32” CLASS RAZOR LED™ LCD HDTV E321MV – user manual
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 TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Welcome Thank You for Choosing VIZIO My Product Information And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions before using your product and retain them for future reference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure there are no missing or damaged parts. Product Registration To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO product, visit our website at www.VIZIO.
E321MV Important Safety Instructions 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. Read the following safety instructions before operating your TV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
E321MV • 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. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.
E321MV 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 Table of Contents...................................................................... 7 Installing the TV........................................................................ 1 Setting the Time Zone........................................................................... 16 Adjusting the Time for Daylight Savings............................................... 17 Enabling or Disabling Automatic Date and Time Updates................... 17 Inspecting the Package Contents..........
E321MV Resetting the Picture Settings.............................................................. 28 ON PARTS AND LABOR.......................................................................... 36 Using the Parental Controls..................................................................... 28 Parts and Labor.................................................................................... 36 Accessing the Parental Controls Menu.................................................
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 E321MV Installing the TV on a Wall 3. Turn the attached thumbscrew until it is completely tightened. 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: Fold down the thumbscrew tab so it is flat against the bottom of the base. E321MV Screw Size: 4. Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on a flat, level, and stable surface.
E321MV 1 3. Turn the attached thumbscrew until it is completely loosened. 4. Gently remove the stand neck. 5. Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following the instructions that came with your mount. Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the weight/load of this TV. See Appendix A - Specifications for the weight of this TV.
2 Controls and Connections Rear Panel USB: Connect a USB thumb drive to view photos. HDMI (1,2,3): Connect HDMI devices. USB Component: Connect component device. Composite: Connect composite device. 3.5mm Stereo Out: Connect 3.5mm audio device. HDMI (1,2,3) Cable/Antennal: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable, antenna, or satellite box. RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer. Use 3.5mm port to connect PC audio. Component Composite Cable/Antenna 3.5mm PC Audio In RGB PC 3.
2 E321MV Right Side Panel Front Panel Power VIZIO Light Menu Channel Up Channel Down Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. VIZIO Light: This light is white when the TV is on. When the TV is off, the light is orange. 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 TV audio.
2 E321MV Remote Control Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. Input: Change the input device. A/V Controls: Control external device (CEC-enabled devices only). Info: Display the Info Window. CC: Open the Closed Captioning menu. Input CC Power/Standby A/V Controls Info Exit OK Menu Back Guide Arrow Mute Exit: Close the on-screen menu. Arrow: Navigate the on-screen menu and episode guide. OK: Select highlighted menu option. Guide: Display the episode guide (digital channels only).
E321MV 2 Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the “V” and pushing the cover away from the remote. 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 E321MV 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: • Change the input source or rename inputs • Set up channels • Change the on-screen menu language • Change the TV’s date and time • Adjust the TV settings for use with a PC • Turn the VIZIO light on or off Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can be connected to your TV.
5 E321MV Customizing Input Names When you have multiple devices connected to your TV, it can become difficult to remember the inputs to which they are connected. Your TV features the ability to customize the names of these inputs to make them easy to remember. (Custom names have a 10-character limit.) Setting Up Channels From the channel menu you can: • Change the signal source • Start a new channel scan For example, HDMI 1 could be renamed as My Blu-ray.
5 E321MV Changing the Signal Source Scanning for Channels Using this option, you can change the signal source for the coaxial (TV) input. 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. To change the signal source: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
5 E321MV Scanning for New or Additional Channels Removing Channels from the Master List 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. 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.
5 E321MV Changing the Audio Language Customizing Channel Names 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. Your TV features the ability to customize channel names, making them easy to identify. (Custom names have a 10-character limit.) Not all programs are broadcast in multiple languages.
5 E321MV Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Setting the TV’s Date and Time Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. From the Date & Time menu, you can: To change the on-screen menu language: 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 Menu Language and press OK. 4.
5 E321MV Adjusting the Time for Daylight Savings Setting the Date and Time When enabled, this setting will automatically adjust the time for zones which recognize daylight savings time. Using this menu option, you can manually set the TV’s date and time. To enable or disable the daylight savings adjustment: 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.
5 E321MV Adjusting the TV Settings for Use with A PC Turning the VIZIO Light On or Off Your TV can be used to display output from a home computer using the RGB port. This setting allows you to turn off the back-lit VIZIO logo on the front bezel of your TV. These settings are only available when viewing content from the RGB port. To adjust the PC settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
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 E321MV Viewing a USB Photo Slideshow Using the Photo Menu The Photo menu has several options: Your player features a USB port where you can connect and share a USB thumb drive containing your photos. • Browse Photos - Allows you to highlight and select a photo from the thumbnail gallery. • View Slideshow - Start a full-screen photo slideshow. • Sort by - Change the display order of photos. Choose Original, Title A-Z, Title Z-A, Oldest First, or Newest First.
6 E321MV Using the Modify Photo Menu This menu allows you to zoom in and out, mark your favorite photos, rotate photos, and see your image metadata. To open the Modify Photo menu: Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. Each mode changes the picture according to the content’s original format. 1. When you are viewing a photo in fullscreen, press the OK button on the remote. The Modify Photo menu is displayed.
6 E321MV Screen Aspect Ratio Table Original Content Format Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 22 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9)
6 E321MV Adjusting the Audio Settings Enabling or Disabling SRS TruVolume Using the Audio Settings menu, you can adjust the following: TruVolume intelligently normalizes volume fluctuations during television commercials or channel changes.
6 E321MV Adjusting the Speaker Balance Selecting the Digital Output Mode The built-in speakers can be adjusted to distribute the sound between the left and right speakers. 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. To adjust the speaker balance: 1. Press the OK button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
6 E321MV Adjusting Bass and Treble Levels The bass and treble levels for your TV’s built-in speakers can be adjusted to your liking. To adjust the bass and treble levels, SRS TruSurround HD must be set to Off. Adjusting the Picture Settings Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the following settings: • Enable or disable the ambient light sensor • Change the picture mode To adjust the bass and treble levels: • Adjust noise reduction 1. Press the OK button on the remote.
6 E321MV Changing the Picture Mode Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. To change the picture mode: Adjusting the Noise Reduction Setting Noise reduction diminishes artifacts such as “blockiness” or “pixellation”. When activated, the resulting picture usually has softer edges. 1. Press the OK button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. To adjust the noise reduction setting: 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Picture and press OK. 1.
6 E321MV Adjusting the Color Temperature Enabling or Disabling Color Enhancement Color temperature changes the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. Color enhancement reduces oversaturation of some colors and improves flesh tones. To adjust this setting, Picture Mode must be set to Custom. To adjust this setting, Picture Mode must be set to Custom. To adjust the color temperature setting: To enable or disable the color enhancement setting: 1.
6 E321MV Enabling or Disabling DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) Dynamic contrast ratio changes contrast according to displayed content for the best picture quality. To adjust this setting, Picture Mode must be set to Custom. Using the Parental Controls The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password. Accessing the Parental Controls Menu To access the Parental Controls menu: To enable or disable the DCR setting: 1.
6 E321MV Locking and Unlocking Channels Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating When a channel is locked, it will be inaccessible. Locking a channel is a good way to prevent children from viewing inappropriate material. 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 E321MV Setting the TV Button Locks WARNING: If you set User Control Lock to On and you lose your TV’s remote control, you will be unable to use the buttons on the TV. Please use caution when setting this lock. Resetting the Content Locks To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings: 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight More and press OK. The Change PIN menu is displayed. You can lock the buttons on the side of the TV so that the TV can only be controlled by the remote. 2.
6 E321MV Viewing System Info and Resetting to Factory Defaults Restarting the Setup Wizard The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner. You can use the TV’s Help menu to: To access the Setup App: • Display system information • Restore the TV to its factory default settings 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. • Restart the Setup Wizard 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK.
6 E321MV Setting Up Closed Captioning Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue. If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them. To activate or deactivate closed captions: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
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. Phone: (877) 698-4946 Web: www.VIZIO.
A E321MV 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 Screen Size: Diagonal Viewable: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: TV Type: Refresh Rate: Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Viewing Angle: 32” Class 31.50” 30.39 x 20.79 x 6.34” 30.39 x 19.21 x 2.13” 16.67 lbs 14.66 lbs Edge-Lit LED Power Consumption: Energy Star FCC Class B HDMI 1.3 UL/CUL 90W 120~240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz 1920 x 1080 Standby Power: <1W 0.3635 mm x 0.
C 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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