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1. h P P Ca A EAN g 5 E 4 4 fs 7 3 2 s Z P d ra 4 A Z f VE 7 ee A d e Lu My f P 7 tt AER LS 4 Z 7 Lhe j J y f r r 9 4 Ge lt ie fs x 4 P L wa 1 T ETTI KER OR AK 2 tes 9 N 2 A a WK N YT KS 5 XN RA lt A RUNS X NSK gt LA N gt w HOM HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC ENERGY STAR 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 Q DOLBY DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories SISS TruSurround HD TruVolume SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are i
2. 38 The picture is distorted 39 The display image does not cover the entire screen 39 The TV has pixels dots that are always dark or always lit 39 Installing the TV 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 e On a flat surface using the included stand e Ona 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 e It is placed on an uneven unstable or non level surface e tis pushed pulled or otherwise improperly moved e If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured To install the TV stand for model 1 Place the TV screen down on 2 clean flat surface To prevent scratches or damage to the screen place the TV on a soft surface such as carpet rug or blanket 2 Push the base onto the stand neck 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 When you have completed your inspection install the TV VIZIO LCD HDTV with Base User Manual a
3. 39 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings 28 When I change input source the volume changes 39 Using Guided SED e kt 29 When I change input source the display image changes size 39 Using the Info Window 30 ae POLICANON crena ne Be ee SR fe pe oe 40 Using the USB Media Player 31 Limited Warranty 41 Using the USB Media Player 31 OT s Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 iE Pans and LADOF u tee uuu uU e E ue qhaass 41 Playing USB Media 31 Ispa OF SONICO SEES E 41 Using VIZIO Internet ADPS a 34 Limitations and EXGIUSIORNS saczsuessesessases essen panes Doe 41 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 34 sas tates mae e 41 Using the VIA Dock 34 Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee 41 Moving an App on the VIA Dock 34
4. Insert and tighten the 4 included thumbscrews Be sure all four thumbscrews are inserted and tightened as shown Fold the tabs down so they are flush with the bottom of the base Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on a flat level and stable surface To ensure proper ventilation leave at least 1 of space between the back of the TV and any other objects walls etc Connect 3 5mm audio device Connect optical audio device Connect USB thumb drive to play music or view photos Connect HDMI devices Connect 3 5mm connector from computer Connect RF Coaxial connector from cable or antenna Connect RGB cable from computer Connect component or composite device Connect ethernet cable from home network Connect included power cord 3 5mm Stereo Audio Out Optical Digital Audio Out USB HDMI 3 5mm PC Audio In DTV TV RGB PC Component Composite Ethernet AC In Controls and Connections Rear Panel Inputs 3 5mm Stereo Audio Out Optical Digital Audio Out USB HDMI 1 2 3 4 PC AUDIO 3 5mm PC Audio In COMPONENT BETTER RGB PC gt 9 Component RGB PC DTV TV Composite ETHERNET Ethernet Rear Panel Inputs E551VA Front Panel Remote Control VIZIO Light Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor When using the remote point it directly at this sensor VIZIO Light When the TV is on the light is
5. 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 42 7A RAY TRULED EDGE LIT R ED 240HZ SPS 480HZ SPS S SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PPS THEATE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNER 11041357 ESERVED N N X an
6. Legal amp Compliance a 42 Adding a New App to the VIA Dock 35 9 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 42 Removing an App from the VIA Dock 35 m NCS rr E A A S m 2 s Creating and Managing User Profiles 35 asia a CE O a OE Pa 35 W I iy uu xu nu usa K UON E as D Creating a New User Profile 36 l Open Source Software Notice 42 Removing a User Profile 37 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings 37 Troubleshooting amp Technical Support 38 The TV displays No Signal 38 There is no 98 ans 38 The power is on but there is no image on the screen 38 There IS NO SOUNO weiss inside ohi a 38 The colors on the TV don t look right 38 The buttons on the remote aren t working 38 The image quality is not good
7. 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 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 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK The TV Settings 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 5 To set a custom parental passcode see Changing the Parental F Control Passcode on page 25 24 E551VA Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating Changing the Parental Control Passcode A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for children and If you use the parental controls you should change the passcode to prevent at other times broadcast programs that are meant for mature
8. Dock You can personalize your VIA Dock by moving Apps To move an App Press the V Button on the remote Highlight a VIA App by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen Press the Yellow VIA Shortcut button Confirm that you want to move the App by pressing the Blue VIA Shortcut button Use the Left Right Arrow buttons to move the App to the new location on the VIA Dock Press the Yellow VIA Shortcut button to drop the App in the new location 1 2 VIZIO Internet Apps VIA delivers popular online content to your TV VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows listen to music get weather and news information and more all on demand A high speed internet connection is required to receive product updates and to access online content See Setting Up Your Network Connection on page 9 if your TV is not yet connected to your home network Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons Use the four colored buttons on the remote to perform common VIA tasks Yellow Move or delete an App from the VIA Dock In some Apps this button is also used to create a snippet which makes certain information available from the App Dock Once created the snippet is available from the App Dock by highlighting the App and pressing Up Down Arrow VIA Shortcuts Blue Change the size of the main display window when
9. an App is open in the sidebar Red Exit from an open App or to close the App Dock Green View settings for an open App 34 7 Creating and Managing User Profiles User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the VIA Dock For each profile you create a different set of Apps and App settings are saved Creating an Owner PIN Creating an owner PIN allows you to restrict access to the Administrative Controls menu in the Profile App You can also restrict other profiles from installing new Apps To create an owner PIN Press the V Button on the remote Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen Select the App by pressing the OK button The Profile App is displayed Highlight Administrative Controls and press OK The Administrative Controls menu is displayed Highlight Create Owner Pin and press OK The Owner PIN menu is displayed Highlight Create Owner Pin and press OK The PIN Creation menu is displayed Enter a 4 digit passcode using the Number Pad on the remote or the on screen number pad Write down your passcode and save it in a secure location Highlight OK and press OK The PIN Confirmation menu is displayed Re enter your 4 digit passcode Highlight OK and press OK The Security Question dialog is displayed Press OK Highlight a security question and pres
10. 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 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 fill 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 E551VA Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can
11. before connecting other components to your TV e Read these instructions e Keep these instructions e Heed all warnings e Follow all instructions e Do not use this apparatus near water e Clean only with a dry cloth e Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat e 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 e Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus e Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer e 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 e Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such
12. 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 other than by a VIZIO authorized service center Products with unreadable o
13. information 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 VIZlO com or look for the zero bright pixel guarantee on the box 41 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 anew 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 VIZlO com or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO 877 698 4946 from 6 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
14. 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 is entered using the Number Pad If you wish to completely block a channel from being viewed use the parental controls See Using the Parental Controls on page 24 VIZIO 4 Skip Channel WPIX DT WPIX DT ODODO K Select channels to be skipped when using CH CH To remove a channel From the Settings menu highlight Skip Channel The Skip Channel menu is displayed For each channel you wish to remove use the Up Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the channel and press OK An X appears to the right of each channel you select When you have selected all of the channels you wish to remove press the EXIT button on the remote 1 E551VA 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 Rating Enable and press OK The Rating Enable 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
15. on Remote Control Back AN IMPORTANT Do not cover this area This is the transmitter QWERTY Keypad App Shortcuts j f Remote Control Back Right Side Panel Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Right Side Panel Power Turn the TV on or off Menu Display on screen menu Channel Up Down Change the channel Volume Up Down Increase or decrease the loudness of the TVs audio Input Change the input device With each press of the button the TV will display a different input source Turn the TV on or off Change the input device Launch the VIA App pictured on the button Control external device Blu Ray or DVD player Display the Info Window See Using the Info Win dow on page 30 Open the CC Menu See Setting Up Closed Cap tioning on page 13 Display the on screen menu See Scanning for Channels on page 22 Close the on screen menu Navigate the on screen menu and episode guide Select highlighted menu option Go to the previous on screen menu options Display the Info Window See Using the Info Win dow on page 30 Control VIZIO Internet Apps See the VIA Shortcut Buttons graphic Increase or decrease the loudness of the TV s audio Change the channel With each press of the but ton the channel will increase or decrease by one Start VIA Internet Apps See Using the VIA Dock on page 34 Turn the sound off or on When mute i
16. sublicense and or sell copies of the Open Source Software and to permit persons to whom the Open Source Software is furnished to do so subject to the following conditions THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONIN FRINGEMENT INNO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE 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
17. 8 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 TTY 1 888 TELL FCC 1 888 835 5322 Fax 1 866 418 0232 E mail fccinfo fcc gov NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration Web www ntia doc gov Phone 1 888 DTV 2009 1 888 388 2009 List of US Television Stations www high techproductions com usTVstations htm Your TV comes with a built in tuner capable of processing digital broadcasts No extra converter box is needed 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 cabl
18. Labels press OK The Settings menu is to highlight the Settings icon and displayed press OK The TV Settings menu is displayed TV 3 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Menu Language and press OK The Menu Language menu is displayed 3 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Name Input and press OK The Name Input menu is displayed 4 Highlight your preferred language English French or Spanish and press OK 4 Highlight Input Source and press OK Highlight the input you want to rename and press OK Set the Menu Language 5 Press the EXIT button on the remote 5 If you would like to use a preset input select Input source 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 and enter your custom label using the on screen keyboard and press OK If you would like to use the on screen keyboard instead highlight Show Keyboard and press OK 6 When you have finished naming your input press the EXIT button on the remote 26 E551VA Setting the Time Zone Adjusting the CEC Settings To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO button set the The CEC function on your TV enables you to control HDMI connected devices TV s time zone with the included remote without any additional programming To have the TV display the correct
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20. O O Panoramic Stretch O O Q O O O O O O E551VA Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio Setting Up Closed Captioning The TV can display images in four different modes Normal Wide Zoom 0 Panoramic Each mode displays the picture differently Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them Closed captions display a transcription of a program s dialogue To change the screen aspect ratio 1 Press the MENU button on the remote T If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions the TV will not display them 2 Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the ee es Wide icon Press OK Zoom Normal Panoramic To activate or deactivate closed captions VIZIO 3 Use the Arrow buttons to highlight your desired screen mode and press i Press the MENU button on the remote Cant OK eal osed Caption The on screen menu is displayed e Normal preserves the content s original aspect ratio Since the 4 3 Analog Closed Caption SOM aspect ratio is not large enough to fill the TV s screen black bars are 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote Digital Closed Caption Off added to the left and right of the display image to highlight the CC icon and press OK Digital CC Style As Broadcast The Closed Caption menu is displayed e 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 3 Use the Arrow but
21. OK If you would like to use the on screen keyboard instead highlight Show Keyboard and press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote 1 E551VA Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK The Settings menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK The Audio Settings menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK The TV displays Are you sure you want to RESET Audio Settings to the factory defaults Highlight Yes and press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote 1 2 E551VA Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can fine tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature From the Network Connection menu highlight Manual Setup and press b IP Setting dl OK The Change Settings menu is a displayed ae es Subnet Mask Use the Arrow and OK buttons to Default adjust each setting eens DHCP Dynamic Host s Configuration Protocol This setting Server must be turned Off to change any of the other settings e IP Address The IP address assigned to the TV RJ45 MAC 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wireless MAC FF FF FF FF FF FF e Subnet Mask The subnet mask e Default Gateway Your network s default
22. OSE 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 WARANTY 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
23. Press OK then press EXIT 5 You can also quickly access the Input menu by pressing the INPUT 7 button on the remote 11 Your TV features an easy to use on screen menu To open the on screen menu press the MENU button on the remote You can also open the on screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock then pressing OK From this menu you can e Change the input source e Set the screen aspect radio e Set up closed captioning e Activate the sleep timer e Adjust the picture settings e Adjust the audio settings Picture Audio e Configure the network settings e Change TV settings y W A settings e Access the help menu Network 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 10 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 on screen menu 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 Normal O O O O O O O Q
24. Timer Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference When activated the TV s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time To change the appearance of digital closed captions To use the sleep timer 1 From the Closed Caption menu use VIZIO the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital VIZIO 2 1 Press the MENU button on the remote CE LE CC Style 4 Digital CC Style The on screen menu is displayed S DON S Timer lt Off gt 2 Use the Left Right Arrow buttons on Caption Siyla S As Broadcast gt 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote Auto Power Off 10 min the remote to select Custom then Text Size As Broadcast to highlight the Sleep Timer icon and press OK The Digital CC Style menu Color As Broadcast press OK The Sleep Timer menu is appears Opacity ne P displayed 3 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons on BG Color As Broadcast 3 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons the remote to highlight the setting you BG Opacity As Broadcast on the remote to highlight Timer and press OK The Timers menu is displayed wish to change then use the Left Right Arrow buttons to change the settino Window Color As Broadcast Window Opacity As Broadcast 4 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the period of time after which you want the TV e Caption Style Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to manually change each setting Select the period of time before TV shuts
25. anced Picture Settings on page 16 To adjust the picture settings 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Brightness Adjusts the black level of the picture When this 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote setting is too low the picture may be too dark to distinguish details to highlight the TV Settings icon and Picture a lt Standard P When this setting is too high the picture may appear faded or press OK The TV Settings menu is Backlight E washed out displayed Brightness 8 Contrast Adjusts the white level of the picture When this setting 3 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons on 3 is too high the picture may appear dark When this setting is too the remote to highlight Picture and i low the picture may appear faded or washed out If the setting is press OK The Picture Settings menu Tint E too high or too low detail may be difficult to distinguish in dark or is displayed Sharpness EJ bright areas of the picture Color Adjusts the intensity of the picture colors Tint Adjusts the hue of the picture This setting is useful in adjusting the flesh tones in the picture If flesh appears too orange Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture Mode then use the Left Right Arrow buttons to change the picture mode e Standard mode sets the various reduce the level of color before adjusting tint picture settings to values th
26. arental passcode enter the default 0000 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote The TV displays Are you sure you would like to Restore Defaults This will to highlight the Help icon and press Display System information erase any custom settings OK The Help menu is displayed 5 Highlight Yes and press OK The TV displays Memory is being cleared 3 Highlight System Info and press OK The TV will reset shortly 4 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons to 6 Wait for the TV to turn off The TV will turn back on shortly afterward and scroll through the system information the Setup App will begin 5 When you are finished reviewing the system information press the EXIT button on the remote Resetting the TV Settings To reset the TV s picture and audio settings 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK The Help menu is displayed 3 Highlight Reset TV Settings and press OK The TV displays Are you sure you would like to Restore Defaults This will erase any custom settings 4 Highlight Yes and press OK 5 Press the EXIT button on the remote 28 29 E551VA Using Guided Setup The TV s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or to connect the TV with your network To access guided setup 1 Press
27. at will produce the best picture in the most cases This is the recommended setting 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 Select Picture Mode Gustom Standard Movie Golf etc e Movie mode sets the picture settings to values perfect for watching a movie in a dark room e Game mode optimizes the picture settings for displaying game console output e Vivid mode sets the picture settings to values that produce a brighter more vivid picture e Football Golf Basketball and Baseball modes optimize the picture settings for their respective sports Also try these modes for other sports 15 E551VA Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture From the Picture Settings Menu use the Arrow buttons to highlight More then press OK 4 Color Temperature Color Temperature lt Normal P Reset Color Temperature Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Color Temperature then press OK The Color Temperature menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Color Temperature then use the Left Right Arrow buttons to change the color temperature preset e Normal is optimized for television viewing e Cool produces a blue hued picture Me
28. ath Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices To change source highlight it and press OK Current Folder 3 E Folder Contents This area displays the Start Fullscreen Slideshow etl fr a ee contents of the currently Sort by Name or Date Ser Name A Z selected folder You can P T browse between files using View Thumbnails or List 15 uuu LATTES the Arrow and OK buttons View Folder Settings Settings on the remote Toggle Music Photos a u EAI File Name 001 jpg Resolution 1920x1080 SIZE 1607270KB Photo Infomation Displays name resolution and file size for currently selected photo Page Information If your USB thumb drive has more files than can be displayed on a single screen you can move between pages by highlighting this area and pressing Left Right Arrow Photo Viewer Screen 33 Using VIZIO Internet Apps Using the VIA Dock The VIA Dock is where all of your VIA Apps are accessed To use the VIA Dock and launch an App Press the V Button on the remote Highlight a VIA App by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen V Button Launch a VIA App by highlighting it and pressing the OK button on the remote 1 2 Moving an App on the VIA
29. atts Channel Simulated Surround Volume Normalizer Certifications Compliance Voltage Range Power Consumption Standby Power Consumption Ethernet Ports Wireless WiFi Remote Control Model Zero Bright Pixel Guarantee Operating Temperature Non Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Non Operating Humidity E551VA 55 Class 54 64 51 51 x 34 32 x 10 76 51 51 x 32 50 x 3 70 76 06 Ibs 65 04 Ibs CCFL 120 Hz 1920 x 1080 630 x 630 mm 50 000 1 6 ms 500 nits 178 H x 178 V 4 1 1 Shared w Component 1 2 1 with 3 5mm Audio In English Spanish French Optical Digital Out 3 5mm Stereo Out 2 Screen Size Diagonal Viewable Dimensions w Stand w o Stand Weight w Stand w o Stand TV Type Refresh Rate Maximum Resolution Pixel Pitch Dynamic Contrast Ratio Response Time Brightness Viewing Angle HDMI Inputs Component Video Inputs Composite Inputs RF Coaxial Input USB Ports RGB Inputs OSD Language Audio Outputs Number of Speakers 40 Limited Warranty 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 PURP
30. audiences You may children from accessing inappropriate material not want to block the channel completely using a channel lock but you may wish a to block certain programs from being viewed 1 From the Parental Controls menu highlight Change PIN and press OK The Change PIN menu is displayed When this is the case you can use the TV s Rating Block feature to block content based on its rating 2 Inthe New Pin field use the Number Pad on the remote to enter your new 4 digit parental control passcode i i ere ici Fora list of content ratings and their definitions visit 3 Inthe Confirm Pin field use the Number Pad on the remote to re enter www tvguidelines org your new 4 digit parental control passcode a m 0 To block or unblock content by its rating 4 Write down your new parental control passcode and save it in a secure location 1 From the Parental Controls menu highlight the content type you want to adjust and press OK 5 Press the EXIT button on the remote USA TV USA television program broadcasts Resetting the Content Locks To reset the content locks to the factory default settings USA Movie USA movie broadcasts 1 From the Parental Controls menu highlight RESET LOCKS and press OK CAN English Canadian English television program broadcasts The TV displays Are you sure you want to RESET ALL LOCKS SETTINGS to the factory defaults CAN French Canadian French television
31. ck 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 E551VA DTV Transition Advisory The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12 2009 Analog only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna now need a converter box to continue to receive over the air TV Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital only broadcasting Analog only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services gaming consoles VCRs DVD players and similar products For additional information please contact the parties listed below as appropriate FCC US Federal Communications Commission Web www fcc gov Phone 1 88
32. connected to an electrical outlet See Installing the TV on page 1 e Your devices should be connected See Connecting Your Devices on page e If you have a wireless network have the network key ready e If you are connecting to your network with an ethernet cable connect it to the ethernet port on the TV See Setting Up Your Network Connection on page 9 To complete the first time setup 1 Press the Power Standby button on the remote The TV powers on and the Setup App starts 2 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK 3 Use the OK and Arrow Up Down buttons on the remote to read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Yahoo TV Widgets When you are finished highlight Next and press OK 10 Using the On Screen Menu Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players Blu Ray Players and video game consoles can be connected to your TV To display one of these devices on your TV you must first change the input source in the on screen menu For instructions on connecting external devices see Connecting Your Devices on page To change the input device 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Input icon and press OK The Input menu is displayed 3 Use the Up Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the input source you wish to display
33. e back of the TV 3 Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV See Using Guided Setup on page 29 Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to a wireless network 1 Ensure you have e A router broadcasting a high speed wireless signal wireless n recommended e A high speed internet connection 2 Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV See Using Guided Setup on page 29 Select the name of your wireless network from the list of available networks and press OK Enter the network key using the on screen keyboard then highlight Connect and press OK T Ifthe TV is connected to your network via an ethernet cable you will not see this screen The TV will connectto your network automatically T If you are not connecting your TV to your network you can skip this step Highlight Skip and press OK Enter your First Name Last Name Phone Number ZIP Code and E mail Address using the on screen keyboard Highlight Next and press OK Answer the on screen questions about your TV connection using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote When you have finished the channel scan highlight Exit to Live TV and press OK The First Time Setup is complete 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 e Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be
34. e TV scan for channels See Scanning for Channels on page 22 There is no power e Ensure the TV is plugged into a working electrical outlet e Ensure the power cable is securely attached to the TV e Press the Power Standby button on the remote or press the Power Standby button on the side of the TV to turn the TV on The power is on but there is no image on the screen e Ensure all cables are securely attached to the TV e Ensure all devices are connected correctly Devices differ see your device s user manual for details e Adjust Brightness Contrast or Backlight See Adjusting the Picture Settings on page 15 e Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source 38 E551VA The picture is distorted When change input source the display image changes size e Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV Separate the e The TV remembers the viewing mode on each input source If the TV from electrical appliances cars or flourescent lights viewing mode on the new input source differs from the one on the Ensure all cables are securely attached input source you switch from the difference may be noticable e See Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio on page 12 The display image does not cover the entire screen e lf you are in RGB mode computer ensure that H Size and V Position in the on screen menu are set correctly e If you are using a device with 480i output press the WIDE b
35. e accompanying helpful tip E551VA 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 wa
36. e formatted as FAT32 e Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension mp3 jpg etc e The player is not designed to play media from external hard drives or mps players To play your USB media 1 Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV 2 Highlight the Media App and press OK The Media App launches 3 Highlight your USB device in the list and press OK 4 Highlight the type of media you wish to display Audio or Photo Press OK 5 Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the file you want to display Press OK The file plays gt You can also display your photos in fullscreen Select the photo 2 press OK then highlight Fullscreen and press OK 31 Using the USB Media Player The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music or photos USB Media Player Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 1 Turn the TV off Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side 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 E551VA Back Button Progress Bar Highlight this button and press Now Playing Information Displays the duration of the currently OK if you would like to return Displays song title album title playing song The blue bar will lengthen to the prev
37. e is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation Ground Clamp Antenna Lead In Wire N 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 Electric Service Equipment Table of Contents Installing the V o oo ccc ccc e 1 Adjusting the Picture Settings 1 u 15 Inspecting the Package Contents 1 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings 16 Maalina e iu amsa nn ne one Da 1 Adjusting the 16 Installing the TV Stand dpatninesaicdeaneisin 1 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 17 Installing the TV on a Wall ccccccsssscsesscscsesscscsesececseseceesetecesseteeeesenees 2 17 Adjusting the Audio Settings 18 Controls and CONNECTIONS 3 Aeciuet none Advanced o 18 Rear Panel Inputs 3 Resetting the Audio Settings 19 RON S GS Panel uuu uu L uu e r a 4 Using the Network Connection 19 FONE PO I l ui 4 Connecting to a W
38. ertainment 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 e SRS TruVolume TruVolume intelligently normalizes volume fluctuations during television commercials or channel changes Select On or Off e Advanced Audio See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on page 18 e Reset Audio Mode Restores the audio settings to the factory defaults See Adjusting the Audio Settings on page 18 When you have finished adjusting the audio settings press the EXIT button on the remote To adjust the audio settings 1 18 Using the Network Connection Menu Your TV is internet ready featuring both an ethernet port and built in high speed 802 11n Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to a wireless network whose network name SSID is being broadcast l LF am S a Network Connection Enter Access Point Name Test Connection Advanced network settings setup network 19 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK The Network Connection menu is displayed Highlight the name of your wireless network this is the network s SSID and press OK Using the QWERTY Keypad on the remote enter your network s password then highlight Connect and press
39. esktop resolution on the PC is set to 1920 x 1080 Set the Screen Mode to Normal e DVD Player with DVI o Connect left white and right red audio cables to the L and R ports Composite AV next to the HDMI ports on the TV Required Device Ports 2 Ensure the TV has a matching port available 3 Ensure you have a cable that matches the available port For example if you are connecting a Blu ray player with an HDMI port be sure you have an HDMI cable E551VA Select one of the connection types Use the cable s shown to connect the V to your device Select One DIGITAL RF 777 DIGITRL CORXIRL h ANALOG ANALOG BETTER COMPONENT rer K ANALOG COMPOSITE 25 gt ANALOG Device Connection Chart E551VA Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet ready and can be connected to your home network in two ways e Wired using the RJ45 ethernet connector on the back panel e Wirelessly using your home wireless 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 Wired Network To connect to a wired network 1 Ensure you have e An ethernet cable long enough to reach your TV e A router or modem with an available ethernet port e A high speed internet connection 2 Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to the ethernet port on th
40. gateway address Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol Select Off to enter static IP e Pref DNS Server Your preferred domain name server address e Alt DNS Server Your alternate domain name server address If you need the RJ45 ethernet MAC address or the Wireless MAC address to set up your network these are displayed at the bottom of the Change Settings menu Press the EXIT button on the remote To change advanced network settings 1 4 Testing Your Network Connection To test your network connection From the Network Connection menu highlight Test Connection and press OK The Test Connection screen displays the connection method network name signal strength and download speed of your network connection Press the EXIT button on the remote 1 To connect to a wireless network whose network name SSID is not being broadcast Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed VIZIO 4 Enter Access Point Name Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK The Network Connection menu is displayed Please enter your Access point name This is useful for locating and Access Point with a hidden SSID Highlight Enter Access Point Name and press OK Using the QWERTY Keypad on the remote enter your network s name SSID then highlight Connect and press OK If you would like to use the on screen keyboard instead highlight Sho
41. he Picture Settings menu use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight More then press OK Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Advanced Picture then press OK The Advanced Picture menu is displayed Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust then press Left Right Arrow to change the setting When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings press the EXIT button on the remote Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings 1 16 E551VA Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Resetting the Picture Settings When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input the size and position of To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings the display image can be adjusted a 1 From the Picture Settings menu use the Arrow buttons to highlight More To adjust the picture size and position then press OK 1 Ensure the input is set to HDMI or 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode RGB TE BEET then press OK The TV displays Are you sure you want to RESET Picture Settings to the factory defaults 2 From the Picture Settings menu use Vertical Position the Arrow buttons on the remote to Horizontal Size 3 Highlight OK and press OK highlight More then press OK Vertical Size 4 Press the EXIT button on the remote 3 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to hig
42. he lower left corner of the screen Select the App by pressing the OK button The Profile App is displayed Highlight Administrative Controls and press OK If you have an Owner PIN you must enter it now The Administrative Controls menu is displayed Highlight Remove Profile and press OK The Remove Profile menu is displayed Highlight the name of the profile you want to remove and press OK The TV displays Are you sure you want to delete this profile This operation cannot be undone Highlight OK and press OK 1 2 Troubleshooting amp Technical Support There is no sound e Press Volume Up on the remote control e Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure mute is off e Check the audio settings See Adjusting the Audio Settings on page 20 Ensure the speakers are set to On e Ensure no headphones are connected to the TV e Check the audio connections of external devices Blu ray player game console cable satellite box that are connected to the TV e f 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 e Adust the Color and Tint settings in the Picture menu See Adjusting the Picture Settings on page 15 e Reset the picture settings See Resetting the Picture Settings on page 17 e Check all cables
43. hlight Size amp Position then press OK The Size amp Position menu is displayed 4 Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust then press Left Right Arrow to change the setting e Auto Adjust Automatically i Adjust the horizontalocaton of the adjusts display image to optimal displayed image size and position RGB input only e Horiz Position Adjusts the horizontal left right position of the display image e Vertical Position Adjusts the vertical up down position of the display image e Horizontal Size Adjusts the width of the display image e Vertical Size Adjusts the height of the display image e Fine Tune Adjusts the height of the display image RGB input only 5 When you have finished adjusting the color temperature press the EXIT button on the remote 17 E551VA Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the advanced audio settings From the Audio Settings Menu use the Arrow buttons to highlight Advanced Audio then press OK The Advanced Audio menu is displayed VIZIO 4 Advanced Audio Digital Audio Out Analog Audio Out Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust then press Left Right Arrow to change the setting e Digital Audio Out Changes the type of processing for the Optical output when connected to a home theater audio system Select Dolby Digital PCM or Off e Analog Audio Out Sets the vol
44. ious screen and artist name as the song progresses Connected Sources Displays connected VIZIO Dumpster Pipe ik USB devices To change Source On Rockin Hits of the 1990s E Album Art source highlight it and By The Kick Pantsters yy press OK 3 N Ea i gt CZ 8 46 lt H USB thumb drive and associated with your MyFlashDrive rootiMy Music music the album art will Current Folder Track Artist Duration display here 1 gt Dumpster Pipe 3380 Playback Controls my Musio 2 Walking to Your Pad 7 30 Folder Contents Playlist Use to control audio 3 Jimmy Jamjam 5 24 This area displays the playback Highlight Play 4 Dance All Night Long 5 17 contents of the currently Pause Previous or selected folder You can Dance Next and press OK g Metal browse between files using Pics the Arrow and 0K buttons Toggle Music Photos Browse Photos on the remote Sort by Album Artist Track WE Artist A Z View All or View Folders 5 All Page Information If your USB thumb drive has more files than can be displayed on a single screen you can move between pages by highlighting this area and pressing Left Right Arrow Music Player Screen 32 E551VA Back Button Back Button Highlight and press 0K to Highlight this button and press return to left column OK if you would like to return to the previous screen Current Folder Displays the folder p
45. ireless Network 19 Remote Control BaGK u u es e 4 Changing the Advanced Network 06 20 Remote sO ccc ee te Sse ac acres a aani 5 Testing Your Network Connection cccsccssesssecsscsssecssesssesseessecssecesecsveese 20 VIA Shortcut BUTTONS uuu u uu cui cst aia a e aki 6 21 Replacing the Batteries 6 Changing the Input SOUrCE cccscssscsssessecssecssessecssessecssecscessecseesseessecseee 21 Connecting Your DOVES a 7 Setting the Tuner Mode 21 Before You Begin a aiia 7 Scanning for Channels sss 22 Connecting Your Devices Adding New Channels sss 22 Setting Up Your Network Connection 9 Skipping Channels 23 Connecting to A Wired Network 9 Changing the Audio Language u sss 23 Connecting to a Wireless 9 Using the Parental Controls 24 Accessing the Parental Controls Menu 24 Completing the First Time Setup 10 Enabling
46. is displayed Press OK 14 Highlight a security question and press OK The Security Answer menu is displayed 15 Enter your security answer using the QWERTY Keyboard and press OK The Create Profile menu is displayed 36 7 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings The VIA Dock and all of its installed Widgets can be restored to the factory default settings If you restore the VIA dock to the factory default settings all changes you have made to the VIA dock will be lost A To restore the VIA Dock to the factory default settings Press the V Button on the remote Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen Select the App by pressing the OK button The Profile App is displayed Highlight System Settings and press OK The System Settings menu is displayed Highlight Restore Factory Settings and press OK The TV displays Are you sure you want to proceed Select Restore Factory Settings and press OK The TV displays Are you sure Highlight Restore Factory Settings and press OK Wait 5 seconds for the TV to restart 37 1 2 E551VA Removing a User Profile To remove a user profile Press the V Button on the remote Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote The highlighted App is in t
47. is new profile from installing new Apps turn Limit Profile to On You need an Owner PIN Enter it after turning Limit Profile to On To create a new user profile 1 Press the V Button on the remote 17 Highlight Done and press OK 2 Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen 3 Selectthe App by pressing the OK button The Profile App is displayed 4 Highlight Administrative Controls and press OK If you have an Owner PIN you must enter it now The Administrative Controls menu is displayed 5 Highlight Create Profile and press OK The Create Profile menu is displayed 6 Highlight the Name field and press OK 7 Enter your name using the QWERTY Keyboard on the remote or the on screen keyboard then press OK The Create Profile menu is displayed 8 Highlight Avatar and press OK The Avatar menu is displayed 9 Highlight a picture for your profile and press OK The Create Profile menu is displayed 10 Highlight Create Profile PIN and press OK The PIN Creation menu is displayed 11 Enter a 4 digit passcode using the Number Pad on the remote or the on screen number pad Write down your passcode and save it in a secure location 12 Highlight OK and press OK The PIN Confirmation menu is displayed 13 Re enter your 4 digit passcode Highlight OK and press OK The Security Question dialog
48. menu language e Set the time e Adjust the CEC settings CEC Settings Input Source Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players Blu Ray Players and video game consoles can be connected to your TV To display one of these devices on your TV you must first change the input source in the on screen menu N Me gt lt To quickly access the Input Source menu press the INPUT button A on the remote To change the input source from the Settings 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 the Settings icon and press OK The Settings menu is displayed 3 Highlight Input Source and press OK The Input Source menu is displayed 4 Highlight the input source you want to display and press OK E551VA Adding New Channels Occasionally you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of channels You can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options To add a range of new channels From the Settings menu highlight Partial Channel Search The Partial Channel Search menu is displayed Highlight Scan Mode and select the type of channel you are adding Analog Digital Analog or Digital Highlight From Channel and enter the channel from which you want to begin the scan Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel Highlight To Channel and enter the channel t
49. ncorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Welcome My Product Information Enter your product information here for easy reference Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase VIZIO recommends you attach your sales receipt to this manual for safekeeping Attach Sales Receipt Here 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 1 888 849 4623 We recommend that you either e Register your VIZIO product at www VIZIO com e 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 th
50. nd Quick Start Guide Remote Control with Batteries Cleaning Cloth Package Contents E551VA 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 E551VA Screw Size 6 Screw Length 15mm Screw Pitch 1mm Hole Pattern 400mm V x 200mm H T Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting To prevent injury or damage to the TV ask someone to help you 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 Turn off the TV Disconnect any cables connected to your TV M 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 Go Loosen and remove the thumb screws Pull the base away from the stand neck The base should be stored for future use Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the 4 screws from inside of the base neck Pull the base neck away from the TV The base neck should be stored for future use ak 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 A Specifications for the weight of this TV
51. ntrol When system audio control is on you can control your device s audio ZIP code using the keypad on the remote then press OK The ZIP code information is often used by VIA Apps to give you the most accurate location based information such as 5 Press the EXIT button on the remote weather or news CEC Function e Device Discovery Use this function to determine if your device is connected and supports CEC 8 Press the EXIT button on the remote 27 E551VA Using the Help Menu Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults You can use the TV s Help menu to e Display system information VIZIO If you restore the TV to the factory default settings all changes you 4 Hel i i lost Reset the TV settings have made to the settings will be los System Info Se Oe new ta Modeler Reset TV Settings To restore the TV to its factory default settings default settings Clear Memory Factory Default e Get guided setup help for the tuner 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed and network Guided Setup a 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press Displaying System Information O iphis p To display a summary of the TV settings 3 Highlight Clear Memory Factory Default and press OK 4 Enter your parental control passcode If you have not yet set up a p
52. nu for White Balance Adjustment e Computer optimizes the picture for use as a PC monitor e Custom allows you to manually change each of the color temperature settings 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 lf you want to reset the color temperatures to the factory default settings highlight Reset Color Temperature and press OK When you have finished adjusting the color temperature press the EXIT button on the remote To adjust the color temperature 1 Backlight Control 2 Film Mode Ambient Light Sensor Noise Reduction Diminishes artifacts in the image caused by the digitizing of image motion content Select Off Low Medium or High Reduce Background Picture Noise when present Color Enhancement Reduces oversaturation of some colors 0 improves flesh tones Select Off Normal Rich Color Green Flesh and Green Blue Adaptive Luma Adjusts the average brightness of the picture to compensate for large areas of brightness Select Off Low Medium Strong or Extend Film Mode Optimizes the picture for watching film Select Auto or Off Backlight Control Select Off or DCR Dynamic Contrast Ratio Ambient Light Sensor The ambient light sensor detects the light levels in the room and automatically aqjusts the backlight for the best 4 picture Select Off Low or High From t
53. o which you want to end the scan 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 VIZIO From the Settings menu highlight Add Analog Channel The Add Analog Channel menu is displayed 4 Tuner Settings Tuner Mode 4 Antenna gt Auto Channel Scan Partial Channel Search Add Analog Channel Skip Channel Highlight Enter Channel and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding Stereo Analog MTS Highlight Add Channel and press OK Digital MTS The TV scans for the channel English When the TV is done scanning for the channel press the EXIT button on the remote Select Antenna Over The Air or Cable Out Of The Wall for Tuner Coax Cable Input 1 To add a single new analog channel 1 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 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed lt Use the Arrow buttons on the remote nnels to highlight the Settings icon and press OK The Set
54. or Disabling Program Ratings 24 Using the On Screen MENU aasan 11 Locking and Unlocking Channels a eens 24 Navigating the On Screen Menu 11 ate oe Changing the Input Source 11 UT UI G uyu s gt Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio 12 HI T IU u aaa eo Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio 13 eT NN FEN TAIN CEES ese a a Setting Up Closed Captioning 13 TEN SOP sisi S Wa i hanging the Appearance of Digital Closed Gap tions sanserne 14 Setting the Time Zon e uuu aasawa skasassskuwassakswiaasana ef Activating the Sleep Timer 14 i EEN a Setting the Auto Power Off 6 14 Using the Help Menu 28 Displaying System Information 28 E551VA Resetting the TV Settings 28 see noise or static on the screen
55. program broadcasts a 2 Highlight Yes and press OK 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 cannot be viewed 4 When the rating type is unblocked the Lock icon appears unlocked Content with this rating can be viewed 5 Ifyou want to block all unrated content highlight Block Unrated Shows and use the Arrow buttons on the remote to select On 6 When you are finished adjusting the rating level blocks press the EXIT button on the remote 25 E551VA Changing the Names of the Inputs Changing the On Screen Menu Language To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your Your TV can display the on screen menu in different languages 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 on screen menu language TET To change the name of an input 1 Press the MENU button on the remote 4 Menu Language VIZIO The on screen menu is displayed vv 1 Press the MENU button on the remote 777 English The on screen menu is displayed ie 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote French Input Source to highlight the Settings icon and m 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote Input
56. r removed serial numbers or requiring routine Legal amp Compliance Caution Always use an AC DC power adapter that is properly grounded Use the AC cords listed below for each area USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act Open Source Software Notice Your VIA device may contain GPL executables and LGPL libraries that are subject to the PL2 0 LGPL2 1 License Agreements VIZIO offers to provide source code to you on CD ROM for a processing fee covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon request made to VIZIO at www VIZIO com This offer is valid for a period of three 3 years from the date of the distribution of this VIA device by VIZIO You can obtain a copy of the GPL LGPL licenses from http www gnu org licenses old licenses gpl 2 0 html and http www gnu org licenses oldlicenses lgpl 2 1 html You can also obtain a copy of gSOAP public license from http www cs fsu edu engelen license html Please visit www VIZlO com for attribution of copyrights to any open source software on your VIZIO VIA device Permission is hereby granted free of charge to any person obtaining a copy of any such software and associated documentation files the Open Source Software to deal in the Open Source Software without restriction including without limitation the rights to use copy modify merge publish distribute
57. 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 sho
58. rranty 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 Your TV is equipped with a three pronged grounded plug a plug with a third grounding pin This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet This is a safety feature If your outlet does not accommodate the three pronged have an electrician install the correct outlet or use an adapter to ground your TV safely Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug 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 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 e To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power
59. s OK The Security Answer menu is displayed Enter your security answer using the QWERTY Keyboard and press OK The Create Profile menu is displayed Highlight Done and press OK 35 1 A 10 11 12 E551VA Adding a New App to the VIA Dock Though your TV arrives pre loaded with featured VIA Apps new Apps are continually being added to the Widget Gallery The VIA Dock can hold a total of 17 Apps To add a new App Press the V Button on the remote Highlight the Widget Gallery App by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen Select Widget Gallery by pressing the OK button The Yahoo Widget Gallery is displayed Use the Arrow and OK buttons to select a new App Highlight Add Widget to My Profile and press OK 1 2 4 5 Removing an App from the VIA Dock To remove an App Press the V Button on the remote Highlight the App you want to delete by scrolling left and right using the Left Right Arrow buttons on the remote The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen Press the Yellow VIA Shortcut button Press the Red VIA Shortcut button The TV displays Permanently delete Widget Press the Red VIA Shortcut button to confirm that you want to delete Press the EXIT button 1 2 7 E551VA Creating a New User Profile 16 If you would like to prevent the user of th
60. s activated the TV s audio is turned off Return to the channel last viewed Use the number pad to manually enter a channel Use with number pad to manually enter a digital sub channel For example 18 4 or 18 5 Switch between display modes Use to enter letters symbols and numbers To enter one of the symbols or numbers in blue hold the ALT key while pressing the button Power Standby Input App Launchers A V Controls Info CC Closed Captioning Menu Exit Arrow OK Back Guide VIA Shortcuts Volume Up Down Channel Up Down V Button Mute Last Number Pad Dash Wide QWERTY Keypad Power Standby AN Controls Info Menu Arrow Guide VIA Shortcuts Channel Up Down Last Battery Compartment Remote Control E551VA Remote Control Input App Launchers OK Back V Button Volume Up Down Mute Number Pad E551VA 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 e Use only good quality batteries e Inserting the batteries incorrectly may resul
61. t in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or result in injury e Dispose of old or dead batteries in accordance with local hazardous waste regulations e Keep batteries away from children and pets Connecting Your Devices Your HDTV can be easily connected to an external device Connecting Your Devices e DVD or Blu Ray player Once you have determined the best available connection type on both your e Video game console 9 device and the TV ensure you have the corresponding cable e Cable box e External antenna To connect a device to the TV e Or other device 1 Ensure both the TV and your device are off Before You Begin 2 Connect the device and the TV Use the best available connection See the Device Connection Chart on the next page To connect a device to the HDTV Ensure each end of the cable is securely connected 1 Verify that the device has one of the following types of video ports 3 Turn the TV on by pressing the Power Standby button on the remote available 4 Turn your device on 5 When you are ready to use your newly connected device press the INPUT button on the remote and select the connection type HDMI RGB etc from the on screen menu Press OK 6 Check the list of devices connection types below for special instructions e Cable TV without cable box directly from wall Perform a channel scan Scanning for Channels on page 22 oe e RGB Component RF Antenna Make sure the d
62. the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed VIZIO 4 Guided Setup 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK The Help menu is displayed Network Setup Tuner Setup 3 Highlight Guided Setup and press OK 4 Highlight Tuner Setup or Network Setup and press OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions When finished press the EXIT button on the remote Back to previous page E551VA Using the Info Window The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote e Press the INFO or GUIDE button one time to display channel and input information e Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the program title and closed captioning information e Press the INFO or GUIDE button three times to display the program description Program Title CC Information Channel Input Information Time Warp Mouse Trap Ch 50 123 KCAL CABLE 11 00 AM 12 00 AM TV PG V CC OFF ENGLISH DOLBY 5 1 720p HD in this hour long special the 1 6 5 team runs off to join the circus with trap testing Rev Tommy Gunn and with high flying Cirque du Soleil explore their inner stuntmen and put everything but wood in a chipper Program Description Info Window 30 Using the USB Media Player Playing USB Media To play USB media you must first Save your music or images onto a USB thumb drive Remember e The USB thumb drive must b
63. time you must be connected to Not all HDMI devices support CEC See your device s user manual the internet via an Ethernet cable or a wireless network for details 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed Alaska To enable disable or adjust CEC settings 1 Press the MENU button on the remote 11210 a The on screen menu is displayed lt CEC Settings 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK The Settings menu is 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote CEC Function d One displayed Pacific to highlight the Settings icon and System Audio Control Off press OK The Settings menu is 3 Use the Arrow buttons on the displayed to highlight Time amp Local Settings Central and press OK The Time amp Local FETT 3 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote Settings menu is displayed Atlantic to highlight CEC Settings and press OK The CEC Settings menu is 4 Highlight Time Zone and press OK E as displayed The Time Zone menu is displayed Indiana Arizona 4 Use the Arrow and OK buttons tO adjust each setting e CEC Function To use CEC you must select Enable 5 Highlight your time zone and press OK 6 Highlight Daylight Savings and press OK The Daylight Savings menu is displayed Choose On if daylight savings is in effect or Off if it is not Set your time zone e System Audio Co
64. tings menu is displayed Highlight Auto Channel Scan and press OK The auto channel scan begins Cancel Wait until the channel scan is 100 complete Highlight Done and press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote Press OK to 6 1 22 Changing the Audio Language Some digital free to air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language The TV s MTS Multichannel Television Sound feature allows you to listen to audio in your preferred language Not all programs are broadcast in multiple languages The MTS feature only works when the program being viewed is being VIZIO 4 Analog MTS a Stereo SAP VIZIO 4 Digital MTS English French Spanish 23 broadcast in the language you select To use the Analog MTS feature From the Settings menu highlight Tuner and press OK The Tuner menu is displayed Highlight Analog MTS and press OK Select Mono Stereo or SAP secondary audio programming Press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote 1 4 To use the Digital MTS feature From the Settings menu highlight Tuner and press OK The Tuner menu is displayed Highlight Digital MTS and press OK Select your preferred language English French or Spanish Press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote 1 E551VA Skipping Channels After a channel scan is completed you may find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably There
65. to ensure they are securely attached The buttons on the remote aren t working e Ensure you are only pressing one button at a time e Point the remote directly at the TV when pressing a button e Replace the remote batteries with new ones See Replacing the Batteries on page 6 The image quality is not good e For the best image quality view high definition programs using digital sources Connect your devices with HDMI cables e f 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 Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than due to a defect If you are experiencing a problem when using your TV try to fix the issue using this troubleshooting guide If after using this troubleshooting guide you are still experiencing an issue with your TV contact VIZIO s Support Department Quality customer support and service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment to service excellence Web www VlZlO com Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm PST Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4pm PST Phone 877 698 4946 Fax 949 585 9563 Email techsupport vizio com The TV displays No Signal e Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source e lf you are using cable TV satellite or antenna connected directly to th
66. to turn off 30 60 90 120 Or 180 off automatically e Text Size Adjust the size of the Custom to change size color etc minutes text Select either as Broadcast Captioning or 5 Press OK then press EXIT e Color Change the color of the text e Opacity Change the transparency of the text e BG Color Change the background color Setting the Auto Power Off Feature To help save energy your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 minutes if no e BG Opacity Change the transparency of the background ane signal is being displayed on the screen This feature can be deactivated e Window Color Change the edge color e Window Opacity Change the edge type To set the Auto Power Off feature 1 From the Sleep Timer menu use the Up Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Auto Power Off and press OK The Auto Power Off menu is displayed 4 When you are satisfied with the appearance of the closed captions press the EXIT button on the remote 2 Highlight Off or 10 min and press OK Press Exit 14 E551VA e Custom picture mode allows you to manually change each of the picture settings Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions EE Backlight Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture This option is not available unless Ambient Light Sensor is set to OFF See Adjusting the Adv
67. tons on the remote distorted If the program is already formatted for widescreen viewing to highlight the type of closed captions 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 then black bars will appear on the top and bottom of you wish to see ec a e Analog Closed Caption for e Zoom expands images with black bars to fit the screen analog NTSC TV channels e Panoramic expands the display image to fill the screen Images may Digital Closed Caption for appear wider than intended If you are watching widescreen 1 85 1 digital ATSC TV channels 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 4 After highlighting the type of closed 9 9 10 displaying a 4801 4800 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 e 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 MI displaying a 720p 1080i 1080p source 2 Caption channels usually display different languages For example _ CC1 may display English captions and CC2 may display Spanish captions 13 E551VA Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Activating the Sleep
68. ume control properties for the analog RCA red white connectors 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 Select the Digital Audio Output Mode When you have finished adjusting the advanced audio settings press the EXIT button on the remote 1 Adjusting the Audio Settings D 4 Audio Mode Flat 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 Settings menu is displayed Balance Lip Sync TV Speakers SRS TruSurround HD Standard SRS TruVolume On Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust then press Left Right Arrow to change the setting Advanced Audio Equalizer Settings e Balance Adjusts the loudness of the audio output from the left and right speakers e Lip Sync Adjusts the synchroni zation between the display image and the accompanying audio track Reset audio to Factory Settings e TV Speakers Turns the built in speakers on or off e SRS TruSurround HD TruSurround HD is a feature rich surround sound solution which delivers an immersive surround sound experience from the TV s internal speakers Additionally TruSurround HD completes the ent
69. utton on the remote to change the screen mode The TV has pixels dots that are always dark or always lit e Your HDTV is precision manufactured using an extremely high level of technology However sometimes pixels may not display correctly These types of occurences are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product see noise or static on the screen e 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 e f 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 When change input source the volume changes e 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 noticable e Use the Volume Up Down buttons on the remote to adjust the volume 39 Specifications E551VA 15W SRS TruSurround HD Dolby Digital SRS TruVolume Energy Star CSA US FCC Class B HDMI v1 4 120 VAC 60Hz 170W lt 1 W 1 802 11n XRV1TV Yes 32 to 95 F 4 to 140 F 10 90 Relative Non condensing 10 70 Relative Non condensing W
70. w Keyboard and press OK Using the QWERTY Keypad on the remote enter your network s password then highlight Connect and press OK If you would like to use the on screen keyboard instead highlight Show Keyboard and press OK Press the EXIT button on the remote 1 20 Setting the Tuner Mode If you are using a device that is connected to the RF input such as an external antenna or cable TV connection you must set the tuner mode 1 Press the MENU button on the remote The on screen menu is displayed 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK The Settings menu is displayed Tuner Mode Auto Channel Scan Partial Channel Search Add Analog Channel 3 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Tuner Settings and press OK The Tuner Settings menu is displayed 5 0 2 2 6 Digital MTS English 4 Highlight Tuner Mode and press OK The Tuner Mode menu is displayed 5 Highlight Antenna or Cable and press OK 6 Press the EXIT button on the remote Select Antenna Over The Air or Cable Out Of The Wall for Tuner Coax Cable Input 21 E551VA Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu you can e Change the input source e Setup the TV tuner e Name the TV inputs i eee Input Source dTV Name Input Parental Controls Menu Language Time Local Settings e Set up parental controls e Change the on screen

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