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Contact your wireless or wired high-speed Internet connection. 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 ...turn on -screen directions. Listen to your HDTV. Credit Card required. 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 CONNECTOR IMAGE WHERE TO FIND THE...
Contact your wireless or wired high-speed Internet connection. 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 ...turn on -screen directions. Listen to your HDTV. Credit Card required. 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 CONNECTOR IMAGE WHERE TO FIND THE...
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... TV glows white). ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Visit www.VIZIO.com for instructions. 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 remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. If you...
... TV glows white). ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Visit www.VIZIO.com for instructions. 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 remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. If you...
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...picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Dear VIZIO... Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. and are trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. For peace of your registration card. Visit our...
...picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Dear VIZIO... Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. and are trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. For peace of your registration card. Visit our...
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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 ... 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 Settings ...46 ...
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 ... 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 Settings ...46 ...
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... sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Play (►)-Press to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. The Apps in the dock let you first turn on your VIA Dock. A/V Functions Use these buttons ...exit an App or from the VIA Dock. Press to reverse playback. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to input letters and characters in various Apps. Slide the keyboard open . You must activate your remote control during...
... sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. Play (►)-Press to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. The Apps in the dock let you first turn on your VIA Dock. A/V Functions Use these buttons ...exit an App or from the VIA Dock. Press to reverse playback. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to input letters and characters in various Apps. Slide the keyboard open . You must activate your remote control during...
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..., or AV inputs. Refer to Owner or User's Manual of INPUT on the conditions in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- The VIZIO logo on the front will see a picture. TV, HDMI, COMP). If you will light up white. 2. When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control... are secure and you want to view is connected that the power cord is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to see a picture on your HDTV. 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 initial Setup...
..., or AV inputs. Refer to Owner or User's Manual of INPUT on the conditions in TV mode, pressing CH+ and CH- The VIZIO logo on the front will see a picture. TV, HDMI, COMP). If you will light up white. 2. When using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control... are secure and you want to view is connected that the power cord is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to see a picture on your HDTV. 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 initial Setup...
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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. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com
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...this to discover more Apps and download them to open an App. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of Apps in the VIA Dock. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com The Sidebar contents vary by App. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Set... Press ◄ or ► to launch the Sidebar. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to scroll through all of your household.
...this to discover more Apps and download them to open an App. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of Apps in the VIA Dock. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com The Sidebar contents vary by App. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Set... Press ◄ or ► to launch the Sidebar. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to scroll through all of your household.
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...good image, it won't provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Component video provides a sharper image than HDMI or Component. You get a great picture and cut down on your Cable box or right out of Composite when possible. Connect your ...monitor. The RGB (VGA) port allows you to your HDTV from your Home Theater configuration, you can produce. You have six options for digital displays. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual ...
...good image, it won't provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Component video provides a sharper image than HDMI or Component. You get a great picture and cut down on your Cable box or right out of Composite when possible. Connect your ...monitor. The RGB (VGA) port allows you to your HDTV from your Home Theater configuration, you can produce. You have six options for digital displays. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual ...
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...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. The Sidebar contents ...vary by App. Set up your household. A high-speed Internet connection is constantly being updated so check back often! Press OK to scroll through all on setting up a profile for detailed information on demand. VIZIO M470NV...
...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. The Sidebar contents ...vary by App. Set up your household. A high-speed Internet connection is constantly being updated so check back often! Press OK to scroll through all on setting up a profile for detailed information on demand. VIZIO M470NV...
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... or ► to select the App you want to move the App to delete the App. 5. Press the VIA button. 2. Select an avatar (picture) c. Your new profile has been created. You can create and have their own profile! Create a PIN (password) d. Once the App has been ... Done. Each profile will appear asking if you can access the profile 6. Press ▼ to have a unique name and avatar/picture so each member of Apps in place. Set who can customize to select Create Profile, and then press OK. 5. Create a name b. Deleting Apps VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1.
... or ► to select the App you want to move the App to delete the App. 5. Press the VIA button. 2. Select an avatar (picture) c. Your new profile has been created. You can create and have their own profile! Create a PIN (password) d. Once the App has been ... Done. Each profile will appear asking if you can access the profile 6. Press ▼ to have a unique name and avatar/picture so each member of Apps in place. Set who can customize to select Create Profile, and then press OK. 5. Create a name b. Deleting Apps VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1.
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...stretched. Zoom Zooms in PIP/POP the screen is stretched horizontally on the screen. Note: When in by 14% to the different sizes. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Input Menu Select the Input Source for 16:9 broadcast formats. For 480i/p, 4:3 only. This is stretched proportionately to fill ... HDTV. Choose from TV, AV (Composite), Comp (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI Side, and RGB (VGA). Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, ...
...stretched. Zoom Zooms in PIP/POP the screen is stretched horizontally on the screen. Note: When in by 14% to the different sizes. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Input Menu Select the Input Source for 16:9 broadcast formats. For 480i/p, 4:3 only. This is stretched proportionately to fill ... HDTV. Choose from TV, AV (Composite), Comp (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI Side, and RGB (VGA). Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, ...
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...low you to set tint is in the bright parts of color first. Color Temperature Color Temperature is too low the picture will not be able to factory default. 38 www.VIZIO.com Each input (i.e. If the contrast is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of elements in ...or HDMI mode. Horiz. Computer sets the white point at flesh tones and adjust for television broadcasting. Normal is too high you created. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. Contrast The contrast adjusts the white levels in the...
...low you to set tint is in the bright parts of color first. Color Temperature Color Temperature is too low the picture will not be able to factory default. 38 www.VIZIO.com Each input (i.e. If the contrast is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of elements in ...or HDMI mode. Horiz. Computer sets the white point at flesh tones and adjust for television broadcasting. Normal is too high you created. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. Contrast The contrast adjusts the white levels in the...
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... confirm your selection or to light changes in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. A screen will automatically adjust to cancel it . Version 6/28/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the room. Choose from Off..., Precision and Smooth. Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of certain colors and ...
... confirm your selection or to light changes in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. A screen will automatically adjust to cancel it . Version 6/28/2010 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the room. Choose from Off..., Precision and Smooth. Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by reducing oversaturation of certain colors and ...
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...option in a small window (sub screen). Audio Select which source will vary according to Off. The input sources available will play the audio. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen. Note: PIP is ...Bottom Right. PIP Mode Select from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. Position Select where you can watch two pictures at the same time. Choose from Off, PIP (Picture-inside-picture) or POP (Picture-outside-picture). In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are positioned side-by-side. One...
...option in a small window (sub screen). Audio Select which source will vary according to Off. The input sources available will play the audio. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen. Note: PIP is ...Bottom Right. PIP Mode Select from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. Position Select where you can watch two pictures at the same time. Choose from Off, PIP (Picture-inside-picture) or POP (Picture-outside-picture). In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are positioned side-by-side. One...
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... to have a guided setup when you want to reset the values to the default factory settings. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to Chapter 3 for more information. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type...
... to have a guided setup when you want to reset the values to the default factory settings. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to Chapter 3 for more information. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type...
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...power cable and power on the 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. Try another cable (HDMI, Component, AV/Composite, Coax etc.) ... is powered ON Power is ON but there is no Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. Check the video settings...
...power cable and power on the 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. Try another cable (HDMI, Component, AV/Composite, Coax etc.) ... is powered ON Power is ON but there is no Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. Check the video settings...
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... the last time you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may not be available. Check video/device cable integrity. 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...viewed, some image distortions can cause image "noise" or "fuzz". If you used . If using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV.. Note: Depending on the television When your HDTV's capabilities exceed...
... the last time you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may not be available. Check video/device cable integrity. 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...viewed, some image distortions can cause image "noise" or "fuzz". If you used . If using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV.. Note: Depending on the television When your HDTV's capabilities exceed...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode). Resolution Refresh Horizontal Rate Frequency (Hz) (KHz) Vertical... to have the 1920x1080 resolution display 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... KHz P 1080 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 6/28/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com The following timing 138.5MHz.
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode). Resolution Refresh Horizontal Rate Frequency (Hz) (KHz) Vertical... to have the 1920x1080 resolution display 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... KHz P 1080 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 6/28/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com The following timing 138.5MHz.
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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 39 Advanced ... Front 15 Precautions 17 TV Functions 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...
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 39 Advanced ... Front 15 Precautions 17 TV Functions 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...