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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO High Definition LCD Television purchase. This User
Manual covers E320VA, E321VA, E370VA and E420VA 60HZ series models, for any
specific difference between the models please refer to the specification sheets in Chapter
6. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these
instructio
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Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock • Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avo
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Television Antenna Connection 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 is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 2 HDTV Accessories and Services .............................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV
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Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. Due to the weights and sizes of your HDTV models, we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV. The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV • Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. • For the power consumption 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. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised. • Install your HDT
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Wall Mounting Your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support. 2. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. b. Place your HDTV face down on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. c. Remove the TV stand ba
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual 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 choose to mount the TV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand. To remove the base stand: 5. Unplug all cables from the HDTV. 6. Place your HDTV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foa
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Chapter 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 SENSOR and LIGHT SENSOR – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. The light sensor allows controlling the adjustment of the backlight intensity automatically by sensin
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual Rear and Side Panel Connections 11 Version 3/16/2010 www.VIZIO.com
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No. Connection Description Connect an SPDIF Optical cable from your HDTV to your home 1 SPDIF theater system to play digital audio through your home speakers. Connect to an antenna or digital cable for digital TV. For digital TV DTV/TV 2 stations in your area visit www.antennaweb.org. (Cable/Antenna) Connect your primary source component (like a DVD Player or set top box) here. From left to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or COMPONENT Cb), and red for Pr (or
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual Remote Control Buttons SET — Use to program a different device (DVD, AUDIO SYSTEM, TV and CABLE/SATELLITE BOX) to be controlled by this control. POWER ( ) — Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. DVD, AUDIO, TV and CABLE — Press the button of the equipment you would like to control using this remote control. Make
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BACK — When use with the TV, this button behaves in the same way as the LAST button. It is used as a functional key on the set-top box for cable and satellite services with DVR features. It allows skipping back to previous prerecorded programs. GUIDE — This button does not function with your TV, follow the INFO description to see programming information. VOL ▲/ ▼— Press it to either increase or decrease the volume level of the sound. MEDIA — Use to select viewing of pictures on a USB de
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual Remote Control Range • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 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 control sensor on the front of your HDTV to send commands. • Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control s
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Chapter 3 Connecting Equipment Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals. Connection Quality Connector Description (type) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video Best interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and (digital) an audio
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Lengths are available up to 10 Meters. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
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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, connect 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 an audio cable (1/8’ stereo connector on the going into the TV), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio associated with the RGB input at
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VIZIO 60HZ E SERIES User Manual Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component input at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the PbCb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set
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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 antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Note: • Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD).
