Vizio M421VT User Manual
Vizio M421VT User Manual

Vizio M421VT User Manual

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  • Page 1 Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO M421VT 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 2: Important Safety Instructions

    VIZIO M421VT 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 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 9/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual...
  • Page 4: Fcc Bulletin For New Tv Owners

    FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners 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: 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 9/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) ... 27 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ... 28 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV ... 28 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ... 28 Connecting a Home Theater System ... 29 Using Analog 1/8”...
  • Page 7 Ethernet Connection ... 31 CHAPTER 6 USING VIA ... 32  Connecting to the Internet ... 32 Navigating the VIA Dock ... 32 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ... 33 Navigating Apps ... 33 Adding Apps ... 33 Using Profiles ... 34 Updating your TV ...
  • Page 8 VIZIO M421VT User Manual Bluetooth Troubleshooting ... 56 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting ... 56 Remote Control Troubleshooting ... 57 Internet Connection Troubleshooting ... 57 Media Viewer Troubleshooting (Future Implementation) ... 58 Telephone & Technical Support ... 58 Compliance ... 59 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ...
  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Attaching The Tv Stand

    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 prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. To attach the TV stand base: 1.
  • Page 12: 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 13: Chapter 2 Basic Controls And Connections

    Side Panel Controls ) – Press this button once to power your TV on. Press the button again to power the TV off. MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. – Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels.
  • Page 14: Rear And Side Panel Connections

    3. RGB PC VIDEO—Connect the video from a computer here. And add connect a 1/8” mini plug stereo connector from the computer to the PC AUDIO input on the TV if you want the sound to come from the HDTV speakers.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Vizio Remote Control

    Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you interact with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. You can also use it to program other A/V devices connected to your TV, such as DVD or Blu-ray player, Cable/Satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more.
  • Page 16: Remote Control Buttons

    VOL ▲/▼—Press to turn the volume up or down. VIA—Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on the bottom of the TV, including the HDTV Settings App, used to make adjustments to your TV. This button also opens the menu for the device connected to the active input (i.e.
  • Page 17: A/V Functions

    Stop ( )—Press to stop playback/recording. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. See Using VIA on page 32 for more information about the VIA functions on your HDTV.
  • Page 18: Making It Your Universal Remote

    The Setup App that runs when you first turn on your TV will help you set up your various devices that are connected to your HDTV, so that you can use your VIZIO remote control for all of your devices.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Getting Started

    Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert batteries into the remote control.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Viewing Digital Tv Program Information

    VIZIO M421VT User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Press GUIDE to display more information about the program and schedule. Press INFO repeatedly to display additional information for that channel.
  • Page 22: Exploring Vizio Internet Apps (Via)

    VIZIO M421VT User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Press the VIA button to bring up the dock. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. Press OK to open an App.
  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Connecting Equipment

    Component input, if it is selected by accident. 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 43 for more information on scanning for channels.
  • Page 29: Connecting A Home Theater System

    2. Navigate to TV Settings if it is not highlighted. 3. Press ▼ to choose Audio, and then press OK to select. 4. Press ▼ to choose TV Speakers, and then press OK to select. 5. Press ▲ to choose OFF, and then press OK to select.
  • Page 30: Connecting A Computer

    This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through the 5. Turn on the power to your HDTV and computer. 6. 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 31: Ethernet Connection

    Network Menu on page 50 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection. 1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the Ethernet jack on your TV. 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your home network (usually your router). Your home network must have broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL.
  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Using Via

    A high-speed Internet connection is required to receive product updates and to access your favorite online content. You have the option to connect your TV to the Internet with either wired networking using an Ethernet cable or with wireless networking if you have a wireless Internet connection. See Network Menu on page 50 for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection.
  • Page 33: Using Vizio Internet Apps (Via)

    VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos, news, weather and more at the push of the VIA button. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV: •...
  • Page 34: Using Profiles

    VIZIO M421VT User Manual Moving and Deleting Apps 1. Press the VIA button. ◄ ► 2. Press to select the App you want to move or delete, and then press the Yellow button. 3. The following three options appear: Move Snippet, Delete Snippet and Done Editing.
  • Page 35: Updating Your Tv

    Updating your TV Your HDTV has the ability to download and automatically install product updates. All you need is an Internet connection – wired or wireless. We will perform product updates whenever your TV is turned off. Version 9/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual ▼...
  • Page 36: Chapter 7 Adjusting Your Hdtv Settings

    The remote control can control all the function settings. The OSD allows you to select the different parameters to be adjusted. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. The HDTV Settings App 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 37: Wide Menu

    VIZIO M421VT 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. Version 9/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 38: 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. Or you can choose to turn the timer Off.
  • Page 39: Picture

    Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset • Reset Color Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to factory default. Version 9/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual...
  • Page 40: 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 41: Audio

    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 42: Audio Control

    Select which device the VIZIO remote control adjusts. Choose from TV or External. When set to TV, the VIZIO remote will control the audio of the TV speakers. When set to External, the VIZIO remote will control the audio of your selected device.
  • Page 43: Tuner

    Select to scan for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels, and then select From Channel, To Channel and then select Start. For a listing of digital TV stations in your area, visit www.antennaweb.org.
  • Page 44: Name Input

    VIZIO M421VT User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have connected to your HDTV when you press INPUT. For example, if you have a Blu-Ray DVD player connected to the HDMI-1 input, you can have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of just HDMI-1.
  • Page 45: Device Setup

    Device Setup This feature allows you to add devices to your HDTV and control them with your VIZIO remote control. This feature was also available during the initial Setup App. Note: The feature is not available in TV mode. Once the input source is changed from TV to the selected device input, the remote will control that device.
  • Page 46: Parental Controls

    TV-G – General audience TV-PG – Guidance suggested TV-14 – Strongly cautioned TV-MA – Mature audience You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content: A – All sub-ratings FV – Fantasy violence D – Sexual dialog L – Adult language S –...
  • Page 47 13 ans+ – Not suitable for children under 13 years of age 16 ans+ – Not suitable for under 16 years of age 18 ans+ – Adults only Block Unrated Shows Block programming that does not have a rating. Version 9/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual...
  • Page 48: Menu Language

    VIZIO M421VT User Manual Change PIN (Password) 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. Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset Locks feature does NOT reset the password.
  • Page 49: Pip Menu

    PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen). Note: PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in Parental Controls is set to Off.
  • Page 50: Network Menu

    The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to access the Internet. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. A wired connection may deliver a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment.
  • Page 51: Bluetooth Menu

    Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you. Bluetooth Menu The menu allows you to pair (activate) your VIZIO remote control and other Bluetooth devices to work with your HDTV. Future automatic product updates may add support for other Bluetooth devices. When you enter the menu you will see a list of currently paired devices.
  • Page 52: Help Menu

    Guided Setup 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 53: Chapter 8 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 54 Distorted image or unusual sound • Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output of your external device. Insure that the external device is powered ON Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight.
  • Page 55 “noise” or “fuzz”. If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window.
  • Page 56: Audio Troubleshooting

    App publisher directly. Press the green button while in the Apps Sidebar view to see help information from the publisher. Note: VIZIO is not responsible for customer service related to content and/or services provided by the third parties who create the Apps. Any questions or...
  • Page 57: Remote Control Troubleshooting

    • • • Version 9/16/2010 Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor (IR mode only). Replace dead batteries with new ones.
  • Page 58: Media Viewer Troubleshooting (Future Implementation)

    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 Make sure the device is correctly inserted.
  • Page 59: Compliance

    Shielded interface cables and AC AC/DC power adapter, 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. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
  • Page 60: Chapter 9 Specifications

    VIZIO M421VT User Manual Chapter 9 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. M421VT Panel 42” (42.02” Diagonal Viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4845mm (H) x 0.4845mm (V) Display 1080P (FHDTV)
  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: Warranty

    VIZIO service center. VIZIO will cover the transportation charges to and from the same customer location. Units less than 30” must be sent to a VIZIO service center. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer. PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY UNIT IN FOR SERVICE.
  • Page 64 VIZIO M421VT User Manual Index 16:9 ... 37 4:3 ... 37 Accessories ... 9 Adjustments Advanced ... 36 Volume ... 13 Advanced Adjustments ... 36 Ambient Light Sensor ... 40 Antenna ... 23 Apps Adding ... 33 Navigating ... 33 Using ...
  • Page 65 Wall mounting ... 12 Warranty ... 63 Watching TV Getting your Programs ... 20 Program Information ... 21 Wide ... 37 Widget Gallery... 33 Widget Gallery... 22, 32 Wireless Settings ... 50 Wizard ... 52 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M421VT User Manual...

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