Vizio E420d-A0 HDTV User Guide

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Installing the TV on a Wall
To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult 
the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV 
model:Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent 
injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you.
E420d-A0
Screw Size: M6
Screw Pitch: 1.00mm
Screw Length: 12mm
Hole Pattern: 200mm (V) x 200mm (H)
Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the 
weight of the TV. After you have determined that you have the 
correct mount for your TV, you can begin the installation.
To install your TV on a wall:
1 .  Disconnect any cables connected to your TV.
2 .  Place the TV face-down on a clean, flat, stable surface. 
Be sure the surface is clear of debris that can scratch or 
damage  the TV.
3 .  Remove the base by loosening and removing the screws.
4 .  Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following 
the instructions that came with your mount.  
 
Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the 
weight/load of this TV. See 
Appendix A - Specifications for 
the weight of this TV.  
						

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Controls and Connections
ReaR Panel
Rear Panel
Ethernet - Connect ethernet cable from home 
network. Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, 
satellite, or antenna. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio 
device, such as home audio receiver. Stereo Audio Out - Connect RCA audio device, such 
as sound bar. HDMI - Connect HDMI device.
Component/Composite - Connect component or 
composite device. USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, 
music, or video.
HDMI - Connect HDMI device.  
						

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INPUT
MENU
CH ^
CH 
VOL ^
VOL 
^
^
Side Panel
Side Panel
POWER - Turn TV off or on.
MENU - Open the on-screen menu.CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel.
VOLUME UP/DOWN - Increase or decrease volume level.
INPUT - Change input source.  
						

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FR ont Panel
Front Panel
REMOTE SENSOR   
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.  
						

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Remote ContRol
Remote Control
inPut 
Change the currently-displayed input.
aRRow  
Navigate the on-screen menu.
exit 
Close the on-screen menu. CloSed CaPtionS
 
Open the closed caption menu.
a/V ContR
olS 
Control USB media player.
wide 
Switch the display mode.
mute 
Turn the audio off or on.
BaCk 
Go to the previous on-screen menu. PoweR
 
Turn TV on or off.
menu
 
Display the on-screen menu.
inF
o  
Display the info window.
daSh
 
Use with number pad to manually 
enter a digital sub-channel. (For 
example, 18-4 or 18-5.) Channel uP/down
 
Change the channel. Guide
 
Display the info window.
laSt 
Return to the channel last viewed.
numBeR  Pad 
Manually enter a channel.
Volume uP/down 
Increase or decrease loudness  
of the audio.
ok 
Select the highlighted menu option.
V Button 
Open the VIA dock.
aPP launCheR 
Quickly launch the pictured app.             
						

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Replacing the Batteries
1 . Remove the battery cover.
2 .  Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that 
the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and 
(-) symbols inside the battery compartment.
3 .  Replace the battery cover.  
						

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Connecting Your Devices
ConneCting A DeviCe
CONNECTING A DEVICE
BetteR
CoMPonent CABLe• AnALog 
• HD viDeo (1080p)* 
• SteReo AUDio
BeSt
HDMi CABLe• DigitAL 
• HD viDeo (1080p)* 
• HD AUDio
gooD
Av CABLe
• AnALog 
• viDeo (480i)* 
• SteReo AUDio
* Maximum Resolution
Game Console
Cable/Satellite Box
DVD/Blu-ray Player
Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 
1 . 
Verify that your device has a video port that matches an 
available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc).
2 .  Turn the TV and your device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and 
the device.
4 .  Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match 
the connection you used (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, etc).
BACK oF tv
Match colored connectors  to colored ports.        
						

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ConneCting An AUDio DeviCe
Home Audio Receiver
VIZIO Sound Bar
CONNECTING AUDIO DEVICE
Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver 
or sound bar. 
1 . 
Verify that your device has a video port that matches an 
available port on the TV (Optical, RCA, etc).
2 .  Turn the TV and your audio device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and 
the device.
4 .  Turn the TV and your device on.
RCA Stereo Cable
Optical/SPDIF Cable
gooD
BetteR
BACK oF tv    
						

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CONNECTING TO A WIRED  NETWORK
ConneCting to YoUR netwoRK
Your TV is internet-ready. It can be connected to your home 
network with a Wired or Wireless connection.
Connecting to a Wired Network (Best)
1 . Connect an Ethernet cable to your router and to the 
Ethernet port on the back of the TV. See below.
2 .  Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. 
Connecting to your network on page 13. Connecting to a Wireless Network
1 . 
Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting as 
high-speed wireless signal (802.11n recommended).
2 .  Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. See 
Using 
Guided Setup
 on page 35
Ethernet Cable
Router / Modem
BACK oF tv     
						

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Completing the First-Time Setup
The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you 
through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use.
Before you begin the first-time setup:• Your TV should be installed and the power cord should 
be connected to an electrical outlet.
•  Your devices should be connected.
•  If you have a wireless network, have the network key 
ready.
•  If you are connecting to your network with an ethernet 
cable, connect it to the ethernet port on the TV. 
To complete the first-time setup:
1 .  Press the Power/Standby  
button on the remote. The TV 
powers on and the Setup App 
starts.  
 
 
2 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow  
buttons on the remote to 
highlight  Home Mode Setup  
and press OK.  
 
 
3 .  Use the OK and Arrow Up/
Down buttons on the remote to 
read and accept the Terms of 
Service and Privacy Policy for 
Yahoo! TV  Widgets.   
 
When you are finished, 
highlight  Next and press OK.4 . Select the name of your 
wireless network from the list of 
available networks and press 
OK.  
 
Enter the network key using 
the on-screen keyboard, then 
highlight  Connect and press 
OK.
5 .  Enter your First Name, Last 
Name, Phone Number, ZIP 
Code, and E-mail Address 
using the on-screen keyboard.  
 
Highlight  Next and press OK.  
 
6 .  Answer the on-screen questions 
about your TV connection 
using the Arrow and OK  
buttons on the remote.  
 
 
 
7 .  When you have finished the 
channel scan, highlight Exit to 
Live TV and press OK.  
The First-Time Setup is complete.