Vizio Television E500i-B1 Specifications

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To install the stand:
1 . Align the neck piece with the bottom of the TV as shown.
2 .  Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten three (3) of the included 
screws into the center of the neck piece to secure it to the TV.
3 . Align the base with the neck piece and tighten the remaining 
three (3) screws using a Phillips screwdriver as shown.
4 .  When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level surface.      
						

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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.
E500i-B1
Screw Size:M6
Hole Pattern: 200mm (V) x 200mm (H)
Weight w/o Stand: 31.09 lbs
Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the 
weight of the TV. After you have determined that you have the 
correct mount for your TV, you can begin the installation.
To install your TV on a wall:
1 . Disconnect any cables connected to your TV.
2 .  Place the TV face-down on a clean, flat, stable surface. 
Be sure the surface is clear of debris that can scratch or 
damage  the TV.
3 .  Remove the base by loosening and removing the screws.
4 .  Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following 
the instructions that came with your mount.  
 
Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the 
weight/load of this TV.
 WALL MOUNT SCREW LOCATIONS    
						

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BACK PANEL
Controls and Connections
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Ethernet - Connect an Ethernet cable from home network. Coaxial - Connect a coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or 
antenna. Optical Audio Out - Connect an optical/SPDIF audio device, 
such as home audio receiver.
Stereo Audio Out - Connect an RCA audio device, such as  
sound bar.
HDMI - Connect an HDMI device.
Component/Composite - Connect a component or 
composite device. USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video.
HDMI - Connect an HDMI device.
BACK PANEL
Power 
- Press and hold to turn TV on or off.  
Input - Press to change input source.  
						

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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
 
Turn closed caption on or off.
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 or 18-5.) CHANNEL UP/DOWN
 
Change the channel. GUIDE
 
Display the info window.
LAST 
Return to the channel last viewed.
NUMBER PAD 
Manually enter a channel.
VOLUME UP/DOWN 
Increase or decrease loudness of  
the audio.
OK 
Select the highlighted menu option.
V BUTTON 
Open the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® dock.
APP LAUNCHER 
Quickly launch the pictured app.
REMOTE CONTROL             
						

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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.  
						

							3Connecting 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 BoxDVD/Blu-ray Player
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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 
the device.
4 .  Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match 
the connection you used (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, etc).
BACK  OF TV
BETTER
COAXIAL CABLE• ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080i)* • STEREO AUDIO      
						

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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.
GOOD
COMPONENT VIDEO
YLR
• HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i
•  Analog Connection
•  Audio and Video Signals
• 
Video Resolutions up to 480i
•  Analog Connection
•  Audio and Video Signals
CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE TYPES
COAXIAL CABLE
Coaxial
BETTER  
						

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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 different ways over three connectors for 
video (separated into Red, Blue and Green signals) and the left and 
right audio connectors (Red and White).
BETTER
COMPONENT VIDEO
RLPr/Cr Pb/Cb YHDMIHDMI
• HD Video Resolutions up to 1080p
•  HD Audio
•  Digital Connection
•  Audio and Video Signals
• 
HD Video Resolutions up to 1080i
•  Analog Connection
•  Audio and Video Signals
BEST  
						

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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
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BEST
HDMI CABLE• ARC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION • 2.0-5.1 DIGITAL AUDIO • PCM, DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL
GOOD
RCA CABLE• ANALOG STEREO CONNECTION • 2.0 CHANNEL
BACK  OF TV