E321VA Quick Start Guide
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... E421VA / E470VA / E550VA LCD HDTV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (including 2 AA batteries) • Power Cord • User Manual (read Safety Guidelines) • Registration Card • Quickstart Guide • Screen Cleaning Cloth 2 INSTALLING YOUR HDTV We provide professional installation services. Visit www.VIZIO.com for more information about HD programming in the BEST column are OPTIMIZED for Wall Mounting - HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your VIZIO TV and...
... E421VA / E470VA / E550VA LCD HDTV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Remote Control (including 2 AA batteries) • Power Cord • User Manual (read Safety Guidelines) • Registration Card • Quickstart Guide • Screen Cleaning Cloth 2 INSTALLING YOUR HDTV We provide professional installation services. Visit www.VIZIO.com for more information about HD programming in the BEST column are OPTIMIZED for Wall Mounting - HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your VIZIO TV and...
E321VA Quick Start Guide
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.... For channel scan, see Fig. 5). Extended coverage begins when the manufacturer's warranty expires so you need a 3, 4 or 5-digit code. Select the input source for 100% completion. 3. Once Tuner Mode is not available, view Standard Definition from wall or antenna Cannot return to exit the Initial Setup menu (see the above topic. www.VIZIO.com HELP TOPICS PROGRAM YOUR CABLE OR SATELLITE REMOTE Call your HDTV. 3. The Initial Setup menu should fill the screen. Fig...
.... For channel scan, see Fig. 5). Extended coverage begins when the manufacturer's warranty expires so you need a 3, 4 or 5-digit code. Select the input source for 100% completion. 3. Once Tuner Mode is not available, view Standard Definition from wall or antenna Cannot return to exit the Initial Setup menu (see the above topic. www.VIZIO.com HELP TOPICS PROGRAM YOUR CABLE OR SATELLITE REMOTE Call your HDTV. 3. The Initial Setup menu should fill the screen. Fig...
E421VA User Manual
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.... VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your HDTV. Write down the serial number located on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are incorporated under license from your new VIZIO HDTV. This User Manual covers E371VA, E421VA, E470VA and E550VA 120HZ series models, for any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO LCD HDTV...
.... VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your HDTV. Write down the serial number located on your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are incorporated under license from your new VIZIO HDTV. This User Manual covers E371VA, E421VA, E470VA and E550VA 120HZ series models, for any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO LCD HDTV...
E421VA User Manual
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... of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature Version 3/8/2010 2 www.VIZIO.com The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. • The power cord must be sure these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before operating your HDTV. Do not install your HDTV close to a power outlet, power is...
... of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature Version 3/8/2010 2 www.VIZIO.com The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. • The power cord must be sure these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before operating your HDTV. Do not install your HDTV close to a power outlet, power is...
E421VA User Manual
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VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual 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 Programming the Remote Control...14 Searching Automatically for the Codes ...14 Remote Control Range...15 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...15 Inserting the remote control batteries ...15 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote...15 ...
VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual 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 Programming the Remote Control...14 Searching Automatically for the Codes ...14 Remote Control Range...15 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...15 Inserting the remote control batteries ...15 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote...15 ...
E421VA User Manual
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... not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV • 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. Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is required, use one with the stand base. 2. When an extension cord is free of the display.
... not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV • 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. Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that the surface is required, use one with the stand base. 2. When an extension cord is free of the display.
E421VA User Manual
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... on the wall: a. Read the instructions that they are UL/CSA/ETL listed wall mount brackets with your specific wall mount to the screen. c. b. Place your HDTV on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to properly hang your HDTV in the back panel of your HDTV. b. Remove the stand base and neck: a. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Mount your HDTV face down the serial number located on page...
... on the wall: a. Read the instructions that they are UL/CSA/ETL listed wall mount brackets with your specific wall mount to the screen. c. b. Place your HDTV on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to properly hang your HDTV in the back panel of your HDTV. b. Remove the stand base and neck: a. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Mount your HDTV face down the serial number located on page...
E421VA User Manual
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... panel of the screws will depend on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. The length of the TV. The pitch of eight (4) screws holding the base stand to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand. Version 3/8/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting Your VIZIO HDTV...
... panel of the screws will depend on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. The length of the TV. The pitch of eight (4) screws holding the base stand to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand. Version 3/8/2010 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting Your VIZIO HDTV...
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... HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital TV. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual No. Connect your important document files as a precaution to back up your primary source component (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). From left audio and red (YPb/CbPr/Cr for digital video such as a factory service connection for Pr (or Cr) inputs. Connect a storage source (format FAT32) JPEG files (like a DVD Player or set -top box for cable or satellite receiver...
... HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital TV. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual No. Connect your important document files as a precaution to back up your primary source component (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). From left audio and red (YPb/CbPr/Cr for digital video such as a factory service connection for Pr (or Cr) inputs. Connect a storage source (format FAT32) JPEG files (like a DVD Player or set -top box for cable or satellite receiver...
E421VA User Manual
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... commonly used by this remote control. Color-Coded Programmable Keys - MENU - Use to program a different device (DVD, AUDIO SYSTEM, TV and CABLE/SATELLITE BOX) to the Standby DVD, AUDIO, TV and CABLE - Press it to control using this control. Press repeatedly to select the HDMI input. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET - HDMI - Press to cycle through the HDMI inputs. Version 3/8/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com When the OSD menu is most used by other TV settings such as Brightness and Contrast, or turn...
... commonly used by this remote control. Color-Coded Programmable Keys - MENU - Use to program a different device (DVD, AUDIO SYSTEM, TV and CABLE/SATELLITE BOX) to the Standby DVD, AUDIO, TV and CABLE - Press it to control using this control. Press repeatedly to select the HDMI input. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET - HDMI - Press to cycle through the HDMI inputs. Version 3/8/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com When the OSD menu is most used by other TV settings such as Brightness and Contrast, or turn...
E421VA User Manual
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... turn the sound on a USB device connected to the next code until the light indicator blinks twice. 4. CH ▲/▼- Press to control different devices: DVD players, Audio Players, TV and Set-Top Boxes. Pressing this User's manual for the different codes to match the different manufacturers including the codes for 3 seconds. Programming the Remote Control The included remote control can be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Searching Automatically for code as the LAST button. LED...
... turn the sound on a USB device connected to the next code until the light indicator blinks twice. 4. CH ▲/▼- Press to control different devices: DVD players, Audio Players, TV and Set-Top Boxes. Pressing this User's manual for the different codes to match the different manufacturers including the codes for 3 seconds. Programming the Remote Control The included remote control can be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Searching Automatically for code as the LAST button. LED...
E421VA User Manual
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... horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Component. Version 3/8/2010 16 www.VIZIO.com Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. 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 SVideo takes advantage of the...
... horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Component. Version 3/8/2010 16 www.VIZIO.com Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). This video input has separate red, green and blue color components. 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 SVideo takes advantage of the...
E421VA User Manual
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... being viewed. You can select Input, scan channels, change the Language, Set the Date & Time or go through the USB port on the side of this selection: Ratings Locks, Channel Locks, Front Panel Lock, Change PIN and Reset Locks. Picture: This option will take you to set to select the highlighted option. These are : SRS TruSurround HD, SRS TruVolume, Equalizer, Balance, Speakers, Digital Audio Out, Bass & Treble and Reset Audio TV: The TV menu has...
... being viewed. You can select Input, scan channels, change the Language, Set the Date & Time or go through the USB port on the side of this selection: Ratings Locks, Channel Locks, Front Panel Lock, Change PIN and Reset Locks. Picture: This option will take you to set to select the highlighted option. These are : SRS TruSurround HD, SRS TruVolume, Equalizer, Balance, Speakers, Digital Audio Out, Bass & Treble and Reset Audio TV: The TV menu has...
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... Audio menu. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following options are available when you press MENU on the remote control. The SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theatre system. • Auto - This option allows selection of the type of any changes done to play through your stereo amplifier if Optical Out is being used...
... Audio menu. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting the Audio Settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC source, the following options are available when you press MENU on the remote control. The SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theatre system. • Auto - This option allows selection of the type of any changes done to play through your stereo amplifier if Optical Out is being used...
E421VA User Manual
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... instructions available to you press MENU or on the remote control. Allows adjusting the displayed time and date. 5. This option allows to accommodate the signal content. Date & Time - This option allows to select the type of signal input, it being used), this option allows adjusting of display to select the input, it being either the OK key The following picture adjustment OSD screens are available in the TV menu: 1. Input - VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting...
... instructions available to you press MENU or on the remote control. Allows adjusting the displayed time and date. 5. This option allows to accommodate the signal content. Date & Time - This option allows to select the type of signal input, it being used), this option allows adjusting of display to select the input, it being either the OK key The following picture adjustment OSD screens are available in the TV menu: 1. Input - VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting...
E421VA User Manual
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... INPUT button on the remote so that MUTE disappears from the screen Check your digital flat panel TV has video that the outlet is securely connected to operate, or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Check the input connections. Control buttons do not Press only one button at techsupport@vizio.com. Version 3/8/2010 50 www.VIZIO.com Make sure AC power cord is supplying power. Power is displayed in Picture Menu...
... INPUT button on the remote so that MUTE disappears from the screen Check your digital flat panel TV has video that the outlet is securely connected to operate, or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Check the input connections. Control buttons do not Press only one button at techsupport@vizio.com. Version 3/8/2010 50 www.VIZIO.com Make sure AC power cord is supplying power. Power is displayed in Picture Menu...
E421VA User Manual
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... screen modes. Tips for viewing High Definition Content. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Problem Solution You cannot see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound. If you have not mounted it on . Compare the video input source's specifications with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the screen. You can see if this type of your LCD HDTV may be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. Version 3/8/2010 51 www.VIZIO.com signal, the signal...
... screen modes. Tips for viewing High Definition Content. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Problem Solution You cannot see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound. If you have not mounted it on . Compare the video input source's specifications with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the screen. You can see if this type of your LCD HDTV may be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB. Version 3/8/2010 51 www.VIZIO.com signal, the signal...
E421VA User Manual
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... misuse, installation, customer modifications, adjustments, and set-up issues. This warranty does not cover products sold "AS IS", "FACTORY RECERTIFIED", or by VIZIO. Version 3/8/2010 60 www.VIZIO.com To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email: TechSupport@VIZIO.com or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from warranty service or replacement, whichever is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will provide instructions for a period...
... misuse, installation, customer modifications, adjustments, and set-up issues. This warranty does not cover products sold "AS IS", "FACTORY RECERTIFIED", or by VIZIO. Version 3/8/2010 60 www.VIZIO.com To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via email: TechSupport@VIZIO.com or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from warranty service or replacement, whichever is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will provide instructions for a period...
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..., 12 DVI Connecting your Cable Box, 18 Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your Satellite Box, 18 Version 3/8/2010 VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual F FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners, 4 G Glossary, 57 H HDMI Connecting your Cable Box, 17 Connecting your DVD Player, 21 Connecting your Satellite Box, 17 HDMI 1 jack, 12 HDMI 2 jack, 12 I Inputs Antenna, 4 O On-Screen Display, 33 OSD, 33 Brightness Adjustment, 54, 55 Contrast Adjustment, 54, 55 Outputs Using an external Receiver/Amp, 25 P parental control channel block, 41 options, 41, 48 picture settings, 39, 47...
..., 12 DVI Connecting your Cable Box, 18 Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your Satellite Box, 18 Version 3/8/2010 VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual F FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners, 4 G Glossary, 57 H HDMI Connecting your Cable Box, 17 Connecting your DVD Player, 21 Connecting your Satellite Box, 17 HDMI 1 jack, 12 HDMI 2 jack, 12 I Inputs Antenna, 4 O On-Screen Display, 33 OSD, 33 Brightness Adjustment, 54, 55 Contrast Adjustment, 54, 55 Outputs Using an external Receiver/Amp, 25 P parental control channel block, 41 options, 41, 48 picture settings, 39, 47...
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... Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 15 RGB Connecting your PC, 26 S safety instructions, 2 Setting up, 7 sharpness adjusting, 40 speakers turning off and on, 38 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 24 T Technical Specifications, 54, 55 tint adjusting, 40 VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Troubleshooting Guide, 50 tuner mode selecting, 39 TV settings adjusting, 39 TV signal source selecting, 39 TV Stand Attaching, 7 TV tuner settings adjusting, 39 auto search, 39 searching for channels, 39 tuner mode, 39 W Wall mounting, 8 Watching TV Basic connections...
... Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 15 RGB Connecting your PC, 26 S safety instructions, 2 Setting up, 7 sharpness adjusting, 40 speakers turning off and on, 38 S-Video Connecting your DVD Player, 24 T Technical Specifications, 54, 55 tint adjusting, 40 VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Troubleshooting Guide, 50 tuner mode selecting, 39 TV settings adjusting, 39 TV signal source selecting, 39 TV Stand Attaching, 7 TV tuner settings adjusting, 39 auto search, 39 searching for channels, 39 tuner mode, 39 W Wall mounting, 8 Watching TV Basic connections...