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...M470NV M550NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Universal Remote Control with Bluetooth (2 AA batteries included) • Power Cord • Safety Strap • Screen Cleaning Cloth • User Manual • Quickstart Guide • Registration Card 2 SETTING UP YOUR TV Your new VIZIO HDTV with VIZIO...in the BEST column are OPTIMIZED for details. CONNECTION ADVICE PICTURE QUALITY CONNECTION TYPE BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE HDMI DTV / TV BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT RECOMMENDED AV / S-VIDEO ...
...M470NV M550NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Universal Remote Control with Bluetooth (2 AA batteries included) • Power Cord • Safety Strap • Screen Cleaning Cloth • User Manual • Quickstart Guide • Registration Card 2 SETTING UP YOUR TV Your new VIZIO HDTV with VIZIO...in the BEST column are OPTIMIZED for details. CONNECTION ADVICE PICTURE QUALITY CONNECTION TYPE BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE HDMI DTV / TV BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT RECOMMENDED AV / S-VIDEO ...
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... Bar with lifelike detail and High Definition Audio puts you will continue to ensure the BEST possible picture. Try setting your service provider. See User Manual for receiving TV channels. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. However, you in VIA platform. If you 'll receive... maximum protection! Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on an inactive input. If HD content is receiving. You may add black bars to select TV Settings. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. For more ...
... Bar with lifelike detail and High Definition Audio puts you will continue to ensure the BEST possible picture. Try setting your service provider. See User Manual for receiving TV channels. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. However, you in VIA platform. If you 'll receive... maximum protection! Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on an inactive input. If HD content is receiving. You may add black bars to select TV Settings. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. For more ...
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... retain them for ENERGY STAR in which power savings will experience many years of VIZIO, Inc. dba V, Inc. This product qualifies for future reference. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary ... 888-849-4623. For peace of your HDTV for your VIZIO HDTV either at www.VIZIO.com. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. Version 6/28/2010 1 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. We ...
... retain them for ENERGY STAR in which power savings will experience many years of VIZIO, Inc. dba V, Inc. This product qualifies for future reference. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary ... 888-849-4623. For peace of your HDTV for your VIZIO HDTV either at www.VIZIO.com. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. Version 6/28/2010 1 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. We ...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 RGB (VGA) ...29 Using HDMI...29 Ethernet Connection...30 CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ...31 Connecting to the Internet ...31 Navigating the VIA Dock ...31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...32 Navigating Apps...32 Adding Apps...32...) Menu ...37 Analog Closed Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Audio ...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls ...44 Menu Language ...46 Time & Local...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 RGB (VGA) ...29 Using HDMI...29 Ethernet Connection...30 CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ...31 Connecting to the Internet ...31 Navigating the VIA Dock ...31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...32 Navigating Apps...32 Adding Apps...32...) Menu ...37 Analog Closed Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Audio ...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls ...44 Menu Language ...46 Time & Local...
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... Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to your HDTV. Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on page 31 for the active App Press to activate the... Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. The Apps in the corner over the main screen. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to launch the VIA Dock. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Fast Forward ( )-Press to skip to the next chapter. (●)-Press to start playback. Play...
... Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to your HDTV. Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on page 31 for the active App Press to activate the... Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. The Apps in the corner over the main screen. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to launch the VIA Dock. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Fast Forward ( )-Press to skip to the next chapter. (●)-Press to start playback. Play...
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... and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your device is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to see a picture on your HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will not work until the input associated with the device you can connect your TV to view is shown...selected the correct video input source. Note: You should be in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or press...
... and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your device is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to see a picture on your HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will not work until the input associated with the device you can connect your TV to view is shown...selected the correct video input source. Note: You should be in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or press...
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... ► to open an App. The Sidebar contents vary by App. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of Apps in the VIA Dock. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. Widget Gallery Select this to... discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Press OK to scroll through all of your household. HDTV Settings App Adjust...
... ► to open an App. The Sidebar contents vary by App. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of Apps in the VIA Dock. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. Widget Gallery Select this to... discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Press OK to scroll through all of your household. HDTV Settings App Adjust...
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...an App. Press OK to the TV. Version 6/28/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of different Apps that let you have a wireless Internet connection. ...weather and news information all of your Internet connection. See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on demand. Set up your household. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your favorite ...
...an App. Press OK to the TV. Version 6/28/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of different Apps that let you have a wireless Internet connection. ...weather and news information all of your Internet connection. See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on demand. Set up your household. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your favorite ...
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...button to delete the App. 4. Note: The Widget Gallery, HDTV Settings App, and Profile App cannot be deleted. Press ► to create a profile. Your new profile has been created. Version 6/28/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Press the VIA button. 2. Press ◄ or ► .... 5. Moving Apps 1. Set who can customize to select the App you want or delete, and then press the Yellow button. 3. Press ◄ or ► to have a unique name and avatar/picture so each member of Apps in place. Create a PIN (password) d. Deleting Apps VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1.
...button to delete the App. 4. Note: The Widget Gallery, HDTV Settings App, and Profile App cannot be deleted. Press ► to create a profile. Your new profile has been created. Version 6/28/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Press the VIA button. 2. Press ◄ or ► .... 5. Moving Apps 1. Set who can customize to select the App you want or delete, and then press the Yellow button. 3. Press ◄ or ► to have a unique name and avatar/picture so each member of Apps in place. Create a PIN (password) d. Deleting Apps VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1.
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...Gain o Blue Gain o Red Offset o Green Offset o Blue Offset Reset Color Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to look washed out and if the contrast is in darker parts of color first. Custom allows you created. If the brightness is...the horizontal position of the picture. Vertical Position: Adjust the vertical position of the picture. Horizontal Size: Adjust the horizontal size of the picture. Vertical Size: Adjust the vertical size of color in the picture. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, ...
...Gain o Blue Gain o Red Offset o Green Offset o Blue Offset Reset Color Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to look washed out and if the contrast is in darker parts of color first. Custom allows you created. If the brightness is...the horizontal position of the picture. Vertical Position: Adjust the vertical position of the picture. Horizontal Size: Adjust the horizontal size of the picture. Vertical Size: Adjust the vertical size of color in the picture. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, ...
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.... Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to factory default. Note: Only settings under the Picture will detect the cadence (for example at 60 fps. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the room. Choose from Off, Normal, Rich Color, Grn/Flesh, and Grn/Blue...
.... Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to factory default. Note: Only settings under the Picture will detect the cadence (for example at 60 fps. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the room. Choose from Off, Normal, Rich Color, Grn/Flesh, and Grn/Blue...
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... The input sources available will play the audio. Indicates which source will vary according to Off. Size Set the size of equal size and are positioned side-by-side. Version 6/28/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com Note: PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in a small window (sub screen)....Medium or Large. Choose from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, and Bottom Right. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed on top of the main screen. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen...
... The input sources available will play the audio. Indicates which source will vary according to Off. Size Set the size of equal size and are positioned side-by-side. Version 6/28/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com Note: PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in a small window (sub screen)....Medium or Large. Choose from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, and Bottom Right. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed on top of the main screen. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen...
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.... Guided Setup Use this function to return to factory settings. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Refer to factory default. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to Chapter 3 for more information. Note: Previously scanned...
.... Guided Setup Use this function to return to factory settings. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Refer to factory default. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to Chapter 3 for more information. Note: Previously scanned...
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... television Wrong or abnormal colors/patterns Check color and tint settings in the Picture Menu. Reset Picture settings to default in the Picture Menu. Check video/device cable integrity. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. ...
... television Wrong or abnormal colors/patterns Check color and tint settings in the Picture Menu. Reset Picture settings to default in the Picture Menu. Check video/device cable integrity. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. ...
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... view the available aspect modes Check the video settings of your external device. If using the RGB input (Computer), a supported PC desktop resolution must be used. If using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your ... by : Removing the AC power cable from the back of your external device. Check video/device cable integrity. Version 6/28/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has...
... view the available aspect modes Check the video settings of your external device. If using the RGB input (Computer), a supported PC desktop resolution must be used. If using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your ... by : Removing the AC power cable from the back of your external device. Check video/device cable integrity. Version 6/28/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has...
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The following timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Mode No. See the... table below for questions on how to set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by ...
The following timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Mode No. See the... table below for questions on how to set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by ...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Canadian English Rating 45 Canadian French Rating 45 Change the Password 46 Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 44 Reset Locks 46 USA Movie Rating 45 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 44 Password 46 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma ... 15 Universal 17 VIA buttons 32 VIA Functions 16 Reset All TV Settings 50 Factory Default 50 Picture Settings 39 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 41 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 40, 42 Menu Language 46 Parental Controls Menu 44 Setup...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Canadian English Rating 45 Canadian French Rating 45 Change the Password 46 Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 44 Reset Locks 46 USA Movie Rating 45 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 44 Password 46 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma ... 15 Universal 17 VIA buttons 32 VIA Functions 16 Reset All TV Settings 50 Factory Default 50 Picture Settings 39 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 41 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 40, 42 Menu Language 46 Parental Controls Menu 44 Setup...