Vizio Television E480i-B2 Specifications

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CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES
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 16.
OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE
Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as 
pulses of light through a cable made of plastic 
fibers. Audio...

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Without HDMI ARCWith HDMI ARC
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC
HDMI
HDMI
Your Home Audio Receiver
Your Blu-Ray Player
RCA (Audio) Your TVHDMI
HDMI
Your Home Audio Receiver
Your Blu-Ray Player Your TV
With an HDMI ARC setup, the 
audio connection between 
your TV and Home Audio 
Receiver can be removed. 
The HDMI cable will transmit 
audio signal to and from 
your TV with an all-digital 
audio/video connection.
Without an HDMI ARC setup, 
your TV will transmit audio 
signal from the built-in tuner...

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CONNECTING TO YOUR  NETWORK
Your TV is internet-ready. It can be connected to your home 
network with a Wired or Wireless connection.
Connecting to a Wired Network (Best)
1 . Connect an Ethernet cable to your router and to the 
Ethernet port on the back of the TV. See below.
2 .  Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. See 
Using 
Guided Setup on page 48
. Connecting to a Wireless Network
1 . 
Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting as 
high-speed wireless signal (802.11n...

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The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you 
through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use.
Before you begin the first-time setup:• Your TV should be installed and the power cord should 
be connected to an electrical outlet.
•  Your devices should be connected.
•  If you have a wireless network, have the wireless 
password ready.
•  If you are connecting to your network with an Ethernet 
cable, connect it to the Ethernet port on the TV. 
To complete the...

4Completing the First-Time Setup
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8 . Use the Arrow and OK buttons 
on the remote to answer the 
question about your TV signal 
connection, then perform the 
channel scan or select the 
input source for your cable or 
satellite box.  
9 .  When you are finished, “Your 
VIZIO TV is set up” will be 
displayed.  
 
 
 
The First-Time Setup is complete.  

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Using the On-Screen Menu
Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. 
To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the 
remote. You can also open the on-screen menu by pressing the 
VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then 
pressing OK.
From this menu, you can: • Adjust the Picture settings
•  Adjust the Audio settings
•  Set the Sleep Timer
•  Adjust the Network settings
•  Adjust the Tuner settings
•  Set up Closed Captioning
•  Name Inputs
•  Adjust TV  settings...

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CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE
External devices such as DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and video 
game consoles can be connected to your TV.  To use one of 
these devices with your TV, you must first change the input 
source using the Input menu.
To change the input source:
1 . Press the INPUT button on 
the remote. The Input menu is 
displayed.
2 .  Use the Up/Down  Arrow 
buttons or the INPUT button 
on the remote to highlight the 
input you wish to view and 
press  OK. The selected input is 
displayed....

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VIEWING VIDEO WITH THE MENU OPEN
When the on-screen menu opens, it covers the left-hand portion 
of the picture. The picture can be displayed in three different 
ways:• Full-sized and centered on the screen - The left-hand 
portion of the picture covered by the menu.
•  Resized to fit - The entire picture is visible in the space to 
the right of the menu.
•  Full-sized and aligned to the right edge of the menu - 
The picture extends off of the right side of the screen.
To change the position of the...

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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS
Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and 
viewing conditions.
To adjust the picture 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 Picture and 
press  OK. The  PICTURE menu is 
displayed. 
3 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the 
remote to highlight Picture 
Mode, then use the Left/Right 
Arrow buttons to change the 
picture mode:
• Standard mode sets the...

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Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings
To adjust the advanced picture settings:
1 . From the PICTURE menu, use 
the  Arrow buttons to highlight 
Advanced Picture, and then 
press  OK, the  ADVANCED 
PICTURE menu is displayed.
2 .  Use the Arrow buttons to 
highlight the setting you wish 
to adjust, then press the Left/
Right Arrow buttons to change   
the setting:
•  Color Temperature  - 
Adjusts the 'warmness' and 
'coolness' of the white areas 
of the picture. Select Cool,...