Vizio Television E280i-A1 User Manual

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To install the base:
1 . Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten four (4) T4 12mm screws 
into the base to secure it to the TV.
2 .  When you are finished, place the TV on a stable,   
level surface.
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.
e280i-a1
Screw Size: M4
Hole...

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Controls and Connections
hdmi - Connect an HDMI device. ethernet - Connect an Ethernet cable from a home network.
PC audio in - Connect a 3.5mm audio cable from a PC.
rgB PC - Connect a VGA cable from a computer.
Coaxial - Connect a coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna.
Component/Composite - Connect a component or composite device. usB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video.
head set - Connect a head set or other device with a 3.5mm jack.
B aCk Panel   

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side Panel
Power/input - Press once to turn on the TV.
Press once to access the Input menu. Press and hold to turn off the TV.     

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Front Panel
fronT Panel
remo
Te sensor & Po Wer indiCaTor   
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.  
If the base is intalled, the remote must be at or above the level of the sensor.
The power indicator lights up for a few seconds when the TV is powered on.  
To keep the power indicator on when the TV is on, see 
Turning the Power Indicator On 
or Off
 on page 48.  

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remote Control
remoTe ConTrol
inPuT 
Change the currently-displayed input.
arroW  
Navigate the on-screen menu.
exiT 
Close the on-screen menu.
Closed CaPTions 
Turn closed caption on or off.
a/V ConTrols 
Control USB media player.
numBer Pad 
Manually enter a channel.
Volume uP/do Wn 
Increase or decrease loudness of the audio.
BaCk 
Go to the previous on-screen menu.
PoWer 
Turn TV on or off.
menu 
Display the on-screen menu.
info  
Display the info window.
dash 
Use with number pad to 
manually...

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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
ConneCTing a deViCe
BesT
hdmi CaBle• digiTal • hd Video (1080p)* • hd audio
good
aV C aBle• 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.).
2 .  Turn the TV and your device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and...

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COAXIAL CABLE
Coaxial cables are are the traditional way of 
connectiong antennas and cable television signals 
to your TV. Coaxial cables carry both audio and video 
signals through a single connector.
AV CABLE
AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional 
way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video 
signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio 
is sent over the red and white connectors.
goodBeTTer
COMPONENT VIDEO
YLR
• hd Video resolutions up to 1080i
•  analog Connection
•...

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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 three...

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ConneCTing a ComPuTer
Personal Computer
Your TV can be used to display output from a personal computer.
To use your TV as a PC display:
1 . 
Connect a VGA cable (not included) to your PC and the 
RGB port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits video. 
2 .  Connect a 3.5mm cable (not included) to your PC and the 
PC Audio In port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits 
audio. 
3 .  Set your PC’s resolution to match the resolution of your TV. 
See 
Appendix B - Specifications.
3.5mm Cable...