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1. We recommend thot 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 A 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 YS 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 I
2. symbols inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover 11 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 Cable Satellite Box 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 PMO PEO de Came Console 8 HDMI CABLE e DIGITAL BEST e HD VIDEO 1080p e HD AUDIO ul COMPONENT CABLE og uE BETTER HD VIDEO 1080i LEE e STEREO AUDIO COAXIAL CABLE ANALOG BETTER HD VIDEO 1080i STEREO AUDIO AV CABLE ANALOG GOOD e VIDEO 480i HH STEREO AUDIO mE BACK OF TV ES 12 Maximum Resolution CONNECTING A DEVICE AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES AV CABLE COAXIAL CABLE AV cables or Composite cables are the traditional Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connecting way of connecting your devices to your TV Video antennas and cable television signals to your TV signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio Coaxial cables carry both audio and video signals is sent over the red and white connectors through a single connector e Video Resolutions up to 480i e HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i e Analog Connection e Analog C
3. Select your preferred language English Espanol or Fran ais Press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote VIZIO La lt DIGITAL LANGUAGE English Espa ol Fran ais SETTING UP CLOSED CAPTIONING Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include preference See the diagram on the next page for an explanation them Closed captions display a transcription of a program s of the parts of the closed caption area dialogue To change the appearance of digital closed captions If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast 1 From the CLOSED CAPTIONS AJS with closed captions the TV will not display them menu use the Arrow buttons VIZIO La to highlight Digital Closed DICIAL CAPON SILE Captions Style and press OK Celso SHO Custom The Closed Captioning menu only appears when the input is an k J Text Style As Broadcas antenna for Over the Air signals cable TV directly from the wall 2 Use the Left Right Arrow RTE large no cable box or a device with a composite video connection ee on oa Pt feacolor ee ustom The DIGITAL CLOSED i To activate or deactivate closed TENO RASY AS Begeece captions pave STYLE menu appears Text Edges a as snown Background Color Black 1 Press the MENU button on the n eme remote The on screen menu is VIZIO A 3 Use the Up Down Arrow ZN PE SERRE displayed CLOSED CAP
4. 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 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 VIZIO La displayed PICTURE Picture Mode Standard 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the Backlight aE remote to highlight Picture and cree a press OK The PICTURE menu is re displayed Sane 3 Use the Arrow buttons on the Tint 0 remote to highlight Picture Sharpness 9 Mode th
5. 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 yourTV 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 ca
6. press OK The AUDIO MODE and equalizer settings screen appears Use the Left and Right Arrow buttons to select any audio mode as a starting point Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a frequency and then press OK Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to adjust the boost up and attenuation down for the frequency Use the Left and Right Arrow buttons to select another frequency if desired and adjust it Press the EXIT button on the remote 22 To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings l Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK The AUDIO menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK The TV displays Select Reset to restore factory default audio settings Highlight Reset and press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote SETTING TIMERS Setting the Auto Power Off Feature To help save energy your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 This TV has several timers to save energy and to turn off when you minutes without a video or audio signal This feature can be go to sleep deactivated Setting the Sleep Timer To set the Auto Power Off feature When activated the TV s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set 1 From the TIMERS menu use the Up Down Arrow buttons on period of time the remote to highlight Auto Power Off 1 Press the MENU button o
7. Star 6 0 Power Consumption 25 8W Limited Warranty 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 TechSupport VIZIO com 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 obt
8. 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 Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating Changing the Parental Control Passcode A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant If you use the parental controls you should change the passcode for children and at other times broadcast programs that are to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material meant for mature audiences You may not want to block the channel completely using a channel lock but you may wish to To change the parental control passcode block certain programs from being viewed 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu highlight Change PIN When this is the case you can use the TV s Rating Block feature and press OK The CHANGE PIN menu is displayed to block content based on its rating 2 In the New PIN field use the Number Pad on the remote to For a list of content ratings and their definitions visit enter your new 4 digit parental control passcode Li MRE slfe SITES Che 3 In the Confirm PIN field use the Number Pad on the remote to re enter
9. not included to your PC and the PC Audio In port on the back of the TV This cable transmits audio AUDIO 3 5mm Cable VIDIO VGA Cable 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 Home Audio Receiver 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 VIZIO Sound Bar o A HDMI CABLE ARC 2 WAY COMMUNICATION B B E ST e 2 0 5 1 DIGITAL AUDIO PCM DTS DOLBY DIGITAL 3 5mm CABLE ANALOG STEREO CONNECTION GOO D 2 0 CHANNEL 16 3 5mm CABLE AV cables or headphone cables are the traditional way of connecting your devices to your audio device Audio signals are sent over 3 5mm connectors e Quality Stereo Connection e 2 0 Channel e Analog Connection e Audio Signal Only O 3 5mm GOOD 17 CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE AUDIO CABLE TYPES 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 15 e CEC 2 way Communication Auto setup e PCM DTS Dolby Di
10. text expanding as the text appears This is the typical As Broadcast mode Opaque background and window in the same color When text appears the entire line fills with color at once e Window Color Change the color of the closed captioning box e Window Opacity Change the opacity of the closed captioning box In the example below the closed caption text is green the 4 When you are satisfied with the appearance of the closed background is black and the window is red captions press the EXIT button on the remote Text p Background BG B Window CLOSED CAPTIONS SCREEN LAYOUT 34 RENAMING DEVICES ON THE INPUT MENU Inputs can be renamed to make them easier to recognize on the Input menu see Changing the Input Source on page 21 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 l Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Devices and press OK The DEVICES menu is displayed Highlight the input device that you want to rename and press OK To use a preset input name a Highlight the Input Port row and press OK b Highlight the input name you want to use and press OK To enter a custom name a Enter your custom name using the on screen keyboard b Highlight OK and press OK c The Input Name changes to
11. 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 lf 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
12. CTING 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 VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand VIZIO SS QUICK START GUIDE Model E280 81 Remote Control Quick Start Guide with Batteries oS Power Cord 4xT4 10mm Phillips Screw PACKAGE CONTENTS 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 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 TV ON STAND To install the base 1 Place the TV screen down on a clean flat surface To prevent 2 Align the stand and hook it into the bottom of the TV as shown scratches or damage to the screen place the TV on a soft surface such as a blanket 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver tighten four 4 T4 10mm screws into the base to secure it to the TV When you are finished place the TV on a stable level surface To ensure proper ventilation leav
13. K VIZIO bd The SKIP CHANNEL menu is D NE displayed teso O 1 Test 1 2 For each channel you wish 1 2 Test2 to remove use the Up Down 2 Test 3 O Arrow buttons on the remote 22 Test4 to highlight the channel and 23 Test 5 O press OK A V appears to the right of each channel you select 3 When you have selected all of the channels you wish to remove press the EXIT button on the remote owe 31 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 A The Analog Audio and Digital Language features 3 only works when fhe program being viewed is being broadcast in the language you select To use the Analog Audio feature 1 From the TUNER menu highlight Analog Audio and press OK The ANALOG AUDIO menu is displayed VIZIO a lt ANALOG AUDIO Stereo SAP 2 Select Stereo SAP secondary Mono audio programming or Mono Press OK 3 Press the EXIT button on the remote 32 1 To use the Digital Language feature From the TUNER menu highlight Digital Language and press OK The DIGITAL LANGUAGE menu is displayed
14. OK 7 Wait for the TV to turn off The TV will turn back on shortly afterward and the Setup App will begin 41 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 Channel Input Information 28 E Oliver s Holiday Surprise TV PG V 11 00AM 12 00PM Oliver wakes up One morning only to discover that his pals are missing In this hour long holiday special Oliver goes on a journey in search of his pals Who knows what he ll encounter on the way Program Title a Program Description DIGITAL EPISODE GUIDE WINDOW 42 Using the USB Media Player 6 USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER Playing USB Media To play your USB media The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and view photos 1 Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV 2 Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Yes and press the OK RGB PC K pc AUDIO If the dialog box disappears press the V button on 7 the remote to go the next step CABLE ANTENNA 3 Use the Arrow buttons to highlight your USB device in the list and press OK 4 Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Photo and press OK 5 Use the Arrow buttons to high
15. Replacing the Batteries on page 11 For the best image quality view high definition programs using digital sources Connect your devices with HDMI cables 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 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 47 see When When The image quality is not good 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 If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Ensure your ante
16. Settings 36 Viewing System IMPOTMATION ss supr matie 36 Using the Parental Controls reee 37 Accessing the Parental Controls Menu 37 Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings 37 Locking and Unlocking Channels s es 37 Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating 38 Changing the Parental Control Passcode 38 Resetting the Content Locks 38 Changing the On Screen Menu Language 39 Settingthe ie ZONE scene errr ne eae ene ern de 39 Adjusting the CEC Settings 40 Turning the Power Indicator On or Off 40 Using the Reset amp Admin Menu 41 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings 41 Using the Guided Setup Menu 41 Using Guided SO ss emule 41 Using th s Info WiIn GMse ss uote Aa 42 Using the USB Media Player c eee 43 Using The USB Media PlQYSriis russes eee ianmuis 43 Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media 43 Playing USB M dine nantes 43 Removing the USB Drive from the TV 43 Troubleshooting amp Technical Support 45 SPS CM COONS aies 48 Limited WArrAnN Yy i si necs ouvrastwenenamenenemanenonesanenenens 50 Parts Gers ee Sn a 50 Type Of OCS as a reese nn 50 Limitations CNG EXCILRIGNS hs 50 F rSGnel D Is sn na A Lu ne 50 Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee 50 Legal amp COmMplIAncCe Anse 51 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 51 N HCE pasea a E AE EE 51 FCC ONE ae on peus 51 INSPE
17. TIONS buttons on the remote to SUN S odas Analog Closed Captions CCl highlight the setting you wish Wineen Qpeeciy AS Bocclece 2 a forehhont Closed Digital Closed Captions CS to change then use the Left igi i Right Arrow buttons to change Captions and press OK The Digital Caption Style Custom His ce g CLOSED CAPTIONS menu is displayed e Caption Style Choose As Broadcast to keep default settings or Custom to manually change each 3 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the type i l EO ee captions you wish to setting WwW e Analog Closed Captions for Text Style Change the analog NTSC TV channels font used for the closed e Digital Closed Captions for captioning text digital ATSC TV channels e Text Size Make the text larger or smaller 4 After highlighting the type of e Text Color Change the color of the text closed captions you wish to Text Opacity Change the transparency of the text see use the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote to select oN e Text Edges Change the effects at the edges of the text the caption channel you wish such as raising the edges or adding drop shadows to display then press EXIT Background Color Change the color of the 33 background directly behind the text Typical choices include e Background Opacity Change the transparency of the Opaque background transparent window Only a strip background directly behind the text of background appears behind the
18. 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
19. VIZIO USER MANUAL Model E280 B1 dts Studio Sound DOLBY DIGITAL HUM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 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 For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol amp DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS Studio Sound is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia 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
20. Video Cable Types 13 Connecting d COMPUIST 24 n e anse miennes 15 Connecting an Audio Device eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaaa tees 16 Connecting an Audio Device Audio Cable Types 17 Connecting an Audio Device ARC 18 Without HDMVARG ES era 18 VE TEI ARG 22e nee scat nn 18 Completing the First Time Setup 19 Using the On Screen Menu 20 Navigating the On Screen Menu 20 Changing the Input Stores 21 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio 21 Adjusting the Picture Settings 22 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings 23 Adjusting the Color Temperature cccccentee eee teeees 24 Resetting the Color Temperature Settings 24 Resetting the Picture Settings 25 Adjusting the Audio Settings 26 Changing the Equalizer Settings 27 Resetting the Audio SSTINGS accident anodes 27 Seting MINES Nu eh iiine n 28 Setting the Sleep TIMET ss nues nnneinene 28 Setting the Auto Power Off Feature 28 Setting Up the TN nree done 29 Selecting a T ner IMPR 29 Scanning for Channels 29 Adding New Channels nca eu 30 Skipping CIN OUNING Gs un Au nn 31 Changing the Audio LONQUOGS reims 32 Setting Up Closed CAptionNINg ee en 33 Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions 33 Renaming Devices on The Input Menus 35 Changing the TV
21. ain 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 50 otherthan by aVIZIO authorized service center Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers or requiring routine maintenance are not covered This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold 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
22. alizer Settings on page 31 e Reset Audio Mode Restores the audio settings to the factory defaults See Resetting the Audio Settings on page 27 When you have finished adjusting the audio settings press the EXIT button on the remote N CIN When an external audio device is set up TV Speakers is automatically set to Off and Volume Control is set to External To use the TV speakers set TV Speakers to On To use the VIZIO TV remote to control the volume of the TV speakers set Volume Control to TV You will no longer be able to control the volume of the external audio device with the VIZIO TV remote Resetting the Audio Settings Changing the Equalizer Settings To select a pre set audio mode l 5 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK The AUDIO menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Equalizer Settings and press OK The AUDIO MODE and equalizer settings screen appears Use the Left and Right Arrow buttons to select an audio mode The equalizer bars change to reflect the mode Press the EXIT button on the remote To customize an equalizer setting 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK The AUDIO menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Equalizer Settings and
23. 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 Highlight Start and press OK The partial channel search begins Wait until the partial channel search is 100 complete Highlight Done and press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote 30 To add a single new analog channel 1 From the TUNER menu highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK The ADD ANALOG CHANNEL menu is displayed Highlight Enter Channel and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding Highlight Add Channel and press OK The TV scans for the channel When the TV is done scanning for the channel press the EXIT button on the remote VIZIO La ADD ANALOG CHANNEL Enter Channel _ Add Channel wv _3_ 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 channels from the TV s memory with the Skip Channel feature Channels that have been removed with the Skip Channel feature can still be viewed if the channel A 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 37 To remove a channel 1 From the TUNER menu highlight Skip Channel and press O
24. e On Screen Menu Language Your TV can display the on screen menu in different languages To change fhe on screen menu language 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed VIZIO a MENU LANGUAGE Setting the Time Zone To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the GUIDE button set the TV s time zone 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed VIZIO A TIME ZONE English Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK The SYSTEM menu is displayed Espa ol Fran ais Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Menu Language and press OK The MENU LANGUAGE menu is displayed Highlight your preferred language English Espa ol or Fran ais and press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote 39 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK The SYSTEM menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Time amp Local Settings and press OK The TIME amp LOCAL SETTINGS menu is displayed Highlight Time Zone and press OK The TIME ZONE menu is displayed Highlight your time zone and press OK Highlight Daylight Saving and press OK The DAYLIGHT SAVING menu is displayed Choose On if your locale observes daylight savings time or Off if it does not Press the EXIT button on the remote Alaska Hawaii Pacific Mountain Central Eastern Atlan
25. e at least 1 of space between the back of the TV and any other objects walls etc 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 KI gt Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting To prevent 7 Os injury or damage to the TV ask someone to help you E280 B1 Screw Pich Hole Pattern 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 WALL MOUNT SCREW LOCATIONS To install yourTV 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 HDMI BEST 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 RGB PC on USB Co
26. e picture may appear dark When this setting is too high the picture may appear faded or washed out If the setting is too high or too low detail may be difficult to distinguish in dark or bright areas of the picture e Color Adjusts the intensity of the picture colors e Tint Adjusts the hue of the picture This setting is useful in adjusting the flesh tones in the picture If flesh appears too orange reduce the level of color before adjusting tint e Sharpness Adjusts the edge sharpness of picture elements It can be used to sharpen non HD high definition content however it will not produce detail that does not otherwise exist When you have finished adjusting the picture settings press the EXIT button on the remote Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings From the PICTURE menu use the Arrow buttons on the remote to VIZIO 2 highlight Advanced then press OK CODE Color Temperature Use the Arrow buttons on the Black Detail Off remote to highlight Advanced Backlight Control On Picture then press OK The Reduce Signal Noise Low ADVANCED PICTURE menu Reduce Block Noise Low is displayed Picture Position Use the Arrow buttons to ee Film Mode Auto highlight the setting you wish to adjust then press Left Right Arrow buttons to change the setting e Color Temperature See Adjusting the Color Temperature on page 24 e Black Detail Adjusts the average br
27. en use the Left Right Advanced Picture Arrow buttons to change the picture mode e Standard mode sets the various picture settings to values that meet E N ERGY STA RE req u irements Select from preset picture modes Standard picture mode meets ENERGY STAR Calibrated mode sets the onnon o ae picture settings to values lag when gaming use Game mode perfect for watching TV in a O y brightly lit room e Calibrated Dark mode sets the picture settings to values perfect for watching TV in a dark room e Vivid mode sets the picture settings to values that produce a brighter more vivid picture e Game mode reduces throughput delays and optimizes the picture settings for displaying game console output e Computer mode optimizes the picture settings for displaying computer output 22 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 e Backlight Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture Backlight cannot be adjusted when starting from some picture modes e 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 e Contrast Adjusts the white level of the picture When this setting is too low th
28. from the unit before it is serviced regardless of the servicer Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee This policy covers zero bright pixel defects for the duration of the limited 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 amp 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 circu
29. gital e 2 0 5 1 Scaleable Lossless Digital Audio Connection e Audio and Video Signals HDMI BEST CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE ARC Without HDMI ARC Without an HDMI ARC setup your TV will transmit audio signals from the built in tuner to your home audio receiver through a separate audio connection With HDMI ARC Built in Tuner Built in Tuner Your TV Your TV 3 5mm Audio 4 HDMI Your Blu Ray Player Your Blu Ray Player 18 With an HDMIARC setup the audio connection between your TV and home audio receiver can be removed The HDMI cable will transmit audio signals to and from your TV with an all digital audio video connection Completing the First Time Setup A The first time you turn on the TV the Setup App will guide you 4 Use the OK and Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight through each of the steps necessary to get yourTV ready for use your time zone and press OK Before you begin the first time setup 5 Use the OK and Arrow buttons on the remote to set whether Your TV should be installed and the power cord should daylight saving time applies in your locale be connected to an electrical outlet es oo When you are finished highlight Next and press OK Your devices should be connected To complete the first time setup 6 Use the OK and Arrow Up Down Buttons on the remote to Bpi select your TV connection 1 Press the Power Standby button on the
30. ightness of the picture to compensate for large areas of brightness Select Off Low Medium or High e 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 e Reduce Signal Noise Diminishes artifacts in the image caused by the digitizing of image motion content Select Off Low Medium or High e Reduce Block Noise Reduces pixelation and distortion for mpeg files Select Off Low Medium or High Reset Picture Mode e Picture Position Adjust the vertical and horizontal positions of the picture to ensure the image is centered 23 and completely fills the screen Use the Left Right Arrow buttons to adjust the horizontal position of the displayed picture Use the Up Down Arrow buttons to adjust the vertical position of the displayed picture Press the OK button when you are finished Picture Size Increase or decrease the vertical and horizontal size of the displayed picture Use the Left Right Arrow buttons to adjust the horizontal size of the displayed picture Use the Up Down Arrow buttons to adjust the vertical size of the displayed picture Press the OK button when you are finished Film Mode Optimizes the picture for watching film Select Auto or Off Reset Picture Mode See Resetting the Picture Settings on page 25 When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings
31. ing certain channels or programs without a password The Parental Controls menu only appears when You are using an the tuner receive your TV signals such as when you are using an antenna for Over the Air signals or when connected to cable TV directly from the wall no cable box You have a device connected using a composite video cable or a coaxial cable such as a VCR satellite or cable box or DVR Accessing the Parental Controls Menu To access the Parental Controls menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK The SYSTEM menu is displayed 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 38 I A AdS 37 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
32. it 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 Other Image s used under license from Shutterstock com 51 2013 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 131230EM NC
33. l 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 22 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source 46 The TV displays No Signal 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 26 Ensure that 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 22 Check all cables to ensure they are securely attached Reset the picture settings See Resetting the Picture Settings on page 25 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
34. light the photo you want to display Press OK The photo displays Nac You can display your photos in fullscreen Select the AK photo press OK then highlight Fullscreen and press USB PORT OK Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media To play USB media you must first save your photos onto a USB thumb drive The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32 Do not remove the USB thumb drive while the TV is on Doing so may damage the drive Removing the USB Drive from the TV Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension jpg or jpeg The player is not designed to play media from external hard drives MP3 players cameras or smartphones 1 Turn off the TV To safely remove your USB drive from the TV 2 Disconnect your USB thumb drive from the USB port on the side of the TV A3 Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices To change source highlight it and press OK Current Folder Start Fullscreen Slideshow Sort by Name or Date View Thumbnails or Folders Adjust Slideshow Settings Folder Contents Back Button This area displays the Highlight this button BOCK Buton contents of the currently and press OK to return Highlight and press OK to return to left column selected folder You can to the previous screen browse files and folders Current role using the Arrow and OK Displays the folder path buttons on the remote lt Photo VIZIO_2GB Photo root sort C Na
35. me AZ View Thumbnails File Name D 1920x1080 Resolution 1920x1080 or Size 1607270KB x De PAT k I Meuse Page 1 of 1 Photo Infomation Displays name resolution and file size for currently selected photo Page Information If your USB thumb drive has more fles than can be displayed on a single screen the page information is displayed here 44 PHOTO VIEWER Troubleshooting amp Technical Support A 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 e New Product Setup Connecting Your Devices Technical Problems e And More Phone 877 878 4946 TOLL FREE Email techsupport VIiZlO com Web www VIZIO com support Hours of operation Monday Friday 5 AM TO 8 PM PST Saturday Sunday 7 AM TO 4 PM PST e Se habla Espanol Nous parlons Fran ais Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source If you are using cable TV satellite or an antenna connected directly to the TV scan for channels See Scanning for Channels on page 29 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 al
36. n the we z 2 Use the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote to change remote The on screen menu is whether the TV will turn off If you don t want the TV to turn off displayed at MENS when there is no signal change the setting to Off Otherwise zeep Tma on select 10 minutes 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the Auto Power Off 10 minutes remote to highlight Timers and 3 When you have finished setting the auto power off time press OK The TIMERS menu is press the EXIT button on the remote displayed 3 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 4 When you have finished setting the sleep timer press the EXIT button on the remote owy 28 SETTING UP THE TUNER Selecting a Tuner Input Select the type of tuner input you will be using You canselecteither You can use the TV s Tuner menu to Antenna Over the air or Cable Out of the wall connections M Sele ener men 1 From the TUNER menu highlight Tuner Mode and press OK Perform an Auto Channel Scan ere The TUNER MODE menu displays Perform a Partial Channel Scan tuner Mode Antenna 2 Highlight Antenna or Cable and press OK Press EXIT Manually Add Channels Auto Channel Scan Select Channels to Skip Partial Channel Search Scanning for Channels Select Analog MTS Modes ae ae Before the TV can de
37. nna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window for the best signal 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 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 21 Specifications B 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 VGA w Stereo Audio USB 2 0 Ports Audio Outputs OSD Language E280 B1 28 Class 27 51 2A DO X IOA XALO 24 85 x 15 68 x 2 36 9 26 lbs 8 93 lbs D LED 60 Hz 1366 x 768 720p 44925 mm H x 44925 mm V 6 5 ms 300 nits 178 Gy 176 C 2 1 Shared with Component Stereo 3 5mm headset Jack English Spanish French 48 E280 B1 Remote Control Model XRTO20 Compliance Energy
38. nnect USB thumb drive to play photos Component Composite Connect component or composite device HDMI Connect HDMI device REAR PANEL POWER Press and hold to turn TV on or off INPUT Press to change input source SIDE PANEL REMOTE SENSOR amp 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 40 FRONT PANEL 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 REMOTE CONTROL 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
39. nstall 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
40. onnection e Audio and Video Signals e Audio and Video Signals 0 Coaxial GOOD BETTER 13 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 e HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i e Analog Connection e Audio and Video Signals 00000 Pr Cr Pb Cb Y BETTER 14 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 e HD Video Resolutions up to 1080p e HD Audio e Digital Connection e Audio and Video Signals BEST CONNECTING A COMPUTER YourTV can be used to display output from a personal computer To use yourTV as a PC display 1 Connect a VGA cable not included to your PC and the RGB port on the back of the TV This cable transmits video F ES T TEER ED ES Eee ete N PAPA se 3 Set your PC s resolution to match the resolution of your TV Personal Computer See Appendix B Specifications 2 Connect a 3 5mm cable
41. ons to change the setting e TV Speakers Turns the built in speakers on or off Equalizer Settings Reset Audio Mode VY When theTV speakers are set to On DTS signals LS cannot be passed through digital audio outputs e Surround Sound Surround sound uses DTS TruSurround to deliver an immersive surround sound experience from the TV s internal speakers TruSurround completes the entertainment experience by providing deep rich bass and by delivering crisp details and clear intelligible dialog Select On or Off e Volume Leveling Volume leveling uses DTS TruVolume to maintain consistent volume levels during transitions between program content AV formats and input sources Select On or Off In a few cases volume leveling may artificially suppress volume increases making it difficult to hear dialog or flattening sudden noises If this occurs turn volume leveling off e Balance Adjusts the loudness of the audio output from al SL 17 QI e Analog Audio Out Sets the volume control properties for the 3 5mm headphone jack connector when connected to a home theater audio system Select 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 e Equalizer Settings Adjusts the boost or attenuation of different frequencies using either preset or custom settings See Changing the Equ
42. ounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment 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 Antenna Lead In Wire 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 TACT Y scosesorrovatarsradpeaneiaastarseorenecamemwend 3 Inspecting the Package Contents 3 lAstaling ihe TM ns en A 3 Installing the TV SiQnd dl du riea 3 lAstalling the TV on a Wall cones snasao 6 Controls and CONNeECHONS sun 7 Rear PAS sara a a aa aait 7 SIAS PANEN esige EA O E E eee ENN 8 PIMA POM ecien e E E 9 Remote Core nn dede 10 Replacing the PANNES 1 6253 connstien liek cooelataliwneuns 11 Connecting Your Devices creere 12 Connecting A Device 4422 mssseunniiaueniiereetnndes 12 Connecting a Device Audio and
43. p 20 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 cp 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote The input menu is de displayed 2 Use the Up Down Arrow HOME buttons or the INPUT button on the remote to highlight the HDMI 2 input you wish to view and press OK The selected input is OOO displayed COMP o RGB Note Inputs may vary by TV You can change the input names that appear on the Input menu to make your devices easy to recognize See Renaming Devices on the Input Menu on page 34 for more information M7 Aa NY OT 21 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 Normal Normal 2 Use the Arrow buttons to o o highlight the aspect ratio you Panoramic Stretch wish to view and press OK ol ot Wide Wide Normal preserves the content s original aspect ratio Since the 4 3 aspect ratio is not large een east enough to fill the TV s screen black bars are added to the left and right of the display image Note Aspect ratio settings may vary by Input source
44. prays 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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 gr
45. press the EXIT button on the remote Adjusting the Color Temperature Resetting the Color Temperature Settings Adjusting the color temperature changes the white balance of To reset the Color Temperature settings the picture 1 From the COLOR TEMPERATURE To adjust the color temperature menu ales H Arow Duran VIZIO 1 From the ADVANCED PICTURE to highlight Reset Color COLORTEMPERATURE menu use the Arrow buttons VIZIO Temperature and then press Color Temperature Normal to highlight Color Temperature COLOR TEMPERATURE OK Reset Color Temperature then press OK Color Temperature Normal 2 Use the Arrow buttons on Reset Color Temperature 2 The TV displays Select Reset the remote to highlight Color to restore factory default color Temperature then press OK temperature settings Highlight 3 Use the Left Right Arrow Reset and press OK buttons to highlight a color E do nek 3 Press the EXIT button on the press OK remote e Cool produces a blue hued picture e Computer optimizes the picture for use as a PC monitor e Normal is optimized for television viewing Ww o e Custom is intended for ae technicians to manually Vv calibrate the TV by changing each of the color temperature settings Calibration requires an input with precisely set colors and a specialized light meter Red Green Blue Gain Adjusts the degree of contrast of each color in the display Red Green Blue Offset Adjusts the brightness of each color in
46. remote The TV powers on and the Setup App 7 Follow the steps for choosing starts a device and an input if they appear 8 Press OK to have the TV begin finding channels if the option appears 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Home Use and press OK 9 Highlight Name This Input and press OK to rename the input if desired 10 When you have finished setting up your connection and scanning for channels highlight Exit to Live TV and press OK 3 Use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote to select your preferred language and your country The First Time Setup is complete 19 Using the On Screen Menu 5 Your TV features an easy to use on screen menu NAVIGATING THE ON SCREEN MENU To open the on screen menu press the MENU button on the To open the on screen menu press remote the MENU button on the remote Pion iiis Ment yoi eadn Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Adjust the Picture settings Tee a menu option and press the OK Adjust the Audio settings ee button to select that option Activate the Sleep Timer Picture Adjust the Tuner settings gt Set up Closed Captioning cb Tuner LT While navigating the on screen menu you can press Name the TV Inputs C Glebe LIEN A x the BACK button at any time fo return to the previous AdiustTV Setti Pes menu screen The EXIT button will close the os ce zee Syston on screen menu Access the Guided Setup Guided Setu
47. se 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 yourTV 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 s
48. show the custom name thot you created When you have finished naming your input press the EXIT button on the remote 35 Input Port VIZIO G NAME INPUT HDMI 1 lt DvD Le Input Name DvD_ e Custom Name a lpi el S i G hli ji kilimn oipiq r S ORA CVS 7 NO 11213 41516 7 8 9 4 com Space OK Cancel Select the input name from a list of common device names Blu ray Cable Box DVD etc ow 0 CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS Using the system menu you can View the System Information VIZIO Set up Parental Controls le Change the on screen System Information menu language Menu Language Set the time Time amp Local Settings 3 P tal Control Adjust the CEC settings T se Adjust the Power Indicator Bower ndicafor settings Reset amp Admin ResetTV Settings amp Set up Admin Controls English Off 36 Viewing System Information To view a summary of the TV settings 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK The SYSTEM menu is displayed Highlight System Information and press OK Use the Up Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the system information When you are finished reviewing the system information press the EXIT button on the remote Using the Parental Controls The TV s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from display
49. tect and display channels and their eein anauaees pe associated information you must scan for channels A channel g guag See ee scan may also be necessary when the TV has been moved to an DISONS Enola 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 VIZIO A OK The CHANNEL SCAN begins lt d CHANNEL SCAN 2 Wait until the channel scan is Somes tand 100 complete Highlight Done 2 nd press OK Analog Channels 0 tow i 13 Complete Es 3 Press the EXIT button on the Cancel remote If the channel scan is cancelled the channels that were already discovered are retained A new channelscan will clear all channels Cancel the channel scan 29 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 I From the TUNER menu highlight Partial Channel Search and press OK The PARTIAL CHANNEL SEARCH menu is displayed Highlight Scan Mode and select the type of channel you are adding Analog Digital or Analog Digital 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 Highlight To Channel and enter the
50. the Up Down Arrow buttons to select On or Off then press OK USING THE RESET amp ADMIN MENU USING THE GUIDED SETUP MENU You can use the TV s Reset amp Admin menu to restore the TV to its Using Guided Setup factory default settings The TV s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings To use guided setup All of the on screen menu settings can be reset to the factory 1 Press the MENU button on the defaults remote The on screen menu is VIZIO a displayed GUIDED SETUP A If you restore the TV to the factory default settings all 2 Highlight Guided Setup and eS changes you have made to the settings will be lost press OK The GUIDED SETUP menu is displayed To restore the TV to its factory default settings 3 Highlight Tuner Setup and ress OK 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 4 Follow fhe on screen ae instructions When finished 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System press the EXIT button on the and press OK The SYSTEM menu is displayed remote 3 Highlight Reset amp Admin and press OK The RESET amp ADMIN menu is displayed 4 Highlight Reset TV to Factory Defaults and press OK 5 Enter your parental control passcode If you have not yet set up a parental passcode enter the default 0000 DO y The TV displays Select Reset to restore all TV settings to factory defaults 6 Highlight Reset and press
51. the display 4 When you have finished adjusting the color temperature press the EXIT button on the remote 24 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 VIZIO a highlight Reset Picture Mode lt ADVANCED PICTURE then press OK Color Temperature Black Detail Off 2 The TV displays Select Reset to Backlight Control On restore factory default picture RUE BA settings Highlight Reset and Reduce Block Noise En press OK Picture Position 3 Press the EXIT button on the pele Sze Film Mode Auto remote Reset Picture Mode 25 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS the left and right speakers e Lip Sync Adjusts the synchronization between the To adjust the audio settings display image and the accompanying audio track Use the Arrow buttons on the 1 Press the MENU button on the e Digital Audio Out Changes the type of processing for remote The on screen menu VIZIO La HDMI ARC output when connected to a home theater is displayed AUDIO audio system Select PCM or Bitstream TV Speakers On Surround Sound On remote to highlight Audio and Volume Leveling On press OK The AUDIO menu Balance 0 is displayed lia Sme 0 Use the Arrow buttons to eee Een Analog Audio Out Fixed highlight the setting you wish to adjust then press Left Right Arrow butt
52. tic Newfoundland Indiana Arizona 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 I Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK The SYSTEM menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight CEC and press OK The CEC Settings menu is displayed Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust each setting e CEC Function To use CEC you must select On e System Audio Control When system audio control is on you can control your device s audio using the TV s remote control e Device Discovery Use this function to determine if your device is connected and supports CEC Press the EXIT button on the remote 40 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 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System and press OK The SYSTEM menu is displayed 3 Highlight Power Indicator and press OK 4 Use
53. your new 4 digit parental control passcode To block or unblock content by its rating 4 Write down your new parental control passcode and save it 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu highlight the content in a secure location type you want to adjust and press OK 5 Press the EXIT button on the remote USA TV USA television program broadcasts USA Movie USA movie broadcasts Resetting the Content Locks CAN English Canadian English television program To reset the content locks to the factory default settings broadcasts CAN French Canadian French television program 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu highlight RESET LOCKS broadcasts and press OK The TV displays Are you sure you want to RESET ALL LOCKS SETTINGS to the factory defaults 2 For each rating type you want to block or unblock use the a Up Down and Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote to 2 Highlight Yes and press OK 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 38 Changing th

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