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55” CLASS LCD HDTV
E551VA - user manual
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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. ® HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. of SRS Labs, Inc. Tr
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Welcome Thank You for Choosing VIZIO My Product Information 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
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E551V A to rain or moistur e, does not operate normally or has been dr opped. Important Safety Instructions • Unplug the power cor d befor e cleaning your TV . Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. • When moving your TV fr om an ar ea of low temperatur e to an ar ea of Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your TV from being high temperatur e, condensation may form in the housing. W ait befor e damaged, the following instructio
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E551V A • Do not overload power strips and extension cor ds. Overloading can cause the batteries to leak which can damage the r emote contr ol or r esult in fir e or electric shock. injur e the operator . Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fir e or the like. • The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible. • If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV . Any other
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E551V A Television Antenna Connection Protection DTV Transition Advisory If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide 12, 2009. Analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an some protection against voltage surges and static charges. antenna now need a converter box to continue to
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Table of Contents Adjusting the Picture Settings ................................................................. 15 Installing the TV .......................................................................1 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ............................................ 16 Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 1 Adjusting the Color Temperature ......................................................... 16 Installing the
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E551VA Resetting the TV Settings .................................................................... 28 I see “noise” or static on the screen. ................................................... 39 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ...................................... 28 When I change input source, the volume changes. ............................. 39 Using Guided Setup ............................................................................. 29 When I change input source, the
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Installing the TV 1 Inspecting the Package Contents Installing the TV Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in two ways: When you have completed your inspection, install the TV. • On a flat surface, using the included stand • On a wall, using a VESA-standar d wall m
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E551V A 1 Installing the TV on a Wall 3. Insert and tighten the 4 included thumbscrews. 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: E551V A Screw Size: M6 Screw Length: 15mm Screw Pitch: 1mm 4. Be sure all four thumbscrews are Hole Pattern: 400mm (V) x 200mm (H) inserted and tightened as shown. Fold the tabs down so they are flush with the bottom of the base. Installing a TV on a wall re
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Controls and Connections 2 Rear Panel Inputs 3.5mm Stereo Audio Out: Connect 3.5mm audio device. Optical Digital Audio Out: Connect optical audio device. USB: Connect USB thumb drive to play music or view photos. AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Stereo HDMI: Connect HDMI devices. Audio Out DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 3.5mm PC Audio In: Connect 3.5mm connector from computer. Optical Digital DTV/TV: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable or antenna. Audio Out USB 2 RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer. Compon
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E551VA 2 Right Side Panel Front Panel Power Menu Remote Control Channel Up VIZIO Light Sensor Channel Down Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this Volume Up sensor. VIZIO Light: When the TV is on, the light is on. Volume Down Input Remote Control (Back) Right Side Panel IMPORTANT: Do not cover this area. This is the transmitter. Power: Turn the TV on or off. Arrow QWERTY Keypad App Shortcuts Menu: Display on-screen menu. Channel Up/Down: Change the c
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E551VA 2 Remote Control Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. Input: Change the input device. App Launchers: Launch the VIA App pictured on the button. A/V Controls: Control external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). Info: Display the Info Window. See Using the Info Win- Input Power/Standby dow on page 30. App Launchers CC (Closed: Open the CC Menu. See Setting Up Closed Cap- Captioning) tioning on page 13. A/V Controls Menu: Display the on-screen menu. See Scanning for Info CC Channels on page
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E551VA 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from VIA Dock View Settings for Active VIA App Change Screen Size Exit App/Exit VIA Dock (when VIA Sidebar is open) VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AAA 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. • Use only good quality batteries. • Inserting
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Connecting Your Devices 3 Your HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: Connecting Your Devices • DVD or Blu-Ray player Once you have determined the best available connection type on both your • Video game console device and the TV, ensure you have the corresponding cable. • Cable box To connect a device to the TV: • Exter nal antenna 1. Ensure both the TV and your device are off. • Or other device 2. Connect the device and the TV. Use the best available connection. See the Bef
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E551V A 3 Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. Select One: HDMI DIGITAL BEST OR RF/ DIGITAL / COAXIAL ANALOG OR RGB ANALOG BETTER OR COMPONENT ANALOG OR COMPOSITE ANALOG AV GOOD Device Connection Chart 8
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E551V A 3 Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet-ready, and can be connected to your home network in two ways: • Wir ed, using the RJ45 (ether net) connector on the back panel • Wir elessly , using your home wir eless network Once you have connected to your home network and the Internet, you can use VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV. Connecting to A Wir ed Network To connect to a wired network: 1. Ensure you have: • An ether net cable long enough to r ea
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Completing the First-Time Setup 4 The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the 4. Select the name of your wireless steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. network from the list of available networks and press OK. Before you begin the first-time setup: Enter the network key using the • Y our TV should be installed and the power cor d should be connected on-screen keyboard, then highlight to an electrical outlet. See Installing the TV on page
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Using the On-Screen Menu 5 Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. Changing the Input Source To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote. You can External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles also open the on-screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV can be connected to your TV. To display one of these devices on your TV, you Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. must first change the input source in the on
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E551V A 5 Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content type. and Stretch. Each mode displays content according to the content’s original format. Areas in red will not be visible on your TV screen. Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 12
