Page 3 - extended Warranties; When reading This manual
Thank You for Choosing ViZio And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions before using your product and retain them for future reference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure there are no missing or damaged parts. Pro...
Page 6 - lightning Protection
TeleVision 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 grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical...
Page 7 - Table of Contents; Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions . 38
Table of Contents 1 Installing the TV ................................................ 3 Inspecting the Package Contents ..................................... 3Installing the TV ................................................................... 3 Installing the TV Stand ...............................
Page 8 - Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus
2 Viewing System Information ............................................ 41Using the Parental Controls ............................................. 42Accessing the Parental Controls Menu ........................... 42Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings ........................... 42Locking and U...
Page 9 - installing the TV; insPeCTing The PaCkage ConTenTs; installing the TV stand
3 1 installing the TV insPeCTing The PaCkage 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. insTalling The TV After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can begin ins...
Page 11 - installing the TV on a Wall
1 5 installing the TV on a Wall To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. e500i-a1 Screw Size: M6 H...
Page 12 - Controls and Connections
2 6 Controls and Connections ethernet - Connect an Ethernet cable from a home network. optical audio out - Connect and optical/SPDIF audio device, such as a home audio receiver. stereo audio out - Connect a 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar. hdmi - Connect an HDMI device. Component/Composite - C...
Page 13 - side Panel
2 7 INPUT MENU CH ^ CH VOL ^ VOL ^ ^ PoWer - Turn TV off or on. menu - Open the on-screen menu. Channel uP/doWn - Change the channel. Volume uP/doWn - Increase or decrease volume level. inPuT - Change input source. side Panel
Page 14 - Front Panel; fronT Panel; When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.
2 8 Front Panel fronT Panel remoTe sensor & PoWer indiCaTor When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see Turning the Power Indicator On ...
Page 15 - remote Control; remoTe ConTrol
2 9 remote Control inPuT Change the currently-displayed input. arroW Navigate the on-screen menu. exiT Close the on-screen menu. Closed CaPTions Turn closed captioning on or off. a/V ConTrols Control USB media player. Wide Switch the display mode. muTe Turn the audio off or on. BaCk Go to the previo...
Page 16 - replacing the Batteries; Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that
2 10 replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover.
Page 17 - Connecting Your devices; ConneCTing a deViCe; BesT; good; Game Console; BeTTer
3 11 Connecting Your devices ConneCTing a deViCe BeTTer ComPonenT CaBle • analog • hd Video (1080p)* • sTereo audio BesT hdmi CaBle • digiTal • hd Video (1080p)* • hd audio good aV CaBle • analog • Video (480i)* • sTereo audio * Maximum Resolution Game Console Cable/Satellite Box DVD/Blu-ray Player ...
Page 18 - ConneCTing an audio deViCe
3 12 ConneCTing an audio deViCe Home Audio Receiver VIZIO Sound Bar Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (Optical, RCA Cable, etc). 2. Turn the TV and your audio device off. ...
Page 19 - • CfC 2-way Communication; ConneCTing an audio deViCe - audio CaBle TYPes
3 13 HDMI CABLE HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital multi-channel surround audio through a single HDMI cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled (ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already connected HDMI cable, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable. See Connecting an Audio Devic...
Page 20 - ConneCTing an audio deViCe - arC
3 14 Without hdmi arC With hdmi arC ConneCTing an audio deViCe - arC HDMI HDMI Your Home Audio Receiver Your Blu-Ray Player RCA (Audio) Your TV HDMI HDMI Your Home Audio Receiver Your Blu-Ray Player Your TV With an HDMI ARC setup, the audio connection between your TV and Home Audio Receiver can be r...
Page 21 - ConneCTing To Your neTWork; Connecting to a Wireless network
3 15 ConneCTing To Your neTWork Your TV is internet-ready. It can be connected to your home network with a Wired or Wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired network (Best) 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your router and to the Ethernet port on the back of the TV. See below. 2. Use the Guided Netwo...
Page 22 - Completing the first-Time setup
4 16 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: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet. • Your devices should be connect...
Page 24 - using the on-screen menu; VIZIO; naVigaTing The on-sCreen menu
5 18 using the on-screen menu 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: • ...
Page 26 - VieWing Video WiTh The menu oPen
5 20 VieWing Video WiTh The menu oPen When the on-screen menu opens, it covers the left-hand portion of the picture. The picture can be displayed in three different ways: • full-sized and centered on the screen - The left-hand portion of the picture covered by the menu. • resized to fit - The entire...
Page 27 - adjusTing The PiCTure seTTings; Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and
5 21 adjusTing The PiCTure seTTings Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. To adjust the picture 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 Picture and press ok . The...
Page 35 - adjusTing The audio seTTings
5 29 adjusTing The audio seTTings To adjust the 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 audio and press ok . The AUDIO menu is displayed. 3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to...
Page 37 - seTTing Timers
5 31 setting the auto Power off feature To help save energy, your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 minutes without a video or audio signal. This feature can be deactivated. To set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. From the TIMERS menu, use the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight a...
Page 38 - using The neTWork ConneCTion menu
5 32 using The neTWork ConneCTion menu Your TV is Internet-ready, featuring both an Ethernet port and built-in high-speed Wireless-N. Connecting to a Wireless network To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being broadcast: If your TV is connected to a network with an Ethernet ...
Page 40 - seTTing uP The Tuner
5 34 seTTing uP The Tuner You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: • Select a Tuner Input• Perform an Auto Channel Scan• Perform a Partial Channel Scan• Manually Add Channels• Select channels to skip• Select Analog MTS modes• Select Digital Languages Help VIZIO Network Sleep Timer Input CC ABC Audio Wide...
Page 43 - lisTening To alTernaTe audio
5 37 Changing the digital audio language Some digital over-the-air (free), cable, and satellite channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The TV’s Digital Audio feature allows you to listen to audio in alternate languages. Not all programs are broadcast in alternate languages. The Digit...
Page 44 - seTTing uP Closed CaPTioning
5 38 seTTing uP Closed CaPTioning Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue. The Closed Captions menu does not appear when an HDMI input is selected. To activate or deactivate closed captions: 1. Press the menu...
Page 45 - CLOSED CAPTION TEXT SAMPLE
5 39 • Background Color - Change the color of the background directly behind the text. • Background opacity - Change the transparency of the background directly behind the text. • Window Color - Change the color of the closed captioning box. • Window opacity - Change the opacity of the closed captio...
Page 46 - renaming deViCes on The inPuT menu
5 40 renaming deViCes on The inPuT menu Inputs can be renamed to make them easier to recognize on the Input menu (see Changing the Input Source on page 19). For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” To change the name o...
Page 47 - Changing The TV seTTings
5 41 Changing The TV seTTings Using the System menu, you can: • View system information• Set up parental controls• Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time zone and local settings • Adjust the CEC settings• Adjust when the power indicator is illuminated • Reset the TV settings & set up ...
Page 53 - using The info WindoW; Oliver’s Holiday Surprise; knows what he’ll encounter on the way?; Program Description; Channel/Input Information
5 47 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, input, and display information. • Press the info or guide button two times to display the program title, program rating, audio...
Page 54 - using the usB media Player; using The usB media PlaYer
6 48 using the usB media Player using The usB media PlaYer The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music, video, or photos. Preparing Your usB drive to Play usB media To play USB media, you must first save your photos onto a USB thumb drive: • The USB thumb d...
Page 55 - Playback Controls
6 49 Browse Photos Artist A-Z View: Sort: Music MyFlashDrive\Audio\root\My Music USB1: MyFlashDrive My Music Page 1 of 1 VIZIO album art If included on the USB thumb drive and associated with your music, the album art will display here. Progress Bar Displays the duration of the current- ly-playing s...
Page 58 - using ViZio internet apps Plus
7 52 using ViZio internet apps Plus ® (V.i.a. Plus) Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) delivers popular online content to your TV. V.I.A. Plus 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 hi...
Page 60 - ok
7 54 fullsCreen V.i.a. Plus aPPs WindoW oVerVieW The Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps Window allows you to add, delete, and organize your Apps. The My Apps tab displays Apps that are already installed on your TV. The Apps on the first page are displayed in the V.I.A. Plus App Dock. The following tabs are...
Page 63 - Troubleshooting & Technical support; Your can also contact our; Do You Have Questions? Find Answers At
a Troubleshooting & Technical support find help with: • New Product Setup• Connecting Your Devices• Technical Problems• Product Updates• And More Your can also contact our award-winning support team at: Phone:Email: (877) 878-4946 (TOLL-FREE)techsuppor [email protected] Hours Of Operation: Monday - Fr...
Page 66 - specifications; LED; dynamic Contrast ratio:; RCA Analog Stereo Output,
B 60 specifications e500i-a1 screen size: 50" Class Viewable area: 50.00" dimensions w/ stand: w/o stand: 44.56" x 28.08" x 10.36" 44.56" x 26.26 x 3.19" Weight w/ stand: w/o stand: 42.95 lbs 36.53 lbs TV Type: LED refresh rate: 120 Hz maximum resolution: 1920 x 1080 (108...
Page 67 - ambient light sensor:; remote Control model:; Energy Star; Zero Bright Pixel guarantee:; Yes
B 61 e500i-a1 osd language: English, Spanish, French ambient light sensor: Yes remote Control model: XRT112 Certifications: CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, HDMI 1.4, Dolby Digital Plus Compliance: Energy Star Voltage range: 120V @ 60 Hz Power Consumption: 67W standby Power: <1W Zero Bright Pixel guaran...
Page 68 - limited Warranty
C 62 limited Warranty on ParTs and laBor Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of...
