VIZIO E420VA 42-Inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Review
I am not a videophile and have pretty basic viewing criteria.
I did a fair amount of research but realized that most of what people were discussing on the forums would be meaningless to me when I got the television home. I looked at televisions in person -- again, to my "untutored" eyes they all looked pretty much the same to me except for one house brand at Best Buys which truly did have an inferior picture even to my non-discerning eyes.
I haven't noticed any sound discrepancy but then I can't remember the last time I actually watched a commercial since I watch everything through TIVO and fast forward through all the crap.
I also don't notice much of a time lag between changing channels and I think any delay is probably relating to a cable box since this changes at the exact speed as my prior set.
It does take about 10 seconds to warm up but that's hardly a huge issue in my life and I don't know whether other LCD sets have the same start up rates.
The set was quite a bit cheaper than an equivalent set bought elsewhere - free scheduled delivery - the guy did attach the stand and turn it on but it was up to me to set up the rest which was fine. Delivery from Best Buy was quoted at .
Vizio seems to be relatively reliable and reliability is somewhat of a crapshoot anyway since my highly rated SONY only lasted 5 years. Given the price differential between this set and its competitors, I'm sure I will be fine with my amortized usage.
It's 60 mz - After researching I determined that my viewing habits had no need for 120 since I don't watch sports. Sound is no better or worse than any television and I might see if I can hook it up to my unused BOSE CD player.
VIZIO E420VA 42-Inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Feature
- 1080p Full HD
- SRS TruVolumeTM and SRS TruSurround HDTM audio for advanced virtual surround sound
- 50,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- Ambient Light Sensing technology
- Universal Remote Control
VIZIO E420VA 42-Inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Overview
VIZIO's E420VA 42" LCD HDTV delivers full 1080p HD picture quality and superior audio at an amazing value. Includes SRS TruVolumeTM and SRS TruSurround HDTM audio for advanced virtual surround sound and four HDMI ports to connect up to four HDMI devices to your TV. Exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines to reduce energy consumption.
VIZIO E420VA 42-Inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Specifications
VIZIO's E420VA 42" LCD HDTV delivers full 1080p HD picture quality and superior audio at an amazing value. This flat screen LCD HDTV features SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround HD audio for advanced virtual surround sound, 50,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites, and four HDMI ports to connect up to four HDMI devices to your TV. Finally, when the unit is turned on the E420VA also exceeds ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines to reduce energy consumption and utilizes built-in ambient light sensing technology, which automatically adjusts backlight levels to the brightness of its surroundings.
 Auto-adjusting sensors provide efficient ambient lighting. |  Experience immersive virtual high definition surround sound. |  Deep blacks and brighter whites via a 50,000:1 ratio. |  Razor sharp clarity via full 1080p High-Def resolution. |
Key Features
42 inches of rich detail, deep contrast and full 1080p in an affordable package.
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- 42-inch LED Backlit LCD 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.
- 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.
- Ambient Lighting is achieved as energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.
- 178/178 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 clear 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 is stylish and enables you to easily control every function of your TV.
- ECO HD exceeds the current ENERGY STAR 4.1, saving you money on utilities, while limiting the impact on our planet.
- Warranty: One year parts and labor, and free lifetime technical support.
Connections
Component, PC and other connections at the rear .
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- HDMI (with HDCP): 4
- Component Plus Stereo Audio: 1
- RF: 1
- USB: 1
- Computer Input (RGB): 1
- SPDIF Digital Optical Output: 1
- Headphones: 1
Dimensions
- TV with stand: 39.74" x 26.71" x 9.99" (WxHxD); 37.48 pounds
- TV without stand: 39.74" x 25.28" x 3.65" (WxHxD); 32.19 pounds
- What size TV should you get?
What's in the Box
VIZIO E420VA 42-inch LCD HDTV, detachable base with four thumbscrews, VIZIO remote (includes 2 AA batteries), user manual, registration card, quickstart guide, power cord, screen cleaning cloth.
HDMI, USB and headphones at the side.
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Technical Specifications
- Screen Size: 42-inches
- Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
- Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Signal Compatibility: 1080P, 1080i, 720P, 480P, 480i
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 50,000:1
- Brightness: 500 cd/m2
- Response Time: 5ms
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Panel Type: CCFL, LCD
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP): No
- Picture-outside-Picture (POP): No
- 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: Yes
- ATSC with MPEG-2 Decoding: Yes
- NTSC Video Decoding via Video: Yes
- Progressive Scan Video: Yes
- Remote Control: Yes
- Panel Lamp Life (typical): 60,000 hours
- Voltage Range: 120 Vac at 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption: 88W, <1W Standby
- Wall Mount Hole Pattern: VESA standard 400mm x 200mm
Learn More
| 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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Customer Reviews
Other things to consider before buying! - mikkblai -
This isn't a horrible TV by any means, picture is decent, and everything works as it should. However... for an 0 TV I have found quite a few things I am very unhappy with, that I didn't really consider before buying.
-the TruSound feature had to be turned off within the first two hours... horrible volume fluctuation at the wrong times...
-from the time you push the power button expect about 15 seconds before you see a picture (seriously I counted)
-once the picture is up...expect another 2-3 seconds for any sound
-the same is true for changing channels, NO QUICK SCANNING, its takes about 7 second start to finish one channel to the next, after you enter the channel about 5 second before it turns, then another second or 2 before there is a picture, and yet another couple seconds before there is any sound. **THIS SEEMS LIKE AN ETERNITY WHEN YOU ARE SWITCHING BETWEEN CHANNELS OR SURFING.
-my other complaint is the volume control... there needs to be at least three more volume numbers between one and 5. One is able to be heard easily from the next room. TWO is already almost too loud if your the only activity in the house. 3,4, and 5 show very little fluctuation in sound, which I wish was the case for 0-3!
Great TV - Chris -
I have to say, I am very pleased with my purchase. I do however agree with the previous poster. The sound fluctuation can be a bit annoying between commercials, inputs, and channels. My last TV did this, so it doesn't bother me too much. Also, there is no sound delay (picture and audio not matching) this was a big concern for me, I have a friend with a 52" Sony Bravia and another with a 47" LG that both are slightly off. For a 42" 1080p less than 0 I couldn't pass this up.
I would recommend if you don't mind changing the volume from time to time.
Vizio e420ev LCD tv - fred@foo -
Overall the TV works OK. The display is excellent however it takes a long time to change between channels and the TrueVolume works opposite of what you would expect. Instead of balancing out the volume between shows and commercials, it enhances the commercials even more to the point that the TV is not useable. You have to mute the commercials or keep changing the volume setting.
Overall, I would not recommend this TV.
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