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  • Page 1: User Manual

    VIZIO user manual Model: E241i-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   • 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 your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shock.

  • 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 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio ........22 Viewing Video with the Menu Open ........23 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Picture Settings ..........24 Installing the TV ..............3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......
  • Page 8 Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media ....51 Playing USB Media ............51 Removing the USB Drive from the TV ........ 51 Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) ..55 ™ Using the V.I.A. Plus App Dock ..........55...

  • 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. 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 Screw Size: Hole Pattern: 100mm (V) x 100mm (H) Weight w/o Stand: 7.91 lbs...

  • Page 12: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections Back Panel hdmi - Connect an HDMI device. optical audio out - Connect an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. ethernet - Connect an Ethernet cable from a home network. rgB - Connect a VGA cable from PC. PC audio in - Connect a 3.5mm audio cable from PC.

  • Page 13: Side Panel

    PoWer - Turn TV off or on. inPuT - Change the input source. INPUT menu - Open the on-screen menu. MENU Channel uP/doWn - Change the channel. Volume uP/doWn - Increase or decrease the volume level. side Panel...

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Front Panel remoTe sensor & PoWer indiCaTor When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see Turning the Power Indicator On fronT Panel or Off on page 48 .

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Navigate the on-screen menu. guide Select the highlighted menu option. Display the info window. BaCk V BuTTon Go to the previous on-screen menu. Open the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus dock. ® Volume uP/doWn Channel uP/doWn Increase or decrease loudness of Change the channel.

  • 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 COAXIAL CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connectiong way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video antennas and cable television signals to your TV. signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio Coaxial cables carry both audio and video signals is sent over the red and white connectors.
  • Page 19 COMPONENT CABLE HDMI CABLE Component cables are designed to carry high HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface that delivers definition video signals along with additional both dazzling quality and unmatched ease of use. HDMI audio connections. Colors are delivered with color technology transmits crystal-clear digital video along information split up three different ways over three with multi-channel surround audio.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Computer

    ConneCting A Computer Your TV can be used to display output from a personal computer. To use your TV as a PC display: 1. Connect a VGA cable (not included) to your PC and the RGB port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits video. 2.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 arrow buttons on through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. the remote to highlight your country, and then press the ok Before you begin the first-time setup: button.
  • Page 26 Otherwise, use the arrow and ok buttons on the remote to select the input your TV source is connected to. 10. When you are finished, the message “Your VIZIO TV is set up” will appear. The first-Time setup is complete.

  • Page 27: Using The On-Screen Menu

    VIA button and selecting hdTV settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing ok. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a menu option, and press the ok From this menu, you can: VIZIO button to select that option. • Adjust the Picture settings TV SETTINGS...

  • Page 28: 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 five different modes: Normal, Stretch, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.

  • Page 29: Viewing Video With The Menu Open

    VIZIO Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic viewing video with the menu oPen When the on-screen menu opens, it covers the left-hand portion VIZIO of the picture. The picture can be displayed in three different Exit Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic PICTURE ways:...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    To adjust the picture settings: when starting from some picture modes. 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 31: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings

    Use the up/down arrow buttons to 1. From the PICTURE menu, use VIZIO VIZIO the arrow buttons to highlight adjust the vertical size of the displayed picture. Press the advanced Picture, and then ok button when you are finished.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Professional Picture Settings

    Color Tuner To adjust the professional picture settings: Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow 1. From the PICTURE menu, use VIZIO Saturation the arrow buttons to highlight PROFESSIONAL PICTURE Brightness Professional Picture, and then Wide Zoom Normal...
  • Page 33 To turn color channels off and on: To adjust the 11 Point White Balance settings: 1. From the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu, use the arrow 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press ok. The highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow Color Tuner menu is displayed.
  • Page 34 To show or hide the Color Bar Test Pattern: To show or hide the Flat Test Pattern: 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow highlight Color Tuner, and then press the left/right Arrow buttons until the Color Bar Test Pattern menu is displayed.

  • Page 35: Creating A Custom Picture Mode

    Selecting a color immediately shows that color To create a custom picture mode manually: ramp. 1. From the PROFESSIONAL VIZIO —or— PICTURE menu, use the arrow CREATE PICTURE MODE buttons to highlight Create...

  • Page 36: Renaming A Custom Picture Mode

    To lock all custom picture modes: To rename a custom picture mode: VIZIO 1. From the PROFESSIONAL VIZIO 1. Set the Picture Mode to an PICTURE menu, use the arrow...

  • Page 37: Deleting A Custom Picture Mode

    deleting a Custom Picture mode Custom picture modes that are no longer needed can be deleted. Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode. To delete a custom picture mode: 1. From the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu, use the arrow To delete the user created Custom 1 picture mode, select the Delete button.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Audio Settings

    • digital audio out - Changes the type of processing for 1. Press the menu button on the VIZIO HDMI ARC or optical output when connected to a home remote. The on-screen menu AUDIO theater audio system.

  • Page 39: Changing The Equalizer Settings

    Changing the equalizer settings deleting the Custom audio mode The graphic equalizer has several pre-set modes and allows you To delete the custom audio mode that has been created: to create one custom mode. 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is To select a pre-set audio mode: displayed.

  • Page 40: Setting Timers

    Power off. 1. Press the menu button on the 2. Use the left/right arrow buttons on the remote to change VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is whether the TV will turn off. If you don’t want the TV to turn off TIMERS displayed.

  • Page 41: Using The Network Connection Menu

    To change advanced network settings: Connecting to a Wireless network 1. From the NETWORK menu, To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is VIZIO highlight manual setup and being broadcast: press ok. The MANUAL SETUP MANUAL SETUP menu is displayed.

  • Page 42: Finding Mac Addresses For Network Setup

    TV's MAC address in the router's settings. not being broadcast: To find the TV's MAC address: 1. From the NETWORK menu, VIZIO highlight hidden network 1. From the NETWORK menu, highlight manual setup and press and press ok. The ENTER ENTER ACCESS POINT NAME ok.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Tuner

    You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: Antenna (Over-the-air) or Cable (Out-of-the-wall) connections. • Select a Tuner Input 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight Tuner mode and press ok. VIZIO • Perform an Auto Channel Scan The TUNER MODE menu displays. TUNER •...

  • Page 44: Adding New Channels

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

  • Page 45: Skipping Channels

    See Locking and Unlocking Channels on page 46 . To remove a channel: VIZIO 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight skip Channel, and press ok. SKIP CHANNEL The SKIP CHANNEL menu is...

  • Page 46: Listening To Alternate Audio

    Not all programs are broadcast in SAP. The Analog Audio Language feature only works when the program being viewed is being broadcast with 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight VIZIO Secondary Audio Programming. digital language and press ok. The DIGITAL LANGUAGE DIGITAL LANGUAGE menu is displayed.

  • Page 47: Setting Up Closed Captioning

    To change the appearance of digital closed captions: If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast 1. From the CLOSED CAPTIONS with closed captions, the TV will not display them. VIZIO menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight digital style and DIGITAL STYLE press ok.
  • Page 48 • Background Color - Change the color of the Typical choices include: background directly behind the text. • Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip • Background opacity - Change the transparency of the of background appears behind the text, expanding as background directly behind the text.

  • Page 49: Renaming Devices On The Input Menu

    DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” To change the name of an input: VIZIO 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is NAME INPUT input name displayed.

  • Page 50: Changing The Tv Settings

    SettingS Viewing system information To view a summary of the TV settings: Using the System menu, you can: 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO • View system information displayed. SYSTEM •...

  • Page 51: Changing The On-Screen Menu Language

    TV’s time zone: To change the on-screen menu language: 1. Press the menu button on the 1. Press the menu button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. TIME ZONE displayed.

  • Page 52: Using The Parental Controls

    using the Parental Controls enabling or disabling Program ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from To manage program content according to its rating, you must displaying certain channels or programs without a password. enable the Program Rating feature. The Parental Controls menu only appears when: To enable or disable the Program Rating feature: •...

  • Page 53: Blocking And Unblocking Content By Rating

    Blocking and unblocking Content by rating Changing the Parental Control Passcode A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.

  • Page 54: 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 normally does not HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any glow when the TV is on.

  • Page 55: Using The Reset & Admin Menu

    To use guided setup: All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory 1. Press the menu button on the defaults. VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. GUIDED SETUP If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all...

  • Page 56: 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, input, and display information. • Press the info or guide button two times to display the program title, program rating, audio information, and the start and end times of the program.

  • Page 57: Using The Usb Media Player

    using the usB media Player using The usB media PlaYer Playing usB media To play your USB media: The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of your TV and play music, video, or photos.
  • Page 58 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 59 Back Button Highlight this button and press ok 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 26th Birthday Party 00:38:18...
  • Page 60 Current folder using the arrow and ok Displays the folder path. buttons on the remote. Connected sources VIZIO Displays Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root connected USB USB1: devices. Current folder root A.jpg...

  • Page 61: Using Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.i.a. Plus)

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

  • Page 62: Using The Fullscreen V.i.a. Plus Apps Window

    using The fullsCreen V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW 3. Press the ok button on the remote to launch the App. The Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window allows you to add and store Apps. The Apps on the first page are displayed in the Dock 4.

  • Page 63: Fullscreen V.i.a. Apps Window Overview

    fullsCreen V.i.a. aPPs WindoW oVerVieW The Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window allows you to add, delete, • all apps: Displays every app that is available for download. and organize your Apps. The My Apps tab displays Apps that • Categories: Displays Apps sorted into categories: are already installed on your TV.

  • Page 64: Customizing The V.i.a. Plus Apps Window

    CusTomiZing The V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW deleting 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.

  • Page 65: Moving An App In My Apps

    moving an app in my apps You can organize your Apps on your My Apps tab by moving 3. Use the arrow buttons to move the App to the desired them where you want. location and press ok to place the App. When you can move the App, it appears as shown below.

  • Page 66: 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 67 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 68 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 69: Specifications

    24” Class Viewable area: 23.54” dimensions w/ stand: 22.08” x 14.31” x 6.20” w/o stand: 22.08” x 14.31 x 1.57” Weight w/ stand: 8.11 lbs w/o stand: 7.91 lbs TV Type: refresh rate: 60 Hz maximum resolution:...
  • Page 70 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 Power Consumption: 24.9W...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 © 2014 ViZio inC. all righTs reserVed. 140108em-nC...

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