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2. 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 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV e he HDMI input on your HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI ze O DVD OO L R 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 Jack on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player o Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Version 3 16 2010 23 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO
3. to adjust the setting 4 Press MENU once to close the menu Slideshow Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the slideshow mode VE Press OK to begin the slideshow Press EXIT to stop the slideshow e Single will display one picture selected from the thumbnails for the interval set in the Duration option and return to the thumbnails If 4 Picture Slideshow Mode 4 Sequence gt the Repeat option is set to On the selected picture will be Ropes su displayed until you press EXIT Sort By Photo Date e Sequence will show your pictures in the order they are listed on GH E 5 your USB device until you stop the slideshow Slideshow Effect Random e Shuffle will show your pictures in random order until you stop the uu e a slideshow Info Off Repeat Choose from On or Off to repeat the slideshow Select the Slideshow sequence mode Sort By You can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date File Date or alphabetically File A Z Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on the screen during the slideshow Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds Slideshow Effect Choose from Random Dissolve Wipe Right Wipe Left Wipe Up Wipe Down Box In or Box Out to set the transition type when changing from one picture to another during a slideshow Thumbnail Size oet the size of the preview pictures thumbnails in the menu Choose from Small Medium or Large
4. CAN French Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian French Rating adjustments are not available G General audience 8 ans General not recommended for young children 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 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 Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The Reset Locks feature does NOT reset the password RESET LOCKS UNLOCK Menu Only Return all Parental Control lock settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press 4 or gt to make the selection and then press OK to accept it 39 VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 powered on your HDTV will automatically change to the HDMI 2 input Similarly if your HDTV is powered on first and your change the input to HDMI 2 your Blu ray
5. VIZIO WWW VIZID com VIZIO E421VO User Manual VIZIO 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 For assistance call 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 or e mail us at www VIZIO com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV visit our website at www VIZIO com or call toll free at 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www VIZIO com or fill out and mail your registration card For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty VIZIO offers on site extended warranty service plans These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc dba V Inc HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories GIG SIS TruSurroun
6. AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE CHECK www VIZIO com 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 You will be responsible for restoring all applicable data and passwords Recovery and reinstallation of user data is not covered under this Limited Warranty In order to protect your personal information VIZIO recommends that you always clear all personal information from the unit before it is serviced regardless of the servicer ZERO BRIGHT PIXEL DEFECT GUARANTEE This policy covers zero bright pixel defects for the duration of the limited ONE YEAR WARRANTY on select new product purchases To determine if this guarantee applies to your product refer to the DETAILS tab of the model s product information page www VIZIO com or look for the zero bright pixel guarantee on the box 50 www VIZIO com Index EE EN EE 31 ACCESO MOS Sd a D ae plat 9 Adjustments Advanced esos atado monte deae s tes 30 VOUME ne qvx que pe bl e patus qe 13 Advanced Adjustments 30 Ambient Light Sensor 34 DATA LES IRL PR DE RE OR EN aeo dad 20 ASPEC
7. Info When set to On information about the picture briefly appears on your HDTV Version 3 16 2010 29 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 The OSD consists of several menu options The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source Note Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press MENU The OSD opens 2 Press ak or V on the remote control to select one of the menu options e Input e Wide e CC e Sleep Timer e Picture Picture e Audio e Settings e Media Settings Media e Help Select Input source 3 Press OK to select the option or feature you want to adjust 4 After the menu option is displayed press A or V on the remote control to select one of the items to adjust 5 Press OK to select it and then press 4 gt A or Y to adjust the selection 6 Press BACK once to return to the previous screen To return to your program once adjustments have been completed you can do one of the following a Press the EXIT button on the remote control VER b Press the RED button on t
8. 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection sise 4 Advisory ot the DTV TED 5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 1eeoeeeseeeeee nnne nennen nnn nnn nnn REENEN RENE 10 le ae MAS A A tct MEL eS ete atu Ne MEI 11 Wal MOMIAS OUR PIRE rH 12 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTION use ERR ERR ERE E REERE ER EEREE RENE 13 FROME ANO Mere e Pc 13 Side Panel CORTOS uidi toiture bet istae UT aaa 13 Rear Panel CONNCCHONS T A 14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 1eeeseeneee nennen nnn nnn nnn nnn n nnn REENEN RENE 15 Ieren BAT TISS C AAA AAA AE ASA 15 Remote Control le Le ET 15 VIZIO Remote ee rei ME e EE 15 Remote Control Ce EE 16 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED tuna 17 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 18 oelect INDUL SOUl ees are opa Ee 18 Watching TV PTOS cad 18 Viewing Digital TV Program INTOFMMALION messis bd 19 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT iinaniiiniasiiiaddas 20 Which Video Connection Should Use ie 20 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box se 21 Usine REENEN 21 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 21 Using Component Video Better iii 22 Using Composite Video Good 22 Using Coaxial Antenna GOOG iiss hod aceto tere aco apa muU vases aa ere mnt oae VOR Sa UAE Po ouo ne 22 Connecting Your DVD Play GP 5 lio 23 sm AD IM BOSE ade nee licita ke Lia dus ie 23 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 23 Using Component Video Better iii 24 Using
9. 33 Controls Front Pane S caer ia alae 13 DIGS PAIN lies stats eite oco eb etc bodie ou 13 Version 3 16 2010 VIZIO E421VO User Manual Daylight Savings setting 40 DT V Transition LEE seeded cen aec ra erede 5 DVD Player Connecting ooccccccocnncccnconoconcnnonannncnnnnonononcnnononons 23 DVI Cable BOX sun nao 21 A m 23 Satellite BOX nannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnenrnenrennne 21 EROS RE 19 Getting Started siete o dace made 17 Grounding ecc eai re eS 4 GUIDE BUON s eios tas ds 19 A ne men 20 Help Menu Reset All Settings uice eter late 42 SEUD Wizara a 42 SA 42 Help Menu 42 Home Theater Connecting ER tii 26 Horizontal Vertical Position adjustments 33 Input Source CHOOSING aida 18 Inputs PMG ING ii 4 EENEG eege Eed oe 20 Maintenance of TV 43 Media Menu Bif le nM SEN RS RO TT 29 41 A O ee 29 41 Ke as 29 41 SlideshoW E 29 41 Slideshow Effect iain 29 41 SU CMT 29 41 ThuUmbAdlSIZE ui aio 29 41 Media Menu oocccncccnccccocccncnononocononncnonanonanonncnnnanonon 41 eler 40 Name MOUT esc scorso i ree ar Rn iida 37 QD em E 30 CC MG p TE 32 Help Men CD 42 MOUEMEAU eee E 30 Media Men Usina 41 Picture MY REM Lm 32 Settings Menu 36 Sleep Timer Menu 32 Wide MEN nn ratas 31 Parental Controls Alt Rating Region 39 Block Unrated TV 39 Canadian English Rating 39 Canadian French Rating
10. Composite AV Video Good iii 24 Connecting Coaxial RE En dada Ae ee ege tege ele bers date 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 iii 26 do peni un E Ec 26 Connecting dhe CAD id tada it ee 26 Turning TY Speakers GE 26 Using Optical S PDIF EC o A 26 Connecting aC omp eos orate aimes a ie ee ee ELI LU NM dE LUE 27 BIB CQ b LER 27 USADA td 27 CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES sacd 28 Va le Le ICUS Sua ao Dc dude Rade bas Loup Rue osea Boats edie de Lean Eu 28 Adjusting Photo 3 SMUG EE 28 6 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Adiusund tee e 29 ele ie uec RT ol ll O 29 Se EE 29 sonic d 29 BIS EE 29 Slideshow Electo 29 MENU SIZ Cte tasa a do un den niet Lin nr 29 OR a a a an T E tite 29 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 1eeeeeeee nennen nnne nnn nnn nnn 30 Using the On screen Display OSD iine nn A Dedi pud ced au dives cada 30 falebsuM i m 30 VIGO Meir 31 NONM BEE 31 O ewm P 31 F TON ANG sei eco cm 31 O eee em ie ester Me TE DEM E C EDI A EE DL 31 CC Closed Caption Menisi niches tical ol o ere dae 32 Adjust Closed caption oDlIOFIS s et 32 Analog Closed Sapo ansia coi adi ico soda ds onu 32 Digital Clo
11. On SRS TruVolume provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to music content Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF Optical connector when used with a home theater system Select to choose from Dolby Digital PCM or Off Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA white and red connectors as audio line out to connect a home theater system 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 Version 3 16 2010 35 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Equalizer sub menu press OK A new menu will be displayed showing the volumes of different frequencies Starting from lowest to the highest they are 100 Hz 300Hz 1 kHz 3 kHz VIZIO and 10 kHz Equalizer Settings 1 Press 4 or to select the frequency to be adjusted EQ Mode Advanced 2 Use A or V to adjust the selected frequency to your preference Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will attenuate the frequency Note The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is s set to Off 120HZ 500HZ 15KHZ 5KHZ 2 3 4 R Reset Audi
12. T 46 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ns 46 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 5 cvs aseo exa ad RUE dd 47 SDSEIIC AIO MI MM TM EM UI M ME 47 A A A A A tA D CEU ES 48 Resolution through RGB INPUT ada 49 MI PAIRS PAIN Tirso 50 INDEX cash MID nn EIE MEUM IE 51 8 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage After you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included The screen can easily be scratched or broken so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents VIZIO E421VO VIZIO remote control VR 15 AA batteries for the remote control 2 Power cord Detachable base with thumbscrew Safety Strap This user manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card HDTV Accessories and Services Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately including e Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV To purchase or inquire about additional
13. Turn off your HDTV and Cable Satellite box 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your Cable Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable Satellite box 4 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV e he HDMI input on your HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e Refer to your Cable Satellite Set Top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your Cable or Satellite operator HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI n 00 L R 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV and HDTV Cable Satellite box 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your Cable Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from the DVI audio output jacks on the Cable Satellite box to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable Satellite box 5 Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Version 3 16 2010 21 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Using Component Video Better Pb Cb Pr Cr AUDIO n Ml CE Box COMPONENT BETTER Q Y 1 Turn off y
14. VIZIO Technical Support via email TechSupport VIZIO com or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO 877 698 4946 from 6 00AM to 9 00PM Monday through Friday and 8 00AM to 4 00PM Saturday and Sunday Pacific Time or visit www VIZIO com Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required Parts and Labor There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period Replacement parts and units may be new or recertified at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Replacement parts and units are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety 90 days from warranty service or replacement whichever is later Types of Service Units 30 or larger will usually be serviced in home In home service requires complete and easy access to the unit and does not include de installation or re installation of the product However in some cases it may be necessary to send the unit to a 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 Any returns to VIZIO s service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material or a replacement box and material provided by VIZIO VIZIO technical sup
15. allo oe ce ee senos cn te 31 Audio Menu Advanced alte dia 35 Analog Audio Out adiustments 35 Audio Mode adjustments 35 Balance adjustments 35 Digital AUGIO CUL cesiones 35 Equalizer adjustments 36 Lip Sync adjustments 35 Reset Audio Mode 36 Speaker adjustments 35 So MUVO E e 35 SRS TSHD surround sound adjustments 35 PAV CONNEC ON etr 20 SET e EE A 31 Blocking Channels ss o 38 D AA LS QUES S reuera 32 Cable Box COMME CUNG caste SU a E 21 CC Closed Caption sra tete ein Rees 32 A Ee 40 Som ciada 43 Coaxial connection Sale lite DOX dixe pede web ead dovete ive dt ad pede a 25 Coaxial Connection Cable TV cc 25 SA REM CE RE 33 Component Connector ssanesaneennesnneennnsnersnnrennnni 20 Composite Connector oooccccccnccccnccocnccccnncnannnnnnnnnnons 20 Computer Connecting Es ne TRU 27 Preset Resolutions eeeesesesss 48 Resolution through HGP 49 Connecting EE iae ibas 27 ege 27 jc e ee cst PNE M MENT 27 Connecting Equipment ODE eeh O ab ae 21 DYD S 23 Home Theater 26 Rear Panel Connections nannnannnnnnnnnennennnennn 14 Sadtellite BOX ub eb echo ien ene toten rebas 21 A dde de 26 SEA PTT 26 je E 25 VIO amerita an 25 A E 9 CODI SS Esa
16. previously viewed channel CH Press to change the channels up or down HDMI Press to select the HDMI input Press repeatedly to cycle between the HDMI inputs AV Press to select the AV input TV Press to select the TV input Number Button Pad Press to select a channel or enter a password INPUT Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV called Inputs The inputs cycle in the following sequence TV AV Comp RGB HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and Media After you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning DASH Press to insert a dash between the main and sub channels For example channel 28 2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2 16 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 2 Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your HDTV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket 3 Connect your devices to your HDTV see Chapter 6 for detailed steps 4 Turn on your TV The Setup App will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV Use the Arrow and OK buttons to navigate through the setup App During the setup process you will e Choose your Menu language e Set
17. provided e Never push any object into the slots and openings on your HDTV cabinet Do not place any objects on the top of your HDTV Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids on your HDTV e Your HDTV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company e Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations e he power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified For more information contact your dealer e Your HDTV is equipped with a three pronged grounded plug a plug with a third grounding pin This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet This is a safety feature If your outlet does not accommodate the three pronged have an electrician install the correct outlet or use an adapter to ground your HDTV safely Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug e When connected to a power outlet power is always flowing into your HDTV To totally disconnect power unplug the power cord e The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of your HDTV that may be of sufficie
18. 41 SPECIICAHONS irons Consec nautica nine 47 Stereo COMMCCUING ERR E 26 Technical Support EE 46 Time Zone seting iii a een ae vieta orar exa 40 jj fec c Ie 33 Troubleshnootlg essais nana 43 Tuner Menu Analog Il ES ido S DERI 37 AUTO SOS CIT incide ada 36 A a nn 37 Tuner MOG iei iii 36 A Rr eee 30 Partial Channel Search 36 USB RO iia coc nn 28 VCR Connecting ONERE E 25 Video Camera COMMECUNG RR e T TE 25 Wal MOUNUNG asta T 12 Warnan MR Rr TX 50 Watching TV Getting your Programs esenseseneeseneeserereereneni 18 Program Information oocccccocccnccoccnncnoncnnnnnncnnnnos 19 Wide TEE PES 31 VA EZ ee A RR 42 www VIZIO com VIZIO TRADEMARKS SHOWN ARE THE PROPERY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY VIZIO THE V LOGO WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC PRODUCT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 2010 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED QU WWW VIZID com 192513013610
19. 77 698 4946 or www VIZIO com 10 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 the two top foam end caps 3 Remove the stand base from the packaging 4 Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean padded flat surface Note Make sure that the surface is free of debris to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched Attach the TV stand base 1 Push the stand base onto the stand neck already connected to TV 2 Onthe bottom of the base insert the thumb screw and tighten Move the TV into an upright position Vizio TV back Bottom view Version 3 16 2010 11 www VIZIO com 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 Te AAA 2 Remove the stand base and neck a Disconnect the cables from your HDTV b Place your HDTV face down on a soft flat surface to prevent damage to the screen c Remove the eight screws holding the stand neck and then remove the neck and ba
20. GB 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 factory preset resolutions 1 OMITEN TE em DS eng kk eise joue Wo Ieselen 1024x768 leo N 65 000 Windows NN eo 640 x 480 800 x 600 640 x 480 T was om kr shoes Note P positive N negative O Primary mode 48 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 by the software or programs to set up the display Version 3 16 2010 49 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 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 To obtain warranty service contact
21. O com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over the air TV Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital only broadcasting Analog only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services gaming consoles VCRs DVD players and similar products For additional information contact the parties listed below as appropriate FCC US Federal Communications Commission http www fcc gov Phone 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 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 us TVstations htm Note Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts and no Digital Converter Box is required Version 3 16 2010 5 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instrctloris o oaa ted ces eis tuti exi av sums tet an A Lu no M a Ceo lm MU SE ae
22. 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 Sexual situations V Violence 38 VIZIO 4 Parental Controls Lock Unlock Select Parental Control Lock by depressing the wheel control on the TV side panel VIZIO 4 Parental Lock Controls Rating Enable Channel Locks USA TV USA Movie CAN English _CAN French Alt Rating Region Block Unrated Shows VIZIO 4 Parental Unlock Controls Rating Enable Channel Locks USA TV USA Movie CAN English CAN French Alt Rating Region Block Unrated Shows Change PIN RESET LOCKS Set Rating Levels to unblock for US TV broadcasts VIZIO E421VO User Manual USA Movie Note When Rating Enable is OFF USA Movie Rating adjustments are not available G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested 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 CAN English Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian English Rating adjustments are not available C Children C8 Children 8 years or older G General Programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 years or older 18 Adult programming
23. User Manual Using Component Video Better CERES fii COMPONENT BETTER 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV and Du ems 2 Connect the component cable green blue and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 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 p Using Composite AV Video Good VIDEO AUDIO R VIDEO L R Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player Connect the Video cable yellow from your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV N 24 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV p 9 oo _JjJ 00 CABLE BOX DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA COAXIAL 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 power to your HDTV Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV 5 Search
24. VIZIO com 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 A or CH V button An X will appear in channels you have selected to skip You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control MTS This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching This signal is usually Spanish Choose from Mono Stereo or SAP 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 You can select from 10 preset labels To use one of the 10 preset labels 1 Select nput Source and then press OK to show the list of inputs 2 Press V to select the input label you want to change and then press OK 3 Press V to select nput Labels and then press OK to show the list of 10 preset labels 4 Press V to select the new input label name and then press OK Version 3 16 2010 37 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual VIZIO R 4 Tuner Tuner Mode 4 Antenna gt Auto Channel Scan Partial C
25. 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 Caution Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV including game controllers This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations Version 3 16 2010 9 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV e he power consumption of your HDTV is about 86W average When an extension cord is required use one with the correct power rating The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised e Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping e For proper ventilation you must allow a 1 space between the back of your HDTV and the wall e Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity dust or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components e Install your HDTV in a level landscape orientation with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage e f you want to mount your HDTV on the wall see below for additional information e Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 877 MYVIZIO 8
26. becomes apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself e Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock e Donotinstall your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock e Follow instructions for moving your HDTV Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV e When unplugging your HDTV hold the power plug not the cord Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock When your HDTV will not be used for an extended period of time unplug the power cord e To reduce risk of electric shock do not touch the connector with wet hands e Insert batteries in accordance with instructions Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator e f any of the following occurs contact the dealer o The power cord fails or frays o Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV o Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way o The performance of your HDTV changes su
27. bstantially Version 3 16 2010 3 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO 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 Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPSA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Lightning 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 system GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT nec SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS nec SECTION 810 21 Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or l where it could fall into such power ELECTRIC SERVICE Mma Ce POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM uec ART 250 PART H lines or circuits GROUND CLAMPS Remember the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation 4 www VIZI
28. d HD and TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default Home Use setting and this is the setting in which F d power savings will be achieved Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase 7 power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for Energy Star rating nofi THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY VIZIO THE V LOGO WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE O 2010 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Version 3 16 2010 1 www VIZIO com 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 Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference e To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV e Unplug the power cord b
29. dots that Your HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology are always dark or colored however sometimes some pixels of your HDTV may not display Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product You see noise or trash on When your HDTV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the signal the screen is up converted increased to match your TV s display capabilities Up converting can cause noise or trash 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 You switch to a different input The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it If the and the volume changes sound level is higher or lower from another source then the volume will change You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input and the screen size changes AV 1 AV 2 Component HDMI and TV Tips for High Definition Users e Your HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content Best image quality will be achieved by HDMI The next best is Component followed by Composite Due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur Tips for Letterbox Content Som
30. dow 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 Picture Mode Choose from Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball Baseball or Custom Each input i e HDMI COMP etc remembers the custom setting you created Select Custom to manually adjust Backlight Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness and to access the More menu where further adjustments can be made Backlight Adjust the LED brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture not the Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture Note Backlight is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom Brightness Adjust black levels in the picture If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out Note Brightness is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom 32 www VIZIO com VIZIO d Picture Settings Picture Mode Backlight Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness 4 Closed Caption om Select Analog Closed Caption modes R 4 Custom gt E DU 50 50 Select Picture Mode Custom Standard Movie Golf etc VIZIO E421VO User Manual Contrast Adjust the
31. e Letterboxed or Widescreen versions of DVD movies are formatted for Users standard 4 3 Televisions Your HDTV has the ability to expand this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy To use this function press ZOOM on the remote control to cycle among the options USB device is not recognized Make sure the device is correctly inserted Make sure the device is FAT or FAT32 Make sure it contains the supported files Image or sound is interrupted Make sure the device is correctly inserted or distorted Make sure that the file complies with the supported format bit rate and or profile Also check the file for damage Some files that comply with the supported format may not play back or display properly Slideshow doesn t start e Make sure the viewer isn t in pause rotation or zoom mode Version 3 16 2010 45 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Telephone amp Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone For more information on warranty service or repair after the warranty period contact our Support Department at the number below Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment to service excellence For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Depar
32. efore cleaning your HDTV A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV Do not use abrasive cleaners e Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility e When moving your HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature condensation may form in the housing Wait before turning on your HDTV to avoid causing fire electric shock or component damage e Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by manufacturer or sold with your HDTV When a cart is used use caution when A moving the cart HDTV combination to avoid injury from tip over Do not place your HDTV on an unstable cart stand or table If your HDTV falls it can injure a person and cause serious damage to your HDTV Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with your HDTV e A distance of at least three feet should be maintained between your HDTV and any heat source such as a radiator heater oven amplifier etc Do not install your HDTV close to smoke Operating your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock e Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place your HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is
33. es away from children and pets Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the best response to the remote signal Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor The effective range of the remote control is approximately 22 feet 7 meters from the front of the remote control sensor 30 to the left and right 20 up and down VIZIO Remote Control Precautions 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 When not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries Do not take the batteries apart heat them or throw them into a fire Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress such as striking or dropping it Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent Wipe it with a clean damp cloth Version 3 16 2010 15 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Remote Control Buttons POWER O 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 e Record Press to begin recording on your CEC supported device Il Pause Press to pause pla
34. for new channels See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on scanning for channels gt Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VIDEO AUDIO R oo ____Joo mc ASS E yn 000 VIDEO L R Note Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera 2 Connect the yellow AV cable from your VCR or video camera to the AV jack on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera 5 Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Version 3 16 2010 25 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA AUDIO OUT TR aF d de e Connecting the cables 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp 2 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver Amp and connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the back of the HDTV 3 Turnon the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp VIZIO a Turning TV speakers off EL 1 Press MENU to open the OSD ege 2 Press V to highlight Settings and then press OK to select Lip Sync E 0 3 Press OK to select Audio and then press Y to select TV SPEAKERS TV Spea
35. h TV programming This cable usually comes from your cable box or right out of the wall analog Component consists of three cables for transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio one red and one white Component video Better provides a sharper image than Composite video and should be used analog instead of composite when possible However because it is still an analog connection it won t provide the high quality video and audio that HDMI can produce Composite consists of one yellow cable for transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio one red and one white lt is capable of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video 480i While it provides a good image it has lower image quality than HDMI or 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 20 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Best HDMI BEST Cable 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 1
36. hannel Search Add Analog Channel Skip Channel Analog MTS Select Antenna Over The Air or Cable Out Of The Wall for Tuner Coax Cable Input EXIT VIZIO 4 Name Input Input Source Input Labels Select Input source VIZIO E421VO User Manual Parental Controls If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing you can do this by turning on the Parental Control Selected programs movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV Note The Parental Controls are divided into LOCK and UNLOCK menus To activate or lock parental controls use the LOCK menu To deactivate or unlock parental controls use the UNLOCK menu 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 Enter your PIN when prompted Lock and Unlock Menu Functions Rating Enable Select ON or OFF If set to OFF you will not be able to set the US TV US Movie Canadian English or Canadian French Ratings Channel Locks Block individual channels from being displayed USA TV Note When Rating Enable is OFF the USA TV Rating adjustments are not available TV Y All children TV Y7 Older children TV G General audience
37. he remote control 4 Input Source Selection c Highlight and select the RED X in any menu TV AV Input Menu Select the Input Source for your HDTV Choose from TV AV Comp HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB and Media Watch TV from your Antenna or Cable out of the wall 30 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4 3 Aspect Ratio Movies in 4 3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan and scan or full frame These movies were originally filmed in 16 9 SA widescreen and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen 4 3 Wide Wide mode allows you to view the entire picture Recommended for HDMI and RGB Computer viewing so you can see the complete picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area If you experience noise along the border switch to Zoom 1 For 720p 1080i 1080p only Panoramic Ca When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode of the image is not stretched Stretch When watching a widescreen program 1 78 1 source with black bars on the sides the display image will stretch to fill
38. ing but wood in a chipper 20 1 KEWE HD Tomorrow 320 PM Projact Runway Tomorrow 4 30 PM American Next Top Model Tomorrow 5 30 PM 500 Days cf Summer Tomorrow 8 00 PM Soul Train Tomorrow 8 30 PM Sponge Bob Square Pants Jellyfish Catching A F S UG 4M 3 30 AM Mon Z7 Jun Not Ratec Project Runway is an American reality television series on Lifetime Television previously on the Brave network which fecuses en fashion design end is hosted by medel Heidi Klum The contestants compete with each ether te creete the best clothes end are usually restricted in time materiels and theme Their designs ere judged end one or mere designers ere eliminated sach week Version 3 16 2010 19 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 6 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 you can decide which option is the right one for you SUITS A Connector Description Quality type HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the signal types available Best and it s all done over one cable You get a great picture and cut down on digital your cable clutter HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your TV has HDMI this is the connection type you should be using Best digital Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to watc
39. ire sequence you will return to the beginning Additionally when the OSD is active this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted USB e Insert a FAT FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures e Service port for use by a professional service technician 13 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Rear Panel Connections DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA HDMI BEST AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO 1 M e Q zj OPTICAL LR 0 66 L AuDio R COMPONENT BETTER T HDMI 1 Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set Top Box through this all digital connector 2 HDMI 2 with L R Audio Connect another digital video device such as a DVD player or 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 3 RGB PC Connect the video and audio from a computer here Connect a 1 8 mini plug stereo connector from the computer to the TV if you want the sound to come from the HDTV speakers 4 AV Connect composite video devices such as a VCR or game console Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source SR DTV TV Connect to an antenna or digital cable source For digital TV stations in your area
40. kers Off 4 Press gt to select OFF so the sound from the HDTV will be routed Kee Equalizer Settings through your Receiver Amp system Notes Reset Audio Mode e Refer to your Receiver Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input e The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to EE external speakers Using Optical S PDIF AUDIO OUT u le OPTICAL lf your sound system has a S PDIF optical digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your HDTV This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used 1 Connect one end of the optical cable to optical connectors on the home theater and the other end to the OPTICAL jack on your HDTV 2 Turn on the power to your HDTV and home theater 3 Change the input on your home theater to optical See your home theater user manual for more information 26 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting a Computer Using RGB VGA RGB PC AUDIO Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV see Preset PC Resolutions on page 48 If your computer supports it we recommend 1920x1080 1 Turn off the power to your HDTV and computer 2 Connect the RGB VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on of your HDTV 3 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack o
41. l Picture and Audio settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password VIZIO d Help System Info Reset TV Settings Clear Memory Factory Default Start Setup Wizard Clear Memory Factory Default Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings The screen will display a message to confirm that you want to reset the values to factory settings Press lt or gt to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note 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 Display System information 42 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer 3 Wring liquid out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing 4 Wipe the TV and re
42. mote control with a dry cloth after cleaning Important e Donotuse volatile solvent such as toluene rosin and alcohol Such chemicals may damage the housing screen glass and remote control and cause labeling to peel e The screen glass is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object e Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically check the following troubleshooting guide for possible solutions Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure If the display still fails to perform as expected contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1 87 7 MYVIZIO 698 4946 or e mail us at techsupport vizio com Receive the error message Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source No signal If you are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna scan for channels from the Tuner menu in the OSD Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode No power Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working No sound Press Volume Up on the remote control Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers a
43. n your HDTV This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through the TV 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 Using HDMI L AuDio R 1 Turn off your HDTV and computer 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your computer and the other end to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from the audio output jacks on the computer to the HDMI 2 L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to your HDTV and your computer o Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Version 3 16 2010 27 www VIZIO com 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 If your USB drive is oversized and does not physically fit in the USB port use a USB extension cable Connect one end of the cable to your USB drive and the other end to the USB port Supported file extensions include jpg and jpeg Note Even the supported format files listed above may or may not play properly or completely depending on the USB device bit rate s
44. nt magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e he exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV e Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock 2 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual e The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible e Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock e Donottouch the power cord during lightning To avoid electric shock avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms e Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges e Donotattempt to repair or service your HDTV yourself Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages electric shock and other hazards If repair is required contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel e Keep your HDTV away from moisture Do not expose your HDTV to rain or moisture If water penetrates into your HDTV unplug the power cord and contact your dealer Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock e Do not use your HDTV if any abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor
45. ntrol V chip 2 0 programmable timer SRS TSHD SRS TruVolume Noise Reduction MTS Stereo Decoder Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM VESA Mount Compatible Multimedia JPEG only Special Features Multimedia JPEG 4801 SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV Ambient light sensor 1080I HDTV 1080P FHDTV 1080 FHDTV CHANNEL SKIP VIDEO INPUT NAMING CAPABILITY HDMI v1 3 CLOSED CAPTION DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO TECHNOLOGY PARENTAL CONTROL V CHIP 2 0 DOLBY DIGITAL FOR ATSC QAM PROGRAMMABLE TIMER DETACHABLE BASE SRS TSHD SRS TruVolume 2xBuilt in 10W Speakers Panel Life 50 000 hours to half the original brightness Version 3 16 2010 AT www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100 240Vac at 50 60Hz Power Consumption 86W Avg 0 32W standby Operating Temperature 5 C 35 C Relative Humidity 20 80 Altitude 0 14 000 ft Non Operating Temperature 20 C 50 C Relative Humidity 10 7096 Altitude 0 40 000 ft Dimensions 40 3 W x 27 6 H x 9 6 D with stand 40 3 W x 26 2 Hx 3 8 D without stand 1024 5 x 700 x 243 5 mm with stand 1024 5 x 665 7 x96 mm without stand Net Weight 34 2 Ibs with stand 32 6 lbs without stand 15 5 kg with stand 14 8 kg without stand Gross Weight 44 1 lbs 20 kg Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Class B Compliances Energy Star 4 0 ATSC Spec A 65 EIA CEA 766 A Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the R
46. nual Audio Adjust audio options including balance equalizer and advanced audio settings VIZIO Audio Mode RTE Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz rem SZ Eat gt Bal 0 Balance TL Lip Sync 0 TV Speakers Off Advanced Audio Adjust the sound to the left or the right Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen Equalizer Settings Reset Audio Mode TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn the Select Audio Mode Flat Rock Pop etc internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System Advanced Audio To select the options in the Advanced Audio sub menu press P A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions VIZIO available for fine tuning of the audio _ lt Advanced Audio i SRS TruSurround HD SRS TruSurround HD 4 Off gt When watching TV or a movie TruSurround HD creates SRS TruVolume Of igi i PCM an immersive surround sound experience from only two Digital Audio Qui Analog Audio Out Variable speakers and provides rich bass clear dialog and high frequency detail Note When SRS TruSurround HD is On Equalizer adjustments are not available SRS TruVolume When the programming switches to a commercial or when changing from channel to channel volume fluctuations EREECHEN occur When turned
47. o Mode Return all Audio 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 Audio menu will be reset Select Advanced to enable fine tuning of the audio Settings Menu EXIT 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 VIZIO A to the DTV TV Input BE AAA Auto Channel Search Tuner Mode S Antenna gt Automatically search for TV channels that are available in your area Be sure to first select the correct tuner mode above The TV will search for analog and digital channels When the search is done press OK to begin watching your programs Skip Channel Analog MTS Stereo Auto Channel Scan Partial Channel Search Add Analog Channel Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missed from the auto search you can do a partial channel search to look for channel in a certain channel range again Select to scan for Analog Digital or both Analog Digital channels then press the W button to highlight the D D i Select Ant Over The Air or Cabl From and To selection Press the button to select the range Out Of The Wall for Tuner Coax Cable of channel numbers you want to start searching in Press OK to Input start channel search EXIT 36 www
48. our HDTV and Cable Satellite box 2 Connect the component cables green blue and red from your Cable Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your Set Top box to the COMPONENT L and R 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 A AREA Cable Satellite Box B i 000 VIDEO L OOO 1 Turn off your HDTV and Set Top box Connect the video cable yellow from your Set Top box to the AV jack yellow on your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your Set Top box to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV Turn on your HDTV and Set Top box Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV pro Using Coaxial Antenna Good Cable Satellite Box DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA 1 COAXIAL Turn off the power to your HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on your HDTV Turn on the power to your HDTV Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV Search for new channels See See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on scanning for channels pu 22 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI Best HDMI BEST
49. player will automatically power on Also you can control your CEC supported device using the transport keys on your HDTV remote control e g Play Stop Prev etc When you press one of the buttons on your HDTV the action will occur on your device Contact your devices user manual or manufacturer to check whether your device supports CEC CEC Function 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 40 www VIZIO com VIZIO Cee CEC Function 4 Enable gt Device Discovery Turn connected device control On or Off VIZIO E421VO User Manual Media Menu When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings including slideshow picture duration etc 1 Insert a USB device containing pictures and select the folder or files that you want to play 2 Press MENU The Picture menu will be displayed 3 Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight a Picture menu option and then press lt or to adjust the setting 4 Press MENU once to close the menu Slideshow Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the slideshow mode Press OK to begin the slideshow Press EXIT to stop the slideshow e Single will display one picture selected from the thumbnails for the c interval set in the Duration option and ret
50. port will provide instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center Limitations and Exclusions VIZIO s one year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship Items not covered include but are not limited to cosmetic damage normal wear and tear misuse signal issues power surges and damages from shipping acts of God any sort of customer misuse installation customer modifications adjustments and set up issues Units with unreadable or removed serial numbers image burn in and routine maintenance are not covered This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS FACTORY RECERTIFIED or by a non authorized reseller THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE VIZIO S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS
51. re set to off Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV 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 If the screen is black Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO Logo glows white Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Version 3 16 2010 43 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Power is ON but there is no image on the screen Wrong or abnormal colors appear Control buttons do not work Remote control does not work There appear to be image quality issues You cannot see a picture You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound The picture has abnormal patterns Make sure all cables attached to the HDTV are connected to the correct output on the external device Adjust brightness contrast or backlight Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu Reset Picture settings Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected If you are using an antenna the signal st
52. rength 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 Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor Replace dead batteries with new ones Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode 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 For best image quality view HD wide screen programs where possible 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 Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV If your HDTV is connected to a computer press any button on your keyboard to wake your computer If you are using an antenna the signal strength of
53. rol 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 Note You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all of your HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Each press of the INPUT button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs Press the button until the input associated with the device you want to view is shown 3 When using the TV input press the channel buttons on the remote control or the TV to change the channel The channel buttons will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI Component or AV inputs Note If your HDTV is in TV mode pressing CH and CH will not work until a channel scan has been been run See Auto Channel Search on page 36 18 www VIZIO com 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 program Time Warp Mouse Trap Ch 50 123 KCAL DTV CABLE 11 00 AM 12 00 AM TV PG V CC OFF ENGLISH DOLBY 5 1 720p HD In this hour long special the Time Warp team runs off to join the circus with trap testing Rev Tommy Gunn and with high flying Cirque du Soleil explore their inner stuntmen and put everyth
54. se Note To remove the base from the neck unscrew thumbscrew on bottom 3 Mount your HDTV on the wall a Attach your HDTV to a wall mount sold separately using the mounting holes in the back panel of your HDTV b Read the instructions that came with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV crew Size s mo O Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing 12 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 white when powered on and orange when powered off Side Panel Controls I Version 3 16 2010 POWER 0 Turn your HDTV on by pressing the button once Press the button again to turn your HDTV off MENU Press to open or close the on screen menu CH A Y Press to change the channels up or down While the menu is active these buttons function as up and down controls VOL Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume While the menu is active these buttons function as left and right controls 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 ent
55. sed CADDIE n LIT Venere da 32 Digital RS AE PR PR RE dd o 32 Sleep Timer Men T accu cc ac EE 32 AA terae ELO RR IM dL ME 32 A I LE E ML E 32 e RES 32 O dM MM M UD 32 EE 33 DIDI Uere m MAL EL LAUS 33 Rte C 33 o TENENTE 33 IO 33 A O cde Iota 35 A A deditus 35 A NOE 35 O H 35 elo cC NE Eo oUm 35 PRON ANNCC PIG Oca selec sete e es cado sai 35 EGQUAIIZERSCUINGS EE RR 36 Reser Audio MOUG ic oni oed stitit esistente odisse LM Medo d M toria bats 36 Setas Meli td Deo ue toda eiuf 36 TUNO Mr TEE A un 36 Partial Channel Sesreb ssi siete nr dde bala 36 Nano IDU cea dq eM Lx M NE 37 Parental Contios EE 38 Menu tang age TT 40 TMe eiert e a RM ee ee DA I UN 40 lor Er LT eee ee 40 Medid MORU Mec RD P TEE ee oer 41 Slideshow Mod a equ petii du deri peus 41 BSE OLETE PE AE n usse uu Eu ccu IRI m 41 A a pue o De ne xqQu dE Mid M 41 PUP AMON sire ms 41 Slideshow mime E 41 Ralf lei eet UK 41 Inm cT 41 Version 3 16 2010 7 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Fel MENU aenieiai a 42 SVS n O snas o e o 42 FRESCE euer AA Seed 42 Clear Memory Factory Default sise 42 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING eere nennen 43 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control iii 43 Troubleshooting Ouid a a 43 Telephone amp Technical SUpDOLL ed 46 ComplaN e m
56. the TV screen People will appear wider than they really are If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom This mode is available only when watching a widescreen program the 4 3 Aspect Ratio 1 33 1 source display image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen The center CS Version 3 16 2010 31 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 The CC feature is available when watching digital TV Select from CC1 CC2 CC3 CCA or CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 or Off Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV e Caption Style Select either As Broadcaster or Custom If Custom is selected you can customize the way Closed Caption is displayed The options available are Text Size Make CC text larger or smaller Color Choose a text color for CC display Opacity Make text more or less transparent Background Color Choose a background color for CC text VIZIO Analog Closed Caption e BG Opacity Make the background for CC text more or less transparent e Frame Color Choose a text frame color for CC text e Win
57. the TV to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage e Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences e Add your TV channels unless you have a Cable Satellite Set Top Box Change Language gt English Version 3 16 2010 17 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual 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 VIZIO the remote control or the side of your TV Pressing this button will cycle 4 Input Source Selection you through the following options TV AV Comp RGB HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and Media IN AV Comp Turn on your device and you will see a picture on your HDTV If there is no picture make sure you have selected the correct input on your HDTV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VGA Note If the selected device is RF connected your HDTV must be in TV Photos mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR Cable Box External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver Refer to Owner or User s Manual of such equipment for details Watch TV from your Antenna or Cable out of the wall Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV make sure that any Cable Satellite or off air antenna connections are secure Also verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector 1 Press the power button on the remote cont
58. 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 You may be getting interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or fluorescent lights If you have not mounted it on the wall try moving your HDTV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of your HDTV like resolution 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 44 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual The display image does not If you are in RGB mode Computer make sure that H Size and V Position in the cover the entire screen 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 You can see a picture but you Press Volume Up on the remote control cannot hear sound Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers are set to off Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV The TV has pixels
59. the vertical position of the picture Color Temperature Advanced Picture Reset Picture Mode e Horizontal Size Adjust the horizontal size of the picture e Vertical Size Adjust the vertical size of the picture e Auto Phase for Component input only The TV will automatically look for the phase of the signal to fine RSMo ESE tune the picture Postion Note The Size amp Position function is only available in HDMI Component or RGB modes Version 3 16 2010 33 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Color Temperature Color Temperature is 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 Cool produces a blue hued image PC sets the white point at the established setting for a computer display 9300K Each preset may also be adjusted for a customized setting Advanced Picture To select the options in the Advanced Picture sub menu press gt A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture e Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in VIZIO the picture Choose from Off Low Medium or High EVER e Color Enhancement gr 4 Off gt This feature increases the picture reprod
60. tment via email or phone Email techsupport VIZIO com 877 698 4946 Fax 949 585 9563 Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm Have your VIZIO model number serial number and date of purchase available before you call VIZIO Address 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 USA Telephone 888 849 4623 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9514 Web 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 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the recei
61. tream and other content characteristics as well as other factors Viewing Pictures 1 Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos music and movies into the Multimedia port on the side of your HDTV If a USB device is already connected press MENU on the remote control and select Media A message will appear asking if you want to play multimedia content Press lt or gt to highlight OK and then press OK to select it The Picture folder will be displayed Press OK to select it A menu will be displayed showing the folders and files that are on your USB device Press lt or gt to highlight the folder or file you want to play and then press OK to select it The file will play See Adjusting Photo Settings on page 28 below to adjust various settings including setting up a slideshow and setting picture duration When finished press EXIT once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to the main menu Do you want to play multimedia content OK Cancel Picture m Picture ole Select 28 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings including slideshow picture duration etc 1 Insert a USB device containing pictures and select the folder or files that you want to play 2 Press MENU The Picture menu will be displayed 3 Press A or Y on the remote control to highlight a Picture menu option and then press lt or
62. uction Color Enhancement Off performance of the picture by reducing oversaturation of Adaptive Luma Off certain colors and improving flesh tones Choose from Off Rares Of Normal Rich Color Green Flesh and Green Blue Backlight Control off o Adaptive Luma Ambient Light Sensor Off Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average Picture Level APL and the overall picture will look too light This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect Choose from Off Low Medium Strong or Extend e Film Mode Reduce Background Picture Noise when present 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 e Backlight Control Set this feature to OFF DCR or OPC DCR Dynamic Contrast Ratio improves the black level performance and increases contrast ratio OPC Optimum Power Control Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness e Ambient Light Sensor Choose On or Off When set to On your HDTV will automatically adjust to light changes in the room Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press lt or gt to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note Only settings under the Picture will be reset 34 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Ma
63. urn to the thumbnails If the BE S 92 2 Repeat option is set to On the selected picture will be displayed until Slideshow Mode Sequence you press EXIT Repeat Off e Sequence will show your pictures in the order they are listed on your Sort By Photo Date USB device until you stop the slideshow Duration 5 e Shuffle will show your pictures in random order until you stop the Slideshow Effect Random slideshow Thumbnail Size Small Info Off Repeat Choose from On or Off to repeat the slideshow Sort By You can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date File Date or alphabetically File A Z Select the Slideshow sequence mode Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on the screen during the slideshow Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds Slideshow Effect Choose from Random Dissolve Wipe Right Wipe Left Wipe Up Wipe Down Box In or Box Out to set the transition type when changing from one picture to another during a slideshow 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 41 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name version and revision of firmware source type and resolution Reset TV Settings Return al
64. ving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 Shielded interface cables and AC AC DC power adapter if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits 3 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 46 www VIZIO com VIZIO E421VO User Manual Chapter 10 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation Specifications cd m2 typical Inputs 2 X HDMI with HDCP 1 with L R audio inputs 1 x RF F connector for internal tuner 1x Composite Video and Stereo Audio 1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio 1x Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio 1x USB side Outputs 1x 5 1 S PDIF Optical Digital Audio 1x Stereo Audio Features 60Hz FHD Lamp 1080P FHDTV HDMI v1 3 Dynamic contrast ratio technology Dolby digital for ATSC QAM Signal compatiblity 480l SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080I HDTV 1080P FDTV Channel skip Video input naming capability Close caption Parental co
65. visit www antennaweb org For Cable and Satellite Set Top boxes we recommend that you use a HDMI or component cable connection for high definition image quality 6 COMPONENT Y Pb Cb Pr Cr with L R Audio Connect component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here Y AUDIO OUT e OPTICAL When digital TV is selected for viewing the audio associated with the programming will be available on the S PDIF Optical connector for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system e ANALOG L R Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external device such as a home theater system external amplifier or stereo Speakers cannot be connected directly here 14 www VIZIO com Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries into the remote control Make sure that you match the and symbols on the batteries with the and symbols inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover VIZIO E421VO User Manual CE gw VV IZIS M NOI Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries Remote Control Range Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or lead to personal injury Dispose of batteries according to local hazardous waste regulations Keep the batteri
66. white levels in the picture If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Note Contrast is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom Color Adjust the amount of color in the picture Note Color is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom Tint Adjust the hue of the picture The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance In most cases the default middle position is correct If people s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first Note Tint is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist This adjustment is helpful when viewing Standard Definition sources Note Sharpness is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom More Select More to adjust advanced options for fine tuning the picture Note The More menu is only available when Picture Mode is set to Custom Size amp Position To select the options in the Size amp Position sub menu press the MENU button or the button A new menu will be displayed VICIO showing the following Size 4 Position settings _ 4 Picture Settings e Horiz Position Size amp Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture e Vertical Position Adjust
67. yback on your CEC supported device gt Play Press to start Playback on your CEC supported device m Stop Press to stop playback recording on your CEC supported device M4 Previous Press to skip the previous track on your CEC supported device lt lt Reverse Press to reverses playback on your CEC supported device Fast Forward Press to fast forward playback on your CEC supported device gt gt I Next Dress to skip to the next chapter on your CEC supported device EXIT Press to exit from open menus MENU Dress to open the OSD menu OK Press this button to display the Channel List Press to confirm selections for OSD menus Silver Diamond represented by A V gt in the manual instructions Pressing up down left or right on the points of the diamond are used to navigate the OSD menu They will also be used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off or on BACK Press to return to a previous OSD menu Press repeatedly to close the OSD GUIDE Press to display detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program Color Buttons Yellow Blue Red amp Green These buttons currently do not operate any functions on your HDTV VOL Press to turn the volume up or down MEDIA Use this button to access the USB drive to view your pictures MUTE Press to turn the sound on and off LAST Press to recall the

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