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Watching a TV Program, INPUT

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VIZIO SV421XVT & SV471XVT User Manual 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 button on the remote control. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white. 2. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control or by selecting TV from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control. b. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control, or by selecting HDMI from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control. c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control or by selecting Component from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control. Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. Each press of the HDMI or COMP button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs. Press the button until the input associated with the device you wish to view is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the screen. 3. When using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote control or the CH ▲ or ▼buttons to change the channel. The Channel buttons and on the remote control, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 38 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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