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    USER GUIDE MMODDEELLS // E3D320VX // E3MD44202VX0KD // E3D470VX INSTALLING YOUR new TV CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT Help, SPECs, warranty & LEGAL
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    This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default" setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for
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    And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions before using your product and retain them for future reference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure there are no missing or damaged parts. Product Registration To purchase
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    object into the slots and openings on your TV cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of your TV. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your TV. • Your TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you
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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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    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
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    the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power
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    Captioning 19 Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions.. 19 Activating the Sleep Timer 20 Setting the Auto Power Off Feature 20 Adjusting the Picture Settings 20 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings 21 Adjusting the Color Temperature 22 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
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    a New App to the VIA Dock 42 Removing an App from the VIA Dock 42 Creating and Managing User Profiles 42 Creating an Owner PIN 42 Creating a New User Profile 43 Removing a User Profile 44 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings...... 44 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 45
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    or damaged. VIZIO LED LCD HDTV Installing the TV After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in two ways: • On a flat surface, using the included stand • On a wall, using a VESA-standard wall mount (not included
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    with 4 screws. 4. Place the TV upright on a flat, stable surface. 5. Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on a flat, level, and stable surface. 6. To ensure proper ventilation, leave at least 1" of space between the back of the TV and any other objects (walls, etc). 4
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    for your TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. M420KD Screw Size: Screw Pitch: Screw Length: Hole Pattern: M6 1.0mm 20mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the
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    Controls and Connections Rear Panel 6 2 Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar. USB - Connect USB thumb drive to
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    Side Panel POWER - Turn TV off or on. MENU - Open the on-screen menu. MENU CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Increase or decrease volume level. INPUT - Change input source. 7 2 Side Panel
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    2 Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. Front Panel 8
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    the display mode. App launcher Quickly launch the pictured app. 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 Open the VIA dock. Channel Up/Down Change the channel. Last Return
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    2 Remote Control - Back do not cover this area This is the transmitter. ARROW Navigate the on-screen menu. SHIFT while pressing another key to enter a blue character. For example, press ALT and W to enter a # character. V.I.A. Shortcut buttons Control VIZIO Internet Apps Remote Control - Back 10
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    Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. • Use only good
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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 3.5mm cable (not included) to your PC and the PC Audio In port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits audio. 3. Set your PC's resolution to match the resolution of your TV. See Appendix B - Specifications. 3 Personal Computer 3.5mm Cable (For Audio) RGB Cable (For Video) CONNECTING A PC 13
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    available port on the TV (Optical, 3.5mm, 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 Cable CONNECTING AUDIO
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    (Best) 1. Connect an ethernet cable to your router and to the ethernet port on the back of the TV. See below. 2. Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. Using Guided Setup on page 36. Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting as high-speed wireless
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    to your network with an ethernet cable, connect it to the ethernet port on the TV. To complete the first-time setup: 1. Press the Power/Standby button on the remote. The TV powers on and the Setup App starts. 4. Select the name of your wireless network from the list of available networks and
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    • Activate the sleep timer • Adjust the picture settings • Adjust the audio settings • Change network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu Navigating the On-Screen Menu CC To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU/OK button on the EXIT remote. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight
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    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 Arrow buttons on
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    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. • Color - Change the color of
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    Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. The Picture Settings menu is displayed. 4. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture Mode, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the picture mode: • Standard mode sets the various picture settings to values that
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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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    the color temperature preset: • Cool produces a blue-hued picture. • Computer optimizes the picture for use as a PC monitor. • Normal is optimized for television viewing. • Custom allows you to manually change each of the color temperature settings: Red/Green/Blue Gain - Adjusts the amount of each
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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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    to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow to change the setting: • SRS StudioSound HD StudioSound HD™ is a feature-rich surround sound solution which delivers an immersive surround sound experience from the TV's internal speakers. Additionally, StudioSound HD completes the entertainment experience by
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    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. Resetting the Audio Settings To reset
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    name (SSID) is being broadcast: If your TV is connected to a network with an Ethernet menu. You must disconnect the Ethernet cable to set up a wireless network connection. To connect to and press OK. 6. Press the EXIT button on the remote. 4. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your network
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    , highlight Manual Setup and press OK. The Change Settings menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust each setting: • DHCP - (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) This setting must be turned Off to change any of the other settings. • IP Address - The IP address assigned to the TV
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    up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Adjust the power light settings Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the remote. To change the input
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    : 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK. The Add Analog Channel menu is displayed. 2. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding. 3. Highlight Add Channel and press OK. The TV scans for the
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    Controls on page 31. To remove a channel: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Skip Channel. The Skip Channel menu is displayed. 2. remote. Changing the Audio Language Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language.The TV's MTS (Multichannel Television
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    TV Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Parental Controls and press OK. 4. Enter your parental passcode. If you have not set a passcode, enter the default, 0000. The Parental Controls menu is displayed. To set a custom parental passcode, see Changing the
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    on the remote. Changing the Parental Control Passcode If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to 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
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    on the remote. Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. To change the on-screen menu language: 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
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    Settings The CEC function 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 on the remote, then press OK. The ZIP code information is often used by VIA Apps to give you
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    : • Display system information • Reset the TV settings • Restore the TV to its factory default settings • Get guided setup help for the tuner and network 5 Displaying System Information To display a summary of the TV settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed
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    is displayed. 3. Highlight Guided Setup and press OK. 4. Highlight the guided setup you want to access and press OK: • Tuner Setup - Set up the TV tuner. • Network Setup - Connect the TV to your network. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press the EXIT button on the remote. 36
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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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    . Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV. 2. Press the Power/Standby button 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 music or images onto a USB
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    Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK. Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to contents of the currently selected folder. You can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. MUSIC PLAYER
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    6 Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK. Back 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
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    snippet is available from the App Dock by highlighting the App and pressing Up/Down Arrow. • Blue - Change the size of the main display window when an App is open in the sidebar. • Red - Exit from an open App or to close the App Dock. • Green - View settings for an open App. Using the VIA Dock The
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    Yes, delete and press OK. Creating and Managing User Profiles User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the VIA Dock. For each profile you create, a different set of Apps and App settings are saved. Creating an Owner PIN Creating an owner PIN allows you to restrict access to the
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    OK. Creating a New User Profile To create a new user profile: 1. Press the V Button on the remote. 2. Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and would like to prevent the user of this new profile from installing new Apps, turn Limit Profile to On. (You need an Owner PIN. Enter it after turning
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    . If you restore the VIA dock to the factory-default settings, all changes you have made to the VIA dock will be lost! To restore the VIA Dock to the factory default settings: 1. Press the V Button on the remote. 2. Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow
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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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    are securely attached to the TV. • Ensure all devices are connected correctly. Devices differ; see your device's user manual for details. • Adjust Brightness, Contrast, or Backlight. See Resetting the Picture Settings on page 23 • Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input
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    The picture is distorted. • Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV. Separate the TV from Size 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
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    w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: TV Type: Refresh Rate: Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Response Time: Brightness: Viewing Angle: HDMI Inputs: Component Inputs: Composite Inputs: RF Antenna Input: USB 2.0 Ports: RGB Inputs: Ethernet: Wireless: Audio Outputs: M420KD 42
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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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    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. FCC warning Changes or
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    or to change data categories, product offerings or service levels for any reason that VIZIO or said VIZIO Software or VIA Services available over a network or where it could be used by multiple televisions works of the VIZIO Software or any part thereof. THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SERVICES ARE NOT
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    gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support and other services to you, including additional or different VIA Services related to the VIZIO Software and to verify compliance with the terms of this License Agreement. VIZIO and its third party providers of VIA
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    THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FORTH ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded.
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    MODELS // E3D320VX // E3D420VX // E3D470VX © 2012 VIZIO INC. All rights reserved. 120703OC-A
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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
USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT
HELP, SPECS, WARRANTY & LEGAL
MODELS
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E3D320VX
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E3D420VX
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E3D470VX
MODEL
M420KD