Vizio E3d470vx Lcd Hdtv User Manual

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Scanning	for	Channels
Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated informatio\
n, 
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.
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 Settings icon and 
press OK. The TV Settings menu is 
displayed.
3.  Highlight Auto Channel Scan and 
press OK. The auto channel scan 
begins.
4.  Wait until the channel scan is 100% 
complete. Highlight Done and press 
OK.
5.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.Adding	New	Channels
Occasionally, you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of 
channels. You can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog 
Channel options.
To add a range of new channels:
1. From the Settings menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. The Partial 
Channel Search menu is displayed.
2.  Highlight Scan Mode and select the type of channel you are adding: 
Analog/Digital, Analog, or Digital.
3.  Highlight From Channel and enter the channel from which you want to 
begin the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel.)
4.  Highlight To Channel and enter the channel to which you want to end the 
scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the channel.)
5.  Highlight Start and press OK. The partial channel search begins.
6.  Wait until the partial channel search is 100% complete. Highlight Done and 
press OK.
7.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.
To add a single new analog channel:
1.  From the Settings menu, highlight Add 
Analog Channel. The Add Analog 
Channel menu is displayed.
2.  Highlight Enter Channel # and use the 
Number Pad on the remote to enter 
the number of the channel you are 
adding.
3.  Highlight Add Channel and press OK. 
The TV scans for the channel. 
4.  When the TV is done scanning for the 
channel, press the EXIT button on the 
remote.  
						

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Skipping	Channels
After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak 
to watch comfortably. There may also be some channels you do not want to view. 
You can remove these channels from the TV’s memory with the Skip Channel 
feature.
Channels that have been removed with the Skip Channel feature can 
still be viewed if the channel is entered using the Number Pad. If 
you wish to completely block a channel from being viewed, use the 
parental controls. See 
Using the Parental Controls on page 24.
To remove a channel:
1.  From the Settings menu, highlight Skip 
Channel. The Skip Channel menu is 
displayed.
2.  For each channel you wish to remove, 
use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on 
the remote to highlight the channel and 
press OK. An X appears to the right of 
each channel you select.
3.  When you have selected all of the 
channels you wish to remove, press 
the EXIT button on the remote.
Changing	the	Audio	Language
Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one 
language. The TV’s MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) feature allows you to 
listen to audio in your preferred language.
Not all programs are broadcast in multiple languages. The MTS 
feature only works when the program being viewed is being 
broadcast in the language you select.
To use the Analog MTS feature:
1.  From the Settings menu, highlight 
Tuner and press OK. The Tuner menu 
is displayed.
2.  Highlight Analog MTS and press OK.
3.  Select Mono, Stereo, or SAP 
(secondary audio programming). Press 
OK.
4.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.
To use the Digital MTS feature:
1.  From the Settings menu, highlight 
Tuner and press OK. The Tuner menu 
is displayed.
2.  Highlight Digital MTS and press OK.
3.  Select your preferred language: 
English, French, or Spanish. Press 
OK.
4.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.   
						

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Using	the	Parental	Controls
The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain 
channels or programs without a password.
Accessing	the	Parental	Controls	Menu
To access the Parental Controls menu:
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 Settings icon and 
press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Parental Controls and 
press OK. 
4.  Enter your parental passcode. If you have not set a passcode, enter the 
default, 0000. The Parental Controls menu is displayed.
To set a custom parental passcode, see Changing the Parental 
Control Passcode
 on page 25. Enabling	or	Disabling	Program	Ratings
To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program 
Rating feature.
To enable or disable the Program Rating feature:
1. 
From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Rating Enable and press OK. 
The Rating Enable menu is displayed.
2.  Select On or Off  and press OK.
Locking	and	Unlocking	Channels
When a channel is locked, it will be inaccessible. Locking a channel is \
a good way 
to prevent children from viewing inappropriate material.
To lock or unlock a channel:
1.  From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Channel Locks and press OK. 
The Channel Locks menu is displayed.
2.  Highlight the channel you want to lock or unlock and press OK.
3.  When a channel is locked, the Lock icon appears locked. The channel is 
not accessible unless the parental passcode is entered.
4.  When a channel is unlocked, the Lock icon appears unlocked. The 
channel is accessible.  
						

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Blocking	and	Unblocking	Content	by	Rating
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 m\
ay wish 
to block certain programs from being viewed.
When this is the case, you can use the TV’s Rating Block feature to block content 
based on its rating.
For a list of content ratings and their definitions, visit  
www.tvguidelines.org.
To block or unblock content by its rating:
1.  From the Parental Controls menu, highlight the content type you want to 
adjust and press OK: 
 
USA - TV - USA television program broadcasts. 
 
USA - Movie - USA movie broadcasts. 
 
CAN - English - Canadian English television program broadcasts. 
 
CAN - French - Canadian French television program broadcasts.
2.  For each rating type you want to block or unblock, use the Up/Down and 
Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the rating type and 
press OK. 
3.  When the rating type is blocked, the Lock icon appears locked. Content 
with this rating cannot be viewed.
4.  When the rating type is unblocked, the Lock icon appears unlocked. 
Content with this rating can be viewed.
5.  If you want to block all unrated content, highlight Block Unrated Shows 
and use the Arrow buttons on the remote to select On.
6.  When you are finished adjusting the rating level blocks, press the EXIT 
button on the remote. Changing	the	Parental	Control	Passcode
If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to prevent 
children from accessing inappropriate material.
1. 
From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Change PIN and press OK. The 
Change PIN menu is displayed.
2.  In the New Pin field, use the Number Pad on the remote to enter your new 
4-digit parental control passcode.
3.  In the Confirm Pin field, use the Number Pad on the remote to re-enter 
your new 4-digit parental control passcode.
4.  Write down your new parental control passcode and save it in a secure 
location.
5.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.
Resetting	the	Content	Locks
To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings:
1.  From the Parental Controls menu, highlight RESET LOCKS and press OK. 
The TV displays, “Are you sure you want to RESET ALL LOCKS SETTINGS 
to the factory defaults?”
2.  Highlight Ye s  and press OK.  
						

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Changing	the	Names	of	the	Inputs
To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your 
TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if you have a DVD player connected 
to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player”.
To change the name of an input:
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 Settings icon and 
press OK. The TV Settings menu is 
displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight Name Input and press OK. 
The Name Input menu is displayed.
4.  Highlight Input Source and press OK. 
Highlight the input you want to rename 
and press OK.
5.  If you would like to use a preset input 
label, highlight Input Labels and press 
OK. Highlight the input label you want 
to use and press OK. 
 
If you would like to name the input 
yourself, highlight the field below Input 
Labels and enter your custom label 
using the on-screen keyboard and 
press OK. (If you would like to use the 
on-screen keyboard instead, highlight 
Show Keyboard and press OK.)
6.  When you have finished naming your input, press the EXIT button on the 
remote.Changing	the	On-Screen	Menu	Language
Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages.
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 Settings icon and 
press OK. The Settings menu is 
displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight Menu Language and 
press OK. The Menu Language menu 
is displayed.
4.  Highlight your preferred language 
(English, French, or Spanish) and 
press OK. 
5.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.
 
   
						

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Setting	the	Time	Zone
To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO button, set the 
TV’s time zone:
To have the TV display the correct time, you must be connected to 
the internet via an Ethernet cable or a wireless network.
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 Settings icon and 
press OK. The Settings menu is 
displayed.
3.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight Time & Local Settings 
and press OK. The Time & Local 
Settings menu is displayed.
4.  Highlight Time Zone and press OK. 
The Time Zone menu is displayed.
5.  Highlight your time zone and press  OK.
6.  Highlight Daylight Savings and press 
OK. The Daylight Savings menu is 
displayed. Choose On if daylight 
savings is in effect, or Off  if it is not.
7.  Highlight Postal Code. Enter your 
ZIP code using the keypad on the 
remote, then press OK. The ZIP code 
information is often used by VIA 
Apps to give you the most accurate 
location-based information, such as 
weather or news.
8.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.
Adjusting	the	CEC	Settings
The CEC function on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices 
with the included remote without any additional programming.  
Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device’s user manual 
for details.
To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings:
9.  Press the MENU button on the remote. 
The on-screen menu is displayed.
10.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight the Settings icon and 
press OK. The Settings menu is 
displayed.
11.  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight CEC Settings and press 
OK. The CEC Settings menu is 
displayed.
12.  Use the Arrow and OK buttons to 
adjust each setting:
•	 CEC	Function	-	To	use	CEC,	you	
must	select	Enable.
•	 System	Audio	Control	-	When	
system	audio	control	is	on,	you	
can	control	your	device’s	audio	
using	the	TV’s	remote	control.
•	 Device	Discovery	-	Use	this	
function	 to	determine	 if	your	 device	
is	connected	and	supports	CEC.
13.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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Turning	the	VIZIO	Logo	On	or	Off
The VIZIO logo on the front of your TV is set to light up when the TV is on. You can 
change this setting if you prefer the logo to be off.
When the TV is off, the VIZIO logo will be a dim orange color. This is 
not affected by the LED Logo Settings menu.
To turn the VIZIO light on or off:
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 Settings icon and 
press OK. The Settings menu is displayed.
3.  Highlight LED Logo Settings and press OK.
4.  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to select On or Off , then press OK.
Using the Help Menu
You can use the TV’s Help menu to:
•	Display	system	information
•	 Reset	the	TV	settings
•	 Restore	the	TV	to	its	factory	
default	settings
•	 Get	guided	setup	help	for	the	tuner	
and	network
Displaying	System	Information
To display a summary of the TV 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 Help icon and press 
OK. The Help menu is displayed.
3.  Highlight System Info and press OK.
4.  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the system information.
5.  When you are finished reviewing the system information, press the EXIT 
button on the remote.
Resetting	the	TV	Settings
To reset the TV’s picture and 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 the Help icon and press 
OK. The Help menu is displayed.
3.  Highlight Reset TV Settings and press OK. The TV displays, “Are you sure 
you would like to Restore Defaults? This will erase any custom settings.”
4.  Highlight Ye s  and press OK.
5.  Press the EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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Restoring	the	TV	to	Factory	Default	Settings
All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. 
If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all changes you 
have made to the settings will be lost!
To restore the TV to its 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 the Help icon and press 
OK. The Help menu is displayed.
3.  Highlight Clear Memory (Factory Default) and press OK. 
4.  Enter your parental control passcode. If you have not yet set up a parental 
passcode, enter the default, 0000. 
 
The TV displays, “Are you sure you would like to Restore Defaults? This will 
erase any custom settings.” 
5.  Highlight Ye s  and press OK. The TV displays “Memory is being cleared. 
The TV will reset shortly.”
6.  Wait for the TV to turn off. The TV will turn back on shortly afterward and 
the Setup App will begin.  Using	Guided	Setup
The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or to connect the 
TV with your network.
To access guided setup:
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 Guided Setup and press OK.
4.  Highlight Tuner Setup or Network 
Setup and press OK.
5.  Follow the on-screen instructions. 
When finished, press the EXIT button 
on the remote.  
						

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Using the Digital Episode Guide
Your TV features an on-screen digital episode guide. This guide displays program 
information broadcast by over-the-air digital television stations as well as the 
current time and date.
To use the digital episode guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote.
While viewing the digital episode guide, use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to 
change the channel.Using	the	Info	Window
The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO button on the remote:
•	Press	the	INFO	button	one	time	to	display	channel	and	input	
information.
•	 Press	the	INFO	button	two	times	to	display	the	program	title	and	
closed	captioning	information.
•	 Press	the	INFO	button	three	times	to	display	the	program	description.
Digital	Episode	Guide	&	Info	Window
Program	Description
Upcoming	ProgramsClosed	Captioning/	
Channel	Lock	
Information
Date/Time
Next	Channel
Previous	Channel
Current	Channel
Program	DescriptionProgram	Title/CC	Information
Channel/Input	Information  
						

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Using the USB Media Player
Using the USB Media Player
The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV \
and 
play music or photos. 
USB Media Player
Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV
1.  Turn the TV off. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side 
of the TV.
2.  Press the Power/Standby button on the remote or touch the Power 
control on the side of the TV to turn it on.
Do not remove the USB thumb drive while the TV is on. Doing so 
may damage the drive.
Playing USB Media
To play USB media, you must first save your music or images onto a USB thumb 
drive. 
Remember:
•	The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32.
•	 Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension 
(.mp3, .jpg, etc). 
•	 The player is not designed to play media from external hard drives or 
mp3 players.
To play your USB media:
1.  Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV.
2.  Highlight the Media App and press OK. The Media App launches.
3.  Highlight your USB device in the list and press OK.
4.  Highlight the type of media you wish to display: Audio or Photo. Press OK.
5.  Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the file you want to display. Press OK. 
The file plays. 
You can display your photos in fullscreen. Select the photo, press 
OK, then highlight Fullscreen and press OK.