Vizio E241i-A1 HDTV User Manual

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Installing the TV on a Wall
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:
Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent 
injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you.
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Screw Size: M4 M4
Screw Pitch: 0.70mm 0.70mm
Screw Length: 10mm 12mm
Hole Pattern: 100mm (V) x 100mm (H) 100mm (V) x 100mm (H)
Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the 
weight of the TV. After you have determined that you have the 
correct mount for your TV, you can begin the installation.
To install yovur TV on a wall:
1 . Disconnect any cables connected to your TV.
2 .  Place the TV face-down on a clean, flat, stable surface. 
Be sure the surface is clear of debris that can scratch or 
damage  the TV.
3 .  Remove the base by loosening and removing the screws.
4 .  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.
3 .  Insert the two(2) included rubber feet over the screws as 
shown and press firmly to secure them.  
 
When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level 
surface.     
						

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Controls and Connections
Ethernet - Connect ethernet cable from home network.
Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or 
antenna. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, 
such as home audio receiver.
Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such 
as sound bar.
Component/Compsite - Connect component or 
composite device. USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, 
or video.
HDMI - Connect HDMI device.
REAR PAnEl
RGB - Connect VGA cable from PC.
PC Audio In - Connect 3.5mm audio cable from PC. 
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.  
						

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POWER - Turn TV off or on.MEnU - Open the on-screen menu.CHAnnEl UP/DOWn - Change the channel.
VOlUME UP/DOWn - Increase or decrease volume level.
InPUT - Change input source.
SIDE P
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INPUT
MENU
CH
CH
VOL
VOL  
						

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Front Panel
REMOTE SEnSOR & POWER InDICATOR  
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.
FROnT P AnEl  
						

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remote Control
InPut 
Change the currently-displayed input.
arrow  
Navigate the on-screen menu.
exIt 
Close the on-screen menu.Closed CaPtIons
 
Open the closed caption menu.
a/V Controls 
Control USB media player.
wIde 
Switch the display mode.
mute 
Turn the audio off or on.
BaC
k 
Go to the previous on-screen menu. Power
 
Turn TV on or off.
menu
 
Display the on-screen menu.
InFo  
Display the info window.
d
ash
 
Use with number pad to manually 
enter a digital sub-channel. (For 
example, 18-4 or 18-5.) Channel uP/down
 
Change the channel. GuIde
 
Display the info window.
last 
Return to the channel last viewed.
numBer Pad 
Manually enter a channel.
Volume uP/down 
Increase or decrease loudness of  
the audio.
ok 
Select the highlighted menu option.
V Button 
Open the VIA dock.
aPP launCher 
Quickly launch the pictured app.
REMOTE COnTROl             
						

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Replacing the Batteries
1 . Remove the battery cover.
2 .  Insert two 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.  
						

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Connecting Your  Devices
ConneCting A DeviCe
BETTER
COMPONENT CABLE• ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080P)* • STEREO AUDIO
BEST
HDMI CABLE• DIGITAL 
•  HD VIDEO (1080p)* 
• HD AUDIO
GOOD
AV CABLE
• ANALOG 
• VIDEO (480i)* 
• STEREO AUDIO
* Maximum Resolution
Game Console
Cable/Satellite Box
DVD/Blu-ray Player
Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 
1 . 
Verify that your device has a video port that matches an 
available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc).
2 .  Turn the TV and your device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and 
the device.
4 .  Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match 
the connection you used (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, etc).
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.    
						

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HDMi CABLe
HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface 
that delivers both dazzling quality and 
unmatched ease of use. HDMI technology 
transmits crystal-clear digital video along with 
multi-channel surround audio. HDMI-connected 
devices have the ability to automatically adjust 
themselves for optimal viewing.
CoMPonent CABLe
Component cables are designed to carry high 
definition video signals along with additional 
audio connections. Colors are delivered with 
color information split up three different ways 
over three connectors for video (separated into 
Red, Blue and Green signals) and the left and 
right audio connectors (Red and White).
Av CABLe
AV cables (or Composite cables) are the 
traditional way of connecting your devices to 
your TV. Video signals are sent over the yellow 
connector while audio is sent over the red and 
white connectors.
GOODBETTER
HDMI
COMPONENT VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
Y LR
RLPr/Cr Pb/Cb Y HDMI
• HD Video Resolutions up   
to 1080P
•  HD Audio
•  Digital Connection
•  Audio and Video Signals
• 
HD Video Resolutions up   
to 1080p
•  Analog Connection
•  Audio and Video Signals
• 
Video Resolutions up to 480i
•  Analog Connection
•  Audio and Video Signals
BEST
CONNECTING A DEVICE - A UDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES  
						

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ConneCting An AuDio DeviCe
Home Audio Receiver
VIZIO Sound Bar
Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver 
or sound bar. 
1 . 
Verify that your device has a video port that matches an 
available port on the TV (Optical, 3.5mm, etc).
2 .  Turn the TV and your audio device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and 
the device.
4 .  Turn the TV and your device on.
GOOD
RCA CABLE• ANALOG STEREO CONNECTION • 2.0 CHANNEL
BETTER
OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE• PCM STREAM • DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 CHANNEL • DTS 5.1 CHANNEL
BEST
HDMI CABLE• CFC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION • 2.0-5.1 DIGITAL AUDIO • PCM, DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL
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.   
						

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HDMi CABLe
HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital 
multi-channel surround audio through a single 
HDMI cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled 
(ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already 
connected HDMI cable, eliminating the need 
for a separate audio cable. See 
Connecting an 
Audio Device - ARC
 on page 15.
oPtiCAL/SPDiF CABLe
Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as 
pulses of light through a cable made of plastic 
fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted 
between devices.
RCA oR 3.5MM CABLe
AV cables (or Composite cables) are the 
traditional way of connecting your devices to 
your audio device. Audio signals are sent over 
the red and white or 3.5mm connectors.
GOODBETTER
•  CFC 2-way Communication   
(Auto setup)
•  PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital
•  2.0-5.1 Scaleable Lossless   
Digital Audio Connection
•  Audio and Video Signals
• 
PCM Stream (Lossless)
•  Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel
•  DTS 5.1 Channel
•  Digital Connection
•  Audio Signal Only
• 
Quality Stereo Connection
•  2.0 Channel
•  Analog Connection
•  Audio Signal Only
BEST
HDMI
COMPONENT VIDEO
L R
Optical/SPDIF HDMI
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIOANALOG AUDIO/
HEADPHONE JACK
3.5mm
CONNECTING AN A UDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES