Vizio E550i-A0 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.
e550i-a0
Screw Size: M6
Screw Pitch: 1.0mm
Screw Length: 20mm
Hole Pattern: 400mm (V) x 400mm (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...

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Controls and Connections
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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. HDMI - Connect HDMI device.
Component/Composite - Connect component or 
composite device. USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, 
or video.
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INPUT
MENU
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VOL ^
VOL 
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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.
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Front Panel
REMOTE SEnSOR & POWER InDICATOR  
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.
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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
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Go to the previous on-screen menu. Power
 
Turn TV on or off.
menu
 
Display the on-screen menu.
InFo  
Display the info window.
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Use with number pad to manually 
enter a digital sub-channel. 
 
(For example,...

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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
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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).
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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...

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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.
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HDMI CABLE• CFC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION • 2.0-5.1 DIGITAL...

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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...