EDGE LIT RAZOR LED™ LCD HDTV E320VT / e370VT / E420VT – user manual
® SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. 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.
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E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Important Safety Instructions objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. Your DTV 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.
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not touch the power cord during lightning.
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Television Antenna Connection Protection DTV Transition Advisory 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. The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009.
Table of Contents Installing the TV........................................................................ 1 Adjusting the Time for Daylight Savings............................................... 15 Inspecting the Package Contents............................................................ 1 Enabling or Disabling Automatic Date and Time Updates................... 15 Installing the TV........................................................................................ 1 Setting the Date and Time.
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Changing the Parental Control Passcode............................................. 28 Legal & Compliance.................................................................. 36 Resetting the Content Locks................................................................ 28 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement......................................... 36 Viewing System Info and Resetting to Factory Defaults.......................... 28 Notice..................................
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. Your TV can be installed in two ways: When you have completed your inspection, install the TV.
1 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Installing the TV on a Wall 3. Using a phillips-head screwdriver, attach the base to the TV by inserting and tightening the 4 included screws. To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount.
2 Controls and Connections Rear Panel Please note that your rear panel will vary depending on your TV model number. Match your model number to the illustration below for the correct port illustration. AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Audio Out DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Digital Audio Out Component 1/ Connect component or composite video/audio deComposite: vice. When using composite, use only yellow, white, and red ports.
2 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Front Panel Right Side Panel Power Menu Remote Control Sensor Channel Up Front Panel Channel Down Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. Volume Up Volume Down Input Right Side Panel Power: Turn the TV on or off. Menu: Display on-screen menu. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TVs audio. Input: Change the input device.
2 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Remote Control Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. Input: Change the input device. With each press of the button, the TV will display a different input. A/V Controls: Control USB photo slideshow. Info: Display the Info Window. Input Power/Standby A/V Controls CC Exit OK Info Menu Arrow CC: Open the Closed Captioning menu. Menu: Display the on-screen menu. Exit: Close the on-screen menu. Arrow: Navigate the on-screen menu and episode guide.
2 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AAA 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. • Use only good quality batteries. • Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or result in injury.
3 Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Devices Your HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu-Ray player • Video game console • Cable box • External antenna • Or other device Once you have determined the best available connection type on both your device and the TV, ensure you have the corresponding cable. To connect a device to the TV: 1. Ensure both the TV and your device are off. 2. Connect the device and the TV. Use the best available connection.
3 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device.
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. • Have your remote ready. Ensure the batteries are inserted. • Your devices should be connected. To complete the first-time setup: 1. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power/Standby button on the remote.
5 Adjusting the TV Settings From the TV Settings Menu, you can: • Setup channels • Change the input source • Change the on-screen menu language • Setting Up Channels From the channel menu you can: • Change the signal source • Customize the master channel list Change the TV’s date and time • Scan for new/additional channels • Adjust the TV settings for use as a PC monitor • Start a new channel scan • Customize channel names • Enable or disable the CEC settings Changing the Signal Sourc
5 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Changing the Input Source Customizing and Removing Input Names 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. When you have multiple devices connected to your TV, it can become difficult to remember the inputs to which they are connected.
5 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Removing Unused Inputs from the Input List Customizing the Master Channel List If you are not using an input and would like to remove it from the input list, you can do this from the Input menu. By customizing the master channel list, you can choose which channels can be displayed. Channels not in the list will not be available when watching broadcast television. To remove unused inputs: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 1.
5 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Scanning for New or Additional Channels Scanning for Channels When a new channel becomes available in your area, you do not have to rescan all channels to add the new channel. Using the add channel feature, you can restrict the scan to new channels only. Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels.
5 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Customizing Channel Names Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Your TV features the ability to customize channel names, making them easy to identify. (Custom names have a 10-character limit.) Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. For example, KBOT-DT could be renamed as Favorite. To change the on-screen menu language: To customize a channel name: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 1.
5 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Setting the TV’s Date and Time Adjusting the Time for Daylight Savings From the Date & Time menu, you can: When enabled, this setting will automatically adjust the time for zones which recognize daylight savings time. • Set the time zone • Adjust the time for daylight savings • Enable or disable automatic date and time updates • Set the current date and time Setting the Time Zone To set the time zone: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
5 Setting the Date and Time E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Adjusting the TV Settings for Use with A PC Using this menu option, you can manually set the TV’s date and time. To manually set the date and time: 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 TV icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Date & Time and press OK. 4. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Current Tiime. 5.
E320VT / E370VT / E420VT 5 Enabling or Disabling CEC The CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming. Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device’s user manual for details. To enable, disable, or adjust CEC 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 TV icon and press OK.
6 Using the Other Menu Settings Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. Using this menu, you can: Setting the Sleep Timer • Set the sleep timer • View a USB photo slideshow • Set the screen aspect ratio To use the sleep timer: • Adjust the audio settings • Adjust the picture settings 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Remember: Customizing the Photo Display Screen The Photo menu can be displayed as a list or as a grid of thumbnail images. The images can also be sorted by date or by name. • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32 • Files on the USB thumb drive must be a supported file type • The USB thumb drive must have a minimum 1GB memory To customize the photo display screen: • The TV will not play media from external hard drives or mp3 players 1.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. Each mode displays content according to the content’s original format. Original Content Format Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 20 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content type. Areas in red will not be visible on your TV screen.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT To adjust the screen aspect ratio: Adjusting the Audio Settings 1. Press the OK button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. Using the Audio Settings menu, you can adjust the following: 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Wide icon and press OK. The Wide menu is displayed. 3. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the screen mode you want to display, then press OK: • • Normal - Preserves an original 4:3 aspect ratio.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Enabling or Disabling SRS TruVolume Adjusting the Equalizer Settings SRS TruVolume intelligently normalizes volume fluctuations due to television commercials or channel changes. Your TV features six preset equalizer settings. These settings allow you to customize your TV’s sound to match the type of programming you most often enjoy. To enable or disable SRS TruVolume: The Equalizer Settings menu is not available when SRS TruSurround HD is enabled. 1.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Adjusting Bass and Treble Levels Enabling or Disabling the Built-In Speakers The bass and treble levels for your TV’s built-in speakers can be adjusted to your liking. Using this menu option, you can turn the built-in speakers on or off. This is often used when the TV is connected to a home audio system. To enable or disable the built-in speakers: To adjust the bass and treble levels, you must disable SRS TruSurround HD and change the Equalizer Settings to Off. 1.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Selecting the Digital Output Mode Changing the Audio Language Using this menu option, you can force the TV to downsample unsupported audio formats to PCM audio. You may want to use this option if you have an older audio receiver connected to the TV. 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.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Adjusting the Picture Settings • Photo - Optimizes the picture settings for viewing photo slideshows. Flesh tones should appear more natural.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Adjusting the Noise Reduction Setting Enabling or Disabling the Ambient Light Sensor Noise reduction diminishes artifacts such as “blockiness” or “pixellation”. When activated, the resulting picture usually has softer edges. When enabled, the ambient light sensor detects the light levels in the room to optimize the brightness of the TV’s backlight. To adjust the noise reduction setting: 1. Press the OK button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Setting the Parental Controls Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password. 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.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Changing the Parental Control Passcode Viewing System Info and Resetting to Factory Defaults If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material. You can use the TV’s Help menu to: 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Change PIN and press OK. The Change PIN menu is displayed. • Display system information • Restore the TV to its factory default settings 2.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Restoring the TV to the Factory Default Settings Setting Up Closed Captioning 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! Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue.
6 E320VT / E370VT / E420VT Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. To change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. From the Closed Caption menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital CC Style. The Digital CC Style menu is displayed. 2.
A Troubleshooting & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than due to a defect. If you are experiencing a problem when using your TV, try to fix the issue using this troubleshooting guide. If, after using this troubleshooting guide, you are still experiencing an issue with your TV, contact VIZIO’s Support Department. Quality customer support and service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence.
A E320VT / E370VT / E420VT The picture is distorted. • Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV. Separate the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or flourescent lights. • Ensure all cables are securely attached. The display image does not cover the entire screen. • If you are in RGB mode (computer), ensure that H-Size and V-Position in the on-screen menu are set correctly.
B Specifications E320VT E370VT E420VT 32” Class 37” Class 42” Class 31.51” 37.00” 42.02” 29.94 x 21.06 x 7.85” 29.94 x 19.10 x 1.57” 34.74 x 23.79 x 7.87” 34.74 x 22.00 x 1.57” 39.27 x 26.71 x 8.24” 39.27 x 24.61 x 1.57” 22.85 lbs 19.67 lbs 25.50 lbs 22.10 lbs 32.56 lbs 28.
B E320VT / E370VT / E420VT E320VT E370VT E420VT Yes Yes Yes Energy Star Energy Star Energy Star 46W 81W 91W Voltage Range: 120 VAC @ 60 Hz 120 VAC @ 60 Hz 120 VAC @ 60 Hz Standby Power: <1W <1W <1W Ambient Light Sensor: Compliance: Power Consumption: 34
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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