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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO GV47L
FullHD LCD 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 GV47L FullHD
Television.
For assistance, please call 949-668-0588 or e-
mail us at techsupport@vinc.com.
To purchase or inqui
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS 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 i
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, groundi
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO GV47L FHD TV and it 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 GV47L FHD TV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The GV47L FHD TV weighs approximately 90lb and about 45” wide x 32” tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HD
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO GV47L FHD TV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO GV47L FHD TV To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizioce.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO GV47LHDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the GV47LHDTV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. To remove the stand base 1. Unplug all of the cables and cords from your GV47LHDTV. 2. Place the GV47LHDTV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual To remove the speakers If you wish to remove the attached speakers as well and use your Home Theatre System for the audio please see the following procedure. 1. Unplug the speaker wires from the GV47L at the rear of the TV. 1 2 3 4 2. Remove the four (4) screws that hold the right speaker in place and remove th
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections................................................................10 1.1 Front Bezel........................................................................................................................................................10 1.2 Sensor Touch Controls......................................................................................................................................10 1.3 Rea
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Special Features.......................................................................................................................44 4.5.1 Language...................................................................................................................................................44 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...............................................................................................................................
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Bezel 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 Sensor Touch Controls The GV47L FHD TV is equipped with Sensor Touch Controls that are
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 3 4 1. SPEAKER – Connection for right speaker. 2. AC IN – Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 3. DTV – Connect to an antenna or cable/digital cable for TV and Digital TV.* 4. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – When the DTV input is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theatre s
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Right Portion 8 9 11 5 6 7 13 14 10 12 12 5. SERVICE – This custom communication port is for factory service only. 6. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary 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 rear of the TV indicates this connection. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for purchase from www.vizioce.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote button functions are explained on the following pages. SET – This button starts all programming of the Remote Control. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV – This b
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual WIDE/Record – This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Note: in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 and 16:9. This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control. SLEEP/Pause – This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to 120 minutes. Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR whe
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 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. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to pers
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO GV47LHDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Rear Connection Panel Connector Description Quality (type) Color Codes HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an Best inter
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters or less. See 0Hwww.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. Turn of
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 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 LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connect
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VIZIO GV47L FHD TV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Note:
