VIZIO USER MANUAL Model D32hn-E1, D32hnx-E1, D43n-E1, & D50n-E1
Table Of Contents Getting to Know Your TV..............................................7 Renaming Devices on the Input Menu...............................................28 Rear Panel............................................................................................8 Changing the TV Settings....................................................................29 Remote Control Front..........................................................................9 Viewing System Information.............
Safety & Certification THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VIZIO IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your TV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your TV.
• The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • CAUTION - These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
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.
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Getting to Know Your TV 1 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 on page 33.
1 HDMI - Connect an HDMI device. USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. HDMI - Connect an HDMI device. Stereo Audio Out- Connect an RCA audio device, such as sound bar. Optical Audio Out - Connect an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Coaxial - Connect a coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. Component/Composite - Connect a component or composite device. Note: The image shown here is for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change.
1 Replacing the Batteries USING THE REMOTE INPUT EXIT 3 2 1 MENU 5 4 OK 7 6 BACK GUIDE 9 11 10 CH VOL VOL 15 8 12 CH 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WIDE 0 — 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Power - Turn TV on or Off. Input - Change the currently displayed input. Exit - Close the on-screen menu. Menu - Display the on-screen menu. Arrows - Navigate the on-screen menu.
Completing The First-Time Setup 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. 2 2 Choose your mode. Select Store Demo for in-store display. Select Home Use for in-home use. 4 Seleccione "Home Use" para Modo de Casa o "Store Demo" para Demostración en la Tienda. Choisissez "Home Use" pour le Mode Domicile ou "Store Demo" pour la Démo en Magasin.
2 5 If the TV Signal channel scan screen appears, the TV will need to scan for channels, which takes several minutes. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Begin Scan and press OK. Note: Number of ports may differ by TV. Otherwise, use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote to select the input your TV source is connected to. When you are finished, the message “Setup is complete.” will appear. The First-Time Setup is complete.
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.
3 CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO not stretched, but the sides of the image are extremely stretched. If you are watching widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1) content with black bars on the top and bottom, the black bars will still appear on the top and bottom of the display image. The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Stretch, Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom. Each mode displays the picture differently.
3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. If you’ve changes to the settings for a picture mode, an asterisks appears after its name (see Saving a Custom Picture Mode on page 16). 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture Mode, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the picture mode: • • To adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
3 • Adjusting More Picture Settings Picture Size: Increase or decrease the vertical and horizontal size of the displayed picture. Use the Left/ Right Arrow buttons to adjust the horizontal size of the displayed picture. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to adjust the vertical size of the displayed picture. Press the OK button when you are finished. To adjust more picture settings: 1. From the PICTURE menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight More Picture, and then press OK. 2.
3 Adjusting the Picture Mode Edit Settings Saving a Custom Picture Mode Locking/Unlocking a Custom Picture Mode Picture Mode Edit Settings allow you to make precise adjustments to the picture and to create picture modes to save groups of picture settings. Custom picture modes allow you to save a group of custom settings for various viewing conditions and video sources. • Changes made while on any preset picture mode will add an asterisk on the top right corner of the preset mode.
3 Deleting a Custom Picture Mode Custom picture modes that are no longer needed can be deleted. Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode. To delete a custom picture mode: 1. From the PICTURE MODE EDIT menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Delete Picture Mode, and then press OK. The DELETE PICTURE MODE window is displayed. To delete the user created Custom 1 picture mode, select the Delete button. Delete Cancel 2.
3 Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings The Color Tuner settings allow you to adjust the HSB color and 11 point white balance, turn color channels off for testing, and display color bar, flat, and ramp test patterns. The Color Tuner, 11 Point White Balance, and test patterns allow technicians to manually calibrate the TV. Calibration requires specialized training, an input with precisely set colors, and a specialized light meter. To adjust the HSB color settings: 1.
3 To show or hide the SMPTE Test Pattern: To show or hide the Flat Test Pattern: To show or hide the Ramp Test Pattern: 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until the SMPTE Test Pattern menu is displayed. 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until the Flat Test Pattern menu is displayed. 1.
3 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS • Lip Sync - Adjusts the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track. To adjust the audio settings: • Digital Audio Out - Changes the type of processing for digital audio out and HDMI ARC output when connected to a home theater audio system. Select PCM or Bitstream. 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.
3 Deleting the Custom Audio Mode To delete the custom audio mode that has been created: 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 Delete Audio Mode and press OK. The TV displays, “To delete the user created custom audio mode, select the Delete button.” 4. Highlight Delete and press OK. 5. Press the EXIT button on the remote.
3 SETTING TIMERS Setting the Auto Power Off Feature Setting the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Timers and press OK. The TIMERS menu is displayed. 3. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the period of time after which you want the TV to go to sleep: 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes.
3 SETTING UP CHANNELS You can use the TV’s Channels menu to: Selecting a Channel Source Adding New Channels Select the type of tuner input you will be using. You can select either Antenna (Over-the-air) or Cable (Out-of-the-wall) connections. Occasionally, you may need to add a new range of channels or add a new analog channel. You can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options. This is quicker than scanning all possible channels.
3 Skipping Channels To add a single new analog channel: 1. From the CHANNELS menu, highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK. The ADD ANALOG CHANNEL menu is displayed. 2. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding. 3. Highlight Add Channel and press OK. The TV scans for the channel. 4. When the TV is done scanning for the channel, press the EXIT button on the remote.
3 LISTENING TO ALTERNATE AUDIO To use the Digital Language feature: Changing the Analog Audio Language Some analog over-the-air (free) and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The TV’s Analog Audio feature allows you to listen to audio in an alternate language using Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). Not all programs are broadcast in SAP. The Analog Audio Language feature only works when the program being viewed is being broadcast with Secondary Audio Programming. 1.
3 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. If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them. The Closed Captions menu does not appear when an HDMI input is selected. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Closed Captions and press OK. The CLOSED CAPTIONS menu is displayed. 3.
3 Typical choices include: • Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip of background appears behind the text, expanding as the text appears. This is the typical "As Broadcast" mode. • Opaque background and window in the same color—When text appears, the entire line fills with color at once. Text Background In the example below, the closed caption text is green, the background is black, and the window is red.
3 RENAMING DEVICES ON THE INPUT MENU You can rename the inputs to make them easier to recognize on the Input menu. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” See Changing the Input Source on page 12. Input Port To change the name of an input: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Devices and press OK. The DEVICES menu is displayed. 3.
3 CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS Using the System menu, you can: VIZIO • View system information • Change the on-screen menu language System Information Set time zone and local settings Time & Local Settings • • Set up parental controls • Resize the video size Wide • Adjust wide mode • Adjust the CEC settings • Adjust when the power indicator is illuminated • English Parental Controls View Mode Overlay CEC Power Indicator Changing the On-Screen Menu Language To view technical data and st
3 Setting the Time and Local Settings Using the Parental Controls Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO button, set the TV’s time zone: The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password. To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program Rating feature. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.
3 Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are meant for mature audiences. You may not want to block the channel completely using a channel lock, but you may wish to block certain programs from being viewed. When this is the case, you can use the TV’s Rating Block feature to block content based on its rating. For a list of content ratings and their definitions, visit www.tvguidelines.org.
3 Changing the View Mode Settings You can resize the video content to fit while the menu is open. To change the view mode 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 System and press OK. The SYSTEM menu is displayed. VIZIO VIEW MODE Viewport Overlay Centered Overlay 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight View Mode and press OK. The VIEW MODE menu is displayed. 4.
3 Adjusting the CEC Settings Turning the Power Indicator On or Off The CEC function on your TV enables you to control devices connected to HDMI (ARC) input with the included remote, without any programming. Using CEC, your VIZIO TV remote can control: The Power Indicator on the front of your TV normally does not glow when the TV is on. You can change this setting if you prefer the light to be on. • Power On/Off • Volume • Mute Not all HDMI devices support CEC.
3 USING THE RESET & ADMIN MENU You can use the TV’s Reset & Admin menu to restore the TV to its factory default settings. Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. 5. If you have changed the default parental control PIN, enter it now. The TV displays, “Select Reset to restore all TV settings to factory defaults and clear all account information.” 6. Highlight Reset and press OK. 7. Wait for the TV to turn off.
3 USING THE GUIDED SETUP MENU USING THE INFO WINDOW Using Guided Setup The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote: The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV channel or to connect the TV with your network. To use guided setup: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Highlight Guided Setup and press OK. 3.
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 to view photos 4 Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media To display USB media, you must first save your photos onto a USB thumb drive: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32. • Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension ( .jpg or .jpeg).
4 Back Button Highlight this button and press OK to return to the previous screen. Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices. VIZIO Photo Start Fullscreen Slideshow Sort by Date or File Name View Thumbnails/Folders View Music Files Back Button Highlight and press OK to return to left column. Current Folder Displays the folder path. VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root USB1: Current Folder Adjust Slideshow Settings Folder Contents This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder.
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A The remote is not responding. • Make sure the batteries are properly inserted matching the - and + symbols. • Replace the batteries with fresh ones. The TV displays “No Signal.” • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source. • If you are using cable TV or antenna connected directly to the TV, scan for channels. See Scanning for Channels on page 31. There is no power. • Ensure the TV is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
A I see “noise” or static on the screen. • When your TV’s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted (improved) to match your TV’s display capabilities. This up-converting can sometimes cause irregularities in the image. • If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low. Ensure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window for the best signal.
Specifications B D32hn-E1 Screen Size: Viewable Area: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 32" 31.50" 28.76” x 19.10” x 7.87” 28.76” x 17.14” x 2.54” 11.33 lbs 11.
B D32hnx-E1 Screen Size: Viewable Area: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 32" 31.50" 28.76” x 19.10” x 7.87” 28.76” x 17.14” x 2.54” 11.33 lbs 11.
B D43n-E1 Screen Size: Viewable Area: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 43" 42.50" 37.99” x 24.53” x 8.27” 37.99” x 22.36” x 2.52” 19.84 lbs 19.
B D50n-E1 Screen Size: Viewable Area: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 50" 49.50" 44.24” x 28.27” x 10.04” 44.24” x 25.91” x 2.52” 30.84 lbs 30.
Regulatory Information C FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement Notice Canada Notice for License-Exempt Radio Apparatus 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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