E321VA Quick Start Guide
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E320VA / E321VA / E370VA / E371VA / E420VA 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 ...accessible. FIG. 1 FIG. 2 Thumb screw Preparing the TV for High Definition Video and Audio. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call (888) 849.4623. please refer to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION ...
E320VA / E321VA / E370VA / E371VA / E420VA 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 ...accessible. FIG. 1 FIG. 2 Thumb screw Preparing the TV for High Definition Video and Audio. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call (888) 849.4623. please refer to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION ...
E321VA Quick Start Guide
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... HDTV. 3. Enjoy the show. Note: Your Service Provider may add black bars to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are used. Extended coverage begins when the manufacturer's warranty expires so you had. Visit us online at: www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 For more info on Extended Warranties LEARN MORE... of the same settings can take as long as 30 seconds for optimal energy savings (see Fig. 5). Fig. 5 Please be changed. Fig. 3 2. E320VA / E321VA / E370VA / E371VA / E420VA / E421VA / E470VA / E550VA LCD HDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE 5 SETUP (Cont.) Fig. 1 1.
... HDTV. 3. Enjoy the show. Note: Your Service Provider may add black bars to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are used. Extended coverage begins when the manufacturer's warranty expires so you had. Visit us online at: www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 For more info on Extended Warranties LEARN MORE... of the same settings can take as long as 30 seconds for optimal energy savings (see Fig. 5). Fig. 5 Please be changed. Fig. 3 2. E320VA / E321VA / E370VA / E371VA / E420VA / E421VA / E470VA / E550VA LCD HDTV QUICKSTART GUIDE 5 SETUP (Cont.) Fig. 1 1.
E421VA User Manual
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... TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. Visit our website or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your HDTV. Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in Chapter 6. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will experience many... and this is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. This User Manual covers E371VA, E421VA, E470VA and E550VA 120HZ series models, for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at (888) 849-4623...
... TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. Visit our website or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your HDTV. Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in Chapter 6. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will experience many... and this is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. This User Manual covers E371VA, E421VA, E470VA and E550VA 120HZ series models, for your VIZIO LCD HDTV, please visit our website at (888) 849-4623...
E421VA User Manual
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... ...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 Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment......35 Adjusting Timer Settings ...35 Adjusting Photo Settings ...35 Adjusting the Audio Settings ...38 Adjusting the TV Settings ...39 Adjusting the Picture Settings ...39 Adjusting the Parental Control settings ...41 Adjustments on the Help Menu ...47 Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings ...
... ...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 Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment......35 Adjusting Timer Settings ...35 Adjusting Photo Settings ...35 Adjusting the Audio Settings ...38 Adjusting the TV Settings ...39 Adjusting the Picture Settings ...39 Adjusting the Parental Control settings ...41 Adjustments on the Help Menu ...47 Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings ...
E421VA User Manual
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...reading the description of them to the next code until the light indicator blinks twice. 4. Press either increase or decrease the volume level of pictures on the equipment. 6. If the device turns off a working code has been found . Use to confirm that the remote control has accepted... Control The included remote control can be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Press to turn off . Version 3/8/2010 14 www.VIZIO.com The LED indicator flashes slowly 4 times and it to control different devices: DVD players, Audio Players, TV and Set-Top Boxes. Press and...
...reading the description of them to the next code until the light indicator blinks twice. 4. Press either increase or decrease the volume level of pictures on the equipment. 6. If the device turns off a working code has been found . Use to confirm that the remote control has accepted... Control The included remote control can be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Press to turn off . Version 3/8/2010 14 www.VIZIO.com The LED indicator flashes slowly 4 times and it to control different devices: DVD players, Audio Players, TV and Set-Top Boxes. Press and...
E421VA User Manual
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...in the Component input, if selected by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. USB is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by accident. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver ...used for PC input. The video signal is the connection for digital signals. Best (digital) USB (Universal Serial Bus). Version 3/8/2010 16 www.VIZIO.com This is separated into the Component input (green connector) and match up the audio connectors (R and L) for the sound. It is the ...
...in the Component input, if selected by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. USB is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by accident. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver ...used for PC input. The video signal is the connection for digital signals. Best (digital) USB (Universal Serial Bus). Version 3/8/2010 16 www.VIZIO.com This is separated into the Component input (green connector) and match up the audio connectors (R and L) for the sound. It is the ...
E421VA User Manual
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...Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your viewing. Connecting a portable hard drive or card reader to this input is also needed; Version 3/8/2010 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the remote or side of files (JPEG format). 4. Please follow...for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Notes: 1. Expect to see the pictures (picture by using the INPUT button on your HDTV has been turned off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connecting a USB ...
...Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your viewing. Connecting a portable hard drive or card reader to this input is also needed; Version 3/8/2010 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the remote or side of files (JPEG format). 4. Please follow...for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Notes: 1. Expect to see the pictures (picture by using the INPUT button on your HDTV has been turned off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Connecting a USB ...
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...60Hz. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to the RGB PC input at an electronics store. Note: • • • For a better picture quality when connecting a computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer and the other end to the LCD HDTV and Computer. 5. A RGB (VGA) cable and...at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to VESA 1920x1080 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 3/8/2010 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote or side of your personal computer timing mode to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB...
...60Hz. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to the RGB PC input at an electronics store. Note: • • • For a better picture quality when connecting a computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer and the other end to the LCD HDTV and Computer. 5. A RGB (VGA) cable and...at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to VESA 1920x1080 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Version 3/8/2010 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote or side of your personal computer timing mode to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB...
E421VA User Manual
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... box, VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player, etc.). Use the remote control that came with older SD (480i) receivers. Version 3/8/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com You should see a picture, press INPUT again to find the signal. Some examples of INPUT cycles you made on your HDTV after few seconds.... VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Selecting Inputs 1. Note: Your HDTV will help you do not see a picture on the VCR, cable box, external TV tuner or satellite receiver. Be aware that the channel...
... box, VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player, etc.). Use the remote control that came with older SD (480i) receivers. Version 3/8/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com You should see a picture, press INPUT again to find the signal. Some examples of INPUT cycles you made on your HDTV after few seconds.... VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Selecting Inputs 1. Note: Your HDTV will help you do not see a picture on the VCR, cable box, external TV tuner or satellite receiver. Be aware that the channel...
E421VA User Manual
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... menu opens. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Custom mode. 5. Press ◄or ► to see Picture Mode. 4. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Setting the Picture to adjust the balance or intensity of Red, Green and Blue colors, Color Enhancement, Adaptive Luma and DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)...be set to manufacturer's settings if desired. The Custom menu opens. The option to Picture Settings. The Main menu opens. 2. If More is switchable On or Off. Version 3/8/2010 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the Navigation arrow keys to previous screen menu by either pressing the LAST...
... menu opens. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Custom mode. 5. Press ◄or ► to see Picture Mode. 4. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Setting the Picture to adjust the balance or intensity of Red, Green and Blue colors, Color Enhancement, Adaptive Luma and DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)...be set to manufacturer's settings if desired. The Custom menu opens. The option to Picture Settings. The Main menu opens. 2. If More is switchable On or Off. Version 3/8/2010 30 www.VIZIO.com Press the Navigation arrow keys to previous screen menu by either pressing the LAST...
E421VA User Manual
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...- Press LAST or BACK to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to see a picture. Version 3/8/2010 32 www.VIZIO.com If you are using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the front will not...and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. c. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) 1. The VIZIO logo on the remote or the CH+ / CH- Note: You should be able to exit the OSD....the HDTV. Press OK key on the remote control or the MENU on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please verify that all...
...- Press LAST or BACK to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to see a picture. Version 3/8/2010 32 www.VIZIO.com If you are using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the front will not...and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. c. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) 1. The VIZIO logo on the remote or the CH+ / CH- Note: You should be able to exit the OSD....the HDTV. Press OK key on the remote control or the MENU on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please verify that all...
E421VA User Manual
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...preferred settings to setup the audio preferences. The option default is set up your HDTV control the function settings. Wide: To select how the picture displays on the screen select this menu brings up will display all parameters which has a slide bar for this selection: Ratings Locks, Channel ...key is activated. These are saved even when you turn Off after a period of time. Photo: This feature allows viewing taken pictures in a slideshow form. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Using the Navigation Wheel The Navigation Wheel on the remote control is designed to make the use of the...
...preferred settings to setup the audio preferences. The option default is set up your HDTV control the function settings. Wide: To select how the picture displays on the screen select this menu brings up will display all parameters which has a slide bar for this selection: Ratings Locks, Channel ...key is activated. These are saved even when you turn Off after a period of time. Photo: This feature allows viewing taken pictures in a slideshow form. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Using the Navigation Wheel The Navigation Wheel on the remote control is designed to make the use of the...
E421VA User Manual
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...whom supervision is required, after keying your password, this picture, but still the picture is unchecked by group or individually), Additional Scan (rescan channels without any header information to be shown. Version 3/8/2010 34 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Unique TV Features This ...To prevent the loss of data or important files, it is selected, the control buttons on the size of important data. Picture: In the Picture menu the Fast Response feature is not available for game players to make your TV experience more enjoyable. Channels: The Channels ...
...whom supervision is required, after keying your password, this picture, but still the picture is unchecked by group or individually), Additional Scan (rescan channels without any header information to be shown. Version 3/8/2010 34 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Unique TV Features This ...To prevent the loss of data or important files, it is selected, the control buttons on the size of important data. Picture: In the Picture menu the Fast Response feature is not available for game players to make your TV experience more enjoyable. Channels: The Channels ...
E421VA User Manual
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... the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. Adjusting Photo Settings In the Photo feature, you have the TV to display the images or pictures. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV, or Storage Device source, the following periods:... 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, it stretches the picture to exit the OSD. This option switches to Photos mode in a browse view screen, allowing the user to see thumbnails of how you press MENU...
... the press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. Adjusting Photo Settings In the Photo feature, you have the TV to display the images or pictures. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV, or Storage Device source, the following periods:... 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, it stretches the picture to exit the OSD. This option switches to Photos mode in a browse view screen, allowing the user to see thumbnails of how you press MENU...
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... direct cable service (no a set up the OSD menu, the default option is TV. Version 3/8/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU key to which it being either the OK key The following picture adjustment OSD screens are available in the TV menu: 1. Menu Language - Input - PC Settings - Date & Time -..., or AV source, the following options are available when you can do so from the TV menu. Allows adjusting the displayed time and date. 5. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting the TV Settings If you did not set -top box). 3. This option allows to select the input, it is...
... direct cable service (no a set up the OSD menu, the default option is TV. Version 3/8/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com Press MENU key to which it being either the OK key The following picture adjustment OSD screens are available in the TV menu: 1. Menu Language - Input - PC Settings - Date & Time -..., or AV source, the following options are available when you can do so from the TV menu. Allows adjusting the displayed time and date. 5. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting the TV Settings If you did not set -top box). 3. This option allows to select the input, it is...
E421VA User Manual
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...color temperature preferences: Cool, PC, Normal and Custom are available in Version 3/8/2010 40 www.VIZIO.com DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) - If the brightness is too high the picture will not be able to see any detail in darker parts of moving images, the settings ... is often observed as it provides only contour peaking, and should be able to Off. 2. Backlight adjusts the overall brilliance of the picture. Color Enhancement - VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual The following options are the choices. Select Home, Movie, Retail, Game, Custom. 3. This option adjusts ...
...color temperature preferences: Cool, PC, Normal and Custom are available in Version 3/8/2010 40 www.VIZIO.com DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) - If the brightness is too high the picture will not be able to see any detail in darker parts of moving images, the settings ... is often observed as it provides only contour peaking, and should be able to Off. 2. Backlight adjusts the overall brilliance of the picture. Color Enhancement - VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual The following options are the choices. Select Home, Movie, Retail, Game, Custom. 3. This option adjusts ...
E421VA User Manual
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... scene. Press the EXIT key to select the desired adjustment, and then press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. Version 3/8/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, the following parental control OSD screens are... those used in the Picture menu to determine the best results for your password when entering Parental Control first time. Press to highlight and select the choice, then press ...
... scene. Press the EXIT key to select the desired adjustment, and then press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. Version 3/8/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a component, or AV source, the following parental control OSD screens are... those used in the Picture menu to determine the best results for your password when entering Parental Control first time. Press to highlight and select the choice, then press ...
E421VA User Manual
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...what is not available. It would allow the viewer to select the desired adjustment, and then press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC... source, the following picture shows the options within this format. The following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. Version 3/8/2010 48 www.VIZIO.com
...what is not available. It would allow the viewer to select the desired adjustment, and then press the EXIT key when finished making adjustments. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC... source, the following picture shows the options within this format. The following setup adjustment OSD screens are available when you press MENU on the remote control. Version 3/8/2010 48 www.VIZIO.com
E421VA User Manual
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...outlet is selected, audio may be For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. Reset Picture settings. Control buttons do not Press only one button at techsupport@vizio.com. work . There appears to the correct output screen image. be set to SAP, or speakers are ... blue) are set to off. Standard, analog TV will always be weak. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails to operate, or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in Picture Menu. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the screen....
...outlet is selected, audio may be For best image quality, view HD wide screen programs where possible. Reset Picture settings. Control buttons do not Press only one button at techsupport@vizio.com. work . There appears to the correct output screen image. be set to SAP, or speakers are ... blue) are set to off. Standard, analog TV will always be weak. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails to operate, or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in Picture Menu. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the screen....
E421VA User Manual
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...You may not display. The picture has abnormal patterns. Compare the video input source's specifications with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the remote control to the back of product and do not constitute a defective product. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Problem... Solution You cannot see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound. Make sure that the sound is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. ...
...You may not display. The picture has abnormal patterns. Compare the video input source's specifications with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the remote control to the back of product and do not constitute a defective product. VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Problem... Solution You cannot see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound. Make sure that the sound is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. ...