Vizio E191VA HDTV User Manual

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Adding New Channels
Occasionally, you may need to add a new analog channel or 
add a new range of channels. You can do this by using the Partial 
Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options.
To add a range of new channels:
1 . From the Tuner menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. T h e  
Partial Channel Search menu is displayed.
2 .  Highlight  Scan Mode and select the type of channel you 
are adding: Analog/Digital, Analog, or Digital.
3 .  Highlight  From Channel and enter the channel from which 
you want to begin the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the 
remote to enter the channel.)
4 .  Highlight  To Channel and enter the channel to which you 
want to end the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote 
to enter the channel.)
5 .  Highlight  Start and press OK. The partial channel search 
begins.
6 .  Wait until the partial channel search is 100% complete. 
Highlight  Done and press OK.
7 .  Press the EXIT button on the remote. To add a single new analog channel:
1 . 
From the Tuner Settings menu,  
highlight  Add Analog Channel 
and press OK. The  Add Analog 
Channel menu is displayed.
2 .  Highlight  Enter Channel # and 
use the Number Pad on the 
remote to enter the number of 
the channel you are adding.
3 .  Highlight  Add Channel and 
press  OK. The TV scans for the 
channel. 
4 .  When the TV is done scanning 
for the channel, press the EXIT  
button on the remote.
EXIT
Add Analog Channel
Enter Channel # Add Channel
Press OK to scan the channel entered    
						

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Skipping Channels
After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some 
channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be 
some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these 
channels from the TV’s memory with the Skip Channel feature.Channels that have been removed with the Skip 
Channel feature can still be viewed if the channel 
is entered using the Number Pad. If you wish to 
completely block a channel from being viewed, use 
the parental controls. See 
Using the Parental Controls 
on page 31.
To remove a channel:
1 .  From the Tuner Settings menu, 
highlight  Skip Channel. 
The  Skip Channel menu is 
displayed.
2 .  For each channel you wish 
to remove, use the Up/Down 
Arrow buttons on the remote 
to highlight the channel and 
press  OK. An X appears to the 
right of each channel you 
select.
3 .  When you have selected all 
of the channels you wish to 
remove, press the EXIT button 
on the remote.
EXIT
Skip Channel
10
67-1
67-3 67-4
67-5 MPT-LNR MPT-SQ
MPT-KID
MPT-DT
Select channels to be skipped when
using CH+/CH-
Changing the  Audio Language
Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs 
in more than one language. The TV’s MTS  (Multichannel Television 
Sound) feature allows you to listen to audio in your preferred 
language.
Not all programs are broadcast in multiple 
languages. The MTS feature only works when the 
program being viewed is being broadcast in the 
language you select.
To use the Analog MTS feature:
1 . From the Tuner Settings menu, 
highlight  Analog MTS and 
press  OK. The  Analog MTS  
menu is displayed.
2 .  Select  Mono,  Stereo, o r  
SAP (secondary audio 
programming). Press OK.
3 .  Press the EXIT button on the 
remote.
To use the Digital MTS feature:
1 .  From the Tuner Settings menu, 
highlight  Digital MTS and press 
OK. The  Digital MTS menu is 
displayed.
2 .  Select your preferred language: 
English,  French, or Spanish. 
Press  OK.
3 .  Press the EXIT button on the 
remote.  
EXIT
Analog MTS
Mono
Stereo SAP
Select Analog MTS
modes(Mono,Stereo,SAP)
EXIT
Digital MTS
EnglishFrench
Spanish
Select Digital MTS
modes(English,French,Spanish)         
						

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Using the Parental Controls
The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from 
displaying certain channels or programs without a password.
Accessing the Parental Controls Menu
To access the Parental Controls menu:
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 Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Parental 
Controls and press OK. 
4 .  Enter your parental passcode. If you have not set a 
passcode, enter the default, 0000. The Parental Controls 
menu is displayed.
To set a custom parental passcode, see 
Changing 
the Parental Control Passcode
 on page 32.
Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings
To manage program content according to its rating, you must 
enable the Program Rating feature.
To enable or disable the Program Rating feature:
1 .  From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Rating Enable  
and press OK. The Rating Enable menu is displayed.
2 .  Select  On or Off  and press OK.
Locking and Unlocking Channels
When a channel is locked, it will be inaccessible. Locking 
a channel is a good way to prevent children from viewing 
inappropriate material.
To lock or unlock a channel:
1 .  From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Channel Locks  
and press OK. The Channel Locks menu is displayed.
2 .  Highlight the channel you want to lock or unlock and press 
OK.
3 .  When a channel is locked, the Lock  icon appears locked. 
The channel is not accessible unless the parental passcode 
is entered.
4 .  When a channel is unlocked, the Lock  icon appears 
unlocked. The channel is accessible.  
						

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Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating
A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant 
for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are 
meant for mature audiences. You may not want to block the 
channel completely using a channel lock, but you may wish to 
block certain programs from being viewed.
When this is the case, you can use the TV’s Rating Block feature 
to block content based on its rating.For a list of content ratings and their definitions, visit   
www.tvguidelines.org.
To block or unblock content by its rating:
1 .  From the Parental Controls menu, highlight the content type 
you want to adjust and press OK:  
 
USA  - TV - USA television program broadcasts.  
 
USA - Movie - USA movie broadcasts.  
 
CAN - English - Canadian English television program 
broadcasts.  
 
CAN - French - Canadian French television program 
broadcasts.
2 .  For each rating type you want to block or unblock, use the 
Up/Down and Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote to 
highlight the rating type and press OK. 
3 .  When the rating type is blocked, the Lock  icon appears 
locked. Content with this rating cannot be viewed.
4 .  When the rating type is unblocked, the Lock  icon appears 
unlocked. Content with this rating can be viewed.  
  5 . 
If you want to block all unrated content, highlight Block 
Unrated Shows and use the Arrow buttons on the remote to 
select  On.
6 .  When you are finished adjusting the rating level blocks, press 
the  EXIT button on the remote.
Changing the Parental Control Passcode
If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode 
to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.
1 .  From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Change PIN and 
press  OK. The  Change PIN menu is displayed.
2 .  In the New Pin field, use the Number Pad on the remote to 
enter your new 4-digit parental control passcode.
3 .  In the Confirm Pin field, use the Number Pad on the remote 
to re-enter your new 4-digit parental control passcode.
4 .  Write down your new parental control passcode and save it 
in a secure location.
5 .  Press the EXIT button on the remote.
Resetting the Content Locks
To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings:
1 .  From the Parental Controls menu, highlight RESET LOCKS and 
press  OK. The TV displays, “Are you sure you want to RESET ALL 
LOCKS SETTINGS to the factory defaults?”
2 .  Highlight  Ye s and press OK.  
						

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Changing the Names of the Inputs
To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to 
the inputs on your TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if 
you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you 
can rename that input to display “DVD Player”.
To change the name of an input: 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  Settings 
menu is displayed.
3 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the 
remote to highlight Name 
Input and press OK. The  Name 
Input menu is displayed.
4 .  Highlight  Input Source and 
press  OK. Highlight the input 
you want to rename and press 
OK.
5 .  If you would like to use a preset input label, highlight Input 
Labels and press OK. Highlight the input label you want to 
use and press OK.  
 
If you would like to name the input yourself, highlight the field 
below Input Labels and enter your custom label using the 
on-screen keyboard and press OK.
6 .  When you have finished naming your input, press the EXIT  
button on the remote.
EXIT
Name Input
Input Source TV TV
Input Labels TV
Select Input source
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language
Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages.
To change the on-screen menu language:
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  Settings 
menu is displayed.
3 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the 
remote to highlight Menu 
Language and press OK. 
The Menu Language menu is 
displayed.
4 .  Highlight your preferred 
language (English,  French, o r  
Spanish) and press OK. 
5 .  Press the EXIT button on the 
remote.
 
 
EXIT
Menu Language
EnglishFrench
Spanish
Select the Menu Language      
						

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Setting the Time Zone
To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO 
button, set the TV’s time zone:
To have the TV display the correct time, you must be 
connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable or a 
wireless network.
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  Settings 
menu is displayed.
3 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the 
remote to highlight Time & 
Local Settings and press OK. 
The Time & Local Settings menu 
is displayed.
4 .  Highlight  Time Zone and press 
OK. The Time Zone menu is 
displayed.
5 .  Highlight your time zone and 
press  OK.
6 .  Highlight  Daylight Savings and press OK. The  Daylight 
Savings menu is displayed. Choose On if daylight savings is 
in effect, or Off  if it is not.
7 .  Highlight  Postal Code. Enter your ZIP code using the keypad 
on the remote, then press OK. The ZIP code information 
is often used by VIA Apps to give you the most accurate 
location-based information, such as weather or news.
8 .  Press the EXIT button on the remote.
EXIT
Time Zone
Alaska (US)Hawaii (US)
Pacific (US, CAN)
Mountain (US, CAN) Central (US, CAN)
Eastern (US, CAN) Atlantic (CAN)
Newfoundland (CAN)
Set your time zone Indiana (US)
Arizona (US)
Adjusting the CEC Settings
The CEC function on your TV enables you to control 
HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any 
additional programming.  
Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device’s 
user manual for details.
To enable, disable, or adjust CEC 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 
Settings icon and press OK. The Settings menu is displayed.
3 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight CEC 
Settings and press OK. The CEC Settings menu is displayed.
4 .  Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust each setting:
•  CEC Function - To use CEC, you must select enable.
•  System Audio Control - When system audio control is on, 
you can control your device’s audio using the TV’s remote 
control.
•  Device Discovery - Use this function to determine if your 
device is connected and supports CEC.
5 .  Press the EXIT button on the remote.    
						

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USiNg the help MeNU
You can use the TV’s Help menu to:• Display system information
•  Reset the TV settings
•  Restore the TV to its factory 
default settings
•  Access the Setup Wizard
EXIT
Help
System Info Reset TV Settings
Clear Memory(Factory Default)
Display System Information Start Setup Wizard
Displaying 
System Information
To display a summary of the TV 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 Help  
icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed.
3 .  Highlight  System Info and press OK.
4 .  Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the system 
information.
5 .  When you are finished reviewing the system information, 
press the EXIT button on the remote.
Resetting the TV Settings
To reset the TV’s picture and audio 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 Help  
icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed.
3 .  Highlight  Reset TV  Settings and press OK. The TV  displays, 
“Are you sure you would like to Restore Defaults? This will 
erase any custom settings.”
4 .  Highlight  Ye s and press OK.
5 .  Press the EXIT button on the remote.    
						

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Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings
All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory 
defaults. If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all 
changes you have made to the settings will be lost!
To restore the TV to its factory default 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 Help  
icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed.
3 .  Highlight  Clear Memory (Factory Default) and press OK. 
4 .  Enter your parental control passcode. If you have not yet set 
up a parental passcode, enter the default, 0000.  
 
The TV displays, “Are you sure you would like to Restore 
Defaults? This will erase any custom settings.” 
5 .  Highlight  Ye s and press OK. The TV displays “Memory is being 
cleared. The TV will reset shortly.”
6 .  Wait for the TV to turn off. The TV will turn back on shortly 
afterward and the Setup App will begin.  Using 
the Setup Wizard
The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner.
To access guided setup:
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 Help  
icon and press OK. The Help menu is displayed.
3 .  Highlight  Start Setup Wizard and press OK.
4 .  Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press the 
EXIT button on the remote.  
						

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USiNg the iNfO WiNdOW
The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE 
button on the remote:• Press the INFO or GUIDE button one time to display 
channel and input information.
•  Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the 
program title and closed captioning information.
•  Press the INFO or GUIDE button three times to display the 
program description.
Info Window
Program Description
Program Title/CC  Information
Channel/Input Information  
						

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Using the USB Media Player
USing the USB Media Player
The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to 
your TV and play music or photos. 
Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV
1 . Turn the TV off. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port 
on the side of the TV.
2 .  Press the Power/Standby button on the remote or touch the 
Power  control on the side of the TV to turn it on.
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Viewing a USB Photo Slideshow
To play a Photo Slideshow, you must first save your images onto 
a USB thumb drive. 
Remember:
• The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32
•  Files on the USB thumb drive must be a supported file 
type
•  The USB thumb drive must have a minimum 1GB memory
•  The TV will not play media from external hard drives or 
mp3 players
To play your USB media:
1 .  Load your photos onto a USB thumb drive using your home 
computer.
2 .  Insert the USB thumb drive into the USB port on the left 
side of the TV. The photos on your USB thumb drive will be 
displayed automatically.  
 
If your thumb drive is already inserted, continue with step 3.
3 .  Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is 
displayed.
4 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Photo  
icon and press MENU/OK. The Photo screen is displayed.
5 .  Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the photo 
you would like to be displayed first, then press the Play  
button. The slideshow begins.
6 .  To pause the slideshow, press the Pause button.
7 .  To go to the previous photo, press the Stop button.
8 .  To exit the slideshow, press the EXIT button.
USB Port
Media Type File Types
Images
 
.jpeg  
.jpg