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3
CONNECTING TO DEVICES
YOU DESERVE
The inputs listed in the BEST column are OPTIMIZED for High Definition Video
HDTV TIPS
Make sure you have components with HDMI
1
M420VT / M470VT
LCD LED HDTV
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
THE BEST!
CONNECTION
ADVICE
HIGHEST DIGITAL
PICTURE QUALITY
QUALITY PICTURE
HDMI
and Audio. Connect using these inputs wherever possible.
GOOD
AV/S-VIDEO
DTV/TV
BETTERBEST
ANALOG HD
QUALITY PICTURE
COMPONENT
LOW RESOLUTION
NOT RECOMMENDED
outputs to ensure the BEST possible picture.
SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE
BLU-RAY
™
/ DVD
3 WAYS TO WATCH
HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO
What’s In the Box
• VIZIO HDTV
• VIZIO Remote Control
• User Manual (read Safety Guidelines)
• Registration Card
• Quickstart Guide
• Screen Cleaning Cloth
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INSTALLING YOUR HDTV
(including 2 AA batteries)
CONNECTION TYPE
CONNECTOR IMAGE
1. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player.
2. Contact your cable company or satellite
provider to learn more about HD
programming in your local area (an HD
cable box or satellite receiver may
be required).
3. You may be able to get HD signals using
an off-air antenna. To see if you can
receive off-air HD signals, and for help
choosing the right antenna, visit
We provide professional installation services. Visit
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Attaching the Stand Base to the TV
1. Place the TV face down on a soft, flat surface.
2. Insert the base stand into the bottom of your VIZIO TV
and align the thumb screw holes.
3. Tighten thumb screws.
4. Move the TV into an upright position and place so
that the rear connectors remain accessible.
(see fig. 2)
(see fig. 1)
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
Thumb screw
MAKE THE BEST
HIGH DEFINITION
CONNECTION!
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VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES
For more information about VIZIO Certified* High Definition
cables please visit us at: www.VIZIO.com
HIGH DEFINITION
OUT
HOME THEATER
YOUR VIZIO TV EVEN
HAS EASY TO ACCESS
SIDE INPUTS
Preparing the TV for Wall Mounting - please refer to "Wall mounting
your HDTV" in your User Manual for more information.
MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A
CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT
BACK OF TV
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Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button on
POWER THE TV
VIZIO Blu-ray
Bring your movies to life!1080p Full HD playback
delivers crystal clear images with lifelike detail and High
Definition Audio puts you in the center of the action.Visit
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™
TILT MOUNT VMT13-30 SWING MOUNT VMA13-26
*Tested and certified by VIZIO engineers for compatibility with your TV.
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either the TV or the remote control
HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND
Complete your total Home Theatre experience with stunning
audio from VIZIO accessories such as the Sound Bar
with Wireless Subwoofer.
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M420VT / M470VT
LCD LED HDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE
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SETUP
1. The Initial Setup menu should appear on-screen. Use your remote control to
follow the directions on the HDTV. Be sure to insert the batteries in your remote first.
2. Select your desired language
3. Choose Home Mode for optimal energy savings
(Cont.)
(see Fig. 1).
(see Fig. 2).
IF YOU USE A CABLE OR SATELLITE BOX:
1. Exit the Setup Wizard.
2. Select the input source for the device you are connecting to your HDTV.
Fig. 1
Initial Setup
Please select your language: English
Fig.2
Initial Setup
Please select your input location:
Fig. 3
Initial Setup
Please select your input source:
Français
Español
NextBack Select Exit
NextBack Select
Antenna
Language
EXIT
Mode Setting
Home
Retail
EXIT
Exit
Cable
Tuner
HELP TOPICS
PROGRAM YOUR CABLE OR SATELLITE REMOTE
Call your Cable or Satellite provider to determine if you need a 3, 4 or 5-digit code. Refer to the following chart of VIZIO codes and follow your provider's instructions to program your Cable or Satellite remote.
SERVICE PROVIDER
CABLE 11758, 10178, 10128 1758, 0178, 0128
DIRECT TV
5-DIGIT CODES 4-DIGIT CODES 3-DIGIT CODES
11758, 10178, 10128 1758, 0178, 0128
3. You’re done! Enjoy the show.
IF YOU USE A CABLE FROM THE WALL OR AN
ANTENNA TO RECEIVE TV CHANNELS:
1. Choose between Cable or Antenna to match your input source (see Fig. 3).
2. Begin the scan for channels
Note: Your Service Provider may provide access to HD channels during the channel scan.
Please be patient and wait for 100% completion.
3. Once the scan is complete, follow the on-screen instruction to exit the
Initial Setup menu
(see Fig. 5).
(see Fig. 4).
NextBack Select
Fig. 4
Initial Setup
Channel Scan will take a few
minutes to complete.
Status: Scanning...
Analog Channels: 0
Digital Channels: 4
5%
Fig. 5
Initial Setup
Congratulations !!
Initial Setup completed
Back Next
Channel Scan
EXIT
Exit
EXIT
Exit
Complete
DISH NETWORK 627
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Make sure the power button is ON . Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket and try plugging the TV
No Power
directly into the wall. Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the outlet to verify the outlet is supplying power.
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Picture is blurry or fuzzy/
image quality issues
Cannot change channels up and
down with direct cable hookup
from wall or antenna
Cannot return to the Setup Wizard
Screen is displaying blue/no
For the best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If HD content is not available, view Standard Definition
from a digital source. Standard analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that
is many times better than old TVs, and thus you can see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had.
Press the MENU button. Use the arrows to navigate to the TV menu. Select the second option Channels. Select the appropriate signal
source by using the left and right arrows. Once signal source is correct, highligh scan channels, then press the OK key.
The Setup Wizard is no longer accessible after being run once, but all of the same settings can still be changed. Press the MENU
button to access them. For channel scan, see the above topic.
Your TV may be on an inactive input. After powering on the TV, press the INPUT button on your remote repeatedly until a picture
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signal and/or turning off after a
few seconds
Panoramic mode is not available
Black or gray bars on top, bottom,
and/or sides of picture
re-appears. If this does not work, try it a second time but press the button slower this time; it can take as long as 30 seconds for
the image to reappear.
When the TV displays an HD resolution the Panoramic viewing mode will not be available.
Try setting your TV to wide or zoom mode; the image should fill the screen. If you still see bars, they are part of the image the TV is
receiving. Cable and satellite boxes may add black bars to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are used. For more
information, please contact your service provider.