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  • Page 1 VIZIO user manual Model: E500i-A1...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should...
  • Page 4   • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or local power company. or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use This may compromise the integrity of the display.
  • Page 5 your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shock.
  • Page 6 TeleVision anTenna ConneCTion lightning Protection 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 If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be system.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installing the TV ..........3 Adjusting the Professional Picture Settings ...... 23 Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings ........23 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Creating a Custom Picture Mode ........26 Installing the TV ..............3 Renaming a Custom Picture Mode .........
  • Page 8 Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media ....48 Playing USB Media ............48 Removing the USB Drive from the TV ........ 48 Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) ..52 ® Using the V.I.A. Plus App Dock ..........52 Using the Hot Keys............

  • Page 9: Installing The Tv

    It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured VIZIO LED LCD HDTV 4 x M4 16mm Philips Screws Quick Start Guide Power Cord Remote Control...
  • Page 10 It is recommended that two people take part in the base To install the base: installation. 1. Align the neck piece with the bottom of the TV and slide it Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent into place as shown.

  • Page 11: Installing The Tv On A Wall

    TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. e500i-a1 Screw Size: Hole Pattern: 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) Weight w/o Stand: 36.53 lbs...

  • Page 12: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections usB - Connect a USB thumb drive to view photos, or to play music or videos. hdmi - Connect an HDMI device. optical audio out - Connect and optical/SPDIF audio device, such as a home audio receiver. stereo audio out - Connect a 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar.
  • Page 13 PoWer - Turn TV off or on. inPuT - Change input source. INPUT MENU menu - Open the on-screen menu. CH ^ Channel uP/doWn - Change the channel. VOL ^ Volume uP/doWn - Increase or decrease volume level. side Panel...

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Front Panel remoTe sensor & PoWer indiCaTor When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see Turning the Power Indicator On or Off on page 45 .

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    remote Control aPP launCher Quickly launch the pictured app. inPuT PoWer Change the currently-displayed input. Turn TV on or off. a/V ConTrols info Control USB media player. Display the info window. Closed CaPTions menu Turn closed captioning on or off. Display the on-screen menu.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Batteries

    replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Devices

    Connecting Your devices ConneCTing a deViCe Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc.). Cable/Satellite Box 2. Turn the TV and your device off. 3.

  • Page 18: Connecting An Audio Device

    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 hdmi CaBle • CeC 2-WaY CommuniCaTion • 2.0-5.1 digiTal audio BesT •...

  • Page 19: Connecting An Audio Device - Audio Cable Types

    ConneCTing an audio deViCe - audio CaBle TYPes RCA CABLE OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE HDMI CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital traditional way of connecting your devices to pulses of light through a cable made of plastic multi-channel surround audio through a single your audio device.

  • Page 20: Connecting An Audio Device - Arc

    ConneCTing an audio deViCe - arC Without hdmi arC With hdmi arC Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner VIZIO Internet Apps VIZIO Internet Apps Your TV Your TV With an HDMI ARC setup, the Without an HDMI ARC setup, audio connection between...

  • Page 21: Connecting To Your Network

    ConneCTing To Your neTWork Your TV is internet-ready. It can be connected to your home Connecting to a Wireless network network with a Wired or Wireless connection. 1. Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting as high-speed wireless signal (802.11n recommended). Connecting to a Wired network (Best) 2.

  • Page 22: Completing The First-Time Setup

    Completing the first-Time setup The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you 4. Use the arrow buttons on through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. the remote to highlight your country, and then press the ok Before you begin the first-time setup: button.
  • Page 23 Completing the first-Time setup 8. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight your TV source and press ok. If you have cable TV, select whether you have a cable box or if you connect the TV directly to a cable from the wall. 9.

  • Page 24: Using The On-Screen Menu

    VIA button and selecting hdTV settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing ok. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a menu option, and press the ok From this menu, you can: VIZIO button to select that option. • Adjust the Picture settings TV SETTINGS...

  • Page 25: Changing The Input Source

    Changing The inPuT sourCe Changing The sCreen asPeCT raTio External devices such as DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and video The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.

  • Page 26: Viewing Video With The Menu Open

    VIZIO Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic VieWing Video WiTh The menu oPen When the on-screen menu opens, it covers the left-hand portion VIZIO of the picture. The picture can be displayed in three different Exit Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic PICTURE ways:...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    To adjust the picture settings: • Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall 1. Press the menu button on the brilliance of the picture. Backlight cannot be adjusted VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is when starting from some picture modes. PICTURE displayed.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings

    Use the up/down arrow buttons to 1. From the PICTURE menu, use VIZIO VIZIO the arrow buttons to highlight adjust the vertical size of the displayed picture. Press the advanced Picture, and then ok button when you are finished.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Professional Picture Settings

    Color Tuner To adjust the professional picture settings: Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow 1. From the PICTURE menu, use VIZIO Saturation the arrow buttons to highlight PROFESSIONAL PICTURE Brightness Professional Picture, and then Wide Zoom Normal...
  • Page 30 To turn color channels off and on: To adjust the 11 Point White Balance settings: 1. From the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu, use the arrow 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press ok. The highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow Color Tuner menu is displayed.
  • Page 31 To show or hide the Color Bar Test Pattern: To show or hide the Flat Test Pattern: 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow highlight flat Test Pattern, and then press the left/right buttons until the Color Bar Test Pattern menu is displayed.

  • Page 32: Creating A Custom Picture Mode

    Selecting a color immediately shows that color To create a custom picture mode manually: ramp. 1. From the PROFESSIONAL VIZIO —or— PICTURE menu, use the arrow CREATE PICTURE MODE buttons to highlight Create...

  • Page 33: Renaming A Custom Picture Mode

    To lock all custom picture modes: To rename a custom picture mode: VIZIO 1. From the PROFESSIONAL VIZIO 1. Set the Picture Mode to an...

  • Page 34: Deleting A Custom Picture Mode

    deleting a Custom Picture mode Custom picture modes that are no longer needed can be deleted. Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode. To delete a custom picture mode: 1. From the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu, use the arrow To delete the user created Custom 1 picture mode, select the Delete button.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Audio Settings

    • digital audio out - Changes the type of processing for 1. Press the menu button on the VIZIO the Optical and HDMI ARC output when connected to a remote. The on-screen menu AUDIO home theater audio system.

  • Page 36: Changing The Equalizer Settings

    Changing the equalizer settings deleting the Custom audio mode The graphic equalizer has several pre-set modes and allows you To delete the custom audio mode that has been created: to create one custom mode. 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is To select a pre-set audio mode: displayed.

  • Page 37: Setting Timers

    To set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Press the menu button on the 1. From the TIMERS menu, use the up/down arrow buttons on VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is the remote to highlight auto Power off. TIMERS displayed.

  • Page 38: Using The Network Connection Menu

    To change advanced network settings: Connecting to a Wireless network 1. From the NETWORK menu, To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is VIZIO highlight manual setup and being broadcast: press ok. The MANUAL SETUP MANUAL SETUP menu is displayed.

  • Page 39: Finding Mac Addresses For Network Setup

    TV's MAC address in the router's settings. not being broadcast: To find the TV's MAC address: 1. From the NETWORK menu, VIZIO highlight hidden network 1. From the NETWORK menu, highlight manual setup and press and press ok. The ENTER ENTER ACCESS POINT NAME ok.

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Tuner

    You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: Antenna (Over-the-air) or Cable (Out-of-the-wall) connections. • Select a Tuner Input 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight Tuner mode and press ok. VIZIO • Perform an Auto Channel Scan The TUNER MODE menu displays. TUNER •...

  • Page 41: Adding New Channels

    To add a single new analog channel: Occasionally, you may need to add a new range of channels or 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight VIZIO add a new analog channel. You can do this by using the Partial add analog Channel and Channel Scan and Add Analog Channel options.

  • Page 42: Skipping Channels

    See Locking and Unlocking Channels on page 42 . To remove a channel: VIZIO 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight skip Channel, and press ok. SKIP CHANNEL The SKIP CHANNEL menu is...

  • Page 43: Listening To Alternate Audio

    Not all programs are broadcast in SAP. The Analog Audio Language feature only works when the program being viewed is being broadcast with 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight VIZIO Secondary Audio Programming. digital language and press ok. The DIGITAL LANGUAGE DIGITAL LANGUAGE menu is displayed.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Closed Captioning

    To change the appearance of digital closed captions: If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast 1. From the CLOSED CAPTIONS with closed captions, the TV will not display them. VIZIO menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight digital style and DIGITAL STYLE press ok.
  • Page 45 • Background Color - Change the color of the Typical choices include: background directly behind the text. • Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip • Background opacity - Change the transparency of the of background appears behind the text, expanding as background directly behind the text.

  • Page 46: Renaming Devices On The Input Menu

    DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” To change the name of an input: VIZIO 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is NAME INPUT input name displayed.

  • Page 47: Changing The Tv Settings

    Changing The TV seTTings Viewing system information To view a summary of the TV settings: Using the System menu, you can: 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO • View system information displayed. SYSTEM •...

  • Page 48: Using The Parental Controls

    using the Parental Controls enabling or disabling Program ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from To manage program content according to its rating, you must displaying certain channels or programs without a password. enable the Program Rating feature. The Parental Controls menu only appears when: To enable or disable the Program Rating feature: •...

  • Page 49: Blocking And Unblocking Content By Rating

    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.

  • Page 50: Changing The On-Screen Menu Language

    TV’s time zone: To change the on-screen menu language: 1. Press the menu button on the 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. TIME ZONE displayed.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Cec Settings

    adjusting the CeC settings Turning the Power indicator on or off The CEC function on your TV enables you to control The Power Indicator on the front of your TV normally does not HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any glow when the TV is on.

  • Page 52: Using The Reset & Admin Menu

    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. VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. GUIDED SETUP If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all...

  • Page 53: Using The Info Window

    using The info WindoW The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the info or guide button on the remote: • Press the info or guide button one time to display channel, input, and display information. • Press the info or guide button two times to display the program title, program rating, audio information, and the start and end times of the program.

  • Page 54: Using The Usb Media Player

    using the usB media Player 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 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of your TV and play music, video, or photos.
  • Page 55 The blue bar will the album art will display lengthen as the song progresses. Connected here. sources VIZIO Fab Apple Dream Displays On January Mix Comp Music Oliver connected USB USB1: MyFlashDrive...
  • Page 56 Back Button Highlight this button and press ok to return to the previous screen. Connected sources VIZIO Displays Video connected USB USB1: MyFlashDrive devices. MyFlashDrive\Video\root\My Videos File Date Duration Family Vacation - California 00:23:43 Current folder 26th Birthday Party 00:38:18...
  • Page 57 Current folder using the arrow and ok Displays the folder path. buttons on the remote. Connected sources VIZIO Displays Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root connected USB USB1: devices. Current folder root A.jpg...

  • Page 58: Using Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.i.a. Plus)

    ViZio internet apps Plus (V.i.a. Plus) ® Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) delivers popular online content using the hot keys to your TV. V.I.A. Plus features a selection of Apps that allow you Use the following colored buttons on the remote to perform to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and common V.I.A.

  • Page 59: Using The Fullscreen V.i.a. Plus Apps Window

    using The fullsCreen V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW 3. Press the ok button on the remote to launch the App. The Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window allows you to add and store Apps. The Apps on the first page are displayed in the Dock 4.

  • Page 60: Fullscreen V.i.a. Plus Apps Window Overview

    fullsCreen V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW oVerVieW The Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window allows you to add, delete, • all apps: Displays every App that is available for download. and organize your Apps. The My Apps tab displays Apps that • Categories: Displays Apps sorted into categories: are already installed on your TV.

  • Page 61: Customizing The V.i.a. Plus Apps Window

    CusTomiZing The V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW deleting an app from the my apps Tab To delete an App from your TV: You can add, delete, and move Apps around on your My Apps 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the App tab for a custom look and feel.

  • Page 62: Moving An App In My Apps

    moving an app in my apps You can organize your Apps on your My Apps tab by moving 3. Use the arrow buttons to move the App to the desired them where you want. location and press ok to place the App. When you can move the App, it appears as shown below.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting & Technical Support

    Troubleshooting & Technical support Do You Have Questions? Find Answers At suPPorT.ViZio.Com find help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • Product Updates • And More live Chat support available Your can also contact our...
  • Page 64 The TV displays “no signal.” There is no sound. • Press the inPuT button on the remote control to select a • Press Volume up on the remote control. different input source. Press the muTe button on the remote to ensure mute is •...
  • Page 65 The buttons on the remote aren’t working. The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit. • The red and Yellow hot key buttons below the V button • Your HDTV is precision-manufactured using an extremely do not operate with this model. high level of technology.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    50" Class Viewable area: 50.00" dimensions w/ stand: 44.56" x 28.08" x 10.36" w/o stand: 44.56" x 26.26 x 3.19" Weight w/ stand: 42.95 lbs w/o stand: 36.53 lbs TV Type: refresh rate: 120 Hz maximum resolution:...
  • Page 67 English, Spanish, French ambient light sensor: remote Control model: XRT112 CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, Certifications: HDMI 1.4, Dolby Digital Plus Compliance: Energy Star Voltage range: 120V @ 60 Hz Power Consumption: standby Power: <1W Zero Bright Pixel guarantee:...

  • Page 68: Limited Warranty

    Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. or removed serial numbers, or requiring routine maintenance are not VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product covered. This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.

  • Page 69: Legal & Compliance

    You can also obtain a copy of gSOAP public license from: http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~engelen/license.html notice Please visit www.VIZIO.com for attribution of copyrights to any open source 1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party software on your VIZIO VIA device.
  • Page 70 AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW AND YOU MAY, SUBJECT TO THOSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, USE THE VIZIO 4. Consent to Use of Collected Data. You agree that VIZIO and its third party SOFTWARE AND ACCESS THE VIA SERVICES.
  • Page 71 Nevertheless, you agree to use the VIA Services peripherals, products or services purchased, that is gathered periodically at your sole risk and that VIZIO shall have no liability to you for content that to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support and other may be found to be offensive, indecent, or objectionable.
  • Page 72 INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING other OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE VIZIO SOFTWARE OR Image(s) used under license from Shutterstock.com VIA SERVICES, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF VIZIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 73 © 2014 ViZio inC. all righTs reserVed. 140207em-B...

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