Vizio E291-A1 Support Question
Vizio E291-A1 Support Question
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Question posted by jtdaniel87 on May 26th, 2014
Tv Mind Of Its Own.
We have a Vizio E291-A1 that while watching the tv it gets a mind of its own and changes the input to cable and starts running through all of the channel numbers without showing anyting on the screen other than the input and channels. Is there an easy fix for this?
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Related Vizio E291-A1 Manual Pages
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 7
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Connecting A Device (E241-A1 12 Connecting A Device (E291-A1 13 Connecting A PC (E241-A1 14 Connecting A PC (E291-A1 15 Connecting an Audio Device (E241-A1 16 Connecting an Audio Device (E291-A1 17
Completing the First-Time Setup 18
Using the On-Screen Menu 19
Navigating the On-Screen Menu 19 Changing the Input Source 20 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio 20 Setting...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 9
... ensure nothing is placed on Stand VIZIO HDTV with Batteries
Power Cord
2 x Phillips Screws
Package Contents 3
TV on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly
secured
Quick Start Guide
Remote Control with Stand
Installing...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 10
...HDM I(B ES T)
1 (AR C)
RGB (PC) A U DIO
RGB PC
DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA
AUDIO O UT
A U DIO OUT
Y /V
Pb /Cb
Pr /Cr
L
R
COM P OS ITE...screen, place the TV on a clean, flat surface. The base install is shown in the installation steps. Note: E241-A1 model is the same for the E291-A1 model.
4
Note: Remove rubber screw covers from the TV base before inserting screws.
Place the TV screen...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 11
...TV on a clean, flat, stable surface. Use only with your TV on a wall, you can scratch or damage the TV.
3. See Appendix A - To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to your TV, you will need a wall mount. 1
Installing the TV... choose is clear of this TV.
5 E241-A1
E291-A1
Screw Size: Screw Length:
...
Specifications for your TV.
2.
Place the TV face-down on ...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 13
...Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver.
Coaxial -
Rear Panel - Component/Composite - USB - E291-A1
7 RGB - Connect HDMI device. PC Audio In - Connect component and composite devices. Connect VGA cable from PC. Connect 3.5mm audio cable from PC. Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. Controls and Connections
Rear...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 14
Side Panel
8 INPUT - MENU - Open the on .
Side Panel
2
POWER - Change input source. Increase or decrease volume level. CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Turn TV off or on -screen menu.
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 19
Connecting A Device (E291-A1)
Your TV can be used (HDMI-1, HDM1-2, etc). E291-A1
13 Verify that your device has a video port that matches an
available port on .
Turn the TV and your device off. 3. BACK OF TV
3
Cable/Satellite Box
DVD/Blu-ray Player
Game Console
AV CABLE
GOOD
• ANALOG • VIDEO (480i)* • STEREO AUDIO
COMPONENT CABLE •...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 21
... back of the TV. BACK OF TV
3
Personal Computer
3.5mm Cable (For Audio) RGB Cable (For Video)
CONNECTING A PC - E291-A1 15 See Appendix B - Connect an RGB cable (not included) to match the resolution of the TV. Connect a 3.5mm cable (not included) to display output from a personal computer. This cable transmits video. 2. Specifications. Connecting A PC (E291-A1)
Your TV can be...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 23
BACK OF TV
Home Audio Receiver VIZIO Sound Bar
BETTER
Optical/SPDIF Cable
GOOD
3.5mm Cable
CONNECTING AUDIO DEVICE - E291-A1 17 Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar. 1. Verify that your device has a audio port that matches an
available port on . 3
Connecting an audio device (E291-a1)
Your TV can output...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 24
... OK and Arrow Up/ Down buttons on the remote to get your preferred language and press OK.
6.
To complete the first-time setup:
1. The TV powers on the remote. The First-Time Setup is complete.
18 Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Start the Channel Scan and press OK.
8.
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 26
... -screen menu is displayed.
3. Input Source Selection TV AV
Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB
4. Watch TV from your desired screen mode and press OK:
• Normal preserves the content's original aspect ratio.
To change the input device:
1. 5
Changing the Input Source
External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can display images in the on the E291-A1...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 32
... when connected to television commercials or channel changes. The Advanced
Digital Audio Out
Off
Audio menu is a feature-rich surround sound solution which delivers an immersive surround sound experience from the TV's internal speakers. 5
• TV Speakers - See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on page 27.
4.
Select Off, Dolby Digital, or PCM. (E291-A1 Only)
Select the...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 33
... remote. Highlight Yes and press OK.
5. To change the input source from the Settings menu:
1. Highlight Input Source and press OK. Highlight the input 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...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 40
... menu is displayed.
2. The on-screen menu is displayed.
4. Using the Help Menu
You can use CEC, you can control your device's audio using the TV's remote control. • Device Discovery... default settings • Access the Setup Wizard
Help System Info Reset TV Settings Clear Memory(Factory Default) Start Setup Wizard
Display System Information EXIT
34 5
Adjusting the CEC Settings ...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 41
... on the remote. This will be reset to the settings will erase any custom settings."
5.
If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all changes you would like to Restore Defaults?
The on -screen menu is displayed.
2.
This will erase any custom settings."
4. Highlight System Info and press OK.
4. Highlight Reset...
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 44
... USB port on your USB thumb drive to turn it on. E241-A1 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to connect a USB thumb drive and view a photo slideshow. Do not remove the USB thumb drive while the TV is on. USB PORT -
E291-A1 Turn the TV off. Doing so may damage the drive.
38
USB PORT -
E291-A1 User Manual - Page 49
... for the best signal. I see "noise" or static on -screen menu are set correctly.
• If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. This up -converted (improved) to change the screen mode. When I change input source, the volume changes. • The TV remembers the volume level on page 20.
43 If...
E291-A1 Quick Start Guide - Page 8
3
Coaxial Cable
4
Back of TV
If you have an external antenna or a cable connection that extends from a wall outlet, connect it to highlight your preferred language. The Setup App is displayed. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. Use the Right Arrow button to go to the next screen. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power button on the remote to the TV with an RF/Coaxial cable.
E291-A1 Quick Start Guide - Page 10
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8
Use the Arrow buttons to the next screen. Use the Right Arrow button to go to highlight the input source that is delivering your TV signal. Use the Arrow buttons to the next screen. Use the Right Arrow button to go to highlight Enable or Disable the Daylight Saving setting.
E291-A1 Data Sheet - Page 1
... slim outer frame design and ultra thin profile - Power and Associates 2012 High Definition Television (HDTV) Satisfaction ReportSM. all rights reserved. VIZIO ranked "Highest in the last 12 months. Images used are more energy efficient than conventional LCD TVs*.
E291-A1
GREAT DESIGN. SLIM FRAME DESIGN
The sleek picture frame design looks great on responses...
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