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    USER GUIDE MMODDEELLS // E3D320VX // E3ED44220V0Xi-A1 // E3ED54700V0Xi-A1 INSTALLING YOUR new TV CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT Help, SPECs, warranty & LEGAL
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    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 StudioSound HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. StudioSound
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    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.com or call toll free at (877) 878-4946. We recommend that you either: • Register your
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    long periods of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been TV cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of your TV. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your TV. • Your TV
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    the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock. When your TV will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator
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    to be connected to the TV, make sure that the proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet In Wire Electric Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC
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    Picture Settings 26 Adjusting the Audio Settings 26 Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings 27 Resetting the Audio Settings 28 Using the Network Connection Menu 28 Connecting to a Wireless Network 28 Changing the Advanced Network Settings 29 Testing Your Network Connection 30 Changing the TV
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    44 Removing an App from the VIA Dock 44 Creating and Managing User Profiles 44 Creating an Owner PIN 44 Creating a New User Profile 45 Removing a User Profile 46 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings...... 46 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 47 Specifications 50 Limited
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    VIZIO LED LCD HDTV Remote Control with Batteries Installing the TV After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can begin installing the TV. Your TV If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured 6 x M4 14mm Phillips Screws (E420i) 3 x M6 12mm Phillips
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    1 Base Installation (E420i) 1 2 To install the base: 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 carpet, rug, or blanket. Align the neck piece with the bottom of the TV and slide it into place as shown
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    1 Base Installation Continued (E420i) 3 4 Align the base with the neck and tighten three (3) M4 14mm screws into the base with phillips screwdriver Place the TV on a stable, level surface. 5
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    -down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as carpet, rug, or blanket. Align the neck piece with the bottom of the TV and slide it into place as shown above. Using a phillips screwdriver, tighten Four (4) M4 16 mm screws
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    1 Base Installation Continued (E500i) 3 4 Align the base with the neck and tighten three (3) M6 12mm screws into the base with phillips screwdriver Place the TV on a stable, level surface. 7
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    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 B - Specifications for the weight of this TV. Screw Size: Screw Pitch: Screw Length: Hole Pattern: 1 Wall Mount Screw Locaton - E420i E420i-A1 M6
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    1 Screw Size: Screw Pitch: Screw Length: Hole Pattern: E500i-A1 M6 1.0mm 18mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) Wall Mount Screw Locaton - E500i 9
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    Controls and Connections Rear Panel 10 2 Stereo Audio Out - Connect RCA audio device, such as sound bar. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. HDMI - Connect HDMI device (HDMI 4 is available
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    2 Side Panel INPUT MENU CH ^ CH VOL ^ VOL ^ ^ POWER - Turn TV off or on. INPUT - Change input source. MENU - Open the on-screen menu. CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Increase or decrease volume level. Side Panel 11
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    2 Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. 12 Front Panel
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    2 Remote Control Input Change the currently-displayed input. A/V Controls Control USB media player. App launcher Quickly launch the pictured app. 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-
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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. 14
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    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-1, HDMI-2, etc). 3 Cable/Satellite Box DVD/Blu-ray Player Game Console HDMI CABLE BEST • DIGITAL • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • HD AUDIO (HDMI 4 is available
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    port that matches an available port on the TV (Optical, 3.5mm, 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 GOOD 3.5mm Cable BETTER Optical/SPDIF
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    with a Wired or Wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired Network (Best) 1. Connect an ethernet cable to your router and to the ethernet port on the back of the TV. See below. 2. Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. See Using Guided Setup on page 39. Connecting to a Wireless Network
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    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 your TV connection using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. SET-UP PROGRESS Set Up Your TV Signal How are you receiving your TV service?
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    Using the On-Screen Menu 5 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 (VIZIO Internet Apps) button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. From
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    The TV can display images in four different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, and Stretch. Each mode displays the picture differently. To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. image. This option is only available when the TV is displaying a 720p/1080i/1080p source.
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    . 3. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the setting you wish to change, then use the Left/ Right Arrow buttons to change the setting: • Caption Style - Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to manually change each setting. • Text Size - Adjust the size of the text
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    and press OK. The Picture Settings menu is displayed. 4. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture Mode, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the picture mode: • Standard mode sets the various picture settings to values that will produce the best picture in the most cases
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    picture mode allows you to manually change each of the picture settings: Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the remote to
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    levels in the room and automatically adjusts the backlight for the best picture. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. 4. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the
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    and position of the display image can be adjusted. To adjust the picture size and position: 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 Size & Position, then press OK. The Size & Position
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    , use the Arrow buttons to highlight More, then press OK. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET Picture Settings to the factory defaults?" 3. Highlight Yes and press OK. 4. Press the EXIT button on the
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    settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the advanced audio settings: 1. From the Audio Settings system. Select Variable to control the external speakers' volume from the TV's volume controls, or select Fixed to control the external speakers'
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    highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET Audio Settings to the factory defaults?" 4. Highlight Yes and press OK. 5. Press the EXIT button on the remote. 28 Using the Network Connection Menu Your TV is internet-ready, featuring both an ethernet port
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    and press OK. 6. Press the EXIT button on the remote. Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. To change advanced network settings: 1. From the Network Connection menu, highlight Manual Setup and press OK. The Change
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    • Adjust the VIZIO logo settings Settings Input Source Tuner Name Input Parental Controls Menu Language Time & Local Settings CEC Settings Power LED Set power LED behavior TV English On Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the remote. To
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    , such as an external antenna or cable TV connection, you must set the tuner mode. 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 Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed. 3. Highlight Tuner and press
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    From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK. The Add Analog Channel menu is displayed. 2. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding. 3. Highlight Add Channel and press OK. The TV scans for the channel
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    on the remote. Changing the Audio Language Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language.The TV's MTS language you select. To use the Analog MTS feature: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Analog MTS and press OK. The Analog MTS menu is displayed.
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    Controls menu: 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 Settings icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Parental Controls and press OK. 4. Enter
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    use the TV's Rating Block feature to block content based on its rating. For a list of content ratings and their definitions remote. Resetting the Content Locks To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings: 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight RESET LOCKS and press OK. The TV
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    the name of an input: 1. Press the MENU button on the Name Input remote. The on-screen menu is Input Source TV displayed. Input Labels TV TV_ 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the
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    the keypad on the remote, then press OK. The ZIP code information is often used by VIA Apps to give you the supports CEC. 5. Press the EXIT button on the remote. Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off The VIZIO logo on the front of your TV is set to light up when the TV is on. You can change this setting
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    scroll through the system information. 5. When you are finished reviewing the system information, press the EXIT button on the remote. Resetting the TV Settings To reset the TV's picture and audio settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 3. Highlight Reset
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    is displayed. 3. Highlight Guided Setup and press OK. 4. Highlight the guided setup you want to access and press OK: • Tuner Setup - Set up the TV tuner. • Network Setup - Connect the TV to your network. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press the EXIT button on the remote. 39
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    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
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    on the side of the TV. 2. Press the Power/Standby button on the remote or touch the Power control on the side of the TV to turn it on. thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV. 2. Highlight the Media App and press OK. The Media App launches. 3. Highlight your USB device in the list and press
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    folder. You can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Current Folder Start Fullscreen Slideshow Sort by Name or Date View Thumbnails/ Folders Adjust Slideshow Settings Toggle Music/Photos Photo Infomation Displays name, resolution, and file size for currently selected
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    to receive product updates and to access online content. See Completeing The First-Time Setup if your TV is not yet connected to your home network. Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons Use the four colored buttons on the remote to perform common VIA tasks: • Yellow - Move or delete an App from the VIA
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    set of Apps and App settings are saved. Creating an Owner PIN Creating an owner PIN allows you to restrict access to the Administrative Controls menu in the Profile App. You can also restrict other profiles from installing new Apps. To create an owner PIN: 1. Press the V Button on the remote
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    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
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    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 System Settings and press OK. The System Settings menu is displayed. 5. Highlight Restore Factory Settings and press OK. The TV displays
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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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    are securely attached to the TV. • Ensure all devices are connected correctly. Devices differ; see your device's user manual for details. • Adjust Brightness, Contrast, or Backlight. See Resetting the Picture Settings on page 26 • Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input
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    V-Position in the on-screen menu are set correctly. • 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 an extremely high level
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    Area: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: TV Type: Refresh Rate: Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Response Time: Brightness: Viewing Angle: HDMI Inputs: Component Video Inputs: Composite Inputs: RF Antenna Input: USB 2.0 Ports: Ethernet: E420i-A1 42
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    Audio Outputs: OSD Language: Ambient Light Sensor: Remote Control Model: Certifications: Compliance: Voltage Range: Power Consumption: Standby Power: Zero Bright Pixel Guarantee: E420i-A1 RCA Stereo, Optical Digital English, Spanish, French Yes XRT112 CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, HDMI 1.4, Dolby
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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 set-up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by aVIZIO authorized service THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE
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    with the instructions, may experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of for each area. USA: UL Canada: CSA Germany: VDE UK: BASE VIZIO at www.VIZIO.com. This offer is valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this VIA device by VIZIO
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    Software or access to the VIA Services. You may, however, make a one-time permanent transfer of all of your license rights to the VIZIO Software to another party, provided that: (a) the transfer must include the VIZIO HD TV, including all its component parts, original media, printed materials and
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    gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support and other services to you, including additional or different VIA Services related to the VIZIO Software and to verify compliance with the terms of this License Agreement. VIZIO and its third party providers of VIA
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    AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE,ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FORTH ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND
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    MODELS // E3D320VX // E3D420VX // E3D470VX © 2012 VIZIO INC. All rights reserved. 120907CH-NC
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USER
GUIDE
INSTALLING YOUR NEW TV
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU
USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER
USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT
HELP, SPECS, WARRANTY & LEGAL
MODELS
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E3D320VX
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E3D420VX
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E3D470VX
MODEL
E420i-A1
E500i-A1