E551VA - user manual55” CLASS LCD HDTV
21E551VAInstalling the TV on a WallTo mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information below to find the appropriate mount
233.5mm Stereo Audio Out: Connect 3.5mm audio device.Optical Digital Audio Out: Connect optical audio device.USB: Connect USB thumb drive to play mu
42E551VARight Side PanelRight Side PanelPowerMenuChannel UpChannel DownVolume UpVolume DownInputPower: Turn the TV on or off.Menu: Display on-screen m
25E551VAPower/Standby: Turn the TV on or off.Input: Change the input device.App Launchers: Launch the VIA App pictured on the button.A/V Controls: Con
62E551VAVIA Shortcut ButtonsVIA Shortcut ButtonsMove/Delete App from VIA DockChange Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open)View Settings for Active VI
37Connecting Your DevicesYour HDTV can be easily connected to an external device:• DVDorBlu-Rayplayer• Videogameconsole• Cablebox• External
83E551VASelect One:ORORORORBETTERGOODBESTHDMIRF/COAXIALRGBCOMPONENTCOMPOSITEAVDIGITALDIGITAL /ANALOGANALOGANALOGANALOGDeviceConnectionChartSelecton
39E551VASetting Up Your Network ConnectionYour TV is internet-ready, and can be connected to your home network in two ways:• Wired,usingtheRJ45(e
410Completing the First-Time SetupThe first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV re
511Your 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 me
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125E551VASetting the Screen Aspect RatioThe TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. Each mode displa
513E551VAChanging the Screen Aspect RatioThe TV can display images in four different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, and Panoramic. Each mode displays the
145E551VAChanging the Appearance of Digital Closed CaptionsDigital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. To change the appear
515E551VAAdjusting the Picture SettingsYour TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.To adjust the picture settings:
165E551VAAdjusting the Advanced Picture SettingsTo adjust the advanced picture settings:1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on t
517E551VAAdjusting the Picture Size and PositionWhen displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image can be
185E551VAAdjusting the Audio SettingsTo adjust the audio settings:1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.2. Use the
519E551VAResetting the Audio SettingsTo reset the audio settings to the factory default settings:1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-scree
205E551VATo connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast:1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu
521E551VAChanging the TV SettingsUsing the settings menu, you can:• Changetheinputsource• SetuptheTVtuner• NametheTVinputs• Setupparen
WelcomeThank You for Choosing VIZIOAnd congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV.To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions
225E551VAScanning for ChannelsBefore the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. A channel sc
523E551VASkipping ChannelsAfter a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be some
245E551VAUsing the Parental ControlsThe TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a pass
525E551VABlocking and Unblocking Content by RatingA channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for children, and at other times broadcast
265E551VAChanging the Names of the InputsTo make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your TV, you can rename the in
527E551VASetting the Time ZoneTo ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO button, set the TV’s time zone:To have the TV display th
285E551VAUsing the Help MenuYou can use the TV’s Help menu to:• Displaysysteminformation• ResettheTVsettings• RestoretheTVtoitsfactoryde
529E551VAUsing Guided SetupThe TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or to connect the TV with your network.To access guided setup:
305E551VAUsing the Info WindowThe Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote:• PresstheINFOorGUIDEbuttonon
631Using the USB Media PlayerThe USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music or photos. USB Media PlayerConnect
E551VAtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormallyorhasbeendropped.• UnplugthepowercordbeforecleaningyourTV.• WhenmovingyourTVfro
326E551VAMusic Player ScreenAlbum Art If included on the USB thumb drive and associated with your music, the album art will display here.Folder Conte
633E551VAPhoto Viewer ScreenFolder ContentsThis area displays the contents of the currently selected folder. You can browse between files using the Arr
734VIZIO 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,
735E551VAAdding a New App to the VIA DockThough your TV arrives pre-loaded with featured VIA Apps, new Apps are continually being added to the Widget
367E551VACreating a New User ProfileTo create a new user profile:1. Press the VButton on the remote.2. Highlight the Prole App by scrolling left and
737E551VARemoving a User ProfileTo remove a user profile:1. Press the VButton on the remote.2. Highlight the Prole App by scrolling left and right u
A38Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than due to a defect. If you are experiencing a problem when using your TV, try to x
A39E551VAThe picture is distorted.• Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV. Separate the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or o
B40E551VAScreen Size: 55” ClassDiagonal Viewable: 54.64”Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand:51.51 x 34.32 x 10.76” 51.51 x 32.50 x 3.70”Weight w/ Stand: w/
C41ON PARTS AND LABORCovers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only.VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new
E551VA• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextensioncords.Overloadingcanresultinreorelectricshock.• Thewallsocketshouldbeinstalledne
D42FCC Class B Radio Interference StatementNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs
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E551VATelevision Antenna Connection ProtectionIf an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the a
Table of ContentsInstalling the TV ... 1Inspecting the Package Contents ...
E551VAResetting the TV Settings ...... 28Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings .
11Installing the TVInspecting the Package ContentsBefore installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below t
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