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When in antenna mode why does it freeze then turn off and come back on in HDMI1 mode?

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1/21/2016 11:19:19 PM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Jan 21, 2016
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No signal

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Vizio tv to split screen for security cams

The split screen view comes from the recorder. If you have no recorder then you'll need to invest in what called a Quad to view all four cameras at once.
1/14/2014 6:56:16 PM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Jan 14, 2014
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Powers on, no display

Do you have sound? If so, dim the lights in the room and shine a bright flashlight on the screen and see if you have a faint picture. If you have a faint picture, you have a backlight problem. On most of those sets, the backlight inverter is combined with the power supply so that power supply/inverter board will more than likely be the culprit!
12/9/2013 2:45:02 AM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Dec 09, 2013
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Vizio e420va no power no light

Suggest to plug unit in another outlet and run basic troubleshooting again as per user guide. May want to unplug unit and hold power button for 30 seconds for power cycle. May want look very closely to screen to see if you are still able to get moving images. (Backlight might be dead)If none works suggest service for unit. Ref: http://store.vizio.com/documents/downloads/hdtv/E420VA/UM_E420VA.pdf
12/18/2012 4:00:48 AM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Dec 18, 2012
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Green light turns but tv wont turn on

if you have sounds and backlight replace t-con board..if no backlight but have sounds inverter board..if no sounds or backlight try this...That problem is usually cause of faulty capacitors on the power supply board..Just follow this instruction to fix your TV..1. Open the back cover of your TV.2. Look at the power supply board..Its normally connected to the power cord..3. After that,,try to look at the actual image of capacitors if it is bulged on the top so that you can easily determine the bad capacitors..4. After that,,try to replaced the bad capacitors using soldering iron and soldering lead..replaced the capacitors only with the same type ratings and value..5. Some of the capacitors not bulged so its better if have a capacitance meter
6/25/2012 10:53:05 AM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Jun 25, 2012
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Tv wont turn on

Then there may be a problem with the hardware. Better try to service ur television at a good service center.
6/25/2012 7:58:52 AM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Jun 25, 2012
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NO SOUND

Have you checked your setting to make sure that you did not turn them of. If that is not it then it could be your signal board.You can get parts at www.interliquidparts.com
12/16/2011 1:57:51 AM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Dec 16, 2011
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I have a Vizio E420VA.

I would unplug it for about an hour first to see if it will reset itself.
When the TV is not on, the 5vdc standby and the processor are still running, they are running 24/7, that is one of the reason I kill the power completely to my electronics when they are not in use so the surge and spike will not get to them when they are not in use and I also use good surge and over voltage protection and AC filter outlet box.
If it still doe not work, then do this: Notes please read my guide to understand how the LCD TV works.
First, look at the screen in darkened room to see if you can see any slight glow from the screen, if it does, then the problem can be the T-CON (not getting the 12vdc) or the main logic board not feeding the signals to the T-CON board. if not, next place to check will be the power supply module, make sure it has 24vdc which is required by the backlight inverter to work, the reason for not having 24vdc can be from bad DC filter caps (leaking/bulging top, high ESR) or short circuits in the inverter board which will cause the 24vdc supply to go into shutdown mode, so you may have to disconnect the power cable that feed the inverter board to see if the 24vdc will work without the inverter board hookup, you will need to apply about 3~4 amp of load to the 24vdc to make sure it can handle that. There are fuses on the backlight inverter boards also. So there is some troubleshooting you will have to do to find out the causes of the problem you are having. If you are going to DIY and have proper tools, electronics knowledge, and know safety precaution then please read on: Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r7406380-tv_training_manuals Failed TV and Monitors pictures: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Parts: www.shopjimmy.com Parts: www.interliquidparts.com Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/Default.aspx he can make you a set of caps. Or www.digikey.com, just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current and long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series.
8/19/2011 6:11:00 PM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Aug 19, 2011
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We purchased a Vizio 42"

This is more of a provider problem. Report the signal problems to the service you subscribe to for tv.
3/23/2011 4:48:34 PM • Vizio E420VA 42... • Answered on Mar 23, 2011
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Vizio V705-H1 started having display issues. The background seems okay but words have tracers.

Check Connections: Ensure that all cables connecting your TV to external devices (such as your cable box or gaming console) are securely plugged in. Loose connections can cause display anomalies. Test Different Devices or Apps: Try using other devices or apps with your TV to see if the issue persists. If the TV's menu looks fine but a specific device is causing trouble, that device might be the culprit. Adjust Picture Settings: Navigate to the picture settings by pressing the 'Menu' button on your remote. Experiment with different picture modes. Sometimes a minor adjustment can resolve display problems. Soft Power Cycle: Unplug your TV from the power source. Press and hold the power button on the TV for about 3-5 seconds (this helps drain any residual power). Plug the TV back in and turn it on. Some TVs also have a 'Soft Power Cycle' option in their settings menu, so check there too. As you have tried a reset, that takes us to the options of contacting Vizio support and/or your warranty.
4/19/2024 11:14:37 PM • Vizio Televison... • Answered on Apr 19, 2024
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Vizio all in one computer VIZIO CA-27 voltage and part number for subwoofer/power supply replacement

The power supply/subwoofer for the VIZIO CA-27 series all-in-one PCs is identified by the part number 715G6960-P02-001-002S or ADTVE1825AC71. The power supply connects to the motherboard via a proprietary dual jack Audio/Power cable. I couldn't find specific voltage details for the subwoofer/power supply in the available resources. For precise information, I recommend checking the user manual or contacting VIZIO customer support directly.
3/9/2024 5:42:30 AM • Vizio Televison... • Answered on Mar 09, 2024
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How to see the time on my Vizio TV

No model number so generic advice only. Google 'vizio (model) manual'. ..
2/17/2024 10:59:24 PM • Vizio Televison... • Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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