VIZIO 42” Class Razor LED™
Smart TV
(42" Diag.)

MODEL NUMBER: M420SL Model Features:
  • VIZIO Internet Apps®
  • Edge Lit Razor LED™
  • Enhanced 2-sided remote with keyboard
  • 120Hz Effective Refresh Rate
  • Built-in WiFi (802.11n)
  • 1080p Full HD
  • 200,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • SRS StudioSound HD™


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Product Overview

VIZIO’s M420SL 42” Class Edge Lit Razor LED™ LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps® puts the best of the web right on your TV. Get instant access to on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more† at the push of a button on the enhanced 2-sided remote with keyboard. Equipped with built-in WiFi (802.11n), it also boasts 1080p Full HD with Razor LED and 200,000 to 1 DCR for brilliant color and clarity in a razor thin design.

SRS StudioSound HD™ delivers advanced virtual surround sound, and four HDMI® ports connect your home theater, satellite or cable TV and Blu-ray™ Player. This energy saver also meets ENERGY STAR® 5.3 guidelines making it a friend to the environment and your wallet.

VIZIO Internet Apps® (V.I.A.)
VIA™ (VIZIO Internet Apps)

Easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather. Learn More

Edge Lit Razor LED™
Edge Lit Razor LED™

Thin, beautiful Razor LED delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites for rich, vivid detail in brilliant HD. It’s also Mercury Free and remarkably energy efficient, making it a smart and planet friendly choice. Learn More

120Hz Effective Refresh Rate
120Hz Refresh Rate

120Hz Effective Refresh Rate presents action packed sports and movies with a smoothness and stability that captures every image in astonishing detail. Learn More

Wi-Fi Technology
Wi-Fi Technology

The latest 802.11n Wireless Networking is built-in making connecting to the Internet quick and easy.

1080P FULL HD
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

Dynamic Contrast Ratio
Dynamic Contrast Ratio

200,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites through contrast and dimensions.

SRS StudioSound HD™
SRS StudioSound HD

SRS StudioSound HD™ delivers immersive surround sound, deep bass, clear dialog and level volume. Learn More

ENERGY STAR®
Most Efficient ENERGY STAR qualified products in 2012

The VIZIO 42” Edge Lit Razor LED™ LCD has been designated as one of the Most Efficient ENERGY STAR qualified products in 2012.

High-speed/Broadband Internet service and access equipment are required and not provided by VIZIO. Additional fees and/or subscriptions required for certain content and services. Applications pictured or described in accompanying documentation may not be available, or may not provide the same functionality, content or services in all areas or as described herein. Applications are subject to future updates and/or modifications without notice.

Product Description

Tech Specs

Video
Screen Size: 42" Class
Diagonal Viewable: 42"
Backlight Type: Edge Lit Razor LED™
3D: No
Resolution: 1080p
Colors: 16.7M (8-bit)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 200,000:1
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Response Time: 8 ms
Viewable Angle (H/V): 178°/178°
OSD Language: English, Spanish, French

 

Audio
SRS StudioSound™: Yes
SRS TruSurround HD™: Yes
SRS TruVolume™: Yes
Channels/Speaker Output: 2 x 10W

 

Connections - Inputs (REAR)
HDMI: 4 (side)
Component: 1 (bottom)
Composite: 1 (shared with component input)
PC: 1 VGA (bottom); DVI via HDMI
RF Antenna: 1 (bottom)
Ethernet: 1 (bottom)
USB Ports: 2 (side)

 

Connections - Outputs
Digital Audio Out (SPDIF): 1 (bottom)
Analog Audio Out: 1 (3.5mm) (bottom)

 

Multimedia Support
Music (MP3): Yes
Photo (JPEG): Yes
Video (MPEG): Yes
DLNA: Yes

 

Additional Features
VIA (VIZIO Internet Apps): Yes
3D File Formats Supported: n/a
Smart Dimming: No
Smooth Motion: No
Ambient Light Sensor: Yes
WiFi: 802.11n
Bluetooth: No
HDMI CEC: Yes
HDMI ARC: Yes
PIP (Picture in Picture): No
Mercury Free: Yes
Remote Control: Enhanced 2-sided remote with keyboard
3D Glasses: n/a
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, HDMI v1.4 incl. CEC/ARC, App certificates, Dolby Digital Plus
Compliance: Energy Star 5.3, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A, California Energy Commission Auto Shut Down

 

Weight
Gross: 40.8lbs
Net With Stand: 33.5lbs
Without Stand: 30.6lbs

 

Dimensions
With Stand: 38.9"W x 26.7"H x 9"D
Without Stand: 38.9"W x 24.6"H x 2"D
Packaging Dimensions: 46.3"W x 29.3"H x 4.3"D

 

Wall Mount Specifications
Hole Pattern: 400mm X 400mm
Screw Size: M6
Screw Length: 20mm
Screw Pitch: 1.0

 

Power Ratings
Power Consumption: 51.7W
Standby Power Consumption: <1W
Energy Compliance: Energy Star 5.3

 

VIZIO Warranty One Year Parts & Labor; Free Lifetime Technical Support

 

VIZIO, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein. All product specifications, functionality, features, configurations, performance, design and other product information described herein are subject to change without notice. VIZIO, Inc. disclaims liability for typographical, technical, or descriptive errors

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Service A#1 Review by JR

I had just recently purchased the TV at my Local Wal-Mart and as it was going to be a discontinued model and last one, I aquired some picture issues days later called customer Service they gave me OPTIONS either send Tech out FREE to repair or send you a NEW TV ( not ) RECONDITIONED, NEW. WOW Vizio is good in my book and will be well talked about . Thank you Vizio Support.

(Posted on 4/10/13)

Great tv for DVDs. Review by Nasty

Tv is awesome to watch my kind of movies. Thanks, Vizio!!!

(Posted on 3/31/13)

GREAT TV Review by Bob

I purchased this TV at Wal Mart in August 2012. I can't say enough "WOW" factor for this unit. Great picture, sound. Like the front fired speakers.
Only complaint is the remote buttons are very small.
No problems with the unit so far. LOVE it!
Great job Vizio!

(Posted on 1/2/13)

great111111111111111111111so far Review by bernie

i had bought a lcd vizio 2 mts ago.the remote got all foulded up with programming would not change channels. so i took it back and it also had a faulty eye.so bought thisLED set by accident.love it picture so much better than the LCD of course it was a hassell to take the other back and exchange it for this one.well worth it tho. think i am going to be happy with it.

(Posted on 12/3/12)

Great Review by None

This tv is awesome! Great picture although sometimes I feel like it dosent look like 120hz .. Only some movies have that clear look but on average I don't see a huge difference from 60hz on my old Samsung. Love the apps though and remote is nice .. My bezel around my tv seems very plasticky and loose I don't know if that just mine. I got this for a great deal so that outweighs the cons.

(Posted on 10/23/12)

Fast Assembly Review by antoniohdz2002

It was really fast to assemble.

(Posted on 10/9/12)

pleasure to interact with Review by jdh

Television is no longer something I just watch for entertainment and information. This TV has changed my perspective to one of interacting with the outside world too. Not only is the sound and picture great; but I have easily learned and customized the TV to my needs. I have found that the Viz-Apps are constantly added to and can also be customized. The remote is fantastic. I was very pleased with the qwerty board on the back.

Some negative (but easily overcome) parts of the TV; 1. the sound seem to emphazise the lower bands of sound so that voices are hare to hear. changing the sound menu to the rock option stopped this. 2. Viz-Apps have a low number limit of what can be added to and 3. the TV remote could be backlite as well.

I would recommend this TV to anyone.

(Posted on 9/10/12)

The only negative is the remote Review by Tracy

I'm certainly not a technology savant and I can't comment on the specs of this particular item. This is my first flat-screen TV. I bought it for a 13' x 18' living room with lots of windows. The picture is great from every chair. The built-in audio is very good. (I liked that the speakers are in the front.)
The only drawback for me is the size of the buttons on the remote and it's not back-lit. I need to make sure my readers and a lamp are nearby.
I would love it if Vizio would let me know when a new remote becomes available.

(Posted on 9/3/12)

Better than samsung Review by shinra

Lets begin;

1) Great Price. $598
2) 1080p LED
3) 120 Hz
4) Internet apps (worked better than the apps on the samsung i returned to buy this one)
5) Remote has a Keyboard, unlike the samsung
6) 120 Hz (hehe) The samsung i bought first had "120" clear motion rate, which is NOT 120 HZ!
7) No audible humming sounds on panel
8) Speakers are excellent
9) Same exact price as the Samsung I bought which was promptly returned after 5 days when the speakers started to crackle and humming sound drove me crazy.

(Posted on 8/31/12)

great, few complaints Review by walt

Finally bit the bullet and bought an HD TV. Thrilled with the quality and features of this Vizio.
Three minor complaints. Buttons on remote are too small. Guide info in top right hard to read - should be larger. Warm up time excessive.

(Posted on 8/26/12)

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