Vizio E551VA User manual

E551VA - QUICK START GUIDE
55” CLASS LCD HDTV

PACKAGE CONTENTS
VIZIO LCD HDTV with Base
1
Remote Control with
Batteries
User Manual and
Quick Start Guide
Cleaning Cloth

USING THE REMOTE
Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off.
Input: Change the input device.
App Launchers: Launch the VIA App pictured on the button.
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.
Arrow: Navigate the on-screen menu and episode guide.
OK: Select highlighted menu option.
Guide: Display the Info Window.
Back: Go to the previous on-screen menu options.
VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps.
Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. With each press of the button,
the channel will increase or decrease by one.
Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TV’s audio.
V Button: Start VIA Internet Apps.
Mute: Turn the sound off or on. When mute is activated, the
TV’s audio is turned off.
Last: Return to the channel last viewed.
Number Pad: Use the number pad to manually enter a channel.
Dash (-): Use with number pad to manually enter a digital
sub-channel. (For example, 18-4 or 18-5.)
Wide: Switch between display modes.
QWERTY Keypad: Enter letters and numbers.
QWERTY KeypadArrow VIA Shortcuts
Power/Standby
A/V Controls
Info
Menu
Arrow
Channel Up/Down
Last
Number Pad
Wide
Mute
Volume Up/Down
OK
Exit
Input
GuideBack
V Button
Dash (-)
CC
VIA Shortcuts
App Launchers
Battery
Compartment
IMPORTANT: Do not cover this area. This is the transmitter.

INSTALLING THE BASE
1
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 carpet, rug, or blanket.
2
Push the base onto the stand neck.

3
Insert and tighten the 4 included thumbscrews.
4
Be sure each thumbscrew is completely tightened, then fold
down the tabs so that they are flush with the bottom of the base.
Move the TV with attached base into an upright position and
place on a flat, level, and stable surface.

FIRST-TIME SETUP
2
Connect the power cord to the back of the TV.
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
1
Remove the battery cover by pressing gently and sliding away
from the remote.
Insert the batteries. The +and -symbols on the batteries
must correspond to the +and -symbols inside the battery
compartment.
Replace the battery cover by gently sliding it back into place.

If you have an external antenna or a cable connection that
extends from a wall outlet, connect it to the TV with an
RF/Coaxial cable.
If you have a high-speed internet connection and would like to
connect the TV with an ethernet cable, connect it to the back of
the TV as shown.
4
Turn the TV on by pressing the Power/Standby button on the
remote.
The Setup App is displayed.
Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Home Mode Setup and press OK.
3Back of TV

5
Use the OK and Arrow Up/Down buttons on the remote to read
and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Yahoo! TV
Widgets.
When you are finished, highlight Next and press OK.
6
Select the name of your wireless network from the list of
available networks and press OK.
Enter your network key using the on-screen keyboard, then
highlight Connect and press OK.
If the TV is connected to your network with
an ethernet cable, you will not see this screen.

7
Enter your First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, ZIP Code, and
E-mail Address using the QWERTY keypad on the remote or the
on-screen keyboard.
Highlight Next and press OK.
8
Answer the on-screen questions about your TV connection using
the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote.
When you have finished the channel scan, highlight Exit to Live
TV and press OK.
The First-Time Setup is complete.

CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES
1
Ensure your device has one of the above ports.
Turn your device and the TV off.
Connect your devices using the connection chart on the next
page. This chart shows the most common connections. If you
would like to see additional connection options, see Connecting
Your Devices in the user manual.
HDMI
Component
Composite AV
VIZIO RECOMMENDS
To get the best high-resolution picture and sound on your new
VIZIO TV, connect your devices with an HDMI cable.
VIZIO High Speed HDMI Cables are manufactured to produce
the best picture on VIZIO TVs and feature:
•1080p and for full HD video and future Ultra-HD video
•Great flexibility for thin wall mounts
•Stays securely connected at sharp angles
•Limited lifetime warranty
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