxial connection Satellite box...
  • Page 55: Code For Programming The Remote Control

    VIZIO M420VT/M470VT User Manual Code for Programming the Remote Control Version 4/29/2010 www.VIZIO.com...

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