Vizio E191VA User Manual

Vizio E191VA User Manual

User guide
Hide thumbs Also See for E191VA:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

USER
GUIDE
INSTALLING YOUR New TV
CONTROLS & CONNeCTIONS
CONNeCTING YOUR DeVICeS
USING THe ON-SCReeN MeNU
USING THe USB MeDIA PLAYeR
TROUBLeSHOOTING & SUPPORT
SPeCIFICATIONS, SAFeTY & LeGAL
MODeLS
MODELS
//
E3D320VX
e191VA
//
E3D420VX
//
E3D470VX
e221VA
e261VA

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Vizio E191VA

  • Page 1 MODeLS MODELS E3D320VX e191VA E3D420VX E3D470VX e221VA e261VA USER GUIDE INSTALLING YOUR New TV CONTROLS & CONNeCTIONS CONNeCTING YOUR DeVICeS USING THe ON-SCReeN MeNU USING THe USB MeDIA PLAYeR TROUBLeSHOOTING & SUPPORT SPeCIFICATIONS, SAFeTY & LeGAL...
  • 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: 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 To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should...
  • Page 4   with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. caution when moving the cart/apparatus This may compromise the integrity of the display. The combination to avoid injury from tip-over. manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.
  • Page 5 Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to • If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair - The power cord fails or frays. is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to - Liquid sprays or any object drops into your TV.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    TElEVISIon anTEnna ConnECTIon PRoTECTIon Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable is electrically grounded to provide some protection against...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Your Devices ......... 12 Customizing and Removing Input Names ......27 Customizing Input Names ..........27 Connecting A Device (E191VA & E221VA) ......12 Removing Unused Inputs from the Input List ....28 Connecting A Device (E261VA) ......... 13 Setting Up Channels ............
  • Page 9 Setting the Date and Time ..........32 Adjusting the TV Settings for Use with A PC ......33 Setting the Parental Controls ..........33 Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings ......33 Locking and Unlocking Channels ........33 Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating ....34 Changing the Parental Control Passcode ......
  • Page 10: 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 LCD HDTV Quick Start Guide Remote Control with Batteries Package Contents...
  • Page 11: Installing The Base

    Installing the Base Removing the Base Slots on Gently lift this tab If you plan to wall mount the TV, you will need to remove the base. Align the 8 tabs on the base with the 8 slots on the bottom of the TV. To remove the base, gently lift the wide tab.
  • Page 12: 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. E191VA E221VA E261VA Screw Size: Screw Length:...
  • Page 13: Controls And Connections

    3.5mm Audio - Connect headphones powered speakers, or other 3.5mm audio device. USB 2.0 - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo slideshow or to update firmware. Component/Composite - Connect component or composite device. Rear Panel - E191VA & E221VA...
  • Page 14: Rear Panel (E261Va)

    Controls and Connections REaR PanEl (E261Va) HDMI Ports - Connect HDMI device. Optical/SPDIF - Connect to audio device (Sound bar, home theater system). PC Audio In - Connect 3.5mm PC audio cable. RGB - Connect RGB cable to PC. Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna.
  • Page 15: Side Panel

    SIDE PanEl Ambient Light Sensor - Automatically adjusts backlight to give you the best picture. POWER - Turn TV off or on. MENU - Open the on-screen menu. CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Increase or decrease volume level. INPUT - Change input source.
  • Page 16: Front Panel

    fRonT PanEl REMOTE SENSOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. Front Panel...
  • Page 17: Remote Control

    REMoTE ConTRol InPUT PoWER Change the currently-displayed input. Turn TV on or off. a/V ConTRolS Info Control USB photo viewer. Display the info window. CloSED CaPTIonS MEnU Open the closed caption menu. Display the on-screen menu. ExIT aRRoW Close the on-screen menu. Navigate the on-screen menu.
  • Page 18: Replacing The Batteries

    Replacing 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. • Use only good quality batteries.
  • Page 19: Connecting Your Devices

    • HD VIDEO (1080p)* BEST • HD AUDIO CoMPonEnT CaBlE • ANALOG BETTER • HD VIDEO (1080i)* • STEREO AUDIO • ANALOG aV CaBlE • VIDEO GooD (480i)* • STEREO AUDIO * Maximum Resolution CONNECTING A DEVICE - E191VA & E221VA...
  • Page 20: Connecting A Device (E261Va)

    Connecting Your Devices ConnECTInG a DEVICE (E261Va) 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.
  • Page 21: Connecting A Pc

    ConnECTInG a PC Your TV can be used to display output from a personal computer. To use your TV as a PC display: 1. Connect an RGB cable (not included) to your PC and the RGB port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits video. 2.
  • Page 22: Completing The First-Time Setup

    Power button on the remote. Back Select Next Exit EXIT Allow the VIZIO setup Wizard to set-top box (cable is help you tune your channels. connected directly from the The Setup App is displayed. wall outlet) select Cable, then press Right Arrow and go to Press the Right Arrow button step 5.
  • Page 23 7. Wait for the channel scan to Initial Setup Channel Scan finish. Channel Scan will take a few minutes to complete. Status: Scanning.. Analog Channels: 0 Digital Channels: 4 Exit EXIT 8. When the channel scan is Initial Setup Complete complete, the Congratulations Congratulations !! screen is displayed.
  • Page 24: Using The On-Screen Menu

    Using the on-Screen Menu Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. naVIGaTInG ThE on-SCREEn MEnU To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the To open the on-screen menu, remote. You can also open the on-screen menu by pressing the press the MENU/OK button on the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then remote.
  • 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 four different modes: Wide, Zoom, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these Normal, and Stretch.
  • Page 26: Setting Up Closed Captioning

    SETTInG UP CloSED CaPTIonInG Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include preference. them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s To change the appearance of digital closed captions: dialogue.
  • Page 27: Activating The Sleep Timer

    aCTIVaTInG ThE SlEEP TIMER aDjUSTInG ThE PICTURE SETTInGS When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the following settings: period of time. • Change the picture mode To use the sleep timer: • Adjust noise reduction • Enable or disable Fast Response...
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Noise Reduction Setting

    • Retail - Sets the picture settings to values that produce a Color Temperature - Changes the “warmness” or brighter, more vivid picture. “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. • Photo - Optimizes the picture settings for viewing photo Reset Picture Setting - Restores custom picture slideshows.
  • Page 29: Enabling Or Disabling Fast Response

    Enabling or Disabling Fast Response Enabling or Disabling the Ambient Light Sensor Enabling the Fast Response setting can often improve PC and When enabled, the ambient light sensor detects the light levels console gaming experiences. in the room to optimize the brightness of the TV’s backlight. To enable or disable Fast Response: When the ambient light sensor is enabled, you will be unable to 1.
  • Page 30: Resetting The Picture Settings

    Resetting the Picture Settings aDjUSTInG ThE aUDIo SETTInGS To restore the TV’s picture settings to the factory defaults: Using the Audio Settings menu, you can adjust the following: 1. Press the MENU/OK button • Enable or disable SRS TruSurroundHD ™ on the remote.
  • Page 31: Enabling Or Disabling Srs Truvolume

    Enabling or Disabling SRS TruVolume Adjusting the Equalizer Settings Your TV features six preset equalizer settings. These settings SRS TruVolume intelligently normalizes volume fluctuations due to allow you to customize your TV’s sound to match the type of television commercials or channel changes. programming you most often enjoy.
  • Page 32: Adjusting Bass And Treble Levels

    Adjusting Bass and Treble Levels Adjusting the Speaker Balance The bass and treble levels for your TV’s built-in speakers can be The built-in speakers can be adjusted to distribute the sound adjusted to your liking. between the left and right speakers. To adjust the speaker balance: To adjust the bass and treble levels, you must disable SRS TruSurroundHD and change the Equalizer Settings to Off.
  • Page 33: Enabling Or Disabling The Built-In Speakers

    Enabling or Disabling the Built-In Speakers Changing the Audio Language Using this menu option, you can turn the built-in speakers on or Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs off. This is often used when the TV is connected to a home audio in more than one language.
  • Page 34: Resetting The Audio Settngs

    Resetting the Audio Settngs ChanGInG ThE TV SETTInGS To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings: From the TV Settings Menu, you can: 1. Press the MENU/OK button • Set up channels on the remote. The on-screen • Change the on-screen menu language menu is displayed.
  • Page 35: Removing Unused Inputs From The Input List

    5. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the input SETTInG UP ChannElS source you wish to rename, then press MENU/OK. From the channel menu you can: 6. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Input Naming and press • Change the signal source MENU/OK.
  • Page 36: Customizing The Master Channel List

    Customizing the Master Channel List To remove all available channels from the list, highlight By customizing the master channel list, you can choose which Unmark All and press MENU/ channels can be displayed. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
  • Page 37: Scanning For Channels

    6. Perform a channel scan. See Customizing Channel Names Scanning for Channels on Your TV features the ability to customize channel names, making page 30. them easy to identify. (Custom names have a 10-character limit.) Scanning for Channels For example, KBOT-DT could be renamed as Favorite . Before the TV can detect and display channels and their To customize a channel name: associated information, you must scan for channels.
  • Page 38: Changing The On-Screen Menu Language

    ChanGInG ThE on-SCREEn MEnU lanGUaGE SETTInG ThE TV’S DaTE anD TIME Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. From the Date & Time menu, you can: • Set the time zone To change the on-screen menu language: • Adjust the time for daylight savings 1.
  • Page 39: Adjusting The Time For Daylight Savings

    Adjusting the Time for Daylight Savings 5. Use the Arrow buttons to change the setting to Enable or Disable. This setting will automatically adjust the time for zones which recognize daylight savings time. 6. Press EXIT. To enable or disable the daylight savings adjustment: Setting the Date and Time 1.
  • Page 40: Adjusting The Tv Settings For Use With A Pc

    aDjUSTInG ThE TV SETTInGS foR USE WITh a PC If you would like the TV to automatically adjust the picture for best quality, select Auto Sync and press MENU/OK. Your TV can be used to display output from a home computer using the RGB port.
  • Page 41: Blocking And Unblocking Content By Rating

    2. Highlight the channel you want to lock or unlock and press highlight the rating type and press OK. 3. When the rating type is blocked, the Lock icon appears 3. When a channel is locked, the Lock icon appears locked. locked.
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Cec Settings

    VIEWInG SYSTEM Info anD RESETTInG To faCToRY Adjusting the CEC Settings DEfaUlTS The CEC function on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming. You can use the TV’s Help menu to: • Display system information Not all HDMI devices support CEC.
  • Page 43: Restoring The Tv To The Factory Default Settingss

    Restoring the TV to the Factory Default Settingss Restarting the Setup App All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner. defaults. To access the Setup App: If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all changes 1.
  • Page 44: Using The Usb Media Player

    Using the USB Media Player USInG ThE USB MEDIa PlaYER Viewing a USB Photo Slideshow To play a Photo Slideshow, you must first save your images onto The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to a USB thumb drive.
  • Page 45 Current Folder Folder Contents Displays the folder path. This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder. You can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Image 01 Photo 01/01 Image 01 Next Previous Exit Pause Exit...
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting & Technical Support

    Troubleshooting & Technical Support DO YOU HAVe qUeSTIONS? LeT US HeLP! YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDeS FRee LIFeTIMe TeCH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. We can help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices...
  • Page 47 The TV displays “No Signal.” There is no sound. • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different • Press Volume Up on the remote control. input source. • Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure mute is off. • If you are using cable TV, satellite, or antenna connected directly • Check the audio settings.
  • Page 48 The picture is distorted. When I change input source, the display image changes size. • Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV. • The TV remembers the viewing mode on each input source. If Separate the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or flourescent the viewing mode on the new input source differs from the one lights.
  • Page 49 Specifications E191VA E221VA E261VA Screen Size: 19” Class 22” Class 26” Class Viewable Area: 18.5” 21.5” 26” Dimensions w/ Stand: 20.63 x 14.09 x 5.10” 25.35 x 17.01 x 5.87” 18.01 x 12.54 x 4.28” w/o Stand: 18.01 x 12.54 x 1.54”...
  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications E191VA E221VA E261VA USB Video Playback: USB Music Player: RGB Inputs: OSD Language: English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French Ambient Light Sensor: Remote Control Model: XRT010 XRT010 XRT010 UL, CUL, FCC class B, Canada (BETS-7), UL, CUL, FCC class B, Canada (BETS-7),...
  • Page 51: 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 52: Legal & Compliance

    legal & Compliance legal & Compliance FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 53 MODELS E3D320VX E3D420VX E3D470VX © 2012 VIZIo InC. all RIGhTS RESERVED. 1204240C-nC...

This manual is also suitable for:

E221vaE261va

Table of Contents