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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR 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 features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.
Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should...
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• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or local power company. or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use This may compromise the integrity of the display.
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• Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself. or the like. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to • If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair - The power cord fails or frays.
TeleVision anTenna ConneCTion lightning Protection ProTeCTion For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be system.
Table of Contents Installing the TV ..........3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......22 Adjusting the Color Temperature ........23 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ......23 Installing the TV ..............3 Resetting the Picture Settings .........
Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ....37 Performing a Service Check ..........37 Using Guided Setup ............38 Using the Info Window ............39 Using the USB Media Player ......40 Using the USB Media Player ..........40 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV ......
It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand VIZIO Quick Start Guide Model: E390-A1 Remote Control Quick Start Guide...
Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. e390-a1 H D M I C O M P O N E N T ( B E T T E R )
Controls and Connections USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. Stereo Audio Out - Connect RCA audio device, such as sound bar. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such C O M P O N E N T ( B E T T E R ) D T V / T V H D M I O P T IC A L...
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POWeR - Turn TV off or on. InPUT - Change input source. MenU - Open the on-screen menu. CHAnnel UP/DOWn - Change the channel. VOlUMe UP/DOWn - Increase or decrease volume level. SIDe PAnel...
remote Control InPut Power Change the currently-displayed input. Turn TV on or off. a/V Controls InFo Control USB photo viewer. Display the info window. Closed CaPtIons menu Open the closed caption menu. Display the on-screen menu. exIt arrow Close the on-screen menu. Navigate the on-screen menu.
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.
Connecting Your Devices ConneCting A DeviCe Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc). Cable/Satellite Box 2. Turn the TV and your device off. 3.
CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES Av CABLe CoMPonent CABLe HDMi CABLe AV cables (or Composite cables) are the Component cables are designed to carry high HDMI intelligent, all-digital interface traditional way of connecting your devices to definition video signals along with additional that delivers...
2. Turn the TV and your audio device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. VIZIO Sound Bar HDMI CABLE • CFC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION • 2.0-5.1 DIGITAL AUDIO BEST •...
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES RCA oR 3.5MM CABLe oPtiCAL/SPDiF CABLe HDMi CABLe AV (Composite cables) or 3.5mm cables are Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear the traditional way of connecting your devices pulses of light through a cable made of plastic digital multi-channel surround audio through to your audio device.
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC Without HDMI ARC With HDMI ARC Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner Your TV Your TV With an HDMI ARC setup, the Without an HDMI ARC setup, audio connection between your TV will transmit audio your TV and Home Audio signal from the built-in tuner Receiver can be removed.
Completing the First-Time Setup The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you 4. Use the OK and Arrow Up/ through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Down buttons on the remote to highlight your time zone and Before you begin the first-time setup: press OK.
Use the Arrow buttons to highlight From this menu, you can: a menu option, and press the • Change the input source MENU/OK button to select that VIZIO • Change the screen aspect option. ratio • Set up closed captioning •...
1. Press the MENU button on the To change the input device: Screen Mode remote. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO 2. Use the Arrow buttons to Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic remote. The on-screen menu is highlight the Wide icon.
To change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. From the Closed Caption VIZIO If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast menu, use the Arrow buttons to with closed captions, the TV will not display them.
To set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Press the MENU button on the 1. From the Sleep Timer menu, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is on the remote to highlight Auto Power Off and press OK. The displayed.
Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the 1. Press the MENU button on the overall brilliance of the picture. This option is not VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is available unless Ambient Light Sensor is set to OFF.
To adjust the advanced picture settings: backlight for the best picture. Select Off, Low, Medium, or 1. From the Picture Settings menu, High. VIZIO use the Arrow buttons on the 4. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture remote to highlight More, then Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote.
To adjust the color temperature: To adjust the picture size and position: 1. From the Picture Settings Menu, 1. Ensure the input is set to ATV/ VIZIO use the Arrow buttons to HDMI. highlight More, then press OK. VIZIO...
Resetting the Picture Settings To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings: 1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight More, then press OK. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK.
• Equalizer Settings - Adjusts the boost or attenuation of different frequencies. (This setting is only available when 1. Press the MENU button on the SRS StudioSound HD is set to Standard.) Change the VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is equalizer presets by selecting Jazz, Classical, Pop, Rock, displayed.
To adjust the advanced audio settings: To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO use the Arrow buttons to displayed. highlight Advanced Audio, 2.
Using the settings menu, you can: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • Change the input source displayed. VIZIO • Adjust the Tuner settings 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings •...
1. From the Tuner Settings menu, 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the VIZIO highlight Auto Channel Scan. Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed. The auto channel scan begins. Channel Scan 3.
Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options. To add a range of new channels: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, VIZIO 1. From the Tuner menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. The highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK. The Add Analog Partial Channel Search menu is displayed.
See on page 30 . To use the Analog MTS feature: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, To remove a channel: VIZIO highlight Analog MTS and 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, press OK. The Analog MTS VIZIO highlight Skip Channel.
Using the Parental Controls The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, VIZIO displaying certain channels or programs without a password. highlight Digital MTS and press OK. The Digital MTS menu is...
Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant To manage program content according to its rating, you must for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are enable the Program Rating feature.
2. In the New Pin field, use the Number Pad on the remote to 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO enter your new 4-digit parental control passcode. displayed. 3. In the Confirm Pin field, use the Number Pad on the remote 2.
To change the on-screen menu language: To have the TV display the correct time, you must be 1. Press the MENU button on the connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable or a VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is wireless network. displayed.
Adjusting the CEC Settings Turning the Power Indicator Light On or Off The CEC function on your TV enables you to control The Power Indicator Light on the front of your TV is set to light up HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any when the TV is on.
You can use the TV’s Help menu to: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • Display system information displayed. VIZIO • Reset the TV settings 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help •...
Resetting the TV Settings Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings To reset the TV’s picture and audio settings: All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
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 and input information. • Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the program title and closed captioning information.
Using the USB Media Player USing the USB Media Player Playing USB Media To play USB media, you must first save your images onto a USB The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to thumb drive. your TV and view photos.
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Sources the previous screen. Current Folder the arrow and OK buttons Displays Displays the folder path. on the remote. connected USB devices. To VIZIO change source, Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root highlight it and USB1: press OK. Current Folder root A.jpg B.jpg...
Troubleshooting & Technical Support do you have questions? Let us heLP! youR PRoduCt inCLudes FRee LiFetiMe teCh suPPoRt the viZio support team is highly trained and is based in the united states. We can help with: • new Product setup •...
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The TV displays “No Signal.” There is no sound. • Press the inPut button on the remote control to select a • Press volume up on the remote control. different input source. Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure mute is •...
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The image quality is not good. I see “noise” or static on the screen. • For the best image quality, view high-definition • When your tv’s digital capabilities exceed a programs using digital sources. Connect your devices digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted with hdMi cables.
Specifications E390-A1 Screen Size: 39” Class Viewable Area: 38.50” Dimensions w/ Stand: 34.92” x 22.64” x 7.99” w/o Stand: 34.92” x 20.78” x 2.95” Weight w/ Stand: 22.05 lbs w/o Stand: 18.96 lbs TV Type: Refresh Rate: 60 Hz Maximum Resolution:...
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E390-A1 OSD Language: English, Spanish, French Ambient Light Sensor: Remote Control Model: XRT010 CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, Certifications: HDMI 1.4, Dolby digital Plus Compliance: Energy Star Voltage Range: 120V @ 60 Hz Power Consumption: 58.2W Standby Power: <1W Zero Bright Pixel Guarantee:...
Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. or removed serial numbers, or requiring routine maintenance are not VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product covered. This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.
Legal & Compliance 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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