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    USER GUIDE MMOODDEELLS // E3D320VX // E3ED44220V0X -A0 // E3D470VX Installing your new tv CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS connecting your devices using the on-screen menu using the usb media player TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT Help, SPECs, warranty & LEGAL
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    and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. SRS StudioSound HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks
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    service plan, visit www.VIZIO.com. When Reading this Manual When you see this symbol, please read the accompanying important warning or notice. It is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from being
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    of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. This may compromise the integrity of the display. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. • The power cord must be replaced when
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    your TV will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. • Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control
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    the TV, make Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation. Ground Clamp Antenna Lead In Wire Electric Service
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    Control 8 Replacing the Batteries 9 Connecting Your Devices 10 Connecting A Device 10 Connecting an audio device 11 Completing the First-Time Setup 12 Using the On-Screen Menu 13 Navigating the On-Screen Menu 13 Changing the Input Source 14 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio 14 Setting
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     Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 32 Playing USB Media 32 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 34 Specifications 37 Limited Warranty 38 Legal & Compliance 39 2
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    on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured VIZIO LED HDTV Quick Start Guide Hex Wrench Power Cord Remote Control with Batteries 3 x Hex Screws Package Contents 3 TV on Stand
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    , flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as carpet, rug, or blanket. 2. Align the base with the TV and tighten the hex screw into the base with the included hex wrench. 3. Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on
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    is clear of debris that can scratch or damage the TV. 3. Remove the base by loosening and removing the screws. 4. Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following the instructions that came with your mount. Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the weight/load of this
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    Controls and Connections 2 Rear Panel USB - Connect USB thumb drive to view photo slideshow. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. Stereo Audio Out - Connect RCA audio cable to
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    2 Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. 7 Front Panel
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    or decrease loudness of the audio. Mute Turn the audio off or on. Number Pad Manually enter a channel. WIDE Switch the display mode. 8 2 Power Turn TV on or off. Info Display the info window. Menu Display the on-screen menu. Arrow Navigate the on-screen menu. Guide Display the info window. V Button
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    Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. • Use only good quality batteries. • Inserting the batteries
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    cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV's input to match the connection you used (HDMI-1, HDM1-2, etc). 3 Cable/Satellite Box DVD/Blu-ray Player Game Console HDMI CABLE BEST • DIGITAL • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • HD AUDIO COMPONENT CABLE • ANALOG
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    a audio port that matches an available port on the TV (Optical, etc). 2. Turn the TV and your audio device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. 3 Home Audio Receiver VIZIO Sound Bar GOOD 3.5mm Cable BETTER Optical/SPDIF
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    the First-Time Setup 4 The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Before you begin the first-time setup: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet. • Your
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    , press the MENU button on the remote. From this menu, you can: • Change the input source • Change the screen aspect ratio • Set up closed captioning • Activate the sleep timer • Adjust the picture settings • Adjust the audio settings • Change TV settings • Access USB photo slideshow • Access the
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    you must first change the input source in the on-screen menu. To change the input device: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Up/Down
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    . 3. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the setting you wish to change, then use the Left/ Right Arrow buttons to change the setting: • Caption Style - Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to manually change each setting. • Text Size - Adjust the size of the text
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    Picture Settings When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. To use the sleep timer: To adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen
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    picture settings for their respective sports. Also try these modes for other sports. • Custom picture mode allows you to manually change each of the picture settings Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the remote
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    levels in the room and automatically adjusts the backlight for the best picture. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. 4. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the
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    , use the Arrow buttons to highlight More, then press OK. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET Picture Settings to the factory defaults?" 3. Highlight Yes and press OK. 4. Press the EXIT button on the
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    system. Select Variable to control the external speakers' volume from the TV's volume controls, or select Fixed to control the external speakers' volume from your home theater system controls. 3. When you have finished adjusting the advanced audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. 20
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    button on the remote. Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can: • Change the input source • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the Power Indicator settings. Changing the Input Source To
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    is connected to the RF input, such as an external antenna or cable TV connection, you must set the tuner mode. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed
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    . See Using the Parental Controls on page 24. To remove a channel: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Skip Channel. The Skip Channel menu is displayed. 2. For each channel you wish to remove, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the channel and press OK. An X appears
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    : 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Parental Controls and press OK. 4. Enter your parental
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    case, you can use the TV's Rating Block feature to block content based on its rating. Locking and Unlocking Channels When remote to highlight the rating type and press OK. 3. When the rating type is blocked, the Lock icon appears locked. Content with this rating cannot be viewed. 4. When the rating
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    and save it in a secure location. 5. Press the EXIT button on the remote. Resetting the Content Locks To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings: 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight RESET LOCKS and press OK. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET ALL LOCKS
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    savings is in effect, or Off if it is not. 7. Highlight Postal Code. Enter your ZIP code using the keypad on the remote, then press OK. The ZIP code information is often used by VIA Apps to give you the most accurate location-based information, such as weather or news. 8. Press the EXIT button on
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    on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming. Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device's user manual for details. To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is
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    through the system information. 5. When you are finished reviewing the system information, press the EXIT button on the remote. Resetting the TV Settings To reset the TV's picture and audio settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on
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    5 Using the Setup Wizard The TV's Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner. To access guided setup: 7. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 8. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed. 9.
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    the Info Window The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote: • Press the INFO or GUIDE button one time to display channel and input information. • Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the program title and closed captioning information. • Press
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    on the remote or touch the Power control on the side of the TV to turn it on. Playing USB Media To play USB media, you must first save your photos onto a USB thumb drive. Remember: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32. • Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file
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    selected folder. You can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Current Folder Start Fullscreen Slideshow Sort by Name or Date View Thumbnails/List View Folder Settings Toggle Music/Photos Photo Infomation Displays name, resolution, and file size for currently selected
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    Troubleshooting & Technical Support A do you have questions? LET US HELP! YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. We can help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • And More
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    differ; see your device's user manual for details. • Adjust Brightness, Contrast, or Backlight. See Resetting the Picture Settings on page 19 • Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source. There is no sound. • Press Volume Up on the remote control. • Press the MUTE
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    and V-Position in the on-screen menu are set correctly. • If you are using TV, AV1, AV2, or Component with 480i input, press the WIDE button on the remote to change the screen mode. The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit. • Your HDTV is precision-manufactured using an extremely
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    : TV Type: Refresh Rate: Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Response Time: Brightness: 2D Viewing Angle: HDMI Inputs: Component Video Inputs: Composite Inputs: RF/Coaxial Input: USB Ports: OSD Language: Audio Outputs: Number of Speakers Watts/Channel E420-A0 42" Class 42.02
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    and shipping material or packaging that affords an equal degree of protection.VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the covered Product to the VIZIO service center. Limitations and Exclusions VIZIO's one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and
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    interface cables and AC power cord, 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
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    MODELS // E3D320VX // E3D420VX // E3D470VX © 2012 VIZIO INC. All rights reserved. 121107OC-NC
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USER
GUIDE
INSTALLING YOUR NEW TV
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU
USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT
HELP, SPECS, WARRANTY & LEGAL
MODELS
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E3D320VX
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E3D420VX
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E3D470VX
MODEL
E420-A0