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Vizio E420d-A0, User Manual

The Vizio E420d-A0 is a high-definition television featuring a 42-inch screen and superb picture quality. To fully understand its features and functionalities, users can easily access the free User Manual, available for download at manualshive.com. This comprehensive manual provides step-by-step instructions for optimal use and enjoyment of the product.

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CONNECTING TO A WIRED NETWORK

ConneCting to YoUR netwoRK

Your TV is internet-ready. It can be connected to your home 

network with a Wired or Wireless connection.

Connecting to a Wired Network (Best)

1.  Connect an Ethernet cable to your router and to the 

Ethernet port on the back of the TV. See below.

2.  Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. 

Connecting to your network on page 13.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

1.  Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting as 

high-speed wireless signal (802.11n recommended).

2.  Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. See 

Using 

Guided Setup on page 35

Ethernet Cable

Router / Modem

BACK oF tv

Summary of Contents for E420d-A0

Page 1: ...CONTROLS CONNECTIONS CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES USING THE ON SCREEN MENU USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS How to View 3D TROUBLESHOOTING SUPPORT Help SPECs warranty LEGAL MODELS E3D320VX E3D420VX E3D470VX MODEL E420d A0 ...

Page 2: ...ll be achieved Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC SRS StudioSound HD is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc StudioSound HD technology is incorp...

Page 3: ...esigned and manufactured to operate within defined design limits Misuse may result in electric shock or fire To prevent your TV from being damaged the following instructions should be observed for the installation use and maintenance of your TV Read the following safety instructions before operating your TV Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference To reduce the risk of electric...

Page 4: ... abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor becomes apparent unplug the power Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has b...

Page 5: ...polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like If any of the following occurs contact the dealer The power cord fails or frays Liquid sprays or any object drops into your TV Your TV is exposed to rain or other moisture Your TV is dropped or damaged in any way The perfo...

Page 6: ...n to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Ground Clamp Antenna Lead In Wire Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC ART 250 part H Electric Service Equipment Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unu...

Page 7: ...usting the Picture Settings 19 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings 20 Adjusting the Color Temperature 21 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 21 Resetting the Picture Settings 22 Adjusting the Audio Settings 22 Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings 23 Resetting the Audio Settings 23 Using the Network Connection Menu 24 Connecting to a Wireless Network 24 Changing the Advanced Network Settin...

Page 8: ...e VIA Shortcut Buttons 39 Using the VIA Dock 39 Moving an App on the VIA Dock 39 Adding a New App to the VIA Dock 40 Removing an App from the VIA Dock 40 Creating and Managing User Profiles 40 Creating an Owner PIN 40 Creating a New User Profile 41 Removing a User Profile 42 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings 42 How to View 3D 43 How Theater 3D Works 43 What You Need to View 3D...

Page 9: ...begin installing the TV Your TV can be installed in two ways On a flat surface using the included stand On a wall using a VESA standard wall mount not included Installing the TV Stand Your TV includes a stand designed to support the weight of the TV and keep it from falling over However the TV can still fall over if It is placed on an uneven unstable or non level surface It is pushed pulled or oth...

Page 10: ...ug or blanket 2 Align the base with the TV 3 Insert and tighten the three 3 included hex screws into the base with the included hex wrench 4 Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on a flat level and stable surface 5 To ensure proper ventilation leave at least 1 of space between the back of the TV and any other objects walls etc BACK OF TV ...

Page 11: ...weight of the TV After you have determined that you have the correct mount for your TV you can begin the installation To install your TV on a wall 1 Disconnect any cables connected to your TV 2 Place the TV face down on a clean flat stable surface Be sure the surface is clear of debris that can scratch or damage the TV 3 Remove the base by loosening and removing the screws 4 Attach your TV and wal...

Page 12: ...om cable satellite or antenna Optical Audio Out Connect optical SPDIF audio device such as home audio receiver Stereo Audio Out Connect RCA audio device such as sound bar HDMI Connect HDMI device Component Composite Connect component or composite device USB Connect USB thumb drive to play photo music or video HDMI Connect HDMI device ...

Page 13: ...PUT MENU CH CH VOL VOL Side Panel Side Panel POWER Turn TV off or on MENU Open the on screen menu CHANNEL UP DOWN Change the channel VOLUME UP DOWN Increase or decrease volume level INPUT Change input source ...

Page 14: ...2 8 Front Panel Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR When using the remote aim it directly at this sensor ...

Page 15: ...vious on screen menu Power Turn TV on or off Menu Display the on screen menu Info Display the info window Dash Use with number pad to manually enter a digital sub channel For example 18 4 or 18 5 Channel Up Down Change the channel Guide Display the info window Last Return to the channel last viewed Number Pad Manually enter a channel Volume Up Down Increase or decrease loudness of the audio Ok Sel...

Page 16: ...the 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 ...

Page 17: ...ble 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 not included to the TV and the device 4 Turn the TV and your device on Set the TV s input to match the connection you used HDMI 1 HDMI 2 e...

Page 18: ...e such as a receiver or sound bar 1 Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV Optical RCA 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 RCA Stereo Cable Optical SPDIF Cable GOOD BETTER BACK OF TV ...

Page 19: ... cable to your router and to the Ethernet port on the back of the TV See below 2 Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV Connecting to your network on page 13 Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting as high speed wireless signal 802 11n recommended 2 Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV See Using Guided Setup on page 35 Ethernet Cable ...

Page 20: ...starts 2 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK 3 Use the OK and Arrow Up Down buttons on the remote to read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Yahoo TV Widgets When you are finished highlight Next and press OK 4 Select the name of your wireless network from the list of available networks and press OK Enter the network key using th...

Page 21: ...ings Access the help menu Changing the 3D Mode To correctly view 3D content you must set the 3D mode to match the 3D format of the content To change the 3D mode 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 3D icon and press OK The Output Mode menu is displayed 3 If viewing 2D content highlight 2D and press OK The menu ...

Page 22: ... 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 5 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 6 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK The TV Settings menu is displayed 7 Use the Up Dow...

Page 23: ...able when the TV is displaying a 480i 480p source Stretch expands the display image to fill the screen Images may appear wider than intended If you are watching widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 content black bars will still appear on the top and bottom of the display image This option is only available when the TV is displaying a 720p 1080i 1080p source Setting Up Closed Captioning Your TV can display ...

Page 24: ...satisfied with the appearance of the closed captions press the EXIT button on the remote Activating the Sleep Timer When activated the TV s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time To use the sleep timer 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 Sleep Timer icon and press OK The Sleep Timer menu i...

Page 25: ...lf Basketball and Baseball modes optimize the picture settings for their respective sports Also try these modes for other sports Custom picture mode allows you to manually change each of the picture settings Backlight Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture Brightness Adjusts the black level of the picture When this setting is too low the picture may be too dark ...

Page 26: ...Off Low Medium or High MPEG NR Reduces pixellation and distortion for mpeg files Select Off Low Middle or High Color Enhancement Reduces oversaturation of some colors and improves flesh tones Select Off Normal Rich Color Green Flesh or Green Blue Adaptive Luma Adjusts the average brightness of the picture to compensate for large areas of brightness Select Off Low Medium Strong or Extend Film Mode ...

Page 27: ...lor temperatures to the factory default settings highlight Reset Color Temperature and press OK 5 When you have finished adjusting the color temperature press the EXIT button on the remote Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI input the size and position of the display image can be adjusted To adjust the picture size and position 1 Ensure the input is set t...

Page 28: ...Speakers Turns the built in speakers on or off SRS StudioSound HD StudioSound HD is a feature rich surround sound solution which delivers an immersive surround sound experience from the TV s internal speakers Additionally StudioSound HD completes the entertainment experience by maintaining a steady volume while watching programming and movies providing deep rich bass and delivering crisp details a...

Page 29: ...e theater audio system Select Variable to control the external speakers volume from the TV s volume controls or select Fixed to control the external speakers volume from your home theater system controls 3 When you have finished adjusting the advanced audio settings press the EXIT button on the remote Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings 1 Press ...

Page 30: ...re Access Points and press OK The More Access Points menu which is a list of available wireless networks is displayed 4 Highlight the name of your wireless network this is the network s SSID and press OK 5 Using the on screen keyboard enter your network s password then highlight Connect and press OK 6 Press the EXIT button on the remote To connect to a wireless network whose network name SSID is n...

Page 31: ...The subnet mask Default Gateway Your network s default gateway address Pref DNS Server Your preferred domain name server address Alt DNS Server Your alternate domain name server address 3 If you need the RJ45 ethernet MAC address or the Wireless MAC address to set up your network these are displayed at the bottom of the Change Settings menu 4 Press the EXIT button on the remote Testing Your Networ...

Page 32: ...er Mode If you are using a device that is connected to the RF input such as an external antenna or cable TV connection you must set the tuner mode 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 Settings menu is displayed 3 Highlight Tuner and press OK The Tuner Mode menu is displayed 4 High...

Page 33: ...enter the channel 4 Highlight To Channel and enter the channel to which you want to end the scan Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel 5 Highlight Start and press OK The partial channel search begins 6 Wait until the partial channel search is 100 complete Highlight Done and press OK 7 Press the EXIT button on the remote To add a single new analog channel 1 From the Tuner Settings m...

Page 34: ...of each channel you select 3 When you have selected all of the channels you wish to remove press the EXIT button on the remote Changing the Audio Language Some digital free to air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language The TV s MTS Multichannel Television Sound feature allows you to listen to audio in your preferred language Not all programs are broadcast in multiple langu...

Page 35: ...ge 30 Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings To manage program content according to its rating you must enable the Program Rating feature To enable or disable the Program Rating feature 1 From the Parental Controls menu highlight Rating Enable and press OK The Rating Enable menu is displayed 2 Select On or Off and press OK Locking and Unlocking Channels When a channel is locked it will be inaccessi...

Page 36: ...ontent with this rating cannot be viewed 4 When the rating type is unblocked the Lock icon appears unlocked Content with this rating can be viewed 5 If you want to block all unrated content highlight Block Unrated Shows and use the Arrow buttons on the remote to select On 6 When you are finished adjusting the rating level blocks press the EXIT button on the remote Changing the Parental Control Pas...

Page 37: ...Labels and press OK Highlight the input label you want to use and press OK If you would like to name the input yourself highlight the field below Input Labels and enter your custom label using the on screen keyboard and press OK If you would like to use the on screen keyboard instead highlight Show Keyboard and press OK 6 When you have finished naming your input press the EXIT button on the remote...

Page 38: ... The ZIP code information is often used by VIA Apps to give you the most accurate location based information such as weather or news 8 Press the EXIT button on the remote Adjusting the CEC Settings The CEC function on your TV enables you to control HDMI connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming Not all HDMI devices support CEC See your device s user manual for d...

Page 39: ...r off 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 Settings menu is displayed 3 Highlight LED Logo Settings and press OK 4 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons to select On or Off then press OK Using the Help Menu You can use the TV s Help menu to Display the User Manual Display system informati...

Page 40: ...Restore Defaults This will erase any custom settings 4 Highlight Yes and press OK 5 Press the EXIT button on the remote Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults If you restore the TV to the factory default settings all changes you have made to the settings will be lost To restore the TV to its factory default settings 1 Pr...

Page 41: ... screen menu is displayed 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK The Help menu is displayed 3 Highlight Guided Setup and press OK 4 Highlight the guided setup you want to access and press OK Tuner Setup Set up the TV tuner Network Setup Connect the TV to your network 5 Follow the on screen instructions When finished press the EXIT button on the remote ...

Page 42: ...n one time to display channel and input information Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the program title and closed captioning information Press the INFO or GUIDE button three times to display the program description Digital Episode Guide Info Window Program Description Program Title CC Information Channel Input Information ...

Page 43: ...c or images onto a USB thumb drive Remember The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32 Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension mp3 jpg etc The player is not designed to play media from external hard drives or mp3 players To play your USB media 1 Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV 2 Highlight the Media App and press OK The Media App la...

Page 44: ...ngle screen the page information is displayed here Back Button Highlight and press OK to return to left column Connected Source Displays connected USB device Current Folder Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen Sort by Name or Date View Thumbnails Folders Adjust Slideshow Settings Toggle Music Photos Start Fullscreen Slideshow Photo Infom...

Page 45: ... the size of the main display window when an App is open in the sidebar Red Exit from an open App or to close the App Dock Green View settings for an open App Using the VIA Dock The VIA Dock is where all of your VIA Apps are accessed To use the VIA Dock and launch an App 1 Press the V Button on the remote 2 Highlight a VIA App by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the r...

Page 46: ... User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the VIA Dock For each profile you create a different set of Apps and App settings are saved Creating an Owner PIN Creating an owner PIN allows you to restrict access to the Administrative Controls menu in the Profile App You can also restrict other profiles from installing new Apps To create an owner PIN 1 Press the V Button on the remot...

Page 47: ...K The Create Profile menu is displayed 8 Highlight Avatar and press OK The Avatar menu is displayed 9 Highlight a picture for your profile and press OK The Create Profile menu is displayed 10 Highlight Create Profile PIN and press OK The PIN Creation menu is displayed 11 Enter a 4 digit passcode using the Number Pad on the remote or the on screen number pad Write down your passcode and save it in ...

Page 48: ...ght OK and press OK Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings The VIA Dock and all of its installed Widgets can be restored to the factory default settings If you restore the VIA dock to the factory default settings all changes you have made to the VIA dock will be lost To restore the VIA Dock to the factory default settings 1 Press the V Button on the remote 2 Highlight the Profile A...

Page 49: ...Blu ray 3D disc sold separately VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses 3D Ready HDMI cable sold separately Watching Blu ray 3D Content To view Blu ray 3D content 1 Ensure you have the following equipment VIZIO Theater 3D HDTV 3D Blu ray player with a Blu ray 3D disc sold separately VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses 3D Ready HDMI cable sold separately 2 Ensure the 3D Blu ray player and your TV are connected with the 3D R...

Page 50: ...ct In addition the child on the floor is not seeing the best possible picture because he she is looking up at the TV The viewers in the example below are not seeing the best 3D picture Eye Line Correct 3D Viewing Distance and Angle In the examples below all of the viewers are experiencing the best possible 3D picture quality In this example the viewers are sitting at a good distance They are viewi...

Page 51: ...OLL FREE techsupport VIZIO com www VIZIO com support Hours of operation Monday Friday 5 am to 9 pm PST Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm PST The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States We can help with New Product Setup Connecting Your Devices Technical Problems And More We speak English Se habla Español Nous parlons Français ...

Page 52: ... on the remote control Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure mute is off Check the audio settings See Adjusting the Audio Settings on page 22 Ensure the speakers are set to On Ensure no headphones are connected to the TV Check the audio connections of external devices Blu ray player game console cable satellite box that are connected to the TV If you are using an antenna the signal strengt...

Page 53: ...inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product I see noise or static on the screen When your TV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the signal is up converted improved to match your TV s display capabilities This up converting can sometimes cause irregularities in the image If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low En...

Page 54: ...tand w o Stand 25 25 lbs 22 38 lbs TV Type DLED Refresh Rate 120 Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel Pitch 483 mm x 483 mm Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2 000 000 1 Response Time 6 ms Brightness 300 nits Viewing Angle 178 H 178 V HDMI Inputs 3 Component Video Inputs 1 Composite Inputs 1 Shared with Component RF Antenna Input 1 USB 2 0 Ports 1 Ethernet 1 ...

Page 55: ...Language English Spanish French Ambient Light Sensor Yes Remote Control Model XRT112 Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Class B HDMI 1 4 Dolby digital Plus Compliance Energy Star Voltage Range 120V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 55 4W Standby Power 1W Zero Bright Pixel Guarantee Yes ...

Page 56: ... of customer misuse modifications or adjustments as well as installation and set up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by aVIZIO authorized service center Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers or requiring routine maintenance are not covered This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS FACTORY RECERTIFIED or by a non authorized reseller THERE ARE...

Page 57: ...s not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Caution Always use an AC DC power adapter that is properly grounded Use the AC cords listed below for each area USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act Open Source Software Notice Your VIA device may contain GPL executab...

Page 58: ...NSE AGREEMENT The following terms and conditions govern the use of any software on your VIZIO HD TV 1 General The software documentation and any fonts accompanying this License Agreement whether on disk in read only memory on any other media or in any other form collectively the VIZIO Software are licensed not sold to you by VIZIO Inc VIZIO for use only under the terms of this License Agreement an...

Page 59: ...ence and you acknowledge and agree that VIZIO does not guarantee their accuracy You understand that by using any of the VIA Services you may encounter content that may be deemed offensive indecent or objectionable which content may or may not be identified as having explicit language Nevertheless you agree to use the VIA Services at your sole risk and that VIZIO shall have no liability to you for ...

Page 60: ...ATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU In no event shall VIZIO s total liability to you for all damages other than as may be required by applicable law in cases involving personal injury exceed the amount of twenty five dollars 25 00 The foregoing limitations will apply even if the above stated remedy fails of its es...

Page 61: ...MODELS E3D320VX E3D420VX E3D470VX 2012 VIZIO INC All rights reserved 121113CH NC ...

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