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VIZIO M420VT User Manual Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the High Definition content. TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA). This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. This is most commonly used for PC input. Component. The video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. *Good (analog) Composite. The complete video signal is carried through this single pin connector. This is the most commonly used video connection. Best (digital) USB (Universal Serial Bus). USB is an interface port designed to connect storage devices holding data (FAT32 format) files without a need to power off the host (TV) unit. *Note: You can use your HDTV Component input to accept A/V signal (Composite) from a source with A/V out, please plug your video signal (yellow connector) into the Component input (green connector) and match up the audio connectors (R and L) for the sound. Expect to see a black/white video in the Component input, if it is selected by accident. 16 www.VIZIO.com

Section	Page
Important Safety Instructions	2
Television Antenna Connection Protection	4
FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners	4
Opening the Package	7
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV	8
Attaching the TV Stand	8
Wall Mounting Your HDTV	9
Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections	10
Front Panel	10
Side Panel Controls	10
Rear and Side Panel Connections	11
Remote Control Buttons	13
Programming the Remote Control	14
Searching Automatically for the Codes	14
Remote Control Range	15
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions	15
Inserting the remote control batteries	15
Using a Cable or Satellite Remote	15
Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment	16
Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box	17
Using HDMI	17
Using Component Video	19
Connecting Coaxial (RF)	20
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV	20
Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV	20
Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR	20
Connecting Your DVD Player	21
Using HDMI	21
Using Component Video	23
Using Composite (AV) Video	24
Connecting a USB (FAT32 Format) Storage Device	24
Connecting an external Receiver/Amp	25
Connecting a PC (Computer)	26
Chapter 4 Getting Started	27
Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time	28
Watching a TV Program	28
Viewing Digital TV Program Information	29
INFO Button	29
Chapter 6 Your HDTV Settings	30
Using the HDTV Settings Menu	30
TV Menu	30
Timer Menu	30
Multimedia Menu	30
Wide Menu	30
Audio Menu	31
Picture Menu	31
Parental Menu	31
Help Menu	31
CC (Closed Caption) Menu	31
Adjusting Your HDTV Settings	32
TV Settings	32
Input	32
Channels	32
Menu Language	33
Date & Time	33
PC Settings	33
Timer Menu	34
Multimedia Menu	34
Sort	34
Select to change the order of viewing the files in the desired folder.	34
Photo	34
1. Date: Select it to organize your photos according to the date they were taken.	34
Name: Using this option will organize your photos according the file name in alphabetical order.	34
Music	34
1. Name: To organize your music files according to their names, please use this option.	34
2. Genre: To organize your music files according to their genre,please use this option.	34
3. Artist: If the artist information is available, using this option would organize your music files accordingly.	34
4. Album; If the album information is known, using this option would organize your files according to that information.	34
VIDEO	35
1. Type: To organize your video files according to their type, please use this option.	35
2. Date: To organize your video files according to their date, please use this option.	35
3. Name: To organize your files in alphabetical order, please use this option.	35
File	35
Select this option to organize your folders and photos.	35
1. List: This option shows your photos, music and video files in the folder based on their names.	35
2. Thumbnail: This option displays your photos, music and video files as thumbnails, making it easier to select them.	35
Thumbnail Size	35
Select this option to change the size of the thumbnails being displayed, the sizes are Small, Medium and Large.	35
Wide Menu	36
The following table shows the different screen modes and display sizes according to the content being sent to the HDTV.	36
Audio Menu	38
Picture Menu	39
Parental Menu	41
Rating Enable	41
Select from 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.	41
Note: PIP feature is not available when Rating Enable is On.	41
Channel Locks	41
USA-TV	41
CAN-English	42
CAN-French	42
Alt Rating Region	42
This option applies to locations with rating systems different from ratings in standard regions.	42
Block Unrated Shows	42
This option allows blocking programming that does not have a rating.	42
User Control Lock	42
Use this option to restrict the use of the HDTV by locking the mechanical control buttons on the side of the TV.	42
Change PIN (Password)	42
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	42
Help Menu	43
CC (Closed Caption) Menu	43
Analog Closed Caption	43
Digital Closed Caption	43
Digital CC Style	43
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	44
Cleaning the TV and Remote Control	44
Troubleshooting Guide	44
Telephone & Technical Support	47
Compliance	47
FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement	48
Chapter 9 Specifications	49
Preset PC Resolutions	51
Chapter 10 Warranty	52

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VIZIO M420VT User Manual

Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment

Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most

advanced for digital signals.

Connection

Quality

(type)

Connector

Description

Best

(digital)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).

It is the

first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-

digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface

between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box,

DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video

monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single

cable.

Best

(digital)

- - - - - - - - -

Good

(analog)

DTV Coaxial RF

When used for MPEG2 encoded bit

streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input

takes advantage of the High Definition content.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

TV Coaxial RF

. This is the connection for standard

NTSC TV using antenna or cable.

Best

(analog)

RGB PC (VGA)

. This video input has separate red, green

and blue color components.

The signal carries horizontal

and vertical sync information on the green signal.

This is

most commonly used for PC input.

Better

(analog)

Component

. The video signal is separated into three

signals, one containing the black-and-white information

and the other two containing the color information. This

enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of the

superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD

players and HDTV formats.

*Good

(analog)

Composite

. The complete video signal is carried through

this single pin connector. This is the most commonly

used video connection.

Best

(digital)

USB (Universal Serial Bus).

USB is an interface port

designed to connect storage devices holding data

(FAT32 format) files without a need to power off the host

(TV) unit.

*Note:

You can use your HDTV Component input to accept A/V signal (Composite) from a source

with A/V out, please plug your video signal (yellow connector) into the Component input (green

connector) and match up the audio connectors (R and L) for the sound. Expect to see a

black/white video in the Component input, if it is selected by accident.