Vizio E3d470vx Lcd Hdtv User Manual

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Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio
The TV can display images in five different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, Panoramic, 
and Stretch. Each mode displays content according to the content’s original format.
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
Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content \
type. 
Areas in red will not be visible on your TV screen.  
						

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Changing	the	Screen	Aspect	Ratio
The TV can display images in four different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, and 
Stretch. Each mode displays the picture differently.
To change the screen aspect ratio:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
2.  Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the Wide icon. Press OK.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons to highlight your desired screen mode and  
press OK:
•	Wide	stretches	a	4:3	aspect	ratio	picture	to	the	edges	of	the	screen.	
Since	the	picture	is	being	stretched,	the	display	image	may	appear	
distorted.	If	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	with	black	bars	to	fit	the	screen.
•	 Normal	preserves	the	content’s	original	aspect	ratio.	Since	the	4:3	
aspect	ratio	is	not	large	enough	to	fill	the	TV’s	screen,	black	bars	are	
added	to	the	left	and	right	of	the	display	image.
•	 Panoramic	expands	the	display	image	to	fill	the	screen.	Images	may	
appear	wider	than	intended.	If	you	are	watching	widescreen	(1.85:1	
or	2.35:1)	content,	black	bars	will	still	appear	on	the	top	and	bottom	
of	the	display	image.	This	option	is	only	available	when	the	TV	is	
displaying	a	480i/480p	source.
•	 Stretch	expands	the	display	image	to	fill	the	screen.	Images	may	
appear	wider	than	intended.	If	you	are	watching	widescreen	(1.85:1	
or	2.35:1)	content,	black	bars	will	still	appear	on	the	top	and	bottom	
of	the	display	image.	This	option	is	only	available	when	the	TV	is	
displaying	a	720p/1080i/1080p	source.Setting Up Closed Captioning
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. 
The on-screen menu is displayed.
2.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight the CC icon and press OK. 
The Closed Caption menu is displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight the type of closed captions 
you wish to see:
•	Analog	Closed	Caption	for		
analog	(NTSC)	TV	channels.
•	 Digital	Closed	Caption	for		
digital	(ATSC)	TV	channels.
4.  After highlighting the type of closed 
captions you wish to see, use the Left/
Right Arrow buttons on the remote to 
select the caption channel you wish to 
display, then press EXIT.
Caption channels usually display different languages. For example, 
CC1 may display English captions and CC2 may display Spanish 
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Changing	the	Appearance	of	Digital	Closed	Captions
Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. 
To change the appearance of digital closed captions:
1. From the Closed Caption menu, use 
the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital 
CC Style.
2.  Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on 
the remote to select Custom, then 
press OK. The Digital CC Style menu 
appears.
3.  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on 
the remote to highlight the setting you 
wish to change, then use the Left/
Right Arrow buttons to change the 
setting:
•	Caption	Style	-	Choose	Auto	to	
keep	default	settings	or	Custom	to	
manually	change	each	setting.
•	 Text	Size	-	Adjust	the	size	of	the	
text.	
•	 Color	-	Change	the	color	of	the	
text.	
•	 Opacity	-	Change	the	transparency	of	the	text.
•	 BG	Color	-	Change	the	background	color.
•	 BG	Opacity	-	Change	the	transparency	of	the	background.
•	 Window	Color	-	Change	the	edge	color.
•	 Window	Opacity	-	Change	the	edge	type.
4.  When you are satisfied with the appearance of the closed  
captions, press the EXIT button on the remote.Activating the Sleep Timer
When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time.
To use the sleep timer:
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 Sleep Timer icon and 
press OK. The Sleep Timer menu is 
displayed.
3.  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons 
on the remote to highlight Timer 
and press OK. The Timers menu is 
displayed.
4.  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons 
on the remote to highlight the period 
of time after which you want the TV 
to turn off: 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 
minutes.
5.  Press OK, then press EXIT. 
 
   
						

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Adjusting the Picture Settings
Your TV 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 the TV Settings icon and 
press OK. The TV Settings menu is 
displayed.
3.  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on 
the remote to highlight Picture and 
press OK. The Picture Settings menu 
is displayed.
4.  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	various	
picture	settings	to	values	that	
will	produce	the	best	picture	
in	the	most	cases.	This	is	the	
recommended	setting.
•	 Movie	mode	sets	the	picture	settings	to	values	perfect	for	watching	a	
movie	in	a	dark	room.
•	 Game	mode	optimizes	the	picture	settings	for	displaying	game	
console	output.
•	 Vivid	mode	sets	the	picture	settings	to	values	that	produce	a	brighter,	
more	vivid	picture.	
•	 Football,	Golf,	Basketball,	and	Baseball	modes	optimize	the	picture	
settings	for	their	respective	sports.	Also	try	these	modes	for	other	
sports.
•	Custom	picture	mode	allows	you	to	manually	change	each	of	the	
picture	settings:
Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall 
brilliance of the picture. This option is not available unless Ambient 
Light Sensor is set to OFF. See 
Adjusting the Picture Size and 
Position on page 16
.
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 high, the picture may appear dark. When this setting is too 
low, the picture may appear faded or washed out. If the setting is 
too high or too low, detail may be difficult 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 
adjusting the flesh tones in the picture. If flesh appears too orange, 
reduce the level of color before adjusting tint.
Sharpness - Adjusts the edge sharpness of picture elements. It can 
be used to sharpen non-HD (high definition) content; however, it will 
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Adjusting	the	Picture	Size	and	Position
When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of 
the display image can be adjusted.
To adjust the picture size and position:
1. Ensure the input is set to HDMI or 
RGB.
2.  From the Picture Settings menu, use 
the Arrow buttons on the remote to 
highlight More, then press OK. 
3.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight Size & Position, then 
press OK. The Size & Position menu is 
displayed.
4.  Use the Arrow buttons to highlight 
the setting you wish to adjust, then 
press Left/Right Arrow to change the 
setting:
•	Auto	Adjust	-	Automatically	
adjusts	display	image	to	optimal	
size	and	position.	(RGB	input	only.)
•	 Horiz.	Position	-	Adjusts	the	
horizontal	(left/right)	position	of	the	
display	image.
•	 Vertical	Position	-	Adjusts	the	vertical	(up/down)	position	of	the	
display	image.
•	 Horizontal	Size	-	Adjusts	the	width	of	the	display	image.
•	 Vertical	Size	-	Adjusts	the	height	of	the	display	image.
•	 Fine	Tune	-	Adjusts	the	height	of	the	display	image.	(RGB	input	only.)
5.  When you have finished adjusting the color temperature, press the EXIT 
button on the remote. Adjusting	the	Color	Temperature
Adjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or “coolness” of the 
white areas of the picture.
To adjust the color temperature:
1. From the Picture Settings Menu, use 
the Arrow buttons to highlight More, 
then press OK.
2.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight Color Temperature, then 
press OK. The Color Temperature 
menu is displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight Color Temperature, then 
use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to 
change the color temperature preset:
•	Normal	is	optimized	for	television	
viewing.
•	 Cool	produces	a	blue-hued	
picture.
•	 Computer	optimizes	the	picture	
for	use	as	a	PC	monitor.
•	 Custom	allows	you	to	manually	change	each	of	the	color	temperature	
settings:
Red/Green/Blue Gain - Adjusts the amount of each color in the 
display.
Red/Green/Blue Offset - Adjusts the position of each color in the 
display.
4.  If you want to reset the color temperatures to the factory default settings, 
highlight Reset Color Temperature and press OK.
5.  When you have finished adjusting the color temperature, press the EXIT 
button on the remote.  
						

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Adjusting	the	Advanced	Picture	Settings
To adjust the advanced picture settings:
1. From the Picture Settings menu, use 
the Arrow buttons on the remote to 
highlight More, then press OK. 
2.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight Advanced Picture, then 
press OK. The Advanced Picture menu 
is displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons to highlight 
the setting you wish to adjust, then 
press Left/Right Arrow to change the 
setting:
•	Noise	Reduction	-	Diminishes	
artifacts	in	the	image	caused	by	
the	digitizing	of	image	motion	
content.	Select	Off,	Low,	Medium,	
or	High.
•	 Color	Enhancement	-	Reduces		
oversaturation	of	some	colors	and		
improves	flesh	tones.	Select	Off,		
Normal,	Rich	Color,	Green/Flesh,	and	Green/Blue.
•	 Adaptive	Luma	-	Adjusts	the	average	brightness	of	the	picture	to	
compensate	for	large	areas	of	brightness.	Select	Off,	Low,	Medium,	
Strong,	or	Extend.
•	 Film	Mode	-	Optimizes	the	picture	for	watching	film.	Select	Auto	or	Off.
•	 Backlight	Control	-	Select	Off,	DCR	(Dynamic	Contrast	Ratio),	or	OPC.
•	 Ambient	Light	Sensor	-	The	ambient	light	sensor	detects	the	light	
levels	in	the	room	and	automatically	adjusts	the	backlight	for	the	best	
picture.	Select	On	or	Off.
4.  When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the 
EXIT button on the remote.Resetting	the	Picture	Settings	
To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings:
1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight More, 
then press OK.
2.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, 
then press OK. The TV displays, “Are you sure you want to RESET Picture 
Settings to the factory defaults?”
3.  Highlight Ye s  and press OK.
4.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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Adjusting the Audio Settings
To adjust the audio 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 Audio and press OK. The 
Audio Settings menu is displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons to highlight 
the setting you wish to adjust, then 
press Left/Right Arrow to change the 
setting:
•	Balance	-	Adjusts	the	loudness	of	
the	audio	output	from	the	left	and	
right	speakers.
•	 Lip	Sync	-	Adjusts	the	synchroni-
zation	between	the	display	image	
and	the	accompanying	audio	
track.
•	 TV	Speakers	-	Turns	the	built-in	
speakers	on	or	off.
•	 Advanced	Audio	-	See	
Adjusting	the	Advanced	Audio	Settings	on	
page	18.
•	 Equalizer	Settings	-	Adjusts	the	boost	or	attenuation	of	different	
frequencies.	(This	setting	is	only	available	when	SRS	StudioSound	
HD	is	set	to	Standard.)	Change	the	equalizer	presets	by	selecting	
Flat,	Rock,	Pop,	Classical,	or	Jazz.	To	change	the	equalizer	settings	
yourself,	highlight	EQ	Mode	and	press	OK.	
•	 Reset	Audio	Mode	-	Restores	the	audio	settings	to	the	factory	
defaults.	See	
Resetting	the	Audio	Settings	on	page	19.
4.  When you have finished adjusting the audio settings, press the EXIT button 
on the remote.
Adjusting	the	Advanced	Audio	Settings
To adjust the advanced audio settings:
1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the 
Arrow buttons to highlight Advanced 
Audio, then press OK. The Advanced 
Audio menu is displayed.
2.  Use the Arrow buttons to highlight 
the setting you wish to adjust, then 
press Left/Right Arrow to change the 
setting:
•	SRS	StudioSound	HD	-	
StudioSound	 HD™	is	a	feature-rich	
surround	sound	solution	which	
delivers	an	immersive	surround	
sound	experience	from	the	TV’s	
internal	speakers.	Additionally,	
StudioSound	HD	completes	the	
entertainment	experience	by	
maintaining	a	steady	volume	
while	watching	programming	and	
movies,	providing	deep,	rich	bass,	
and	delivering	crisp	details	and	
clear,	intelligible	dialog.	Select	
Surround	or	Standard.
•	 SRS	TruVolume	-	TruVolume™	
intelligently	normalizes	volume	
fluctuations	due	to	television	
commercials	or	channel	changes.	
Select	On	or	Off.
•	 Digital	Audio	Out	-	Changes	the	type	of	processing	for	the	Optical	
output	when	connected	to	a	home	theater	audio	system.	Select	Dolby	
Digital,	PCM,	or	Off.
•	 Analog	Audio	Out	-	Sets	the	volume	control	properties	for	the	analog	
RCA	(red/white)	connectors	when	connected	to	a	home	theater	audio	
system.	Select	Variable	to	control	the	external	speakers’	volume	
from	the	TV’s	volume	controls,	or	select	Fixed	to	control	the	external	
speakers’	volume	from	your	home	theater	system	controls.
3.  When you have finished adjusting the advanced audio settings, press the 
EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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Resetting	the	Audio	Settings
To reset the audio settings to the factory default 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 Audio and press OK. The 
Audio Settings menu is displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. The 
TV displays, “Are you sure you want to RESET Audio Settings to the factory 
defaults?”
4.  Highlight Ye s  and press OK.
5.  Press the EXIT button on the remote. Using the Network Connection Menu
Your TV is internet-ready, featuring both an ethernet port and built-in high-speed 
802.11n.
Connecting	to	a	Wireless	Network
To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being broadcast:
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 Network icon and press 
OK. The Network Connection menu is 
displayed.
3.  If you do not see your wireless 
network displayed, highlight More 
Access Points and press OK. The 
More Access Points menu, which is a 
list of available wireless networks, is 
displayed.
4.  Highlight the name of your wireless 
network (this is the network’s SSID) 
and press OK.
5.  Using the QWERTY Keypad on 
the remote, enter your network’s 
password, then highlight Connect and 
press OK. (If you would like to use the 
on-screen keyboard instead, highlight 
Show Keyboard and press OK.)
6.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being 
broadcast:
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 Network icon and 
press OK. The Network Connection 
menu is displayed.
3.  Highlight Enter Access Point Name 
and press OK.
4.  Using the QWERTY Keypad on the 
remote, enter your network’s name 
(SSID), then highlight Connect and 
press OK. (If you would like to use the 
on-screen keyboard instead, highlight 
Show Keyboard and press OK.)
5.  Using the QWERTY Keypad on 
the remote, enter your network’s 
password, then highlight Connect and 
press OK. (If you would like to use the 
on-screen keyboard instead, highlight 
Show Keyboard and press OK.)
6.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.Changing	the	Advanced	Network	Settings
Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Set\
up 
feature.
To change advanced network settings:
1. From the Network Connection menu, 
highlight Manual Setup and press 
OK. The Change Settings menu is 
displayed.
2.  Use the Arrow and OK buttons to 
adjust each setting:
•	 DHCP	-	(Dynamic	Host	
Configuration	 Protocol)	This	setting	
must	be	turned	Off	to	change	any	
of	the	other	settings.
•	 IP	Address	-	The	IP	address	
assigned	to	the	TV.
•	 Subnet	Mask	-	The	subnet	mask.
•	 Default	Gateway	-	Your	network’s	
default	gateway	address.
•	 Pref.	DNS	Server	-	Your	preferred	
domain	name	server	address.
•	 Alt	DNS	Server	-	Your	alternate	domain	name	server	address.
3.  If you need the RJ45 (ethernet) MAC address or the Wireless MAC address 
to set up your network, these are displayed at the bottom of the Change 
Settings menu.
4.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.
Testing	Your	Network	Connection
To test your network connection:
1.  From the Network Connection menu, highlight Test Connection and press 
OK.
2.  The Test Connection screen displays the connection method, network 
name, signal strength, and download speed of your network connection.
3.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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Changing the TV Settings
Using the TV settings menu, you can:•	Change	the	input	source
•	 Set	up	the	TV	tuner
•	 Name	the	TV	inputs
•	 Set	up	parental	controls
•	 Change	the	on-screen	menu	language
•	 Set	the	time
•	 Adjust	the	CEC	settings
•	 Turn	the	VIZIO	logo	on	or	off
Changing	the	Input	Source
External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game console\
s 
can be connected to your TV. To display one of these devices on your TV, you 
must first change the input source in the on-screen menu.
For instructions on connecting external devices, see 
Connecting Your Devices on 
page 7
.
To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button 
on the remote.
To change the input device:
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 Input icon and press 
OK. The Input menu is displayed.
3.  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the input 
source you wish to display. Press OK, then press EXIT. Setting	the	Tuner	Mode
If you are using a device that is connected to the RF input, such as an external 
antenna or cable TV connection, you must set the tuner mode.
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 Settings icon and 
press OK. The TV Settings menu is 
displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight Tuner Settings and press 
OK. The Tuner Settings menu is 
displayed.
4.  Highlight Tuner Mode and press OK. 
The Tuner Mode menu is displayed.
5.  Highlight Antenna or Cable and press 
OK.
6.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.