VIZIO E420VL 42-inch Class LCD HDTV 120Hz 1080p

by Vizio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 40.3 x 25.9 inches ; 32.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 43 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003GDKP2Q
• Item model number: E420VL
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,746 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 23, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The VIZIO E420VL 42" LCD HDTV packs a powerful punch at a price that doesn't break the bank. Top of the line features such as full 1080p high definition resolution, 120 Hz and 100,000:1 contrast ratio deliver a picture that is crisp, clear and awe inspiring. The digital ambient light sensor ensures that you'll always have the most optimal picture by adjusting the brightness of the screen based on the conditions of your room. Rounding out the package are advanced sound technologies from SRS labs and 3 HDMI ports.

120Hz processing for lifelike detail and a blur-free picture.

Experience immersive virtual high definition surround sound.

Deep blacks and brighter whites via a 100,000:1 ratio.

Razor sharp clarity via full 1080p High-Def resolution.

Key Features

A blur-free, High-Def picture and superior audio at an amazing value for a 42 inch HDTV.
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• 42-inch HDTV featuring 1920 x 1080 pixels and support for 1.06 billion colors
• Full 1080p High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp
• 120Hz refresh rate teamed with VIZIO's Smooth Motion Video technology reduces judder giving you a smooth and fluid natural picture with lifelike detail
• 100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites through contrast and dimensions
• Digital Ambient Lighting is achieved as energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions
• 178-Degree horizontal/vertical viewing angle results in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room
• Two built-in 10-watt speakers provide room-filling sound
• SRS Audio Technologies: SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming, while SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers
• Included Remote enables you to easily control your TV, and other devices
• ECO HD exceeds the current ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines, saving you money on utility bills, while limiting the impact on our planet
• Warranty: One year parts and labor, and free lifetime technical support

Connections

Plenty of rear inputs including 2 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite and more.
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• HDMI (with HDCP): 3 (1 side)
• Component: 1
• Composite Video: 1
• RF: 1
• Computer Input (RGB): 1
• SPDIF Digital Optical Output: 1
• Stereo Audio Output: 1
• USB: 1 (side)

Dimensions

• TV with stand: 40.26" x 27.48" x 8.99" (WxHxD); 32.85 pounds
• TV without stand: 40.26" x 25.91" x 3.51" (WxHxD); 31.09 pounds
• What size TV should you get?

What's in the Box

VIZIO E420VL 1080p LCD HDTV, detachable base with thumbscrew, VIZIO VR15 remote (includes 2 AA batteries), user manual, registration card, quickstart guide, power cord.

Technical Specifications

And an additional side panel with controls, 1 HDMI and 1 USB.
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• Screen Size: 42 inches
• Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
• Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Signal Compatibility: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
• Computer Support: 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480 via RGB/HDMI
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1
• Brightness: 500 CD/m2
• Response Time: 5ms
• Refresh Rate: 120Hz
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP): Yes
• Picture-outside-Picture (POP): Yes
• Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee: Yes
• V-Chip: Yes
• 3D Comb Filter: Yes
• 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down: No
• ATSC with 8VSB and QAM demodulation: No
• ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding: No
• NTSC Video decoding via Video: No
• Progressive Scan Video: No
• Remote Control: VIZIO VR15
• Panel Lamp Life (typical): 50,000 hours
• Voltage Range: 240Vac at 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 111W, <0.37W Standby
• Wall Mount Hole Pattern: VESA standard 200mm x 200mm

Learn More

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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Product Description

VIZIO's E420VL 42" LCD HDTV delivers full 1080p HD picture quality and superior audio quality at an amazing value. This flat screen LCD HDTV Includes 120Hz refresh rate, SRS TruVolumeTM and SRS TruSurround HDTM audio for advanced virtual surround sound and three HDMI ports to connect up to three HDMI devices to your TV. Exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines to reduce energy consumption.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bang for buck, December 27, 2010

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Joshy H (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: VIZIO E420VL 42-inch Class LCD HDTV 120Hz 1080p (Electronics)

I began my quest for a tv at walmart with a budget of $600-700. I first noticed that this tv's image quality was superior to any of the other standard lcds and superior to most of the LED tvs that were hanging on the wall at twice the price. Since it was Walmart, and they are notorious for having crappy tv feeds, I took this with a grain of salt and decided I would visit another walmart to see if the quality differences were the same. They were. I couldn't believe how natural the sharpness of the E420VL was at this pricepoint. I'm a photographer so my eye is trained to spot sharpening artifacts (halos, etc) and this tv had none. The picture had awesome definition with the sharpness set to 1, which is fantastic. Another thing I noticed were the natural looking reds. One thing I've never liked about LCD tvs is the over-blown reds that are almost fluorescent looking. The colors of this Vizio looked like a CRT monitor. I thought to myself "the image quality is good but how will it handle blu-ray or fast-moving video?" I got online and found only positive reviews so I decided to check out more tvs at Sam's and BestBuy before making a final decision. After looking at both places, I just couldn't find a TV with better image quality for under $1500 bucks. Even some of the "higher-end" vizios didn't have the picture quality that E420VL has. I'm a very skeptical person so I just found it really hard to swallow that this TV would have look this good at this price point. I was aware of Vizio's quality control issues in the past but having read a lot of reviews on this particular model, I couldn't find the negative reviews that have plagued certain Vizio models. To make a long story short, I went back to Wal-Mart and bought the E420VL for under $600 bucks. A few tweaks later, I love this thing. Here are a couple of settings that I use on my to get a phenomenal picture:

Picture Mode: Movie
Brightness: 47

under Advanced Picture:
Smooth Motion Effect: Low
Real Cinema Mode: Precision (The combo of low Motion Effect and Precision reduces the Soap Opera Effect inherent to 120hz or higher TVs)
Adaptive Luma: Extend (more detail in dark areas; this combined with 47 brightness created a natural-looking high-contrast picture)

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, August 3, 2010

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Jacob M. Kroon "Stretch" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VIZIO E420VL 42-inch Class LCD HDTV 120Hz 1080p (Electronics)

I work for a Cable TV company installing so ive seen LCD tv's at there best and worst. This is definetly a top tier tv. 480 analog and digital pics have very little distortion and blur. The hi def is amazing. So crisp and vivid. I am very impressed with the tv for its price, and image quality.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic TV, October 5, 2010

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lottscarson - See all my reviews

This review is from: VIZIO E420VL 42-inch Class LCD HDTV 120Hz 1080p (Electronics)

I generally only write a review if I'm either incredibly disappointed or incredibly impressed with something... Fortunately, this TV falls into the later category... I am definitely very impressed with this TV. I didn't buy it from Amazon (it was $600 at Costco when I got it), so I can't comment on delivery/etc, but I can comment on the quality of the product. It's amazing. I've connected multiple devices to the TV; Blu-Ray, PS3, XBox360, Upconverted DVD, HD Cable, etc... Everything looks great. The menus are very easily navigable, and I've haven't had to adjust anything since the first day that I've had it. 1080p sources really do look amazing (and 720p is NOTHING to sneeze at)... I really have nothing bad to say about this TV. My PS3 and XBox360 look incredible. Highly recommended, man!