Vizio SV420XVT1A User Manual

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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO SV420XVT1A LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will
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    are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer. • The SV420XVT1A is equipped with a three-pronged
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual • Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer: o The power connector fails or
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    material for future shipping. Package Contents VIZIO SV420XVT1A VIZIO Remote Control VUR9 HDMI Cable Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 AAA Batteries for the Remote Control IMPORTANT: Do not
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO SV420XVT1A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO SV420XVT1A To purchase or inquire about
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    SV420XVT1A User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO SV420XVT1A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the SV420XVT1A on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. To remove the stand base
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 10 1.1 Front Bezel ...10 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...10 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...11 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection ...12 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the
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    Component Codes ...76 4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...76 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 77 5.1 Maintenance...77 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...77 5.3 Wireless Speakers System and TV Pairing...79 5.4 Telephone & Technical Support ...79 5.5 Compliance ...80 5.6 FCC Class B Radio
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 81 6.1 Specifications ...81 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...82 6.3 Index ...83 Component Program Codes...89 Version 6/2/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 4 5 8 9 2 3 6 7 10 1. SERVICE - This custom communication port is for factory service only. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of this equipment. 2.
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use 1 the yellow connector to connect the
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote button functions are explained on the following pages. This button starts all programming of the
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. LAST - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. Use the Navigation Wheel to operate the On-Screen Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button. Use the button to select your
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable (or Satellite) Box has been entered, this button will operate the Cable (or Satellite) Box the same as this button on your Cable (or Satellite) Remote. When TV is selected, this button activates Picture-in-Picture
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Open battery compartment by sliding cover in the direction of the arrow and insert two AAA batteries into the remote control batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may
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    Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) White and Side of TV 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
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    of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) c) The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3.
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Select TV
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    the VIZIO SV420XVT1A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your DVD Player (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and
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    DVD Players with DVI: VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color
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    Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and
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    (Good): VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 input row (yellow color area) of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area color) at the back of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the LCD 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 ANALOG OUT (
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    using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. For a better picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. For the best picture quality, please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide to find out if it is
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting; see page 6 for details. 3.1 Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, and then plug the
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    remote to go to the next screen. VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual b. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; default choice is Scan. Press the button on the remote control to upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; consult your cable operator for more information. Version
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual d. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Press the button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 6. Fine Tuning your TV set for Home Use. After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5; please follow the steps below to optimize your TV set display: a. Press the MENU key to bring up the Menu display. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll to the Advanced Video option. b. Press
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please 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
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button once on the remote, and the following screen will be displayed; showing the information of the channel being viewed: The following is an explanation of the different sections of the above banner: Program
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to select the Picture Mode selection. Use the ◄ or ► button to choose from Custom, Standard,
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.4 Contrast Press the ▼ button to highlight the Contrast selection. Use the ◄ or ► button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture parts of a picture. the picture. The easiest way to set tint
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.7 Sharpness Press the ▼ button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Use the ◄ or ►button to adjust the level. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture.
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Advanced Adaptive Luma Press the ▼ button to highlight Advanced Adaptive Luma. Large areas of darkness in a picture will result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will look too dark; activation of this feature will raise the APL to counteract
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Smooth Motion Effect The Smooth Motion option is a switch option which controls the intensity or levels of intensity of the video (Smooth and Precision) features incorporated in this TV model two new features built-in in this model. the quality of the picture as far as to
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode Press the ▼ button to highlight the option for Reset Picture Mode selection Press ► button to return the Picture settings to factory default. A screen will come up to give you the options of either to confirm your selection or to cancel it, if
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Audio Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the ► button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Audio Mode selection. Use the ◄ or
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.3.4 Digital Audio Out This feature uses the SPDIF (Optical connector) audio signal to be used through Home Theatre system. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection. Press the ◄ or ► button to make the proper selection. The options are OFF, Dolby
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Added Audio (Sound) Features Even though; the SV420XVT1A comes equipped with SRS (TruSurroundXT) digital audio, your TV has a built-in enhancement feature called Wireless Speaker which allows you to upgrade the audio to Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound; through the
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Speakers Distance The range of the wireless system is up to 35 feet for the subwoofer and each satellite speaker (Rear Left and Rear Right) comes with a 15 feet of speaker wire. Adjusting this option will allow you to take advantage of setting the TV to the specific
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.3.10 Wireless Sound Effect This feature allows making a selection of the output sound reproduce by the wireless speaker system, depending on the type of the audio signal being supplied. Press the ▼ button to highlight this option. Press either ◄ or ► to select (Dolby
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.3.12 DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) This option allows adjusting the dynamic range compression of the audio encoded in a Dolby Prologic II signal input into the TV. Press the ▼ button to highlight the DRC option. Press either ◄ or ► to select the desired setting. The
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used your HDTV you will have setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the ► button to display the
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.4.3 Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missed from buttons on the remote control. 4.4.5 MTS This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.4.6 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Time Zone selection. Press the ► button to select your area. Once
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the ► button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Language selection. The default is
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual PIP Source When PIP or POP is selected, Press the ▼ button to highlight the PIP input selection. Press the ◄ or ► button to choose the input source for the sub screen. The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen; see the
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.3 Sleep Timer Press the ▼ button to highlight the Sleep Timer Press either ◄ or ► button to make the correct selection; you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes which apply to this feature. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.5 Input Naming This feature has been added to facilitate you, the user in identifying or label the input and Press the key to accept the name of the input or the EXIT key to cancel the setting. . Press the MENU key when you have finished to go to the previous menu.
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.6 CC (Closed Caption) Press the ▼ button to highlight the CC (Closed Caption) selection. Press the ► button. A separate menu will appear with the following CC settings CC When watching regular analog (NTSC) TV, the CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.7 H/V Position Press the ▼ button to highlight the H/V Position selection. Press the ►button. A separate menu will appear with the following H/V Position settings H-Position Press the ▼ button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Use the ◄ or ► button to
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.8 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 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
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.9 Channel Block Press the ▼ button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the ► button to go to the next screen. Press the ▼ button to highlight the channel you want to block. Press the button to block the highlighted channel. Once the adjustments are
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.11 US Movie Rating (For US) Press the ▼ button to highlight the US Movie Rating selection. Press the ► button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Movie Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of the following Movie ratings
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.13 Canadian French Rating Press the ▼ button to highlight the Canadian French Rating selection. Press the ► button and the Block Canadian French Rating panel will be displayed. In the Block Canadian French Rating panel you can customize the program blocking of
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.15 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.5.8 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the ▼ button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press the ► button to turn-on or turn-off the blocking of
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.5.17 Reset All Settings Press the ▼ button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. Press the ► button 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. Use the ◄
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.6 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely. 4.7 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.9 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.10 Video Input Audio
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.12 Auto Phase (for Component input) Press the ▼ button to highlight the H/V Position. Press the ► button and the new picture. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely. 4.13 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.14.4 H-SIZE Press the ▼ button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the ► button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the ◄ or ► button to adjust the horizontal size. Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The menu difference is that there are no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental Control adjustments. 4.16 PC Input Setup The
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.17 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions in page 37. 4.17.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 4.17.2 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different pieces of equipment including your VIZIO SV420XVT1A. Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. 4.17.4 Programming for
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    search procedure. 4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 329, 331 and 339 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the
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    screen Check your audio settings, your TV audio may be set to SAP, min or speakers off. Press the Volume + (Up) key on your remote control Make sure that headphones are not connected If the screen is black. Check your input connections. Power is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Problem image. Solution output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Adjust brightness and contrast. Check Source settings. Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Problem Solution Tips for Letterbox Content Users. Letterboxed (or "Widescreen") versions of DVD movies are most commonly formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions. The LCD HDTV has the capability of expanding this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 5.5 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA Canada Germany UK Japan UL CSA VDE BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act 5.6 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4845 mm x 0. 4845 mm Display Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV) Colors Brightness 1.06 Billion 500 cd/m2
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 6.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV "aspect ratio", that is, the screen's width as compared to its height. For example, a "32 inch TV
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual 6.3 Index A Accessories, 5 Adjustments Closed Caption, 15 Selecting the Screen Size, 15, 37, 82 Stepping through TV Channels, 37 Volume, 10, 37, 77 Advanced Video Features Black Level Extender, 42 Color Temperature (Color Temperature, 43 CTI (Color Transient Improvement
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    Set-Top Box, 75 Programming to work your VCR, 75 Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 76 RGB Connecting your PC, 30 S Screen Size explanation, 73 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 26, 27 T Technical Specifications, 81 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Troubleshooting Guide
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    than thirty (30) inches generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center. Parts Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts, or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or recertified unit, at VIZIO's option and sole discretion. Replacement parts or replacement units provided under this
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS on VIZIO's behalf. Owner's Responsibility To ensure warranty service, keep the dated bill or sales receipt
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    replacement part(s), and arranging the appointment with the customer, is completed within approximately 3 to 5 business days, pending availability of these factors. If it is determined the product can not be repaired on-site, the customer will be required to ship the unit to VIZIO's service center
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual For displays forty-two inches (42") and larger, VIZIO will generally cover the transportation charges to perform an on-site swap of the original unit with the replacement unit. For displays under forty-two inches (42"), the customer is responsible for the transportation
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    VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Component Program Codes Setup Codes for VCRs ABS 458 Admiral Adventura Aiko 543 549 553 569 452 459 551 554 Aiwa Akai Alienware America Action American High Amoisonic 452 459
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    550 560 Marantz Marta 443 444 448 449 538 547 555 561 579 580 446 460 539 Matsushita Media Center PC MEI 449 538 548 555 458 449 538 555 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for VCRs 444 445 446 449 450 452 456 459 460 461 462 487 518 521 538 539
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    578 449 546 562 564 442 455 458 459 464 467 471 472 Sony 473 489 492 522 535 538 555 568 576 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for VCRs Stack 458 Stack 9 458 STS 449 575 Superscan 512 515 449 452 459 488 500 504 512 515 Sylvania 532 538 541
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    Codes for PVRs GOI 406 Hewlett Packard 410 HNS 405 Howard Computers 410 HP 410 HTS 406 Hughes 401 402 405 408 Network Systems 414 416 417 418 421 422 Humax 405 414 Hush 410 iBUYPOWER 410 JVC 406 407 414 Linksys 410 Media Center 2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes
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    004 005 030 038 012 014 Viewmaster 030 Vision 030 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for Cable Converters Vortex View Zenith Zentek 030 022 026 031 036 029 Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers Alphastar 102 CaptiveWorks 137 Chaparral 097 Coolsat 135 Crossdigital
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    161 304 305 314 381 325 018 017 095 287 Blue Parade 013 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for DVD Players BOSE 174 345 353 BOSS 288 Broksonic 168 259 California Audio Labs 001 CambridgeSo undWorks 382 Changhong CineVision Clarion Classic Coby Curtis Curtis Mathes
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    017 Next Base 024 Nexxtech 184 Nissoho Iwai Norcent Onkyo Oppo Optiview Oritron Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Polaroid Polk Audio Portland 321 324 340 433 012 036 016 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for DVD Players Prima 326 Princeton 037 Proceed 015 Proscan
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    Setup Codes for Audio Tuners and Receivers Akai 073 Alco 058 Altec Lansing 072 Amphion Media Works AMW Anam Apex Arcam 203 304 153 157 206 077 060 304 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for Audio Tuners and Receivers Glory Horse GPX Gradiente Harman/Kar don Hitachi
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    003 California Audio Labs 006 Cary Audio Design 009 Chase Technologies Cinema Sound Classe Curtis Mathes Denon 007 016 017 001 035 036 Digital Audio Control 008 Durabrand 018 Elan 019 Fosgate 020 GE 000 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers
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    081 084 151 428 484 503 511 220 514 516 515 526 Candle 006 007 021 029 082 083 084 329 493 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for TVs Carnivale Carver Cascade CCE Celebrity Celera 029 082 083 493 031 527 511 051 217 509 003 492 040 ChangCheng Changfei 494 506
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    483 484 502 503 521 338 006 029 082 083 329 493 299 034 493 511 508 508 516 514 516 517 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for TVs Feiyue 514 516 Fenner 511 Fidelity 508 FIRST LINE Firstar Firstline Fisher Formenti Formenti/Ph oenix Fortress Frontech 511 503 508 509
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    511 511 021 015 031 527 JC Penney JCB 001 005 006 007 014 017 018 019 071 084 329 003 492 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for TVs Jean Jensen Jiahua JiaLiCai Jinfeng Jinque Jinta Jinxing Juhua 494 497 501 503 006 045 082 212 329 494 512 516 517 518
  • Vizio SV420XVT1A | User Manual - Page 101
    Codes for TVs Mark 508 Matsui 509 511 Matsushita 036 504 Maxent 324 377 Media Center 004 020 032 498 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for TVs MTC MuDan Multitech Multivision Murphy 029 071 082 083 309 NEC Net-TV New Tech Newave Nicamagic Nikkai 329 378 493 494
  • Vizio SV420XVT1A | User Manual - Page 102
    310 311 312 334 335 341 343 447 458 460 476 511 Portland Price Club Prima Princeton Prism Profex 005 006 009 018 071 084 329 497 332 072 335 Pulsar Pymi 028 084 171 329 511 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for TVs Qingdao 512 514 517 Quasar 004 014 036 126 202 414
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    479 490 492 511 Soundesign Sowa 006 007 011 012 035 084 329 502 494 496 497 501 502 Squareview 034 Version 6/2/2008 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for TVs SSS Standard Starlite 011 035 082 329 509 511 011 035 Studio Experience 025 Sunkai 511 Sunwood 511 Superla 508 Superscan
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    084 329 493 502 519 527 506 513 Watt Radio Waycon Weipai 508 033 501 516 Westinghous 037 050 067 273 e 287 294 441 VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual Setup Codes for TVs White Westinghous e 038 084 094 508 Xiahua 514 516 517 Xiangyang 517 Xiangyu 516 Xihu 514 517 Xinaghai 516 517 Xingfu
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VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual
Version 6/2/2008
1
www.VIZIO.com
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO SV420XVT1A
LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your
support.
For maximum benefit of your set, please
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 SV420XVT1A
Television.
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SV420XVT1A TV either at our website
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or fill in your registration card
and mail it in.
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.
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