VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please 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 VP422 HDTV10A. For assistance, please call (877) 698-4946 or email us at techsupport@vizio.com.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual • • • Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer: o The power connector fails or frays. o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the VP422 HDTV10A. o The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture. o The Display is dropped or damaged in any way.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VP422 HDTV10A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VP422 HDTV10A weighs approximately 63lbs and is about 42” wide and we advise that you take sensible lifting precautions when you unpack and install the HDTV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting To remove the stand base 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your VIZIO VP422 Plasma HDTV10A. Place the VP422 PLASMA face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. Remove the cover on the stand. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the base to the VP422 PLASMA. Carefully remove the stand base.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ................................................................ ................................................................. ................................. 9 1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ....................................................
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................45 4.4.3 Skip Channel .............................................................................................................................................45 4.4.4 MTS ................................................................................................................................................
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. 1.2 Right Controls Side Panel Power ( ) – Switch the VP422 HDTV10A on by pressing the button once.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 6 4 2 3 5 1. 2. 7 9 8 10 AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer’s warranty of this equipment. 3. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.4 RightRight-Side Panel Connection 1. HDMI 3 - Connect the third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this connection. 1 Version 5/29/2008 11 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Remote Control GUIDE – This button displays program information. Press this button once and the information of the program being viewed is shown. Press it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will appear in the screen. POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV – Press this button to select TV. AV – Press this button to select the Audio Video input.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the direction shown by the molded arrow on the surface of the cover. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Press and slide the battery cover back into place.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Use? The VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable C able for DTV /TV 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-ofthe-wall, not from the Cable Box) to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. Turn on the power to the HDTV. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV SetSet-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the PLASMA HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your HDTV SetSet - Top Box (Best): (Best): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual For HDTV SetSet - Top Boxes with DVI: DVI: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV SetSet - Top Box (Better): (Better): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic SetSet-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A; HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A for optimal results.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.2 For DVD Players with DVI: DVI: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.3 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): (Better): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition TV) at the rear of the High Definition TV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5.4 Using SS -Video (AV) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV/SVIDEO group (yellow/red color area) on the back High Definition TV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.6 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV group on the rear side of the High Definition TV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.7 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 2.7.1 Optical Programs Output of Audio received with HD If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL AUDIO OUT (white area) at the rear of the PLASMA HDTV. This is active when receiving digital audio with the program being viewed no matter what input (TV, AV, Component or HDMI) is being used. 1. 2. Turn off the power to the PLASMA HDTV and Receiver/Amp.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.8 Connecting a PC Computer 1. 2. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and PC Computer. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio (this connection will require an 1/8” stereo mini plug at the end which goes into the TV) input (blue area) at the rear of the High Definition TV.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366 x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions. Resolution Refresh (Hz) H.Freq (kHz) V.Freq (Hz) H.Sync V.Sync Pixel Freq (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 59.94 N N 25.175 640x480 75 37.5 75.00 N N 31.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting’, see page 6. 3.1 Basic PLASMA HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the High Definition TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see pages 14 ~ 26 for detailed steps) 3.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual b. The Tuner screen will be displayed; default choice is Antenna. If you are using Cable (No Box) Service, press the button on the remote control to highlight CABLE. Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen. c. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed; default choice is Scan. Press the button on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to be stored into memory.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual d. The screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna. The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM; consult your cable operator for more information. e.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). Make the physical connection or hook up. b. If you have an HD service you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. Note: Composite (AV) and S-Video (AV) Cables can only be used for SD (480i) pictures. c. Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your TV set.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual d. Press either or Picture Mode option. button to select the e. Press either or button to change the Picture Mode option to Standard. f. Press the LAST key repeatedly to exit the on screen display Menu. Note: If Procedure 4 had been done, you would like to do the following to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key: Press the MENU button, this will bring up the picture mode menu.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please 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 or on the side of the High Definition TV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white. 2. There are 3 options for selecting your programming: a.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the PLASMA HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold the button until the desired channel is reached.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner. Press the GUIDE button again and the following screen will appear showing you the Electronic Programming Guide. Press the or button to scroll up or down the channels.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the High Definition TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the brightness, contrast and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Use the or button to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. If Standard, Movie or Game is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are available for you to set or adjust them to your preferred settings.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.2 Brightness Press the button to highlight the Brightness selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Brightness Indicator Bar so you can see the brightness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.5 Tint Press the button to highlight the Tint selection. Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see the tint adjustment to the left or right of the nominal position. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.2.7 Color Temperature Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. The default is COOL; this is the 9300K setting. Press the or button if you want to choose the Normal, Warm or Custom option. If you choose the Custom option, then a new menu will be displayed showing the primary color items, Red, Green and Blue. Press the button to highlight the color you wish to adjust.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Black Level Extender Press the button to highlight Black Level Extender. Use this feature to increase the picture reproduction performance in the dark areas of the picture. Press the or button to turn this feature On or Off. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. White Peak Limiter Press the button to highlight White Peak Limiter.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the AUDIO ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight the Volume selection. Press the button to start adjusting the volume and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Volume Indicator Bar so you can see the volume level between the zero and maximum available levels.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.3 Treble Press the button to highlight the Treble selection. Press the button to start adjusting the treble and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Treble Indicator Bar, as before, so you can see the treble level between the zero and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust for treble boost or attenuation. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 4.3.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.3.7 Speakers Press the button to highlight the Speakers selection. Press either or button to turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn-off the internal speakers when listening to the audio through your Home Theatre System. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 4.3.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first use your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A you will have to setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu. 4.4.1 Tuner Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the TV page. Press the button to highlight the Tuner Mode selection.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.4 MTS This feature allows you, the user to select the different languages in which the signal provider or broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching. This signal is usually or in most cases Spanish language. Press the button as many times as it takes to scroll down to this option and get it highlighted. Press either or button to go through the settings of this feature to make your selection.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button until the SETUP page is displayed. Press the button to highlight the Language selection. The default is English. Press either or button to select Español or Français. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 4.5.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.4 Input Naming This feature has been added to facilitate you, the user, in identifying or label the input and signal which is being watched. You could use up to 8 characters; either letters or numbers or combinations of both. Press button to highlight this option. Press button to obtain the next screen which shows the different inputs. Press button to select the desired input which you want to label or name (Examples: VCR, DVD, etc.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.5 Closed Caption (CC) When watching TV, the CC feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the CC selection. Press the button to select Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4 for standard analog (NTSC) TV. Select Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or Service1 through 6 for Digital (ATSC) TV. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style) When watching DTV, the Digital CC Style feature is available in the Setup menu. Press the button to highlight the Digital CC Style selection. Press the button to go to the next screen. Press either or button to toggle between the two options: Broadcaster and Custom.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Press the button to go to the next screen. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 4.6.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the TV Rating selection. Press the button and the Block TV Rating screen will be displayed.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.3 Movie Mov ie Rating Press the button to highlight the Movie Rating selection. Press the button and the Block Movie Rating panel will be displayed.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.6.1 to display the Parental Control menu and then press the button to highlight the Block Unrated TV selection. Press either or button to select YES or NO to block programs that do not have a rating. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 4.6.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments. 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. 4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.12 Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV/TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. 4.12.1 Auto Phase (for Component input) Press the button to highlight the H/V Position. Press the button and the new H/V Position submenu will be displayed. Press the button to highlight Auto Phase. Press the button to execute this option.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Brightness, Contrast, and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to highlight the Auto Adjust selection. Press the button for the PLASMA HDTV to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.14.3 Contrast Press the button to highlight the Contrast selection. Press the button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will disappear and be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see the contrast level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Use the or button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.14.5 H-SIZE Press the button to highlight the H-Size selection. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal size of the picture. Use the or button to adjust the horizontal size. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. 4.14.6 H. Position Press the button to highlight the Horizontal Shift selection. Press the button to start adjusting the horizontal position of the picture.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The menu difference is that there are no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental Control adjustments. 4.16 PC Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.4. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments and no Closed Caption.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.17 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features has the following viewing modes. 4.17.1 Viewing Modes Normal Mode 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. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan-and-scan or full frame.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.18 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your PLASMA HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the PLASMA HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try 11758 and then, if that does not work, 10178.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 5.2 Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-(877) 698-4946 or e-mail us at techsupport@vizio.com. Problem Solution No power. Make sure the power button is ON (White VIZIO Logo).
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Problem Solution or hear unusual sound. moving your TV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem. The picture has abnormal patterns. Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back of your TV. Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV. Compare the video input source’s specifications with your TV specifications. The display image does not cover the entire screen.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 5.3 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, please contact our Support Department at the number below.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA Canada Germany UK Japan UL CSA VDE BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act 5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 42” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.900mm (H) x 0.676mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Colors 16.77 Million (8-bit) Brightness 1500 cd/m (typical) Contrast 30000:1 (typical) Viewing Angle Up to 178° (horizontal and vertical) Inputs 1x Co-axial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 3x HDMI™ (v1.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4:3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to its height. For example, a “42 inch TV screen” would be 34 inches wide and 24 inches tall. Aspect Ratio (16:9): “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional TV.
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VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Audio Adjustment, 61 Picture Adjustment, 58 Setup, 61 PC Picture Adjust Auto Adjust, 58 Fine Tune, 60 Horizontal Position, 60 Horizontal Size, 60 Vertical Position, 60 PC Resolutions, 27 PIP and POP Inputs, 62 R Remote Batteries, 13 Layout, 12, 13 Range, 13 Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 63 RGB Connecting your PC, 26 S Screen Size explanation, 62 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Connecting your VCR, 24 Connecting your Vid