32” CLASS LCD HDTV E321ME – user manual
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. ® SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Table of Contents Installing the TV........................................................................ 1 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language.............................................. 15 Inspecting the Package Contents............................................................ 1 Setting the TV’s Date and Time................................................................ 15 Installing the TV........................................................................................
E321ME Resetting the Audio Settngs................................................................. 26 Setting the Sleep Timer............................................................................ 26 Viewing a USB Photo Slideshow............................................................. 27 Using the Photo Menu.......................................................................... 27 Using the Modify Photo Menu..............................................................
Welcome Thank You for Choosing VIZIO My Product Information And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions before using your product and retain them for future reference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure there are no missing or damaged parts. Product Registration To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO product, visit our website at www.VIZIO.
E321ME Important Safety Instructions to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. Your DTV 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.
E321ME • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms.
E321ME Television Antenna Connection Protection DTV Transition Advisory 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. The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009.
1 Installing the TV Inspecting the Package Contents Installing the TV Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. 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: When you have completed your inspection, install the TV.
1 E321ME Installing the TV on a Wall 3. Using a philips-head screwdriver, attach the base to the TV by inserting and tightening the included screws. To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV model: E321ME Screw Size: M6 Screw Length: 4. Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on a flat, level, and stable surface. 12.
E321ME 1 3. Using a philips-head screwdriver, remove the base by loosening and removing the screws. 4. Gently remove the stand neck. 5. Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following the instructions that came with your mount. Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the weight/load of this TV. See Appendix A - Specifications for the weight of this TV.
2 Controls and Connections Rear Panel Right Side Panel USB USB USB Power HDMI(BEST) 1 HDMI (1,2,3) 2 Menu 3 AUDIO OUT Channel Up R RCA Audio Out Channel Down L Volume Up AUDIO OUT OPTICAL Digital Audio Out RGB PC PC AUDIO COMPONENT(BETTER) RGB PC RGB PC DTV / TV Volume Down CABLE / ANTENNA Component/ Composite DTV/TV Input Rear Panel USB: Connect a USB thumb drive to view photos. Right Side Panel HDMI (1,2,3): Connect HDMI devices.
2 E321ME Remote Control Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. Input: Change the input device. A/V Controls: Control external device (CEC-enabled devices only). Info: Display the Info Window. CC: Open the Closed Captioning menu. Menu: Display the on-screen menu. Exit: Close the on-screen menu. Input CC Power/Standby A/V Controls Info Exit OK Menu Back Guide Arrow V Button Volume Up/Down Mute Channel Up/Down Last Number Pad Wide Arrow: Navigate the on-screen menu and episode guide.
2 E321ME Replacing the Batteries Front Panel 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the “V” and pushing the cover away from the remote. 2. Insert two AAA 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. Remote Control Sensor Front Panel • Use only good quality batteries.
3 Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Devices Your HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu-Ray player • Video game console • Cable box • External antenna • Or other device Once you have determined the best available connection type on both your device and the TV, ensure you have the corresponding cable. To connect a device to the TV: 1. Ensure both the TV and your device are off. 2. Connect the device and the TV. Use the best available connection.
3 E321ME Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device.
4 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. Before you begin the first-time setup: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet. • Have your remote ready. Ensure the batteries are inserted. • Your devices should be connected. To complete the first-time setup: 1. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power/Standby button on the remote.
5 Adjusting the TV Settings From the TV Settings Menu, you can: • Adjust the tuner settings • Adjust the TV settings for use with a PC • Adjusting the Tuner Settings From the tuner settings menu you can: • Change the signal source Set up the parental controls • Scan for channels • Change the on-screen menu language • Scan for new/additional channels • Start a new channel scan • Change the TV’s date and time • Remove channels from the master list • Turn the VIZIO logo on or off Changin
5 E321ME Scanning for Channels Scanning for New or Additional Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. A channel scan may also be necessary when the TV has been moved to an area where different free-to-air broadcast television channels are available. When a new channel becomes available in your area, you do not have to rescan all channels to add the new channel.
5 E321ME Adjusting the TV Settings for Use with A PC Using the Parental Controls Your TV can be used to display output from a home computer using the RGB port. The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password. These settings are only available when viewing content from the RGB port. Accessing the Parental Controls Menu To access the Parental Controls menu: To adjust the PC settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
5 E321ME Locking and Unlocking Channels Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating When a channel is locked, it will be inaccessible. Locking a channel is a good way to prevent children from viewing inappropriate material. 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.
5 E321ME Setting the TV Button Locks WARNING: If you set User Control Lock to On and you lose your TV’s remote control, you will be unable to use the buttons on the TV. Please use caution when setting this lock. Resetting the Content Locks To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings: 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight More and press OK. The Change PIN menu is displayed. You can lock the buttons on the side of the TV so that the TV can only be controlled by the remote. 2.
5 E321ME Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Setting the TV’s Date and Time Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. From the Date & Time menu, you can: To change the on-screen menu language: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the TV icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Menu Language and press OK. 4.
5 E321ME 5. Use the Arrow buttons to change the setting to Enable or Disable. 6. Press EXIT. Enabling or Disabling Automatic Date and Time Updates The current date and time is broadcast digitally in many areas. Your TV can automatically set the time and date using this information. When this setting is enabled, you cannot manually set the date and time. To enable or disable automatic updates: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2.
6 Using the Other Menu Settings Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. Using this menu, you can: • Change the input source and rename inputs • Set the screen aspect ratio • Set up closed captions • Adjust the picture settings • Adjust the audio settings • Set the sleep timer • View a USB photo slideshow • Get system info or reset to factory defaults Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can be connected to your TV.
6 E321ME Customizing Input Names Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio When you have multiple devices connected to your TV, it can become difficult to remember the inputs to which they are connected. Your TV features the ability to customize the names of these inputs to make them easy to remember. (Custom names have a 10-character limit.) The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. Each mode changes the picture according to the content’s original format.
6 E321ME Screen Aspect Ratio Table Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 19
6 E321ME Setting Up Closed Captioning Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. 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. To activate or deactivate closed captions: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
6 E321ME Adjusting the Picture Settings Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the following settings: • Enable or disable the ambient light sensor • Change the picture mode • Adjust noise reduction • Adjust color temperature • Enable or disable color enhancement • Enable or disable adaptive luma • Enable or disable DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) • Reset the picture mode settings Enabling or Disabling the Ambient Light Sensor When enabled, the ambient light sensor detects the light levels in
6 E321ME Adjusting the Noise Reduction Setting Adjusting the Color Temperature Noise reduction diminishes artifacts such as “blockiness” or “pixellation”. When activated, the resulting picture usually has softer edges. Color temperature changes the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. To adjust the noise reduction setting: 1. Press the OK button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Picture and press OK. 3.
6 E321ME Enabling or Disabling Color Enhancement Enabling or Disabling DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) Color enhancement reduces oversaturation of some colors and improves flesh tones. Dynamic contrast ratio changes contrast according to displayed content for the best picture quality. To adjust this setting, Picture Mode must be set to Custom. To adjust this setting, Picture Mode must be set to Custom. To enable or disable the color enhancement setting: To enable or disable the DCR setting: 1.
6 E321ME Adjusting the Audio Settings Enabling or Disabling SRS TruVolume Using the Audio Settings menu, you can adjust the following: SRS TruVolume intelligently normalizes volume fluctuations during television commercials or channel changes. • Enable or disable SRS TruSurround HD™ • Enable or disable SRS TruVolume • Adjust the equalizer settings • Adjust bass and treble levels • Adjust speaker balance 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight SRS TruVolume.
6 E321ME Adjusting Bass and Treble Levels Enabling or Disabling the Built-In Speakers The bass and treble levels for your TV’s built-in speakers can be adjusted to your liking. Using this menu option, you can turn the built-in speakers on or off. This is often used when the TV is connected to a home audio system. To adjust the bass and treble levels, SRS TruSurround HD must be set to Off. To enable or disable the built-in speakers: 1. Press the OK button on the remote.
6 E321ME Resetting the Audio Settngs Setting the Sleep Timer To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings: 1. Press the OK button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Audio and press OK. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. 4. The TV displays “Are you sure you want to RESET Audio Settings to the factory defaults?” Use the Arrow buttons to highlight OK and press OK. 5. Press EXIT.
6 E321ME Viewing a USB Photo Slideshow Using the Photo Menu The Photo menu has several options: Your player features a USB port where you can connect and share a USB thumb drive containing your photos. • Browse Photos - Allows you to highlight and select a photo from the thumbnail gallery. • View Slideshow - Start a full-screen photo slideshow. • Sort by - Change the display order of photos. Choose Original, Title A-Z, Title Z-A, Oldest First, or Newest First.
6 E321ME Using the Modify Photo Menu Viewing System Info and Resetting to Factory Defaults This menu allows you to zoom in and out, mark your favorite photos, rotate photos, and see your image metadata. You can use the TV’s Help menu to: To open the Modify Photo menu: 1. When you are viewing a photo in fullscreen, press the OK button on the remote. The Modify Photo menu is displayed. 2.
E321ME 6 Restarting the Setup Wizard The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner. To access the Setup App: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed. 3. Highlight Start Setup Wizard and press OK. 4. Use the Number Pad to enter your parental PIN. If you have not yet set your PIN, enter 0000. 5.
A Troubleshooting & Technical Support Products 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 fix the issue using this troubleshooting guide. If, after using this troubleshooting guide, you are still experiencing an issue with your TV, contact VIZIO’s Support Department. Quality customer support and service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence.
A E321ME The picture is distorted. • Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV. Separate the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or flourescent lights. • Ensure all cables are securely attached. When I change input source, the display image changes size. • The TV remembers the viewing mode on each input source. If the viewing mode on the new input source differs from the one on the input source you switch from, the difference may be noticable.
B Specifications E321ME Screen Size: Diagonal Viewable: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 30.76 x 21.63 x 8.13” 30.76 x 19.51 x 3.29” 22.07 lbs 20.
C Limited Warranty ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.
D 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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