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  • Page 1 VIZIO user manual model: e500i-B1e...
  • 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: 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 Adjusting the Color Temperature ........22 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......23 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Resetting the Picture Settings ......... 23 Installing the TV ..............3 Adjusting the Audio Settings ..........24 Installing the TV Stand .............
  • Page 8 Using the USB Media Player ..........42 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV ......42 Playing USB Media ............42 Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (VIA Plus) ..46 ™ Using the V.I.A. Plus App Dock ..........46 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 Quick Start Guide Power Cord Remote Control 6 x M4 14mm with Batteries...
  • 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-B1e Screw Size: Screw Pitch: 1.0mm Screw Length:...

  • Page 12: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Stereo Audio Out - Connect RCA audio device, such as sound bar. HDMI - Connect HDMI device.
  • Page 13 POWER - Press and hold to turn TV off or on. InPUT - Press to change input source. 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 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 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 Completing the First-Time Setup 8. Answer the on-screen questions about your TV connection using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. When you have finished the channel scan, highlight Exit to Live TV and press OK. The First-Time Setup is complete.

  • Page 25: Using The On-Screen Menu

    MENU button on the remote. VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight VIZIO a menu option, and press the OK From this menu, you can: TV SETTING button to select that option.

  • Page 26: Changing The Input Source

    chaNgiNg the iNput SOurce chaNgiNg the ScreeN aSpect ratiO External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and The TV can display images in four different modes: Normal, video game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    • Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO • Brightness - Adjusts the black level of the picture. When remote. The on-screen menu is this setting is too low, the picture may be too dark to PICTURE displayed.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Picture Size And Position

    To adjust the color temperature: To adjust the picture size and position: 1. From the Picture Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight VIZIO VIZIO 1. From the Picture menu, use the More, then press OK. COLOR TEMPERATURE Arrow buttons on the remote to SIZE &...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings

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

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Audio Settings

    Optical and HDMI ARC output when connected to a home theater audio system. Select PCM or Bitstream. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO • Analog Audio Out - Sets the volume control properties remote. The on-screen menu is for the analog RCA (red/white) connectors when displayed.

  • Page 31: Resetting The Audio Settings

    2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and 1. Press the MENU button on the press OK. The Audio menu is displayed. VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and TIMERS displayed.

  • Page 32: Setting The Auto Power Off Feature

    Off. cable to set up a wireless network connection. 3. Press Exit once you are finished. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO displayed. NETWORk 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the Wired Connection...

  • Page 33: Changing The Manual Setup Settings

    To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is Manual Setup feature. not being broadcast: To change advanced network settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is 1. From the Network menu, displayed. ENTER ACCESS POINT NAME...

  • Page 34: Testing Your Network Connection

    You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: 1. From the Network menu, highlight Test Connection and • Select a Tuner Input press OK. VIZIO • Perform an Auto Channel Scan 2. The Test Connection screen displays the connection TUNER •...

  • Page 35: Selecting A Tuner Input

    (Use the Number Pad on the remote 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, to enter the channel.) highlight Auto Channel VIZIO Scan, and press OK. The auto 5. Highlight Start and press OK. The partial channel search CHANNEL SCAN channel scan begins.

  • Page 36: Skipping Channels

    After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some 1. From the Tuner menu, highlight channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be VIZIO Add Analog Channel and some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these press OK.

  • Page 37: Changing The Audio Language

    Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs 1. From the Tuner menu, highlight in more than one language. The TV’s Analog Audio feature allows VIZIO Digital Language and press you to listen to audio in a Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

  • Page 38: Setting Up Closed Captioning

    To change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. From the Closed Caption If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast VIZIO menu, use the Arrow buttons to with closed captions, the TV will not display them. highlight Digital CC Style and DIGITAL CC STYLE press OK.

  • Page 39: Changing The Tv Settings

    Using the settings menu, you can: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • View the System Information displayed. VIZIO • Name the TV inputs SYSTEM 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System •...

  • Page 40: Changing The Names Of The Inputs

    To access the Parental Controls menu: To change the name of an input: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO displayed. remote. The on-screen menu is NAME INPUT displayed.

  • 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

    To change the on-screen menu language: To change the parental control passcode: 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Change PIN and remote. The on-screen menu is press OK. The Change PIN menu is displayed.

  • Page 43: Setting The Time Zone

    1. Press the MENU button on the To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings: remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO displayed. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is TIME ZONE displayed.

  • Page 44: Turning The Power Indicator On Or Off

    RESET & ADMIN default settings 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is Reset TV Settings • View the VIZIO Privacy Policy displayed. Reset TV to Factory Defaults • Start the Store Demo 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System VIZIO Privacy Policy and press OK.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Using The Guided Setup Menu

    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. GUIDED SETUP...

  • Page 47: 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, closed captioning information and program description.

  • Page 48: 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, video, or photos.
  • Page 49 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 50 Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like 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...
  • Page 51 Current Folder the arrow and OK buttons Displays the folder path. on the remote. Connected Sources VIZIO Displays Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root connected USB USB1: devices. Current Folder root A.jpg B.jpg...

  • Page 52: Using Vizio Internet Apps Plus (Via Plus)

    Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (VIA Plus) ™ VIZIO Internet Apps (V.I.A.) Plus delivers popular online content Using the hot keys to your TV. V.I.A. features a selection of Apps that allow you to Use the following colored buttons on the remote to perform watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and common V.I.A.

  • Page 53: Using The Fullscreen Via Apps Window

    UsIng the fUllscReen VIA APPs WInDOW 3. Launch a VIA App by highlighting it and pressing the Ok The fullscreen VIA apps window allows you to add and store up to 51 apps. The apps on the first page are displayed in the V.I.A. apps button on the remote.

  • Page 54: Fullscreen V.i.a. Apps Window Overview

    fUllscReen V.I.A. APPs WInDOW OVeRVIeW The fullscreen apps window allows you to add, delete and move • All Apps: Displays every app that is available for download. your apps. The My Apps tab displays apps that are already • categories: Displays apps sorted into categories: installed on your TV.

  • Page 55: Customizing The V.i.a. Apps Window

    cUstOMIZIng the V.I.A. APPs WInDOW Delete 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 you wish to delete.

  • Page 56: Moving An App In My Apps

    Moving an App in My Apps You can organize your apps on your My Apps tab any way you 3. Use the Arrow buttons to move the app to the desired like by moving them around. location and press Ok to place the app.When you can move the app, it appears as shown below.

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60: Specifications

    Specifications E500i-B1E Screen Size: 50” Class Viewable Area: 50.00” Dimensions w/ Stand: 44.10” x 27.46” x 8.64” w/o Stand: 44.10” x 25.69 x 2.48” Weight w/ Stand: 26.46 lbs w/o Stand: 22.93 lbs TV Type: Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Maximum Resolution:...
  • Page 61 E500i-B1E RCA Analog Stereo Output, Audio Outputs: Optical Digital OSD Language: English, Spanish, French Ambient Light Sensor: Remote Control Model: XRT112 UL/cUL, FCC Class B, Certifications: HDMI 1.4, Dolby digital Plus Compliance: Energy Star Voltage Range: 120V @ 60 Hz...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 © 2013 VIZIO INC. All rIghts reserVed. 130725OC-NC...

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