Vizio E552VL manual

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Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product qualies for ENERGY ST AR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other featur es will increas[...]

W elc ome Thank Y ou for Choosing VIZIO And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV . T o get the most out of your new VIZIO product, r ead these instructions befor e using your product and r etain them for futur e refer ence. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure ther e ar e no missing or damaged parts. Product Registration T o purchase[...]

E422VL/E472VL/E552VL torainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormallyorhasbeendr opped. • Unplugthepowercordbefor ecleaningyourTV . • WhenmovingyourTVfromanar eaoflowtemperatur etoanareaof hightemperature,condensationmayform?[...]

E422VL/E472VL/E552VL • Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextensioncords.Overloadingcan resultinr eorelectricshock. • ThewallsocketshouldbeinstallednearyourTVandeasilyaccessible. • Onlypowerofthemarkedvoltagecanbeusedfor[...]

E422VL/E472VL/E552VL T elevision Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV , make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically gr ounded to pr ovide some protection against voltage sur ges and static char ges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI[...]

T able of Cont en ts Installing the TV ....................................................................... 1 Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 1 Installing the TV ....................................................................................... 1 Installing the TV Stand ...........[...]

E422VL / E472VL / E552VL Displaying System Information ............................................................ 26 Resetting the TV Settings .................................................................... 26 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ...................................... 27 Using Guided Setup ...........................[...]

1 1 Installing the T V Inspecting the P ackage Contents Before installing your new TV , take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. When you have completed your inspection, install the TV . Cleaning Cloth Remote Control with Batteries User Manual and Quick Start Guide VIZIO LCD HDTV w[...]

2 1 E422VL/E472VL/E552VL Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV . After you have determined that you have the correct mount for your TV , you can begin the installation. T o install your TV on a wall: 1. Disconnect any cables connected to your TV . 2. Place the TV face-down on a clean, flat, stable s[...]

2 3 Con trols and Connections RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer . PC Audio In: Connect 3.5mm connector from computer . Ethernet: Connect an Ether net cable for VIZIO Internet Apps. Composite A V : Connect composite video/audio device. Cable/Antenna: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable, antenna, or satellite box. Optical Audio Out: Connect[...]

4 2 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL F ront Panel Front Panel Remote Control Sensor Remote Control Sensor: When using the r emote, point it dir ectly at this sensor . Left Side P anel Left Side Panel Power Menu Channel Up Volume Up Input Channel Down Volume Down USB Ports (1, 2) HDMI Port Power: T ur n the TV on. Pr ess and hold for 3 seconds to turn off. [...]

2 5 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL Power/Standby: T ur n the TV on or of f. Input: Change the input device. A/V Controls: Contr ol external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). Info: Display the Info Window . See Using the Info Win- dow on page 28. CC (Closed: Captioning) Open the CC Menu. See Setting Up Closed Cap- tioning on page 12 . Menu: Display the on-s[...]

6 2 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL Replacing the Batteries (Models E472VL / E552VL Only) 1. Remove the battery cover . 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote contr ol. Make sur e that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover . Replacing the Batteries (Model E4[...]

3 7 Connecting Y our Devic es Y our HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVDorBlu-Rayplayer • Videogameconsole • Cablebox • Externalantenna • Orotherdevice Before Y ou Begin T o connect a device to the HDTV : 1. V erify that the device has one of the following types of video ports[...]

8 3 E422VL/E472VL/E552VL Select One: OR OR OR OR BETTER GOOD BEST HDMI RF / C OAXIAL RGB C OMPONENT C OMPOSITE AV DIGITAL DIGITAL / ANAL OG ANAL OG ANAL OG ANAL OG DeviceConnectionChart Select one oftheconnectiontypes.  Usethecable(s)showntoconnect  theTVtoyourdevice.[...]

3 9 E422VL/E472VL/E552VL Setting Up Y our Network Connection Y our 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yourhomewirelessnetwork Once you have connected to your home network[...]

4 10 Completing the F irst -Time Setup The first time you turn on 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: • Y ourTVshouldbeinstalledandthepowercordshouldbeconnected toanelectricaloutlet.See[...]

5 11 Using the On-Screen Menu Y our TV features an easy-to-use on-scr een menu. T o open the on-screen menu, pr ess the MENU button on the r emote. Y ou can also open the on-screen menu by pr essing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pr essing OK . From this menu, you can: • Changetheinputsource • [...]

12 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in four differ ent modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, and Stretch. Each mode displays the pictur e dif ferently . T o change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the Wide icon. Press OK . 3. Use [...]

5 13 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your pr efer ence. T o change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. From the Closed Caption menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital CC Style . 2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remot[...]

14 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Adjusting the Picture Settings Y our TV display can be adjusted to suit your pr eferences and viewing conditions. T o adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the Picture icon and pr ess OK . The Pi[...]

5 15 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings T o adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arr ow buttons on the remote to highlight Mor e , then press OK . 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Advanced Picture , then press OK . The Advanced Picture menu is displa[...]

16 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image can be adjusted. T o adjust the picture size and position: 1. Ensure the input is set to HDMI or RGB . 2. From the Pictur e Settings menu, use the Arr ow buttons on the remote t[...]

5 17 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings T o adjust the advanced audio settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Advanced Audio , then press OK . The Advanced Audio menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arr [...]

18 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Using the Network Connection Menu Y our TV is internet-ready , featuring both an ether net port and built-in high-speed wireless-N. Connecting to a Wireless Network T o connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being br oadcast: If your TV is connected to a network with an Ethernet cable, you wi[...]

5 19 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. T o change advanced network settings: 1. From the Network Connection menu, highlight Manual Setup and press OK . The Change Settings menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adju[...]

20 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Setting the T uner Mode If you are using a device that is connected to the RF input, such as an external antenna or cable TV connection, you must set the tuner mode. 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-scr een menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the Settings icon a[...]

5 21 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Adding New Channels Occasionally , you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of channels. Y ou can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options. T o add a range of new channels: 1. From the T uner menu, highlight Partial Channel Search . The Partial Channel Search [...]

22 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Changing the Audio Language Some digital free-to-air and cable channels br oadcast pr ograms in more than one language. The TV’ s MTS (Multichannel T elevision Sound) feature allows you to listen to audio in your preferr ed language. Not all programs ar e br oadcast in multiple languages. The MTS feature only [...]

5 23 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings T o manage program content accor ding to its rating, you must enable the Pr ogram Rating feature. T o enable or disable the Program Rating featur e: 1. From the Par ental Contr ols menu, highlight Rating Enable and press OK . The Rating Enable menu is displayed. 2. Select On[...]

24 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Changing the Parental Contr ol Passcode If you use the parental contr ols, you should change the passcode to pr event children fr om accessing inappr opriate material. 1. From the Par ental Contr ols menu, highlight Change PIN and press OK . The Change PIN menu is displayed. 2. In the New Pin field, use the Num[...]

5 25 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Y our TV can display the on-screen menu in dif fer ent languages. T o change the on-screen menu language: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK . The Settin[...]

26 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Adjusting the CEC Settings The CEC function on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional pr ogramming. Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device’ s user manual for details. T o enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings: 1. Press the MENU button [...]

5 27 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be r eset to the factory defaults. If you restor e the TV to the factory default settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost! T o restor e the TV to its factory default settings: 1. Press the MENU button on t[...]

28 5 E422VL/472VL/E552VL Using the Info Windo w 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pr o[...]

6 29 Using the USB Media Player The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music or photos. USB Media Player Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 1. T ur n the TV of f. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV . 2. Press the Power/Standby button on the r emote or touch the Power cont[...]

30 6 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL Music Player Screen Album Art If included on the USB thumb drive and associated with your music, the album art will display here. Folder Contents/Playlist This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder . Y ou can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Progress Bar Displays[...]

6 31 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL Photo Viewer Screen Folder Contents This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder . Y ou can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Current Folder Displays the folder path. Page Information If your USB thumb drive has more files than can be displayed on a single screen, [...]

7 32 VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your TV . VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, and more–all on demand! A high-speed internet connection is required to r eceive pr oduct updates and to access online content. See Setting Up [...]

7 33 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL AddingaNewApptotheVIADock Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featur ed VIA Apps, new Apps ar e continually being added to the Widget Gallery . The VIA Dock can hold a total of 17 Apps . T o add a new App: 1. Press the VIA button on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Widget Gallery App by scrolling l[...]

34 7 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL CreatingaNewUserPr ole T o create a new user pr ofile: 1. Press the VIA button on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Profile App by scr olling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the r emote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Select the App by pressing the [...]

7 35 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings The VIA Dock, and all of its installed Widgets can be r estored to the factory default settings. If you restor e the VIA dock to the factory-default settings, all changes you have made to the VIA dock will be lost! T o restor e the VIA Dock to the factory default s[...]

A 36 Products ar e often r eturned due to a technical problem rather than due to a defect. If you are experiencing a pr oblem when using your TV , try to x the issue using this troubleshooting guide. If, after using this troubleshooting guide, you ar e still experiencing an issue with your TV , contact VIZIO’ s Support Department. Quality cust[...]

A 37 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL The picture is distorted. • Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV . Separate the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or our escent lights. • Ensure all cables ar e secur ely attached. The display image does not cover the entire scr een. • If you are in RGB mode (computer), ensur e [...]

B 38 E422VL E472VL E552VL Screen Size: 42” Class 47” Class 55” Class Diagonal Viewable: 42.02” 46.96” 54.64” Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 40.28 x 27.48 x 8.99” 40.28 x 25.91 x 3.52” 44.65 x 29.99 x 10.45” 44.65 x 28.44 x 3.66” 52.13 x 33.45 x 13.15” 52.13 x 32.56 x 4.95” W eight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 32.84 lbs 31.09 lbs 45[...]

B 39 E422VL / E472VL / E552VL E422VL E472VL E552VL Ambient Light Sensor: Ye s Ye s Ye s Compliance: Ener gy Star 4.1 A TSC Spec A/65 EIA/CEA-766-A Ener gy Star 4.1 A TSC Spec A/65 EIA/CEA-766-A Ener gy Star 4.1 A TSC Spec A/65 EIA/CEA-766-A V oltage Range: 100~240 V AC @ 50/60Hz 100~240 V AC @ 50/60Hz 100~240 V AC @ 50/60Hz Standby Power: <1W &l[...]

C 40 ON P ARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only . VIZIO provides a warranty to the original pur chaser of a new Pr oduct against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Pr oduct cover ed by this warranty is det[...]

D 41 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can ra[...]

42 D VIZIO Internet Applications Disclaimer VIZIO Internet Applications (“VIA”) affords the opportunity to access thir d party Internet product offerings or services (“VIA Services”) on certain VIZIO TVs. The VIA Services accessible herein ar e pr ovided as per our agreement with these third parties. These agr eements ar e subject to change[...]

D 43 providers of VIA Services may collect and use technical, non-technical and r elated information, including but not limited to information about your use of the VIZIO Software, the VIA Services, content viewed and attached peripherals, pr oducts or services purchased, that is gather ed periodically to facilitate the pr ovision of software updat[...]

44 D MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y BY JURISDICTION. 11. Disclaimer of W arranties. YOU EXPRESSL Y ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THA T USE OF THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SER VICES (AS DEFINED ABOVE) IS A T YOUR SOLE RISK AND THA T THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SA TISF ACTORY QUALITY , PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED W[...]

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