42” Class Edge Lit Razor LED™ LCD HDTV
MODEL NUMBER: M420NV Model Features:• 42.02 inch diagonal
• Edge Lit Razor LED™ LCD HDTV
• Razor Thin Design with a 1.15" Profile*
• 1080p Full HD
• 120Hz Refresh Rate
• SRS TruSurround HD™ & SRS TruVolume™
• ENERGY STAR® 4.0
• Mercury Free
Product Overview
With only a 1.15” thin profile*, this 42” Class (42.02 inch diagonal) Edge Lit Razor LED™ LCD HDTV offers razor sharp clarity with 1080p full high definition resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate delivering sharp, blur free images. This stylish M420NV has an aesthetic that captures that hip, cool facture like none other with its round edges and sleek bezel design. The dynamic 100,000:1 contrast ratio provide deeper blacks and brighter whites with an astounding array of colors that stand out brilliantly adding to the rich detail and deep contrast on this TV. Also included is the digital ambient light sensor ensuring you will always have the best picture and most efficient energy savings by adjusting the brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room. Experience advanced audio technologies such as SRS TruSurround HD™ with explicit dialog clarity and SRS TruVolume™ to neutralize the sound in between commercials and your favorite movie or TV programs. Enjoy ultimate connectivity with up to four high definition inputs and take pleasure in knowing this energy efficient LED LCD HDTV exceeds new ENERGY STAR® 4.0 Guidelines by 30%** and consumes 51% less energy than the 2009 model, conserving our planet’s resources while saving you money.
Edge Lit Razor LED™
Razor LED - VIZIO is the first to bring LED technology to smaller size LCD HDTVs! This Mercury Free, Energy Efficient, Razor Thin HDTV achieves a 100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites - 450 nits brightness.
1080P FULL HD 
Full 1080p High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp. Learn More
SRS TruSurround HD™
Delivers immersive virtual high definition surround sound. Learn More
Ambient Lighting
Energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.
ECO HD™
Eco HD™- Exceeds the current ENERGY STAR® 4.0 Guidelines by 30%** and the M420NV consumes 51% less energy than the 2009 model , saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.
Razor Thin Styling
Less than a 1.15” profile*, it’s simply amazing!
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites through contrast and dimensions. Learn More
SRS TruVolume™
Limits volume inconsistencies between programming. Learn More
Mercury Free
The display’s backlight is environmentally-friendly due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.
*Maximum depth 2.0”
**When TV is on
Product Description
Tech Specs
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Class: | 42" |
| Viewable: | 42.02" diagonal |
| Tuner: | ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner |
| Native Panel Resolution: | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Signal Compatibility: | Supports 1080p (FHDTV), 1080i(HDTV), 720p(HDTV), 480p(EDTV), 480i(SDTV) |
| Colors: | 1.06 Billion |
| Computer Support: | 1920x1080, 1360x768, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480 via VGA/HDMI |
| Display Compatibility: | 1080p(FHDTV) |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio: | 100,000:1 w/DCR |
| Brightness: | 450 cd/m2 (typical) |
| Response Time: | 6.5ms |
| Viewable Angle: | 178/178 degrees (horizontal/vertical) |
| Pixel/Dot Pitch: | 0.4845mm (H) x 0.4845mm(H) |
| SRS TruSurround HD™: | Yes |
| SRS TruVolume™: | Yes |
| SRS TruSurround XT™: | No |
| INPUTS (REAR) | |
| HDMI with HDCP | 3 |
| RF Connector for Internal Tuner | 1 |
| Composite Video: | 1 |
| Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: | 1 |
| S-Video: | |
| Computer RGB: | 1 |
| USB Ports: | |
| INPUTS (SIDE) | |
| HDMI with HDCP | 1 |
| RF Connector for Internal Tuner | |
| Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: | |
| Composite Video: | |
| S-Video: | |
| Computer RGB: | |
| USB Ports: | 3-JPEG only |
| Music (MP3): | |
| Video (MPG): | |
| Photo (JPEG): | |
| OUTPUTS (REAR) | |
| SPDIF Digital Optical: | 1 |
| Stereo Audio: | 1 |
| Headphones: | |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | |
| Refresh Rate: | 120Hz |
| Smooth Motion: | Yes |
| LED: | Yes, Edge Type LED LCD |
| Picture-in-Picture (PIP): | Yes |
| Picture-outside-Picture (POP): | Yes |
| Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee: | |
| V-Chip: | Yes |
| 3D Comb Filter: | Yes |
| 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down: | Yes |
| ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation: | Yes |
| ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding: | Yes |
| NTSC Video decoding via Video: | Yes |
| Progressive Scan Video: | Yes |
| Color Temperature: | 5400K, 6500K and 9300K |
| Color Fine Tuning: | Independent Red, Green and Blue |
| Speakers: | 10W x 2 speakers |
| Panel Lamp Life (typical): | 30,000 Hours |
| Voltage Range: | 240 Vac at 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption: |
75W (Avg), 0.37W Standby |
| Remote: | VUR12 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Gross: | 48.88 lbs |
| Net With Stand: | 39.51 lbs |
| Without Stand: | 36.4 lbs |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| With Stand: | 43.9"W x 27.6"H x 9.4"D |
| Without Stand: | 43.9"W x 24.9"H x 2.0"D |
| Packaging Dimensions: | 45.3"W x 32.7"H x 12.8"D |
| CERTIFICATIONS | CSA/ CSA-US, FCC Class B |
| COMPLIANCES | Energy Star 4.0, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A |
| WALL MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Hole Pattern: | VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing |
| Screw Size: | M6 |
| Screw Length: | 20.0 mm |
| Screw Pitch: | 1.0 m |
| VIZIO WARRANTY | One Year Parts & Labor Free Lifetime Technical Support |
Customer Reviews
- Still a good tv Review by jeffery
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Bought this tv 3 years ago and it still looks amazing never had any issues with it. This is a tv that you need to play with the settings to get the optimal picture. (should never use out of the box settings) Tv is well worth the price you can get one for now. ($698 3 years ago)
Looks great for gaming however has some screen lag with the picture settings running high. Cant beat 4 hdmis and 2 usbs which plays videos, pictures, and music. the sound is what you expect from a < 2" thick screen I use a home theater sound system. I would recommend this tv.(Posted on 2/15/13)
- Great Buy! Review by Frizzlefry
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I've had this TV for about nine months now and am very satisfied with the features as well as the performance.
Feature wise: the amount of input/outputs are fabulous. I currently have the M420NV hooked up to the following media devices: HiDef cable tuner, a BluRay DVD Player, an older (2002 DVD player), a Sony Mini DV camera, a PC for editing content from the mini DV which is also networked to a digital media library, a PlayStation and finally an iPad.
The digital audio output sounds flawless through my 5.1 system and routing of all audio/video components is pretty straightforward.
The only slight downfall is the media playback capability through devices on the USB ports, as it is limited by playback codecs and the lack of built in WiFi or LAN. Other than that, I have no complaints as this set is great for the price range, especially considering the fact that it is 1080p and backlit via LED, rather than traditional incandescent illumination.
For the average user, this unit will more than meet your expectations and I highly recommend it.(Posted on 2/21/12)
- Great TV, Very satisfied. Review by David
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Only had this TV about 5 hours, but its been great so far. Very easy to set up. Picture quality can't be beat for the price. Sound quality is amazing for a flat screen. I was considering buying a sound bar or surround system, but wtih this TV, you don't need it. The actual size surprised me a bit as I had only seen the display model at the store, but it looks great in my living room. High action games are streak free allowing for non stop playing. I would definitely recommend this HDTV to a friend.
(Posted on 2/20/12)
- Great and big improvement. Review by Anne
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I bought this Vizio about 9 months ago from Brown Box.com and had it delivered to the house. My only disappointment is the delivery company left it on my front porch with no one home and in full site of the street. I am very lucky that I have very honest neighbors in my town. I also purchased a surround sound system to go with it which I haven't needed as of yet. I'll get around to it eventually. Otherwise this has been a great purchase for my first flat screen television and it did not land in the living room either. I was very lucky to have found this TV at Brown Box.com for under $500.00 and it puts my old Hitachi tube television to shame. I rarely even use the Hitachi because the Vizio is such a better experience for entertainment. DVD's are vivid and there is no shadowing of the picture and the sound quality is excellant. Best purchase I have made in a long time.
(Posted on 1/1/12)
- Good buy Review by dmj
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Got a very good deal on this TV... only a couple of draw backs, one was the place we bought it.. had it on sale but didn't have the price changed in their computer.. had to argue with them over the clearly marked price of the TV... once we got it home and got the box open we were missing a couple of items... the power cord and the owners manual...not sure if this was a Wal-mart issue or an oversite on the manufactures part. either way it does mar an otherwise perfectly good bargain on a TV... picture is excellent and the sound is good, other than that we have not had it long enough to know...
(Posted on 11/25/11)
- m420nv Review by deadeyehawkins
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Great tv the family really enjoys it have seen alot of higher priced models at friends houses and none have the picture quality of the vizio very happy with this purchase can't go wrong with this one at a good price and they have amazing customer service thanks vizio for a great experience in this venture
(Posted on 6/7/11)
- Great TV, got my friend to buy vizio Review by Dan
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I bought this particular set a little over a year ago and it's just simply awesome. Games look great and the 120 hz is good for college football. Got my friend to buy a Vizio and he has no complaints.
(Posted on 5/31/11)
- excellent right out of the box Review by robt
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i've had this tv for about a month, i read all the reviewes i'm glad i did , man this tv bar none the best value in price,quality....... on most of my hd channels the picture is almost 3d.Vizio for life. i also have the wireless router.and blu-ray player. Can't go wrong with these products
(Posted on 5/8/11)
- Impressive Review by Dale
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Upgraded from an old tube TV that was going out. All we could say was wow.. he picture was so crisp and clear it almost looked fake somehow. We've gotten used to the way tv is supposed to be seen now.
When we first got it our cable box just had the old coax cable and the picture was somewhat poor but when we got the new box from charter with a hdmi connection it made an amazing difference. The added HD channels were a great bonus also. I think it was only like 5 bucks to upgrade the box and it added a whole bunch of channels we didn't have access to before.
BTW i hooked the cable directly to the TV, not through the cable box, and i had access to a staggering number of channels. Went back to the box for the guide and familiar format but may look in to seeing what i can access with just my TV.
Have been trying to use the USB drive to play videos but haven't found out what codecs are supported but so far none are.
All in all we are extremely pleased with our purchase and are now enjoying TV and movies much much more.
(Posted on 5/1/11)
- love it !!! Review by lety- 310
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hubby came home with this for my b-day.(present for me but REALLY for him). im very impressed the set up was so easy. i love the picture, so defined. i read the prior comments, i didnt really notice the bass not performing, it sounds fine to me but i will buy the sound bar to try it and see if there is a difference. VERY HAPPY. thanks VIZIO.
(Posted on 4/19/11)
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