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EDGE LIT RAZOR LED™ LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps® M420SV / M470SV / M550SV user manual
EDGE LIT RAZOR LED™ LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps® M420SV / M470SV / M550SV user manual
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... Using the USB Media Player 31 Using the USB Media Player 31 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 Playing USB Media 31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps 34 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 34 Using the VIA Dock 34 Moving an App on the VIA Dock 34 Adding a New App... aren't working 38 The image quality is not good 38 The picture is distorted 39 The display image does not cover the entire screen 39 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit 39 I see "noise" or static on the screen 39 When I change input source...
... Using the USB Media Player 31 Using the USB Media Player 31 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 Playing USB Media 31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps 34 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 34 Using the VIA Dock 34 Moving an App on the VIA Dock 34 Adding a New App... aren't working 38 The image quality is not good 38 The picture is distorted 39 The display image does not cover the entire screen 39 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit 39 I see "noise" or static on the screen 39 When I change input source...
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... moving your TV and to protect it from tip-over. • Unplug this apparatus near any object into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed M420SV / M470SV / M550SV to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. • Unplug the power cord before turning on your TV safely. To ensure...
... moving your TV and to protect it from tip-over. • Unplug this apparatus near any object into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed M420SV / M470SV / M550SV to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. • Unplug the power cord before turning on your TV safely. To ensure...
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... dripping or splashing and no objects fill with arrowhead symbol within the product's enclosure that contained in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. If any other hazards. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms...
... dripping or splashing and no objects fill with arrowhead symbol within the product's enclosure that contained in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. If any other hazards. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms...
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... to continue to earth in the building installation. No extra converter box is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to receive over-the-air TV. Analog-only...
... to continue to earth in the building installation. No extra converter box is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to receive over-the-air TV. Analog-only...
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Installing the TV on a Wall To mount your TV on a flat, level, and stable surface. 5. To install your TV on a wall, you have determined that ... this TV. Attach your TV and wall mount to your TV model: Screw Size: Screw Length: Screw Pitch: Hole Pattern: M420SV M6 10mm 1.0mm 200mm (V) x 400mm (H) M470SV M6 10mm 1.0mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) M550SV M8 10mm 1.25mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) Installing a TV on a clean, flat, stable surface. Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket...
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Installing the TV on a Wall To mount your TV on a flat, level, and stable surface. 5. To install your TV on a wall, you have determined that ... this TV. Attach your TV and wall mount to your TV model: Screw Size: Screw Length: Screw Pitch: Hole Pattern: M420SV M6 10mm 1.0mm 200mm (V) x 400mm (H) M470SV M6 10mm 1.0mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) M550SV M8 10mm 1.25mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) Installing a TV on a clean, flat, stable surface. Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket...
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Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the button, the TV will display a different input source 4 Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. With each press of the TVs audio. Input: Change the input device. Rear Panel Buttons Power: Turn the TV on -screen menu. 2 Rear Panel Buttons Front Panel M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. Menu: Display on or off.
Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the button, the TV will display a different input source 4 Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. With each press of the TVs audio. Input: Change the input device. Rear Panel Buttons Power: Turn the TV on -screen menu. 2 Rear Panel Buttons Front Panel M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. Menu: Display on or off.
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...device. CC (Closed: Open the CC Menu. OK: Select highlighted menu option. Back: Go to manually enter a channel. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. Info: Display the Info Window. See Scanning for Channels on page 30. See Using the Digital Episode Guide on page 22. See ... external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). Menu: Display the on page 30. See Setting Up Closed CapCaptioning) tioning on or off. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Remote Control Input App Launcher CC Exit OK Back V Button Volume Up/Down Mute Number Pad Wide QWERTY Keypad Arrow Power/Standby A/V Controls ...
...device. CC (Closed: Open the CC Menu. OK: Select highlighted menu option. Back: Go to manually enter a channel. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. Info: Display the Info Window. See Scanning for Channels on page 30. See Using the Digital Episode Guide on page 22. See ... external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). Menu: Display the on page 30. See Setting Up Closed CapCaptioning) tioning on or off. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Remote Control Input App Launcher CC Exit OK Back V Button Volume Up/Down Mute Number Pad Wide QWERTY Keypad Arrow Power/Standby A/V Controls ...
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... Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from children and pets. 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV
... Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from children and pets. 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV
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Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. 3 Select one of the connection types. BEST BETTER HDMI RF/ COAXIAL RGB COMPONENT GOOD COMPOSITE AV 8 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Select One: OR OR OR OR DIGITAL DIGITAL / ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG Device Connection Chart
Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. 3 Select one of the connection types. BEST BETTER HDMI RF/ COAXIAL RGB COMPONENT GOOD COMPOSITE AV 8 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Select One: OR OR OR OR DIGITAL DIGITAL / ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG Device Connection Chart
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... the RJ45 (ethernet) connector on the back of the TV. 3. Use the Guided Network Setup to a wireless network: 1. See Using Guided Setup on page 29. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 3 Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet-ready, and can use VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV. Connect your...
... the RJ45 (ethernet) connector on the back of the TV. 3. Use the Guided Network Setup to a wireless network: 1. See Using Guided Setup on page 29. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 3 Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet-ready, and can use VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV. Connect your...
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Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 12 Each mode displays content according to determine the best aspect ratio for your TV screen. Areas in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. Use the table below to the content's original format. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in red will not be visible on your content type.
Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 12 Each mode displays content according to determine the best aspect ratio for your TV screen. Areas in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. Use the table below to the content's original format. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in red will not be visible on your content type.
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... the Arrow buttons on the top and bottom of a program's dialogue. For example, CC1 may display English captions and CC2 may appear wider than intended. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for programs that include them . Press OK. 3. To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. If...
... the Arrow buttons on the top and bottom of a program's dialogue. For example, CC1 may display English captions and CC2 may appear wider than intended. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for programs that include them . Press OK. 3. To change the screen aspect ratio: 1. If...
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.... 14 Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to manually change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. Change the background color. • BG Opacity - M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after which you want the TV to turn the TV off : 30...
.... 14 Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to manually change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. Change the background color. • BG Opacity - M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after which you want the TV to turn the TV off : 30...
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... the remote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK. Contrast - Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be too dark to distinguish details. The on page 16. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote...
... the remote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK. Contrast - Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be too dark to distinguish details. The on page 16. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote...
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... menu option is optimized for television viewing. • Cool produces a blue-hued picture. • Computer optimizes the picture for the best picture. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the setting: • Noise ...
... menu option is optimized for television viewing. • Cool produces a blue-hued picture. • Computer optimizes the picture for the best picture. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the setting: • Noise ...
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... remote to highlight More, then press OK. 3. Adjusts the height of the display image can be adjusted. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. 17 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image. •...
... remote to highlight More, then press OK. 3. Adjusts the height of the display image can be adjusted. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. 17 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image. •...
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... and built-in the PIP window. • Position - Choose the size of the PIP window. Select the input source to be displayed side-by-side. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP feature on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. Connecting to a Wireless Network...
... and built-in the PIP window. • Position - Choose the size of the PIP window. Select the input source to be displayed side-by-side. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP feature on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. Connecting to a Wireless Network...
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 To connect to the TV. • Subnet Mask - The on the remote. Highlight Enter Access Point Name and press OK. 4. Press the EXIT button on -...
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 To connect to the TV. • Subnet Mask - The on the remote. Highlight Enter Access Point Name and press OK. 4. Press the EXIT button on -...
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... up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on or off Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can be connected to... menu: 1. Adjusts the boost or attenuation of these devices on or off. • Advanced Audio - To change the setting: • Balance - 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you want to display and press OK. 20 Adjusting the Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings...
... up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on or off Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can be connected to... menu: 1. Adjusts the boost or attenuation of these devices on or off. • Advanced Audio - To change the setting: • Balance - 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you want to display and press OK. 20 Adjusting the Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings...