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  • Page 1 VIZIO user manual model: e551d-a0...
  • 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   • 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 • Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself. or the like. 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.
  • Page 6 iMPorTanT safeTY inforMaTion for VieWing 3d ConTenT You may experience discomfort while watching 3D content. You may feel symptoms of eye strain, vision fatigue, color or depth distortion, motion sickness, nausea, dizziness, disorientation, or other discomforts. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop watching and take a break for at least thirty minutes before resuming.

  • Page 7: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    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 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installing the TV ..........3 Setting the Auto Power Off Feature ........21 Adjusting the Picture Settings ..........22 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......23 Installing the TV ..............3 Adjusting the Color Temperature ........
  • Page 9 Using the USB Media Player ..........43 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV ......43 Playing USB Media ............43 Using VIZIO Internet Apps ......... 45 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons ........... 45 Using the VIA Dock ............. 45 Moving an App on the VIA Dock ........

  • Page 10: Installing The Tv

    It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly Remote Control secured with Batteries VIZIO LED LCD HDTV VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Model: E551d-A0 2x Basic Theater 3 x M4 16mm...
  • Page 11 To install the base: 1. Align the neck piece with the bottom of the TV and slide it 3. Align the base with the neck and tighten three (3) M4 into place as shown. 16mm hex screws using the included hex wrench. 2.

  • 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. e551d-a0 Screw Size: Screw Pitch: 1.0mm Screw Length:...

  • Page 13: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver.
  • Page 14 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 15: Front Panel

    Front Panel REMOTE SEnSOR & POWER InDICATOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. FROnT PAnEl...

  • Page 16: 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 Open the closed caption menu. Display the on-screen menu. exIt arrow Close the on-screen menu.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Connecting A Device - Audio And Video Cable Types

    CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES AV CABLE COMPONENT CABLE HDMI CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the Component cables are designed to carry high HDMI intelligent, all-digital interface traditional way of connecting your devices to definition video signals along with additional that delivers...

  • Page 20: 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 • CFC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION • 2.0-5.1 DIGITAL AUDIO BEST •...

  • Page 21: Connecting An Audio Device - Audio Cable Types

    CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES RCA OR 3.5MM 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 OK and Arrow Up/ through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Down buttons on the remote to read and accept the Terms of Before you begin the first-time setup: Service and Privacy Policy for...

  • Page 25: Using The On-Screen Menu

    OK. a menu option, and press the From this menu, you can: MENU/OK button to select that option. • Change the 3D mode VIZIO • Change the screen aspect ratio • Set up closed captioning • Activate the sleep timer...

  • Page 26: Changing The Input Source

    1. Press the MENU button on the To change the input device: Screen Mode remote. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO 2. Use the Arrow buttons to Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic remote. The on-screen menu is highlight the Wide icon.

  • Page 27: Setting Up Closed Captioning

    To change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. From the Closed Caption VIZIO If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast menu, use the Arrow buttons to with closed captions, the TV will not display them.

  • Page 28: Activating The Sleep Timer

    To set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Press the MENU button on the 1. From the Sleep Timer menu, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is on the remote to highlight Auto Power Off and press OK. The displayed.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    To adjust the picture settings: Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the 1. Press the MENU button on the overall brilliance of the picture. VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is Brightness - Adjusts the black level of the picture. displayed.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings

    • Ambient Light Sensor - The ambient light sensor detects 1. From the Picture Settings menu, the light levels in the room and automatically adjusts the VIZIO use the Arrow buttons on the backlight for the best picture. Select Off, Low, Medium, or remote to highlight More, then High.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Color Temperature

    To adjust the color temperature: To adjust the picture size and position: 1. From the Picture Settings Menu, 1. Ensure the input is set to HDMI. VIZIO use the Arrow buttons to VIZIO highlight More, then press OK. 2. From the Picture Settings menu,...

  • Page 32: Resetting The Picture Settings

    Resetting the Picture Settings To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings: 1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight More, then press OK. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Audio Settings

    • Equalizer Settings - Adjusts the boost or attenuation of different frequencies. (This setting is only available when 1. Press the MENU button on the SRS TruSurround HD is set to Standard.) Change the VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is equalizer presets by selecting Jazz, Classical, Pop, Rock, displayed.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Advanced Audio Settings

    To adjust the advanced audio settings: To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO use the Arrow buttons to displayed. highlight Advanced Audio, 2.

  • Page 35: Using The Network Connection Menu

    To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: Your TV is internet-ready, featuring both an Ethernet port and 1. Press the MENU button on the built-in high-speed Wireless-N. VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. Connecting to a Wireless Network Enter Access Point Name 2.

  • Page 36: Changing The Advanced Network Settings

    To change advanced network settings: Connection and press OK. 1. From the Network Connection 2. The Test Connection screen displays the connection VIZIO menu, highlight Manual Setup method, network name, signal strength, and download and press OK. The Change speed of your network connection.

  • Page 37: Changing The Tv Settings

    To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the Using the settings menu, you can: INPUT button on the remote. • Change the input source VIZIO • Adjust the Tuner settings To change the input source from the Settings menu: •...

  • Page 38: Setting The Tuner Mode

    1. From the Tuner Settings menu, 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the VIZIO highlight Auto Channel Scan. Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed. The auto channel scan begins. Channel Scan 3.

  • Page 39: Adding New Channels

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

  • Page 40: Skipping Channels

    See Using the Parental Controls on page 34. To use the Analog MTS feature: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, To remove a channel: VIZIO highlight Analog MTS and 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, press OK. The Analog MTS VIZIO highlight Skip Channel.

  • Page 41: Using The Parental Controls

    Using the Parental Controls The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, VIZIO displaying certain channels or programs without a password. highlight Digital MTS and press OK. The Digital MTS menu is...

  • Page 42: Enabling Or Disabling Program Ratings

    Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant To manage program content according to its rating, you must for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are enable the Program Rating feature.

  • Page 43: Changing The Parental Control Passcode

    2. In the New Pin field, use the Number Pad on the remote to 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO enter your new 4-digit parental control passcode. displayed. 3. In the Confirm Pin field, use the Number Pad on the remote 2.

  • Page 44: Changing The On-Screen Menu Language

    To change the on-screen menu language: To have the TV display the correct time, you must be 1. Press the MENU button on the connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable or a VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is wireless network. displayed.

  • Page 45: 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 is set to light up when HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any the TV is on.

  • Page 46: Using The Help Menu

    You can use the TV’s Help menu to: 5. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • Display the User Manual displayed. VIZIO • Display system information 6. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help •...

  • Page 47: Resetting The Tv Settings

    Resetting the TV Settings Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings To reset the TV’s picture and audio settings: All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.

  • Page 48: 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 the MENU button on the VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. Wide...

  • Page 49: 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 and input information. • Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the program title and closed captioning information.

  • Page 50: Using The Usb Media Player

    Using the USB Media Player USing the USB Media Player Playing USB Media To play USB media, you must first save your music or images onto The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to a USB thumb drive. your TV and play music or photos.
  • Page 51 Sources the previous screen. Current Folder the arrow and OK buttons Displays Displays the folder path. on the remote. connected USB devices. To VIZIO change source, Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root highlight it and USB1: press OK. Current Folder root A.jpg B.jpg...

  • Page 52: Using Vizio Internet Apps

    Using VIZIO Internet Apps UsIng the VIA DOck 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, The VIA Dock is where all of your VIA Apps are accessed.

  • Page 53: Adding A New App To The Via Dock

    creAtIng AnD MAnAgIng User PrOfILes Adding a new App to the VIA Dock Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featured VIA Apps, new User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the Apps are continually being added to the Connected TV Store. VIA Dock.

  • Page 54: Creating A New User Profile

    Answer menu is displayed. 12. Highlight Ok and press Ok. The PIN Confirmation menu is displayed. 11. Enter your security answer using the on-screen keyboard and press Ok. The Create Profile menu is displayed. 13. Re-enter your 4-digit passcode. Highlight Ok and press Ok. The Security Question dialog is displayed.

  • Page 55: Removing A User Profile

    restOrIng the VIA DOck tO the fActOrY removing a User Profile DefAULt settIngs To remove a user profile: 1. Press the V Button on the remote. The VIA Dock, and all of its installed Widgets can be restored to the factory default settings. 2.

  • Page 56: How To View 3D

    Blu-ray 3D disc (sold ™ ™ The VIZIO Theater 3D HDTV takes advantage of this phenomenon separately) to create a stunning 3D image. When displaying 3D content, the 3D HDTV actually displays two separate images at the same •...

  • Page 57: Getting The Best 3D Picture

    THe BesT 3D PiCTure Correct 3d Viewing distance and Angle For the best 3D viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you In the examples below, all of the viewers are experiencing the install the TV with the viewing distance and viewing angle in best possible 3D picture quality.

  • Page 58: 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 •...
  • Page 59 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 60 The image quality is not good. I see “noise” or static on the screen. • For the best image quality, view high-definition • When your tv’s digital capabilities exceed a programs using digital sources. Connect your devices digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted with hdMi cables.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications Screen Size: 55” Class Viewable Area: 54.60” Dimensions w/ Stand: 48.97” x 31.08” x 10.93” w/o Stand: 48.97” x 28.88 x 1.95” Weight w/ Stand: 53.96 lbs w/o Stand: 48.46 lbs TV Type: Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p) Pixel Pitch: 0.21 mm (H) x 0.63 mm (V)
  • Page 62 RCA Analog Stereo Output, Audio Outputs: Optical Digital OSD Language: 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 @ 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 72.07W Standby Power:...

  • Page 63: Limited Warranty

    AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER. Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST...

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 © 2013 VIZIO INC. All rIghts reserVed. 130107Ch-NC...

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