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55" CLASS LCD HDTV E551VA - user manual - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 2
default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. SRS Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ® HDMI, the HDMI - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 3
operating instructions. When you see this symbol, please read the accompanying helpful tip. My Product Information Enter your product information here for easy reference: Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase VIZIO recommends you attach your sales receipt to this manual for safekeeping - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 4
components to your TV. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with a dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 5
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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 6
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, -only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 7
the TV Settings 21 Changing the Input Source 21 Setting the Tuner Mode 21 Scanning for Channels 22 Adding New Channels 22 Skipping Channels 23 Changing the Audio Language 23 Using the Parental Controls 24 Accessing the Parental Controls Menu 24 Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings 24 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 8
Owner PIN 35 Creating a New User Profile 36 Removing a User Profile 37 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings 37 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 38 The TV displays "No Signal 38 There is no power 38 The power is on, but there is no image on the screen 38 There is no sound - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 9
for model: 1. 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. 2. Push the base onto the stand neck. 1 Remote Control with Batteries Cleaning Cloth User Manual and Quick Start Guide - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 10
TV model: E551VA Screw Size: M6 Screw Length: 15mm Screw Pitch: 1mm Hole Pattern: 400mm (V) x 200mm (H) Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 11
Pr/Cr L R RGB PC COMPOSITE [GOOD] Ethernet Component/ Composite RGB PC AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT USB 2 3.5mm Stereo Audio Out Optical Digital Audio Out USB USB 1 HDMI (BEST) 4 3 2 ARC 1 PC AUDIO HDMI (1,2,3,4) 3.5mm PC Audio In DTV/TV DTV/TV 2 3.5mm Stereo Audio Out: Connect 3.5mm - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 12
each press of the button, the TV will display a different input source VIZIO Light Remote Control Sensor Front 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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 13
Dash (-) Battery Compartment Remote Control 2 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). Info: Display the Info Window. See Using the Info Window on - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 14
/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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 15
5. When you are ready to use your newly connected device, press the INPUT button on the remote and select the connection type (HDMI, RGB, etc) from the on-screen menu. Press OK. 6. Check the list of devices/connection types below for special instructions: • Cable TV (without cable box/directly from - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 16
3 Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. BEST BETTER HDMI RF/ COAXIAL RGB COMPONENT GOOD COMPOSITE AV 8 E551VA Select One: OR OR OR OR DIGITAL DIGITAL / ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG Device Connection Chart - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 17
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 of the TV. 3. Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. See Using Guided Setup on - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 18
press OK. 6. Answer the on-screen questions about your TV connection using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. 3. Use the OK and Arrow Up/Down buttons on the remote to read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Yahoo! TV Widgets. When you are finished, highlight Next and press - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 19
-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 button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. From this menu, you can: • Change - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 20
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. Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content type. Areas in red - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 21
E551VA 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. Wide 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 22
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. • Color - Change the color of the - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 23
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. Picture Picture Mode Backlight Brightness Contrast Color - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 24
temperature preset: • Normal is optimized for television viewing. • Cool produces a blue-hued picture. Menu for White Balance Adjustment • Computer optimizes the picture for use as a PC monitor. • Custom allows you to manually change each of the color temperature settings: Red/Green/Blue Gain - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 25
can be adjusted. To adjust the picture size and position: 1. Ensure the input is set to HDMI or Size & Position RGB. Horiz. Position 0 2. From the Picture Settings menu, use Vertical Position 0 the Arrow buttons on the remote to Horizontal Size 0 highlight More, then press OK. Vertical - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 26
on page 18. 4. When you have finished adjusting the audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. E551VA Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the advanced audio settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Advanced Audio, then press OK. The - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 27
E551VA Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to the factory default 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 Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 28
press OK.) 6. Press the EXIT button on the remote. 20 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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 29
the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can: • Change the input source • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings Settings Input Source TV Tuner Name Input Parental Controls Menu - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 30
scan may also be necessary when the TV has been moved to an area where different free-to-air broadcast television channels are available. 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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 31
remote. Changing the Audio Language Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The TV's MTS (Multichannel Television Sound button on the remote. To use the Digital MTS feature: 1. From the Settings menu, highlight Tuner and press OK. The Tuner menu is - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 32
: 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 your parental - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 33
and save it in a secure location. 5. Press the EXIT button on the 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 displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET ALL LOCKS - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 34
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. 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 Settings icon and press OK. The - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 35
Newfoundland Indiana Arizona Set your time zone 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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 36
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. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 37
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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 38
5 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. - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 39
. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port 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. Playing USB Media To play USB media, you must first save your music or images onto - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 40
Use to control audio playback. Highlight Play/ Pause, Previous, or Next and press OK. Toggle Music/Photos Sort by Album/Artist/Track View All or View Folders Now Playing Information Displays song title, album title, and artist name. Progress Bar files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 41
E551VA Back Button Highlight this by Name or Date View Thumbnails or List View Folder Settings Toggle Music/Photos Photo Infomation Displays name, resolution, and file size for currently selected . You can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Photo Viewer Screen 33 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 42
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. Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons Use the four colored buttons on the remote to perform common VIA tasks: • Yellow - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 43
and Managing User Profiles 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. Creating an Owner PIN Creating an owner PIN allows you to restrict access to the Administrative Controls menu in - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 44
is displayed. 15. Enter your security answer using the QWERTY Keyboard and press OK. The Create Profile menu is displayed. E551VA 16. If you would like to prevent the user of this new profile from installing new Apps, turn Limit Profile to On. (You need an Owner PIN. Enter it after turning Limit - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 45
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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 46
's user manual for details. • Adjust Brightness, Contrast, or Backlight. See Adjusting the Picture Settings on page 15. • Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source. Troubleshooting & Technical Support There is no sound. • Press Volume Up on the remote control. • Press - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 47
that H-Size and V-Position in the on-screen menu are set correctly. • If you are using a device with 480i output, 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 - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 48
B 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: Response Time: Brightness: Viewing Angle: HDMI Inputs: Component Video Inputs: Composite Inputs: RF/Coaxial Input: USB Ports: - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 49
material or packaging that affords an equal degree of protection. VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions for packing and shipping the covered Product to the VIZIO service center. Limitations and Exclusions VIZIO's one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 50
AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. The manufacturer 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 such interference. FCC warning Changes or - Vizio E551VA | E551VA User Manual - Page 51
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