Vizio E421VL, E470VL, E551VL Lcd Hdtv User Manual

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Dear VIZIO Customer, 
Congratulations on your new VIZIO E421VL, E470VL,  or E551VL television purchase. To get the most 
out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read t hese instructions

 before making any  adjus

tments, and retain them for 
future reference. We hope you will experience many  years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV High 
Definition Television. 
For assistance, call 877-MYVIZIO  (877-698-4946) or e-mail us...

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Important Safety Instructions 
Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may 
result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules 
should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following 
safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future 
reference. 
 
•  To reduce the...

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  The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. 
•   Only power of the marked voltage can be us ed for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the 
specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock 
•   Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To  avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power 
cord during electrical storms. 
•   Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or wh en it will...

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Television Antenna Connection Protection 
External Television Antenna Grounding 
If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is  to be connected to the TV, make sure that the 
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and 
static charges. 
 
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/N FPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper 
grounding of the mast and...

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Advisory of the DTV Transition  
The nationwide switch to digital television broadcas ting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local 
television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV 
programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch 
your local stations to find out when they will turn  off their analog...

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Table of Contents 
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................\
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Television Antenna Connection Protection ........................................................................\
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Advisory of the DTV Transition........................................................................\
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Start Setup Wizard ........................................................................\
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CHAPTER 9 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL ....................... 46 
Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote...

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Opening the Package 
Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are ca refully packed in a cardboard carton that has been 
designed to protect it from transportation damage.  After you have opened the carton, check that your 
HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. 
 
The glass surface can easily be scratched or brok en, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your 
HDTV with the glass...