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Help Topics A The remote is not responding . • Make sure the batteries are properly inserted matching the (-) and (+) symbols . • Replace the batteries with fresh ones . The TV displays "No Signal ." • Press INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source. The colors on the TV don't look right. • Adjust the Color and Tint settings in the Picture menu . See Adjusting the Picture Settings on page 15. • Select a pre-set picture mode . VIZIO recommends selecting Calibrated . • Check all cables to ensure they are securely attached . The buttons on the remote aren't working. • Ensure you are only pressing one button at a time . • Point the remote directly at the TV when pressing a button . • Replace the remote batteries with new ones . See Replacing the Batteries on page 11 . • If you are using cable TV or antenna connected directly to the TV, scan for channels . See Scanning for Channels on page 23. There is no power . • Ensure the TV is plugged into a working electrical outlet . • Ensure the power cable is securely attached to the TV . • Press the Power/Standby button on the remote or on the back 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 . There is no sound . • Press Volume Up on the remote control . • Press the Mute button on the remote to ensure mute is off. • Check the audio settings . See Adjusting the Audio Settings on page 20. • Check the audio connections of external devices (Blu-ray player, game console, cable/satellite box) that are connected to the TV . • If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low . Ensure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window for the best signal . I see "noise" or static on the screen . • When your TV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted (improved) to match your TV's display capabilities . This up-converting can sometimes cause irregularities in the image . • If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low . Ensure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window for the best signal . When I change input source, the TV 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 noticeable. • Ensure all devices are connected correctly. Devices differ; see your device's user manual for details . • Adjust Brightness, Contrast, or Backlight . See Adjusting the Picture Settings on page 15 . The image quality is not good . • For the best image quality, view high-definition programs using digital sources. Connect your devices with HDMI cables . • If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low . Ensure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna • See Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio on page 14 . How do I download the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™ App? • Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network . Open a browser on your phone or tablet . • Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source. around the room or close to a window for the best signal . • Navigate to vizio.com/smartcastapp and follow the on-screen instructions to The sound is flat or dialog is not audible. • Turn off Volume Leveling. See Adjusting the Audio Settings on page 20. The picture is distorted . • Move the TV away from electrical appliances, cars, and fluorescent lights. download the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™ App . How do I change the Inputs? • Ensure all cables are securely attached . • Press the INPUT button on the back of the TV to cycle through the Inputs . Where do I find information on the accessibility features of this product and other VIZIO products? The TV image does not cover the entire screen . • Press the INPUT button on the basic remote to cycle through the Inputs . • Please visit https://www .vizio .com/accessibility, • Email us at: Accessibility@vizio .com, or • If you are using TV, AV, or Component with 480i input, go to: Menu > System > Aspect Ratio to change the screen mode . • Make sure the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™ app is installed on your phone or tablet . Open the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile app . Tap on the Device list and select your TV . Tap on the Input key and select the Input of your choice . • Give us a call at 1-877-698-4746 . The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark . How do I stream apps like Netflix to my VIZIO SmartCast™ TV? • Your HD TV is precision-manufactured using an extremely high level of technology . However, sometimes pixels may not display correctly . These types • Download and open a Chromecast-enabled apps on your mobile device . Then of occurrences are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a tap the Cast button . defective product . 42

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Help Topics
The remote is not responding°
Make sure the batteries are properly inserted matching the (-) and (+) symbols°
Replace the batteries with fresh ones°
The TV displays “No Signal°”
Press
INPUT
button on the remote control to select a diferent input source.
If you are using cable TV or antenna connected directly to the TV, scan for
channels° See
Scanning For Channels on page 23
.
There is no power°
Ensure the TV is plugged into a working electrical outlet°
Ensure the power cable is securely attached to the TV°
Press the
Power/Standby
button on the remote or on the back 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 difer; see your device’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 diferent input source.
The sound is ³at or dialog is not audible.
Turn of Volume Leveling. See
Adjusting the Audio Settings on page 20
.
Where do I fnd inFormation on the accessibility Features oF this product and
other VIZIO products?
Please visit https://www°vizio°com/accessibility,
Email us at: Accessibility@vizio°com, or
Give us a call at 1-877-698-4746°
How do I stream apps like Net³ix to my VIZIO SmartCast™ TV?
Download and open a Chromecast-enabled apps on your mobile device° Then
tap the Cast button°
The colors on the TV don’t look right.
Adjust the Color and Tint settings in the Picture menu° See
Adjusting the Picture
Settings on page 15
.
Select a pre-set picture mode° VIZIO recommends selecting
Calibrated
°
Check all cables to ensure they are securely attached°
There is no sound°
Press
Volume Up
on the remote control°
Press the
Mute
button on the remote to ensure mute is of.
Check the audio settings° See
Adjusting the Audio Settings on page 20
.
Check the audio connections of external devices (Blu-ray player, game console,
cable/satellite box) that are connected to the TV°
If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low°
Ensure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna
around the room or close to a window for the best signal°
The image quality is not good°
For the best image quality, view high-de³nition programs using digital sources.
Connect your devices with HDMI cables°
If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low°
Ensure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna
around the room or close to a window for the best signal°
The picture is distorted°
Move the TV away ±rom electrical appliances, cars, and ²uorescent lights.
Ensure all cables are securely attached°
The TV image does not cover the entire screen°
If you are using TV, AV, or Component with 480i input, go to: Menu > System >
Aspect Ratio to change the screen mode°
The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark°
Your HD TV is precision-manufactured using an extremely high level of
technology° However, sometimes pixels may not display correctly° These types
of occurrences are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a
defective product°
The buttons on the remote aren’t working.
Ensure you are only pressing one button at a time°
Point the remote directly at the TV when pressing a button°
Replace the remote batteries with new ones° See
Replacing the Batteries on
page 11
°
I see “noise” or static on the screen°
When your TV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the
signal is up-converted (improved) to match your TV’s display capabilities° This
up-converting can sometimes cause irregularities in the image°
If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low°
Ensure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna
around the room or close to a window for the best signal°
When I change input source, the TV image changes size.
The TV remembers the viewing mode on each input source° If the viewing mode
on the new input source difers ±rom the one on the input source you switch
±rom, the diference may be noticeable.
See
Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio on page 14
°
How do I download the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™ App?
Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network° Open a browser
on your phone or tablet°
Navigate to
vizio.com/smartcastapp
and follow the on-screen instructions to
download the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™ App°
How do I change the Inputs?
Press the
INPUT
button on the back of the TV to cycle through the Inputs°
Press the
INPUT
button on the basic remote to cycle through the Inputs°
Make sure the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™ app is installed on your phone or tablet°
Open the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile app° Tap on the Device list and select your TV°
Tap on the Input key and select the Input of your choice°