VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Model: E550i-A0E
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.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries 4 x M4 12mm Hex Screws 3 x M4 16mm Hex Screws This Quick Start Guide Hex Wrench
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 Open the closed caption menu. 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 It is recommended that two people take part in the base installation. 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 Align the neck piece with the bottom of the TV and slide it into place as shown. Using the included hex screwdriver, tighten four (4) M4 12mm hex screws into the holes on the back of the TV to secure the neck piece. 3 Align the base with the neck and tighten three (3) M4 16mm hex screws using the included hex screwdriver.
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 2 1 (ARC) Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the arrow and sliding away from the remote. Insert the included batteries. Gently slide the battery cover back into place. 2 CABLE / ANTENNA Connect the power cord to the back of the TV.
3 4 Back of TV 1 2 CABLE / ANTENNA (ARC) Ethernet Cable Coaxial Cable If you have an external antenna or a cable connection that extends from a wall outlet, connect it to the TV with an RF/Coaxial cable. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power button on the remote. 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. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. The Setup App is displayed.
VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN USER MANUAL 1 2 3 4 V Button VIZIO VIZIO Help User Manual ABC Wi System Info Input Wide CC Wide Zoom Reset TV Settings Normal Panoramic Clear Memory (Factory Default) Guided Setup Ex Store Demo Sleep Timer Picture Audio Exit 2D 3D In Network Settings Help Sl Tim Net Press the V Button on the Remote Control to display the V.I.A. Dock. Select HDTV Settings. Highlight Help and press OK. Select User Manual and press OK to view the on-screen User Manual.
USER MANUAL LCD HDTV WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS® USER YOUR REMOTE PAGE NUMBER 1 OF 53 To skip to page, use Number Pad, Open TV Menu then press OK.
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES Match colored connectors to colored ports.
Choose ONE connection type for each device. (Cables are not included.) Commonly-Connected Devices: HDMI CABLE BEST COMPONENT CABLE BETTER • DIGITAL • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • HD AUDIO • ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080i)* • STEREO AUDIO Cable or Satellite Boxes Blu-ray™ or DVD Players Match colored connectors to colored ports.
GETTING STARTED WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS 1 2 Highlighted App V.I.A. Press this button to open the V.I.A. Dock. Be sure your TV is connected to the Internet. Use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly. The V.I.A. Dock is displayed on the bottom of the screen. For the best V.I.A. experience, a high-speed Internet connection is recommended. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight an app, then press OK to open it.
3 Your V.I.A. Dock has many popular apps pre-loaded, but you can add more at any time. To discover and add new apps to the Dock, open the Yahoo! Connected TV Store App. Highlight Categories and press OK. A list of app categories is displayed. Select a category and browse through the available apps. When you’ve found an app you want to add to the Dock, highlight Install App and press OK.
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HELP TOPICS • How do I return to the Setup App? There is a picture, but there is no sound. The TV displays “No Signal.” There are black/ gray bars on the top/bottom/sides of the screen. • • • • Press the VOLUME UP button on the remote or on the side of the TV. Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure that mute is off. Press MENU, then select TV Settings > Audio. Be sure TV Speakers is set to ON. • • Be sure your connected devices are turned on.
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.
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.
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