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VIZIO USER MANUAL Model: E400-B2 & E480-B2...
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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.
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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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source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or local power company. or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
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• WARNING: Keep your TV away from moisture. Do not - Your TV is dropped or damaged in any way. expose your TV to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into - The performance of your TV changes substantially. your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. •...
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 Resetting the Picture Settings .......... 24 Adjusting the Audio Settings ..........25 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Resetting the Audio Settings ..........26 Installing the TV ..............4 Activating the Sleep Timer ..........26 Installing the TV Stand .............
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Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ....40 Using the Guided Setup Menu ........40 Using Guided Setup ............40 Using the Info Window ............41 Using the USB Media Player ......42 Using the USB Media Player ..........42 Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media ....
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. VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Remote Control Quick Start Guide with Batteries...
INSTALLING THE TV After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in two ways: • On a flat surface, using the included stand • On a wall, using a VESA-standard wall mount (not included) Installing the TV Stand Your TV includes a stand designed to support the weight of the...
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To install the base: For E400-B2 For E480-B2 1. Align the neck with the base and snap it into place. 1. Align the neck with the base and snap it into place. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, insert three (3) M4 x 14mm 2.
TV. After you have determined that you have the correct mount for your TV, you can begin the installation. WALL MOUNT SCREW LOCATION - E400-B2 To install your TV on a wall: 1. Disconnect any cables connected to your TV.
Controls and Connections USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to view photos. HDMI - Connect an HDMI device. Optical Audio Out - Connect an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Stereo Audio Out - Connect an RCA audio device, such as sound bar. HDMI - Connect an HDMI device.
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 or Off”...
REMOTE CONTROL INPUT POWER Change the currently-displayed input. Turn the TV on or off. A/V CONTROLS INFO Control USB media player. 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 COAXIAL CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connectiong way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video antennas and cable television signals to your TV. signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio Coaxial cables carry both audio and video signals is sent over the red and white connectors.
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COMPONENT CABLE HDMI CABLE Component cables are designed to carry high HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface that delivers definition video signals along with additional both dazzling quality and unmatched ease of use. HDMI audio connections. Colors are delivered with color technology transmits crystal-clear digital video along information split up three different ways over three with multi-channel surround audio.
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 • ARC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION • 2.0-5.1 DIGITAL AUDIO BEST •...
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES RCA CABLE OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE HDMI CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital traditional way of connecting your devices to pulses of light through a cable made of plastic multi-channel surround audio through a single 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 audio connection between Without an HDMI ARC setup, your TV and home audio your TV will transmit audio 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.
MENU button on the remote. From this menu, you can: Use the Arrow buttons to highlight • Adjust the Picture settings a menu option, and press the OK VIZIO button to select that option. • Adjust the Audio settings TV SETTINGS •...
CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO External devices such as DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and video The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.
• Auto Brightness Control - The auto brightness control 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO detects the light levels in the room and automatically remote. The on-screen menu is adjusts the backlight for the best picture. Select Off, Low, displayed.
To adjust the color temperature: To adjust the picture size and position: 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight VIZIO VIZIO 1. From the PICTURE menu, use Advanced, then press OK. COLOR TEMPERATURE the Arrow buttons on the SIZE &...
To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the VIZIO Arrow buttons on the remote to Advanced, and then press OK. highlight Advanced, then press OK.
Resetting the Picture Settings To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings: 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Advanced, then press OK. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK.
Optical and HDMI ARC output when connected to a 1. Press the MENU button on the home theater audio system. Select PCM or Bitstream. VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is • Analog Audio Out - Sets the volume control properties displayed.
2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and 1. Press the MENU button on the press OK. The AUDIO menu is displayed. VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and TIMERS displayed.
You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: minutes if no signal is being displayed on the screen. This feature can be deactivated. • Select a Tuner Input VIZIO • Perform an Auto Channel Scan To set the Auto Power Off feature: TUNER •...
1. From the TUNER menu, highlight 4. Highlight To Channel and enter the channel where you want Auto Channel Scan, and press VIZIO to end the scan. (Use the Left Arrow button to backspace. OK. The CHANNEL SCAN begins. CHANNEL SCAN Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel.)
Skipping Channels After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight VIZIO channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be Add Analog Channel and some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these ADD ANALOG CHANNEL press OK.
The Analog Audio and 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight Digital Language features allow you to listen to audio from VIZIO Digital Language and press Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). SAP allows you to listen to OK.
To change the appearance of digital closed captions: If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast 1. From the CLOSED CAPTIONS with closed captions, the TV will not display them. VIZIO menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital Closed DIGITAL CLOSED CAPTIONS STYLE Captions Style and press OK.
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• Background Opacity - Change the transparency of the Typical choices include: background directly behind the text. • Transparent background, opaque window—The entire • Window Color - Change the color of the closed window remains filled with color, while the text appears in captioning box.
SETTING UP DEVICES 4. If you would like to use a preset VIZIO To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to input label, highlight Input the inputs on your TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if Labels and press OK.
Using the system menu, you can: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • View the System Information displayed. VIZIO • Set up Parental Controls SYSTEM 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System •...
Using the Parental Controls Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from To manage program content according to its rating, you must displaying certain channels or programs without a password. enable the Program Rating feature. To enable or disable the Program Rating feature: Accessing the Parental Controls Menu 1.
Changing the Parental Control Passcode Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.
TV’s time zone: To change the on-screen menu language: 1. Press the MENU button on the 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. TIME ZONE displayed.
Adjusting the CEC Settings Turning the Power Indicator On or Off The CEC function on your TV enables you to control The Power Indicator on the front of your TV normally does not HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any glow when the TV is on.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • Reset the TV settings displayed. VIZIO • Restore the TV to its factory 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System RESET & ADMIN default settings and press OK.
If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all To use guided setup: changes you have made to the settings will be lost! 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. To restore the TV to its factory default settings:...
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 information, and the start and end times of the program.
Using the USB Media Player USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER Playing USB Media To play your USB media: The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of your TV and view photos.
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OK to return browse files and folders to the previous screen. Current Folder using the Arrow and OK Displays the folder path. buttons on the remote. Connected Sources VIZIO Displays Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root connected USB USB1: devices. Current Folder root A.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 buttons on the remote aren’t working. I see “noise” or static on the screen. • Ensure you are only pressing one button at a time. • When your TV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted •...
Specifications E400-B2 E480-B2 Screen Size: 40” Class 48” Class Viewable Area: 40” 48” Dimensions w/ Stand: 36.13” x 22.87” x 7.48” 42.54” x 26.67” x 8.27” w/o Stand: 36.13” x 21.19” x 2.48” 42.54” x 24.86” x 2.48” Weight w/ Stand: 17.18 lbs...
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E400-B2 E480-B2 OSD Language: English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French Remote Control Model: XRT010 XRT010 UL/cUL, FCC Class B, UL/cUL, FCC Class B, Certifications: HDMI 1.4 (CEC, ARC), Dolby Digital HDMI 1.4 (CEC, ARC), Dolby Digital Compliance: Energy Star 6.0 Energy Star 6.0...
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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