Vizio E421VO Lcd Hdtv User Manual

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CEC 
Consumer Electronics Control allows  you to control other devices using your HDTV remote control when 
those devices are connected via HDMI. For example, if a CEC-supported Bl u-ray DVD player is 
connected to your HDTV through HDMI-2 and that pl ayer is powered on, your HDTV will automatically 
change to the HDMI-2 input. Similarly, if your HDTV is powered on first and 
your change the input to HDMI-2, your Blu-ray player will automatically 
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Media Menu 
When viewing pictures you can adjust various setting s, including slideshow, picture duration, etc.  
1.  Insert a USB device containing pictures and select  the folder or files that you want to play. 
2. Press  MENU. The Picture menu will be displayed. 
3. Press 
▲  or ▼ on the remote control to highlight a Picture menu option, and then press ◄  or  ► 
to adjust the setting. 
4. Press  MENU once to close the menu. 
Slideshow...

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Help Menu  
System Info 
Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, 
and resolution. 
Reset TV Settings 
Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default. A screen will come 
up to confirm your selection or to ca ncel it. Press Left or Right Navigation 
buttons  to make the selection, and then press OK  to accept it. 
Note:  This does  NOT reset the Parental Control Password. 
Clear Memory...

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Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 
 
Cleaning the TV and Remote Control  
1.  Remove the power adapter cable from the TV. 
2.  Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral  cleaner to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO 
recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer. 
3.  Wring liquid out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing.  
4.  Wipe the...

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General TV Problems Solution 
Power is ON but there is no 
image on the screen.    Make sure all cables atta
ched to the HDTV are connec ted to the correct output on 
the external device. 
  Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. 
  Press the INPUT button on the remote cont rol to select a different input source. 
  Press the TV button on the top of the  remote to return to the TV mode. 
Wrong or abnormal colors 
appear.   Check Color and Tint settings...

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General TV Problems Solution 
The display image does not 
cover the entire screen.    If you are in RGB mode (Computer), make sure that H-Size and V-Position in the 
On Screen Display (OSD) are set correctly. 
  If you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, press the WIDE  button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes. 
You can see a picture but you 
cannot hear sound.    Press Volume + (Up) on the...

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Telephone & Technical Support 
Products are often returned due to a technical problem ra ther than a defective product that may result in 
unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our traine d support personnel can often resolve the problem 
over the phone. For more information on warranty serv ice or repair, after the warranty period, contact our 
Support Department at the number below. 
Customer support and quality service are integral pa rts of VIZIO’s...

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Chapter 10 Specifications 
Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. 
 
Specifications 
E421VO Specifications 
Panel  42.02” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio 
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels 
Pixel (Dot) Pitch  0.4845mm (H) x 0.4845mm (H) 
Display Compatibility  1080P (FHDTV) 
Colors  1.06 billion @ 10 bit 
Brightness 
cd/m2 (typical)  500nits 
Contrast Dynamic 
Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1 
Response Time  8ms (typical)...

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Power 
Input 
IEC Connector for direct power line connection 
Voltage Range  100~240Vac  at 50/60Hz  
Power Consumption  86W (Avg), 0.32W standby 
Environmental Conditions 
Operating Temperature:  5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft 
Non-Operating  Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Rela tive Humidity: 10~70%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft 
Dimensions 40.3” W x 27.6” H x 9.6” D with st and; 40.3” W x 26.2”  H x 3.8” D without stand 
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Resolution through RGB Input  
If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the 
VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to  have the 1920x1080 resolution display through this 
connection using the following timing 138.5MHz. The following parameters are often the values required 
by the software or programs to set up the display: 
Parameters Horizontal Values (Pixels) Vertical...