42" LCD HDTV

MODEL NUMBER: VO420E Model Features:
  • Full HD 1080P
  • ECO HD™
  • Exceeds version 3.0 ENERGY STAR® Specs

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Product Overview

The chic textured finish of this 42” ECO HDTV sets it apart the others. Consuming less energy than traditional HDTVs, it exceeds current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15%. The Full High Definition 1080P resolution and 15,000:1 contrast ratio deliver crystal clear, razor sharp images for an amazing viewing experience.

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.

ECO HD™
ECO HD

ECO HD™ exceeds current Energy Star® guidelines by at least 15% below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

Additional Features Include:

• 42" LCD HDTV (42.2” diagonal viewing area)

• Full High Definition 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution

• 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio for darker blacks

• 8 High Definition inputs, including 4 HDMI inputs

 

 

Tech Specs

SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 42"* 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Viewable: 42.02" Diagonal Integrated
Tuner: ATSC/Clear QAM
Native Panel Resolution: 1920x1080
Signal Compatibility: Supports 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P Video Signals
Colors: 1.06 Billion
Computer Support: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1320 x 768, 1920 x 1080 via VGA
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1
Brightness: 450 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time: 5ms
Viewable Angle: 178° (horizontal and vertical)
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.4845mm (H) x 0.4845mm (V)
SRS TruSurround HD™: Yes
SRS TruVolume™: No
SRS TruSurround XT™: No

 

INPUTS (REAR)
HDMI with HDCP 2
RF Connector for Internal Tuner 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
S-Video: 1
Computer RGB: 1
Composite Video: 1
USB Ports:  
Service Ports:  

 

INPUTS (SIDE)
HDMI with HDCP 1
RF Connector for Internal Tuner  
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
Composite Video: 1
S-Video:  
Computer RGB:  
USB Ports:  
Music (MP3):  
Video (MPG):  
Photo (JPEG):  
Service Ports:  

 

OUTPUTS (REAR)
SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
Stereo Audio: 1
Headphones:  

 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Smooth Motion: No
LED: No
Picture-in-Picture (PIP): No
Picture-outside-Picture (POP): No
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee:  
V-Chip: Yes
3D Comb Filter: No
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 via RF or Composite Video
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
Color Temperature: 6500K, 9300K, 11000K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Speakers: Built-in 2 x 10W Speakers
Panel Lamp Life (typical): 50,000 hours to half the original brightness
Voltage Range: 110~240Vac at 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 150W average, 0.34W standby
Universal Remote: VIZIO Remote Control - VR2

 

WEIGHT
Gross: 47.4 lbs
Net With Stand: 37.4 lbs
Without Stand: 36.6 lbs

 

DIMENSIONS
With Stand: 40.3" W x 27.6" H x 9.6" D
Without Stand: 40.3" W x 26.2" H x 3.86" D
Packaging Dimensions:  

 

CERTIFICATIONS CSA, CSA-US, FCC, Class B

 

COMPLIANCES  

 

WALL MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS
Hole Pattern:  200 x 200
Screw Size:  M6
Screw Length:  20mm
Screw Pitch:  1.0mm

 

VIZIO WARRANTY One year parts & labor. Free lifetime technical support. Free on-site repair on VIZIO Televisions 30" and above.

Customer Reviews

A+++ Review by Jonathon

Planned on buying flat screen for my bedroom for a while, then i came across this deal at walmart for this 42" vizio i fell in love with it got home hooked it up and have only one complaint...oh wait i lied nope this T.V. is a great buy

(Posted on 1/30/10)

Excellent Picture Review by Miss Vick

I purchased this 42" Vizio this past summer and I have been enjoying it ever since! The price was great only $648 at Walmart. Its just big enough but not too big. The picture quality is excellent! I compared it to other more expensive brands side by side in the store and I couldn't see that this tv had any less quality than the others. I will be purchasing the 32" very soon to replace my old tube tv in my bedroom...can't wait:) Buy this tv you won't be dissapointed!

(Posted on 1/22/10)

Awesome TV Review by Ron33843

A few years back my wife and I purchased a RCA 61" HD rear projection. It went out once in warranty and the last time (Christmas night). We moved the 32" Vizio from our bedroom to get by. We then went TV shopping, enough to make you dizzy. We looked at side by side pictures. Did all the price checking. We were more than happy to return to Vizio for our 42", plus it was on sale at Wal-Mart. Out of the box set up and watching all within 10 minutes. What a crisp vibrant picture we have. Great sound to boot, turn on our surround sound and we don't need to go to the movies. Thanks Vizio.

(Posted on 1/17/10)

Amazing TV Review by Lou

I just bought this flat screen tv last friday and set it on our living room. I was so happy when I opened the box and put it up on a new tv console. It looked so nice! I hooked it up myself to our old cable box which is not an HD and the picture looks good. I am so satisfied with this purchase , its our first. We hope we'll enjoy it for many years to come.

(Posted on 1/17/10)

Awesome! Review by tgray96

Great Tv Bought Today, PS3 Looks Great!

(Posted on 1/17/10)

TV Picture Review by Mom

This has got to be the the best picture I have ever seen . So easy to set up and great to look at from any angle.
Keep it up VIZIO.

Shirley

(Posted on 1/10/10)

vizio vizio vizio rock Review by Akuma

VIZIO ROCK? best tv ever- verry verry light excellent picture. great price I love it- the future of tv is VIZIO. hy to every one visit this page god bles happy 2010 - VIZIO EXCELLENT JOB

(Posted on 1/9/10)

LOVE IT Review by Patti

I woke up Jan 1, 2010 and my 31" TV was dead - I ran right to Walmart and snatched up my first flat screen. It is a great picture - I was mesmerized. I set it up myself with cable - not a problem. I LOVE IT - picture looks great, just having a hard time selecting how I want the picture to look regarding ZOOM, PANARAMIC etc

Excellent price - $ 648 (Walmart rocks) - very easy to set up - BEAUTIFUL PICTURE

VERY SATISFIED - GREAT VALUE

Now I just have to wait until the Curtis Mathes TV in the bedroom to die - I'll get another, smaller VIZIO for sure

(Posted on 1/4/10)

aaaaawesome Review by v

first i bought a 42 inch philips picture was great then when the volume was really low u can hear a buzzing noise...very annoying. so i want to walmart and exchange it for a 42 inch vizio and my reaction was WOW ...good job vizio

(Posted on 12/29/09)

YAY VIZIO Review by chelebelle

This was my first flat screen tv purchase. I almost cried when I turned it on!!! What a great TV! Thanks for being such a good value on such an amazing product!

(Posted on 12/26/09)

Love it Review by Jeff

My wife bought me a Vizio vo420e for Christmas 2009.From the time I took it out of the box and hooked it up ,great quality. I love it well worth it. She bought it at Walmart for 649. Well worth the price . Hope to enjoy it for years to come .

(Posted on 12/25/09)

vo420e Review by BLACK

For 55 years I have watched TV with snow in the picture. The other day I bought the Vizio 42" HDTV. The price of $704 with tax was the deal maker. When I set it up with my HD cable box I almost passed out when I saw my first football game in high def. The picture was soo clear that you could almost see the players jocks through their uniforms! The only snow I saw was an actual snow storm on the show. I have a 19" vizio in my room so I'am familiar with the Vizio quality. Verry good picture but a bit too small. The 42" fit my taste verry good. I actually passed up Sony to buy Vizio. The two prices were almost the same. If you are looking for a verry good HDTV at a good price you don't have to look no further than a Vizio. The Vizio name is soo good I bought the Vizio Blue Ray player to go with my 42. AMAZING movie watching experience.

(Posted on 12/21/09)

Excellent Review by KT

My review is almost identical to ED's below. Although I have a 56" Sony rear-projector HDTV in another room (9 yr old, was $4000 at the time), this is the first flatpanel HDTV we bought for casual viewing in the family room. Awesome picture quality.

Was $648 @ Wallmart. There were 5-6 boxes when we picked up one. 10 minutes later they were all gone. Do not spend $800-$900 on another 42" TV (premium is for 120Hz vs 60Hz). This TV will blow you away.

(Posted on 12/20/09)

EXCELLENT PICTURE Review by ED

THIS IS THE FIRST FLAT PANEL HDTV WE HAVE EVER HAD,AND I AM REALLY
WONDERING WHY WE WAITED SO LONG....THE PICTURE IS SO LIFELIKE AND
CRYSTAL CLEAR....THIS IS AN EXCELLENT TV. THIS WAS OUR CHRISTMAS
PRESENT TO EACH OTHER."WHEN MOMMA'S HAPPY,EVERYONES HAPPY."
THANK YOU VIZIO.

(Posted on 12/18/09)

wow Review by ray

This is my first flat panel, one word sums it all up WOW!!!!!!!!!

(Posted on 12/18/09)

about vizio tv Review by Barbara

I just bought the vizio vo420e at walmart what a great picture . The other night I watches Polar Express my god what a picture so clear I thought I was right there thats how clear the picture was....bought on 12/12/09 love love it!!!!

(Posted on 12/17/09)

Great Deal Review by Butchie

Ha Ha Ha. I got mine for $530 .... total price for a good 42 in. LCD.

(Posted on 12/17/09)

Fantastic Review by Seth

This tv is so much bigger than my old 27 inch haha and fantastic picture great buy indeed got it for 648$ and played it on my xbox without a change working right out of the box

(Posted on 12/1/09)

best tv Review by davezim

I brought this tv 11/28/09 for $648.00 my son hook it up boy what a picture. I watch my first movie last nite it was amazing best tv i ever brought. thanks Vizio. dave

(Posted on 11/29/09)

LOVE IT Review by DAVE

BROUGHT FROM WALMART, (5) FIVE STAR PICTURE, GREAT DEAL, EASY SET-UP.

(Posted on 11/27/09)

vizio vo420e Review by Janet

Hi Sir,
We love it, look so big 42'' great picture sharp. Thanks
Janet and Joe

(Posted on 11/20/09)

Vizio, keep it it up!!!!! Review by col. kurtz

Bought my set at walmart 1 month ago, and am very satisfied with the tv. No adjustments needed, plugged in my ps3 and what picture. Looking forward to the led!!!

(Posted on 11/17/09)

best value Review by Larry

This is our second Vizio. We bought a 32 last year. A bit small for our living room so we put it in our bedroom. Bought this 42 from Wal Mart two days ago. Right out of the box, no adjustments needed for our taste. Regular DVD's played on a blue ray look incredible! Watched Troy last night. I think I really saw it for the first time. Can't imagine what the blue ray would look like. Fantastic! Why pay hundreds more? You cannot beat Vizios sets for the value. Outstanding.

(Posted on 11/12/09)

Great Set Review by step

Bought this set at Walmart back in July 2009 on sale for $598.00. I mean how can you beat that? You can't. It is a quality set and for a 42' HD LCD the price could make you think this TV is of low quality. Think again! Vizio is making a quality product and cut prices deep enough to give companies like Sharp and Samsung and Sony, fits. Now Vizio is branching out to other venues apart from the big box stores. Sears sells Vizio as does Target. These guys know what they're doing. If anyone tells you this set is junk (usually videophille snobs) you can tell them that you spent a quarter of what they did and in the process got a TV that has a great picture and suits your needs just fine. Keep up the good work Vizio. Now if you can build a 47" LCD and price it at Walmart for under $850.00 I will buy 2 more right away.

(Posted on 11/11/09)

love it Review by emeralds6

love it ,great price at $648

(Posted on 11/6/09)

I LOVE IT!!! Review by GtrDave

Just got the TV and it's beautiful. Got it for $648 @ Wal-Mart. Picture is amazing and I don't even have my HDTV reciever yet! I did watch a DVD however and it was like seeing the movie for the first time. Very satisfied!!!

(Posted on 10/20/09)

Impressed! Review by Karen

WE PURCHASED THIS TV, PLUGGED IT, MADE NO ADJUSTMENTS AND WOW - WE'RE VERY PLEASED...

(Posted on 10/18/09)

great product Review by fabian

Vizio is the best of the best. High quality picture, very light, just amazing.

(Posted on 10/18/09)

Best TV I've Ever Had Review by Erin

This is the best TV I've ever had. The picture quality is fantastic. Brought at Wal-Mart and the price was the same as Vizio's website. Great deal. I'd recommend this TV to anyone.

(Posted on 10/18/09)

We Love it Review by Barbara

I think it is the best TV. We bought Model VO 420E. So far it is the best TV we have ever owned. If we have to buy another TV it will be a Vizio. Thanks for making a great TV. Barbara Deal

(Posted on 10/17/09)

I like it. Review by Shorty

I have absolutely no complaints. Great picture quality. Warm up is a little slow after it's turned on but whose in a hurry? Don't know if it's an energy saver or not.

(Posted on 10/15/09)

gotta love it Review by Sweetdaddy

The best never rest when it comes to Vizio. Just got me a 42 " . It's all you need the rest follows.

(Posted on 10/10/09)

Awesome Review by Luke

Great product

(Posted on 9/8/09)

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Product Downloads

User Manual: VO420E HDTV User Manual PDF
Quick Start Guide: VO420E HDTV QSG PDF

 

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