55” CLASS LCD HDTV E551VA - user manual
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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.
E551VA Important Safety Instructions to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. 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.
E551VA • 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.
E551VA 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 Picture Settings.................................................................. 15 Inspecting the Package Contents............................................................ 1 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings............................................. 16 Installing the TV........................................................................................
E551VA Resetting the TV Settings..................................................................... 28 I see “noise” or static on the screen..................................................... 39 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings....................................... 28 When I change input source, the volume changes............................... 39 Using Guided Setup..............................................................................
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 E551VA Installing the TV on a Wall 3. Insert and tighten the 4 included thumbscrews. 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: E551VA Screw Size: 4. Be sure all four thumbscrews are inserted and tightened as shown. Fold the tabs down so they are flush with the bottom of the base. M6 Screw Length: 15mm Screw Pitch: 1mm Hole Pattern: 400mm (V) x 200mm (H) Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting.
2 Controls and Connections Rear Panel Inputs 3.5mm Stereo Audio Out: Connect 3.5mm audio device. Optical Digital Audio Out: Connect optical audio device. USB: Connect USB thumb drive to play music or view photos. USB 2 3.5mm Stereo Audio Out Optical Digital Audio Out USB 1 USB AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI: Connect HDMI devices. 3.5mm PC Audio In: Connect 3.5mm connector from computer. DTV/TV: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable or antenna. RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer.
2 E551VA Right Side Panel Front Panel Power Menu Channel Up Remote Control Sensor VIZIO Light Front Panel Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Right Side Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. VIZIO Light: When the TV is on, the light is on. Remote Control (Back) IMPORTANT: Do not cover this area. This is the transmitter. Power: Turn the TV on or off. Menu: Display on-screen menu.
2 E551VA Remote Control Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. Input: Change the input device. App Launchers: Launch the VIA App pictured on the button. A/V Controls: Control external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). Input Power/Standby App Launchers A/V Controls CC Exit OK Back V Button Volume Up/Down Mute Info Menu CC (Closed: Open the CC Menu. See Setting Up Closed CapCaptioning) tioning on page 13. Menu: Display the on-screen menu. See Scanning for Channels on page 22.
2 E551VA VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) View Settings for Active VIA App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons 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.
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 E551VA Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device.
E551VA 3 Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet-ready, and can be connected to your home network in two ways: • Wired, using the RJ45 (ethernet) connector on the back panel • Wirelessly, using your home wireless network Once you have connected to your home network and the Internet, you can use VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV. Connecting to A Wired Network To connect to a wired network: 1.
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. See Installing the TV on page 1. • Your devices should be connected. See Connecting Your Devices on page 7. • If you have a wireless network, have the network key ready.
5 Using the On-Screen Menu Your TV features an easy-to-use 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.
5 E551VA 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 12 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.
5 E551VA Setting Up Closed Captioning Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in four different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, and Panoramic. Each mode displays the picture differently. To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the Wide icon. Press OK. If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them. Wide Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic 3.
5 E551VA Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Activating the Sleep Timer 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. When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. To use the sleep timer: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
5 E551VA 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 TV Settings icon and press OK. The TV 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. 4.
5 E551VA Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings Adjusting the Color Temperature To adjust the advanced picture settings: Adjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. 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.
5 E551VA Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Resetting the Picture Settings When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image can be adjusted. To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings: To adjust the picture size and position: 1. Ensure the input is set to HDMI or RGB. 2. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight More, then press OK. Size & Position Horiz.
5 E551VA Adjusting the Audio Settings Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings: To adjust the advanced 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 E551VA Resetting the Audio Settings Using the Network Connection Menu To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. Your TV is internet-ready, featuring both an ethernet port and built-in high-speed 802.11n. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed. Connecting to a Wireless Network 3.
5 To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. E551VA Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. To change advanced network settings: 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. The Network Connection menu is displayed. 1.
5 E551VA Changing the TV Settings Setting the Tuner Mode Using the settings menu, you can: 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.
5 E551VA 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 E551VA Skipping Channels Changing the Audio Language After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these channels from the TV’s memory with the Skip Channel 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.
5 E551VA 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 E551VA Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating Changing the Parental Control Passcode 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. If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.
5 E551VA Changing the Names of the Inputs Changing the On-Screen Menu Language 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”. Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. To change the name of an input: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 1.
5 E551VA 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 E551VA Using the Help Menu Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults.
E551VA 5 Using Guided Setup The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or to connect the TV with your network. To access guided setup: 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. Highlight Guided Setup and press OK. 4. Highlight Tuner Setup or Network Setup and press OK. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 E551VA 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 play music or photos. To play USB media, you must first save your music or 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 a supported file extension (.mp3, .jpg, etc). • The player is not designed to play media from external hard drives or mp3 players.
6 E551VA Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen. Now Playing Information Displays song title, album title, and artist name. Progress Bar Displays the duration of the currentlyplaying song. The blue bar will lengthen as the song progresses. Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK. Album Art If included on the USB thumb drive and associated with your music, the album art will display here.
6 E551VA Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen. Back Button Highlight and press OK to return to left column. Current Folder Displays the folder path. Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK. Current Folder Folder Contents This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder. You can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote.
7 Using VIZIO Internet Apps VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your TV. VIA 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. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on page 9 if your TV is not yet connected to your home network.
7 E551VA Adding a New App to the VIA Dock Creating and Managing User Profiles Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featured VIA Apps, new Apps are continually being added to the Widget Gallery. The VIA Dock can hold a total of 17 Apps. User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the VIA Dock. For each profile you create, a different set of Apps and App settings are saved. To add a new App: Creating an Owner PIN 1. Press the V Button on the remote.
7 Creating a New User Profile To create a new user profile: 1. Press the V Button on the remote. 2. Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Select the App by pressing the OK button. The Profile App is displayed. 4. Highlight Administrative Controls and press OK. (If you have an Owner PIN, you must enter it now.) The Administrative Controls menu is displayed. 5.
7 E551VA Removing a User Profile Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings To remove a user profile: 1. Press the V Button on the remote. 2. Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) The VIA Dock, and all of its installed Widgets can be restored to the factory default settings.
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 E551VA 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. When I change input source, the display image changes size. • The TV remembers the viewing mode on each input source. If the viewing mode on the new input source differs from the one on the input source you switch from, the difference may be noticable.
B Specifications E551VA Screen Size: Diagonal Viewable: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 54.64” 51.51 x 34.32 x 10.76” 51.51 x 32.50 x 3.70” 76.06 lbs 65.04 lbs TV Type: CCFL Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Response Time: Brightness: Viewing Angle: 1920 x 1080 50,000:1 6 ms 500 nits 178° (H) x 178° (V) 4 Component Video Inputs: 1 1 (Shared w/ Component) RF/Coaxial Input: 1 USB Ports: 2 RGB Inputs: 1 (with 3.
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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