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  • Page 2 Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO E421VO television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    VIZIO E421VO User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. 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.
  • Page 4 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 3/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Advisory Of The Dtv Transition

    TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) Fax: 1-866-418-0232 E-mail: fccinfo@fcc.gov NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Version 3/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Component Video (Better)... 24 Using Composite (AV) Video (Good)... 24 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ... 25 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV ... 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera... 25 Connecting a Home Theater System ... 26 Using RCA...
  • Page 8 Time & Local Settings ... 40 CEC... 40 Media Menu... 41 Slideshow Mode... 41 Repeat... 41 Sort By ... 41 Duration ... 41 Slideshow Effect ... 41 Thumbnail Size ... 41 Info ... 41 Version 3/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual...
  • Page 9 VIZIO E421VO User Manual Help Menu ... 42 System Info ... 42 Reset TV Settings ... 42 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ... 42 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...43 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ... 43 Troubleshooting Guide ... 43 Telephone &...

  • Page 10: Opening The Package

    Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV. To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946).

  • Page 11: 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 12: Attaching The Tv Stand

    Attach the TV stand base: 1. Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV). 2. On the bottom of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Move the TV into an upright position. Bottom view...

  • Page 13: Wall Mounting Your Hdtv

    VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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. 1. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Basic Controls And Connections

    INPUT (ENTER) —Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. After you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to the L / R AUDIO here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946).

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Vizio Remote Control

    The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity.  If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Buttons

    VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to be set up and enabled for these buttons to work. See CEC on page 40 for more information.

  • Page 18: Chapter 4 Getting Started

    Chapter 4 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.

  • Page 19: Chapter 5 Using Your Hdtv For The First Time

    1. Press the power button on the remote control. The VIZIO logo on the front will light up white. 2. Select the input to which your device is connected that provides TV programming (e.g. TV, HDMI, COMP).

  • Page 20: Viewing Digital Tv Program Information

    VIZIO E421VO User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press the GUIDE button, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE button will display more information about the...

  • Page 21: Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment

    Component. So try to use one of those connections first. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. Visit www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Cable Or Satellite Box

    Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details.

  • Page 23: Using Component Video (Better)

    AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Set-Top box.

  • Page 24: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details.

  • Page 25: Using Component Video (Better)

    AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player.

  • Page 26: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for new channels. See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on scanning for channels.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Home Theater System

    2. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to select. 3. Press OK to select Audio, and then press ▼ to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Press ► to select OFF so the sound from the HDTV will be routed through your Receiver/Amp system.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Computer

    This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through the 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and computer. 5. Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Note: Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements.

  • Page 29: Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures

    VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures.  USB drives that are USB 2.0 and FAT or FAT32 are supported. The USB Port does not support external hard drives or USB hubs.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Photo Settings

    Thumbnail Size Set the size of the preview pictures (thumbnails) in the menu. Choose from Small, Medium, or Large. Info When set to On, information about the picture briefly appears on your HDTV. Version 3/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 8 Adjusting Your Hdtv Settings

    Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can control all the function settings. The OSD 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 32: Wide Menu

    Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal 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.

  • Page 33: Cc (Closed Caption) Menu

    Window Opacity: Make the text frame for CC text more or less transparent. Sleep Timer Menu Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings.

  • Page 34: Contrast

    Adjust the vertical size of the picture.  Auto Phase (for Component input only) The TV will automatically look for the phase of the signal to fine tune the picture. Note: The Size & Position function is only available in HDMI, Component, or RGB modes.

  • Page 35: Advanced Picture

    Film Mode Choose from Off or Auto. When set to Off it will stay at 60 fps. When set to Auto, the TV will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for film, or normal video at 60 fps).

  • Page 36: Audio Menu

    Choose from Fixed or Variable. When set to Variable, volume from the external speakers will change when you change the volume setting on the TV. When set to Fixed, the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system.

  • Page 37: Equalizer Settings

    Only settings under the Audio menu will be reset. Settings Menu Tuner Note: The tuner option can only be selected when your HDTV is in TV input mode. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which you have attached to the DTV / TV Input.

  • Page 38: Name Input

    Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available digital channels in memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see. Press OK to select the channel to be skipped when using the CH ▼...

  • Page 39: Parental Controls

    Navigating Lock and Unlock Menus To access or navigate the LOCK menu, you must use the Channel Up/Down and INPUT buttons on the side of the TV. The remote control buttons do not control the LOCK menu. To access or navigate the UNLOCK menu, you can use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote.
  • Page 40 18 ans+ – Adults only Alt Rating Region This setting is not used. It is reserved for future rating systems. Block Unrated TV Block programming that does not have a rating. Change PIN (UNLOCK Menu Only) Enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly.

  • Page 41: Menu Language

    Turn CEC On or Off. When set to Off, your HDTV will not send or receive any CEC commands. Device Discovery Register device with TV. Before CEC will work, perform a Device Discovery to see if there are any CEC supported devices connected to your HDTV.

  • Page 42: Media Menu

    Thumbnail Size Set the size of the preview pictures (thumbnails) in the menu. Choose from Small, Medium, or Large. Info When set to On, information about the picture briefly appears on your HDTV. Version 3/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual...

  • Page 43: Help Menu

    This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Start Setup Wizard Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu. Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you move your TV. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information. Note: Previously scanned channels will be removed.

  • Page 44: Chapter 9 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    1. Remove the power adapter cable from the TV. 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 HD content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source. Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV so you will see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had.
  • Page 46 If you are in RGB mode (Computer), make sure that H-Size and V-Position in the On Screen Display (OSD) are set correctly. If you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, press the WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes.

  • 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 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: Chapter 10 Specifications

    50,000 hours to half the original brightness Version 3/16/2010 Specifications  480I(SDTV), 480P(EDTV), 720P(HDTV), 1080I(HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV)  CHANNEL SKIP VIDEO/INPUT NAMING CAPABILITY  CLOSED CAPTION  PARENTAL CONTROL/V-CHIP 2.0  PROGRAMMABLE TIMER  SRS TSHD  SRS TruVolume www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Resolution Through Rgb Input

    If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920x1080 resolution display through this connection using the following timing 138.5MHz. The following parameters are often the values required...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (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 52: Index

    Block Unrated TV ...39 Canadian English Rating...39 Canadian French Rating ...39 Change the Password...40 Channel Block ...38 Reset Locks ...40 USA Movie Rating...39 USA TV Rating...38 Parental Controls ...38 Password ...40 Photos Adjusting Settings ...29 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VO User Manual...
  • Page 53 VIZIO E421VO User Manual Viewing ...28 Picture Reset Picture Mode...34 Picture Menu ...32 Adaptive Luma ...34 Advanced Video ...34 Ambient Light Sensor...34 Backlight ...32 Backlight Control ...34 Brightness ...32 Color ...33 Color Enhancement ...34 Color Temperature ...34 Contrast ...33 Film Mode ...34 Noise Reduction...34...

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