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...14 Side Panel Connection ...14 Rear Panel Connections...15 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 16 Installing the Batteries ...16 Remote Control Range...16 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...16 E421VL Remote Control Buttons ...17 E470VL & E551VL Remote Control Buttons 18 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 19 CHAPTER 5 ...USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 20 Select Input Source ...20 Watching a TV Program ...
...14 Side Panel Connection ...14 Rear Panel Connections...15 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 16 Installing the Batteries ...16 Remote Control Range...16 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...16 E421VL Remote Control Buttons ...17 E470VL & E551VL Remote Control Buttons 18 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 19 CHAPTER 5 ...USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 20 Select Input Source ...20 Watching a TV Program ...
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VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...45 Start Setup Wizard...45 CHAPTER 9 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 46 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 46 Programming other devices ...46 Programming your Blu-Ray or DVD Player 46......56 Telephone & Technical Support ...59 Compliance...59 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 59 CHAPTER 11 SPECIFICATIONS 60 E421VL Specifications...60 E470VL Specifications...61 E551VL Specifications...62 Preset PC Resolutions ...64 Resolution through RGB Input ...64 WARRANTY ...65 INDEX ...66 8 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...45 Start Setup Wizard...45 CHAPTER 9 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 46 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 46 Programming other devices ...46 Programming your Blu-Ray or DVD Player 46......56 Telephone & Technical Support ...59 Compliance...59 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 59 CHAPTER 11 SPECIFICATIONS 60 E421VL Specifications...60 E470VL Specifications...61 E551VL Specifications...62 Preset PC Resolutions ...64 Resolution through RGB Input ...64 WARRANTY ...65 INDEX ...66 8 www.VIZIO.com
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...to your HDTV on the lower left and right controls. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. There are additional HDMI connectors on the back. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1.... If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this window on by a professional service technician. 14 www.VIZIO.com After you have...
...to your HDTV on the lower left and right controls. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. There are additional HDMI connectors on the back. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1.... If a sub-menu is active, these buttons function as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this window on by a professional service technician. 14 www.VIZIO.com After you have...
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... menus. VOL +/- -Press to turn the volume up or down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input. Use this button to display the Channel List. CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or ...and option settings to turn the sound on and off or on your TV (called Inputs). VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual E421VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from ...Red, & Green)-These buttons currently do not operate any functions on your pictures. Version 2/12/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to the next chapter on . LAST- See CEC on page 44 for ...
... menus. VOL +/- -Press to turn the volume up or down HDMI-Press to select the HDMI input. Use this button to display the Channel List. CH +/- -Press to change the channels up or ...and option settings to turn the sound on and off or on your TV (called Inputs). VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual E421VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to turn the TV on from ...Red, & Green)-These buttons currently do not operate any functions on your pictures. Version 2/12/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com CEC-Supported Buttons: CEC needs to the next chapter on . LAST- See CEC on page 44 for ...
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VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual E470VL & E551VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to a previous OSD menu. See page 46 to program your remote control. • AUDIO-Press to select a Home Theater System ... return the functions back to work with this remote. Press to confirm selections for these buttons to be used to cycle between both HDMI inputs. 18 www.VIZIO.com BACK-Press to return to turn the sound on and off or on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. MEDIA - MUTE...
VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual E470VL & E551VL Remote Control Buttons POWER ( )-Press to a previous OSD menu. See page 46 to program your remote control. • AUDIO-Press to select a Home Theater System ... return the functions back to work with this remote. Press to confirm selections for these buttons to be used to cycle between both HDMI inputs. 18 www.VIZIO.com BACK-Press to return to turn the sound on and off or on from open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. MEDIA - MUTE...
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... the setup process you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to your new HDTV. 1. INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 2/12/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com After you have stepped through the various devices connected to Home Mode for the first... (unless you will : • Choose your Menu language • Set the TV to your HDTV. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to select the TV input. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual AV-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press to select the AV...
... the setup process you will return to the beginning. - (DASH)-Press to your new HDTV. 1. INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you have a Cable/Satellite Set-Top Box) Version 2/12/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com After you have stepped through the various devices connected to Home Mode for the first... (unless you will : • Choose your Menu language • Set the TV to your HDTV. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to select the TV input. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual AV-Press to select a channel or enter a password. Number Button Pad-Press to select the AV...
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... the remote control will cycle through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: If the selected device is connected that all of your HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct... cycle you start watching TV, make sure you want to which has been selected on your HDTV. Watching a TV Program Before you through the available inputs. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select...
... the remote control will cycle through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: If the selected device is connected that all of your HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct... cycle you start watching TV, make sure you want to which has been selected on your HDTV. Watching a TV Program Before you through the available inputs. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select...
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... High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on your cable/satellite box. 5. The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV and your cable/satellite box. Version 2/12/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect an HDMI cable to your cable/satellite Set-Top box user manual for more information...cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the cable/satellite box to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected ...
... High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on your cable/satellite box. 5. The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV and your cable/satellite box. Version 2/12/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect an HDMI cable to your cable/satellite Set-Top box user manual for more information...cables (white and red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the cable/satellite box to the HDMI 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected ...
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...AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and cable/satellite box. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 2. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set-...CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 5. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable/satellite box to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Set-Top box to the AV jack (yellow) on ...
...AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and cable/satellite box. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 2. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set-...CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and Set-Top box. 5. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable/satellite box to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Set-Top box to the AV jack (yellow) on ...
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... or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for optimal results. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player user manual for added security and... protection. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable.
... or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for optimal results. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player user manual for added security and... protection. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable.
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...your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the ...audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV. 3. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on...
...your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the ...audio cables (white and red) on your HDTV. 3. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on...
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...information on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on scanning for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Version 2/12/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the audio cables on your... VCR or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Connect the yellow AV cable from your antenna or ...
...information on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on scanning for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Version 2/12/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the audio cables on your... VCR or video camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Connect the yellow AV cable from your antenna or ...
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...optical connectors on the power to external speakers. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to your Receiver/Amp system. Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. This is active when receiving audio with.... Turn on your home theater user manual for more information. 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Change the input on your home theater to the OPTICAL jack on the power to select ...
...optical connectors on the power to external speakers. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to your Receiver/Amp system. Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. This is active when receiving audio with.... Turn on your home theater user manual for more information. 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Change the input on your home theater to the OPTICAL jack on the power to select ...
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... cables (white and red) from the audio output jacks on the computer to the HDMI output of the TV. Select HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your computer. 5. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Note...: Refer to your HDTV and computer. 2. Version 2/12/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn off your HDTV and computer. 3. Turn on your HDTV and computer. 6. Turn off the power...
... cables (white and red) from the audio output jacks on the computer to the HDMI output of the TV. Select HDMI-2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your computer. 5. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Note...: Refer to your HDTV and computer. 2. Version 2/12/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer Using RGB (VGA) VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn off your HDTV and computer. 3. Turn on your HDTV and computer. 6. Turn off the power...
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...function settings. Press OK to adjust. 4. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. 32 www.VIZIO.com Press BACK once to return to adjust the selection. 6. Press MENU. To return to your program once adjustments have additional submenus, for ...example, the TV Rating submenu for your selected input source. The OSD consists of the items to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The OSD opens. 2. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display ...
...function settings. Press OK to adjust. 4. Choose from TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE, RGB, and Media. 32 www.VIZIO.com Press BACK once to return to adjust the selection. 6. Press MENU. To return to your program once adjustments have additional submenus, for ...example, the TV Rating submenu for your selected input source. The OSD consists of the items to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The OSD opens. 2. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display ...
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...movie in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at the top and bottom. If you to the different sizes. Version 2/12/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Movies in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched horizontally on the sides, the display image will ... program or movie, there will "zoom in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fill the TV screen. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is available only when watching a ...
...movie in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at the top and bottom. If you to the different sizes. Version 2/12/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Movies in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched horizontally on the sides, the display image will ... program or movie, there will "zoom in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fill the TV screen. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is available only when watching a ...
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... CC feature is too high the picture will look washed out. Select from Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball, or Custom. Each input (i.e. Sleep Timer Menu Select the timer to affect the overall brilliance of the picture not the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the... digital TV. • Caption Style: Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options.
... CC feature is too high the picture will look washed out. Select from Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball, or Custom. Each input (i.e. Sleep Timer Menu Select the timer to affect the overall brilliance of the picture not the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the... digital TV. • Caption Style: Select either As Broadcaster or Custom. Picture Menu Adjust picture options including brightness, contrast, and advanced picture settings. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options.
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... positioned over the main screen. PIP Mode Select from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, and Bottom Right. Source Select the input source for PIP and POP modes. Audio Select which inputs are positioned side-by-side. Note: Only settings under the Picture will play the audio. Choose from Off, PIP (Picture.... In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are of the PIP window. Indicates which source will be reset. Version 2/12/2010 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default.
... positioned over the main screen. PIP Mode Select from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, and Bottom Right. Source Select the input source for PIP and POP modes. Audio Select which inputs are positioned side-by-side. Note: Only settings under the Picture will play the audio. Choose from Off, PIP (Picture.... In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are of the PIP window. Indicates which source will be reset. Version 2/12/2010 37 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default.
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... the different languages the broadcaster is usually Spanish. Auto Channel Scan Automatically search for channel in channels you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. The TV will come up the signals you can only be selected when your HDTV is done, press OK to begin watching your programs.... Select to scan for analog and digital channels. This signal is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Reset Audio Mode Return all of channel numbers you want to see. Add Analog Channel If your are available in fringe/...
... the different languages the broadcaster is usually Spanish. Auto Channel Scan Automatically search for channel in channels you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. The TV will come up the signals you can only be selected when your HDTV is done, press OK to begin watching your programs.... Select to scan for analog and digital channels. This signal is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Reset Audio Mode Return all of channel numbers you want to see. Add Analog Channel If your are available in fringe/...
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... able to set to OFF, you can use the LOCK menu. Press ▼ to select the input label you can do not control the LOCK menu. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have connected to your PIN when... prompted. Press ▼ to select Input Labels, and then press OK to select the new input label name, and then press ...
... able to set to OFF, you can use the LOCK menu. Press ▼ to select the input label you can do not control the LOCK menu. VIZIO E421VL / E470VL / E551VL User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have connected to your PIN when... prompted. Press ▼ to select Input Labels, and then press OK to select the new input label name, and then press ...