Vizio 60HZ E SERIES manual

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 1 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congra tulations on your new VIZ IO High De fi nition LCD Television purchase. This User Manual covers E320VA, E321VA, E370VA and E420VA 60 HZ series models, for a ny specific difference between the models plea se refer to the specific ation sheets in Chapter 6.[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 2 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 maintenan[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 3 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 other[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 4 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 surge s[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 5 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Table of Conten ts Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. .................................... 2  HDTV Accessories and Serv ices ..............................................................[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 6 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 ed. [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 7 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 rating.[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 8 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 to[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 9 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 cables[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 10 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Chapt er 2 Basic Cont r ols and Connect ions Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT – The VIZIO nam e lights white when powe red on and it will get dimmer when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR and LIGHT SENSOR – This is the window throug h which all of the remote control si gnal[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 11 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Rear and Side Panel Connections[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 12 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com NOTE: When using the A/V input (usually, a compo sit e signal) the video signal (yellow colo r coded cable) need t o be connected to th e green jack con nector. Expect to see a bl ack/white video in th e Component input, if it is selected by accident. Certified HDMI and HDMI-D VI c[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES Us er Manual 13 Version 3/17/2010 ww w .V IZIO.com INPUT Change the currently-displayed input. ARROW Navigate the on-screen menu. EXIT Close the on-screen menu. CLOSED CAPTIONS Open the closed caption menu. A/V CONTROLS Cont rol U SB m ed ia pl ay er . WIDE Switch the display mode. MUTE Turn the audio off or on. BACK Go to the p[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 14 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 HDTV [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 15 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 th[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 16 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 availab[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 17 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 nn[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 18 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 rear [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 19 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 LCD H[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 20 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 inte[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 21 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 th[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 22 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 23 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Vide o Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV an d DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on you r DVD player to the Video Y (green color) co nnector in the Component input of co nne ctors at the rear of the [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 24 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Connecting an exter nal Receiver/Amp If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital a udio input yo u can connect 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. Turn of[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 25 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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, connect[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 26 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 cord t[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 27 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com If your Time Zone observes the daylight saving s, the next display will give the choice to select or no sel ect it. Highlight your choice and press MENU/ OK button to confirm your selection. 8. At this point if you have an outdoor antenna or use a cabl e service (No set-top box), t[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 28 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 receiv[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 29 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Setting the Picture to User’s Preferences 1. Press MENU/OK button on the remote control. The Main menu opens. 2. Press the Navigation arrow keys to select Picture , and then press the MENU/OK key. The Picture Settings menu opens. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Picture mode. 4. Pre[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 30 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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, as [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 31 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 HDTV[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 32 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Using the Navigati on Keys The Navigation Keys on the remote control are de signed to make the use of the OSD easier for you, as shown below: The MENU/OK key functions as a selection button, when th e OSD is already displayed, the function of this key is to select the hi ghlighted [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 33 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 formatt[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 34 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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/OK button on the re mote control. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to highlight and select the choi ce, then p[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 35 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 36 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 are [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 37 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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/OK key on the remote control. Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ ► to highlight and select the choi ce, then press MENU[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 38 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 th e TV menu. Press MENU/OK key to bring up the OSD menu, the default o ption is TV. Select it by pressing either the ME[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 39 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com The following options are available in the Picture menu: 1. Ambient Light Sensor –This feature allows adjusting the backlight level accordingly to the amount surroundi ng ambient lightening. It is default to Off. When activated, adjustment of the Backlight is not available. 2. Pi[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 40 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 14. Reset Picture – This option allows the user to reset any changed value in the Picture menu to the factory value without altering other menu settings. Adjusting the Parental Control settings When viewing a DTV / TV or a comp onent, or AV source, the following parental control [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 41 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 3. USA - TV – This option allows blocking of selected TV or Cable ch annels based on rating s established for US broadcasts. Sele ct the desired rating and pre ss MENU/OK to block (lock) or unblock (unlock). TV Rating Definitions: TV Rating Content Definitions Y – All children [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 42 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 key to block (lock) or unblock (unlock). Movie Rating Definitions : G – General audience PG – Parental [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 43 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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+ – Vie[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 44 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 youn g children 13 ans+ – Not suitable for children under 13 years of ag[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 45 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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. User[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 46 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com NOTE: Make sure you w rite down and store the ne w password in a secure place. Adjustments on the Help Menu The Help 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) s[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 47 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Note: This will reset the Parental Control Pass w o rd, and the previously scanned channels will be removed. 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 [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 48 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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, scr[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 49 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 expecte[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 50 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 your [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 51 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 informa[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 52 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 a [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 53 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Chapter 6 Specifications Product specifications may change with out notice or obligation. E320VA Specifications Panel 32” Diagonal (31.51” Diagon al viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.51075mm x 0.51075mm Display Compatibilit y 720p (HDT[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 54 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com E321VA Specifications Panel 32” Diagonal (31.55” Diagon al viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resoluti on 1920 x 1080 p ixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.36375mm x 0.36375mm Display Compatibilit y 1080p (HDTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness 450 cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast with DCR 50000 :1 (typ[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 55 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com E370VA Specifications Panel 37” Diagonal (37.00” Diagon al viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resoluti on 1920 x 1080 p ixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.4845mm x 0.4845mm Display Compatibilit y 1080p (Full H DTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness 500 cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast with DCR 50000 :1 [...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 56 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com E420VA Specifications Panel 42” Diagonal (42.02” Diagon al viewing), 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resoluti on 1920 x 1080 p ixels 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 (typi[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 57 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com Preset PC Resolutions E320VA Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1360x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timi ng mode). See the table belo[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 58 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 scr[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 59 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 non-c[...]

VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 60 Version 3/17/2010 ww w.VIZIO.com 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 LIA[...]

V IZIO 60HZ E SERIES User 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, 59 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[...]

V IZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual Version 3/17/2010 62 www .VIZI O.co m power connector, 12 R  rear jacks AC IN, 12 antenna, 12 AV In, 12 component, 12 HDMI 1, 12 HDMI 2, 12 power connector, 12 remote control installing batteries, 15 range, 15 safety, 15 Remote Control Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 15 RGB Connecti[...]

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