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Connecting Your DVD Player, Using HDMI (Best), HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI

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VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Using HDMI (Best) CD DVD For optimal results, DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. 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 an HDMI input on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, or HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI CD DVD 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 3 Input on the back of the HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 3 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player. 5. Select HDMI 3 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Version 4/16/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com

Section	Page
Important Safety Instructions	2
Television Antenna Connection Protection	4
Advisory of the DTV Transition	5
Setting Up Your HDTV	10
Wall Mounting your HDTV	10
Attaching the safety strap	11
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections	12
Front Panel	12
Side Panel Controls	12
Rear Panel Connections	13
Right-Side Panel Connection	14
VIZIO Remote Control	15
Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control	17
Remote Control Range	17
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions	17
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment	18
Which Video Connection Should I Use?	18
Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box	19
Using HDMI (Best)	19
HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI	20
Using Component Video (Better)	20
Using S-Video (Better)	21
Using Composite Video (Good)	21
Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good)	21
Connecting Coaxial (RF)	22
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV)	22
Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR	22
Connecting Your DVD Player	23
Using HDMI (Best)	23
HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI	23
Using Component Video (Better)	24
Using S-Video (Better)	24
Using Composite (AV) Video (Good)	25
Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera	25
Connecting an External Receiver/Amp	26
Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs	26
Connecting a Computer	27
Preset PC Resolutions	28
Resolution through RGB Input	28
Chapter 3 Using the Multi Media Port	29
Supported File Formats	29
Viewing Multimedia Content	30
Picture Settings	31
Slideshow Mode	31
Slideshow with Music	31
Music file browser	31
Audio Mode	31
Repeat	31
Sort By	31
Duration	31
Slideshow Effect	32
Thumbnail Size	32
Info	32
Music Settings	32
Sort By	32
Play Mode	32
Repeat	32
Audio Mode	32
Info	32
Video Settings	33
Sort By	33
Play Mode	33
Repeat	33
Picture Mode	33
Wide Format	33
Audio Mode	33
Info	33
Chapter 4 Using your HDTV the first time	34
Setup Wizard	34
Select Input Source	36
Fine Tuning the picture	37
Setting the Time Zone	37
Watching a TV Program	38
Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings	39
Program Information	39
Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV	40
Using the On Screen Display (OSD)	40
Picture Menu	41
Picture Mode	41
Backlight	41
Brightness	41
Contrast	41
Color	41
Tint	41
Sharpness	41
Advanced Video	42
Noise Reduction	42
Color Enhancement	42
Advanced Adaptive Luma	42
Backlight Control	42
Color Temperature	42
Smooth Motion	42
The Smooth MotionTM Effect option activates Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation (ME/MC), which suppresses motion judder, or “stuttering” of the image when the camera pans across a scene, or there is horizontal motion in the scene. Choose from Off, Low, Middle or High.	42
Reset Picture Mode	42
Audio Menu	43
Audio Mode	43
Equalizer	43
Balance	43
SRS TSHD	43
SRS TruVolume	43
Digital Audio Out	43
Speakers	43
Analog Audio Out	44
Lip Sync	44
Reset Audio Mode	44
TV Menu	45
Tuner Mode	45
Auto Search	45
Partial Channel Search	45
Skip Channel	45
MTS	45
Time Zone	45
Daylight Saving	45
Channel Info	46
Setup Menu	46
Language	46
PIP	46
PIP Mode	46
PIP Source	47
PIP Position	47
Size	47
Audio Source	47
Sleep Timer	47
Wide	47
Input Naming	48
CC (Closed Caption)	48
CC	48
Digital CC Style	48
H/V Position	49
H-Position	49
V-Position	49
H-SIZE	49
V-SIZE	49
Auto Phase (for Component input only)	49
Parental	49
Rating Enable	49
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.	49
Channel Block	49
US TV Rating	50
US Movie Rating	50
Canadian English Rating	50
Canadian French Rating	51
DTV Rating	51
Block Unrated TV	51
Change the Password	51
System Info	51
System Reset	51
Setup Wizard	51
Reset All Settings	51
Chapter 6 Understanding Viewing Features	52
Viewing Modes	52
Chapter 7 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control	53
Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote	53
Programming other devices	53
Programming your DVD Player	53
Programming your Home Theater System	53
Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box	54
Searching for Component Codes	54
Remote Control Codes	55
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	65
Maintenance	65
Troubleshooting Guide	66
Telephone & Technical Support	67
Compliance	69
FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement	69
Specifications	70
Limited Product Warranty	72
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