Vizio Television E551d-A0 User Manual

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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 15.
OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE
Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as 
pulses of light through a cable made of plastic 
fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted 
between...

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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 41. Connecting to a Wireless Network
1 . 
Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting as 
high-speed...

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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 network key 
ready.
•  If you are connecting to your network with an ethernet 
cable, connect it to the ethernet port on the TV. 
To complete the first-time...

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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: • Change the 3D mode
•  Change the screen aspect   
ratio
•  Set up closed captioning
•  Activate the sleep timer 
•  Adjust the picture settings
•  Adjust the audio settings
•  Adjust the network 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 in the 
on-screen menu.
To change the input device:
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 TV 
Settings menu is displayed.
3 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow...

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Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions
Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your 
preference. 
To change the appearance of digital closed captions:
1 . From the Closed Caption 
menu, use the Arrow buttons to 
highlight  Digital CC Style.
2 .  Use the Left/Right Arrow  
buttons on the remote to select 
Custom, then press OK. T h e  
Digital CC Style menu appears.
3 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow  
buttons on the remote to 
highlight the setting you wish 
to change, then use the...

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aCtivating the Sleep timer
When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set 
period of time.
To use the sleep timer:
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 Sleep 
Timer icon and press OK. T h e  
Sleep Timer menu is displayed.
3 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow  
buttons on the remote to 
highlight  Timer and press OK. 
The Timers menu is displayed.
4 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow  
buttons on 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 the Picture  
icon and press OK. The  Picture 
Settings menu is displayed.
3 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow  
buttons on the remote to 
highlight  Picture and press OK. 
The Picture Settings menu is 
displayed.
4 .  Use the Arrow...

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Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings
To adjust the advanced picture settings:
1 .  From the Picture Settings menu, 
use the  Arrow buttons on the 
remote to highlight More, then 
press  OK. 
2 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the 
remote to highlight Advanced 
Picture, then press OK. T h e  
Advanced Picture menu is 
displayed.
3 .  Use the Arro w buttons to 
highlight the setting you wish 
to adjust, then press Left/Right 
Arrow to change the setting:
•  Noise Reduction - 
Diminishes artifacts in...