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...or wired high-speed Internet connection. Restrictions Apply. Connect using these easy steps to select an App. 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 ...8226; Screen Cleaning Cloth • User Manual • Quickstart Guide • Registration Card 2 SETTING UP YOUR TV Your new VIZIO HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps™ (VIA) has a built-in HD! The Setup App will guide you turn on your DVD player or...
...or wired high-speed Internet connection. Restrictions Apply. Connect using these easy steps to select an App. 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 ...8226; Screen Cleaning Cloth • User Manual • Quickstart Guide • Registration Card 2 SETTING UP YOUR TV Your new VIZIO HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps™ (VIA) has a built-in HD! The Setup App will guide you turn on your DVD player or...
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... boxes may be able to select TV Settings. Extended coverage begins when the manufacturer's warranty expires so you have components with direct cable hookup from a digital source. REGISTER NOW Register your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO ...off after being run once, but press the button slower this product, please erase your VIZIO product with Wireless Subwoofer. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from VIZIO accessories such as the Sound Bar with up and down with HDMI outputs to display a...
... boxes may be able to select TV Settings. Extended coverage begins when the manufacturer's warranty expires so you have components with direct cable hookup from a digital source. REGISTER NOW Register your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO ...off after being run once, but press the button slower this product, please erase your VIZIO product with Wireless Subwoofer. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from VIZIO accessories such as the Sound Bar with up and down with HDMI outputs to display a...
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... that could exceed the limits necessary to purchase a plan. dba V, Inc. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will experience many years of HDMI Licensing LLC. We hope you register your new VIZIO M470NV/M550NV television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are incorporated under license from SRS...
... that could exceed the limits necessary to purchase a plan. dba V, Inc. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will experience many years of HDMI Licensing LLC. We hope you register your new VIZIO M470NV/M550NV television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are incorporated under license from SRS...
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...Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, ... contact the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) http://www.fcc....of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will be complete on June 12,...
...Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, ... contact the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) http://www.fcc....of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will be complete on June 12,...
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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 Location for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS... AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 14 Installing...
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 Location for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS... AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 14 Installing...
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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...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 35 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...35 Input Menu...36 Wide...
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...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 35 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...35 Input Menu...36 Wide...
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... prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. If you do not shorten the service life of your HDTV is about 163W (AVG). VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in a level, landscape...
... prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage. If you do not shorten the service life of your HDTV is about 163W (AVG). VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in a level, landscape...
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... volume up and down . To open a channel list. o Power Off-Press to turn your TV (called Inputs). Please use your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on and orange when powered off . o Channel-Press to open the Quick Menu, press the Jag wheel... . The inputs cycle in the OSD menu. Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to close after 10 seconds. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Note: The Jag wheel does not operate in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp...
... volume up and down . To open a channel list. o Power Off-Press to turn your TV (called Inputs). Please use your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on and orange when powered off . o Channel-Press to open the Quick Menu, press the Jag wheel... . The inputs cycle in the OSD menu. Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to close after 10 seconds. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Note: The Jag wheel does not operate in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp...
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... all digital connector. AUDIO OUT: a. b. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com OPTICAL-When digital TV is an additional HDMI connector on the S/PDIF Optical connector for detailed information on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in...to connect the external audio from the same source. 4. Set up your area visit www.antennaweb.org. DTV/TV-Connect to come from a computer here. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to access the Internet. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. There is selected for high definition ...
... all digital connector. AUDIO OUT: a. b. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com OPTICAL-When digital TV is an additional HDMI connector on the S/PDIF Optical connector for detailed information on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in...to connect the external audio from the same source. 4. Set up your area visit www.antennaweb.org. DTV/TV-Connect to come from a computer here. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to access the Internet. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. There is selected for high definition ...
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... it to program other A/V devices connected to complete the activation. HDMI SIDE-Connect digital video devices such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more information on page 49 for Inserting the Batteries: Only use by a professional service technician. 2. ...Make sure that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. You can also activate your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Follow the instructions on the back. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
... it to program other A/V devices connected to complete the activation. HDMI SIDE-Connect digital video devices such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more information on page 49 for Inserting the Batteries: Only use by a professional service technician. 2. ...Make sure that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. You can also activate your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Follow the instructions on the back. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
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... repeatedly. OK-Press to your TV (called Inputs). MENU-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on from open menus, adjust other TV settings such as the "A" button on and off . VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the... entire sequence, you set up or down . You can name your program when you ...
... repeatedly. OK-Press to your TV (called Inputs). MENU-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on from open menus, adjust other TV settings such as the "A" button on and off . VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the... entire sequence, you set up or down . You can name your program when you ...
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...music, and much more information about the VIA functions on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Play (►)-Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your VIA Dock.... Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to start playback. The screen will display the sub-screen in various Apps. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in order to use the sliding keyboard. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to...
...music, and much more information about the VIA functions on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Play (►)-Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your VIA Dock.... Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to start playback. The screen will display the sub-screen in various Apps. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in order to use the sliding keyboard. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to...
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... from the front of the remote control sensor, 30° to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries. When not ...feet (10 meters) from heat sources. You can use your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. See Device Setup on page 43for more information on your TV will help you set up your VIZIO remote control for the best response to the remote control or does not respond at this sensor...
... from the front of the remote control sensor, 30° to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries. When not ...feet (10 meters) from heat sources. You can use your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. See Device Setup on page 43for more information on your TV will help you set up your VIZIO remote control for the best response to the remote control or does not respond at this sensor...
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Follow the on your new HDTV. 1. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on -screen directions to easily setup your TV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to the power cord connector on your TV for ... you have a cable/satellite set-top box) Connect your devices and set up your HDTV. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. We will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting...
Follow the on your new HDTV. 1. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on -screen directions to easily setup your TV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to the power cord connector on your TV for ... you have a cable/satellite set-top box) Connect your devices and set up your HDTV. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. We will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting...
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... on the remote control will cycle you through the available inputs. If there is in the HDTV Settings App. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Each press of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Note: If your HDTV is no picture, make sure that any ... you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. will light up white. 2. 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 App or the Network Menu in TV mode, pressing CH...
... on the remote control will cycle you through the available inputs. If there is in the HDTV Settings App. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Each press of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Note: If your HDTV is no picture, make sure that any ... you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. will light up white. 2. 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 App or the Network Menu in TV mode, pressing CH...
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... for each member of Apps in the VIA Dock. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. .... This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. The Sidebar contents vary by App. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to...
... for each member of Apps in the VIA Dock. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. .... This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. The Sidebar contents vary by App. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to...
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...VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added security and protection. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Refer to your Cable/Satellite Set...power to your HDTV and your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn off your Cable/Satellite box. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI... 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 TV...
...VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added security and protection. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Refer to your Cable/Satellite Set...power to your HDTV and your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn off your Cable/Satellite box. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI... 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 TV...
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...video cable (yellow) from your Set Top Box to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on scanning for new channels. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video... (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (...
...video cable (yellow) from your Set Top Box to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on scanning for new channels. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video... (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 4. Connect the coaxial (...
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...on your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the power to optical. Press ► to select. 3. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to select OFF so the sound from your HDTV. 2. Turn on your Home Theater to your HDTV. Turn on your...your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28 www.VIZIO.com See your sound system has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from the HDTV will be connected directly to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Turn off 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA ...
...on your sound system to the OPTICAL digital audio out on the power to optical. Press ► to select. 3. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to select OFF so the sound from your HDTV. 2. Turn on your Home Theater to your HDTV. Turn on your...your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28 www.VIZIO.com See your sound system has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from the HDTV will be connected directly to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Turn off 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA ...
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...the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to your computer. 5. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV and computer. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your computer and the... the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Set computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on page 61). Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your HDTV. Turn on the power to your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. This step is...
...the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to your computer. 5. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV and computer. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your computer and the... the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Set computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on page 61). Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your HDTV. Turn on the power to your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. This step is...