E321VA Quick Start Guide
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... HD signals using these inputs wherever possible. Insert the base stand into an upright position and place so that the rear connectors remain accessible. MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT TILT MOUNT VMT13-30 SWING MOUNT VMA13-26 *Tested and certified by pressing the Power button on a soft, flat surface. 2. CONNECTION ADVICE PICTURE QUALITY BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE CONNECTION TYPE HDMI DTV/TV BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT RECOMMENDED AV/S-VIDEO...
... HD signals using these inputs wherever possible. Insert the base stand into an upright position and place so that the rear connectors remain accessible. MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT TILT MOUNT VMT13-30 SWING MOUNT VMA13-26 *Tested and certified by pressing the Power button on a soft, flat surface. 2. CONNECTION ADVICE PICTURE QUALITY BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE CONNECTION TYPE HDMI DTV/TV BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT RECOMMENDED AV/S-VIDEO...
E321VA Quick Start Guide
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... Setup menu (see Fig. 4). Once the scan is supplying power. www.VIZIO.com HELP TOPICS PROGRAM YOUR CABLE OR SATELLITE REMOTE Call your provider's instructions to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are used. Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the outlet to determine if you need a 3, 4 or 5-digit code. Once Tuner Mode is no signal and/or turning off after being run once, but press the button slower this time; For channel scan, see Fig. 1). Cable...
... Setup menu (see Fig. 4). Once the scan is supplying power. www.VIZIO.com HELP TOPICS PROGRAM YOUR CABLE OR SATELLITE REMOTE Call your provider's instructions to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are used. Plug another electrical device (like a radio) to the outlet to determine if you need a 3, 4 or 5-digit code. Once Tuner Mode is no signal and/or turning off after being run once, but press the button slower this time; For channel scan, see Fig. 1). Cable...
E421VA User Manual
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.... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. Write down the serial number located on the back of enjoyment from your HDTV. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. This User Manual covers E371VA, E421VA, E470VA and E550VA 120HZ series models, for your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television purchase. We...
.... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. Write down the serial number located on the back of enjoyment from your HDTV. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. This User Manual covers E371VA, E421VA, E470VA and E550VA 120HZ series models, for your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television purchase. We...
E421VA User Manual
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... plug (a plug with your HDTV. Use only a cart or stand recommended by manufacturer or sold with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is always flowing into a grounded power outlet. If your HDTV falls, it from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on the label. Do not place your HDTV in a safe place for the installation, use an adapter to your HDTV close to operate...
... plug (a plug with your HDTV. Use only a cart or stand recommended by manufacturer or sold with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is always flowing into a grounded power outlet. If your HDTV falls, it from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on the label. Do not place your HDTV in a safe place for the installation, use an adapter to your HDTV close to operate...
E421VA User Manual
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... Help Menu ...47 Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings ...48 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...49 Maintenance ...49 Troubleshooting Guide ...50 Telephone & Technical Support ...52 Compliance ...52 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...53 Chapter 6 Specifications ...54 Glossary - 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...
... Help Menu ...47 Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings ...48 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...49 Maintenance ...49 Troubleshooting Guide ...50 Telephone & Technical Support ...52 Compliance ...52 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...53 Chapter 6 Specifications ...54 Glossary - 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...
E421VA User Manual
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... component damage. • If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall, see below for more information on a clean, flat surface. Contact VIZIO for additional information. • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. On the bottom of the display. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Version 3/8/2010 7 www.VIZIO.com Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual...
... component damage. • If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall, see below for more information on a clean, flat surface. Contact VIZIO for additional information. • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. On the bottom of the display. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Version 3/8/2010 7 www.VIZIO.com Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual...
E421VA User Manual
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... serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the back panel of your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Mount your HDTV. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for support. 2. Remove the stand base and neck: a. E421VA E470VA E550VA Screw Size • Screw Length • Screw Pitch • Hole Pattern • Wall Mounting Specifications M6 10 mm 1.0 mm VESA standard 400mm x 200mm E371VA Screw Size • Screw Length • Screw Pitch • Hole Pattern...
... serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the back panel of your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Mount your HDTV. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for support. 2. Remove the stand base and neck: a. E421VA E470VA E550VA Screw Size • Screw Length • Screw Pitch • Hole Pattern • Wall Mounting Specifications M6 10 mm 1.0 mm VESA standard 400mm x 200mm E371VA Screw Size • Screw Length • Screw Pitch • Hole Pattern...
E421VA User Manual
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... panel of the mounting holes is metric M6, .8mm pitch. If you . Remove the total of the screws will depend on the wall for viewing. The length of eight (4) screws holding the base stand to the TV. Carefully remove the stand, pulling the base towards you choose to properly hang your TV. Unplug all cables from the HDTV. 6. To remove the base stand: 5. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting...
... panel of the mounting holes is metric M6, .8mm pitch. If you . Remove the total of the screws will depend on the wall for viewing. The length of eight (4) screws holding the base stand to the TV. Carefully remove the stand, pulling the base towards you choose to properly hang your TV. Unplug all cables from the HDTV. 6. To remove the base stand: 5. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting...
E421VA User Manual
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... red for purchase from your HDTV to your home theater system to play digital audio through your primary source component (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). Connect a storage source (format FAT32) JPEG files (like a DVD Player or set -top box for digital TV. Connect an audio/video source for digital video such as a precaution to transmit digital Audio and Video 6 HDMI content. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual No. Your TV comes with Audio L/R) signal) the video signal (yellow color coded cable) need to be connected to...
... red for purchase from your HDTV to your home theater system to play digital audio through your primary source component (like a hard drive or thumb drive or card reader). Connect a storage source (format FAT32) JPEG files (like a DVD Player or set -top box for digital TV. Connect an audio/video source for digital video such as a precaution to transmit digital Audio and Video 6 HDMI content. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual No. Your TV comes with Audio L/R) signal) the video signal (yellow color coded cable) need to be connected to...
E421VA User Manual
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... turn the TV on your HDTV. INPUT - Version 3/8/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com SKIP BACK, BACKWARDS, FAST FORWARD and SKIP FORWARD - These buttons do not operate your TV, they usually perform cable, satellite and teletext functions. HDMI - Press to the specific device. Once you would like to the beginning. MENU - Use to program a different device (DVD, AUDIO SYSTEM, TV and CABLE/SATELLITE BOX) to display the list of...
... turn the TV on your HDTV. INPUT - Version 3/8/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com SKIP BACK, BACKWARDS, FAST FORWARD and SKIP FORWARD - These buttons do not operate your TV, they usually perform cable, satellite and teletext functions. HDMI - Press to the specific device. Once you would like to the beginning. MENU - Use to program a different device (DVD, AUDIO SYSTEM, TV and CABLE/SATELLITE BOX) to display the list of...
E421VA User Manual
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... see programming information. Searching Automatically for cable and satellite services with your equipment: DVD, AUDIO, TV or CABLE. 3. Number Button Pad - Please, refer to the next code until the light indicator blinks twice. 4. If it goes OFF. LED indicator comes ON. It is not the case and other codes are applicable, please try searching for 3 seconds. Press to select a channel or enter a password. When the Menu...
... see programming information. Searching Automatically for cable and satellite services with your equipment: DVD, AUDIO, TV or CABLE. 3. Number Button Pad - Please, refer to the next code until the light indicator blinks twice. 4. If it goes OFF. LED indicator comes ON. It is not the case and other codes are applicable, please try searching for 3 seconds. Press to select a channel or enter a password. When the Menu...
E421VA User Manual
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... 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 High Definition content TV Coaxial RF. The complete video signal is an interface port designed to connect storage devices holding data (FAT32 format: JPEG for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Expect to see a black/white video in the Component input, if selected by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Best (digital) USB (Universal Serial Bus). VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual...
... 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 High Definition content TV Coaxial RF. The complete video signal is an interface port designed to connect storage devices holding data (FAT32 format: JPEG for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Expect to see a black/white video in the Component input, if selected by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Best (digital) USB (Universal Serial Bus). VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual...
E421VA User Manual
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... to turn off the TV; This option is the default choice when the OSD menu is overshot, then pressing the arrow up the options: System Info and Reset All Settings. CC (Closed Caption): Use this selection: Ratings Locks, Channel Locks, Front Panel Lock, Change PIN and Reset Locks. Version 3/8/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com The ▲ and ▼ arrows make it is used given a total of saving your HDTV control...
... to turn off the TV; This option is the default choice when the OSD menu is overshot, then pressing the arrow up the options: System Info and Reset All Settings. CC (Closed Caption): Use this selection: Ratings Locks, Channel Locks, Front Panel Lock, Change PIN and Reset Locks. Version 3/8/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com The ▲ and ▼ arrows make it is used given a total of saving your HDTV control...
E421VA User Manual
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... (Optical connector) when used with a comfortable and consistent volume level. 3. Speakers - Select to detect either Dolby Digital or PCM audio automatically to play through your stereo amplifier if Optical Out is being used . • Forced PCM - 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 following audio adjustment OSD screens...
... (Optical connector) when used with a comfortable and consistent volume level. 3. Speakers - Select to detect either Dolby Digital or PCM audio automatically to play through your stereo amplifier if Optical Out is being used . • Forced PCM - 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 following audio adjustment OSD screens...
E421VA User Manual
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... making adjustments. Version 3/8/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com Select it being either the OK key The following picture adjustment OSD screens are available in the TV menu: 1. Date & Time - Menu Language - Adjusting the Picture Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the following options are available when you press MENU or on the remote control. Channels - VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting the TV Settings If you did not set -top box). 3.
... making adjustments. Version 3/8/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com Select it being either the OK key The following picture adjustment OSD screens are available in the TV menu: 1. Date & Time - Menu Language - Adjusting the Picture Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV source, the following options are available when you press MENU or on the remote control. Channels - VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting the TV Settings If you did not set -top box). 3.
E421VA User Manual
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... www.VIZIO.com If the display still fails to HD because your audio settings. Press the Volume + (Up) key on the remote so that MUTE disappears from the screen Check your digital flat panel TV has video that the outlet is not available view "Standard Definition" from a Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. PC Input: If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to off. No sound. Power is...
... www.VIZIO.com If the display still fails to HD because your audio settings. Press the Volume + (Up) key on the remote so that MUTE disappears from the screen Check your digital flat panel TV has video that the outlet is not available view "Standard Definition" from a Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. PC Input: If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to off. No sound. Power is...
E421VA User Manual
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..., or fluorescent lights. Make sure that the power button is connected to your computer in the On Screen Display (OSD) are connected securely and correctly. 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 your TV is turned on your keyboard to a working input source. Make sure that H Size and V Position in RGB or HDMI mode, press any...
..., or fluorescent lights. Make sure that the power button is connected to your computer in the On Screen Display (OSD) are connected securely and correctly. 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 your TV is turned on your keyboard to a working input source. Make sure that H Size and V Position in RGB or HDMI mode, press any...
E421VA User Manual
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..., installation, customer modifications, adjustments, and set-up issues. Items not covered include but VIZIO will provide instructions for packing and shipping the unit to cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, misuse, signal issues, power surges, and damages from 6:00AM to 9:00PM Monday through Friday and 8:00AM to a VIZIO service center. This warranty does not cover products sold "AS IS", "FACTORY RECERTIFIED", or by VIZIO...
..., installation, customer modifications, adjustments, and set-up issues. Items not covered include but VIZIO will provide instructions for packing and shipping the unit to cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, misuse, signal issues, power surges, and damages from 6:00AM to 9:00PM Monday through Friday and 8:00AM to a VIZIO service center. This warranty does not cover products sold "AS IS", "FACTORY RECERTIFIED", or by VIZIO...
E421VA User Manual
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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...