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This energy saver also meets ENERGY STAR® 5.3 guidelines. rev 03072012 VIZIO INTERNET APPS® This TV has built-in WiFi for easy set-up, it 's all rights reserved. Our easy to change without notice. © 2012 vizio inc. Movies, TV, music, and friends--it boasts 1080p Full HD and...subject to use app gallery lets you the best of vizio inc. all waiting for a superior picture at an amazing value. E552VLE SMART TV AMAZING VALUE 55" CLASS LCD HDTV WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS® VIZIO's 55" Class LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps® puts the best of their respective owners...
This energy saver also meets ENERGY STAR® 5.3 guidelines. rev 03072012 VIZIO INTERNET APPS® This TV has built-in WiFi for easy set-up, it 's all rights reserved. Our easy to change without notice. © 2012 vizio inc. Movies, TV, music, and friends--it boasts 1080p Full HD and...subject to use app gallery lets you the best of vizio inc. all waiting for a superior picture at an amazing value. E552VLE SMART TV AMAZING VALUE 55" CLASS LCD HDTV WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS® VIZIO's 55" Class LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps® puts the best of their respective owners...
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... Interface are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR rating. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default...
... Interface are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR rating. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default...
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... cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Analog-only TVs should continue to digital-only broadcasting. Analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna now need a converter box to continue to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009. No extra...
... cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Analog-only TVs should continue to digital-only broadcasting. Analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna now need a converter box to continue to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009. No extra...
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... Connection Menu...24 Connecting to a Wireless Network...24 Changing the Advanced Network Settings...25 Testing Your Network Connection...25 Changing the TV Settings...26 Changing the Input Source...26 Setting the Tuner Mode...27 Scanning for Channels...27 Adding New Channels...27 Skipping ... Parental Control Passcode...31 Resetting the Content Locks...31 Changing the Names of the Inputs...31 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language...32 Setting the Time Zone...32 1 Controls and Connections...5 Rear Panel...5 Side Panel...6 Front Panel...7 Remote Control...8 Replacing the Batteries...9 Connecting...
... Connection Menu...24 Connecting to a Wireless Network...24 Changing the Advanced Network Settings...25 Testing Your Network Connection...25 Changing the TV Settings...26 Changing the Input Source...26 Setting the Tuner Mode...27 Scanning for Channels...27 Adding New Channels...27 Skipping ... Parental Control Passcode...31 Resetting the Content Locks...31 Changing the Names of the Inputs...31 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language...32 Setting the Time Zone...32 1 Controls and Connections...5 Rear Panel...5 Side Panel...6 Front Panel...7 Remote Control...8 Replacing the Batteries...9 Connecting...
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Adjusting the CEC Settings...33 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off...33 Using the Help Menu...34 Displaying System Information...34 Resetting the TV Settings...34 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings...35 Using Guided Setup...35 Using the Info Window...36 Using the USB Media Player...37 Using the USB Media......37 Playing USB Media...37 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons...40 Using the VIA Dock...40 Moving an App on the VIA Dock...40 Using VIZIO Internet Apps...40 Adding a New App to the VIA Dock...41 Removing an App from the VIA Dock...41 Creating and Managing User Profiles...41...
Adjusting the CEC Settings...33 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off...33 Using the Help Menu...34 Displaying System Information...34 Resetting the TV Settings...34 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings...35 Using Guided Setup...35 Using the Info Window...36 Using the USB Media Player...37 Using the USB Media......37 Playing USB Media...37 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons...40 Using the VIA Dock...40 Moving an App on the VIA Dock...40 Using VIZIO Internet Apps...40 Adding a New App to the VIA Dock...41 Removing an App from the VIA Dock...41 Creating and Managing User Profiles...41...
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Turn the TV and your device on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc). 2. Set the TV's input to match the connection you used to the TV and the device. 4. DVD/Blu-ray Player Game Console Cable/Satellite Box 3 HDMI ...
Turn the TV and your device on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc). 2. Set the TV's input to match the connection you used to the TV and the device. 4. DVD/Blu-ray Player Game Console Cable/Satellite Box 3 HDMI ...
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3 CONNECTING A PC Your TV can be used to your PC and the PC Audio In port on the back of your TV. Connect an RGB cable (not included) to match the resolution of the TV. This cable transmits video. 2. This cable transmits audio. 3. See Appendix B - Specifications. Set your PC's resolution to your TV as a PC display: 1. Connect a 3.5mm cable (not included) to display output from a personal computer. To use your PC and the RGB port on the back of the TV. Personal Computer 3.5mm Cable (For Audio) RGB Cable (For Video) CONNECTING A PC 11
3 CONNECTING A PC Your TV can be used to your PC and the PC Audio In port on the back of your TV. Connect an RGB cable (not included) to match the resolution of the TV. This cable transmits video. 2. This cable transmits audio. 3. See Appendix B - Specifications. Set your PC's resolution to your TV as a PC display: 1. Connect a 3.5mm cable (not included) to display output from a personal computer. To use your PC and the RGB port on the back of the TV. Personal Computer 3.5mm Cable (For Audio) RGB Cable (For Video) CONNECTING A PC 11
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...You can also open the on-screen menu, press the MENU/OK button on -screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. Using the On-Screen Menu Your TV features an easy-to-use on -screen menu, you...8226; Change the input source • Change the screen aspect ratio • Set up closed captioning • Activate the sleep timer • Adjust the picture settings • Adjust the audio settings • Change network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu 5 NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU To open the...
...You can also open the on-screen menu, press the MENU/OK button on -screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. Using the On-Screen Menu Your TV features an easy-to-use on -screen menu, you...8226; Change the input source • Change the screen aspect ratio • Set up closed captioning • Activate the sleep timer • Adjust the picture settings • Adjust the audio settings • Change network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu 5 NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU To open the...
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Each mode displays the picture differently. Press OK. 3. To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. The TV Settings menu is not large enough to fill the TV's screen, black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. • Wide ... buttons on the top and bottom of these devices with black bars to fit the screen. • Panoramic expands the display image to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. This option is only available when the TV is already formatted for widescreen viewing (1.85:1 or 2.35:1), then black bars will...
Each mode displays the picture differently. Press OK. 3. To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. The TV Settings menu is not large enough to fill the TV's screen, black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. • Wide ... buttons on the top and bottom of these devices with black bars to fit the screen. • Panoramic expands the display image to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. This option is only available when the TV is already formatted for widescreen viewing (1.85:1 or 2.35:1), then black bars will...
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...to see : • Analog Closed Caption for analog (NTSC) TV channels. • Digital Closed Caption for programs that include them . To change each setting. • Text Size - The Digital CC Style menu appears. 3. Change the color of a program's dialogue. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote ...highlight the CC icon and press OK. For example, CC1 may display English captions and CC2 may display Spanish captions. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to manually change the appearance of the text. • BG Color - Closed captions display a transcription of the text. •...
...to see : • Analog Closed Caption for analog (NTSC) TV channels. • Digital Closed Caption for programs that include them . To change each setting. • Text Size - The Digital CC Style menu appears. 3. Change the color of a program's dialogue. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote ...highlight the CC icon and press OK. For example, CC1 may display English captions and CC2 may display Spanish captions. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to manually change the appearance of the text. • BG Color - Closed captions display a transcription of the text. •...
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... Exit. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Sleep Timer icon and press OK. Press the MENU button on -screen menu is set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on... edge type. 4. From the Sleep Timer menu, use the sleep timer: 1. ACTIVATING THE SLEEP TIMER When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after a set period of the closed captions, press the EXIT button on the remote to values that will produce the best picture in the most cases. Use...
... Exit. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Sleep Timer icon and press OK. Press the MENU button on -screen menu is set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on... edge type. 4. From the Sleep Timer menu, use the sleep timer: 1. ACTIVATING THE SLEEP TIMER When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after a set period of the closed captions, press the EXIT button on the remote to values that will produce the best picture in the most cases. Use...
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...each of the picture. Reduces oversaturation of the picture colors. Adjusts the white level of color before adjusting tint. When this setting is displayed. 3. This setting is set to sharpen non-HD (high definition) content; Select Off, Precision or Smooth. • Noise Reduction - Select Off, Low... produce detail that produce a brighter, more vivid picture. • Football, Golf, Basketball, and Baseball modes optimize the picture settings for their respective sports. This option is not available unless Ambient Light Sensor is useful in adjusting the flesh tones in dark ...
...each of the picture. Reduces oversaturation of the picture colors. Adjusts the white level of color before adjusting tint. When this setting is displayed. 3. This setting is set to sharpen non-HD (high definition) content; Select Off, Precision or Smooth. • Noise Reduction - Select Off, Low... produce detail that produce a brighter, more vivid picture. • Football, Golf, Basketball, and Baseball modes optimize the picture settings for their respective sports. This option is not available unless Ambient Light Sensor is useful in adjusting the flesh tones in dark ...
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...picture. Adjusts the average brightness of brightness. Select Auto or Off. • Backlight Control - From the Picture Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to the factory default settings, highlight Reset Color Temperature and press OK. 5. The Color Temperature menu is optimized for the best picture. ... room and automatically adjusts the backlight for television viewing. • Custom allows you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote to manually change the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of the color...
...picture. Adjusts the average brightness of brightness. Select Auto or Off. • Backlight Control - From the Picture Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to the factory default settings, highlight Reset Color Temperature and press OK. 5. The Color Temperature menu is optimized for the best picture. ... room and automatically adjusts the backlight for television viewing. • Custom allows you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote to manually change the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of the color...
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... only.) • Horiz. Press the EXIT button on the remote to highlight Size & Position, then press OK. The Size & Position menu is set to change the setting: • Auto Adjust - Position - Adjusts the width of the display image. (RGB input only.) 5. Adjusts the height of the display image..... • Horizontal Size - Adjusts the vertical (up/down) position of the display image. • Vertical Position - From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. Automatically adjusts display image to the factory default...
... only.) • Horiz. Press the EXIT button on the remote to highlight Size & Position, then press OK. The Size & Position menu is set to change the setting: • Auto Adjust - Position - Adjusts the width of the display image. (RGB input only.) 5. Adjusts the height of the display image..... • Horizontal Size - Adjusts the vertical (up/down) position of the display image. • Vertical Position - From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. Automatically adjusts display image to the factory default...
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..., highlight EQ Mode and press OK. • Reset Audio Mode - Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you have finished adjusting the audio settings, press the EXIT button on -screen menu is displayed. 2. Adjusts the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track. • ...TV Speakers - Turns the built-in speakers on page 24. 22 4. See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on the remote. Adjusts the boost or attenuation of the audio output from the left and right speakers. • Lip Sync - When you ...
..., highlight EQ Mode and press OK. • Reset Audio Mode - Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you have finished adjusting the audio settings, press the EXIT button on -screen menu is displayed. 2. Adjusts the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track. • ...TV Speakers - Turns the built-in speakers on page 24. 22 4. See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on the remote. Adjusts the boost or attenuation of the audio output from the left and right speakers. • Lip Sync - When you ...
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...fluctuations due to highlight Advanced Audio, then press OK. Select Surround or Standard. • SRS TruVolume - Sets the volume control properties 23 for the Optical output when connected to change the setting: • SRS StudioSound HD StudioSound HD™ is displayed. 2. Select Variable to control the external speakers'... RCA (red/white) connectors when connected to control the external speakers' volume from the TV's internal speakers. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to television commercials or channel changes. 5 Adjusting the Advanced Audio...
...fluctuations due to highlight Advanced Audio, then press OK. Select Surround or Standard. • SRS TruVolume - Sets the volume control properties 23 for the Optical output when connected to change the setting: • SRS StudioSound HD StudioSound HD™ is displayed. 2. Select Variable to control the external speakers'... RCA (red/white) connectors when connected to control the external speakers' volume from the TV's internal speakers. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to television commercials or channel changes. 5 Adjusting the Advanced Audio...
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...the Ethernet cable to the factory defaults?" 4. The More Access Points menu, which is a list of your TV is displayed. 3. The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 4. Highlight Yes and press OK. 5. Press the MENU button on the remote. 24 Press the EXIT button on the ... Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your wireless network displayed, highlight More Access Points and press OK. 5 Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. The Network Connection menu is connected to highlight the Network icon and press OK...
...the Ethernet cable to the factory defaults?" 4. The More Access Points menu, which is a list of your TV is displayed. 3. The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 4. Highlight Yes and press OK. 5. Press the MENU button on the remote. 24 Press the EXIT button on the ... Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your wireless network displayed, highlight More Access Points and press OK. 5 Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. The Network Connection menu is connected to highlight the Network icon and press OK...
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...EXIT button on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. To change any of the Change Settings menu. 4. The IP address assigned to change advanced network settings: 1. The subnet mask. • Default Gateway - Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. From the ...'s password, then highlight Connect and press OK. 6. Press the EXIT button on the remote. The Network Connection menu is displayed. 2. The Change Settings menu is not being broadcast: 1. Your alternate domain name server address. 3. Your network's default gateway address. • Pref. 5 To connect ...
...EXIT button on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. To change any of the Change Settings menu. 4. The IP address assigned to change advanced network settings: 1. The subnet mask. • Default Gateway - Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. From the ...'s password, then highlight Connect and press OK. 6. Press the EXIT button on the remote. The Network Connection menu is displayed. 2. The Change Settings menu is not being broadcast: 1. Your alternate domain name server address. 3. Your network's default gateway address. • Pref. 5 To connect ...
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... source you can: • Change the input source • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Adjust the VIZIO logo settings Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source...
... source you can: • Change the input source • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Adjust the VIZIO logo settings Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source...
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...channel from which you want to begin the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel.) 4. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Auto Channel Scan. From the Tuner menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. Wait until the channel scan is 100% complete. Highlight... the channel.) 5. The partial channel search begins. 6. You can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must set the tuner mode. 1. 5 Setting the Tuner Mode If you are using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options. Press the MENU button on the ...
...channel from which you want to begin the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel.) 4. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Auto Channel Scan. From the Tuner menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. Wait until the channel scan is 100% complete. Highlight... the channel.) 5. The partial channel search begins. 6. You can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must set the tuner mode. 1. 5 Setting the Tuner Mode If you are using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options. Press the MENU button on the ...