VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Model: E280i-A1
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 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.
TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION Ground Clamp Antenna Lead In Wire Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment • 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.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Power Cord Remote Control with Batteries This Quick Start Guide 4 x T4 12mm Phillips Screws
USING THE REMOTE APP LAUNCHER Quickly launch the pictured app. INPUT Change the currently-displayed input. A/V CONTROLS Control USB media player. CLOSED CAPTIONS Turn closed captions on and off. EXIT Close the on-screen menu. OK Select the highlighted menu option. BACK Go to the previous on-screen menu. VOLUME UP/DOWN Increase or decrease loudness of the audio. POWER Turn TV on or off. INFO Display the info window. MENU Display the on-screen menu. ARROW Navigate the on-screen menu.
INSTALLING 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 Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten four (4) T4 12mm screws into the base to secure it to the TV. When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level surface.
FIRST-TIME SETUP White Red White Red Red Blue Green Choose ONE connection type for each device. Yellow 1 Connect all of your devices first. Match colored connectors to colored ports.
HDMI CABLE • DIGITAL • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • HD AUDIO BEST COMPONENT CABLE BETTER • ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080i)* • STEREO AUDIO Commonly-Connected Devices: Cable or Satellite Boxes Match colored connectors to colored ports. COAXIAL CABLE • ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080i)* • STEREO AUDIO AV CABLE • ANALOG • VIDEO (480i)* • STEREO AUDIO BETTER GOOD Match colored connectors to colored ports. * Maximum Resolution Cables not included.
3 2 Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the V logo and sliding away from the remote. Insert the included batteries. Gently slide the battery cover back into place. Connect the power cord to the back of the TV. The flat edge of the connector goes toward the bottom of the TV. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
4 5 Back of TV Ethernet Cable If you have a high-speed internet connection, connect an Ethernet cable from your modem or router to the back of the TV as shown. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power button on the remote. For the best Smart TV experience, VIZIO recommends using an Ethernet cable. However, your TV also has built-in Wi-Fi. See the Connecting to the Internet with Wi-Fi section for more information. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Home Use and press OK.
VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN USER MANUAL 1 2 VIZIO TV SETTINGS Picture Wide Zoom Normal Exit 2D 3D Audio MENU Button Timers Network Tuner CC Closed Captions Devices ABC System Guided Setup User Manual Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the SETTINGS menu. User Manual Input Wide CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio Network Settings Help Highlight User Manual and press OK.
USER MANUAL LED HDTV WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS PLUS® E280i-A1 USE YOUR REMOTE PAGE NUMBER 1 OF 53 To skip to page, use Number Pad, Open TV Menu then press OK.
CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET WITH Wi-Fi 1 2 VIZIO VIZIO If you have already set up a wireless connection during the first-time setup, you can skip this section.
3 Highlight the name of your wireless network (this is the network’s SSID) and press OK. If you do not see your SSID, you will need to enter it manually. For more information, see the TV’s User Manual. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your network’s password, then highlight Connect and press OK. If you are having trouble connecting to your network, check your router placement.
GETTING STARTED WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS PLUS® VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® (V.I.A. Plus) delivers popular online content to your TV. V.I.A. Plus features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, and more–all on demand. A high-speed Internet connection is required to receive product updates and to access online content. Press the OK button to launch an App. Press the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll through the Apps on the dock.
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 and Apps on additional pages can be moved to the Dock. Press the V Button twice to launch the fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps window. My Apps Features the apps installed on your TV. App Tabs Browse through apps on these tabs and add them to your My Apps tab. Installed Apps The Apps displayed here are also available in the V.I.A. Plus App Dock.
HELP TOPICS • How do I return to the Setup App? • The on-screen menu has guided setup. Press MENU > Guided Setup. Select the type of setup you need and press OK. The Setup App begins. To reset the TV to factory defaults, press MENU > System > Reset & Admin > Reset TV to Factory Defaults. If you have changed the default Parental Control Passcode, enter it now. Select Reset. Remember that all of your settings will be lost. There is a picture, but there is no sound.
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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