Vizio E280-A1 Flat Panel Television User manual

VIZIO

USER MANUAL

Model: E280-A1

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Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

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Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

Welcome

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VIZIO

And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV.

To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions before using your product and retain them for future reference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure there are no missing or damaged parts.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO product, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at (877) 878-4946.

We recommend that you either:

• Register your VIZIO product at www.VIZIO.com

• Complete and mail the enclosed registration card

Extended Warranties

For peace of mind, and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. These plans provide additional coverage during the standard warranty period. To purchase an extended warranty service plan, visit www.VIZIO.com.

WHEN READING THIS MANUAL

When you see this symbol, please read the accompanying important warning or notice. It is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions.

When you see this symbol, please read the accompanying helpful tip.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your

TV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your

TV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your TV.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning your TV.

• When moving your TV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the housing. Wait before turning on your TV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage.

• A distance of at least three feet should be maintained between your TV and any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install your TV close to smoke. Operating your TV close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock.

• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of your TV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place your TV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push any object into the slots and openings on your TV cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of your TV. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your TV.

• Your TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV.

This may compromise the integrity of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.

• The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. For more information, contact your dealer.

• When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into your TV. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

• The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within the inside of your TV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

• Do not overload power strips and extension cords.

Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.

• The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible.

• Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your

TV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.

• Unplug your TV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect your TV from damage due to power surges.

• Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself.

Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• WARNING: Keep your TV away from moisture. Do not expose your TV to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into

your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.

Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use your TV if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your TV yourself.

• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your

TV is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair.

Continued use of your TV may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not install your TV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your TV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.

• Follow instructions for moving your TV. Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your TV.

• When unplugging your TV, hold the AC/DC power adapter, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When your TV will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.

• Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:

- The power cord fails or frays.

- Liquid sprays or any object drops into your TV.

- Your TV is exposed to rain or other moisture.

- Your TV is dropped or damaged in any way.

- The performance of your TV changes substantially.

• This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• CAUTION - These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

h equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated DANGEROUS VOLTAGE within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION

PROTECTION

If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode.

Lightning Protection

For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

Power Lines

Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation.

Ground Clamp

Antenna Lead In Wire

Electric Service Equipment

Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode

System

(NEC ART 250, part H)

Table of Contents

Installing the TV ................................................ 3

Inspecting the Package Contents .....................................3

Installing the TV ...................................................................3

Installing the TV Stand .....................................................3

Installing the TV on a Wall ................................................5

Controls and Connections .............................. 6

Rear Panel ..........................................................................6

Side Panel ...........................................................................7

Front Panel ..........................................................................8

Remote Control ..................................................................9

Replacing the Batteries ...................................................10

Connecting Your Devices ................................. 11

Connecting A Device .........................................................11

Connecting a Device - Audio and Video Cable Types ...12

Connecting an Audio Device ............................................14

Connecting an Audio Device - Audio Cable Types .........15

Connecting an Audio Device - ARC ...................................16

Without HDMI ARC ............................................................16

With HDMI ARC .................................................................16

Completing the First-Time Setup ...................... 17

Using the On-Screen Menu .............................. 18

Navigating the On-Screen Menu .......................................18

Changing the Input Source ...............................................19

Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio ...................................19

Adjusting the Picture Settings ............................................20

Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ........................21

Adjusting the Color Temperature ....................................21

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Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ...........................22

Resetting the Color Temperature Settings .......................22

Resetting the Picture Settings ..........................................23

Adjusting the Audio Settings ..............................................24

Resetting the Audio Settings ............................................25

Activating the Sleep Timer ..................................................25

Setting the Auto Power Off Feature ..................................26

Setting Up the Tuner............................................................26

Selecting a Tuner Input ....................................................27

Scanning for Channels ....................................................27

Adding New Channels ....................................................27

Skipping Channels...........................................................28

Changing the Audio Language ......................................29

Setting Up Closed Captioning ...........................................30

Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions .30

Setting Up Devices ..............................................................32

Changing the TV Settings ...................................................33

Displaying System Information ........................................33

Using the Parental Controls .............................................34

Accessing the Parental Controls Menu ...........................34

Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings ...........................34

Locking and Unlocking Channels ...................................34

Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating ..................35

Changing the Parental Control Passcode ......................35

Resetting the Content Locks ............................................35

Changing the On-Screen Menu Language ....................36

Setting the Time Zone ......................................................36

Adjusting the CEC Settings ..............................................37

Turning the Power Indicator On or Off .............................37

Using the Reset & Admin Menu ..........................................38

Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ....................38

Using the Guided Setup Menu ........................................39

Using Guided Setup .........................................................39

Using the Info Window ........................................................40

Using the USB Media Player ............................. 41

Using the USB Media Player ................................................41

Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV ........................41

Playing USB Media ...........................................................41

Troubleshooting & Technical Support .............. 43

Specifications ................................................... 46

Limited Warranty ............................................... 48

Legal & Compliance ........................................ 49

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Installing the TV

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INSPECTING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS

Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged.

INSTALLING THE TV

After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in two ways:

• On a flat surface, using the included stand

• On a wall, using a VESA-standard wall mount (not included)

Installing the TV Stand

Your TV includes a stand designed to support the weight of the

TV and keep it from falling over. However, the TV can still fall over if:

• It is placed 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

VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand

INPUT

EXIT

OK

BACK

VOL

VOL

1

4

7

WIDE

2

5

8

0

MENU

GUIDE

9

—

3

6

CH

CH

Remote Control with Batteries

Quick Start Guide

Power Cord 4 x T4 12mm

Phillips Screw

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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TV ON STAND

1

To install the base:

1. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as a blanket.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten four (4) T4 12mm screws into the base to secure it to the TV.

3. Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on a flat, level, and stable surface at least 8 inches from the floor.

To ensure proper ventilation, leave at least 1” of space between the back of the TV and any other objects (walls, etc).

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1

Installing the TV on a Wall

To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV model:

Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you.

Screw Size:

Screw Pitch:

Screw Length:

Hole Pattern:

E280-A1

M4

0.70mm

10mm

100mm (V) x 100mm (H)

Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV. After you have determined that you have the correct mount for your TV, you can begin the installation.

To install your TV on a wall:

1. Disconnect any cables connected to your TV.

2. Place the TV face-down on a clean, flat, stable surface.

Be sure the surface is clear of debris that can scratch or damage the TV.

3. Remove the base by loosening and removing the screws.

4. Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following the instructions that came with your mount.

Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the weight/load of this TV. See

Appendix B - Specifications for the

weight of this TV.

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WALL MOUNT SCREW LOCATIONS

Controls and Connections

REAR PANEL

2

PC Audio In - Connect 3.5mm audio cable from PC.

RGB - Connect VGA cable from PC.

Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna.

Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as a sound bar or headset.

USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photos.

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Component/Composite - Connect component or composite device.

HDMI - Connect HDMI device.

REAR PANEL

SIDE PANEL

POWER - Press and hold to turn TV on or off.

INPUT - Press to change input source.

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SIDE PANEL

2

FRONT PANEL

REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR

When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.

The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see

Turning the Power Indicator On or Off on page 37.

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FRONT PANEL

2

2

REMOTE CONTROL

INPUT

Change the currently-displayed input.

EXIT

Close the on-screen menu.

OK

Select the highlighted menu option.

BACK

Go to the previous on-screen menu.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Increase or decrease loudness of the audio.

MUTE

Turn the audio off or on.

NUMBER PAD

Manually enter a channel.

WIDE

Switch the display mode.

INPUT

EXIT

OK

BACK

VOL

VOL

1

4

7

WIDE

2

5

8

0

MENU

GUIDE

CH

CH

9

—

3

6

POWER

Turn TV on or off.

MENU

Display the on-screen menu.

ARROW

Navigate the on-screen menu.

GUIDE

Display the info window.

V BUTTON

Open the USB photo viewer.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Change the channel.

LAST

Return to the channel last viewed.

DASH

Use with number pad to manually enter a digital sub-channel.

(For example, 18-4 or 18-5.)

REMOTE CONTROL

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Replacing the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and

(-) symbols inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

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2

Connecting Your Devices

CONNECTING A DEVICE

Your TV can be used to display output from most devices.

1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc).

2. Turn the TV and your device off.

3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device.

4. Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match the connection you used (HDMI, Component, etc).

BACK OF TV

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Cable/Satellite Box

DVD/Blu-ray Player Game Console

HDMI CABLE

BEST

• DIGITAL

• HD VIDEO

(1080p)*

• HD AUDIO

COMPONENT CABLE

BETTER

• ANALOG

• HD VIDEO (1080i)*

• STEREO AUDIO

COAXIAL CABLE

BETTER

• ANALOG

• HD VIDEO (1080i)*


AV CABLE

GOOD

• ANALOG

• VIDEO

(480i)*


* Maximum Resolution

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CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES

AV CABLE

AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio is sent over the red and white connectors.

COAXIAL CABLE

Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connecting antennas and cable television signals to your TV.

Coaxial cables carry both audio and video signals through a single connector.

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• Video Resolutions up to 480i

• Analog Connection

• Audio and Video Signals

• HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i



Y L R

COMPONENT VIDEO

Coaxial

COAXIAL CABLE

GOOD BETTER

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COMPONENT CABLE

Component cables are designed to carry high definition video signals along with additional audio connections. Colors are delivered with color information split up three different ways over three connectors for video (separated into Red, Blue and

Green signals) and the left and right audio connectors

(Red and White).

• HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i



COMPONENT VIDEO

R L Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

HDMI CABLE

HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface that delivers both dazzling quality and unmatched ease of use. HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital video along with multi-channel surround audio. HDMI-connected devices have the ability to automatically adjust themselves for optimal viewing.

• HD Video Resolutions up to 1080p

• HD Audio

• Digital Connection


3

HDMI

HDMI

BETTER BEST

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CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE

Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar.

1. Verify that your device has an audio port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, RCA, etc).

2. Turn the TV and your audio device off.

3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device.

4. Turn the TV and your device on.

Home Audio Receiver

VIZIO Sound Bar

HDMI CABLE

BEST

• ARC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION

• 2.0-5.1 DIGITAL AUDIO

• PCM, DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL

3.5mm CABLE

GOOD

• ANALOG STEREO CONNECTION

• 2.0 CHANNEL

3

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3

CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES

3.5mm CABLE

AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional way of connecting your devices to your audio device. Audio signals are sent over

3.5mm connectors.

OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE

Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as pulses of light through a cable made of plastic fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted between devices.

HDMI CABLE

HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital multi-channel surround audio through a single HDMI cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled (ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already connected HDMI cable, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable.

See Connecting an Audio Device - ARC on page 16.

• Quality Stereo Connection

• 2.0 Channel


• Audio Signal Only

• PCM Stream (Lossless)

• Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel

• DTS 5.1 Channel

• Digital Connection

• Audio Signal Only

• ARC 2-way Communication

(Auto setup)

• PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital

• 2.0-5.1 Scaleable Lossless

Digital Audio Connection


3.5mm

ANALOG AUDIO/

HEADPHONE JACK

Optical/SPDIF

DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO

HDMI

HDMI

GOOD BEST BETTER

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CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC

Without HDMI ARC With HDMI ARC

Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner

Without an HDMI ARC setup, your TV will transmit audio signal from the built-in tuner to your home audio receiver through a separate audio connection.

3.5mm (Audio)

Your TV

HDMI

Your Home Audio Receiver

HDMI

Your Blu-Ray Player

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Your TV

HDMI

With an HDMI ARC setup, the audio connection between your TV and Home Audio

Receiver can be removed.

The HDMI cable will transmit audio signal to and from your TV with an all-digital audio/video connection.

Your Home Audio Receiver

HDMI

Your Blu-Ray Player

Completing the First-Time Setup

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The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use.

Before you begin the first-time setup:

• Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet.

• Your devices should be connected.

To complete the first-time setup:

1. Press the Power/Standby button on the remote. The TV powers on and the Setup App starts.

INPUT

EXIT

BACK

OK

MENU

GUIDE

2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Home Use and press OK.

3. Use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote to select your preferred language and your country.

4. Use the OK and Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight your time zone and press OK.

VOL

VOL

1

4

7

WIDE

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

—

CH

CH

5. Use the OK and Arrow buttons on the remote to set whether daylight saving time applies in your locale.

When you are finished, highlight Next and press OK.

6. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight how your TV is receiving signal and press OK.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the channel scan.

7. When you have finished the channel scan, highlight Exit to

Live TV and press OK.

The First-Time Setup is complete.

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Using the On-Screen Menu

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Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu.

To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote.

From this menu, you can:

• Adjust the Picture settings

• Adjust the Audio settings

• Activate the Sleep Timer

• Adjust the Tuner settings

• Set up Closed Captioning

• Name the TV Inputs

• Adjust TV Settings

• Access the Guided Setup

CC

VIZIO

SETTINGS

Picture

Audio

Timers

Tuner

Closed Captions

Devices

System

Guided Setup

NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU

To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote.

Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu option, and press the OK button to select that option.

Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic

Exit 2D

While navigating the on-screen menu, you can press the BACK button at any time to return to the previous menu screen. The EXIT button will close the

Input Wide CC

Sleep

Timer

Picture Audio

Network Settings Help

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5

CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE

External devices such as DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and video game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these devices with your TV, you must first change the input source in the on-screen menu.

To change the input device:

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote. The input menu is displayed.

2. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons or the INPUT button on the remote to highlight the input you wish to view and press OK. The selected input is displayed.

TV

HDMI-1

HDMI-2

COMP

RGB

Note: Inputs may vary by TV.

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CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO

The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch,

Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom. Each mode displays the picture differently.

To change the screen aspect ratio:

1. Press the WIDE button on the remote.

2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the aspect ratio you wish to view and press OK.

• Normal preserves the content’s original aspect ratio. Since the

4:3 aspect ratio is not large enough to fill the TV’s screen, black bars are added to the left and right of the display image.

Normal

Panoramic

Wide

Zoom

Normal

Stretch

Wide

Zoom

Note: Aspect ratio settings may vary by Input source.

• Stretch expands the display image to fill the screen.

Images may appear wider than intended. If you are watching widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1) content, black bars will still appear on the top and bottom of the display image. This option is only available when the TV is

displaying a 720p/1080i source.

• Panoramic expands the display image to fill the screen.

Images may appear wider than intended. If you are watching widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1) content, black bars will still appear on the top and bottom of the display image. This option is only available when the TV is

displaying a 480i/480p source.

• Wide stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to the edges of the screen. Since the picture is being stretched, the display image may appear distorted. If the program is already formatted for widescreen viewing (1.85:1 or

2.35:1), then black bars will appear on the top and bottom of the display image.

• Zoom expands images with black bars to fit the screen.

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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS

Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.

To adjust the picture settings:

1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.

VIZIO

PICTURE

2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. The PICTURE menu is displayed.

3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture

Mode, then use the Left/Right

Arrow buttons to change the picture mode:

• Standard mode sets the various picture settings to values that meet

ENERGY STAR

®

requirements.

Picture Mode Standard

Backlight

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced Picture

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-

-

-

-

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+

+

+

+

+

+

85

50

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59

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• Calibrated mode sets the picture settings to values perfect for watching TV in a brightly-lit room.

Select from preset picture modes. Standard picture mode meets ENERGY STAR

® requirements. For the best picture, use

Calibrated mode. To reduce video delay

(lag) when gaming, use Game mode.

• Calibrated Dark mode sets the picture settings to values perfect for watching TV in a dark room.

• Vivid mode sets the picture settings to values that produce a brighter, more vivid picture.

• Game mode reduces throughput delays and optimizes the picture settings for displaying game console output.

• Computer mode optimizes the picture settings for displaying computer output.

4. To manually change each of the picture settings, use the

Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight that picture setting, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to adjust the setting:

• Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture. Backlight cannot be adjusted when starting from some picture modes.

• Brightness - Adjusts the black level of the picture. When this setting is too low, the picture may be too dark to distinguish details. When this setting is too high, the picture may appear faded or washed out.

2D 3D Exit

• Contrast - Adjusts the white level of the picture. When this setting is too low, the picture may appear dark. When

ABC

this setting is too high, the picture may appear faded or washed out. If the setting is too high or too low, detail

Input may be difficult to distinguish in dark or bright areas of the picture.

• Color - Adjusts the intensity of the picture colors.

• Tint - Adjusts the hue of the picture. This setting is useful

Timer in adjusting the flesh tones in the picture. If flesh appears too orange, reduce the level of color before adjusting tint.

• Sharpness - Adjusts the edge sharpness of picture elements. It can be used to sharpen non-HD (high

Network Settings definition) content; however, it will not produce detail that does not otherwise exist.

5. When you have finished adjusting the picture settings, press the EXIT button on the remote.

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Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings

To adjust the advanced picture settings:

1. From the PICTURE menu, use the

Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Advanced, then press OK.

2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Advanced

Picture, then press OK. The

ADVANCED PICTURE menu is displayed.

3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right

Arrow buttons to change the setting:

• Black Detail - Adjusts the average brightness of the picture to compensate for large areas of brightness.

Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.

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Color Temperature

Black Detail Off

Backlight Control On

Reduce Signal Noise Low

Reduce Block Noise Low

Size & Position

Film Mode Auto

Reset Picture Mode

• Backlight Control - Dynamically improves the contrast ratio of the picture by adjusting the backlight. The adjustment is controlled by the content on the screen.

Select On or Off.

• Reduce Signal Noise - Diminishes artifacts in the image caused by the digitizing of image motion content. Select

Off, Low, Medium, or High.

• Reduce Block Noise - Reduces pixelation and distortion for mpeg files. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.

• Film Mode - Optimizes the picture for watching film.

Select Auto or Off.

4. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture

Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote.

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Adjusting the Color Temperature

Adjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or

“coolness” of the white areas of the picture.

To adjust the color temperature:

1. From the ADVANCED PICTURE

Wide Zoom Normal then press OK.

Panoramic to highlight Color Temperature,

2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Color

Temperature, then use the

Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the color temperature preset:

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• Cool produces a blue-hued picture.

• Computer optimizes the

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• Normal is optimized for

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• Custom allows you to manually change each of the color temperature settings:

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COLOR TEMPERATURE

Color Temperature Normal

Reset Color Temperature

Red/Green/Blue Gain - Adjusts the amount of each color in the display.

Red/Green/Blue Offset - Adjusts the position of each color in the display.

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To reset the Color Temperature settings:

1. From the COLOR TEMPERATURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Color

Temperature, and then press

OK.

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COLOR TEMPERATURE

Color Temperature Normal

Reset Color Temperature

2. The TV displays, “Select Reset to restore factory default color temperature settings.” Highlight

Reset and press OK.

3. Press the EXIT button on the remote.

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Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

When displaying an image, the size and position of the display image can be adjusted. The size and position adjustments depend on signal source.

To adjust the picture size and position:


1. From the ADVANCED PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight

Size & Position, then press OK.

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• Horiz. Position - Adjusts the horizontal (left/right) position of the display image.


• Vertical Position - Adjusts the vertical (up/down) position of the display image.

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SIZE & POSITION

Horiz. Position

Vertical Position

Horizontal Size

Vertical Size

-

-

-

-

• Horizontal Size - Adjusts the width of the display image.

• Vertical Size - Adjusts the height of the display image.

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Resetting the Picture Settings

To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings:

1. From the ADVANCED PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK.

2. The TV displays, “Select Reset to restore factory default picture settings.” Highlight Reset and press OK.


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ADVANCED PICTURE

Color Temperature

Black Detail Off

Backlight Control On

Reduce Signal Noise Low

Reduce Block Noise Low

Size & Position

Film Mode Auto

Reset Picture Mode


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ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS

To adjust the audio settings:


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AUDIO

2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK. The AUDIO menu is displayed.

TV Speakers

Surround Sound

Volume Leveling

Balance

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Lip Sync

Digital Audio Out

Analog Audio Out

Equalizer Settings

Reset Audio Mode

• TV Speakers - Turns the built-in speakers on or off.

When the TV speakers are set to On, DTS signals cannot be passed through digital audio outputs.

On

On

On

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+

PCM

Fixed

• Surround Sound - DTS Studio Sound

™

is a feature-rich surround sound solution which delivers an immersive surround sound experience from the TV’s internal speakers. Additionally, Studio Sound completes the entertainment experience by maintaining a steady volume while watching programming and movies, providing deep, rich bass, and delivering crisp details and clear, intelligible dialog. Select On or Off.

• Volume Leveling - DTS TruVolume

™

maintains consistent volume levels during transitions between program content, AV formats and input sources. Select On or Off.

• Balance - Adjusts the loudness of the audio output from the left and right speakers.

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• Lip Sync - Adjusts the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track.

• Digital Audio Out - Changes the type of processing for the Optical and HDMI ARC output when connected to a home theater audio system. Select PCM or Bitstream.

• Analog Audio Out - Sets the volume control properties

Wide for the analog RCA (red/white) connectors when connected to a home theater audio system. Select

Exit

Variable to control the external speakers’ volume from the TV’s volume controls, or select Fixed to control the external speakers’ volume from your home theater system controls.

• Equalizer Settings - Adjusts the boost or attenuation of different frequencies. Change the audio mode by

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• Reset Audio Mode - Restores the audio settings to the factory defaults. See

Resetting the Audio Settings on page 25.

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4. When you have finished adjusting the audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote.


Resetting the Audio Settings

To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings:


2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK. The AUDIO menu is displayed.

3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. The TV displays, “Select Reset to restore factory default audio settings.”

4. Highlight Reset and press OK.


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ACTIVATING THE SLEEP TIMER

When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time.

To use the sleep timer:


2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Timers and press OK. The TIMERS menu is displayed.

3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Sleep Timer.

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TIMERS

Sleep Timer Off

Auto Power Off 10 minutes

4. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the period of time after which you want the TV to go to sleep: 30, 60, 90, 120, or

180 minutes. If you don’t want the sleep timer to activate, change the setting to Off.

5. When you have finished setting the sleep timer, press the EXIT button on the remote.


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Setting the Auto Power Off Feature

To help save energy, your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 minutes if no signal is being displayed on the screen. This feature can be deactivated.

To set the Auto Power Off feature:

1. From the TIMER menu, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Auto Power Off.

2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to change whether the TV will turn off. If you don’t want the TV to turn off when there is no signal, change the setting to Off. Otherwise, select 10 minutes.

3. When you have finished setting the auto power off time, press the EXIT button on the remote.

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SETTING UP THE TUNER

You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to:

• Select a Tuner Input

• Perform an Auto Channel Scan

• Perform a Partial Channel Scan

• Manually Add Channels

• Select channels to skip

• Select Analog MTS modes

• Select Digital Languages

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TUNER

Tuner Mode Antenna

Auto Channel Scan

Partial Channel Search

Add Analog Channel

Skip Channel

Analog Audio Stereo

Digital Language English


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Selecting a Tuner Input

Select the type of tuner input you will be using. You can select either

Antenna (Over-the-air) or Cable (Out-of-the-wall) connections.

1. From the TUNER menu, highlight Tuner Mode and press OK.

The TUNER MODE menu displays.

2. Highlight Antenna or Cable and press OK. Press EXIT.

Scanning for Channels

Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. A channel scan may also be necessary when the TV has been moved to an area where different free-to-air broadcast television channels are available.

To perform an Auto Channel Scan:

1. From the TUNER menu, highlight

Auto Channel Scan, and press

OK. The CHANNEL SCAN begins.

2. Wait until the channel scan is

100% complete. Highlight Done and press OK.


If the channel scan is cancelled,the channels that were already discovered are retained. A new channel scan will clear all channels.

VIZIO

CHANNEL SCAN

Channel Scan

Digital Channels: 0

Analog Channels: 0

13% Complete

Cancel

Adding New Channels

Occasionally, you may need to add a new range of channels or add a new analog channel. You can do this by using the Partial

Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options.

To add a range of new channels:

1. From the TUNER menu, highlight Partial Channel Search, and press OK. The PARTIAL CHANNEL SEARCH menu is displayed.

2. Highlight Scan Mode and select the type of channel you are adding: Analog, Digital, or Analog/Digital.

3. Highlight From Channel and enter the channel where you want to begin the scan. (Use the Left Arrow button to backspace. Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel.)

4. Highlight To Channel and enter the channel where you want to end the scan. (Use the Left Arrow button to backspace.

Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel.)


5. Highlight Start and press OK. The partial channel search begins.

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Highlight Done and press OK.

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To add a single new analog channel:


Add Analog Channel and press OK. The ADD ANALOG

CHANNEL menu is displayed.

2. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding.

3. Highlight Add Channel and press OK. The TV scans for the channel.

4. When the TV is done scanning for the channel, press the EXIT button on the remote.

VIZIO

ADD ANALOG CHANNEL

Enter Channel #

Add Channel

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Skipping Channels

After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these

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Channels that have been removed with the Skip

Channel feature can still be viewed if the channel is entered using the Number Pad. If you wish to completely block a channel from being viewed, use the parental controls. See

Locking and Unlocking

Channels on page 34.

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To remove a channel:


Skip Channel, and press OK.

The SKIP CHANNEL menu is displayed.

Audio

2. For each channel you wish to remove, use the Up/Down

Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the channel and press OK. A select.

P

appears to the right of each channel you

3. When you have selected all of the channels you wish to remove, press the EXIT button on the remote.

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SKIP CHANNEL

1

1

1-2

2

2-2

2-3

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Changing the Audio Language

Some digital free-to-air, cable, and satellite channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The Analog Audio and

Digital Language features allow you to listen to audio from

Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). SAP allows you to listen to broadcasts in multiple languages.

• Analog Audio works with analog channels.

• Digital Language works with digital channels.

Not all programs are broadcast in multiple languages.

The Analog Audio and Digital Language features only works when the program being viewed is being broadcast in the language you select.

To use the Digital Language feature:


Digital Language and press

OK. The DIGITAL LANGUAGE menu is displayed.

2. Select your preferred language:

English, Español, or Français.

Press OK.


To use the Analog Audio feature:


Analog Audio and press OK.

The ANALOG AUDIO menu is displayed.

2. Select Stereo, SAP (secondary audio programming), or Mono.

Press OK.


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ANALOG AUDIO

Stereo

SAP

Mono


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DIGITAL LANGUAGE

English

Français

Español

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SETTING UP CLOSED CAPTIONING

Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue.

If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them.

The Closed Captioning menu only appears when the input is an antenna for Over-the-Air signals, cable TV directly from the wall

(no cable box), or a device with a composite video connection.

To activate or deactivate closed captions:


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CLOSED CAPTIONS

Analog Closed Captions CC1

Digital Closed Captions CS1

Digital Closed Captions Style

2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Closed

Captions and press OK. The

CLOSED CAPTIONS menu is displayed.

3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the type of closed captions you wish to see:

• Analog Closed Captions for analog (NTSC) TV channels.

• Digital Closed Captions for digital (ATSC) TV channels.

4. After highlighting the type of closed captions you wish to see, use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to select the caption channel you wish to display, then press EXIT.

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Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions

Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. See the diagram on the next page for an explanation of the parts of the closed caption area.

To change the appearance of digital closed captions:

1. From the CLOSED CAPTIONS menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital Closed

Captions Style and press OK.

2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to select

Custom. The DIGITAL CLOSED

CAPTIONS STYLE menu appears as shown.

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DIGITAL CLOSED CAPTIONS STYLE

Caption Style

Text Style

Custom

As Broadcast

Text Size

Text Color

Text Opacity

Background Color

As Broadcast

As Broadcast

As Broadcast

As Broadcast

Background Opacity As Broadcast

Window Color As Broadcast

Window Opacity As Broadcast

3. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the setting you wish to change, then use the Left/

Right Arrow buttons to change the setting:

• Caption Style - Choose

As Broadcast to keep default settings or Custom to manually change each

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• Text Style - Change the font used for the closed captioning text.

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• Color - Change the color of the text.

• Opacity - Change the transparency of the text.

• Background Color - Change the color of the background directly behind the text.


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• Background Opacity - Change the transparency of the background directly behind the text.

• Window Color - Change the color of the closed captioning box.

• Window Opacity - Change the opacity of the closed captioning box

4. When you are satisfied with the appearance of the closed captions, press the EXIT button on the remote.

In the example below, the closed caption text is green, the background is black, and the window is red.

Text

Typical choices include:

• Transparent background, opaque window—The entire window remains filled with color, while the text appears in it. The area covered by the window stays the same until the signal from the TV or a device moves it out of the way of a changing picture.

• Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip of background appears behind the text. There is no window to block the picture.

Background

Closed caption text sample

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CLOSED CAPTIONS SCREEN LAYOUT

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SETTING UP DEVICES

To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player”.

To change the name of an input:


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DEVICES

HDMI-1

HDMI-2

COMP

RGB

Blu-ray

2. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Devices and press

OK. The DEVICES menu is displayed.

3. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Input you wish to name and press OK. The NAME

INPUT menu is displayed.

4. If you would like to use a preset input label, highlight Input

Labels and press OK. Highlight the input label you want to use and press OK.

If you would like to name the input yourself, highlight the field below Input Labels.

Enter your custom label using the on-screen keyboard and highlight OK and press OK.

5. When you have finished naming your input, press the

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HDMI-1

HDMI-1_

NAME INPUT

<HDMI-1> a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0

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CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS

Using the system menu, you can:

• View the System Information

• Set up Parental Controls

• Change the on-screen menu language

• Set the time

• Adjust the CEC settings

• Adjust the Power Indicator settings

• Reset TV Settings & Set up

Admin Controls

VIZIO

SYSTEM

System Information

Menu Language

Time and Local Settings

Parental Controls

CEC Settings

Power Indicator

Reset & Admin

English

Off

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Displaying System Information

To display a summary of the TV settings:


2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK. The SYSTEM menu is displayed.

3. Highlight System Information and press OK.

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5. When you are finished reviewing the system information, press the EXIT button on the remote.

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Using the Parental Controls

The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password.

Accessing the Parental Controls Menu

To access the Parental Controls menu:



3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Parental

Controls and press OK.

4. Enter your parental passcode. If you have not set a passcode, enter the default, 0000. The PARENTAL CONTROLS menu is displayed.

To set a custom parental passcode, see Changing the Parental Control Passcode on page 35.

Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings

To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program Rating feature.

To enable or disable the Program Rating feature:

1. From the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu, highlight Locks and press OK. The LOCKS menu is displayed.

2. Select On or Off and press OK.

Locking and Unlocking Channels

When a channel is locked, it will be inaccessible. Locking a channel is a good way to prevent children from viewing inappropriate material.

To lock or unlock a channel:

1. From the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu, highlight Channel

Locks and press OK. The CHANNEL LOCKS menu is displayed.

2. Highlight the channel you want to lock or unlock and press

OK.

3. When a channel is locked, the Lock icon appears locked.

The channel is not accessible unless the parental passcode is entered.

4. When a channel is unlocked, the Lock icon appears

unlocked. The channel is accessible.

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Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating

A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are meant for mature audiences. You may not want to block the channel completely using a channel lock, but you may wish to block certain programs from being viewed.

When this is the case, you can use the TV’s Rating Block feature to block content based on its rating.

To block or unblock content by its rating:

1. From the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu, highlight the content type you want to adjust and press OK:

USA TV - USA television program broadcasts.

USA MOVIE - USA movie broadcasts.

CAN-ENGLISH - Canadian English television program broadcasts.

CAN-FRENCH - Canadian French television program broadcasts.

2. For each rating type you want to block or unblock, use the

Up/Down and Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the rating type and press OK.

3. When the rating type is blocked, the Lock icon appears

locked. Content with this rating and all higher ratings cannot be viewed.

4. When the rating type is unblocked, the Lock icon appears

unlocked. Content with this rating and all lower ratings can be viewed.

If you want to block all unrated content, highlight Block

Unrated Shows and use the Arrow buttons on the remote to select On.

5. When you are finished adjusting the rating level blocks, press the EXIT button on the remote.

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Changing the Parental Control Passcode

If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.

To change the parental control passcode:

1. From the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu, highlight Change PIN and press OK. The CHANGE PIN menu is displayed.

2. In the New PIN field, use the Number Pad on the remote to enter your new 4-digit parental control passcode.

3. In the Confirm PIN field, use the Number Pad on the remote to re-enter your new 4-digit parental control passcode.

4. Write down your new parental control passcode and save it in a secure location.


Resetting the Content Locks

To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings:

1. From the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu, highlight RESET LOCKS and press OK. The TV displays, “Are you sure you want to

RESET ALL LOCKS SETTINGS to the factory defaults?”

2. Highlight Yes and press OK.

Changing the On-Screen Menu Language

Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages.

To change the on-screen menu language:



3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Menu

Language and press OK. The

MENU LANGUAGE menu is displayed.

4. Highlight your preferred language (English, Français, or

Español) and press OK.


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MENU LANGUAGE

English

Français

Español

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Setting the Time Zone

To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the GUIDE button, set the TV’s time zone:



3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Time and

Local Settings and press OK.

The TIME & LOCAL SETTINGS menu is displayed.

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4. Highlight Time Zone and press

OK. The TIME ZONE menu is displayed.

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5. Highlight your time zone and press OK.

6. Highlight Daylight Saving and

Network Settings Help menu is displayed. Choose On if your locale observes daylight savings time, or Off if it does not.


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TIME ZONE

Alaska

Hawaii

Pacific

Mountain

Central

Eastern

Atlantic

Newfoundland

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Adjusting the CEC Settings

The CEC function on your TV enables you to control

HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming.

Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device’s user manual for details.

To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings:



3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight CEC

Settings and press OK. The CEC Settings menu is displayed.

4. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust each setting:

• CEC Function - To use CEC, you must select On.

• System Audio Control - When system audio control is on, you can control your device’s audio using the TV’s remote control.

• Device Discovery - Use this function to determine if your device is connected and supports CEC.


Turning the Power Indicator On or Off

The Power Indicator on the front of your TV normally does not glow when the TV is on. You can change this setting if you prefer the light to be on.

To turn the Power Indicator Light on or off:



3. Highlight Power Indicator and press OK.

4. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to select On or Off, then press OK.

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USING THE RESET & ADMIN MENU

You can use the TV’s Reset & Admin menu to:

• Reset the TV settings

• Restore the TV to its factory default settings

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RESET & ADMIN

• Start the Store Demo

Reset TV to Factory Defaults

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Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings

All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults.

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To restore the TV to its factory default settings:

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3. Highlight Reset & Admin and press OK. The RESET & ADMIN menu is displayed.

4. Highlight Reset TV to Factory Defaults and press OK.

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5. Enter your parental control passcode. If you have not yet set up a parental passcode, enter the default, 0000.

Network Settings Help factory defaults.”.

6. Highlight Reset and press OK.

7. Wait for the TV to turn off. The TV will turn back on shortly afterward and the Setup App will begin.

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USING THE GUIDED SETUP MENU

Using Guided Setup

The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner.

To use guided setup:


2. Highlight Guided Setup and press OK. The GUIDED SETUP menu is displayed.

3. Highlight the guided setup you want to use and press OK:

• Tuner Setup - Set up the TV tuner.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press the EXIT button on the remote.

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GUIDED SETUP

Tuner Setup


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USING THE INFO WINDOW

The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote:

• Press the GUIDE button one time to display channel, input, and display information.

• Press the GUIDE button two times to display the program title, program rating, audio information, and the start and end times of the program.

Program Title

Channel/Input Information

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KCET-HD

1080p

Oliver’s Holiday Surprise

6:15pm

TV-PG (V)

Dolby Digital Stereo

Normal

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Oliver wakes up one morning only to discover that his pals are missing. In this hourlong holiday special, Oliver goes on a journey in search of his pals. Who knows what he’ll encounter on the way?

Program Description

DIGITAL EPISODE GUIDE WINDOW

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Using the USB Media Player

USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER

The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and view photos.

USB PORT

Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV

1. Turn the TV off. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the back of the TV.

2. Press the Power/Standby button on the remote or touch the

Power control on the side of the TV to turn it on.

Do not remove the USB thumb drive while the TV is on.

Doing so may damage the drive.

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Playing USB Media

To play USB media, you must first save your images onto a USB thumb drive.

Remember:

• The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32.

• Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension (.jpg).

To play your USB media:

1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV.

2. Press the V button.

3. Highlight your USB device in the list and press OK.

4. Highlight the type of media you wish to display: Photo.

Press OK.

5. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the file you want to display. Press OK. The file plays.

You can display your photos in fullscreen. Select the photo, press OK, then highlight Fullscreen and press

OK.

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Connected

Sources

Displays connected

USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK.

Back Button

Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen.

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USB1:

Photo

Back Button

Highlight and press OK to return to left column.

Current Folder

Displays the folder path.

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Slideshow

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View:

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Troubleshooting & Technical Support

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

LET US HELP!

YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT

The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States.

We can help with:

• New Product Setup

• Connecting Your Devices

• Technical Problems

• And More

Phone:

Email:

Web:

(877) 878-4946 (TOLL-FREE) [email protected]

www.VIZIO.com/support

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday: 5 AM TO 8 PM (PST)

Saturday - Sunday: 7 AM TO 4 PM (PST)

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We speak English • Se habla Español • Nous parlons Français

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The TV displays “No Signal.”

• Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source.

• If you are using cable TV, satellite, or antenna connected directly to the TV, scan for channels. See

Scanning for Channels on page 27.

There is no power.

• Ensure the TV is plugged into a working electrical outlet.

• Ensure the power cable is securely attached to the TV.

• Press the Power/Standby button on the remote or on the side of the TV to turn the TV on.

The power is on, but there is no image on the screen.

• Ensure all cables are securely attached to the TV.

• Ensure all devices are connected correctly. Devices differ; see your device’s user manual for details.

• Adjust Brightness, Contrast, or Backlight. See

Adjusting the Picture Settings on page 20.

• Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source.

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There is no sound.

• Press Volume Up on the remote control.

• Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure mute is off.

• Check the audio settings. See

Adjusting the Audio

Settings on page 24. Ensure the speakers are set to

On.

• Ensure no headphones are connected to the TV.

• Check the audio connections of external devices

(Blu-ray player, game console, cable/satellite box) that are connected to the TV.

• If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. Ensure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window for the best signal.

The colors on the TV don’t look right.

• Adjust the Color and Tint settings in the Picture menu.

See

Adjusting the Picture Settings on page 20.

• Check all cables to ensure they are securely attached.

The buttons on the remote aren’t working.

• Ensure you are only pressing one button at a time.

• Point the remote directly at the TV when pressing a button.

• Replace the remote batteries with new ones. See

Replacing the Batteries on page 10.

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The image quality is not good.

• For the best image quality, view high-definition programs using digital sources. Connect your devices with HDMI cables.


The picture is distorted.

• Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the

TV. Separate the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or fluorescent lights.

• Ensure all cables are securely attached.

The display image does not cover the entire screen.

• If you are using TV, AV, or Component with 480i input, press the WIDE button on the remote to change the screen mode.

The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit.

• Your HDTV is precision-manufactured using an extremely high level of technology. However, sometimes pixels may not display correctly. These types of occurrences are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product.

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I see “noise” or static on the screen.

• When your TV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted

(improved) to match your TV’s display capabilities. This up-converting can sometimes cause irregularities in the image.


When I change input source, the volume changes.

• The TV remembers the volume level on each input source. If the volume level on the new input source is higher or lower than the level on the source you switch from, the difference may be noticeable.

• Use the Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote to adjust the volume.

When I change input source, the display image changes size.

• The TV remembers the viewing mode on each input source. If the viewing mode on the new input source differs from the one on the input source you switch from, the difference may be noticeable.

• See

Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio on page 19.

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Specifications

Screen Size:

Viewable Area:

Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand:

Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand:

TV Type:

Refresh Rate:

Maximum Resolution:

Pixel Pitch:

Response Time:

Brightness:

Viewing Angle:

HDMI Inputs:

Component Video Inputs:

Composite Inputs:

RF Antenna Input:

USB 2.0 Ports:

Audio Outputs:

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E280-A1

28” Class

27.51”

24.78” x 15.84” x 8.42”

24.78” x 15.60” x 2.36”

10.03 lbs

9.06 lbs

LED

60 Hz

1366 x 768

.444 mm x .449 mm

6.5 ms

300 nits

178° (H) / 178° (V)

2

1

1 (Shared with Component)

1

1

Stereo 3.5mm Output,

Optical Digital

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OSD Language:

Remote Control Model:

Certifications:

Compliance:

Voltage Range:

Power Consumption:

Standby Power:

E280-A1

English, Spanish, French

XRT020

UL, FCC Class B,

HDMI, Dolby Digital

Energy Star

120V @ 60 Hz

30.5W

<1W

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Limited Warranty

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ON PARTS AND LABOR

Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only.

VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.

To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via e-mail:

[email protected] or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from 5:00AM to 9:00PM Monday through Friday and 8:00AM to

4:00PM Saturday and Sunday, Pacific Time, or visit www.VIZIO.com.

PRE-AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT

TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER. Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required to show that a Product is within the warranty period.

Parts and Labor

There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period.

Replacement parts and Products may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and Products are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety

(90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is greater.

Type of Service

Defective Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service. VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer.

PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A

VIZIO SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Product returns to VIZIO’s service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material or packaging that affords an equal degree of protection. VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the covered Product to the VIZIO service center.

Limitations and Exclusions

VIZIO’s one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not cover, for example: cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, improper operation, improper voltage supply or power surges, signal issues, damages from shipping, acts of

God, any type of customer misuse, modifications or adjustments, as well as installation and set-up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone

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“AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR

DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET

FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING VIZIO’S

NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH

DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE

PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST

REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG

AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL

RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM

STATE TO STATE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

CHECK WWW.VIZIO.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION.

Personal Data

If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information, ALL CONTENTS AND INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE

COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN WARRANTY SERVICE. If this occurs, your product will be restored to you configured as originally purchased. You will be responsible for restoring all applicable data and passwords. Recovery and reinstallation of user data is not covered under this Limited Warranty. In order to protect your personal information, VIZIO recommends that you always clear all personal information from the unit before it is serviced, regardless of the servicer.

Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee

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“ONE YEAR WARRANTY” on select new product purchases. To determine if this guarantee applies to your product, refer to the “DETAILS” tab of the model’s product information page (www.VIZIO.com) or look for the

“zero bright pixel” guarantee on the box.

Legal & Compliance

FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.

FCC warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Vizio E280-A1 Flat Panel Television User manual 56 Pages

Vizio E280-A1 Flat Panel Television User manual

VIZIO

USER MANUAL

Welcome

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VIZIO

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

WHEN READING THIS MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION

PROTECTION

Antenna Lead In Wire

Electric Service Equipment

Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode

System

Table of Contents

Installing the TV

INSPECTING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS

INSTALLING THE TV

Controls and Connections

REAR PANEL

SIDE PANEL

FRONT PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL

INPUT

Change the currently-displayed input.

EXIT

Close the on-screen menu.

OK

Select the highlighted menu option.

BACK

Go to the previous on-screen menu.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Increase or decrease loudness of the audio.

MUTE

Turn the audio off or on.

NUMBER PAD

Manually enter a channel.

WIDE

Switch the display mode.

POWER

Turn TV on or off.

MENU

Display the on-screen menu.

ARROW

Navigate the on-screen menu.

GUIDE

Display the info window.

V BUTTON

Open the USB photo viewer.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Change the channel.

LAST

Return to the channel last viewed.

DASH

Use with number pad to manually enter a digital sub-channel.

(For example, 18-4 or 18-5.)

Connecting Your Devices

CONNECTING A DEVICE

BACK OF TV

BEST

BETTER

BETTER

GOOD

CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES

AV CABLE

COAXIAL CABLE

• Video Resolutions up to 480i

• Analog Connection

• Audio and Video Signals

• HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i

• Analog Connection

• Audio and Video Signals

COMPONENT CABLE

• HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i