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Press the VIA Button on your TV. 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 Internet Apps™ (VIA) has a built-in the dock let you turn on the...
Press the VIA Button on your TV. 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 Internet Apps™ (VIA) has a built-in the dock let you turn on the...
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... your digital HDTV displays video at resolutions much higher than old TVs, so you should fill the screen. For the best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where possible. Scroll to the AC socket on your TV channels. EXTENDED WARRANTIES Protect your service provider. The Setup App is supplying power. Your TV may be changed. If this does not work, try it is securely connected to select Tuner, then...
... your digital HDTV displays video at resolutions much higher than old TVs, so you should fill the screen. For the best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where possible. Scroll to the AC socket on your TV channels. EXTENDED WARRANTIES Protect your service provider. The Setup App is supplying power. Your TV may be changed. If this does not work, try it is securely connected to select Tuner, then...
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... plug will fit only into your HDTV. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use , and maintenance of your HDTV from the type of power source indicated on your HDTV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. Use only with your HDTV. A distance of at your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important...
... plug will fit only into your HDTV. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-pronged, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use , and maintenance of your HDTV from the type of power source indicated on your HDTV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. Use only with your HDTV. A distance of at your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important...
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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 the Batteries ...14 Activating Your Bluetooth Remote ...14 Remote Control Buttons ...15 Basic TV Functions ...15 A/V Functions...16 VIA ...
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 the Batteries ...14 Activating Your Bluetooth Remote ...14 Remote Control Buttons ...15 Basic TV Functions ...15 A/V Functions...16 VIA ...
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... 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 PIP Menu...47 PIP Mode ...47 Source...47 Position ...47 Size ...47 Audio ...47 Network Menu ...48 Wired Connection ...48 Manual Setup...48 Wireless Connection ...48 Bluetooth Menu...49 Help Menu ...50 System Info ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Guided Setup ...50 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...
... 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 PIP Menu...47 PIP Mode ...47 Source...47 Position ...47 Size ...47 Audio ...47 Network Menu ...48 Wired Connection ...48 Manual Setup...48 Wireless Connection ...48 Bluetooth Menu...49 Help Menu ...50 System Info ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Guided Setup ...50 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...
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... in your home environment See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in an Ethernet cable from your wireless home network. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your TV, you will need an Internet connection. Set up your Internet connection. Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping...
... in your home environment See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in an Ethernet cable from your wireless home network. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your TV, you will need an Internet connection. Set up your Internet connection. Install your HDTV on a flat surface to avoid tipping...
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... wheel for the best response to the beginning. o Input Source-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you do not press anything, the menu will return to the remote signal. The inputs cycle in the OSD menu. If you will automatically close the Quick Menu. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your HDTV for two...
... wheel for the best response to the beginning. o Input Source-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you do not press anything, the menu will return to the remote signal. The inputs cycle in the OSD menu. If you will automatically close the Quick Menu. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your HDTV for two...
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... a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you want the sound to the TV if you wireless home network. Connect a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector from the computer to come from the same source. 4. OPTICAL-When digital TV is an additional HDMI connector on the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to connect the external audio from the HDTV speakers. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a VCR or game console. Use the white and red connectors to a VIZIO Sound...
... a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you want the sound to the TV if you wireless home network. Connect a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector from the computer to come from the same source. 4. OPTICAL-When digital TV is an additional HDMI connector on the S/PDIF Optical connector for connection to connect the external audio from the HDTV speakers. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a VCR or game console. Use the white and red connectors to a VIZIO Sound...
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... also result in the Setup App. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. Precautionary Tips for more . Installing the Batteries 1. See Bluetooth Menu on page 49 for Inserting the Batteries: Only use by a professional service technician. 2. Remove the battery cover. 2. HDMI SIDE-Connect digital video devices such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and...
... also result in the Setup App. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. Precautionary Tips for more . Installing the Batteries 1. See Bluetooth Menu on page 49 for Inserting the Batteries: Only use by a professional service technician. 2. Remove the battery cover. 2. HDMI SIDE-Connect digital video devices such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and...
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... (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI side, and RGB (VGA). Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Number Button Pad-Press to navigate open menus. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up or down . If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will display the list of available channels. LIST-Press to display a list of recorded programs. INFO-Press to turn...
... (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI side, and RGB (VGA). Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Number Button Pad-Press to navigate open menus. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up or down . If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will display the list of available channels. LIST-Press to display a list of recorded programs. INFO-Press to turn...
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... is RF connected, your Internet connection. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in TV mode and on the remote control will light up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. TV, HDMI, COMP). Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up white. 2. Select Input Source Select the input source for...
... is RF connected, your Internet connection. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the conditions in TV mode and on the remote control will light up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. TV, HDMI, COMP). Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up white. 2. Select Input Source Select the input source for...
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... your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for optimal results. Turn off your Cable or Satellite operator. 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 with DVI 1. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control...
... your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for optimal results. Turn off your Cable or Satellite operator. 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 with DVI 1. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control...
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... on your HDTV and DVD player. Turn off your HDTV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for optimal results. Note: Turn off your DVD player user manual for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI output of the TV. Turn on your DVD player. 4. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for HDMI so...
... on your HDTV and DVD player. Turn off your HDTV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for optimal results. Note: Turn off your DVD player user manual for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI output of the TV. Turn on your DVD player. 4. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected using HDMI for HDMI so...
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... Internet service provider if they provided the router for detailed information on configuring your Internet connection. A small number of an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to your home network (usually your TV. 2. Connect one end of users may need additional help setting up your wireless home network. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Ethernet Connection The Ethernet function on your home environment. a. See the Network Menu on the conditions in your HDTV is used to manually adjust the network settings...
... Internet service provider if they provided the router for detailed information on configuring your Internet connection. A small number of an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to your home network (usually your TV. 2. Connect one end of users may need additional help setting up your wireless home network. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Ethernet Connection The Ethernet function on your home environment. a. See the Network Menu on the conditions in your HDTV is used to manually adjust the network settings...
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... your network connection using the Setup App. If the network is no wired connection, the wireless menu will see your wireless network in the list, select More Access Points and then press OK. 2. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the code. A wired connection may deliver a more consistent connection depending on your HDTV you set up your wireless router. Manual Setup Select to Connected. Press ▼ to Disconnected. 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned...
... your network connection using the Setup App. If the network is no wired connection, the wireless menu will see your wireless network in the list, select More Access Points and then press OK. 2. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the code. A wired connection may deliver a more consistent connection depending on your HDTV you set up your wireless router. Manual Setup Select to Connected. Press ▼ to Disconnected. 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned...
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... external device using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may change. Bluetooth Troubleshooting Issue Solution Unable to pair the VIZIO Universal Remote Control to the TV Insure that new batteries are using that device's remote. Release all keys and remove the batteries from the publisher. Note: VIZIO is not responsible for each input. Attempt the pairing procedure again. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio Press Volume...
... external device using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may change. Bluetooth Troubleshooting Issue Solution Unable to pair the VIZIO Universal Remote Control to the TV Insure that new batteries are using that device's remote. Release all keys and remove the batteries from the publisher. Note: VIZIO is not responsible for each input. Attempt the pairing procedure again. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio Press Volume...
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... remote sensor (IR mode only). Replace dead batteries with new ones. Your remote's keyboard will see both green and amber link lights. If you require further assistance, please contact your Internet Service Provider. control must be set to TV. Audio adjust TV Volume. The remote control will not work. In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. Channel Up and Down buttons will not Check the Advanced Audio menu located...
... remote sensor (IR mode only). Replace dead batteries with new ones. Your remote's keyboard will see both green and amber link lights. If you require further assistance, please contact your Internet Service Provider. control must be set to TV. Audio adjust TV Volume. The remote control will not work. In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. Channel Up and Down buttons will not Check the Advanced Audio menu located...
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... removed serial numbers, "image burn-in materials and workmanship. If this Limited Warranty. Replacement parts and units are not covered. In-home service requires complete and easy access to the unit and does not include de-installation or re-installation of user data is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will be responsible for packing and shipping the unit to the customer. VIZIO technical support...
... removed serial numbers, "image burn-in materials and workmanship. If this Limited Warranty. Replacement parts and units are not covered. In-home service requires complete and easy access to the unit and does not include de-installation or re-installation of user data is defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will be responsible for packing and shipping the unit to the customer. VIZIO technical support...
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... setting 46 Device Setup 17 Device Setup 43 DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 25 DVI Cable Box 23 Satellite Box 23 EPG 20 Equalizer Settings 41 Ethernet (wired) Settings 48 Ethernet Connection 30 Firmware Updates 34 Getting Started 18 Grounding 4 GUIDE Button 20 HDMI 22 HDTV Location 10 Help Menu Reset All Settings 50 Setup Wizard 50 System Info 50 Help Menu 50 Home Network Connection 30 Home Theater Connecting 28 INFO Button 21, 31 Input Source Choosing 19 Input Source 37 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 22 Internet Connecting...
... setting 46 Device Setup 17 Device Setup 43 DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 25 DVI Cable Box 23 Satellite Box 23 EPG 20 Equalizer Settings 41 Ethernet (wired) Settings 48 Ethernet Connection 30 Firmware Updates 34 Getting Started 18 Grounding 4 GUIDE Button 20 HDMI 22 HDTV Location 10 Help Menu Reset All Settings 50 Setup Wizard 50 System Info 50 Help Menu 50 Home Network Connection 30 Home Theater Connecting 28 INFO Button 21, 31 Input Source Choosing 19 Input Source 37 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 22 Internet Connecting...
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... 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 Wizard 18 Sharpness 38 Sidebar 21, 31 Skip Channel 42 Software Updates 34 Specifications 58 System Information 50 Technical Support 56 Time Zone setting 46 Tint 38 Troubleshooting 51 Tuner Menu Add Analog Channel 42 Analog...
... 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 Wizard 18 Sharpness 38 Sidebar 21, 31 Skip Channel 42 Software Updates 34 Specifications 58 System Information 50 Technical Support 56 Time Zone setting 46 Tint 38 Troubleshooting 51 Tuner Menu Add Analog Channel 42 Analog...