VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Models E50-C1 and E55-C1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION Ground Clamp Antenna Lead In Wire Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC ART 250, part H) • 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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PACKAGE CONTENTS VIZIO LED HDTV TV Stands Remote Control with Batteries Power Cable This Quick Start Guide E50-C1: 4 x M4 28 mm Phillips Screws or E55-C1: 4 x M4 26.
USING THE REMOTE APP LAUNCHER Quickly launch the pictured App. (Also turns the TV on if it is off.) INPUT Change the currently-displayed input. A/V CONTROLS Control USB media player and some apps. CLOSED CAPTIONS Open the closed caption menu. EXIT Close the on-screen menu. OK Select the highlighted menu option. BACK Go to the previous on-screen menu. VOLUME UP/DOWN Increase or decrease loudness of the audio. POWER Turn TV on or off. MENU Display the on-screen menu. INFO Display the info window.
INSTALLING THE BASE 1 It is recommended that two people take part in the stand installation Remove any plastic wrapping from the TV and stand. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface such as a carpet, rug, or blanket, and avoid any sharp edges.
2 Insert the stands into the base of the TV. (The stands are identical.) Secure each stand to the TV with two (2) M4 Phillips screws (included). Insert the screws into the back of the TV and tighten them using a Phillips screwdriver. When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level surface.
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES FIRST-TIME SET-UP White Red White Red Red Blue Connect all of your devices first. Choose ONE connection type for each device. Green 1 Yellow Match colored connectors to colored ports. BACK OF TV Note: The image shown here is for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change. The actual number of ports and their locations may vary, depending on the model.
HDMI CABLE* BEST COMPONENT CABLE* BETTER • DIGITAL • HD VIDEO (1080p)** • HD AUDIO • ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080p)** • STEREO AUDIO Commonly-Connected Devices: Cable or Satellite Boxes Match colored connectors to colored ports. COAXIAL CABLE* • ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080i)** • STEREO AUDIO AV CABLE* • ANALOG • VIDEO (480i)** • STEREO AUDIO BETTER GOOD Match colored connectors to colored ports. * Cables are not included. ** Maximum resolution.
3 2 Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the logo and sliding away from the remote. Insert the included batteries. Gently slide the battery cover back into place. Connect the power cord to the back of the TV. The flat edge of the connector goes toward the outside of the TV. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
4 Back of TV 5 Choose your mode. Select Store Demo for in-store display. Select Home Use for in-home use. Seleccione "Home Use" por Modo de Casa o "Store Demo" por Demostración de Tienda. Choisissez "Home Use" pour Mode Domicile ou "Store Demo" pour Démonstration de Magasin. Store Demo Home Use Ethernet cable If you have a high-speed Internet connection, connect an Ethernet cable from your modem or router to the back of your TV as shown.
VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN USER MANUAL 1 2 VIZIO MENU Button TV SETTINGS Picture Wide Zoom Normal Exit 2D 3D Audio Timers Network Channels CC Closed Captions Devices ABC System Guided Setup User Manual Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the TV SETTINGS menu. User Manual Input Wide CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio Network Settings Help Highlight User Manual and press OK.
LED HDTV WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS PLUS® USER MANUAL USE YOUR REMOTE Previous Page Next Page Menu Open TV Menu E50-C1 and E55-C1 PAGE NUMBER 1 OF 53 To skip to page, use Number Pad, then press OK.
CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET WITH Wi-Fi 1 2 VIZIO VIZIO If you have already set up a wireless connection during the first-time setup, you can skip this section. GUIDED SETUP TV SETTINGS Picture Wide Audio Zoom ChannelNormal Setup Panoramic Wide Network Setup Timers Network To connect to a wireless network you will need: Wireless Router High-speed Internet connection SSID (Wireless network name) Network Password For streaming video, your Internet connection speed should be 1.
3 If you are having trouble connecting to your network, check your router placement: • Walls and large metal objects can block the signal. • Other devices broadcasting at 2.4 or 5 GHz can interfere with the signal. O • Wall blocks signal • Furniture blocks signal • Far from TV Highlight the name of your wireless network (this is the network’s SSID) and press OK. If you do not see your SSID, you will need to enter it manually by selecting Hidden Network. For more information, see the TV’s User Manual.
GETTING STARTED WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS PLUS® VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® (V.I.A. Plus) delivers popular online content to your TV. V.I.A. features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, and more–all on demand. A high-speed Internet connection is required to receive product updates and to access online content. Press the OK button to launch an App. Press the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll through the Apps on the dock.
The fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps window allows you to add and store apps. The Apps on the first page are displayed in the Dock and Apps on additional pages can be moved to the Dock. Press the V Button twice to launch the fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps window. My Apps Features the apps installed on your TV. App Tabs Browse through apps on these tabs and add them to your My Apps tab. Installed Apps The Apps displayed here are also available in the V.I.A. Plus App Dock.
HELP TOPICS • How do I return to the Setup App? • The on-screen menu has guided setup. Press MENU, then select Guided Setup. Select the type of setup you need and press OK. The Setup App will begin. To reset the TV to factory defaults, press MENU > System > Reset & Admin > Reset TV to Factory Defaults. If you have changed the default Parental Control Passcode, enter it now. Select Reset. Remember that all of your settings will be lost. • • • • Press the VOLUME UP button on the remote.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY - CANADA ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased and currently located in Canada. Covers units purchased as new in Canada IF THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENT IS RECEIVED ALONG WITH A UNIT WHICH IS PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER AS A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT, THE WARRANTY OF THE PURCHASED UNIT MAY SUPERSEDE THIS ONE.
LIMITED WARRANTY - MEXICO ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR ZERO BRIGHT PIXEL DEFECT GUARANTEE Covers units purchased as new in Mexico Only. This policy covers “zero bright pixel” defects for the duration of the limited “ONE YEAR WARRANTY” on select new product purchases. To determine if this guarantee applies to your product, refer to the “DETAILS” tab of the model’s product information page www.VIZIO.mx or look for the “zero bright pixel” guarantee on the box.
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