Vizio E420-A0 HDTV User Manual

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Installing the TV on a Wall
To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult 
the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV 
model:Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent 
injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you.
E420-A0
Screw Size: M6
Screw Length: 20mm
Screw Pitch: 1.0mm
Hole Pattern: 200mm (V) x 200mm (H)
Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the 
weight of the TV. After you have determined that you have the 
correct mount...

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Controls and Connections
ReaR Panel
Rear Panel
Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, 
satellite, or antenna. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio 
device, such as home audio receiver. Stereo Audio Out - Connect RCA audio cable to 
audio device. HDMI - Connect HDMI device.
Component/Composite - Connect component 
and composite devices.
USB - Connect USB thumb drive to view photo 
slideshow.
HDMI - Connect HDMI device.  

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FR ont Panel
Front Panel
REMOTE SENSOR   
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.  

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Remote ContRol
Remote Control
InPut 
Change the currently-displayed input.
aRRow  
Navigate the on-screen menu.
exIt 
Close the on-screen menu. Closed CaPtIons
 
Open the closed caption menu.
a/V ContR
ols 
Control USB photo viewer.
wIde 
Switch the display mode.
mute 
Turn the audio off or on.
BaCk 
Go to the previous on-screen menu. PoweR
 
Turn TV on or off.
menu
 
Display the on-screen menu.
InF
o  
Display the info window.
dash
 
Use with number pad to manually enter 
a digital sub-channel. (For...

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Replacing the Batteries
Replacing Batteries
1 .  Remove the battery cover.
2 .  Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that 
the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and 
(-) symbols inside the battery compartment.
3 .  Replace the battery cover.
• Use only good quality batteries.
•  Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in 
cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or 
result in injury.
•  Dispose of old or dead batteries in accordance 
with local hazardous...

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Connecting Your Devices
ConneCting A DeviCe
CONNECTING A DEVICE
BetteR
CoMPonent CABLe• AnALog 
• HD viDeo (1080i)* 
• SteReo AUDio
* Maximum Resolution
gooD
Av CABLe• AnALog 
• viDeo (480i)* 
• SteReo AUDio
Game Console
Cable/Satellite Box
DVD/Blu-ray Player
Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 
1 . 
Verify that your device has a video port that matches an 
available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc).
2 .  Turn the TV and your device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable...

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ConneCting An AUDio DeviCe
Home Audio Receiver
VIZIO Sound Bar
CONNECTING AUDIO DEVICE
Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver 
or sound bar. 
1 . 
Verify that your device has a audio port that matches an 
available port on the TV (Optical, etc).
2 .  Turn the TV and your audio device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and 
the device.
4 .  Turn the TV and your device on.
Optical/SPDIF Cable
BetteR
3.5mm Cable
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Completing the First-Time Setup
The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you 
through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use.
Before you begin the first-time setup:• Your TV should be installed and the power cord should 
be connected to an electrical outlet.
•  Your devices should be connected.
To complete the first-time setup:
1 .  Press the Power/Standby  
button on the remote. The TV 
powers on and the Setup App 
starts.  
 
 
2 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow...

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Using the On-Screen Menu
Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. 
To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the 
remote. 
From this menu, you can:• Change the input source
•  Change the screen aspect   
ratio
•  Set up closed captioning
•  Activate the sleep timer 
•  Adjust the picture settings
•  Adjust the audio settings
•  Change TV  settings
•  Access USB photo slideshow
•  Access the help menu
 
 
 
NavigatiNg the ON-ScreeN MeNU
To open the on-screen menu, press 
the  MENU...

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chaNgiNg the iNpUt SOUrce
External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video 
game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these 
devices with your TV, you must first change the input source in the 
on-screen menu.
To change the input device: 1 .  Press the MENU button on the 
remote. The on-screen menu is 
displayed.
2 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the 
remote to highlight the Settings  
icon and press OK. The TV 
Settings menu is displayed.
3 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow...