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 the wall.   
   Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity, dust, or  smoke so you do not shorten the 
service life of the electronic components. 
   Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientat ion, with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent 
poor ventilation and excessive component damage. 
   If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall, see below for additional information. 
   Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. 
 
VIZIO offers professional installation services  including home networking. Contact VIZIO for more 
information on these services at  877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 
  
						

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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 sure that the surface is free of debris  to prevent the TV screen from getting scratched. 
Attach the TV stand base: 
1.  Push the stand base onto the stand neck (already connected to TV). 
2.  On the bottom of the base, insert the thumb screw and tighten. Move the TV into an upright  position.
Stand Neck
(already attached 
to TV)
Stand Base
Bottom view 
Vizio TV
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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 to the 
screen. 
c.  Remove the eight screws holding the  stand neck, and then remove the neck 
and base. 
Note:  To remove the base from the neck, unscrew 
thumbscrew on bottom. 
 
3.  Mount your HDTV on the wall:  a.  Attach your HDTV to a wall mount (sold separately) using the mounting holes in 
the back panel of your HDTV. 
b.  Read the instructions that came with your 
specific wall mount to properly hang your 
HDTV. 
 
Wall Mounting Specifications 
Screw Size  M6 
Screw Length  20.0 mm 
Screw Pitch  1.0 mm 
Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing 
 
 
 
  
						

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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 
the button again to turn your HDTV off. 
 
MENU —Press to open or close the on-screen menu. 
 
CH 
▲/▼—Press to change the channels up or down. While the menu is 
active, these buttons function as up and down controls. 
 
VOL + / -  —Press to increase or decrease  the speaker volume.  While the 
menu is active, these buttons function as left and right controls. 
 
INPUT (ENTER) —Press to cycle through the various devices connected 
to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, 
AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. After you have stepped 
through the entire sequence, y ou will return to the beginning. 
Additionally, when the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu 
function to be adjusted.   
 
USB : 
   Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures. 
   Service port for use by a pr ofessional service technician. 
  
						

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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 HDMI-DVI  cables are available for purchase 
from www.VIZIO.com or by calling  877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946).  
3.  RGB PC— Connect the video and audio from a comput er here. Connect a 1/8” mini plug 
stereo connector from the computer to the TV  if you want the sound to come from the HDTV 
speakers.  
4.  AV—Connect composite video devices, such as a  VCR or game console. Use the white and 
red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source.  
5.  DTV/TV— Connect to an antenna or digital cable source . For digital TV stations in your area 
visit www.antennaweb.org. For Cable and Sate llite Set-Top boxes, we recommend that you 
use a HDMI or component cable connection for high definition image quality.  
6.  COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with L/R Audio)— Connect component video devices such 
as a DVD Player or set top box here.  
7.  AUDIO OUT : 
   OPTICAL—When digital TV is selected  for viewing, the audio associated with the 
programming will be available on the S/PDIF  Optical connector for connection to a 
VIZIO Sound Bar or your Home Theater system.  
   ANALOG L/R—Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external device, such as a 
home theater system, external amplifier,  or stereo. Speakers cannot be connected 
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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 cause a fire or 
lead to personal injury. 
   Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result  in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or 
lead to personal injury. 
   Dispose of batteries according to local hazardous waste regulations. 
   Keep the batteries away from children and pets. 
 
Remote Control Range 
   Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the best 
response to the remote signal. 
   Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and 
the remote control sensor. 
   The effective range of the remote control is approximately 
22 feet (7 meters) from the front of the remote control sensor, 
30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. 
 
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions 
   The remote control should be kept dry and aw ay from heat sources.  Avoid humidity. 
   If the TV responds erratically to the remote control  or does not respond at all, check the batteries.  
If the batteries are low or exhausted,  replace them with fresh batteries. 
   When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries. 
   Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them into a fire. 
   Do not subject the remote control to undue phy sical stress, such as striking or dropping it. 
   Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent.  Wipe it with a clean, damp 
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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. 
■  (Stop)—Press to stop playback/reco rding on your CEC-supported device. 
 (Previous)—Press to skip the previous track on your CEC-supported 
device. 
 (Reverse)—Press to reverses playback on your CEC-supported device. 
 (Fast Forward)—Press to fast fo rward playback on your CEC-supported 
device. 
 (Next)—Press to skip to the next c hapter on your CEC-supported device.  
EXIT —Press to exit from open menus. 
MENU —Press to open the OSD menu. 
OK —Press this button to display the Channel  List. Press to confirm selections 
for OSD menus. 
Silver Diamond  (represented by ▲▼◄  ►  in the manual instructions)—
Pressing up, down, left, or right on the points of the diamond are used to 
navigate the OSD menu. They will also be used as value settings when the 
slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off or on. 
BACK —Press to return to a previous OSD menu. Press repeatedly to close the 
OSD. 
GUIDE— Press to display detailed program information when viewing a digital 
TV program. 
Color Buttons (Yellow, Blue, Red, & Green)—These buttons currently do not 
operate any functions on your HDTV. 
VOL +/-  —Press to turn the volume up or down. 
MEDIA  – Use this button to access the USB drive to view your pictures. 
MUTE —Press to turn the sound on and off. 
LAST — Press to recall the previously viewed channel. 
CH +/- —Press to change the channels up or down
 
HDMI —Press to select the HDMI input. Press  repeatedly to cycle between the HDMI inputs.  
AV —Press to select the AV input. 
TV —Press to select the TV input. 
Number Button Pad—Press to select a channel or enter a password. 
INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your 
TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, 
Comp, RGB, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, and Media. After you have stepped 
through the entire sequence, y ou will return to the beginning. 
- (DASH) —Press to insert a dash between the main and sub-channels. 
For example, channel 28-2 would be selected by the button sequence 
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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 steps). 
4.  Turn on your TV. The Setup App will automatica lly play and guide your thru the initial setup of 
your HDTV. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to navigate through the setup App. During the setup 
process you will: 
  Choose your Menu language 
   Set the TV to Home Mode for the best picture and most efficient energy usage. 
   Set your Time Zone and Daylight Savings preferences 
   Add your TV channels (unless you  have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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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.  
 
Note:  If the selected device is RF connected, your HDTV must be in  TV 
mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which 
has been selected on the back of the V CR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner 
or Satellite Receiver. Refer to Owner  or User’s Manual of such equipment 
for details.  
 
Watching a TV Program 
Before you start watching TV, make sure  that any Cable, Satellite or off-air 
antenna connections are secure. Also,  verify that the power cord is 
plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 
 
1.  Press the power button on the remote control.   The VIZIO logo on the front will light up white. 
2.  Select the input to which your device is connected that provides TV programming (e.g. TV, HDMI,  COMP). 
 
Note:  You should be able to see a picture.  If you do no t, make sure that all of your HDTV connections 
are secure and you have selected the corr ect video input source. Each press of the INPUT button on the 
remote control will cycle through the available inputs.  Press the button until the input associated with the 
device you want to view is shown. 
 
3.  When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or the TV to change the channel. The channel buttons will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, 
Component, or AV inputs. 
Note:  If your HDTV is in  TV mode, pressing  CH+ and CH- will not work until a channel scan has been 
been run. See  Auto Channel Search  on page 36. 
  
						

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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: