Vizio E421VO Lcd Hdtv User Manual

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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV 
  Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. 
   The power consumption of your HDTV is  about 86W average. When an extension cord is 
required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding 
feature must not be compromised. 
   Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping. 
   For proper ventilation, you must allow a 1” spac e between the back of your HDTV and...

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Attaching the TV Stand  
Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and 
size of the TV. 
Unpack the TV and stand base: 
1.  Remove the remote control, batteries , and power cord from the foam end caps. 
2.  Remove the two top foam end caps. 
3.  Remove the stand base from the packaging. 
4.  Remove the TV from the box and lay it fa ce down on a clean, padded, flat surface. 
Note:  Make...

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Wall Mounting your HDTV 
Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If  you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow 
the instructions below. 
 
1.  Write down the serial number located on the back  of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to 
have it handy if you need to call for support. 
 
2.  Remove the stand base and neck:  a.  Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. 
b.  Place your HDTV face down on a soft, 
flat surface to prevent damage...

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Chapter 2  Basic Controls and Connections 
Front Panel 
 
1. Remote Control Sensor —Point the 
remote control directly at this window on 
the lower left corner of your HDTV for 
the best response to the remote signal.
  
2.  POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT— The VIZIO 
name lights white when powered on and 
orange when powered off.  
 
 
 
Side Panel Controls 
POWER (  ) —Turn your HDTV on by pressing the button once. Press 
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Rear Panel Connections  
 
1.  HDMI 1— Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this 
all digital connector.  
2.  HDMI 2 with L/R Audio— Connect another digital video device such as a DVD player or 
Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. For users who want to connect to a DVI 
enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connec t the analog audio output of the device to 
the  L / R AUDIO  here. Your VIZIO Certified...

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Chapter 3  VIZIO Remote Control 
Installing the Batteries 
1.  Remove the battery cover. 
2.  Insert the batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you 
match the (+) and (-) symbols on  the batteries with the (+) and 
(-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 
3.  Replace the battery cover. 
 
Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: 
  Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result  in cracking or leakage that may...

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Remote Control Buttons 
POWER (  )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it 
again to return to the Standby mode. 
CEC-Supported Buttons: 
CEC needs to be set up and enabled for these buttons to work. See  CEC on 
page 40 for more information. 
● (Record)—Press to begin recording on your CEC-supported device. 
 (Pause)—Press to pause playback on your CEC-supported device. 
►  (Play)—Press to start Playbac k on your CEC-supported device. 
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Chapter 4 Getting Started   
Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when y ou turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-
screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 
1.  Insert the batteries into the remote control. 
2.  Connect the power cord to the power cord  connector on the back of your HDTV, and then plug 
the power cord into an AC wall socket. 
3.  Connect your devices to your HDTV  (see Chapter 6 for detailed...

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Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time 
Select Input Source 
Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the  INPUT button on 
the remote control or the side of your  TV.  Pressing this button will cycle 
you through the following options: TV , AV, Comp, RGB, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, 
and Media. 
 
Turn on your device and you will see a  picture on your HDTV. If there is no 
picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on your HDTV.  
 
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Viewing Digital TV Program Information 
 
When the channel is changed or when you press the  GUIDE button, an information header is shown over 
the picture for a few seconds. Each press of the GUIDE  button will display more information about the 
program: