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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.
Thank You for Choosing ViZio imPorTanT safeTY insTruCTions And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should instructions before using your product and retain them for future be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your...
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• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or local power company. or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use This may compromise the integrity of the display.
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your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric splashing and no objects fill with liquids, such as vases, shock.
TeleVision anTenna ConneCTion lightning Protection ProTeCTion For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be system.
Table of Contents Installing the TV ..........3 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio ........21 Viewing Video with the Menu Open ........22 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Picture Settings ..........23 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......
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Setting Up Closed Captioning ........... 40 Using the Hot Keys............54 Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions . 40 Using the Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window ..... 55 Renaming Devices on the Input Menu ......42 Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window Overview ..... 56 Changing the TV Settings ...........
installing the TV insPeCTing The PaCkage ConTenTs insPeCTing The PaCkage ConTenTs Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is package contents.
insTalling The TV After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in two ways: • On a flat surface, using the included stand • On a wall, using a VESA-standard wall mount (not included) installing the TV stand Your TV includes a stand designed to support the weight of the...
TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. e420i-a0 Screw Size: Hole Pattern: 200mm (V) x 200mm (H) Weight w/o Stand: 21.27 lbs...
Controls and Connections usB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photos, music, or videos. hdmi - Connect an HDMI device. optical audio out - Connect an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. stereo audio out - Connect an RCA audio device, such as sound bar. hdmi - Connect an HDMI device.
Front Panel remoTe sensor & PoWer indiCaTor When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see “Turning the Power Indicator On or Off”...
remote Control aPP launCher Quickly launch the pictured app. inPuT Change the currently-displayed input. PoWer Turn TV on or off. a/V ConTrols info Control USB media player. Display the info window. Closed CaPTions menu Turn closed captions on or off. Display the on-screen menu.
replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover.
Connecting Your devices ConneCTing a deViCe Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc.). Cable/Satellite Box 2. Turn the TV and your device off. 3.
ConneCTing a deViCe - audio and Video CaBle TYPes AV CABLE COAXIAL CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connecting way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video antennas and cable television signals to your TV. signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio Coaxial cables carry both audio and video signals is sent over the red and white connectors.
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COMPONENT CABLE HDMI CABLE Component cables are designed to carry high HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface that delivers definition video signals along with additional both dazzling quality and unmatched ease of use. HDMI audio connections. Colors are delivered with color technology transmits crystal-clear digital video along information split up three different ways over three with multi-channel surround audio.
ConneCTing an audio deViCe Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar. 1. Verify that your device has an audio port that matches an Home Audio Receiver available port on the TV (HDMI, RCA, or Optical). 2.
ConneCTing an audio deViCe - audio CaBle TYPes RCA CABLE OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE HDMI CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear traditional way of connecting your devices to pulses of light through a cable made of plastic digital multi-channel surround audio through your audio device.
ConneCTing an audio deViCe - arC Without hdmi arC With hdmi arC Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® Your TV Your TV With an HDMI ARC setup, the audio connection between Without an HDMI ARC setup, your TV and home audio your TV will transmit audio receiver can be removed.
ConneCTing To Your neTWork Your TV is Internet-ready. It can be connected to your home Connecting to a Wireless network network with a Wired or Wireless connection. 1. Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting a high-speed wireless signal (802.11n recommended). Connecting to a Wired network (Best) 2.
Completing the first-Time setup The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you 4. Use the arrow buttons on through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. the remote to highlight your country, and then press the ok Before you begin the first-time setup: button.
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Completing the first-Time setup 8. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight your TV source and press ok. If you have cable TV, select whether you have a cable box or if you connect the TV directly to a cable from the wall. 9.
using the on-screen menu naVigaTing The on-sCreen menu Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. To open the on-screen menu, press the menu button on the To open the on-screen menu, press remote. You can also open the on-screen menu by pressing the the menu button on the remote.
Changing The inPuT sourCe Changing The sCreen asPeCT raTio External devices such as DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and video The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.
VIZIO Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic VieWing Video WiTh The menu oPen When the on-screen menu opens, it covers the left-hand portion VIZIO of the picture. The picture can be displayed in three different Exit Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic PICTURE ways: Picture Mode Standard Backlight...
adjusTing The PiCTure seTTings produce a brighter, more vivid picture. • game mode reduces throughput delays and optimizes Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and the picture settings for displaying game console output. viewing conditions. • Computer mode optimizes the picture settings for displaying computer output.
adjusting the advanced Picture settings • Picture size - Increase or decrease the vertical and horizontal size of the displayed picture. Use the left/ To adjust the advanced picture settings: right arrow buttons to adjust the horizontal size of the displayed picture.
adjusting the Professional Picture settings adjusting the Color Tuner settings The Color Tuner settings allow you to adjust the HSB color and Professional Picture Settings allow you to make precise 11 point white balance, turn color channels off for testing, and adjustments to the picture and to create picture modes to save display color bar, flat, and ramp test patterns.
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To turn color channels off and on: To adjust the 11 Point White Balance settings: 1. From the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu, use the arrow 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press ok. The highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow Color Tuner menu is displayed.
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To show or hide the Color Bar Test Pattern: To show or hide the Flat Test Pattern: 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow buttons until the Color Bar Test Pattern menu is displayed.
To show or hide the Ramp Test Pattern: Creating a Custom Picture mode Custom picture modes allow you to save a group of custom 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to settings for various viewing conditions and video sources. highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow buttons until the Ramp Test Pattern menu is displayed.
renaming a Custom Picture mode locking and unlocking the Custom Picture modes Automatically-created custom picture modes are given generic Custom picture modes can be locked with a unique PIN to names, beginning with "Custom 1," but you can rename custom prevent accidental changes to their settings.
deleting a Custom Picture mode Custom picture modes that are no longer needed can be deleted. Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode. To delete a custom picture mode: 1. From the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu, use the arrow To delete the user created Custom 1 picture mode, select the Delete button.
adjusTing The audio seTTings the left and right speakers. • lip sync - Adjusts the synchronization between the To adjust the audio settings: display image and the accompanying audio track. • digital audio out - Changes the type of processing for 1.
Changing the equalizer settings deleting the Custom audio mode The graphic equalizer has several pre-set modes and allows you To delete the custom audio mode that has been created: to create one custom mode. 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is To select a pre-set audio mode: displayed.
seTTing Timers setting the auto Power off feature To help save energy, your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 This TV has several timers to save energy and to turn off when you minutes without a video or audio signal. This feature can be go to sleep.
using The neTWork ConneCTion menu Changing the manual setup settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Your TV is Internet-ready, featuring both an Ethernet port and Manual Setup feature. built-in high-speed Wireless-N. To change advanced network settings: Connecting to a Wireless network 1.
finding maC addresses for network setup Connecting to a hidden network The security settings on your router may require you to enter the To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is TV's MAC address in the router's settings. not being broadcast: To find the TV's MAC address: 1.
seTTing uP The Tuner selecting a Tuner input Select the type of tuner input you will be using. You can select either You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: Antenna (Over-the-air) or Cable (Out-of-the-wall) connections. • Select a Tuner Input 1.
adding new Channels To add a single new analog channel: Occasionally, you may need to add a new range of channels or 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight VIZIO add a new analog channel. You can do this by using the Partial add analog Channel and Channel Scan and Add Analog Channel options.
skipping Channels After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these channels from the TV’s memory with the Skip Channel feature. Channels that have been removed with the Skip Channel feature can still be viewed if the channel is entered using the Number Pad.
lisTening To alTernaTe audio Changing the digital audio language Some digital over-the-air (free), cable, and satellite channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The TV’s Digital Changing the analog audio language Audio feature allows you to listen to audio in alternate languages. Some analog over-the-air (free) and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language.
seTTing uP Closed CaPTioning Changing the appearance of digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include preference. See the diagram on the next page for an explanation them.
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• Background Color - Change the color of the Typical choices include: background directly behind the text. • Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip • Background opacity - Change the transparency of the of background appears behind the text, expanding as background directly behind the text.
renaming deViCes on The inPuT menu Inputs can be renamed to make them easier to recognize on the input Port Input menu (see Changing the Input Source on page 21). For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.”...
Changing The TV seTTings Viewing system information To view a summary of the TV settings: Using the System menu, you can: 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO • View system information displayed. SYSTEM •...
Changing the on-screen menu language setting the Time & local settings Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the info button, set the TV’s time zone: To change the on-screen menu language: 1.
using the Parental Controls enabling or disabling Program ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from To manage program content according to its rating, you must displaying certain channels or programs without a password. enable the Program Rating feature. The Parental Controls menu only appears when: To enable or disable the Program Rating feature: •...
Blocking and unblocking Content by rating Changing the Parental Control Pin A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant If you use the parental controls, you should change the PIN to for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.
adjusting the CeC settings Turning the Power indicator on or off The CEC function on your TV enables you to control The Power Indicator on the front of your TV normally does not HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any glow when the TV is on.
Using the gUided setUP menU using The reseT & admin menu using guided setup You can use the TV’s Reset & Admin menu to restore the TV to its factory default settings. The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or to connect the TV with your network.
using The info WindoW The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the info or guide button on the remote: • Press the info or guide button one time to display channel, input, and display information. • Press the info or guide button two times to display the program title, program rating, audio information, and the start and end times of the program.
using the usB media Player using The usB media PlaYer Playing usB media To play your USB media: The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of your TV and play music, video, or photos.
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now Playing information Displays song title, album title, and artist name. Back Button album art Highlight this button Progress Bar If included on the and press ok to return Displays the duration of the current- USB thumb drive and to the previous screen. associated with your music, ly-playing song.
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Back Button Highlight this button and press ok to return to the previous screen. Connected sources VIZIO Displays Video connected USB USB1: MyFlashDrive devices. MyFlashDrive\Video\root\My Videos File Date Duration Family Vacation - California 00:23:43 Current folder 26th Birthday Party 00:38:18 My Videos Summer 2012 00:41:08...
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folder Contents This area displays the Back Button Back Button contents of the currently Highlight this button Highlight and press ok to return to left column. selected folder. You can and press ok to return browse files and folders to the previous screen. Current folder using the arrow and ok Displays the folder path.
using ViZio internet apps Plus (V.i.a. Plus) ® Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) delivers popular online content using the hot keys to your TV. V.I.A. Plus features a selection of Apps that allow you Use the following colored buttons on the remote to perform to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and common V.I.A.
using The fullsCreen V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW 3. Press the ok button on the remote to launch the App. The Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window allows you to add and store Apps. The Apps on the first page are displayed in the Dock 4.
fullsCreen V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW oVerVieW The Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window allows you to add, delete, • all apps: Displays every App that is available for download. and organize your Apps. The My Apps tab displays Apps that • Categories: Displays Apps sorted into categories: are already installed on your TV.
CusTomiZing The V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW deleting an app from the my apps Tab To delete an App from your TV: You can add, delete, and move Apps around on your My Apps 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the App tab for a custom look and feel.
moving an app in my apps You can organize your Apps on your My Apps tab by moving 3. Use the arrow buttons to move the App to the desired them where you want. location and press ok to place the App. When you can move the App, it appears as shown below.
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The TV displays “no signal.” There is no sound. • Press the inPuT button on the remote control to select a • Press Volume up on the remote control. different input source. Press the muTe button on the remote to ensure mute is •...
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The buttons on the remote aren’t working. The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit. • The red and Yellow hot key buttons above the V button • Your HDTV is precision-manufactured using an extremely do not work with this model. high level of technology.
42" Class Viewable area: 42.02" dimensions w/ stand: 37.91" x 24.39" x 7.27" w/o stand: 37.91" x 22.58" x 3.23" Weight w/ stand: 23.15 lbs w/o stand: 21.27 lbs TV Type: refresh rate: 120 Hz maximum resolution:...
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English, Spanish, French remote Control model: XRT112 UL, FCC Class B, Certifications: HDMI (CEC, ARC), Dolby Digital Compliance: Energy Star 6.0 Voltage range: 120V @ 60 Hz Power Consumption: 55.68W standby Power: <1W Zero Bright Pixel guarantee:...
limited Warranty on ParTs and laBor other than by a VIZIO authorized service center. Products with unreadable Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. or removed serial numbers, or requiring routine maintenance are not VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product covered.
legal & Compliance fCC Class B radio interference statement Caution NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Always use an AC/DC power adapter that is properly grounded. Use the AC for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These cords listed below for each area.
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ViZio internet applications disclaimer ViZio sofTWare liCense agreemenT VIZIO Internet Applications (“VIA”) affords the opportunity to access third The following terms and conditions govern the use of any software on your party Internet product offerings or services (“VIA Services”) on certain VIZIO VIZIO HD TV: TVs.
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related information, including but not limited to information about your indecent, or objectionable, which content may or may not be identified as use of the VIZIO Software, the VIA Services, content viewed and attached having explicit language. Nevertheless, you agree to use the VIA Services peripherals, products or services purchased, that is gathered periodically at your sole risk and that VIZIO shall have no liability to you for content that to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support and other...
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AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY BY JURISDICTION. 13. Export Control. You may not use or otherwise export or re-export the VIZIO Software except as authorized by United States law and the laws of 11. Disclaimer of Warranties. YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE the jurisdiction in which the VIZIO Software was obtained.
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