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VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 1 www .VIZI O.co m Dear VIZIO Customer, Congra tulations on your new VIZ IO High De fi nition LCD Television purchase. This User Manual covers E371VA, E 421VA, E470VA and E550VA 120HZ series models, for any specific difference between the models plea se refer to the specific ation sheets in Chapter[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 2 www .VIZI O.co m Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufacture d to op erate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent y our HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installa tion, use, and mainte[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 3 www .VIZI O.co m accompanying your HDTV. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Ov erloading ca n result in fire or electric shock. • The wall socket should be i nstalled near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be us ed for your HDTV. Any ot[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 4 www .VIZI O.co m Television Antenna C onnection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system i s electrically grounded to provide som e protection against voltage surg[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 5 www .VIZI O.co m Table of Conten ts Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. .................................... 2  HDTV Accessories and Serv ices ...........................................................[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 6 www .VIZI O.co m Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully pa cked in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation da mage. Now you have opened th e carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are includ e[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 7 www .VIZI O.co m Chapter 1 Setting Up Y our HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before in stalling your HDTV. • For the power consumptio n of your HDTV, please check the specification sheet for your model in Chapter 6. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rati[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 8 www .VIZI O.co m Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on th e wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on th e wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial num ber located on the back of your HDTV in the space prov ided on page 1 to have it handy if you need[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 9 www .VIZI O.co m Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting Your VIZIO HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you cho ose to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the instructi ons below for removing the stand. To remove the base stand: 5. Unplug all cab[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 10 www .VIZI O.co m Chapt er 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT – The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and it will get dimmer when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL S ENSOR and LIGHT SENSOR – This is the wi ndow through whi ch all of the remote control signa l[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 11 www .VIZI O.co m Rear and Side Panel Connections[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 12 www .VIZI O.co m NOTE: When using the A/V input (usually, a compos ite signal) the video signal (yello w color coded cable) need to be con nected to the green jack connector. Expect to see a black/white video in the Component input, if it is selected by accident. Certified HDMI and HDMI-D VI cab[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 13 www .VIZI O.co m Remote Control Buttons INPUT —Press to cycle through the vari ous devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the fo llowing sequence: DTV/TV, AV (Composite), COMPONE NT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB and USB. Once you have stepped through the entire sequen ce, you[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 14 www .VIZI O.co m Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is approx imately 26 feet (8 meters) from the front of the receiver window and 13 feet (4 meters) at 45° to the left and right. • Point the remote control at the remote co ntro l sensor on the front of your HD[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 15 www .VIZI O.co m Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment Your HDTV has six different way s to connect your video equi pment from a basic conne ction to the most advanced for digital signals. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) HDMI (High-Definition Mu ltimedia Interface). It is[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 16 www .VIZI O.co m Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI di gital inte rface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the disp lay quality, use a VIZIO cert ified HDMI cable. Lengths are avai[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 17 www .VIZI O.co m For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, conne ct the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI2 Input at the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using a n audio cable (1/8’ stereo co[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 18 www .VIZI O.co m Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV an d HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on y our HDTV Set-Top Box to the correspon ding Y (green color) conne ctor in the Component input at the re[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 19 www .VIZI O.co m Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your anten na or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/AN TENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the LC[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 20 www .VIZI O.co m Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Com ponent and Composite inputs. Based on your home theater con fi guration, you can decide whi ch option is the right one for you. Using HDMI DVD players that have a digital i[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 21 www .VIZI O.co m For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV an d DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI ca ble, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI Input at the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (1/8’ stereo connector on t he going into[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 22 www .VIZI O.co m Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV an d DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corre sponding Y (green color) connector in the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Co[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 23 www .VIZI O.co m Using Composite (AV) Vide o Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video Y (green color) connector in the Component input of co nne ctors at the rear of the [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 24 www .VIZI O.co m Connecting an exter nal Receiver/Amp If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) di gital a udio input you can conne ct it to the optical SPDIF OUT at the rear of the TV. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used. 1. Tur[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 25 www .VIZI O.co m Connecting a PC (Computer) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV an d PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc com puter and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using a 1/8” stereo cable, conn[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 26 www .VIZI O.co m Chapter 4 Setting Up to W atch T elevision Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables Connect audio and video cables from the desired components to your HDTV as described in “Connecting Devices.” 2. Connecting the Po w er Cable Connect one end of the power cor[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 27 www .VIZI O.co m If your Time Zone observes the daylight saving s, the next display will give the choice to select or no select it. Highlight your choice and pre ss MENU/OK button to confirm your selection. 8. At this point if you have an out door antenna or use a cabl e service (No set-top box)[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 28 www .VIZI O.co m Selecting Inputs 1. Press INPUT on the remote or on the side of your HDTV to select the input source that matches the conne ction you made on the back of your HDTV. A repeated press of INPUT cycles you through the options. 2. Turn on your component (cable box, VCR, satellite rec[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 29 www .VIZI O.co m Setting the Picture to User’s Preferences 1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Main menu opens. 2. Press the Navigation arrow keys to select Picture , then press MENU/ OK key. The Picture Settings menu opens. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to see Picture Mode. 4. Press ◄ or ► to [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 30 www .VIZI O.co m Using the INFO Guide Press INFO three times on the remote to display program informa tion for the channel you are watching. The following information is displayed when the INFO key is pressed: Date & Time – It shows the current date and time of the day of your local area, [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 31 www .VIZI O.co m Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please verify that all cables o r antenna connect ions are secure, and the power cord is plugged into a correctly ground ed electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power b utton on the remote or o n the side of the H[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 32 www .VIZI O.co m Using the Navigati on Wheel The Navigation Wheel on the rem ote control is designed to make the use of t he OSD easier for you, as shown be low: The MENU/OK key functions as a selection button, when the OSD is already displayed, the function of this key is to select the highligh[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 33 www .VIZI O.co m Unique TV Features This HDTV comes with some extr a features to make your TV experience more enjoyable. They are described as follows: 1. Photo : This feature allows using storage device s su ch as a portable hard drive or thumb drive or card reader as long as it is a FAT32 form[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 34 www .VIZI O.co m Adjusting Settings When viewing DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, or AV, or Storage Device source, the following picture adjustment OSD screens a re available when you press MENU on the remote control. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, then pre ss MEN[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 35 www .VIZI O.co m Adjusting Wide settings The following table sho ws the different screen mod es and display sizes acco rding to the content being sent to the HDTV. Note : The red lines show the video signal being over scan ned.[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 36 www .VIZI O.co m The following paragraph s describe in detail the differe n ces of the Aspect Ratio being proc essed by the TV: Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ra tio (1.33: 1 source) is p reserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard T V broadcasts a[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 37 www .VIZI O.co m Adjusting the Audio Setti ngs When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Component, AV, or PC sou rce, the following audio adjustment OSD screens are available when you p ress MENU on the remote control. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ ► to highlight and select the choi ce, then press MENU/OK [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 38 www .VIZI O.co m Adjusting the TV Settings If you did not set up your HDTV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens or if your setup ha s changed, you can do so from the TV menu. Press MENU/OK key to bring up the OSD menu, the default option is TV. Select it by pressing either the M[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 39 www .VIZI O.co m The following options are available in the Picture menu: 1. Ambient Light Sensor –This feature allows to adjust the backlight level accordingly to the amount surroundi ng ambient lightening. It is default to Off. 2. Picture Mode - Select Home, Movie, Retail, Game, Custom . 3. [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 40 www .VIZI O.co m the scene. Film is typically shot at 24 frames pe r second. Any time that film is displayed at a frame rate that is not an even multiple of 24, j udder will result. For presentation on a TV, film goes through a process and comes out at fra me-rate of 30 or 60, which are those us[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 41 www .VIZI O.co m The following options are available in the Parental menu: 1. Ratings Enable – This option allows blocking channels based on the ratings established by regulations. 2. Channel Locks – This option allows blocking channels no matter what content. 3. USA - TV – This option all[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 42 www .VIZI O.co m 4. USA - Movie – This option allows blocking of selected TV or Ca ble channels based on ratings established for US broadcasts. Sele ct the desired rating and pre ss MENU/OK to block (lock) or unblock (unlock). Movie Rating Definitions : G – General audience PG – Parental g[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 43 www .VIZI O.co m 5. CAN – English – This option allows blocking of selected Canadian English TV or Cable channels based on ag e Movie Rating Definitions : C – Children C8+ – Children 8 years or older G – General programming, su itable for all audiences PG – Parental guidance 14+ – [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 44 www .VIZI O.co m 6. CAN – French – This option allows blocking of sel ected Canadian French TV or Cable channels based on ag e. Movie Rating Definitions : G – General audience 8 ans+ – General – not recommended for young children 13 ans+ – Not suitable for children under 13 years of [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 45 www .VIZI O.co m 7. Alternative Rating Region – This is reserved for future use in the event that the parental control system is ever updated. Your HDTV w ill be able to receive and update the rating syst em to it. 8. Block Unrated Shows – This option allows blocking of unrated content. 9. U[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 46 www .VIZI O.co m Adjustments on the Help Menu The Help settings menu allows seeing the up to date information regarding your HDTV as well as the option to reset all values of the TV parameters and features to defaults (factory) settings. The following options are available in the System menu: 1.[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 47 www .VIZI O.co m Adjusting the CC (Closed Caption) settings When viewing a DTV / TV or an HDMI, Comp onent, AV, or PC source, the following setup adjust ment OSD screens a re available when you press MENU/ OK on the remote control. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choice, [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 48 www .VIZI O.co m Chapter 5 Maintenance and T roubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cabl e is re moved from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as tol uene, rosi n and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housi ng, [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 49 www .VIZI O.co m Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails to operate, or the perform ance changes dramatically, che ck the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remembe r to check the peri pherals to pinpoint the source of the probl em. If the display still fails to perform as expe[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 50 www .VIZI O.co m Problem Solution You cannot see a picture. Make sure that the power cord is plugg ed into a grounded electric al outlet. Make sure that the power button is turn ed on. Make sure that the selected input sour ce is connected to a working input source. If your TV is connected to yo[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 51 www .VIZI O.co m Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returne d due to a technical problem ra ther than a defective prod uct that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our train ed support p ersonnel can o ften resolve the problem over the phone. For more info[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 52 www .VIZI O.co m FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment ha s been tested and found t o co mply with the limits for a Cla ss B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to provid e reasonable protection agai nst harmful interference in[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 53 www .VIZI O.co m Chapter 6 Specifications Product specifications may change with out notice or obligation. E371VA Specifications Panel 37” Diagonal (37” Diagona l viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resoluti on 1920 x 10 80 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.42675mm x 0.42675mm Display Compatibilit y 1080p [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 54 www .VIZI O.co m E421VA Specifications Panel 42” Diagonal (42.02” Diagon al viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resoluti on 1920 x 10 80 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4845mm x 0.4845mm Display Compatibilit y 1080p (FHDTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness 500 cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast with DCR 50000 :1 (t[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 55 www .VIZI O.co m E470VA Specifications Panel 47” Diagonal (46.96” Diagon al viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resoluti on 1920 x 10 80 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.5415mm x 0.5415mm Display Compatibilit y 1080p (Full H DTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness 500 cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast with DCR 50000 [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 56 www .VIZI O.co m E550VA Specifications Panel 55” Diagonal (54.64” Diagon al viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resoluti on 1920 x 10 80 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.630mm x 0.630mm Display Compatibilit y 1080p (FHDTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness 500 cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast with DCR 50000 :1 (typ[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 57 www .VIZI O.co m Preset PC Resolutions E371VA, E421VA, E470VA & E550VA Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60HZ for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 58 www .VIZI O.co m Glossary – Standard D efinitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequen cy wave s to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditi onal TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the scree n width as compared to its height. For example, a “32 inch TV [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 59 www .VIZI O.co m Chapter 7 W arranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Ri co Only VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its prod ucts against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year o f no[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 60 www .VIZI O.co m THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHE R TH AN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IM PLIED WA RRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO'S TOTAL [...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES Us er Manual Version 3/17/2010 61 www .VIZI O.co m Chapter 8 Index A  AC IN jack, 12 Accessories, 6 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size, 57 Volume, 10, 50 antenna setting as TV signal source, 39 antenna jack, 12 audio settings adjusting, 38, 39 speakers, 38 AV In jack, 12 B  backlight adjusting, 40 blocking channels, 41[...]

VIZIO 120HZ E SERIES Us er Manual Version 3/17/2010 62 www .VIZI O.co m installing batteries, 15 range, 15 safety, 15 Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 15 RGB Connecting your PC, 26 S  safety instructions, 2 Setting up, 7 sharpness adjusting, 40 speakers turning off and on, 38 S-Video Connecti ng your [...]