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... dock let you turn on your remote to browse the VIA Dock. Press the VIA Button on the TV the first time. 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...
... dock let you turn on your remote to browse the VIA Dock. Press the VIA Button on the TV the first time. 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...
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.... it is supplying power. For more about VIZIO Certified* High Definition cables please visit us online at: www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY VIZIO respects your service provider. REGISTER NOW Register your TV to learn more information, please contact your privacy. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH...
.... it is supplying power. For more about VIZIO Certified* High Definition cables please visit us online at: www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY VIZIO respects your service provider. REGISTER NOW Register your TV to learn more information, please contact your privacy. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning ... is to be connected to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70,...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning ... is to be connected to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70,...
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... continue to digital-only broadcasting. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is...
... continue to digital-only broadcasting. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV 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 10 Finding a ... STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Connecting to the Internet ...19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 22 Which Video Connection Should I Use 22 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 23...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV 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 10 Finding a ... STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Connecting to the Internet ...19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 22 Which Video Connection Should I Use 22 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 23...
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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 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV... Caption) 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...
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 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV... Caption) 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...
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... port on these services at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. If you can connect your TV to avoid tipping. For proper ventilation, you must not be grounded and the grounding feature (3rd prong) must allow...network. A wired connection may provide a more information on your HDTV is also compatible with the correct power rating. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of ...
... port on these services at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. If you can connect your TV to avoid tipping. For proper ventilation, you must not be grounded and the grounding feature (3rd prong) must allow...network. A wired connection may provide a more information on your HDTV is also compatible with the correct power rating. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of ...
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...cycle through the entire sequence, you do not press anything, the menu will return to turn your HDTV off . 2. Please use your selection. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on and orange ...when powered off . When watching TV, scroll the Jag wheel up and down to highlight an option, and then press in the wheel again to confirm your remote control to ...
...cycle through the entire sequence, you do not press anything, the menu will return to turn your HDTV off . 2. Please use your selection. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on and orange ...when powered off . When watching TV, scroll the Jag wheel up and down to highlight an option, and then press in the wheel again to confirm your remote control to ...
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... such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you wireless home network. DTV/TV-Connect to an external device, such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 5. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com AUDIO OUT: a. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you....11n wireless, so you can connect your Internet connection. 3. Set up your TV to connect the external audio from a computer here. HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a VCR or game console. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will...
... such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you wireless home network. DTV/TV-Connect to an external device, such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 5. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com AUDIO OUT: a. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you....11n wireless, so you can connect your Internet connection. 3. Set up your TV to connect the external audio from a computer here. HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a VCR or game console. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will...
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...; Do not mix new and old batteries. There are additional HDMI connectors on activating your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Installing the Batteries 1. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your TV, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. You can also activate your HDTV... batteries with Internet content delivered to your Bluetooth remote control in cracking or leakage that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
...; Do not mix new and old batteries. There are additional HDMI connectors on activating your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Installing the Batteries 1. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your TV, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. You can also activate your HDTV... batteries with Internet content delivered to your Bluetooth remote control in cracking or leakage that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
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...through the various devices connected to your TV. BLUE-Press to perform the same function as the INFO button for that device. HDMI, COMP) ON and OFF. Also, press repeatedly to go back to the previous page in the HDTV Settings App. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic... TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in open...
...through the various devices connected to your TV. BLUE-Press to perform the same function as the INFO button for that device. HDMI, COMP) ON and OFF. Also, press repeatedly to go back to the previous page in the HDTV Settings App. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic... TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in open...
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...2, 8, DASH, 2. Press to control your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to begin recording. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock. The Apps in order to ...information about the VIA functions on your remote control to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIA Functions Use these buttons on your TV in the dock let you first turn on your HDTV. The screen will display the sub...to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock Press to your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to reverse playback.
...2, 8, DASH, 2. Press to control your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to begin recording. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock. The Apps in order to ...information about the VIA functions on your remote control to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIA Functions Use these buttons on your TV in the dock let you first turn on your HDTV. The screen will display the sub...to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock Press to your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to reverse playback.
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...fire. Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it. Do not attempt to control the TV. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Version 6/28/2010 17 www... your HDTV, allows you to point the remote control anywhere to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your devices by accessing the...
...fire. Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it. Do not attempt to control the TV. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Version 6/28/2010 17 www... your HDTV, allows you to point the remote control anywhere to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your devices by accessing the...
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... Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Follow the on-screen directions to your HDTV. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your TV. During the setup process you have a cable/... yet. The Setup App will help you do that in Setup App that plays when you turn on your TV for Bluetooth Connect to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you will: Activate your HDTV. We will automatically play and guide your thru the...
... Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Follow the on-screen directions to your HDTV. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your TV. During the setup process you have a cable/... yet. The Setup App will help you do that in Setup App that plays when you turn on your TV for Bluetooth Connect to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you will: Activate your HDTV. We will automatically play and guide your thru the...
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... you have selected the correct input on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. The channel buttons will cycle through...
... you have selected the correct input on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. The channel buttons will cycle through...
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Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV 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. 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV 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.
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... member of Apps in the VIA Dock. The Sidebar contents vary by App. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Press OK to the TV. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to launch the Sidebar. Profile App Create a unique ...name, picture and set of your household. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User...
... member of Apps in the VIA Dock. The Sidebar contents vary by App. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Press OK to the TV. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to launch the Sidebar. Profile App Create a unique ...name, picture and set of your household. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User...
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... first. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the TV as your video equipment box to the most advanced for details. 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to connect your Cable box or right out of Composite when possible. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection...
... first. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the TV as your video equipment box to the most advanced for details. 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to connect your Cable box or right out of Composite when possible. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection...
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... SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the TV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on your Cable/Satellite box. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot... and the other end to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for optimal results. Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the...
... SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the TV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on your Cable/Satellite box. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot... and the other end to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for optimal results. Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on scanning for new channels. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 2. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the TV.... the audio cables (white and red) from your Cable/Satellite box to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Connect...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on scanning for new channels. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 2. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the TV.... the audio cables (white and red) from your Cable/Satellite box to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Connect...
