vizio m420sv 42 inch class edge lit razor led lcd hdtv with vizio internet apps
internet-ready television internet-ready tvs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content whether it s streaming video from netflix new music from pandora or a quick glance at today s weather forecast . although there is overlap each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services including streaming video and music social networking apps online photo galleries news and financial updates weather info sports scores and a variety of other smartphone-like applications . manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings keeping customers current through firmware updates and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision . learn more about internet tvs how they work what services are offered by different manufacturers and exactly what you ll need to get started at our internet tv 101 customer center . may 2011 get instant access to premium online entertainment through vizio s 42-inch class m420sv . vizio internet apps allows you to tap into an almost unlimited library of movies tv shows music and more with built-in wi-fi and an enhanced two-sided qwerty remote . this tv also boasts 1080p full hd resolution four hdmi inputs for your high-def sources edge-lit razor led backlighting for brilliant clarity in a razor thin design and srs studiosound hd for the immersive audio to match . instant access to premium entertainment in a brilliant led-backlit display . instant connected entertainment 42-inch display with razor led backlighting edge-lit razor led backlighting delivers brilliant clarity vivid color and contrast and an impressively slim form factor of just two inches for the full visual experience . enjoy your high-definition sources in full hd 1080p resolution with a 200 000 1 dynamic contrast ratio for a clear detailed picture with deeper blacks and brighter whites throughout your programming . 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 . the m420sv connects wirelessly over an 802.11 n wi-fi connection or via a built-in ethernet port if you d prefer to your home network . once you re set up you ll enjoy access to internet content such as amazon instant video netflix and vudu for streaming tv shows and movies pandora internet radio for discovering new music your favorite social networking apps like twitter or facebook photo-sharing services like flickr and picasa and the latest news from the associated press and the new york times . with a simple internet connection you ll get all that and plenty more . vizio internet apps gives you a wealth of connected entertainment options . 120hz refresh rate for more clarity during fast-motion video . enhanced qwerty remote the m420sv also ships with an enhanced two-sided remote . up top you ll appreciate one-button access to amazon instant video netlix and vudu . flip it over and you get a full qwerty keypad for easy data-entry search or updating those ever-important social network statuses . 120hz smooth motion 120hz smooth motion technology delivers 120 scenes per second producing an enhanced frame rate for smooth super-sharp viewing for fast-action sports and movies that are free of motion blur . optimal viewing in any light no matter your lighting arrangement you ll always have the best picture possible thanks to built-in ambient light sensing technology . the m420sv automatically adjusts backlight levels based on its surroundings to optimize levels . the result is a balanced picture that will never appear washed out or too bright . four hdmi ports with audio return channel four hdmi ports accommodate your home theater setup blu-ray player gaming console and satellite or cable tv for a wealth of full hd entertainment . these also feature the hdmi 1.4 spec audio return channel meaning you can send audio back to your home theater receiver on the same cable rather than using the separaate s pdif output . built-in ambient light sensing technology ensures you ll have a great picture in any lighting . spectacular surround sound treat yourself to an audio experience to match that hd video . studiosound hd provides immersive surround sound over stereo speakers complete with deep bass and crisp high-frequency details . it also effectively levels abrupt volume fluctuations to deliver crystal-clear dialogue throughout programming . the end result is a complete and truly engaging theater-like experience over the built-in stereo speakers . eco hd vizio s eco hd label means this hdtv exceeds the current energy star guidelines saving you money on your utility bills while limiting your carbon footprint . in addition this display s backlight is more environmentally friendly than other backlighting methods since led edge lights do not utilize mercury an environmentally harmful substance . m420sv select specifications general display size diagonal 42 inch class 42.02 inches viewable backlight type edge lit led resolution 1080p dynamic contrast ratio 200 000 1 refresh rate 120hz response time 5 ms channels speaker output 2 x 10w input outputs hdmi with hdcp 4 component video ycrcb 1 composite video 1 shared with component rf connector for internal tuner 1 ethernet 1 usb 2.0 2 optical digital out spdif 1 weight with stand 29.5 lbs . without stand 26.6 lbs . dimensions with stand 39.4 x 27.2 x 9.0 inches w x h x d without stand 39.4 x 25.0 x 2.0 inches w x h x d what s in the box vizio m420sv 42-inch 1080p led lcd hdtv remote control with batteries documentation vizio 2011 m series comparison series m-0sv m-osr display sizes 42 47 37 panel type edge-lit led 42 led with smart dimming 47 edge-lit led 3d ready -- -- resolution 1080p 1080p contrast ratio 200 000 1 42 2 000 000 1 47 100 000 1 response time 5 ms 5ms refresh rate 120hz 42 240 hz 47 120hz light sensor vizio internet apps wireless lan 802.11 n 802.11 n ethernet hdmi inputs 4 3 pc input usb 2.0 ports 2 2 usb supported formats mp3 jpeg jpeg