Vizio Television E480i-B2 Specifications

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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.
E480i-B2 & E550i-B2
Screw Size:M6
Screw Pitch: 1.0mm
Screw Length: 12mm
Hole Pattern: 200mm (V) x 200mm (H)
Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the 
weight of the TV. After you have determined that you have the...

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Controls and Connections
BACK PANEL
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 RCA 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.
HDMI - Connect HDMI device.
BACK PANELNote:  The...

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POWER - Press and hold to turn TV off or on.
INPUT - Press to  change input source.
SIDE PANEL
SIDE PANEL
Note: Side panel is the same for both models.
Note:  The image shown here is for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change.  
The actual number of ports and their locations may vary, depending on the model.   

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FRONT PANEL
REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR  
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.
The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. 
To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see 
Turning the Power Indicator On 
or Off on page 47
.FRONT PANEL  

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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 K 
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 
enter a digital sub-channel. 
 
(For example, 18-4...

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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
BETTER
COMPONENT CABLE• ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080i)* • 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).
2 .  Turn the TV and your device...

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COAXIAL CABLE
Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connecting 
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
•  Audio...

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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 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 an audio port that matches an 
available port on the TV (Optical, RCA, 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.
BETTER
OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE• PCM STREAM • DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 CHANNEL • DTS 5.1 CHANNEL
BEST...