VIZIO user manual Model: E221-A1
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. SRS StudioSound HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. StudioSound HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Welcome Thank You for Choosing VIZIO Important Safety Instructions And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your TV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your TV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. This may compromise the integrity of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. • The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified.
be used for long period of time. This will protect your TV from damage due to power surges. • • • • Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: Keep your TV away from moisture. Do not expose your TV to rain or moisture.
Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
Table of Contents Installing the TV................................................. 3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings......................... 22 Inspecting the Package Contents...................................... 3 Adjusting the Color Temperature..................................... 23 Installing the TV.................................................................... 3 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position............................ 23 Installing the TV Stand.........................
Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings..................... 37 Performing a Service Check............................................. 37 Using the Info Window......................................................... 38 Using the USB Media Player.............................. 39 Using the USB Media Player................................................. 39 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV......................... 39 Playing USB Media............................................................
1 Installing the TV Inspecting the Package Contents Installing the TV Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can begin installing the TV.
1 To install the base: 1. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as a blanket. 2. Insert and tighten the two(2) included Phillips screws into the base with a Phillips screwdriver. (Not included) Gently push the base into the slots as shown.
1 Installing the TV on a Wall To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. E221-A1 Screw Size: Screw Pitch: Screw Length: Hole Pattern: T4 0.70mm 10mm 100mm (V) x 100mm (H) Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV.
2 Controls and Connections HDMI - Connect HDMI device. PC Audio In - Connect 3.5mm audio cable from PC. RGB - Connect VGA cable from PC. Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar. USB - Connect USB thumb drive to view photo. Component/Composite - Connect component or composite device. Rear Panel Note: The image shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change.
2 POWER/INPUT - Hold to turn TV off or on. Tap to change input source.
2 Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.
2 Remote Control Input Change the currently-displayed input. Exit Close the on-screen menu. Power Turn TV on or off. INPUT Ok Select the highlighted menu option. Back Go to the previous on-screen menu. Volume Up/Down Increase or decrease loudness of the audio. Mute Turn the audio off or on. Number Pad Manually enter a channel. Wide Switch the display mode. MENU EXIT Arrow Navigate the on-screen menu. OK BACK Menu Display the on-screen menu.
2 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.
3 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. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match the connection you used (HDMI, Component, etc).
3 Connecting a Device - Audio and Video Cable Types AV CABLE COMPONENT CABLE HDMI CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio is sent over the red and white connectors. Component cables are designed to carry high definition video signals along with additional audio connections.
3 Connecting an Audio Device Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, 3.5mm, etc). Home Audio Receiver 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 BEST 3.5MM CABLE GOOD 13 • CFC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION • 2.0-5.
3 Connecting an Audio Device - Audio Cable Types 3.5MM CABLE HDMI CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional way of connecting your devices to your audio device. Audio signals are sent over the 3.5mm connector. HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital multi-channel surround audio through a single HDMI cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled (ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already connected HDMI cable, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable.
3 Connecting an Audio Device - ARC Without HDMI ARC With HDMI ARC Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner Your TV Without an HDMI ARC setup, your TV will transmit audio signal from the built-in tuner and VIA apps to your home audio receiver through a separate audio connection. 3.
4 Completing the First-Time Setup The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Before you begin the first-time setup: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet. • Your devices should be connected. 5. Use the OK and Arrow Up/ Down Buttons on the remote to turn daylight saving time On or Off. To complete the first-time setup: 1.
5 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 remote. You can also open the on-screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU/OK button on the remote. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu option, and press the MENU/OK button to select that option.
5 Changing the Input Source Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these devices with your TV, you must first change the input source in the on-screen menu. The TV can display images in four different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, and Stretch. Each mode displays the picture differently. To change the input device: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. 1.
5 Setting Up Closed Captioning Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue. 2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to select Custom, then press OK. The Digital CC Style menu appears. To activate or deactivate closed captions: 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the CC icon and press OK. The Closed Caption menu is displayed. VIZIO 3.
5 Activating the Sleep Timer Setting the Auto Power Off Feature When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. To help save energy, your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 minutes if no signal is being displayed on the screen. This feature can be deactivated. To use the sleep timer: To set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
5 Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. To adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Picture icon and press OK. The Picture Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. The Picture Settings menu is displayed.
5 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings • Backlight Control - Select Off, DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio), or OPC. To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight More, then press OK. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Advanced Picture, then press OK. The Advanced Picture menu is displayed. 4. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote.
5 Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. Adjusting the Picture Size and Position To adjust the color temperature: To adjust the picture size and position: 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 Color Temperature, then press OK. The Color Temperature menu is displayed. 3.
5 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. The TV displays, “Are you sure you want to RESET Picture Settings to the factory defaults?” 3. Highlight Yes and press OK. 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote.
5 Adjusting the Audio Settings • Advanced Audio - See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on page 26. To adjust the audio settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK. The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 3.
5 Changing the TV Settings Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the advanced audio settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Advanced Audio, then press OK. The Advanced Audio menu is displayed. Using the settings menu, you can: VIZIO Change the input source • Adjust the Tuner settings Wide Advanced Audio Digital Audio Out • • PCM 2.
5 Changing the Input Source Setting the Tuner Mode To change the input source from the Settings menu: If you are using a device that is connected to the RF input, such as an external antenna or cable TV connection, you must set the tuner mode. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed. 3. Highlight Input Source and press OK. The Input Source menu is displayed.
5 Scanning for Channels Adding New Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. A channel scan may also be necessary when the TV has been moved to an area where different free-to-air broadcast television channels are available. Occasionally, you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of channels. You can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options. 1.
5 Skipping Channels To add a single new analog channel: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK. The Add Analog Channel menu is displayed. 2. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding. To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the remote.
5 Changing the Audio Language To use the Digital MTS feature: Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The TV’s MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) feature allows you to listen to audio in your preferred language. 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Digital MTS and press OK. The Digital MTS menu is displayed. 2. Select your preferred language: English, French, or Spanish. Press OK. Not all programs are broadcast in multiple languages.
5 Using the Parental Controls Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password. To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program Rating feature. Accessing the Parental Controls Menu To enable or disable the Program Rating feature: To access the Parental Controls menu: 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Rating Enable and press OK.
5 Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are meant for mature audiences. You may not want to block the channel completely using a channel lock, but you may wish to block certain programs from being viewed. Changing the Parental Control Passcode When this is the case, you can use the TV’s Rating Block feature For a listbased of content to block content on itsratings rating.
5 Changing the Names of the Inputs To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player”. To change the name of an input: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed.
5 Setting the Time Zone Adjusting the CEC Settings To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO button, set the TV’s time zone: The CEC function on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming. To have the TV display the correct time, you must be connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable or a wireless network. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
5 Turning the Power Indicator Light On or Off Using the Help Menu The Power Indicator Light on the front of your TV is set to light up when the TV is on. You can change this setting if you prefer the light to be off. You can use the TV’s Help menu to: • Display system information To turn the Power Indicator Light on or off: • Reset the TV settings 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. • Restore the TV to its factory default settings 2.
5 Displaying System Information Resetting the TV Settings To display a summary of the TV settings: To reset the TV’s picture and audio settings: 5. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 6. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK.
5 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost! To restore the TV to its factory default settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed. 3.
5 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. • Press the INFO or GUIDE button three times to display the program description.
6 Using the USB Media Player Using the USB Media Player Playing USB Media The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and view photos. To play USB media, you must first save your images onto a USB thumb drive. Remember: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32. • Files on the USB thumb drive must end in the .jpg extension. To play your USB media: 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV. 2. Highlight the Media App and press OK.
6 Folder Contents Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK. Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen. VIZIO Photo Current Folder 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. VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root USB1: Current Folder root Start Fullscreen Slideshow A.jpg B.jpg C.
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A There is no sound. • Press Volume Up on the remote control. The TV displays “No Signal.” • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source. • If you are using cable TV, satellite, or antenna connected directly to the TV, scan for channels. See on page 30 There is no power. • Ensure the TV is plugged into a working electrical outlet. • Ensure the power cable is securely attached to the TV.
A I see “noise” or static on the screen. • When your TV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted (improved) to match your TV’s display capabilities. This up-converting can sometimes cause irregularities in the image. The image quality is not good. • For the best image quality, view high-definition programs using digital sources. Connect your devices with HDMI cables. • If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low.
B Specifications E221-A1 Screen Size: 21.53” Class Viewable Area: 21.53” Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 20.23” x 13.31” x 6.36” 20.23” x 13.31” x 1.73” Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 6.83 lbs 6.28 lbs TV Type: LED Refresh Rate: 60 Hz Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Pixel Pitch: .248 mm x .
B E221-A1 OSD Language: English, Spanish, French Remote Control Model: XRT020 Certifications: CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, HDMI 1.4, Dolby digital Plus Compliance: Energy Star Voltage Range: 120V @ 60 Hz Power Consumption: 25.
C Limited Warranty ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.
D 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.
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