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... remote control. e. 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 INPUTS ON YOUR HDTV YOUR VIZIO TV EVEN HAS EASY ACCESS SIDE INPUTS Press to adjust the settings on -screen directions. See Terms of titles in the VIA Dock. Go to www.rhapsody.com/vizio to turn on demand. The inputs listed...
... remote control. e. 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 INPUTS ON YOUR HDTV YOUR VIZIO TV EVEN HAS EASY ACCESS SIDE INPUTS Press to adjust the settings on -screen directions. See Terms of titles in the VIA Dock. Go to www.rhapsody.com/vizio to turn on demand. The inputs listed...
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... with stunning audio from wall or antenna Cannot return to Setup App Screen is displaying blue/no longer accessible after a few seconds I do not have high-speed Internet service Black or gray bars on the back of the image the TV is receiving an HD signal. Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on an inactive input. For the best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where...
... with stunning audio from wall or antenna Cannot return to Setup App Screen is displaying blue/no longer accessible after a few seconds I do not have high-speed Internet service Black or gray bars on the back of the image the TV is receiving an HD signal. Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on an inactive input. For the best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where...
M550NV User Manual
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... power outlet. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com This may form in the housing. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug. When connected to...
... power outlet. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com This may form in the housing. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug. When connected to...
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... 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 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using Composite Video (Good) ...24 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good)...24 Connecting Your DVD Player...25 Using HDMI (Best) ...25 HDMI Connections for DVD...
... 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 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using Composite Video (Good) ...24 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good)...24 Connecting Your DVD Player...25 Using HDMI (Best) ...25 HDMI Connections for DVD...
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...Closed 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 ...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...
...Closed 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 ...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...
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... the electronic components. Install your HDTV in (which is also compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks), so you can connect your TV to the Internet by plugging in the HDTV Settings App. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. Set up your Internet connection. Install your HDTV on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is required, use one...
... the electronic components. Install your HDTV in (which is also compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks), so you can connect your TV to the Internet by plugging in the HDTV Settings App. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. Set up your Internet connection. Install your HDTV on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is required, use one...
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..., AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. o Exit-Press to change . Please use your HDTV off . 2. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the side of your HDTV performs all of your selection. o Power Off-Press to that channel. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to turn the volume up and down...
..., AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. o Exit-Press to change . Please use your HDTV off . 2. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the side of your HDTV performs all of your selection. o Power Off-Press to that channel. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to turn the volume up and down...
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... a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you want the sound to connect the external audio from a computer here. See Network Menu on the side. 2. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. Speakers cannot be available on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your Internet connection. 3. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for detailed information on the S/PDIF Optical connector for viewing, the audio associated with L/R Audio)-Connect Component video...
... a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you want the sound to connect the external audio from a computer here. See Network Menu on the side. 2. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. Speakers cannot be available on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your Internet connection. 3. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for detailed information on the S/PDIF Optical connector for viewing, the audio associated with L/R Audio)-Connect Component video...
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... batteries. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. 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 the back. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the screen to local hazardous waste...
... batteries. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. 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 the back. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the screen to local hazardous waste...
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... when viewing a digital TV program. Once you have stepped through the various devices connected to your TV. Device Power ( next to INPUT button)-Press to turn the sound on and off . Power ( top right corner)-Press to turn the volume up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI side, and RGB (VGA). MENU-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet...
... when viewing a digital TV program. Once you have stepped through the various devices connected to your TV. Device Power ( next to INPUT button)-Press to turn the sound on and off . Power ( top right corner)-Press to turn the volume up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI side, and RGB (VGA). MENU-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet...
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...-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is connected that all of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com If there is RF connected, your TV. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control will light up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in TV mode, pressing...
...-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is connected that all of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com If there is RF connected, your TV. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control will light up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in TV mode, pressing...
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....VIZIO.com The HDMI input on your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. Note: Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your HDTV. Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control...
....VIZIO.com The HDMI input on your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. Note: Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your HDTV. Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control...
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... the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual DVD players 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 or side of the TV. HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements. Turn on the remote control or side of your DVD player. This cable is...
... the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual DVD players 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 or side of the TV. HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements. Turn on the remote control or side of your DVD player. This cable is...
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... users may need additional help setting up your home environment. Your HDTV also has 802.11n singleband wireless, so you . 30 www.VIZIO.com A small number of either your router or your Internet service provider if they provided the router for your router). Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to manually adjust the network settings. Your home network must have broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL. See Network Menu...
... users may need additional help setting up your home environment. Your HDTV also has 802.11n singleband wireless, so you . 30 www.VIZIO.com A small number of either your router or your Internet service provider if they provided the router for your router). Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to manually adjust the network settings. Your home network must have broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL. See Network Menu...
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... no wired connection, the wireless menu will be displayed and you will see that your Wired Connection is set to Connected. Wireless Connection Wireless Access Points If there is not an option that your wired connection is password protected, enter the secure access code you created when setting up your network connection using the Setup App. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in your home environment. Manual Setup Select to select your wireless network, and...
... no wired connection, the wireless menu will be displayed and you will see that your Wired Connection is set to Connected. Wireless Connection Wireless Access Points If there is not an option that your wired connection is password protected, enter the secure access code you created when setting up your network connection using the Setup App. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in your home environment. Manual Setup Select to select your wireless network, and...
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... video/device cable integrity. Press the green button while in the Apps Sidebar view to see help information from the remote. Press and hold the Q, P, and SPACE keys for customer service related to content and/or services provided by your HDTV and move the antenna to an alternate location in the Audio menu. Check the video/device cable integrity. VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps are not working...
... video/device cable integrity. Press the green button while in the Apps Sidebar view to see help information from the remote. Press and hold the Q, P, and SPACE keys for customer service related to content and/or services provided by your HDTV and move the antenna to an alternate location in the Audio menu. Check the video/device cable integrity. VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps are not working...
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... been Bluetooth paired to change channels. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor (IR mode only). Replace dead batteries with new ones. Your remote's keyboard will not work . In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. This must be performed...
... been Bluetooth paired to change channels. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor (IR mode only). Replace dead batteries with new ones. Your remote's keyboard will not work . In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. This must be performed...
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... limited to a VIZIO service center. Replacement parts and units may be new or recertified at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from the same customer location. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR...
... limited to a VIZIO service center. Replacement parts and units may be new or recertified at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from the same customer location. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR...
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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...
