Vizio E550i-A0 HDTV User Manual

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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. 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 
 
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.  
 
If you want to block all unrated content, highlight Block 
Unrated Shows and use the Arrow buttons on the remote to 
select  On.
5 .  When you are finished adjusting the rating level blocks, press 
the  EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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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. 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 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.
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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, o r  
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.
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Hawaii (US)
Pacific (US, CAN)
Mountain (US, CAN) Central (US, CAN)Eastern (US, CAN) Atlantic (CAN)
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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:
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 CEC 
Settings and press OK. The CEC Settings menu is displayed.
4 .  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.
5 .  Press the EXIT button on the remote. Turning the Power Indicator On or Off
The Power Indicator 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 light to 
be off.
To turn the Power Indicator 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  Power Indicator and press OK.
4 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to select On or Off , then 
press  OK.  
						

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uSing the help menu
You can use the TV’s Help menu to:
• Display the User Manual
•  Display system information
•  Reset the TV settings
•  Restore the TV to its factory 
default settings
•  Perform a Service Check
•  Get guided setup help for 
the tuner and network
•  Start the Store Demo
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Displaying  System Information
To display a summary of the TV settings:
5 .  Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is 
displayed.
6 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Help  
icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed.
7 .  Highlight  System Info and press OK.
8 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the system 
information.
9 .  When you are finished reviewing the system information, 
press the EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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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. 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. 
Performing a Service Check
When instructed by service personnel, you may need to perform 
a Service Check. The Service Check is used as a troubleshooting 
tool. 
Only perform a Service Check when instructed to do 
so by authorized service personnel.   
						

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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 - Connect 
the TV to your network.
5 .  Follow the on-screen 
instructions. When finished, 
press the EXIT button on the 
remote.
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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
Oliver’s Holiday Surprise  Ch 50-123
LACT DTV CABLE
11:00AM - 12:00PM TV-PG (V)CC-OFF English Dolby 5.1 720p HD
Oliver wakes up one morning only to discover that his pals are missing. In this hour-
long holiday special, Oliver goes on a journey in search of his pals. Who knows what 
he’ll encounter on the way?
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.
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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: Music,  Video 
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.
USB PORT
Do not remove the USB thumb drive while the TV is on. 
Doing so may damage the drive.  
						

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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, you can move 
between pages by highlighting this 
area and pressing left/right arrow.
Back Button
 
Highlight and press OK to return to left column.
Connected 
Sources  
Displays 
connected 
USB  devices. To 
change source, 
highlight it and 
press  OK.
Current Folder Back Button 
 
Highlight this button 
and press OK if you 
would like to return to 
the previous screen.
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View Folder Settings Start Fullscreen 
Slideshow Photo information
Displays name, 
resolution, and file 
size for currently 
selected photo.
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