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Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; connecting other components to your HDTV.; three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with a third grounding

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 2 www.VIZIO.com 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, us...

Page 4 - Television Antenna Connection Protection; External Television Antenna Grounding; Lightning Protection

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 4 www.VIZIO.com 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 ag...

Page 5 - VIZIO M420NV User Manual; Advisory of the DTV Transition

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV pr...

Page 6 - Table of Contents

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 6 www.VIZIO.com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ......................................................

Page 11 - Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 11 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • The power consumption of your HDTV is about 75W average. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord mus...

Page 12 - Attaching the TV Stand; Unpack the TV and stand base:

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 12 www.VIZIO.com Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Remove th...

Page 13 - Wall Mounting your HDTV; have it handy if you need to call for support.; Wall Mounting Specifications

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com 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 14 - Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections; Front Panel

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 14 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor —Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal. 2. POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT— The VIZIO name lights wh...

Page 15 - Side Panel Connections; USB; Rear Panel Connections; AV—

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Side Panel Connections 1. USB : • Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures. • Service port for use by a professional service technician. 2. HDMI SIDE— Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through ...

Page 16 - Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control; Installing the Batteries

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 16 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compar...

Page 17 - Remote Control Buttons

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Buttons POWER ( ) —Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. Device Buttons: • DVD —Press to select a DVD player that has been programmed to work with this remote. • AUDIO —P...

Page 18 - Chapter 4 Getting Started

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 18 www.VIZIO.com MUTE —Press to turn the sound on and off. LAST — Press to recall the previously viewed channel. CH +/- —Press to change the channels up or down HDMI —Press to select the HDMI input. Press repeatedly to cycle between both HDMI inputs. AV —Press to select the ...

Page 19 - Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time; Select Input Source; Watching a TV Program; INPUT

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control or the side of your TV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following opti...

Page 20 - When the channel is changed or when you press the; button, an information header is shown over; GUIDE; again to display more information about the program and

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 20 www.VIZIO.com 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. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule.

Page 21 - Connecting Equipment; Which Video Connection Should I Use?; Connector Description

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Based on your Home Theater configuration,...

Page 22 - Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 22 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) 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 ...

Page 24 - Connecting Your DVD Player; HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 24 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) 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...

Page 26 - Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 26 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the pow...

Page 28 - Connecting a Computer; Preset PC Resolutions

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 28 www.VIZIO.com COMPUTER COMPUTER Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) 1. Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on page 74). If your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and computer. 3. Connect...

Page 29 - Chapter 6 Enjoying Multimedia; Supported File Extensions; Readable Data Format; Maximum folder depth; Supported File Formats

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 6 Enjoying Multimedia With the USB port you can enjoy digital content such as photos, music, and movies on your HDTV using a USB flash drive connected to the USB port on the left-hand side of the TV. USB drives that are USB 2.0 and ...

Page 30 - Accessing Multimedia Content; Multimedia

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 30 www.VIZIO.com Accessing Multimedia Content 1. Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos, music, and movies into the USB port on the side of your HDTV. If a USB device is already connected, press MEDIA on the remote control. A message will appear asking if yo...

Page 31 - Adjusting Photo Settings; Photo

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 31 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, including slideshow, and picture duration. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Photo Folder. 2. Select the folder or files that you want to play. 3. Press MEN...

Page 32 - Music Settings; Music; Sort By

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 32 www.VIZIO.com rmation about the picture briefly appears on your HDTV. Music Settings When listening to music you can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, choosing repeat options, etc. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. Select the...

Page 33 - Video Settings

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Video Settings When watching videos you can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, setting to a wider format, etc. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Select the folder or files that you want to play....

Page 34 - Chapter 7 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings; MENU; OSD; OK; Input Menu

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 34 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 7 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 ...

Page 35 - Wide Menu; Normal

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 35 www.VIZIO.com 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 ...

Page 36 - Ambient Light Sensor

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 36 www.VIZIO.com CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4 . Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 . Digital Closed Caption ...

Page 39 - Reset Picture Mode; PIP Menu; Rating Enable; Size

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it. Note: Only settings under the Picture wi...

Page 40 - Settings Menu; Audio; Adjust the sound to the left or the right.; Lip Sync

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 40 www.VIZIO.com Settings Menu Adjust various option including audio settings, tuner settings (e.g. channel scan), Parental Controls, and Date and Time. Audio Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, P...

Page 41 - Advanced Audio; Equalizer Settings; Basic

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com Advanced Audio To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub-menu, press OK . A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the audio. • SRS TruSurround HD When watching TV or a movie, TruSurroun...

Page 43 - Name Input; Input Labels; Parental Controls

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 43 www.VIZIO.com 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 H...

Page 45 - Reset Locks

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 45 www.VIZIO.com CAN-French Note: When Rating Enable is OFF , Canadian French Rating adjustments are not enabled. Press the OK button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following Canadian French ratings: G – General audience 8 ans+ – Gene...

Page 46 - MEDIA

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 46 www.VIZIO.com CEC Consumer Electronics Control allows you to control other devices using your HDTV remote control when those devices are connected via HDMI. For example, if a CEC-supported Blu-ray DVD player is connected to your HDTV through HDMI-2 and that player is powe...

Page 50 - Help Menu; System Info; Start Setup Wizard

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 50 www.VIZIO.com Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default. A screen will come up to confirm your sel...

Page 51 - Chapter 8 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control; Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote; Programming other devices

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 51 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 8 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 329, 331 and 339 to work your HDTV. To use a Cable or Satellite remote to work the HDTV, refer t...

Page 53 - Remote Control Codes; Television Codes

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Codes Television Codes (Including TV/DVD, TV/VCR, and TV/DVD/VCR) 3M 10195, 888, 10462 A.R. Systems 10352 Abex 10065, 10256 ACE 10449 Acer 10164 Addison 10048, 10231 Admiral: 10045, 10078, 10232, 10236 Advent 10221, 10291 Adv...

Page 59 - Cable Box Codes

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 59 www.VIZIO.com Telegazi 10353 Telesonic 10353 Telestar 10353 Teletech 10353 Teleview 10353 Tennessee 10353 Tensai 10352, 10353 Tera 10255 Tevion 10353 Texet 10352 Thomas 10324 Thomson 10016, 10353 Thorn 10348, 10353 Thorn-Ferguson 10438 Tiane 10457 TMK 10...

Page 61 - PVR Codes

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com HTS 40144 Hughes Network Systems 40016, 40018, 40019, 40023, 40025, 40054, 40135 Humax 40090 Ilo 40143 Insignia 40082 Jerrold 40142 JVC 40008, 40021, 40144 Lasonic 40099 LG 40082 Magnavox 40028, 40094 Memorex 40028 MicroGem 40100 Mitsubishi...

Page 65 - Audio Accessory Codes

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 65 www.VIZIO.com Venturer 30119, 30139 Wards 30127, 30128, 30162 Xantech 30196 Xitel 30197 Yamaha 30008, 30009, 30010, 30011, 30012, 30013, 30014, 30015, 30016, 30017, 30018, 30068, 30072, 30079, 30081, 30095, 30132 Zektor 30198 Zenith 30090 Zon 30199 Audio...

Page 67 - Chapter 9; Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking.; General TV Problems; Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode.

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 67 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 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 usin...

Page 69 - Remote Control

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 69 www.VIZIO.com General TV Problems Solution The TV keeps shutting off when I try to open the Quick Menu • Press and hold the Jag wheel for two (2) seconds to open the Quick Menu. Holding it for too long will shut off the TV. You can see a picture but you ...

Page 70 - Email; VIZIO

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 70 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Problems Solution The remote control does not work with my device even after programming it. Set the remote control code correctly. If the code that is listed first for your device does not work, try all the codes for your device in the order ...

Page 71 - Compliance; USA; : Electric Appliance Control Act; FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 71 www.VIZIO.com Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA : UL Canada : CSA Germany : VDE UK : BASE/BS Japan : Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Interference Stat...

Page 72 - Chapter 10 Specifications; Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.; Specifications

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 72 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 10 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Specifications M420NV Specifications Panel 42.02” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4845mm (H) x 0.4845mm (H) Display Compat...

Page 74 - Mode No. Resolution; Resolution through RGB Input; Parameters

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 74 www.VIZIO.com 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). See the table below for the...

Page 75 - Warranty

VIZIO M420NV User Manual Version 2/23/2010 75 www.VIZIO.com Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR (Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only) VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for...

Page 76 - Index

VIZIO M420NV User Manual 76 www.VIZIO.com Index 16:9 ..........................................................................35 4:3 ............................................................................35 Accessories..............................................................10 Adjustments...