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... use of your TV may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for long period of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. Operating your TV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power...be placed on the power cord may be used for repair. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to rain or moisture. E551VA • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Any other moisture. - If your TV to persons. Incorrect polarities may function abnormally....
... use of your TV may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for long period of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. Operating your TV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power...be placed on the power cord may be used for repair. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to rain or moisture. E551VA • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Any other moisture. - If your TV to persons. Incorrect polarities may function abnormally....
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... Contents 1 Installing the TV 1 Installing the TV Stand 1 Installing the TV on a Wall 2 Controls and Connections 3 Rear Panel Inputs 3 Right Side Panel 4 Front Panel 4 Remote Control (Back 4 Remote Control 5 VIA Shortcut Buttons 6 Replacing the Batteries 6 Connecting Your Devices 7 Before You Begin 7 Connecting Your Devices 7 Setting Up Your Network Connection 9 Connecting to A Wired...
... Contents 1 Installing the TV 1 Installing the TV Stand 1 Installing the TV on a Wall 2 Controls and Connections 3 Rear Panel Inputs 3 Right Side Panel 4 Front Panel 4 Remote Control (Back 4 Remote Control 5 VIA Shortcut Buttons 6 Replacing the Batteries 6 Connecting Your Devices 7 Before You Begin 7 Connecting Your Devices 7 Setting Up Your Network Connection 9 Connecting to A Wired...
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... the USB Media Player 31 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 Playing USB Media 31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps 34 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 34 Using the VIA Dock 34 Moving an App on the ... There is no sound 38 The colors on the TV don't look right 38 The buttons on the remote aren't working 38 The image quality is not good 38 The picture is distorted 39 The display image ...does not cover the entire screen 39 The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit 39 E551VA I see "noise" or static on the screen 39 When I change input source, the volume changes 39 When I...
... the USB Media Player 31 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 Playing USB Media 31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps 34 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 34 Using the VIA Dock 34 Moving an App on the ... There is no sound 38 The colors on the TV don't look right 38 The buttons on the remote aren't working 38 The image quality is not good 38 The picture is distorted 39 The display image ...does not cover the entire screen 39 The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit 39 E551VA I see "noise" or static on the screen 39 When I change input source, the volume changes 39 When I...
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Use the images below to ensure nothing is placed on a clean, flat surface. VIZIO LCD HDTV with Batteries Cleaning Cloth User Manual and Quick Start Guide Package Contents 1 Place the TV screen-down on an uneven, unstable, or non-... model: 1. However, the TV can still fall over . To prevent scratches or damage to inspect the package contents. Push the base onto the stand neck. 1 Remote Control with Base Installing the TV After removing the TV from falling over if: • It is missing or damaged. When you can be installed...
Use the images below to ensure nothing is placed on a clean, flat surface. VIZIO LCD HDTV with Batteries Cleaning Cloth User Manual and Quick Start Guide Package Contents 1 Place the TV screen-down on an uneven, unstable, or non-... model: 1. However, the TV can still fall over . To prevent scratches or damage to inspect the package contents. Push the base onto the stand neck. 1 Remote Control with Base Installing the TV After removing the TV from falling over if: • It is missing or damaged. When you can be installed...
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... or decrease the loudness of the button, the TV will display a different input source VIZIO Light Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this area. Remote Control (Back) IMPORTANT: Do not cover this sensor. Menu: Display on or off.... Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. Arrow QWERTY Keypad App Shortcuts Remote Control (Back) 4 Input: Change the input device. VIZIO Light: When the TV is on . 2 Right Side Panel Front Panel E551VA Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Right Side Panel...
... or decrease the loudness of the button, the TV will display a different input source VIZIO Light Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this area. Remote Control (Back) IMPORTANT: Do not cover this sensor. Menu: Display on or off.... Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. Arrow QWERTY Keypad App Shortcuts Remote Control (Back) 4 Input: Change the input device. VIZIO Light: When the TV is on . 2 Right Side Panel Front Panel E551VA Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Right Side Panel...
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... the loudness of the symbols or numbers in blue, hold the ALT key while pressing the button. 5 V Button: Start VIA Internet Apps. E551VA Remote Control Input App Launchers CC Exit OK Back V Button Volume Up/Down Mute Number Pad Wide Power/Standby A/V Controls Info Menu Arrow Guide VIA ...or off or on. Input: Change the input device. Menu: Display the on page 22. OK: Select highlighted menu option. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. With each press of the button, the channel will increase or decrease by one of the TV's audio. A/V Controls: Control external device...
... the loudness of the symbols or numbers in blue, hold the ALT key while pressing the button. 5 V Button: Start VIA Internet Apps. E551VA Remote Control Input App Launchers CC Exit OK Back V Button Volume Up/Down Mute Number Pad Wide Power/Standby A/V Controls Info Menu Arrow Guide VIA ...or off or on. Input: Change the input device. Menu: Display the on page 22. OK: Select highlighted menu option. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. With each press of the button, the channel will increase or decrease by one of the TV's audio. A/V Controls: Control external device...
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Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Replace the battery cover. • Use only good quality batteries. • Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause a fire or result in injury. • Dispose ... for Active VIA App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from children and pets. 6 E551VA Remove the battery cover. 2. Make sure that may result in cracking or leakage that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside...
Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Replace the battery cover. • Use only good quality batteries. • Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause a fire or result in injury. • Dispose ... for Active VIA App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from children and pets. 6 E551VA Remove the battery cover. 2. Make sure that may result in cracking or leakage that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside...
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... TV, ensure you have determined the best available connection type on both the TV and your newly connected device, press the INPUT button on the remote and select the connection type (HDMI, RGB, etc) from wall) Perform a channel scan. Check the list of devices/connection types below for ... game console • Cable box • External antenna • Or other device Before You Begin To connect a device to the HDMI ports on the remote. 4. Verify that matches the available port. Ensure you are ready to use your device are connecting a Blu-ray player with DVI Connect left (white) ...
... TV, ensure you have determined the best available connection type on both the TV and your newly connected device, press the INPUT button on the remote and select the connection type (HDMI, RGB, etc) from wall) Perform a channel scan. Check the list of devices/connection types below for ... game console • Cable box • External antenna • Or other device Before You Begin To connect a device to the HDMI ports on the remote. 4. Verify that matches the available port. Ensure you are ready to use your device are connecting a Blu-ray player with DVI Connect left (white) ...
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... networks and press OK. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on page 9. When you are connecting to your TV connection using the on the remote. The First-Time Setup is connected to your network via an ethernet cable, you will connect to your network automatically. Before you begin the ... connected to an electrical outlet. See Installing the TV on page 1. • Your devices should be connected. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. 6. Select the name of your First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, ZIP Code, and E-mail Address...
... networks and press OK. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on page 9. When you are connecting to your TV connection using the on the remote. The First-Time Setup is connected to your network via an ethernet cable, you will connect to your network automatically. Before you begin the ... connected to an electrical outlet. See Installing the TV on page 1. • Your devices should be connected. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. 6. Select the name of your First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, ZIP Code, and E-mail Address...
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... icon and press OK. Press OK, then press EXIT. To change the input source in the on the remote. Press the MENU button on -screen menu. 11 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to -use on -screen menu, you must first change the input device: 1. While navigating the on -screen menu... open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on -screen menu is displayed. 3. The on the remote. The EXIT button will close the on the remote. To display one of these devices on the remote to highlight the input source you can: • Change the input source • Set the screen aspect...
... icon and press OK. Press OK, then press EXIT. To change the input source in the on the remote. Press the MENU button on -screen menu. 11 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to -use on -screen menu, you must first change the input device: 1. While navigating the on -screen menu... open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on -screen menu is displayed. 3. The on the remote. The EXIT button will close the on the remote. To display one of these devices on the remote to highlight the input source you can: • Change the input source • Set the screen aspect...
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... Closed Caption menu is displaying a 480i/480p source. • Stretch expands the display image to highlight the CC icon and press OK. E551VA Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for programs that include them . To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press...This option is only available when the TV is displayed. 3. Closed captions display a transcription of closed captions, the TV will appear on the remote to fill the screen. Use the Arrow buttons on the top and bottom of the display image. After highlighting the type of a program's dialogue...
... Closed Caption menu is displaying a 480i/480p source. • Stretch expands the display image to highlight the CC icon and press OK. E551VA Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for programs that include them . To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press...This option is only available when the TV is displayed. 3. Closed captions display a transcription of closed captions, the TV will appear on the remote to fill the screen. Use the Arrow buttons on the top and bottom of the display image. After highlighting the type of a program's dialogue...
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.... 4. Press Exit. 14 To change each setting. • Text Size - Change the transparency of the text. • Color - Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to turn the TV off : 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes. 5. The Timers menu is displayed. 2. Press OK, then press EXIT. Highlight Off ... to keep default settings or Custom to highlight the Sleep Timer icon and press OK. Change the color of the text. • BG Color - E551VA Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after a set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Setting the Auto Power...
.... 4. Press Exit. 14 To change each setting. • Text Size - Change the transparency of the text. • Color - Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to turn the TV off : 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes. 5. The Timers menu is displayed. 2. Press OK, then press EXIT. Highlight Off ... to keep default settings or Custom to highlight the Sleep Timer icon and press OK. Change the color of the text. • BG Color - E551VA Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after a set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Setting the Auto Power...
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... each of the picture. Picture Picture Mode Backlight Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Standard 50 50 50 50 0 6 4. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK. Select Picture Mode: Custom, Standard, Movie, Golf etc... • Movie mode sets the picture settings...15 Adjusts the black level of picture elements. It can be used to sharpen non-HD (high definition) content; When this setting is displayed. E551VA Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.
... each of the picture. Picture Picture Mode Backlight Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Standard 50 50 50 50 0 6 4. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK. Select Picture Mode: Custom, Standard, Movie, Golf etc... • Movie mode sets the picture settings...15 Adjusts the black level of picture elements. It can be used to sharpen non-HD (high definition) content; When this setting is displayed. E551VA Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.
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... Adjusts the position of image motion content. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote to highlight Color Temperature, then use the Arrow buttons to compensate for large areas of the picture to highlight More, then press ...Offset - When you to change the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of some colors and improves flesh tones. 5 E551VA Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. Reduces oversaturation of the picture. Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the ...
... Adjusts the position of image motion content. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote to highlight Color Temperature, then use the Arrow buttons to compensate for large areas of the picture to highlight More, then press ...Offset - When you to change the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of some colors and improves flesh tones. 5 E551VA Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. Reduces oversaturation of the picture. Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the ...
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E551VA Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image. (RGB input only.) 5. Position - Adjusts the height of the display image can be adjusted. Press the EXIT button on the remote ... Size & Position, then press OK. Ensure the input is displayed. 4. From the Picture Settings menu, use Vertical Position 0 the Arrow buttons on the remote. 17 Position 0 2. Vertical Size 0 3. Adjusts the horizontal (left/right) position of the display image. • Fine Tune - Adjusts the height ...
E551VA Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image. (RGB input only.) 5. Position - Adjusts the height of the display image can be adjusted. Press the EXIT button on the remote ... Size & Position, then press OK. Ensure the input is displayed. 4. From the Picture Settings menu, use Vertical Position 0 the Arrow buttons on the remote. 17 Position 0 2. Vertical Size 0 3. Adjusts the horizontal (left/right) position of the display image. • Fine Tune - Adjusts the height ...
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...- Sets the volume control properties for the Optical output when connected to change the setting: • Balance - Audio The on the remote Balance 0 to the factory defaults. The Lip Sync 0 Audio Settings menu is a feature-rich surround sound solution which delivers an immersive ... Settings on the remote. TV Speakers On 3. Select Variable to control the external speakers' volume from your home theater system controls. 3. SRS TruSurround HD SRS TruVolume Advanced Audio Equalizer Settings Reset Audio Mode Standard On • Lip Sync - E551VA Adjusting the Advanced ...
...- Sets the volume control properties for the Optical output when connected to change the setting: • Balance - Audio The on the remote Balance 0 to the factory defaults. The Lip Sync 0 Audio Settings menu is a feature-rich surround sound solution which delivers an immersive ... Settings on the remote. TV Speakers On 3. Select Variable to control the external speakers' volume from your home theater system controls. 3. SRS TruSurround HD SRS TruVolume Advanced Audio Equalizer Settings Reset Audio Mode Standard On • Lip Sync - E551VA Adjusting the Advanced ...
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...Wireless Network To connect to highlight Audio and press OK. The Network Connection menu is displayed. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on the remote to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is the network's SSID) and press OK. 4. Network Connection Wired connection Disconnected .... 3. Press the EXIT button on -screen menu is displayed. 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. The on the remote. E551VA Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to the factory defaults?" 5. The TV displays, ...
...Wireless Network To connect to highlight Audio and press OK. The Network Connection menu is displayed. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on the remote to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is the network's SSID) and press OK. 4. Network Connection Wired connection Disconnected .... 3. Press the EXIT button on -screen menu is displayed. 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. The on the remote. E551VA Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to the factory defaults?" 5. The TV displays, ...
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... displays the connection method, network name, signal strength, and download speed of your network connection: 1. 5 E551VA To connect to use the on the remote. 20 Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature...MAC Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0:0:0:0:0:0 FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF • Subnet Mask - Using the QWERTY Keypad on the remote, enter your network, these are displayed at the bottom of the other settings. • IP Address - To change any of the Change Settings menu. 4. Your...
... displays the connection method, network name, signal strength, and download speed of your network connection: 1. 5 E551VA To connect to use the on the remote. 20 Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature...MAC Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0:0:0:0:0:0 FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF • Subnet Mask - Using the QWERTY Keypad on the remote, enter your network, these are displayed at the bottom of the other settings. • IP Address - To change any of the Change Settings menu. 4. Your...
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E551VA 5 Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can: • Change the input source...external antenna or cable TV connection, you want to display and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. Tuner Tuner Mode Auto Channel Scan Partial Channel Search Add Analog Channel Skip Channel Digital MTS Cable English 4. To... 1. The Settings menu is displayed. To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the remote. The on the remote to highlight Tuner Settings and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on -screen menu is displayed. 5. The Tuner ...
E551VA 5 Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can: • Change the input source...external antenna or cable TV connection, you want to display and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. Tuner Tuner Mode Auto Channel Scan Partial Channel Search Add Analog Channel Skip Channel Digital MTS Cable English 4. To... 1. The Settings menu is displayed. To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the remote. The on the remote to highlight Tuner Settings and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on -screen menu is displayed. 5. The Tuner ...
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...television channels are adding. 3. Press OK to finish Adding New Channels Occasionally, you want to end the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of channels. From the Settings menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. The Settings menu is done scanning for the channel. 4. ...Highlight Scan Mode and select the type of new channels: 1. The partial channel search begins. 6. From the Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel. 5 E551VA Scanning for Channels Before the TV can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options.
...television channels are adding. 3. Press OK to finish Adding New Channels Occasionally, you want to end the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of channels. From the Settings menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. The Settings menu is done scanning for the channel. 4. ...Highlight Scan Mode and select the type of new channels: 1. The partial channel search begins. 6. From the Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel. 5 E551VA Scanning for Channels Before the TV can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options.