Vizio E50X-E1, E50-E1, E43-E2 User Manual

USER MANUAL

Model E43-E2, E50-E1, & E50x-E1

Safet ertificatio

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And congratulations on your new VIZIO Display.

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WHEN READING THIS MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

our	isp a	is designed and anu actured to operate within defined
design	i its	isuse a resu t in e ectric shoc or fire To pre ent

your Display from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your Display. Read the following safety instructions before operating your Display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

•To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch

off the power e ore connecting other co ponents to our

Display.

•Read these instructions.

•Keep these instructions.

•Heed all warnings.

•Follow all instructions.

•Do not use this apparatus near water.

•Clean only with dry cloth.

•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers sto es or other apparatus inc uding a p ifiers that produce heat.

•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

pro ided or our sa et I the pro ided p ug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where the e it	ro the apparatus
• On use attach	ents accessories specified the anu acturer

•Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

ta e specified the anu acturer or so d with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

•e er a ser icing to ua ified ser ice personne Ser icing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has een e posed to rain or oisture does not operate nor a or has been dropped.

•Unplug the power cord before cleaning your Display.

•When moving your Display from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the housing.

ait e ore turning on our isp a to a oid causing fire e ectric shock, or component damage.

•A distance of at least three feet should be maintained between your Display and any heat source, such as a radiator, heater,

o en a p ifier etc o not insta	our isp a		c ose to s		o e
Operating our isp a c ose to s	o e or	oisture		a	cause fire
or electric shock.
• S ots and openings in the ac and otto		o	the ca	inet

are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of your Display and to protect it from overheating, be sure these

openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place your Display in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

•Never push any object into the slots and openings on your Display cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of your

isp a oing so cou d short circuit parts causing a fire or e ectric shock. Never spill liquids on your Display.

•Your Display should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

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•Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your Display. This may compromise the integrity of the display. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.

•	The power cord		ust e rep aced when using different o tage
	than the	o tage specified For ore in or ation contact our
	dealer.
•	hen connected to a power out et power is a wa s owing into
	your Display. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
•	The ightning ash with arrowhead s			o within an e ui atera
	triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
	un-isolated, dangerous voltage within the inside of your Display
	that a	e o su	cient agnitude to constitute a ris o e ectric

shock to persons.

•o not o er oad power strips and e tension cords O er oading can resu t in fire or e ectric shoc

•The wall socket should be installed near your Display and easily accessible.

•Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your Display.

An other o tage than the specified o tage a 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.

•Unplug your Display during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect your Display from damage due to power surges.

•Do not attempt to repair or service your Display yourself.

Opening or re	o ing the ac co er	a e pose	ou to high
voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required,
contact our dea er and re er a ser icing to ua ified ser ice
personnel.
• WARNING: eep our isp a awa ro		oisture	o not e pose
your Display to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into your
Display, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous
use in this case	a resu t in fire or e ectric shoc

•Do not use your Display if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair your Display yourself.

•Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If your Display is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components

may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of your Display

acause fire or e ectric shoc

•Do not install your Display in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating your Display in environments with heavy

dust or high hu idit

a cause fire or e ectric shoc

•Follow instructions for moving your Display. Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your Display.

•When unplugging your Display, hold the AC/DC power adapter, not the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires

inside the cord and cause fire or e ectric shoc	hen	our
isp a wi not e used or an e tended period o	ti	e unp ug
the power cord.

•To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.

•Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the

re ote contro or in ure the operator o not e pose atteries to e cessi e heat such as sunshine fire or the i e

•If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer:

-The power cord fails or frays.

-Liquid sprays or any object drops into your Display.

our isp a is e posed to rain or other oisture

-Your Display is dropped or damaged in any way.

-The performance of your Display changes substantially.

• This apparatus sha not e e posed to dripping or sp ashing and no o ects fi ed with i uids such as ases sha e p aced on the apparatus.

•The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

•	CAUTION - These ser icing instructions are or use						ua ified
	service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
	perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating
	instructions un ess		ou are		ua ified to do so
•	The ightning	ash with arrowhead s				o within an e	ui atera
	triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
	uninsu ated A		O S	O TA within the products
	enc osure that	a	e o	su	cient	agnitude to constitute a ris

of electrical shock to persons.

•WARNING: posure to oud sounds can da age our hearing

causing hearing oss and tinnitus ringing or u	ing in the ears
with continued e posure to oud noises ears	a eco e

accustomed to the sound level, which may result in permanent damage to hearing without any noticeable discomfort.

•Install the Display where it cannot be pulled, pushed or knocked over.

•Do not allow children to hang onto the product.

• Store the accessories re ote atteries etc in a ocation sa e out of the reach of children.

•The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than two years of age.

•WARNING: Never place a television set in an unstable location. A television set may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.

•Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

•Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television set.

•Only using furniture that can safely support the television set

•Ensuring the television set is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

•	ot p acing the te e ision set on ta urniture or e a p e
	cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture
	and the television set to a suitable support.

•Not placing the television set on cloth or other materials that may be located between the television set and the supporting furniture.

•Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television set or its controls.

• sI our e isting te e ision set is eing retained and re ocated the same considerations as above should be applied.

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Table Of Contents

Getting to Know Your Display .....................................	6
Front Panel ...............................................................................	6
Rear Panel.................................................................................	7
Replacing the Batteries............................................................	9
Completing First-Time Setup.......................................	10
Navigating the On-Screen Menu.............................................	11
Changing the Input Source......................................................	11
Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio..........................................	12
Adjusting the Picture Settings .................................................	13
Adjusting More Picture Settings...........................................	14
Adjusting the Color Temperature ........................................	14
Adjusting the Picture Mode Edit Settings ............................	15
Saving a Custom Picture Mode ............................................	15
Locking/ Unlocking a Custom Picture Mode .......................	15
Deleting a Custom Picture Mode .........................................	16
Resetting a Picture Mode......................................................	16
Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings ......................................	17
Adjusting the Audio Settings ...................................................	20
Changing the Equalizer Settings ..........................................	20
Adjusting the network Settings...............................................	21
Setting Timers ..........................................................................	23
Setting the Sleep Timer.........................................................	23
Setting the Auto Power Off Feature.....................................	23
Renaming Devices on the Input Menu ...................................	24
Changing the SYSTEM Settings................................................	25

Checking for System Updates ..............................................	25
Viewing System Information ................................................	25
Setting the Time and Local Settings.....................................	25
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language...........................	26
Adjusting the CEC Settings ...................................................	26
Adjusting the Power Mode ...................................................	26
Turning the Power Indicator On or Off................................	27
Changing the Display Name .................................................	27
Managing Mobile Devices.....................................................	27
Using the Reset & Admin Menu ..............................................	28
Restoring the Display to Factory Default Settings ..............	28
Using the Info Window ............................................................	29
Troubleshooting & Technical Support........................	30
Specifications ...............................................................	34
Regulatory Information ...............................................	37
Limited Warranty .........................................................	38
Limited Warranty Mexico ............................................	40
Legal Information.........................................................	42

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Getting to Know Your Display

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REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR

When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.

The power indicator ashes on when the isp a	turns on then goes out a ter se era seconds
To eep the power indicator on as ong as the	isp a is on see Turning the Power Indicator On or Off

FRONT PANEL

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Ethernet - Connect an Ethernet cable to modem/ router.
USB onnect a	S	thu	dri e to p a	photo usic or ideo
RCA Audio Out	onnect an		A audio de ice such as sound ar
Optical Audio Out		onnect an optica		SP IF audio de ice such as a ho e audio recei er

Components onnect a co ponent or co posite de ices

USB	onnect a S thu	dri e to p a ideos
HDMI	onnect an	I de ice

Power Press to turn on the isp a Press and ho d to turn the isp a off

Volume Press to increase or decrease the isp a o u e e e

Note: The i age shown here is or i ustrati e purposes on The actua nu er o ports and their ocations a

Input - Press to access the input menu.

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		E43-E2	E50-E1	E50x-E1
	Screw Si e
	o e Pattern	200 mm (V)	200 mm (V)	200 mm (V)
		x 200 mm (H)	x 200 mm (H)	x 200 mm (H)
	eight w o Stand	21.01 lb	26.68 lb	26.68 lbs
		(9.53 kg)	(12.10 kg)	(12.10 kg)

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USING THE REMOTE

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1.Power - Turn T on or Off

2.Input - Change the currently displayed input.

3.Exit - Close the on-screen menu.

4.	Menu -	isp a the on screen enu
5.	Arrows -	a igate the on screen enu
6.	OK / Enter - Se ect the high ighted option onfir channe or
	passcode entered using the number pad.
7.	Back - o to the pre ious on screen enu

8.Info isp a the in o window

9.Volume Up/Down - Increase or decrease the oudness o the audio

10.Closed Captions - Open the closed caption menu.

11.PIC - Opens the picture mode menu.

12.Wide - Change the display mode.

13.Channel Up/Down - Not supported on this model.

14.Mute - Turn the audio on or off

15.Last - Not supported on this model.

16.Number Pad - Not supported on this model.

17.Link - Launches pair with the VIZIO SmartCast App.

18.Dash - Not supported on this model.

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Replacing the Batteries

1.	e	o e the	atter	co er	pressing down on the arrow ar ings and
	sliding out.
2.	Insert two		atteries into the re			ote contro		a e sure that the		and
	s	o s on the atteries			atch the and			s	o s inside the	atter
	compartment.
3.	ep ace the		atter	co er
	In many places batteries cannot be thrown away or discarded with household
	waste P ease ensure ou proper dispose o							our	atteries consistent with the
	aws and or regu ations where					ou i e For		ore in or ation p ease isit www
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REMOTE CONTROL

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Completing First-Time Setup

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The first time you turn on the Display, you can chose how to setup your VIZIO SmartCast™ Display.

Complete Setup with the VIZIO SmartCast™ App (recommended):

Download the free		VIZIO	SmartCast™	App	on	your smartphone
or tablet	to set up your VIZIO display. Use				your phone to power
on your	display,	adjust	the volume,	switch		inputs, play and

control streaming content from your iOS or Android device.

Go to http://www.vizio.com/setup to get started.

-OR- Complete Setup with the IR Remote:

Use the included IR remote to manually set up your display. The VIZIO SmartCast™ App is still VIZIO’s recommended setup

method.	Please note that	a mobile device		(not	included) is still
re uired	to cast content	ro	apps i e	et i	and ouTu e

Before you begin the first-time setup:

• our isp a shou d e insta ed and the power cord shou d be connected to an electrical outlet.

• our de ices shou d e connected

•If you have a wireless network, have the network password ready.

•If you are connecting to your network with an Ethernet cable, connect it to the Ethernet port on the Display.

Setup with the VIZIO SmartCast™ App

1.Download the free VIZIO SmartCast™ App on to your mobile device and launch the app.

2.Pair your mobile device to your display.

3.Follow the instructions your mobile device and display screen to complete setup.

iOS Device Paring:

a.Select Get Started.

b. o d our o i e de ice ne t to the I IO ogo on our isp a

Android Device Pairing:

Note the Wi-Fi setup name on the top corner of your Display.

a.Select Get Started and Select your preferred language.

b.Select your Display name from the list shown on your device.

Setup with the IR Remote

1.Press the OK/Play key on your IR remote during the initial setup screen.

2.Use the Arrow Keys and the OK/

P a utton to se ect and confir settings.

3.Follow the instruction on the screen to complete setup.

Note: The i ages shown here are or i ustrati e purposes on and a e su ect to change The actua on screen i age and te t a ar depending on the ode

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Input Name

Using the On-Screen Menu

Your Display features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote. To open the on-screen menu, press

From this menu, you can:	the MENU button on the remote.

•Adjust the Picture settings

	•	Adjust the Audio settings	Display Settings
	•	Adjust the Network settings	Picture
	• Setting the Sleep Timers		Audio
			Network
	• Name and adjust Inputs
			Timers
	•	Open Closed Caption menu	Inputs
	•	Adjust System settings	CC Closed Captions
			System

• Access the user manual	User Manual

Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu option, and press the OK button to select that option.

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CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE

External devices such as DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and video game consoles can be connected to your Display. To use one of these de ices with our isp a ou ust first change the input source using the Input menu.

To change the input source:

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote. The Input menu is displayed.

2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons or the INPUT button on the remote to highlight the input you wish to view and press OK. The selected input is displayed.

Change Input

CAST	HDMI-1	HDMI-2	HDMI-3	COMP

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CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO

The isp a can disp a i ages in fi e different odes or a

Stretch, Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom. Each mode displays the picture different

Some programs have black bars on the top or sides of the picture so that the picture keeps its original shape. Examples include wide-screen movies and older television programs.

To change the screen aspect ratio:

1.Press the WIDE button on the remote.

2.Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the aspect ratio you wish to view and press OK.

•Normal preserves the content’s original aspect ratio and size.

•Standard Definition (480i and 480p—old Display

programs) - Since the 4:3 aspect ratio is not large enough to fi the isp a s screen ac ars are added to the e t and right of the display image.

•720p HD - Fills a 720p screen.

•1080p and 1080i HD - Fills a 1080p or 1080i screen.

•	Stretch e pands a widescreen i age to fi the screen ro
	top to bottom and stretches it half as much from right to
	left. Figures appear tall and thin.
•	Standard efinition ot a ai a e

•720p HD - If you are watching widescreen 1.85:1 content,

the i age wi fi the screen ith	widescreen
content one si th o the i age is cut off	the e t and
right sides of the screen.
• 1080p and 1080i - Not available.

•Panoramic stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to the left and right edges of the screen. The center of the image is 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.

•Standard Definition (480i and 480p) - Fills the screen from the left to right edges.

•720p - Not available.

•1080p and 1080i - Not available.

•Wide stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to the edges of the screen. Since the picture is being stretched, the display image

a appear distorted figures appear short and at I the program is already formatted for widescreen viewing (1.85:1 or 2.35:1), then black bars will appear on the top and bottom of the display image.

•Zoom expands images evenly in all directions (33% taller and

	wider with ac ars to fit the screen A	p i age wi
fi a	p screen

•Standard Definition - Not available.

•720p HD - Fills a 720p screen

•1080p and 1080i - Not available.

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Normal

Panoramic

Wide

Zoom

Note: Aspect ratio settings may vary by Input source.

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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS

Your Display display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.

To adjust the picture 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 Picture and press OK. The PICTURE menu is displayed.

3.Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture Mode, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the picture mode:

•Standard mode sets the picture settings to the default settings.

•Calibrated mode sets the picture settings to values ideal for watching Display in a brightly-lit room.

•Calibrated Dark mode sets the picture settings to values ideal for watching Display in a dark room.

•Vivid mode sets the picture settings to values that produce a brighter, more vivid picture.

Picture						Back
Picture Mode				Calibrated
Auto Brightness Control						Off
Backlight						90
Brightness						50
Contrast						50
Color						50
Tint						0
Sharpness						20
More Picture
Picture Mode Edit
Color Calibration

•Game mode reduces throughput delays and optimizes the picture settings for displaying game console output.

•Computer mode optimizes the picture settings for displaying computer output.

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4.To manually change each of the picture settings, use the Up/ Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight that picture setting, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to adjust the setting:

•Auto Brightness Control - The auto brightness control detects the light levels in the room and automatically adjusts the

backlight for the best picture. Select , Low, Medium, or

High.

• Backlight Ad usts the rightness to affect the o era brilliance of the picture. Backlight cannot be adjusted when starting from some picture modes.

•Brightness - Adjusts the black level of the picture. When this setting is too low, the picture may be too dark to distinguish details. When this setting is too high, the picture may appear faded or washed out.

•Contrast - Adjusts the white level of the picture. When this setting is too low, the picture may appear dark. When this setting is too high, the picture may appear faded or washed

out I the setting is too high or too ow detai a e di cu t to distinguish in dark or bright areas of the picture.

•Color - Adjusts the intensity of the picture colors.

•Tint - Adjusts the hue of the picture. This setting is useful in

ad usting the esh tones in the picture I esh appears too orange, reduce the level of color before adjusting tint.

•Sharpness - Adjusts the edge sharpness of picture elements.

It can e used to sharpen non high definition content however, it will not produce detail that does not otherwise exist.

5. hen ou ha e finished ad usting the picture settings press the EXIT button on the remote.

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