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  • Page 1 VIZIO user manual Model: E241i-A1 & E291i-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: 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   source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or local power company. or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
  • Page 5 be used for long period of time. This will protect your TV polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can from damage due to power surges. damage the remote control or injure the operator. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire •...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installing the TV ..........3 Activating the Sleep Timer ..........21 Setting the Auto Power Off Feature ........21 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Picture Settings ..........22 Installing the TV ..............3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......23 Installing the TV Stand .............
  • Page 8 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 9: Installing The Tv

    • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Quick Start Guide 2 x Rubber Feet Power Cord Remote Control 2 x Phillips Screws...
  • Page 10 To install the base: 1. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent 2. Insert and tighten the two(2) included Phillips screws into scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft the base with a Phillips screwdriver. (Not included) surface, such as a blanket.

  • 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. e241i-a1 e291i-a1 Screw Size: Screw Pitch: 0.70mm 0.70mm...

  • Page 12: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections HDMI - Connect HDMI device. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Ethernet - Connect ethernet cable from home network. RGB - Connect VGA cable from PC. PC Audio In - Connect 3.5mm audio cable from PC. Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna.
  • Page 13 POWER - Turn TV off or on. InPUT - Change input source. INPUT MEnU - Open the on-screen menu. MENU CHAnnEl UP/DOWn - Change the channel. 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. FROnT PAnEl...

  • 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 Open the closed caption menu. Display the on-screen menu. exIt arrow Close 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 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 19: 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 20: Connecting An Audio Device - Audio Cable Types

    CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Using The On-Screen Menu

    Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu option, and press the From this menu, you can: MENU/OK button to select that • Change the input source option. VIZIO • Change the screen aspect ratio • Set up closed captioning •...

  • Page 25: Changing The Input Source

    Network Settings Help displaying a 480i/480p source. Note: E291i-A1 has two HDMI inputs • 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.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings

    4. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the Picture Settings menu, VIZIO use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight More, then press OK.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Color Temperature

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

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: Adjusting The Cec Settings

    Adjusting the CEC Settings Turning the Power Indicator Light On or Off The CEC function on your TV enables you to control The Power Indicator Light on the front of your TV is set to light up HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any when the TV is on.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50 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 51: 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 52: 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 Yahoo! Connected TV VIA Dock.

  • Page 53: Creating A New User Profile

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

  • Page 54: 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 Apps can be restored to the factory default settings.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58: Specifications

    Optical Digital VIZIO, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein. All product specifications, functionality, features, configurations, performance, design and other product information described herein are subject to change without notice. VIZIO, Inc. disclaims liability for typographical, technical, or descriptive errors...
  • Page 59 Zero Bright Pixel Guarantee: VIZIO, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein. All product specifications, functionality, features, configurations, performance, design and other product information described herein are subject to change without notice. VIZIO, Inc. disclaims liability for typographical, technical, or descriptive errors...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 © 2013 VIZIO INC. All rIghts reserVed. 130125Ch-A...

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