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... 18 Using the Network Connection Menu 18 Connecting to a Wireless Network 18 Changing the Advanced Network Settings 19 Testing Your Network Connection 19 Changing the TV Settings 20 Changing the Input Source 20 Adjusting the Audio Settings 20 Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings 21 Resetting the Audio Settings 21 Setting the... the Names of the Inputs 26 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language 26 Setting the Time Zone 27 Adjusting the CEC Settings 27 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 28 Using the Help Menu 28 Displaying System Information 28
... 18 Using the Network Connection Menu 18 Connecting to a Wireless Network 18 Changing the Advanced Network Settings 19 Testing Your Network Connection 19 Changing the TV Settings 20 Changing the Input Source 20 Adjusting the Audio Settings 20 Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings 21 Resetting the Audio Settings 21 Setting the... the Names of the Inputs 26 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language 26 Setting the Time Zone 27 Adjusting the CEC Settings 27 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 28 Using the Help Menu 28 Displaying System Information 28
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... 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 ...User Profile 37 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings 37 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 38 The TV displays "No Signal 38 There is no power 38 The power is on, but there is no ... 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...
... 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 ...User Profile 37 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings 37 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 38 The TV displays "No Signal 38 There is no power 38 The power is on, but there is no ... 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...
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... shock, or component damage. • A distance of at least three feet should be maintained between your TV and 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 cleaning your TV. • When moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ...
... shock, or component damage. • A distance of at least three feet should be maintained between your TV and 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 cleaning your TV. • When moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ...
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... fill with heavy dust or high humidity may function abnormally. To reduce the risk of time. The power cord fails or frays. - M420SV / M470SV / M550SV • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Operating your TV in the operating instructions unless you to qualified service personnel. • WARNING: Keep your dealer.
... fill with heavy dust or high humidity may function abnormally. To reduce the risk of time. The power cord fails or frays. - M420SV / M470SV / M550SV • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Operating your TV in the operating instructions unless you to qualified service personnel. • WARNING: Keep your dealer.
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...to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is... to be connected to earth in the building installation. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal...
...to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is... to be connected to earth in the building installation. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal...
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... surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is missing or damaged. VIZIO LCD HDTV with Batteries 2. Place the TV screen-down on the bottom of the TV and keep it from the box and inspecting the package contents you have completed your new...
... surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is missing or damaged. VIZIO LCD HDTV with Batteries 2. Place the TV screen-down on the bottom of the TV and keep it from the box and inspecting the package contents you have completed your new...
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...the weight/load of debris that came with 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. Be... sure the surface is capable of supporting the weight of the TV. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Installing the TV on a Wall To mount your TV, you will need a wall mount. Using a philips-head screwdriver, remove the base by loosening and removing the screws....
...the weight/load of debris that came with 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. Be... sure the surface is capable of supporting the weight of the TV. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Installing the TV on a Wall To mount your TV, you will need a wall mount. Using a philips-head screwdriver, remove the base by loosening and removing the screws....
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... connector from computer. Controls and Connections Rear Panel Inputs 1 USB 2 USB 1 2 HDMI 3 AC IN 4 HDMI BEST AUDIO RGB PC ETHERNET RGB PC COMPONENT (BETTER) Y V DTV / TV OPTICAL AUDIO OUT CABLE / ANTENNA RGB PC/ PC Audio In Ethernet Component Cable/ RCA Audio Out Antenna Optical Audio Out Rear Panel Inputs 2 AC IN...
... connector from computer. Controls and Connections Rear Panel Inputs 1 USB 2 USB 1 2 HDMI 3 AC IN 4 HDMI BEST AUDIO RGB PC ETHERNET RGB PC COMPONENT (BETTER) Y V DTV / TV OPTICAL AUDIO OUT CABLE / ANTENNA RGB PC/ PC Audio In Ethernet Component Cable/ RCA Audio Out Antenna Optical Audio Out Rear Panel Inputs 2 AC IN...
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Input: Change the input device. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. 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. With each press of the TVs audio. Rear Panel Buttons Power: Turn the TV on -screen menu. Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the button, the TV will display a different input source 4 Menu: Display on or off.
Input: Change the input device. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. 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. With each press of the TVs audio. Rear Panel Buttons Power: Turn the TV on -screen menu. Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the button, the TV will display a different input source 4 Menu: Display on or off.
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... Digital Episode Guide on -screen menu and episode guide. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. See the VIA Shortcut Buttons graphic. Last: Return to manually enter a channel. CC (Closed: Open the CC Menu. With each press of the TV's audio. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Remote Control Input App Launcher CC Exit OK Back V Button...
... Digital Episode Guide on -screen menu and episode guide. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. See the VIA Shortcut Buttons graphic. Last: Return to manually enter a channel. CC (Closed: Open the CC Menu. With each press of the TV's audio. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Remote Control Input App Launcher CC Exit OK Back V Button...
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...Device Ports 2. See the Device Connection Chart on . 5. Turn your device on the next page. Scanning for special instructions: • Cable TV (without cable box/directly from the on-screen menu. Use the best available connection. Ensure each end of devices/connection types below for Channels ...connection type (HDMI, RGB, etc) from wall) Perform a channel scan. For example, if you are off. 2. Connect the device and the TV. Connecting Your Devices Your HDTV can be sure you have an HDMI cable. 3 Connecting Your Devices Once you have determined the best available connection ...
...Device Ports 2. See the Device Connection Chart on . 5. Turn your device on the next page. Scanning for special instructions: • Cable TV (without cable box/directly from the on-screen menu. Use the best available connection. Ensure each end of devices/connection types below for Channels ...connection type (HDMI, RGB, etc) from wall) Perform a channel scan. For example, if you are off. 2. Connect the device and the TV. Connecting Your Devices Your HDTV can be sure you have an HDMI cable. 3 Connecting Your Devices Once you have determined the best available connection ...
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3 Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. 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
3 Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. 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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... modem with an available ethernet port • A high-speed internet connection 2. Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to the ethernet port on the back panel • Wirelessly, using the ...RJ45 (ethernet) connector on the back of the TV. 3. 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...
... modem with an available ethernet port • A high-speed internet connection 2. Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to the ethernet port on the back panel • Wirelessly, using the ...RJ45 (ethernet) connector on the back of the TV. 3. 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...
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... OK. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on and the Setup App starts. 4. If you begin the first-time setup: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to your network via an ethernet cable, you can skip this screen. To complete the... first-time setup: 1. The TV powers on page 9. TV Widgets. Before you are connecting to your TV connection using the on the remote. 3. Press the Power/Standby button on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup...
... OK. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on and the Setup App starts. 4. If you begin the first-time setup: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to your network via an ethernet cable, you can skip this screen. To complete the... first-time setup: 1. The TV powers on page 9. TV Widgets. Before you are connecting to your TV connection using the on the remote. 3. Press the Power/Standby button on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup...
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... close the on the remote. To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on -screen menu. 11 You can be connected to your TV, you can: • Change the input source • Set the screen aspect radio • Set up closed captioning • Activate the sleep timer ...8226; Adjust the picture settings • Use the PIP feature • Adjust the network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can also...
... close the on the remote. To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on -screen menu. 11 You can be connected to your TV, you can: • Change the input source • Set the screen aspect radio • Set up closed captioning • Activate the sleep timer ...8226; Adjust the picture settings • Use the PIP feature • Adjust the network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu Changing the Input Source External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles can also...
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Use the table below to the content's original format. Areas in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. 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. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in red will not be visible on your content type.
Use the table below to the content's original format. Areas in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. 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. 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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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions you wish to see : • Analog Closed Caption for analog (NTSC) TV channels. • Digital Closed Caption for programs that include them . Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the CC icon and press ...CC1 may display English captions and CC2 may appear wider than intended. Each mode displays the picture differently. This option is only available when the TV is displayed. 3. If you are added to the left and right of the display image. • Wide stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture...
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions you wish to see : • Analog Closed Caption for analog (NTSC) TV channels. • Digital Closed Caption for programs that include them . Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the CC icon and press ...CC1 may display English captions and CC2 may appear wider than intended. Each mode displays the picture differently. This option is only available when the TV is displayed. 3. If you are added to the left and right of the display image. • Wide stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture...
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.... 3. Change the edge type. 4. Press the MENU button on the remote to highlight Timer and press OK. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after a set period of the closed captions can be displayed according to highlight the setting you... captions, press the EXIT button on the remote to your preference. Press OK, then press EXIT. 14 To use the Arrow buttons to turn the TV off : 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes. 5. 5 Changing the Appearance of the text. • Opacity - The on the remote to ...
.... 3. Change the edge type. 4. Press the MENU button on the remote to highlight Timer and press OK. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after a set period of the closed captions can be displayed according to highlight the setting you... captions, press the EXIT button on the remote to your preference. Press OK, then press EXIT. 14 To use the Arrow buttons to turn the TV off : 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes. 5. 5 Changing the Appearance of the text. • Opacity - The on the remote to ...
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...distinguish details. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK. Adjusts the edge sharpness of the picture. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be difficult to distinguish in dark or bright areas of the picture.... Picture Settings on the remote to highlight Picture Mode, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. The TV Settings menu is displayed. 4. however, it will produce the best picture in the picture. When this setting is too low, the picture ...
...distinguish details. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK. Adjusts the edge sharpness of the picture. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be difficult to distinguish in dark or bright areas of the picture.... Picture Settings on the remote to highlight Picture Mode, then use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. The TV Settings menu is displayed. 4. however, it will produce the best picture in the picture. When this setting is too low, the picture ...
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...OK. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. Press the EXIT button on the remote. The TV displays, "Are you sure you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow to highlight More, then press OK. 2. To adjust the picture...8226; Auto Adjust - Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to RESET Picture Settings to the factory default settings: 1. 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...
...OK. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. Press the EXIT button on the remote. The TV displays, "Are you sure you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow to highlight More, then press OK. 2. To adjust the picture...8226; Auto Adjust - Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to RESET Picture Settings to the factory default settings: 1. 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...