Vizio E231 Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
LEGAL
/
COMPLIANCE
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 a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Product covered
by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the
Product at its sole option and discretion.
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via e-mail: TechSupport@VIZIO.com or via phone at
877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from 7:00AM to 11:00PM Monday through Friday and 9:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday
and Sunday, Central Time, or visit www.VIZIO.com. PRE-AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE SENDING ANY
PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER. Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required
to show that a Product is within the warranty period.
Parts and Labor
There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. Replacement parts and Products may be new
or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts and Products are warranted for the remaining
portion of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is greater.
Type of Service
Defective Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service. VIZIO is not responsible for
transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover return shipping to the customer. PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS
REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
Product returns to VIZIO’s service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material or
packaging that affords an equal degree of protection. VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions for packing
and shipping the covered Product to the VIZIO service center.
Limitations and Exclusions
VIZIO’s one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not cover, for
example: cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, improper operation, improper voltage supply or power surges,
signal issues, damages from shipping, acts of God, any type of customer misuse, modifications or adjustments, as
well as installation and set-up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO authorized service
center. Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers, or requiring routine maintenance are not covered.
This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized
reseller.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES
AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING VIZIO’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE,
OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR
DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
CHECK WWW.VIZIO.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION.
Personal Data
If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information, ALL CONTENTS AND INFORMATION
WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN WARRANTY SERVICE. If this occurs, your product
will be restored to you configured as originally purchased. You will be responsible for restoring all applicable data
and passwords. Recovery and reinstallation of user data is not covered under this Limited Warranty. In order to
protect your personal information, VIZIO recommends that you always clear all personal information from the unit
before it is serviced, regardless of the servicer.
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee
This policy covers “zero bright pixel” defects for the duration of the limited “ONE YEAR WARRANTY” on select new
product purchases. To determine if this guarantee applies to your product, refer to the “DETAILS” tab of the model’s
product information page (www.VIZIO.com) or look for the “zero bright pixel” guarantee on the box.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Notice
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this
equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Caution
Always use an AC/DC power adapter that is properly grounded. Use the AC cords listed below for
each area.
USA: UL
Canada: CSA
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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Germany: VDE
UK: BASE/BS
Japan: Electric Appliance Control Act