VIZIO E322VL User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO E322VL television purchase. To get the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television. For assistance, call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or e-mail us at www.VIZIO.com.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges. Do not attempt to repair or service your HDTV yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................................................... 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition.................................................................................................................. 5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV .
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Analog Closed Caption ........................................................................................................................ 30 Digital Closed Caption ......................................................................................................................... 30 Digital CC Style.................................................................................................................................... 30 Sleep Timer Menu ........................
VIZIO E322VL User Manual CHAPTER 9 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................47 E322VL Specifications............................................................................................................................. 47 Preset PC Resolutions ............................................................................................................................ 48 Resolution through RGB Input .................................
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. After you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The screen can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about 99.46W (Avg), 0.66W standby. o Use the included power cord. o When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The 3pronged cord must be grounded and the grounding feature (3rd prong) must not be compromised. To take full advantage of your TV, you will need an Internet connection.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Attaching the TV Stand Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Unpack the TV and stand base: 1. Remove the remote control, batteries, and power cord from the foam end caps. 2. Remove the two top foam end cas. 3. Remove the stand base under foam end cap. 4. Remove the TV from the box and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to call for support. 2. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. b. Place your HDTV face down on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. c.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT—The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. 2. Remote Control Sensor—Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV for the best response to the remote signal. Side Panel Controls POWER ( )—Turn your HDTV on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn your HDTV off. MENU—Press to launch the on-screen menu.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1 and 2—Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. There is an additional HDMI connector on the side. 2. ETHERNET—Connect an Ethernet cable to access the Internet. Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR universal remote that lets you interact with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. You can also use it to program other A/V devices connected to your TV, such as DVD or Blu-ray player, Cable/Satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more. Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). You can name your inputs when you set them up during the HDTV Settings App. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-SIDE, and RGB (VGA). Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. Power ( top right corner)—Press to turn the TV on from the standby mode.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Fast Reverse ( )—Press to reverse playback. Pause (II)—Press to pause playback. Play (►)—Press to start playback. )—Press to skip to the next chapter. Fast Forward ( (●)—Press to begin recording. Stop ( )—Press to stop playback/recording. Chapter 4 Getting Started Your HDTV has a built-in setup App that runs when you turn on your TV for the first time.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Select Input Source Select the input source for your HDTV by pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of your TV. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV (Composite), Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-SIDE and RGB (VGA). Turn on your device and you will see a picture on your HDTV. If there is no picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on your HDTV.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press GUIDE, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. Version 5/25/2010 19 www.VIZIO.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? You have several options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Based on your Home Theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types available and it’s all done over one cable.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for details. 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite box. 4. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, or HDMI-SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for new channels. See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on scanning for channels.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1 or 2 jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, or HDMI-SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for HDMI so there may or may not be audio from the TV with this connection.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Search for new channels. See Auto Channel Search on page 36 for more information on scanning for channels.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System If your sound system has an S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on your HDTV. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used. 1. Connect one end of the optical cable to optical connectors on the Home Theater and the other end to the OPTICAL jack on your HDTV. 2. Turn on the power to your HDTV and home theater. 3.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Turn off your HDTV and computer. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your computer and the other end to the HDMI 1 or jack on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your computer. 4. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, or HDMI-SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Ethernet Connection The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to access the Internet. Your HDTV also has 802.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Chapter 7 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can control all the function settings. The OSD allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options. The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes. The options vary depending on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect ratio is preserved. This is recommended for HDMI and RGB (computer) viewing so you can see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. If you experience “noise” along the border switch to Zoom 1.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust closed caption options. Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching regular analog TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4. Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2. Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watching digital TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, or CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, or CS6. Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Tint The tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct. If people’s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first. Sharpness The sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. Real Cinema Mode The Real Cinema Mode option allows selection of the type of compensation used for the Smooth MotionTM Effect option. Choose from Off, Precision and Smooth.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Audio Adjust audio options including balance, equalizer, and advanced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Note: When SRS TruSurround HD is On, Audio Mode is not available. Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right. Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen. TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Equalizer Settings sub-menu, press OK. A new menu will be displayed showing the available equalizer functions. Press ◄ or ► to select Basic or Advanced. EQ Mode (Basic) Adjust Bass and Treble. EQ Mode (Advanced) Adjust boost or attenuation of different frequencies. Starting from lowest to the highest, they are 100 Hz, 300Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz and 10 kHz. Press ▼ then◄ or ► to select the frequency to be adjusted. Press OK.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Test Connection Select this option to test your network connection. Wireless Connection Wireless Access Points If there is no wired connection, the displayed and you will see a list of networks. You will also see that your to Disconnected. wireless menu will be available wireless Wired Connection is set network, and 1. Press ▼ to select your wireless then press OK. If you do not see your wireless network in the list, select More Access Points and then press OK. 2.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Settings Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you scanned for channels using the Setup App. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the Tuner menu. Note: The tuner option can only be selected when your HDTV is in TV input mode. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. Auto Channel Search Automatically search for TV channels that are available in your area.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Name Input This feature makes it easier for you to recognize the devices you have connected to your HDTV when you press INPUT. For example, if you have a Blu-Ray DVD player connected to the HDMI-1 input, you can have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of just HDMI-1. You can select from nine preset labels. To use one of the nine preset labels: Select Input Source, and then press OK to show the list of inputs.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual USA-TV Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, the USA-TV Rating adjustments are not enabled.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual CAN-French Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, Canadian French Rating adjustments are not enabled.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press Left or Right Navigation buttons to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remove the power adapter cable from the TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can be purchased at any major retailer. 3. Wring liquid out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. 4. Wipe the TV and remote control with a dry cloth after cleaning.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Issue Power is ON but there is no image on the screen / Black screen Wrong or abnormal colors/patterns Side Control buttons do not work Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output of your external device. Insure that the external device is powered ON Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Press INPUT to select the correct input source.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or colored Image “noise/fuzz” Aspect mode differs on each input Tips for High-Definition Users Tips for Letterbox Content Version 5/25/2010 Solution Go to the Wide menu in HDTV Settings to view the available aspect modes Check the video settings of your external device.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control or side of the TV. Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON. Check the MTS Audio settings in the Tuner menu to insure they are set to Stereo/English. ( TV input only ) Verify that the TV Speakers are On in the Audio menu. Check the video/device cable integrity. Try another cable (HDMI, AV/Composite, Coax etc.) Change audio settings of the external device.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, contact our Support Department at the number below.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA: UL Canada: CSA Germany: VDE UK: BASE/BS Japan: Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Chapter 9 Specifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. E322VL Specifications Panel 31.55” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0. 36375 mm (H) x 0. 36375 mm (H) Display Compatibility 1080P (FHDTV) Colors 16.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual E322VL Specifications 792.1 x 570.1 x 179.3 mm with Stand; 792.1 x 529.1 x 89.4 mm w/o Stand Net Weight 19.89 lbs with Stand; 18.74 lbs w/o Stand 9.02 kg with Stand; 8.5 kg w/o Stand Gross Weight 27.56 lbs ; 12.5 kg Certifications CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, BQB Compliances Energy Star 4.0.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Resolution through RGB Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920x1080 resolution display through this connection using the following timing 138.5MHz.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR (Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only) VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a VIZIO product is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the unit at its sole option and discretion.
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Index 16:9 ..........................................................................29 4:3 ............................................................................29 Accessories................................................................9 Adjustments Advanced .............................................................28 Volume.................................................................13 Advanced Adjustments ............................................
VIZIO E322VL User Manual Contrast ...............................................................30 Film Mode ............................................................32 Noise Reduction...................................................32 Picture Mode ........................................................30 Real Cinema ........................................................32 Sharpness ............................................................31 Size & Position ......................................