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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual

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Dear VIZIO Customer,

Congratulations on your new VIZIO E420VL, E470VL, or E550VL television purchase. To get the most

out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, 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 at www.VIZIO.com.

To purch

ase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website

www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at 888-849-4623.

We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website

www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail

your registration card. For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty,

VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. These plans give additional coverage during the

standard warranty period. Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan.

Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining

warranty support:

Serial #: _____________________ Purchase Date _____________________

HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

anufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default (Home Use)” setting and this is the setting in which

power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase

power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for Energy Star rating.

e V, VIZIO, VIZIO XVT, VIZIO VIA, TruLED, 240Hz SPS, Slim Line, Smooth Motion, Where Vision

Meets Value names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks are of their

respective owners. Contents subject to change without notice.

Summary of content (67 pages)

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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO E420VL, E470VL, or E550VL television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, 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 at www.VIZIO.com.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual               The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can be used 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 when it will not be used for long period of time.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting 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 signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................................................... 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition..................................................................................................................
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual CHAPTER 7 VIEWING PICTURES ............................................................................................30 Viewing Pictures ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Adjusting Photo Settings ......................................................................................................................... 31 Slideshow Mode...........................
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Info ....................................................................................................................................................... 44 Help Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 45 System Info ..........................................................................................................................................
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully 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 screen can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV Here are some things you should consider when deciding on a proper location for your HDTV:  The power consumption of your HDTV is about 57.1W (M320NV) and 56W (M370NV) (AVG)  Use the included power cord.  When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The 3-pronged cord must be grounded and the grounding feature (3rd prong) must not be compromised.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Attaching the E420VL 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 face down on a clean, padded, flat surface.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Attaching the E470VL 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 face down on a clean, padded, flat surface.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. HDMI 1—Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. There is an additional HDMI connector on the side. 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual E420VL 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 43 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 Playback on your CEC-supported device.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual E470VL & E550VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. Device Buttons:  DVD—Press to select a DVD player that has been programmed to work with this remote. See Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control on page 46 to program your remote control.  AUDIO—Press to select a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier that has been programmed to work with this remote.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 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, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select an Input Source 1. Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control or the front of your TV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, RGB, and Media. 2. 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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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 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: Version 8/20/2010 21 www.VIZIO.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Based on your Home Theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details. 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Set-Top box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details. 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for new channels. See Auto Channel Scan on page 39 for more information on scanning for channels.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Turning TV speakers off 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU to open the OSD.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) COMPUTER 1. Set computer to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on page 64). If your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and computer. 3. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on of your HDTV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your HDTV.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 7 Viewing Pictures Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your HDTV to view pictures.  USB drives that are USB 2.0 and FAT or FAT32 are supported. The USB Port does not support external hard drives or USB hubs.  If your USB drive is oversized and does not physically fit in the USB port, use a USB extension cable. Connect one end of the cable to your USB drive and the other end to the USB port.  Supported file extensions include .jpg and .
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Adjusting Photo Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can control all the function settings. The OSD allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options. The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, or Off.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Contrast Adjust the white levels in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture. Color Adjust the amount of color in the picture. Tint Adjust the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture.  Smooth Motion Effect The Smooth MotionTM Effect option activates Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation (ME/MC), which suppresses motion judder, or “stuttering” of the image when the camera pans across a scene, or there is horizontal motion in the scene.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen). Note: PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in Parental Controls is set to Off. PIP Mode Select from Off, PIP (Picture-inside-picture) or POP (Picture-outside-picture). In PIP mode a smaller subscreen is displayed on top of the main screen.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Settings Menu Adjust various options including audio settings, scanning for channels, parental controls, date and time, and more. Audio Menu Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the available equalizer functions. Press ◄ or ► to select Basic or Advanced.  EQ Mode (Basic) Adjust Bass and Treble.  EQ Mode (Advanced) Adjust boost or attenuation of different frequencies. Starting from lowest to the highest, they are 120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. 1.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Add Analog Channel If your are in fringe/marginal reception areas or you want to receive local broadcasts where Auto Channel Search may not pick up the signals you can manually add channels. Press OK and a new menu will open. Enter the channel number, press ▼ to select Add Channel, and then press OK to add the channel.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Rating Enable This feature does not operate on this TV. Channel Locks Block individual channels from being displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a channel to block and then press OK. USA-TV Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, the USA-TV Rating adjustments are not enabled.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual CAN-English Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, Canadian English Rating adjustments are not enabled.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Menu Language Select to change the language of the menu. The default is English. You can also select French or Spanish. Time & Local Settings Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct time is shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct time is shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Media Menu When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual 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 cancel 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 9 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Program your E470VL and E550VL remote control to work with other devices. Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 329, 331 and 339 to work your HDTV. To use a Cable or Satellite remote to work the HDTV, refer to your Cable or Satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 1. Turn on the Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box. 2. Press and release the CABLE button on your VIZIO universal remote control. 3. Press and hold the SET button until the My Codes LED flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your Cable DVD Player or Satellite Set-Top Box and enter it using Home Theater the number buttons. If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is Cable Box entered.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Remote Control Codes Television Codes (Including TV/DVD, TV/VCR, and TV/DVD/VCR) 3M 1655 Admiral 0093, 0463 Advent 0761, 0783, 0815, 0817, 0842 Aiko 0092 Akai 0812, 1675, 0702, 0030, 0672, 1207, 1935, 2232, 0143, 0695, 2439 Albatron 0700, 0843 America Action 0180, 0278 Anam 0180 AOC 0030, 1365, 1589, 1590, 2014, 2087, 2402 Aomni 1623 Apex Digital 0748, 0879, 0765, 0767, 0890, 1217, 2397 Astar 1531, 1548, 1738 Asus 2175 Audiovox 0451, 0180, 0092, 0623, 0802, 0846,
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual LXI 0047, 0054, 0154, 0156, 0178 MAG 1498, 1687 Magnasonic 1913, 0593 Magnavox 1454, 1866, 0054, 0051, 0030, 0706, 0802, 1012, 1198, 1254, 1365, 1525, 1904, 1913, 1931, 1944, 1963, 1990, 2372, 0000, 0593, 1781, 1268, 1472, 2229, 2632, 0821 Magnin 0240 Marantz 1454, 0054, 0030, 0704, 0855, 1154, 1398, 2445, 2447 Matsushita 0250, 0650 Maxent 1755, 1714, 1757 Megapower 0700 Megatron 0178, 0145 Memorex 0154, 0463, 0150, 0178, 1670, 1892, 1924, 0162, 1037, 1162, 1262, 1
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Vidtech 0178 Viore 1207, 1684, 1811, 2104, 2352, 2154, 2300, 2580 Vision 1826, 2305 Vistron 2142 Vito 1852, 2365, 2375, 2376, 2377, 2378, 2379, 2380, 2381 Vizio 1758, 0864, 0885, 1756, 2116 Wards 0054, 0178, 0030, 0866, 1156 Waycon 0156 Westinghouse 1712, 1755, 0451, 0885, 0889, 0890, 1282, 1300, 1577, 1597, 1826, 1834, 2293, 2305, 2513 White Westinghouse 0463, 1661, 0623 Wyse 1365 Yamaha 0030, 0769, 0833, 0839 Zenith 0000, 1423, 0047, 0017, 0463, 1265, 0178, 0030,
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual PVR Codes Amino 1673 ABS 1972 Alienware 1972 CyberPower 1972 Dell 1972 DirecTV 0739, 0740 Gateway 1972 Go Video 0614 Hewlett Packard 1972 Howard Computers 1972 HP 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0740 Humax 0739, 1797, 1988 Hush 1972 iBUYPOWER 1972 Linksys 1972 Media Center PC 1972 Microsoft 1972 Mind 1972 Niveus Media 1972 Northgate 1972 Panasonic 0614, 0616, 1807, 1777 Philips 0739, 0618, 1818 Pioneer 1803 RCA 0880 ReplayTV 0614, 0616 Sharp 1893 Sonic Blue 0614, 0616
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Hitachi 0573, 0664, 1919 Hiteker 0672 Humax 1500, 1588 iLo 1348, 1472 Initial 1472, 1931 Insignia 0675, 1013, 1268, 1712, 1830, 2095, 2150, 2255, 2428, 2596, 2620 Integra 0571, 1769, 0627, 1634, 1924, 2147 iSymphony 1792 JBL 0702, 1926 JVC 0558, 0623, 0867, 1164, 1275, 1550, 1602, 1863, 1901, 1940, 2365, 2472 Kawasaki 0790 Kenwood 0490, 0534 KLH 0790, 1020, 1149, 1939 Konka 0711 Koss 1980 Lenoxx 1127, 1938 LG 0591, 0741, 0869, 1602, 1906, 2002, 2485, 2568 Liquid Vi
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual JVC 1374, 1495, 1534, 1560, 1643, 1676, 1811, 1871, 1894, 2040, 2161, 2239, 2299, 2331, 2456 Kenwood 1313, 1570, 1569, 1770 KLH 1390, 1412, 1428 Koss 1366, 1497 Krell 1837, 2463 Lasonic 1798 Lenoxx 1437 LG 1293, 2197, 2284 Liquid Video 1497 Logitech 2217 Left Coast 0892 Magnavox 1189, 1269, 1514 Marantz 0892, 1189, 1269, 1289, 1892, 2114, 2117, 2118, 2138 Mark Levinson 2405 McIntosh 1289 Memorex 1596 Micromega 1189 Mitsubishi 1393 Myryad 1189 NAD 1989, 1995, 2457 N
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Sonic Frontiers 0157 Sony 0490, 0000, 0100, 1364, 0185 SSI 1522 TAG McLaren 0157 Tascam 0420 Teac 0180, 0378, 0393, 0420 Technics 0029, 0303 Tivoli Audio 1553, 2158 Victor 0072 Vizio 2454 Wards 0157, 0053 Yamaha 0490, 0036, 1292, 1797, 2021, 2116, 2458 Video Accessory Codes Access HD 2185 ADB 2254 Airlink 101 2491 Alpha Digital 2185 Amino 1481, 1615, 1673, 2482 AMTC 2185 Apex Digital 2478 Artec 2490 AT&T 0858 CASTi 2305 Channel Master 2365 Chunghwa 1917 Cisco 2345
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Panasonic 1062, 0035, 0162, 0614, 0616, 1162, 1262, 1807, 1777 Penney 0035, 0037, 0240, 0042, 0038 Pentax 0042, 0105 Philco 0035 Philips 0739, 0035, 0081, 0062, 0618, 1081, 1181, 1818 Pilot 0037 Pioneer 0067, 1803 Polk Audio 0081 Portland 0278, 0020 Presidian 1593 Profitronic 0240 Proscan 0060, 0202, 0760, 0761, 1060 Protec 0072 Pulsar 0039 Quarter 0046 Quartz 0046 Quasar 0035, 0162, 1162 RadioShack 0000, 1037 Radix 0037 Version 8/20/2010 Randex 0037 RCA 0060, 02
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 10 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Solution Wrong or abnormal colors appear. Control buttons do not work. Remote control does not work. There appear to be image quality issues. You cannot see a picture. You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound. The picture has abnormal patterns. The display image does not cover the entire screen. Version 8/20/2010  Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu.  Reset Picture settings.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual General TV Problems Solution You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound.  Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control.  Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON.  Check your audio settings. The audio may be set to SAP, or the speakers are set to off.  Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV. The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or colored.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, contact our Support Department at the number below.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Chapter 11 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. E420VL Specifications E420VL 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.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connection Voltage Range 100~240Vac at 50/60Hz Power Consumption 111W (Avg), 0.37W 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, Relative Humidity: 10~70%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft Dimensions 40.26” W x 27.48” H x 8.99” D with stand; 40.26” W x 25.91” H x 3.51” D without stand 1022.6 x 698 x 228.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual PROGRAMMABLE TIMER, PIP/POP, SRS TSHD, SRS TruVolume, VESA MOUNT COMPATABILE, MULTIMEDIA. Special Features  120Hz panel W/O scanning backlight  Multimedia(JPEG)  480I(SDTV), 480P(EDTV), 720P(HDTV), 1080I(HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV)  CHANNEL SKIP VIDEO/INPUT NAMING CAPABILITY  HDMI CEC  Ambient light sensor  CLOSED CAPTION  1080 FHDTV  PARENTAL CONTROL/V-CHIP 2.0  HDMI v1.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Viewing Angle 178° (horizontal/vertical) Inputs 3 x HDMI with HDCP (1 with L/R audio inputs) 1 x RF (F connector for internal tuner) 1x Composite Video and Stereo Audio 1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio 1x Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio 1x USB (side) Outputs 1x 5.1 S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio, 1x Stereo Audio Features MEMC,1080P FHDTV,120Hz PANEL, 10-BIT VIDEO PROCESSING,MTS STEREO DECODER, HDMI v1.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). See the table below for the factory preset resolutions. Mode No.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR (Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only) VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a VIZIO product is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its sole option and discretion.
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Index 16:9 ..........................................................................33 4:3 ............................................................................33 Accessories................................................................9 Adjustments Advanced .............................................................32 Volume.................................................................14 Advanced Adjustments ........................................
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VIZIO E420VL / E470VL / E550VL User Manual Parental Controls .....................................................40 Password .................................................................42 Photo Menu..............................................................44 Photos Adjusting Settings ................................................31 Viewing ................................................................30 Picture Reset Picture Mode..............................................36 Picture Menu ...