Vizio E500i-A1 HDTV User Guide

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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 may 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...

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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  Settings 
menu is...

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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...

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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. 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 ....

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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 the guided setup you 
want to access and press OK:
• tuner Setup - Set up the TV 
tuner.
•  Network Setup -...

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USiNg the iNfO wiNdOw
The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE 
button on the remote:
• Press the INFO or GUIDE button one time to display 
channel and input information.
•  Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the 
program title and closed captioning information.
•  Press the INFO or GUIDE button three times to display the 
program description.
Digital Episode Guide & Info Window
Program Description
Program 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. 
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...

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Folder Contents
This area displays the 
contents of the currently 
selected folder. You can 
browse between files using 
the Arrow and OK buttons 
on the remote.
Current Folder
 
Displays the folder path.
Page Information
If your USB thumb drive has more 
files than can be displayed on a 
single screen, the page information 
is displayed here.
Back Button
Highlight and press OK to return to left column.
Connected 
Source  
Displays 
connected   
USB device.
Current Folder Back Button 
 
Highlight...

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Using VIZIO Internet Apps
VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your 
TV. VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies 
and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, 
and more–all on demand!A high-speed internet connection is required to 
receive product updates and to access online 
content.
See Completeing The First-Time Setup if your TV is not yet 
connected to your home network.
UsIng the VIA shOrtcUt BUttOns
Use the four colored...

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Adding a New App to the VIA Dock
Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featured VIA Apps, new 
Apps are continually being added to the Widget Gallery. The VIA 
Dock can hold a total of 17 Apps.
To add a new App:
1 . Press the V Button on the remote.
2 .  Highlight the Widget Gallery App by scrolling left and right 
using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. (The 
highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.)
3 .  Select  Widget Gallery by pressing the OK  button. The Yahoo!...