VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television purchase. This User
Manual covers E371VA, E421VA, E470VA and E550VA 120HZ series models, for any
specific difference between the models please refer to the specification sheets in Chapter
6. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these
instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We
hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD
fill in your registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your
investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service
plans. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. Visit
our website or call us to purchase a plan.
Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV.
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Purchase Date _____________________
VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. dba V, Inc.
HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
and
are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default (Home Use)” setting and this is the
setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling
other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for
Energy Star rating.
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accompanying your HDTV.
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Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible.
Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the
specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock
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Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power
cord during electrical storms.
Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time.
This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges.
Do not attempt to repair or service your HDTV yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may
expose you to high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your
dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Keep your HDTV away from moisture. Do not expose your HDTV to rain or moisture. If water
penetrates into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in
this case may result in fire or electric shock.
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Do not use your HDTV if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug
the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself.
Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is
damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately
and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not install your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your HDTV in
environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.
Follow instructions for moving your HDTV. Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are
unplugged before moving your HDTV.
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When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may
damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When your HDTV will not be
used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord.
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To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.
Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to
leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator.
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If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:
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The power cord fails or frays.
Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV.
Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture.
Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way.
The performance of your HDTV changes substantially.
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Television Antenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and
static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.
Lightning Protection
For added protection of the TV during a
lightning storm or when it is left unattended
or unused for long periods of time, unplug
the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system.
Power Lines
Do not locate the antenna near overhead
light or power circuits, or where it could fall
into such power lines or circuits.
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building
installation.
FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners
The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your
local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive
TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air
TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to
digital-only broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power,
Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles,
VCRs, DVD players, and similar products.
For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as appropriate:
FCC (US Federal Communications Commission)
Phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322)
TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322)
Fax: 1-866-418-0232
E-mail: [email protected]
NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration)
1-888-DTV-2009
Listings of US Television Stations
Note: Your HDTV comes with a built-in tuner capable of processing digital broadcasts. No extra
converter box is needed.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................................2
HDTV Accessories and Services ..............................................................................................................................6
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV................................................................................................................................7
Attaching the TV Stand .............................................................................................................................................7
Wall Mounting Your HDTV ........................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections .........................................................................................................10
Front Panel..............................................................................................................................................................10
Side Panel Controls.................................................................................................................................................10
Rear and Side Panel Connections ..........................................................................................................................11
Remote Control Buttons..........................................................................................................................................13
Remote Control Range............................................................................................................................................14
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ....................................................................................................................14
Inserting the remote control batteries .................................................................................................................14
Using a Cable or Satellite Remote......................................................................................................................14
Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment ............................................................................................................................15
Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box ..................................................................................................................16
Using HDMI ........................................................................................................................................................16
Using Component Video.....................................................................................................................................18
Connecting Coaxial (RF).........................................................................................................................................19
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV.....................................................................................................19
Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV ..................................................................................................................19
Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR..................................................................................................19
Connecting Your DVD Player..................................................................................................................................20
Using HDMI ........................................................................................................................................................20
Using Component Video.....................................................................................................................................22
Using Composite (AV) Video..............................................................................................................................23
Connecting a USB (FAT32 Format) Storage Device................................................................................................23
Connecting an external Receiver/Amp....................................................................................................................24
Connecting a PC (Computer)..................................................................................................................................25
Chapter 4 Setting Up to Watch Television ...............................................................................................................26
Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ......................................................................................................................................26
Selecting Inputs .........................................................................................................................................................28
Using the INFO Guide................................................................................................................................................30
Watching a TV Program..........................................................................................................................................31
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD).......................................................................................................................31
Using the Navigation Wheel....................................................................................................................................32
Unique TV Features ................................................................................................................................................33
Adjusting Settings ...................................................................................................................................................34
Adjusting Timer Settings .........................................................................................................................................34
Adjusting Photo Settings .........................................................................................................................................34
Adjusting the Audio Settings ...................................................................................................................................37
Adjusting the TV Settings........................................................................................................................................38
Adjusting the Picture Settings .................................................................................................................................38
Adjusting the Parental Control settings ...................................................................................................................40
Adjustments on the Help Menu ...............................................................................................................................46
Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings ............................................................................................................47
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................48
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................48
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................................................49
Telephone & Technical Support..............................................................................................................................51
Compliance .............................................................................................................................................................51
FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement............................................................................................................52
Chapter 6 Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................53
Glossary – Standard Definitions..............................................................................................................................58
Chapter 7 Warranty....................................................................................................................................................59
Chapter 8 Index ..........................................................................................................................................................61
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Opening the Package
Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to
protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good
condition and that all of the accessories are included.
Due to the weights and sizes of your HDTV models, we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to
unpack and install the HDTV.
The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the
HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.
IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping.
Package Contents
VIZIO E371VA or E421VA or E470VA or E550VA
Detachable Stand Base
4 Thumbscrews (to attach Stand)
VIZIO Remote Control
Power Cord
Screen Cleaning Cloth
Quick Setup Guide
Registration Card
2 AA Batteries for the Remote Control
Caution: Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV. This may compromise the integrity
of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.
HDTV Accessories and Services
Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately, including:
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Wall mounts
High Definition cables
Extra or replacement remote controls
Sound Bars
Blu-ray DVD Players
VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV.
To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV
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Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV.
For the power consumption of your HDTV, please check the specification sheet for your model in
Chapter 6. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord
must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised.
Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping.
For proper ventilation, you must allow a 1” space between the back of your HDTV and the wall.
Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you do not shorten the
service life of the electronic components.
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Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent
poor ventilation and excessive component damage.
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If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall, see below for additional information.
Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV.
VIZIO offers professional installation. Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 877-
MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com.
Attaching the TV Stand
Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and
size of the TV.
To unpack the TV and stand base:
1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord
from the foam end caps.
2. Remove the two top foam end caps.
3. Remove the stand base under foam end cap.
4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it
face down on a clean, flat surface.
Note: Make sure that the surface is free of
debris to prevent the TV screen from getting
scratched.
To attach the TV stand
base:
1. Line up the stand
neck (attached to the
TV) with the stand
base.
2. Push the stand base onto the stand
neck.
3. On the bottom of the base, insert the
included (Qty. 4) thumbscrews and
tighten it.
4. Move the TV into an upright position.
Caution: Do not apply pressure to the screen or throw objects at your HDTV. This may compromise the
integrity of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.
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Wall Mounting Your HDTV
Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow
the instructions below.
1. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to
have it handy if you need to call for support.
2. Remove the stand base and neck:
a. Disconnect the cables from your
HDTV.
b. Place your HDTV face down on a soft,
flat surface to prevent damage to the
screen.
c. Remove the TV stand base per above
instructions.
3. Mount your HDTV on the wall:
a. Attach your HDTV to a wall mount
(sold separately) using the mounting
holes in the back panel of your HDTV (see illustration at the right).
b. Read the instructions that came with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV.
E421VA
E470VA
E550VA
Wall Mounting Specifications
Screw Size
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M6
Screw Length
Screw Pitch
Hole Pattern
10 mm
1.0 mm
VESA standard 400mm x 200mm
E371VA
Wall Mounting Specifications
Screw Size
Screw Length
Screw Pitch
Hole Pattern
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M6
10 mm
1.0 mm
VESA standard 200mm x 200mm
NOTE: If using wall mounts different from our certified ones, please verify that they are
UL/CSA/ETL listed wall mount brackets with suitable weight specs.
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Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting
Your VIZIO HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose
to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand.
To remove the base stand:
5. Unplug all cables from the HDTV.
6. Place your HDTV face down on a soft and flat
surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent
any damage to the TV.
7. Remove the total of eight (4) screws holding
the base stand to the TV.
8. Carefully remove the stand, pulling the base
towards you.
The TV can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the
back panel of the TV. Please make sure to read the instructions of your specific mount to properly hang
your TV.
The pitch of the mounting holes is 200mm horizontally and 200mm vertically.
The screw type required is metric M6, .8mm pitch. The length of the screws will depend on the thickness
plate being attached to the TV.
To find the perfect mount for your HDTV, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or
call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
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Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections
Front Panel
POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights
white when powered on and it will get dimmer
when powered off.
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR and LIGHT
SENSOR – This is the window through which all
of the remote control signals pass to the sensor.
Point the remote control directly at this window
for the best response to the remote signal.
The light sensor allows controlling the
adjustment of the backlight intensity
automatically by sensing the ambient lighting,
this is a feature selectable through the OSD menu.
Side Panel Controls
(
) – Press this button once to
power your TV on. Press the button
again to power the TV off.
MENU – This button activates the
On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-
menu is active, pressing this button
confirms the selection to be adjusted
or takes the user to the next level of
the menu.
CH ST – Use these buttons to
step up or down the TV channels.
While the OSD is active, these
buttons function as up and down
controls in the OSD menus.
VOL WX – Use these buttons to
increase or decrease to the speaker
volume. While the OSD is active,
these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus.
INPUT (LAST) – Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources
in the following sequence: DTV/TV, AV, COMPONENT, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,
HDMI4, RGB and PHOTO. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the
beginning of the sequence.
Additionally, when the OSD is active, this button allows returning to previous menu level. When the OSD
is not active, this button will show the current input selections.
Note: When using the A/V input (usually, a composite signal) the video signal (yellow color coded cable)
need to be connected to the green jack connector. Expect to see a black/white video in the Component
input, if it is selected by accident.
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Rear and Side Panel Connections
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Connection
SPDIF
Description
Connect an SPDIF Optical cable from your HDTV to your home
theater system to play digital audio through your home speakers.
Connect to an antenna or digital cable for digital TV. For digital TV
DTV/TV
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4
(Cable/Antenna)
Connect your primary source component (like a DVD Player or set
top box) here. From left to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or
Cb), and red for Pr (or Cr) inputs. Use white for left audio and red
for right audio. When using the A/V input (usually, a composite
signal) the video signal (yellow color coded cable) need to be
connected to the green jack connector.
COMPONENT
(YPb/CbPr/Cr
with Audio L/R)
Connect the video from a computer here. Connect the audio (1/8
in. mini plug stereo connector) from a computer here.
RGB PC /PC
Audio
Connect a storage source (format FAT32) JPEG files (like a hard
drive or thumb drive or card reader). It is recommended to back up
your important document files as a precaution to prevent lost of
data. This input is also used as a factory service connection
for authorized personal, unauthorized usage of this
connection to attend service of this equipment will void the
manufacturer’s warranty of the TV.
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USB
Best connection in the field to transmit digital Audio and Video
content. Connect an audio/video source for digital video such as a
DVD multimedia player, a digital set-top box for cable or satellite
receiver system. Your TV comes with four HDMI inputs.
HDMI
NOTE: When using the A/V input (usually, a composite signal) the video signal (yellow color coded
cable) need to be connected to the green jack connector. Expect to see a black/white video in the
Component input, if it is selected by accident.
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Remote Control Buttons
INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV
(called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: DTV/TV, AV
(Composite), COMPONENT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB and USB. Once you
have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning.
POWER (
)—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it
again to return to the Standby mode.
TV—Press to select the TV input.
AV—Press to select the AV (Composite) input.
COMP—Press to select the Component input.
HDMI—Press to select the HDMI input. Press repeatedly to cycle between
both HDMI inputs.
SLEEP—Press to select the Sleep Timer options: Off, 30, 60, 90 or 120
minutes.
WIDE—Press to cycle through the available aspect ratios or screen
formats, the options are Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic and Stretch.
CC (Closed Caption)—Pres to select the Closed Caption option. The
options are: Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC4 for analog signals and Off,
Service1 through Service6 for digital signals when they are being
broadcast.
EXIT— Press to exit from open menus.
Up (▲), Down (▼), Left (◄) or Right (►)
navigation buttons — Press to navigate open
menus, adjust other TV settings such as Brightness
and Contrast, or turn menu options On and Off.
MENU/OK— Press to bring up the OSD menu.
When the OSD menu is up, pressing this key select
the highlighted option in the menu.
VOL ▲/▼—Press to turn the volume up or down.
CH ▲/▼—Press to change the channels up or down.
MUTE
—Press to turn the sound on and off.
LAST— Press to recall the previously viewed channel. When the Menu is
active, press this button repeatedly to go to the previous level or out of the
On Screen Menu completely.
Number Button Pad—Press to select a channel or enter a password.
INFO—Press to display program and channel information.
- (DASH) —Press to insert a dash between the main and sub-channels. For example, channel 28-2 would
be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2.
The following keys do not function on these models:
Pause (II)—Press this button to pause the slideshow when using the PHOTO feature.
Play (►)—Press this button to start playing the slideshow.
Stop ( )—Press this button stop and exit out the slideshow.
GUIDE— Press to display program information. It does not apply to this model, follow the INFO
description to see the programming information.
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Remote Control Range
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The effective range of the remote control is approximately 26 feet (8 meters) from the front of the
receiver window and 13 feet (4 meters) at 45° to the left and right.
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front of your HDTV to send
commands.
Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor.
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions
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Keep the remote dry and away from heat sources and humidity.
If your HDTV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all, check the
batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.
When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them into a fire.
Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it.
Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp
cloth.
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Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
Inserting the remote control batteries
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
2. Insert two AA batteries (included) into the remote control, making sure you match the (+) and (-)
symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment.
3. Re-attach the battery compartment cover.
Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:
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Only use the specified AA batteries.
Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire
risk or lead to personal injury.
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Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire
risk or lead to personal injury.
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Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Keep the batteries away from children and pets.
Using a Cable or Satellite Remote
Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your LCD HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote
to work the LCD HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to
program the remote. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 5-digit code (like most Direct TV units), first try
11758 and then, if that does not work, 10178. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 4-digit code, try 1758 and
then 0178 as an alternative. If your cable or satellite remote uses a 3-digit code (EchoStar or Dish Network for
example), use code 627.
Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control
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Use a soft cloth for cleaning.
If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with
diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to
prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after
cleaning.
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Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment
Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most
advanced for digital signals.
Connection
Quality
(type)
Connector
Description
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). It is the first and
only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video
interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video
source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and
an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television
(DTV), over a single cable.
Best
(digital)
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams
from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage
of the High Definition content.
Best
(digital)
- - - - - - - - -
Good
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard NTSC TV
using antenna or cable.
(analog)
RGB PC (VGA). This video input has separate red, green and
blue color components. The signal carries horizontal and
vertical sync information on the green signal. This is most
commonly used for PC input.
Best
(analog)
Component. The video signal is separated into three signals,
one containing the black-and-white information and the other
two containing the color information. This enhancement over S-
Video takes advantage of the superior picture provided by
progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.
Better
(analog)
Composite. The complete video signal is carried through this
single pin connector. This is the most commonly used video
connection.
Good
(analog)
USB (Universal Serial Bus). USB is an interface port designed
to connect storage devices holding data (FAT32 format: JPEG
for image) files without a need to power off the host (TV) unit.
Best
(digital)
Note: You can use your HDTV Component input to accept A/V signal (Composite) from a source with
A/V out, please plug your video signal (yellow connector) into the Component input (green connector) and
match up the audio connectors (R and L) for the sound. Expect to see a black/white video in the
Component input, if selected by accident.
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Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box
Using HDMI
Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of
the LCD HDTV for optimal results.
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Lengths are available up to 10
Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Best)
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV
Set-Top Box and the other end to the HDMI Input at the
side of the LCD HDTV.
3.
4.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-
Top Box.
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on
the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or
directly by pressing the HDMI button on
the Remote Control.
Note:
•
The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video
source and the digital display for added security and protection.
•
•
If you are already using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the
HDMI1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI2, HDMI3 or
HDMI4 input.
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.
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For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI:
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV
Set-Top Box.
Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to
your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the
HDMI2 Input at the side of the LCD HDTV.
3.
Using an audio cable (1/8’ stereo connector on
the going into the TV), connect the cable to the
audio output connectors associated with the
DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and
connect the other end to the audio
associated with the RGB input
at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
4.
5.
Turn on the power to the LCD
HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
Select HDMI2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by
pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.
Note:
•
The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added
security and protection.
•
•
If you are already using the HDMI2 input for another component, or you do not want to use the
HDMI2 input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI1, HDMI3 or
HDMI connection. The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information
from the audio connectors on the rear of the TV.
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.
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Using Component Video
Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better)
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y
(green color) connector in the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
3.
4.
5.
Connect the PbCb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding
Pb (blue color) connector in the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Connect the PrCr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr
Cr (red color) connector in the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output
connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect
the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component input at the rear of the
LCD HDTV.
6.
7.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or
directly by pressing the COMP button on the Remote Control.
Note:
•
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.
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Connecting Coaxial (RF)
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV.
Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital
cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear
of the LCD HDTV.
3.
4.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV.
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote
or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing
the TV button on the Remote Control.
Note:
•
Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Refer to the program guides, or consult
your cable, satellite or TV station operator.
•
•
information.
Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded.
Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV
1.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV.
2.
Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your
antenna or cable to the DTV/TV
CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the
LCD HDTV
3.
4.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV.
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD
HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.
Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR
1.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR.
2.
Connect the “Output to TV”, “RF Out” or “Antenna Out”
connector on the rear of your VCR to the DTV/TV
CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
3.
4.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR.
Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or
side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing
the TV button on the Remote Control.
Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the “Antenna In” connector on the rear of
your VCR.
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Connecting Your DVD Player
You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component and
Composite inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right
one for you.
Using HDMI
DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be
connected to the HDMI input of you HDTV for optimal results.
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10
Connecting your DVD Player (Best):
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other
end to the HDMI Input at the side of the LCD HDTV.
3.
4.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the
LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the
Remote Control.
Note:
•
If you are already using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the
HDMI1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI2, HDMI3 or
HDMI4 connection.
•
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements
of the product.
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For DVD Players with DVI:
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD
player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input at the side of the
LCD HDTV.
3.
Using an audio cable (1/8’ stereo connector on the
going into the TV), connect the cable to the audio
output connectors associated with the DVI output
on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the
other end to the audio associated with
the RGB input at the rear of the LCD
HDTV.
4.
5.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV
and your DVD player.
Select HDMI-Side using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the
LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote
Control.
Note:
•
If you are already using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the
HDMI input for the DVD Player, you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4
input. The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from the audio
connectors on the rear of the TV.
•
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements
of the product.
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Using Component Video
Connecting your DVD Player (Better):
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
Connect the Y (green color) connector on your
DVD player to the corresponding Y (green
color) connector in the Component input at the
rear of the LCD HDTV.
3.
Connect the PbCb (blue color) connector on
your DVD player to the corresponding PbCb (blue
color) connector in the Component input (yellow
color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
4.
5.
Connect the PrCr (red color) connector on your
DVD player to the corresponding PrCr (red
color) connector in the Component input at the
rear of the LCD HDTV.
Using an audio cable (white and red
connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the
Component output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors
associated with the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
6.
7.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player.
Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or
directly by pressing the COMP button on the Remote Control.
Note:
•
Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements
of the product.
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Using Composite (AV) Video
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD
player.
Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your
DVD player to the Video Y (green color) connector in
the Component input of connectors at the rear of the
LCD HDTV.
3.
Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio
connectors on your DVD player to the corresponding R
(red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in
the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
4.
5.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player.
Select AV using the INPUT button on the
remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by
pressing the AV button on the Remote
Control.
Notes:
1. Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product.
2. Expect to see a black/white video in the Component input, if it is selected by accident.
Connecting a USB (FAT32 Format) Storage Device
1. Connect a thumb drive, directly inserting it into the USB connection or by using an extension (if
thumb drive housing is too big to have it fit in place) cable. Connecting a portable hard drive or
card reader to this input is also possible
2. If your HDTV has been turned off, please turn it
3. The TV will start reading the contents in the
USB device automatically to make sure of
compatibility of files (JPEG format).
on.
4. Please follow the instructions in the Multimedia
section to either see the pictures (picture by
picture or as a slideshow).
Note: This input is also used as factory service port. Please back up important files to prevent lost
of data. Format your device to FAT32 and load your picturefiles, and enjoy your viewing. A high
speed FAT32 storage device is also needed; preferable, new and memory emptied device for a
better performance at least a 1Gb of memory device must be used.
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Connecting an external Receiver/Amp
If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical SPDIF
OUT at the rear of the TV. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter
what input is being used.
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp.
Using an audio cable (optical cable), connect the cable to
the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and
connect the other end to the SPDIF OUT audio optical
connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
3.
4.
Turn on the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp.
Then press the MENU button on the remote control to
bring up the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
5.
6.
Press any navigation arrow button on the remote control
to select the Audio menu.
Press MENU/OK on the remote control to enter the
Audio sub-menu. Press any navigation arrow button and
select SPEAKERS.
7.
8.
Press MENU/OK key to select Off so that the sound from
the TV will now be routed through your Receiver/Amp
system.
Press EXIT key to exit the menu display.
Note:
•
•
Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input.
The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
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Connecting a PC (Computer)
1.
2.
Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer.
Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the
other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
3.
Using a 1/8” stereo cable, connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio
input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV.
4.
5.
Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer.
Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV.
Note:
•
For a better picture quality when connecting a computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer
timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz.
•
•
Refer to your pc computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements
of the product.
A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an
electronics store.
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Chapter 4 Setting Up to Watch Television
Basic LCD HDTV Start Up
1. Connect Audio and Video Cables
Connect audio and video cables
from the desired components to
your HDTV as described in
“Connecting Devices.”
2. Connecting the Power Cable
Connect one end of the power cord
to the power cord connector on the
back of your HDTV. Then connect
the other end into a power outlet.
3. Turning Power On
Press
on the remote control to
turn on your HDTV.
4. Initial Setup
The Welcome Screen showing the
Language screen option. Press ▲
or ▼ to highlight your language,
and then press MENU/OK key to
select it.
5. The Mode Setting screen opens.
Select between Home Mode and
Retail Mode, selecting Home
Mode will give you an opportunity
to save energy. Press the
MENU/OK button. If Retail Mode is
selected by mistake; the next
option will allow you to switch your
selection back to Home Mode.
6. Press the MENU/OK button to
confirm your choice.
7. Next screen will provide you the option to select your Time Zone, press ▲ or ▼ to select your
choice. Press MENU/OK to confirm the selection.
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If your Time Zone observes the daylight savings, the next display will give
the choice to select or no select it. Highlight your choice and press
MENU/OK button to confirm your selection.
8. At this point if you have an outdoor antenna or use a cable service
(No set-top box), the signal source can be selected.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select your input source (Antenna or Cable), then press
MENU/OK button to confirm it. The scanning of the channels will start.
NOTE: Select Cable only if you receive your cable service without a
set-top box.
9. The Channel Scan progress screen opens if you selected Scan. At this point if you are using a
cable or satellite set-top box, please press MENU/OK button to exit this process and use your
cable box to select the channels.
Note: If you select Stop Scan, you can scan channels at a later time
by selecting Channels menu, and then and select the Scan Channels
option in the menu.
10. If you let the TV finishing the
channel scan, the next screen will
give the option to continue.
11. At this point, you can either
let the TV do the final two
steps automatically or press
the MENU/OK key to
continue and finish this
procedure.
Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information
about availability in your area, antenna types, and in which direction to point your antenna. The channel
availability through cable depends on which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM. Consult
your cable operator for more information.
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Selecting Inputs
1. Press INPUT on the remote or on the side of your HDTV
to select the input source that matches the connection
you made on the back of your HDTV. A repeated press
of INPUT cycles you through the options.
2. Turn on your component (cable box, VCR, satellite
receiver, DVD player, etc.). You should see a picture on
your HDTV after few seconds. If you do not see a
picture, press INPUT again to select next signal input.
Repeat the INPUT pressing until the correct input is
found.
Note: If the selected input is RF, your HDTV needs to be on
either channel 3 or 4 to match the channel on the VCR, cable
box, external TV tuner or satellite receiver. Refer to the User’s
Manual of your equipment for details. This type of configuration
is most common with older SD (480i) receivers.
Note: Your HDTV will display the television station or program selected by the cable box, VCR, external
tuner, or satellite receiver. Use the remote control that came with that component to change programs or
channels. If the service being used is the one which setup includes a box with two outputs for two
different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will help you to find the signal. Be aware that the
channel to be selected varies from provider to provider. You may have to call your provider to get the
specific channel when using your HDTV. Some examples of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116.
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Setting the Picture to User’s Preferences
1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Main menu
opens.
2. Press the Navigation arrow keys to select Picture, then
press MENU/OK key. The Picture Settings menu opens.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to see Picture Mode.
4. Press ◄or ► to select Custom mode.
5. Press MENU/OK key to select it.
6. The Custom menu opens. Parameters as Backlight,
Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint and Sharpness are
adjustable, Noise Reduction is switchable On or Off.
Contrast Enhancement, Color Stretch and DCR are
switchable On or Off, Make the desired changes and exit
the menu by
pressing EXIT on
the remote control.
7. If More is selected, then the options are: Color
Temperature which allows to adjust the balance or intensity
of Red, Green and Blue colors, Color Enhancement,
Adaptive Luma and DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) are
switchable options. The option to reset the settings is also
available in this submenu, it allows the modified values to
be set to
manufacturer’s
settings if desired.
Exit the entire OSD
by pressing EXIT
or return to
previous screen
menu by either
pressing the LAST
button on the
remote control or
by selecting the ◄ on top left hand side next to Picture
Settings.
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Using the INFO Guide
Press INFO three times on the remote to display program information for the channel you are watching.
The following information is displayed when the INFO key is pressed:
Date & Time – It shows the current date and time of the day of your local area, as long as the correct
time zone had been selected.
Signal Strength – It displays how strong the signal is being received, it shows as colored bars with green
color indicating a strong signal.
Description – It displays the name of the program being viewed as well as the Parental Control rating, if
Closed Captioned and if it is a digital channel.
Content – It shows the type (480i, 1080i, etc.) signal and what language the program is being viewed.
Channel Information – It displays the header of channel physical address as well as the name of
broadcaster.
Schedule – It displays up to two events.
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Watching a TV Program
Before you start watching TV, please verify that all cables or antenna connections are secure, and the
power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.
1.
2.
Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the
HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from dim to
bright.
There are 3 options for selecting your programming:
a. If you are using an antenna or cable connected
through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can
select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the
remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote
or on the side of the HDTV.
b. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or
satellite set-top box connected by an HDMI cable,
select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on
the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the
remote or on the side of the HDTV.
c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or
satellite set-top box connected by a Component
(YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing
the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or
on the side of the HDTV.
Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of the HDTV connections are
secure and you have selected the correct video input source.
3.
When using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the
remote or the CH+ / CH- buttons on the side of the HDTV
to change the channel. Note: The Channel buttons, on the
side of the HDTV and on the remote, control will not work if
you are watching a program using HDMI, Component and
AV inputs.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)
1. Press MENU/OK on the remote control or the side of your HDTV.
The menu opens.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control or VOL + or VOL – on the
side of your HDTV to highlight a sub-menu option.
3. Press ◄ or ► on the remote control or CH + or CH – on the side
of your HDTV to select the highlighted sub-menu option.
4. Press MENU/OK key on the remote control or the MENU on the
side of your HDTV to adjust the item.
5. Press EXIT when finished making adjustments.
6. Press LAST to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD.
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Using the Navigation Wheel
The Navigation Wheel on the remote control is designed to make the use of the OSD easier for you, as
shown below:
The MENU/OK key functions as a selection button, when the OSD is
already displayed, the function of this key is to select the highlighted option.
The ▲ and ▼ arrows make the access to the displayed options faster, if
the arrow down is pressed and the desired option is overshot, then
pressing the arrow up will take you to the previous option or vice versa.
The ◄ and ► arrows make it easier for the user to adjust values on
parameters or features which has a slide bar for settings.
The remote control or the control buttons on the side of your HDTV control the function settings. The On-
Screen Display (OSD) lets you adjust the contrast, brightness, and other settings. Changes are saved
even when you turn off the TV; Your HDTV has the unique feature of saving your preferred settings to the
input being used given a total of nine different selections. The OSD consists of these menu options:
Timer: By selecting this menu setting, you could set the TV to turn Off after a period of time. The option
default is set to OFF as default, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes are the choices.
Photo: This feature allows viewing taken pictures in a slideshow form. It requires having a USB storage
device such as a portable hard drive or thumb drive or card reader being connected through the USB port
on the side of the TV as long as it is a FAT32 formatted high speed device.
Wide: To select how the picture displays on the screen select this option, the options vary depending on
the selected input and the content of the program: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic and Stretch are the
choices.
Audio: This function encompasses all parameters to setup the audio preferences. The options are: SRS
TruSurround HD, SRS TruVolume, Equalizer, Balance, Speakers, Digital
Audio Out, Bass & Treble and Reset Audio
TV: The TV menu has the options to set up your TV if the original setting
process was skipped. You can select Input, scan channels, change the
Language, Set the Date & Time or go through the PC Settings if computer
is used as the signal source. This option is the default choice when the
OSD menu is activated.
Picture: This option will display all parameters which setting values would
produce the video quality to the end user’s preference. The choices under
this selection are: Ambient Light Sensor, Picture Mode, Backlight, Contrast,
Color, Tint, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Color Temperature, Adaptive
Luma, DCR.
Parental Control: This option covers all requirements to help adults on
preventing children from watching undesirable content or programs. To
obtain the submenu, a four-digit PIN or password needs to be input. These
are the choices and features provided for this selection: Ratings Locks,
Channel Locks, Front Panel Lock, Change PIN and Reset Locks.
Help: Selecting this menu brings up the options: System Info and Reset All
Settings.
CC (Closed Caption): Use this menu to adjust the closed caption being received with program being
viewed.
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Unique TV Features
This HDTV comes with some extra features to make your TV experience more enjoyable. They are
described as follows:
1. Photo: This feature allows using storage devices such as a portable hard drive or thumb drive or
card reader as long as it is a FAT32 formatted device to display the pictures (JPEG files) as a
slide show. Through the Photos menu, you are able to Browse (select which pictures to show and
how to show them using Picture Settings from main menu), View Slideshow (select to start your
slide show) and Slide Settings (select how to display the pictures; Repeat, Shuffle, Full Screen,
Pace and Mode). If the message “No Thumbnail Preview” is shown, it means that the thumbnail is
not available for this picture, but still the picture is available to be shown. Depending on the size
of the picture file and directory, it could take a longer time to display or change the picture .
Note: To prevent the loss of data or important files, it is recommended to use a clean or newly formatted
device or to make sure that the files have been backed up. VIZIO cannot be held liable if proper
measurements and recommendations are not followed to prevent the loss of important data.
Pressing either individual (TV, AV, COMP, HDMI) input keys or the LAST key to exit this feature.
2. Channels: The Channels menu has the following added features: Skip Channel (allows you to
select what channels to skip by group or individually), Additional Scan (rescan channels without
the loss of previous scanned table) and Channel Name Edit (select it to name your favorite
channels as well as these channels which are broadcast without any header information to
preferred names or labels).
3. Picture: In the Picture menu the Fast Response feature is added for game players to improve
picture response.
4. Parental Control: In this menu, the User Control Lock is added to prevent the use of the TV by
individuals to whom supervision is required, after keying your password, this option will be
displayed in the Parental Control menu. If it is selected, the control buttons on the side of the TV
will become inactive (nonfunctional) until this option is unchecked by using the remote control to
turn on the TV and going back to the Parental Control menu.
5. Input: In the TV Settings menu two new features are added: Input Labels (allows you to name
the different inputs according to your preferences).
Reminder: When using the media (Photos) features a USB FAT32 formatted high speed storage device
is needed with at least a storage capacity of 1Gb of memory for better performance of these features.
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Adjusting Settings
When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV, or Storage
Device source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens are
available when you press MENU on the remote control.
Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press
MENU/OK key to select the desired adjustment, and the press the EXIT
key when finished making adjustments. Press LAST or BACK key to
return to the previous screen or repeatedly to exit the OSD.
Adjusting Timer Settings
To have the TV to turn off after a period of time, please select the
Timer option. This option has the following periods: 30, 60, 90 and 120
minutes, it comes with Off as the manufacturer setting.
Adjusting Photo Settings
In the Photo feature, you have the following choices:
The following options are available in the Photos menu:
1.Browse Photos – This option switches to Photos mode in
a browse view screen, allowing the user to see thumbnails
of the photos, if available.
2.View Slideshow – This option switches to Photos mode
and starts the slide show displaying the images in your
USB storage device.
3.Slide Settings – This option allows controlling the
behavior or ways of how you would like to display the
images or pictures. Under these settings, the choices are:
Repeat and Shuffle, Full Screen (it stretches the picture
to fill the screen) and Speed (elapsed time between
pictures).
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Adjusting Wide settings
The following table shows the different screen modes and display sizes according to the content being
sent to the HDTV.
Note: The red lines show the video signal being over scanned.
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The following paragraphs describe in detail the differences of the Aspect Ratio being processed by the
TV:
Normal Mode
The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black
bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV
broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3
Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan-and-scan or full frame.
Wide Mode
When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in
this mode, the display image is stretched proportionately to
fill the TV screen. When watching a widescreen (1.78:1
source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV
screen. If you are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1
source) program or movie, there will still be black bars at the
top and bottom of the screen.
Zoom Mode
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1, 1.85:1, or 2.35:1
source) program or movie, the display image is zoomed
proportionally to fill the width of the screen. The top and
bottom are cut off to remove most of the source material’s
black bars. This mode is good for programs or movies with
sub-titles.
Panoramic Mode
When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in
this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image
is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the
TV screen. The center of the image is not stretched.
Stretch Mode
When watching a widescreen program (1.78:1 source) with black
bars on the sides, the display image will stretch to fill the TV
screen. People will appear wider than they really are. If you are
watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or
movie, there will still be black bars at the top and bottom. This
mode is available only when watching a widescreen program.
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Adjusting the Audio Settings
When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following audio adjustment
OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control.
Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ ► to highlight and select the choice, then press MENU/OK key to select the desired
adjustment, and the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments.
The following options are available in the Audio menu:
1. SRS TruSurround HDTM –- Turn the simulated surround feature On or Off.
2. SRS TruVolumeTM–- When the programming switches to a
commercial or when changing from channel to channel,
volume fluctuations occur. The SRS TruVolumeTM provides
the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level.
3. Equalizer Settings – To adjust the level for different
frequencies of the Stereo audio signal, use this option.
This option is available only if SRSTruSurround HD
feature is Off.
4. Balance – This option
allows for compensation of
one channel (Left or Right
Audio) being higher or lower
than the other in order to
bring stereo effect back into
balance.
5. Speakers – Turn off the
internal TV speakers when
listening to the audio
through your home theater system.
6. Digital Audio Out – This option allows selection of the type
of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when used
with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theatre system.
• Auto – Select to detect either Dolby Digital or PCM
audio automatically to play through stereo amplifier if
Optical Out is being used.
• Forced PCM - Select to output PCM audio to your stereo amplifier if Optical Out is being
used.
7. Bass & Treble– Adjust low and high frequency sounds. You can also adjust for bass and treble
boost or attenuation. This option is available only if SRSTruSurround HD feature is Off.
8. Reset Audio – This option allows the reset of any changes done to these parameters within the
Audio menu.
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Adjusting the TV Settings
If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial
Setup screens or if your setup has changed, you can do so from the TV
menu.
Press MENU/OK key to bring up the OSD menu, the default option is TV.
Select it by pressing either the MENU/OK key
The following options are available in the TV menu:
1. Input - This option allows to
select the input, it being either
DTV/TV, A/V, Component,
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4,
RGB and PHOTO
2. Channels - This option allows to select the type of signal input, it
being either antenna signal (over the air) or direct cable service
(no a set-top box).
3. Menu Language - This option allows selecting the language to
which it is preferred to have the OSD menu and instructions
available to you.
4. Date & Time – Allows adjusting the displayed time and date.
5. PC Settings – If the selected input is connected through RGB
(computer being used), this option allows adjusting of display to
accommodate the signal
content.
Adjusting the Picture Settings
When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the
following picture adjustment OSD screens are available when you
press MENU/OK on the remote control.
Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press
MENU/OK key to select the desired adjustment, and then press the
EXIT key when finished making adjustments.
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The following options are available in the Picture menu:
1. Ambient Light Sensor –This feature allows to adjust the
backlight level accordingly to the amount surrounding ambient
lightening. It is default to Off.
2. Picture Mode - Select Home, Movie, Retail, Game, Custom.
3. Backlight – Backlight adjusts the overall brilliance of the
picture. It does not affect the Brightness (black level) or
Contrast (white level) of the picture. If DCR or Ambient Light
Sensor is activated, backlight adjustment is not available.
4. Brightness – This option adjusts the black levels in the
picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see
the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is
too high the picture will look washed out.
5. Contrast – This option adjusts the white levels in the picture.
If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if
the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in
the bright parts of a picture.
6. Color – This option will help the overall color saturation of
the image being displayed on the screen.
7. Tint – This option adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest
way to set hue is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a
realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle
position is correct.
8. Sharpness – This option setting adjusts the sharpness of
the edges of elements in the picture. It does not produce
detail that otherwise does not exist. This adjustment is helpful
when viewing SD (Standard Definition) sources, as it provides
only contour peaking, and should be at a low setting with HD
sources.
9. Noise Reduction – This option diminishes picture artifacts
caused by the digitizing of moving images, the settings being
Off, Low, Medium and High.
10. Color Temperature – Color Temperature is the
“warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture.
Adjust your HDTV color temperature preferences: Cool, PC,
Normal and Custom are the choices. Custom allows adjusting the Red, Green, and Blue color
levels.
11. Color Enhancement – This option enhances the white levels in the picture.
12. Adaptive Luma – Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average
Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will look too light. This option will lower the
APL to counteract this effect.
13. DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) - DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) automatically adjusts the
contrast between brighter and darker scenes. When activated, adjustment of the Backlight is not
available.
14. Smooth Motiontm – This feature suppresses motion judder. Judder is often observed as a
‘stuttering” of the image when the camera pans across a scene, or there is horizontal motion in
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the scene. Film is typically shot at 24 frames per second. Any time that film is displayed at a
frame rate that is not an even multiple of 24, judder will result. For presentation on a TV, film goes
through a process and comes out at frame-rate of 30 or 60, which are those used in TV.
15. Smooth Motion Demo – This option splits the screen in half, displaying the picture without
Smooth Motion processing on the right half of the screen, and with Smooth Motion processing on
the left half of the screen. This allows you to determine the best results for your settings. Press
the EXIT key to exit demo.
16. Reset Picture Mode – This option allows the user to reset any changed value in the
Picture menu to the factory value without altering other menu settings.
Adjusting the Parental Control settings
When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, the following
parental control OSD screens are available within the Parental Control
OSD menu. Parental Control options are not available when viewing an
HDMI source.
You can restrict certain channel and program viewing by turning on
parental controls. Selected programs, movies and channels can then
be made available only after an authorized password has been
entered. You could select your password when entering Parental
Control first time.
Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press
MENU/OK key to select the desired adjustment, and then press the EXIT
key when finished making adjustments.
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The following options are available in the Parental menu:
1. Ratings Enable – This option allows blocking
channels based on the ratings established by
regulations.
2. Channel Locks – This option allows blocking
channels no matter what content.
3. USA - TV – This option allows blocking of selected TV
or Cable channels based on ratings established for US
broadcasts. Select the desired rating and press
MENU/OK to block (lock) or unblock (unlock).
TV Rating Definitions:
TV Rating Content Definitions
A – All subratings
Y – All children
Y7 – Older children
D – Sexual dialog
L – Adult language
S – Sexual situations
V - Violence
G – General audience
PG – Guidance suggested
14 – Strongly cautioned
MA – Mature audience
FV – Fantasy violence
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4. USA - Movie – This option allows blocking of selected TV or Cable channels based on ratings
established for US broadcasts. Select the desired rating and press MENU/OK to block (lock) or
unblock (unlock).
Movie Rating Definitions:
G
– General audience
PG – Parental guidance suggested
PG-13 – Recommended for children 13 years of age or
older
R
– Mature audience
NC-17 – No one under 17 years of age
X
– No one under 17 years of age
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5. CAN – English – This option allows blocking of selected Canadian English TV or Cable
channels based on age
Movie Rating Definitions:
C
– Children
C8+ – Children 8 years or older
– General programming, suitable for all audiences
PG – Parental guidance
G
14+
– Viewers 14 years or older
18+ – Adults programming
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6. CAN – French – This option allows blocking of selected Canadian French TV or Cable
channels based on age.
Movie Rating Definitions:
G
– General audience
8 ans+ – General – not recommended for young children
13 ans+ – Not suitable for children under 13 years of age
16 ans+ – Not suitable for under 16 years of age
18 ans+ – Adults only
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7. Alternative Rating Region – This is reserved for future use in the event that the parental
control system is ever updated. Your HDTV will be able to receive and update the rating system
to it.
8. Block Unrated Shows – This option allows blocking of
unrated content.
9. User Control Lock – This option allows blocking the
usage of the panel controls on the side of your
HDTV.
10. Change PIN – This option allows creating a new PIN
(password) to use Parental Control Settings menu.
11. Reset Locks – This option allows resetting the
changes made in the Parental Control Settings
menu, using this option there is no need to
individually reset the settings unless it is desired
(except the item of Alternative Rating Region).
NOTE: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.
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Adjustments on the Help Menu
The Help settings menu allows seeing the up to date information
regarding your HDTV as well as the option to reset all values of
the TV parameters and features to defaults (factory) settings.
The following options are available in the System menu:
1. System Info – The display shows information or content
regarding your HDTV.
2. Reset All Settings – Settings are reset to factory
defaults.
Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password, and the previously scanned channels
are not removed.
3. Start Setup Wizard – Select this option to return to the Initial Setup when your HDTV
was used for the first time.
Note: This will reset the Parental Control Password, and the previously scanned channels will be
removed.
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Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings
When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source,
the following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you
press MENU/OK on the remote control.
Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then press
MENU/OK key to select the desired adjustment, and then press the
EXIT key when finished making adjustments.
When selecting CC (Closed Caption), the screen will display what is being
said in the program. It would allow the viewer to follow with a low level on
the volume if the content of the signal or program being viewed carries this
format. Your HDTV will activate this feature allowing the user to follow the
program without disturbing the surrounding people.
The following picture shows the options within this menu. It is
base on the type of content carry by the signal.
NOTE: When a computer is the source, the CC option is not
available.
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Important
1.
2.
Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV.
Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such
chemicals may damage the housing, screen and remote control, and cause paint to peel.
Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control
3.
4.
Use a soft cloth for cleaning.
If the housing or remote control is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with
diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to
prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after
cleaning.
Cleaning the Screen
1.
2.
Use a soft cloth to gently clean the screen.
The screen glass is very fragile. Do not scrape it with any sharp object. Do not press or tap
the screen to avoid cracking. If the screen is heavily contaminated, use a soft cloth
moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display. Wring water out of the cloth
before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a
dry cloth after cleaning.
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Troubleshooting Guide
If the TV fails to operate, or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with
the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the problem. If
the display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-877-698-4946
Problem
Solution
No power.
Make sure the power button is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white).
Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket.
Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the power outlet to verify that
the outlet is supplying power.
No sound.
Press the Volume + (Up) key on the remote control
Check to see if the MUTE symbol is displayed in the lower corner of the
screen. Press MUTE on the remote so that MUTE disappears from the
screen
Check your audio settings. If TV input is selected, audio may be set to
SAP, or speakers are set to off.
If external devices are selected input, check the audio connections.
If the screen is black.
Make sure the power button is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white).
Press the INPUT button on the TV or the Remote.
Check the input connections.
Power is ON but no Make sure any cable attached to the TV is connected to the correct output
screen image.
from a Set-Top Box, DVD, etc.
Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight.
Check Input settings.
Wrong or abnormal colors Check Color and tint settings in Picture Menu. Reset Picture settings.
appear.
Component Input: If any colors (red, or blue) are missing, check the video
cables to make sure they are securely connected.
PC Input: If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video
cable to make sure it is securely connected.
Control buttons do not Press only one button at a time.
work.
Remote Control does not Make sure batteries are inserted correctly
work.
Batteries could be weak.
Make sure you have selected TV on the remote.
There appears to be For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. If
image quality issues.
HD content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source.
Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your
digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV’s and
so you can see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had.
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Problem
Solution
You cannot see a picture.
Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
Make sure that the power button is turned on.
Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input
source.
If your TV is connected to your computer in RGB or HDMI mode, press any
key on your keyboard to “wake” your computer.
You see a distorted picture You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars,
or hear unusual sound.
motorcycles, or fluorescent lights. If you have not mounted it on the wall,
try moving your TV to another location to see if this is the cause of the
problem.
The picture has abnormal Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to
patterns.
the back of your TV.
Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV.
Compare the video input source’s specifications with your TV
specifications.
The display image does If you are using RGB mode, make sure that H Size and V Position in the
not cover the entire On Screen Display (OSD) are set correctly.
screen.
If you are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, use the WIDE
button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes.
You can see a picture but Make sure that the volume is not turned down.
you cannot hear sound.
Make sure that the sound is not muted.
Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and
correctly.
The TV has pixels that are Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of
always dark or colored.
precision technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your LCD HDTV
may not display. Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to
this type of product and do not constitute a defective product.
You see “noise” or “trash” When your LCD HDTV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast
on the screen.
signal, the signal is up-converted (increased) to match your TV’s display
capabilities. Up-converting can cause noise or trash.
You switch to a different The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. If
input and the volume the sound level is higher or lower from another source, then the loudness
changes.
will change.
Tips for High-Definition The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content.
Users.
Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then
RGB.
However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some
image distortions can occur.
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Telephone & Technical Support
Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in
unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem
over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please
contact our Support Department at the number below.
Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence.
For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone.
Tel: (877) 698-4946 Fax: (949) 585-9563
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm
Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call.
VIZIO
Address:
39 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Telephone: (949) 428-2525 Fax: (949) 585-9514
Web: www.vizio.com
Compliance
Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for
each area.
USA
UL
Canada
Germany
UK
CSA
VDE
BASE/BS
Japan
Electric Appliance Control Act
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FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1.
2.
3.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice:
1.
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2.
3.
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such
interference.
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Chapter 6 Specifications
Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.
E371VA
Specifications
Panel
37” Diagonal (37” Diagonal viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio
1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution
Pixel (Dot) Pitch
0.42675mm x 0.42675mm
Display Compatibility 1080p (FHDTV)
Colors
1.06 Billion
Brightness
500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast with DCR
Response Time
Viewing Angle
Inputs
50000 :1 (typical)
5ms (typical)
Horizontal and Vertical 178° (typical)
1x Coaxial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 4x HDMI with HDCP 1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo
Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio (1/8” stereo jack), 1xUSB
Outputs
1x Optical Audio Out (SPDIF),
Features
HDMI v1.3, ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip 2.0, 3D Comb Filter, Freeze,
Picture Enhancement, Dynamic Contrast Ratio Technology, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input,
NTSC Video decoding via Video (AV or Component), Support Motion Enhancement and Motion
Correction, Progressive Scan Video via HDMI, Component or RGB, HDTV via HDMI,
Component or RGB (Set-Top Box required), Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024 x 768, 1920 x
1080 via RGB or 1920 x 1080 via HDMI, Color Temperature Adjustments of
6500K/9300K/11500K, Independent RED/GREEN/BLUE adjustments for Color Temperature
Fine Tuning, Built-in SRS (TruSurroundHD™/TruVolume™) Audio, Supports 1080P (Full HDTV)
, 1080i (HDTV) , 720P (HDTV) , 480P (EDTV) and 480i (SDTV) video signals. HDMI V.1.3,
Dolby Digital Decoding, SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume sound enhancement, USB
Digital (JPEG photo files) Media Player
Speakers
2 x 10Watts speakers, '82 +/-3dB@1m/W
60,000 hours to half the original brightness
Panel Life
Power
Input
IEC Connector for direct power line connection
120VAC at 60HZ
Voltage Range
Power Consumption
79W (Avg), <1W Standby
Environmental Conditions
Operating
Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~6,561 ft
Non-Operating
Dimensions
Net Weight
Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft
35.41” W x 24.30” H x 8.76” D with stand; 35.41” W x 22.92” H x 3.76” D without stand
32.19lbs with stand, 27.78lbs without stand
Gross Weight
Certifications
42.11lbs
UL, FCC Class B, Energy Star 4.0, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A
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E421VA
Specifications
Panel
42” Diagonal (42.02” Diagonal viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio
1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution
Pixel (Dot) Pitch
0.4845mm x 0.4845mm
Display Compatibility 1080p (FHDTV)
Colors
1.06 Billion
Brightness
500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast with DCR
Response Time
Viewing Angle
Inputs
50000 :1 (typical)
5ms (typical)
Horizontal and Vertical 178° (typical)
1x Coaxial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 4x HDMI with HDCP 1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo
Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio (1/8” stereo jack), 1xUSB
Outputs
1x Optical Audio Out (SPDIF),
Features
HDMI v1.3, ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip 2.0, 3D Comb Filter, Freeze,
Picture Enhancement, Dynamic Contrast Ratio Technology, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input,
NTSC Video decoding via Video (AV or Component), Support Motion Enhancement and Motion
Correction, Progressive Scan Video via HDMI, Component or RGB, HDTV via HDMI,
Component or RGB (Set-Top Box required), Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024 x 768, 1920 x
1080 via RGB or 1920 x 1080 via HDMI, Color Temperature Adjustments of
6500K/9300K/11500K, Independent RED/GREEN/BLUE adjustments for Color Temperature
Fine Tuning, Built-in SRS (TruSurroundHD™/TruVolume™) Audio, Supports 1080P (Full HDTV)
, 1080i (HDTV) , 720P (HDTV) , 480P (EDTV) and 480i (SDTV) video signals. HDMI V.1.3,
Dolby Digital Decoding, SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume sound enhancement, USB
Digital (JPEG photo files) Media Player
Speakers
2 x 10Watts speakers, '82 +/-3dB@1m/W
60,000 hours to half the original brightness
Panel Life
Power
Input
IEC Connector for direct power line connection
120VAC at 60HZ
Voltage Range
Power Consumption
79W (Avg), <1W Standby
Environmental Conditions
Operating
Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~6,561 ft
Non-Operating
Dimensions
Net Weight
Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft
39.74” W x 26.71” H x 9.99” D with stand; 39.74” W x 25.28” H x 3.65” D without stand
37.48lbs with stand, 32.19lbs without stand
Gross Weight
Certifications
47.40lbs
UL, FCC Class B, Energy Star 4.0, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A
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Specifications
Panel
47” Diagonal (46.96” Diagonal viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio
1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution
Pixel (Dot) Pitch
0.5415mm x 0.5415mm
Display Compatibility 1080p (Full HDTV)
Colors
1.06 Billion
Brightness
500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast with DCR
Response Time
Viewing Angle
Inputs
50000 :1 (typical)
5ms (typical)
Horizontal and Vertical 178° (typical)
1x Coaxial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 4x HDMI with HDCP 1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo
Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio (1/8” stereo jack), 1xUSB
Outputs
1x Optical Audio (SPDIF Optical)
Features
HDMI v1.3, ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip 2.0, 3D Comb Filter, Freeze,
Picture Enhancement, Dynamic Contrast Ratio Technology, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input,
NTSC Video decoding via Video (AV or Component), Progressive Scan Video via HDMI,
Component or RGB, HDTV via HDMI, Component or RGB (Set-Top Box required), Support
Motion Enhancement and Motion Correction Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024 x 768, 1360 x
768 via RGB or 1360 x768 via HDMI, Color Temperature Adjustments of 6500K/9300K/11500K,
Independent RED/GREEN/BLUE adjustments for Color Temperature Fine Tuning, Built-in SRS
(TruSurroundHD™/TruVolume™) Audio, Supports 1080P (Full HDTV) , 1080i (HDTV) , 720P
(HDTV) , 480P (EDTV) and 480i (SDTV) video signals. HDMI V.1.3, Dolby Digital Decoding,
SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume sound enhancement, USB Digital (JPEG photo files)
Media Player
Speakers
2 x 10Watts speakers, '82 +/-3dB@1m/W
60,000 hours to half the original brightness
Panel Life
Power
Input
IEC Connector for direct power line connection
120VAC at 60HZ
Voltage Range
Power Consumption
88W (Avg), <1W Standby
Environmental Conditions
Operating
Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~6,561 ft
Non-Operating
Dimensions
Net Weight
Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft
44.13” W x 29.57” H x 10.75” D with stand; 44.13” W x 27.96” H x 3.69” D without stand
55.34lbs with stand, 43.37lbs without stand
Gross Weight
Certifications
67.46lbs
UL, FCC Class B, Energy Star 4.0, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A
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E550VA
Specifications
Panel
55” Diagonal (54.64” Diagonal viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio
1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution
Pixel (Dot) Pitch
0.630mm x 0.630mm
Display Compatibility 1080p (FHDTV)
Colors
1.06 Billion
Brightness
500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast with DCR
Response Time
Viewing Angle
Inputs
50000 :1 (typical)
6ms (typical)
Horizontal and Vertical 178° (typical)
1x Coaxial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC), 4x HDMI with HDCP 1x Component YPbPr plus Stereo
Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio (1/8” stereo jack), 1xUSB
Outputs
1x Optical Audio (SPDIF Optical)
Features
HDMI v1.3, ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner, Noise Reduction, CC, V-Chip 2.0, 3D Comb Filter, Freeze,
Picture Enhancement, Dynamic Contrast Ratio Technology, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input,
NTSC Video decoding via Video (AV or Component), Progressive Scan Video via HDMI,
Component or RGB, HDTV via HDMI, Component or RGB (Set-Top Box required), Support
Motion Enhancement and Motion Correction Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024 x 768, 1920 x
1080 via RGB or 1920 x 1090 via HDMI, Color Temperature Adjustments of
6500K/9300K/11500K, Independent RED/GREEN/BLUE adjustments for Color Temperature
Fine Tuning, Built-in SRS (TruSurroundHD™/TruVolume™) Audio, Supports 1080P (Full HDTV)
, 1080i (HDTV) , 720P (HDTV) , 480P (EDTV) and 480i (SDTV) video signals. HDMI V.1.3,
Dolby Digital Decoding, SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume sound enhancement, USB
Digital (JPEG photo files) Media Player
Speakers
2 x 15Watts speakers, '82 +/-3dB@1m/W
60,000 hours to half the original brightness
Panel Life
Power
Input
IEC Connector for direct power line connection
120VAC at 60HZ
Voltage Range
Power Consumption
122W (Avg), <1W Standby
Environmental Conditions
Operating
Temperature: 5°C~35°C, Relative Humidity: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~6,561 ft
Non-Operating
Dimensions
Net Weight
Temperature: -20°C~50°C, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft
51.51” W x 34.32” H x 10.76” D with stand; 51.51” W x 32.50” H x 3.70” D without stand
76.06lbs with stand, 65.04 lbs without stand
Gross Weight
Certifications
94.80lbs
UL, FCC Class B, Energy Star 4.0, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A
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Preset PC Resolutions
E371VA, E421VA, E470VA & E550VA Preset PC Resolutions
If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60HZ for
better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).
See the table below for the factory preset resolutions.
Refresh
(Hz)
H.Freq
(kHz)
V.Freq
(Hz)
Pixel Freq
(MHz)
Resolution
H.Sync
V.Sync
60
75
70
60
75
60
70
75
60
640 x 480
640 x 480
720 x 400
800 x 600
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1920 x 1080
31.469
37.5
N
N
N
P
P
N
N
P
P
59.94
75
N
N
P
P
P
N
N
P
P
25.175
31.5
28.32
40
31.46
70.08
60.317
75
37.897
46.875
48.363
56.476
60.023
66.587
49.5
65
60.004
70.069
75.026
59.934
75
78.75
138.5
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Glossary – Standard Definitions
Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound.
Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen width as compared to its height. For
example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall.
Aspect Ratio (16x9): “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional
TV. For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would be 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall.
Digital TV (DTV): Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain
information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency.
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480P,
in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is the quality used by most DVD
players. EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels.
HDTV Monitor (sometimes called HDTV Ready): A set that can display HDTV programming if you have
a separate HDTV tuner, HD Cable Set-Top Box or HD Satellite Set-Top-Box Receiver.
HDTV Tuner (also decoder, receiver, set-top box): A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV
signals for display. It may be stand-alone or integrated in the set.
High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least
720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and Dolby digital surround sound.
HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels.
Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate set-
top box to receive over-the-air DTV signals.
Interlace Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then
filling the in the even lines (this happens instantaneously).
Plug-and-Play or Digital Cable Ready: A DTV or other device for digital cable consumers that plugs
directly into the cable jack and does not require a separate set-top box. Plug-and-Play TV owners must
obtain a CableCARD from their cable company in order to view scrambled programming services.
Progressive Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively
(progressively).
Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television transmission that may be displayed with fewer
than 480 progressively scanned lines (480P) in 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 format. 480 interlaced (480i) is the quality
of today’s analog TV system.
Source: Buying a Digital Television, CEA, HDTV Guide, 2005
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition (CERC) have made a new tip sheet available for digital
television (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor. The file may be
downloaded online at www.dtv.gov. While you’re there, check out the other useful information in the FCC
is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition.
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Chapter 7 Warranty
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR
Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only
VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use.
If a VIZIO product is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its
sole option and discretion.
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email: [email protected] or via
phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from 6:00AM to 9:00PM Monday through Friday and 8:00AM to
4:00PM Saturday and Sunday, Pacific Time, or visit www.VIZIO.com. Proof of purchase in the form of a
purchase receipt or copy thereof is required.
Parts and Labor
There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. Replacement parts and units may be
new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and units are warranted for
the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service or
replacement, whichever is later.
Types of Service
Units 30” or larger will usually be serviced in-home. In-home service requires complete and easy access
to the unit and does not include de-installation or re-installation of the product. However, in some cases, it
may be necessary to send the unit to a VIZIO service center. VIZIO will cover the transportation charges
to and from the same customer location.
Units less than 30” must be sent to a VIZIO service center. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation
costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer. PRE-AUTHORIZATION
IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY UNIT IN FOR SERVICE.
Any returns to VIZIO’s service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material or a
replacement box and material provided by VIZIO. VIZIO technical support will provide instructions for
packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center.
Limitations and Exclusions
VIZIO’s one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship. Items not covered
include but are not limited to cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, misuse, signal issues, power
surges, and damages from shipping, acts of God, any sort of customer misuse, installation, customer
modifications, adjustments, and set-up issues. Units with unreadable or removed serial numbers, “image
burn-in”, and routine maintenance are not covered. This warranty does not cover products sold “AS IS”,
“FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF
TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, COMMERCIAL
LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CHECK www.VIZIO.com
FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION.
Personal Data
If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information, ALL CONTENTS AND
INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN
WARANTY SERVICE. If this occurs, your product will be restored to you configured as originally
purchased. You will be responsible for restoring all applicable data and passwords. Recovery and
reinstallation of user data is not covered under this Limited Warranty. In order to protect your personal
information, VIZIO recommends that you always clear all personal information from the unit
before it is serviced, regardless of the servicer.
ZERO BRIGHT PIXEL DEFECT GUARANTEE
This policy covers “zero bright pixels” defects for the duration of the limited “ONE YEAR WARRANTY” on
select new product purchases. To determine if this guarantee applies to your product, refer to the
pixel” guarantee on the box.
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Chapter 8 Index
A
F
AC IN jack, 12
Accessories, 6
Adjustments
FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners, 4
Selecting the Screen Size, 57
Volume, 10, 50
antenna
setting as TV signal source, 39
antenna jack, 12
audio settings
G
Glossary, 57
H
HDMI
adjusting, 38, 39
speakers, 38
Connecting your Cable Box, 17
Connecting your DVD Player, 21
Connecting your Satellite Box, 17
HDMI 1 jack, 12
AV In jack, 12
B
backlight
HDMI 2 jack, 12
adjusting, 40
blocking channels, 41
brightness
I
Inputs
adjusting, 40
Antenna, 4
C
cable
O
On-Screen Display, 33
OSD, 33
Brightness Adjustment, 54, 55
Contrast Adjustment, 54, 55
Outputs
setting as TV signal source, 39
channel block
selecting, 41
channels
searching for, 39
Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 49
Co-axial RF
Using an external Receiver/Amp, 25
Connecting for DTV, 20
color temperature
adjusting, 40
P
parental control
channel block, 41
options, 41, 48
picture settings, 39, 47
backlight, 40
Component
Connecting your Cable Box, 19
Connecting your DVD Player, 23
Connecting your Satellite Box, 19
component jacks, 12
Composite (AV)
brightness, 40
color temperature, 40
contrast, 40
Connecting your DVD Player, 24
contrast
sharpness, 40
adjusting, 40
tint, 40
Controls
power connector, 12
Front Panel, 10
Side Panel, 10
R
rear jacks
D
AC IN, 12
DTV
antenna, 12
AV In, 12
jack, 12
DVI
component, 12
HDMI 1, 12
HDMI 2, 12
Connecting your Cable Box, 18
Connecting your DVD Player, 22
Connecting your Satellite Box, 18
power connector, 12
remote control
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installing batteries, 15
Troubleshooting Guide, 50
range, 15
tuner mode
safety, 15
Remote Control
selecting, 39
TV
Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate
settings
your VIZIO TV, 15
RGB
adjusting, 39
TV signal source
selecting, 39
TV Stand
Connecting your PC, 26
Attaching, 7
S
TV tuner settings
adjusting, 39
auto search, 39
searching for channels, 39
tuner mode, 39
safety instructions, 2
Setting up, 7
sharpness
adjusting, 40
speakers
turning off and on, 38
S-Video
W
Connecting your DVD Player, 24
Wall mounting, 8
Watching TV
Basic connections, 27
First Startup, 27
Getting your Programs, 32
T
Technical Specifications, 54, 55
tint
adjusting, 40
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