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    VIZIO USER MANUAL Model: E280-A1
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    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
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    period. To purchase an extended warranty service plan, visit www.VIZIO.com. WHEN READING THIS MANUAL When you see this symbol, please read the accompanying important warning or notice. It is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions. When you see this symbol, please
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    is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within the inside of your TV that may be of sufficient used for long period of time. This will protect your TV from damage due to power surges. • Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself. Opening or removing
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    your TV will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. • To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands. • Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control
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    regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV Antenna Lead In Wire Electric Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-
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    TV 3 Inspecting the Package Contents 3 Installing the TV 3 Installing the TV Stand 3 Installing the TV on a Wall 5 Controls and Connections 6 Rear Panel 6 Side Panel 7 Front Panel 8 Remote ARC 16 Completing the First-Time Setup 17 Using the On- 27 Skipping Channels 28 Changing the Audio
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    Default Settings 38 Using the Guided Setup Menu 39 Using Guided Setup 39 Using the Info Window 40 Using the USB Media Player 41 Using the USB Media Player 41 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 41 Playing USB Media 41 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 43 Specifications 46 Limited
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    the TV Stand Your TV includes a stand designed to support the weight of the TV and keep it from falling over. However, the TV can still TV is not properly secured INPUT EXIT BACK OK VOL VOL 1 2 4 5 7 8 WIDE 0 MENU GUIDE CH CH 3 6 9 - Remote Control with Batteries Quick Start Guide
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    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. 3. Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on a flat, level, and stable surface at least 8 inches from the floor. To ensure proper
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    mount for your TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. Screw Size: Screw Pitch: Screw Length: Hole Pattern: E280-A1 M4 0.70mm 10mm 100mm (V) x 100mm (H) Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight
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    Controls and Connections 2 REAR PANEL PC Audio In - Connect 3.5mm audio cable from PC. RGB - Connect VGA cable from PC. Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as a sound bar or headset. USB - Connect USB thumb drive
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    2 SIDE PANEL POWER - Press and hold to turn TV on or off. INPUT - Press to change input source. 7 SIDE PANEL
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    & POWER INDICATOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see Turning the Power Indicator On or Off on page 37. 8 FRONT
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    loudness of the audio. MUTE Turn the audio off or on. NUMBER PAD Manually enter a channel. WIDE Switch the display mode. 2 INPUT EXIT BACK OK VOL VOL 1 2 4 5 7 8 WIDE 0 MENU GUIDE CH CH 3 6 9 - POWER Turn TV on or off. MENU Display the on-screen menu. ARROW Navigate the on-screen
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    2 Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two 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. 10
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    has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc). 2. Turn the TV and your device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV's input to match the connection you used (HDMI, Component, etc
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    3 CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES AV CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio is sent over the red and white connectors. COAXIAL CABLE Coaxial cables are the
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    COMPONENT CABLE Component cables are designed to carry high definition video signals along with additional audio connections. Colors are delivered with color information split up three different ways over three connectors for video (separated into Red, Blue and Green signals) and the left and right
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    port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, RCA, etc). 2. Turn the TV and your audio device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. 3 Home Audio Receiver VIZIO Sound Bar HDMI CABLE BEST • ARC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION
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    devices. HDMI CABLE HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital multi-channel surround audio through a single HDMI cable.Audio Return Channel-enabled (ARC)TVs allow audio to be sent over an already connected HDMI cable,eliminating the need for a separate audio cable. See Connecting an Audio
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    in tuner to your home audio receiver through a separate audio connection. 3.5mm (Audio) HDMI Your Home Audio Receiver HDMI Your TV HDMI With an HDMI ARC setup, the audio connection between your TV and Home Audio Receiver can be removed. The HDMI cable will transmit audio signal to and from your
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    signal and press OK. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the channel scan. 7. When you have finished the channel scan, highlight Exit to Live TV and press OK. The First-Time Setup is complete. 3. Use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote to select your preferred language and your country
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    MENU button on the remote. From this menu, you can: • Adjust the Picture settings • Adjust the Audio settings • Activate the Sleep Timer • Adjust the Tuner settings • Set up Closed Captioning • Name the TV Inputs • Adjust TV Settings • Access the Guided Setup VIZIO SETTINGS Picture Audio Timers
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    2. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons or the INPUT button on the remote to highlight the input you wish to view and press OK. The selected input is displayed. TV HDMI-1 HDMI-2 COMP RGB Note: Inputs may vary by TV. 19 The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch, Panoramic, Wide
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    remote to highlight Picture Mode, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the picture mode: VIZIO mode sets the picture settings to values perfect for watching TV in a dark room. • Vivid mode sets the manually change each of the picture settings, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote
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    adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. 21 Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change • Custom allows you to manually change each of the color temperature settings: VIZIO COLOR TEMPERATURE Color Temperature Normal Reset
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    and then press OK. VIZIO COLOR TEMPERATURE Color Temperature Normal Reset Color Temperature 2. The TV displays, "Select Reset Normal Panoramic 1. From the ADVANCED PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons VIZIO on the remote to highlight ExSitize &2PD ositio3nD, then press OK. The SIZE &
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    the ADVANCED PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. VIZIO ADVANCED PICTURE Color Temperature Black Detail Off 2. The TV displays, "Select Reset to Backlight Control On restore factory default picture Reduce Signal Noise Low settings." Highlight
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    on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK. The AUDIO menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the setting: • TV Speakers - Turns the built-in speakers on or off. VIZIO AUDIO TV Speakers Surround
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    press OK. The TIMERS menu is displayed. VIZIO TIMERS Sleep Timer Auto Power Off Off 10 minutes 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Sleep Timer. 4. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the period of time after which you want the TV to go to sleep: 30, 60
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    you have finished setting the auto power off time, press the EXIT button on the remote. SETTING UP THE TUNER You can use the TV's Tuner menu to: • Select a Tuner Input • Perform an Auto Channel Scan • Perform a Partial Channel Scan • Manually Add Channels • Select channels to skip • Select Analog
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    or Cable and press OK. Press EXIT. Scanning for Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan Highlight Done and press OK. 3. Press the EXIT button on the remote. VIZIO CHANNEL SCAN Channel Scan Digital Channels: 0 Analog Channels: 0 13%
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    the number of the channel you are adding. 3. Highlight Add Channel and press OK. The TV scans for the channel. 4. When the TV is done scanning for the channel, press the EXIT button on the remote. VIZIO ADD ANALOG CHANNEL Enter Channel # Add Channel 5 Skipping Channels After a channel scan is
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    . The ANALOG AUDIO menu is displayed. 2. Select Stereo, SAP (secondary audio programming), or Mono. Press OK. 3. Press the EXIT button on the remote. VIZIO ANALOG AUDIO Stereo SAP Mono To use the Digital Language feature: 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight Digital Language and press OK. The DIGITAL
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    being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them. The Closed remote to WihdeighlZigoohmt theNosrmeatltinPganoyroamuicwish to change, then use the Left/ Right Arrow buttons to change the setting: VIZIO default setAtBinC gs or Custom to manually change each Input settWinidge . CC
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    with the appearance of the closed captions, press the EXIT button on the remote. In the example below, the closed caption text is green, the background it. The area covered by the window stays the same until the signal from the TV or a device moves it out of the way of a changing picture. • Opaque
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    recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if hen 2yDou ha3vDe finished naming your input, press the EXIT button onABCthe remote. Input Wide CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio VIZIO NAME INPUT HDMI-1 HDMI-1_ abc def ghi j k
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    & Set up Admin Controls VIZIO SYSTEM System Information Menu Language Time and Local Settings Parental Controls CEC Settings Power Indicator Reset & Admin English Off Displaying System Information To display a summary of the TV settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu
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    5 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: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
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    meant for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are meant for mature the Up/Down and Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the rating type and press OK. 3. When CONTROLS menu, highlight RESET LOCKS and press OK. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET ALL LOCKS
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    ) and press OK. 5. Press the EXIT button on the remote. Setting the Time Zone To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the GUIDE button, set the TV's time zone: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.WiUdese thZoeomArroNwormbaul ttPoannosraominc
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    5 Adjusting the CEC Settings The CEC 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
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    THE RESET & ADMIN MENU You can use the TV's Reset & Admin menu to: • Reset the TV settings • Restore the TV to its factory default settings • Start the Store Demo VIZIO RESET & ADMIN Reset TV to Factory Defaults Store Demo Off Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen
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    and press OK. The GUIDED SETUP menu is displayed. VIZIO GUIDED SETUP Tuner Setup 3. Highlight the guided setup you want to use and press OK: • Tuner Setup - Set up the TV tuner. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press the EXIT button on the remote. Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic
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    button on the remote: • Press the GUIDE button one time to display channel, input, and display information. • Press the GUIDE button two times to display the program title, program rating, audio information, and the start and end times of the program. Channel/Input Information 28-1 KCET-HD 1080p
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    must be formatted as FAT32. • Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension (.jpg). To play your USB media: 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV. 2. Press the V button. 3. Highlight your USB device in the list and press OK. 4. Highlight
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    the previous screen. Displays connected USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK. VIZIO Photo USB1: Back Button Highlight and press OK to return to left column. Current Folder Displays the can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. PHOTO VIEWER
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    Troubleshooting & Technical Support A DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? LET US HELP! YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. We can help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • And More
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    Power/Standby button on the remote or on the side of the TV to turn the TV on. The power is on, but there is no image on the screen. • Ensure all cables are securely attached to the TV. • Ensure all devices are connected correctly. Devices differ; see your device's user manual for details. • Adjust
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    are securely attached. The display image does not cover the entire screen. • If you are using TV, AV, or Component with 480i input, press the WIDE button on the remote to change the screen mode. The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit. • Your HDTV is precision-manufactured using
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    : Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: TV Type: Refresh Rate: Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: Response Time: Brightness: Viewing Angle: HDMI Inputs: Component Video Inputs: Composite Inputs: RF Antenna Input: USB 2.0 Ports: Audio Outputs: E280-A1 28" Class 27.51" 24.78" x 15
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    OSD Language: Remote Control Model: Certifications: Compliance: Voltage Range: Power Consumption: Standby Power: B E280-A1 English, Spanish, French XRT020 UL, FCC Class B, HDMI, Dolby Digital Energy Star 120V @ 60 Hz 30.5W
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    VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the covered Product to the VIZIO service center. Limitations and Exclusions VIZIO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF
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    , and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct
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    © 2013 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 131120OC-NC
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VIZIO
USER MANUAL
Model: E280-A1