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VIZIO E422VA User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO E422VA 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 purchase or inquire about accessories and installati
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VIZIO E422VA 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. WARNING: • To reduce the risk of electric sh
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • 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 d
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VIZIO E422VA 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, grounding of th
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners 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. Analog-on
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................................................... 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners .............................................................................................................. 5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING U
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual CHAPTER 6 USING VIA ............................................................................................................ 31 Connecting to the Internet ....................................................................................................................... 31 Navigating the VIA Dock ......................................................................................................................... 31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ........
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VIZIO E422VA 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. I
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV • The power consumption of your HDTV is about 93.36W. o Use the included power cord. o When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The 3- rd pronged cord must be grounded and the grounding feature (3 prong) must not be compromised. • To take full advantage of your TV, you will need an Internet connection. Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or th
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. To 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 under foam end cap. 4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface. Note: Make sure that the surface is fre
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VIZIO E422VA 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.
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER LIGHT– The power indicator lights white when powered on and it will get dimmer after few seconds of being powered on. 2. 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. Side Panel Controls ( ) – Press this button once to power y
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Rear and Side Panel Connections 1. ETHERNET—Connect an Ethernet cable to access the Internet. Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. See Wireless Connection on page 42, for detailed information on setting up your Internet connection. 2. COMPONENT (Y/V Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with L/R Audio)
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR remote that lets you interact with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. 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 3. Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: • Only
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). You can name your inputs when you set them up during the HDTV Settings App. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, and RGB (VGA). Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. Power ( top right corner)—Press to turn the TV
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual AV and Multimedia Functions Keys Use these buttons on your remote control to control the Multimedia Features of the USB port input. Fast Reverse ( )—Press to reverse playback, and also to go back to previous photo, previous music track and previous scene when in Multimedia mode. Pause (II)—Press to pause playback and either Slideshow, Music or Video when playing Multimedia content from a USB device. Play ( ►)—Press to start playback or Slideshow or Music o
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Remote Control Range • Point the remote control directly at the sensor for the best response to the remote signal. • Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor. • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet from the front of the remote control sensor, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions • The remote control should be kept dry and away
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert batteries into the remote control. 2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 3. Gather the devices your want to connect to your HDTV. Don’t connect them yet. We will help you do that i
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV has 802.11n single-band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. Or you can also connect to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into the Ethernet port on your HDTV. A wired connection may provide a more
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VIZIO E422VA User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Press GUIDE to display more information about the program and schedule. Press INFO repeatedly to display additional information for that channel. 20 www.VIZIO.com
