Page 1
EDGE LIT RAZOR LED LCD HDTV ™ E320VT / E370VT / E420VT – user manual...
Page 2
SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved.
Page 3
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.
Page 4
• 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 • Your TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. This may compromise the integrity of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. • The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. For more information, contact your dealer. • 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 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
Page 5
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug your TV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect your TV from damage due to power surges. • Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • WARNING: Keep your TV away from moisture. Do not expose your TV to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not use your TV if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your TV yourself. • Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your TV is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of your TV may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not install your TV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your TV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.
Page 6
Antenna Lead In Wire List of US Television Stations: www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Your TV comes with a built-in tuner capable of processing digital broadcasts. No extra converter box is needed.
Table of Contents Installing the TV ... 1 Inspecting the Package Contents ... 1 Installing the TV ... 1 Installing the TV Stand ... 1 Installing the TV on a Wall ... 2 Controls and Connections ... 3 Rear Panel ... 3 Front Panel ...
Page 8
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee ... 35 Legal & Compliance ... 36 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ... 36 Notice ... 36 FCC warning ... 36 Caution ... 36 Open Source Software Notice ... 36 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
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 Stand User Manual and Quick Start Guide...
4. Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following the instructions that came with your mount. Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the weight/load of this TV. See Appendix A - Specifications for the weight of this TV. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT E320VT E370VT E420VT...
Component 2 HDMI (BEST) HDMI (BEST) Audio In PC/COMPONENT 2 PC/COMPONENT 2 AUDIO AUDIO E320VT E420VT E370VT Rear Panel Connect component or composite video/audio de- vice. When using composite, use only yellow, white, and red ports. RGB PC/ Connect RGB cable from computer, or use RGB-to- component adapter to connect component video device.
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 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down...
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Input Exit Back Volume Up/Down Mute Number Pad Wide Remote Control Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. A/V Controls: Control USB photo slideshow. Power/Standby A/V Controls Info Menu Arrow Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TV’s Channel Up/Down: Change the channel.
• Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or result in injury. • Dispose of old or dead batteries in accordance with local hazardous waste regulations. • Keep batteries away from children and pets. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
Connecting Your Devices Your HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu-Ray player • Video game console • Cable box • External antenna • Or other device Before You Begin To connect a device to the HDTV: 1. Verify that the device has one of the following types of video ports available: HDMI Component...
Page 16
Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. BEST BETTER GOOD HDMI COAXIAL COMPONENT COMPOSITE E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Select One: DIGITAL DIGITAL / ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG Device Connection Chart...
To complete the first-time setup: 1. Turn the TV on by pressing the Initial Setup Power/Standby button on the Allow the VIZIO setup Wizard to remote. help you tune your channels. The Setup App is displayed. Press the Right Arrow button on the remote to go to the next screen.
From the TV Settings Menu, you can: • Setup channels • Change the input source • Change the on-screen menu language • Change the TV’s date and time • Adjust the TV settings for use as a PC monitor • Enable or disable the CEC settings Adjusting the TV Settings Setting Up Channels From the channel menu you can: • Change the signal source • Customize the master channel list • Scan for new/additional channels • Start a new channel scan • Customize channel names Changing the Signal Source...
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these devices with your TV, you must first change the input source in the on-screen menu.
To add all available channels to the list, highlight Mark All and press OK. To remove all available channels from the list, highlight Unmark All and press To include only digital channels in the list, highlight Digital Only and press 6. Press EXIT. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Scanning for New or Additional Channels When a new channel becomes available in your area, you do not have to rescan all channels to add the new channel. Using the add channel feature, you can restrict the scan to new channels only.
TV icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Menu Language and press OK. 4. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language and press OK. 5. Press EXIT. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Setting the TV’s Date and Time From the Date & Time menu, you can: • Set the time zone • Adjust the time for daylight savings • Enable or disable automatic date and time updates • Set the current date and time Setting the Time Zone To set the time zone: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
PC and the TV. Increase or decrease this setting if you see “waviness” or a blurry picture. If you would like the TV to automatically adjust the picture for best quality, select Auto Sync and press OK. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Enabling or Disabling CEC The CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming. Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device’s user manual for details.
Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. Using this menu, you can: • Set the sleep timer • View a USB photo slideshow • Set the screen aspect ratio • Adjust the audio settings • Adjust the picture settings • Set the parental controls • Get system info or reset to factory defaults • Set up closed captions Navigating the On-Screen Menu To open the on-screen menu, press the OK button on the remote.
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Remember: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32 • Files on the USB thumb drive must be a supported file type • The USB thumb drive must have a minimum 1GB memory • The TV will not play media from external hard drives or mp3 players To play your USB media: 1. Load your photos onto a USB thumb drive using your home computer. 2. Insert the USB thumb drive into the USB port on the left side of the TV.
Stretch. Each mode displays content according to the content’s original format. Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content type. Areas in red will not be visible on your TV screen. 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) E320VT / E370VT / E420VT RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9)
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT To adjust the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press the OK button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Wide icon and press OK. The Wide menu is displayed.
3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Equalizer Settings and press OK. 4. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight one of the following settings and press OK: • Classical • Disco • Flat • Jazz • Pop • Rock 5. Press EXIT. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Adjusting Bass and Treble Levels The bass and treble levels for your TV’s built-in speakers can be adjusted to your liking. To adjust the bass and treble levels, you must disable SRS TruSurround HD and change the Equalizer Settings to Off.
TV. If you are unfamiliar with audio formats, or your TV is not connected to an audio receiver, VIZIO recommends you set this option to Auto. This option only affects audio output from the coaxial or optical port.
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Adjusting the Picture Settings Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the following settings: • Change the picture mode • Adjust noise reduction • Enable or disable Fast Response • Enable or disable the ambient light sensor • Reset the picture mode settings Changing the Picture Mode Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.
Picture and press OK. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. 4. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight OK and press OK. 5. Press EXIT. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Picture Picture Mode Noise Reduction Fast Response Ambient Light Sensor...
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Setting the Parental Controls The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password. To access the Parental Control menu: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
Help icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed. 3. Highlight System Info and press OK. The system information is displayed. 4. When you are finished reviewing the system information, press the EXIT button on the remote. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Restoring the TV to the Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost! To restore the TV to its factory default settings: 1.
• BG Color - Change the background color. • BG Opacity - Change the transparency of the background. • Window Color - Change the edge color. • Window Opacity - Change the edge type. • Reset Default - Restore closed caption settings to factory defaults 3. When you are satisfied with the appearance of the closed captions, press the EXIT button on the remote. E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
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. Phone:...
• The TV remembers the viewing mode on each input source. If the viewing mode on the new input source differs from the one on the input source you switch from, the difference may be noticable. • See Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio on page 20 . E320VT / E370VT / E420VT...
Audio Outputs: Optical Digital Audio Out, 3.5mm Number of Speakers Watts/Channel Simulated Surround: SRS TruSurround HD Sound Leveler: SRS TruVolume E320VT E370VT 32” Class 37” Class 31.51” 34.74 x 23.79 x 7.87” 34.74 x 22.00 x 1.57” 22.85 lbs 25.50 lbs 19.67 lbs...
Page 42
Ambient Light Sensor: Compliance: Power Consumption: Voltage Range: 120 VAC @ 60 Hz Standby Power: E320VT Energy Star Energy Star 120 VAC @ 60 Hz <1W E320VT / E370VT / E420VT E370VT E420VT Energy Star 120 VAC @ 60 Hz <1W <1W...
Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use.
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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the E320VT and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers