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... 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 your TV. BACK OF TV SIDE OF TV Select this... 30-day trial.* US only. See site for High Definition Video and Audio. OK Press to enjoy online content on your HDTV. Press to browse the VIA Dock. M470NV M550NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Universal Remote Control with Bluetooth (2 AA batteries included) •...
... 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 your TV. BACK OF TV SIDE OF TV Select this... 30-day trial.* US only. See site for High Definition Video and Audio. OK Press to enjoy online content on your HDTV. Press to browse the VIA Dock. M470NV M550NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Universal Remote Control with Bluetooth (2 AA batteries included) •...
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... antenna. Cable and satellite boxes may be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital HDTV displays video at : www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY VIZIO respects your movies to life! 1080p Full HD playback delivers crystal clear images with lifelike detail ... / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! If this does not work, try it is supplying power. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Standard analog TV will see more information about HD...
... antenna. Cable and satellite boxes may be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital HDTV displays video at : www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY VIZIO respects your movies to life! 1080p Full HD playback delivers crystal clear images with lifelike detail ... / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! If this does not work, try it is supplying power. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Standard analog TV will see more information about HD...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna ... 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... ...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...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna ... 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... ...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...
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... Boxes, we recommend that you wireless home network. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a Home Theater System, external amplifier, or stereo. AV-Connect Composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 5. Use the...computer to the TV if you want the sound to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Internet connection. 3. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. There is selected for viewing, the audio associated with L/R Audio)-Connect Component video devices such as a VCR or game console. See Network Menu...
... Boxes, we recommend that you wireless home network. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a Home Theater System, external amplifier, or stereo. AV-Connect Composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 5. Use the...computer to the TV if you want the sound to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Internet connection. 3. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. There is selected for viewing, the audio associated with L/R Audio)-Connect Component video devices such as a VCR or game console. See Network Menu...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. Installing the Batteries 1. Activating Your ... or leakage that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on page 49 for more . Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. Insert two AA batteries into the...Box through this all digital connector. You can also use by a professional service technician. 2. HDMI SIDE-Connect digital video devices such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more ...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. Installing the Batteries 1. Activating Your ... or leakage that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on page 49 for more . Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. Insert two AA batteries into the...Box through this all digital connector. You can also use by a professional service technician. 2. HDMI SIDE-Connect digital video devices such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more ...
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...to skip to the next chapter. (●)-Press to start playback. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to your HDTV. Stop ( )-Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock. See Using VIA... turn on your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to reverse playback.
...to skip to the next chapter. (●)-Press to start playback. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to your HDTV. Stop ( )-Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock. See Using VIA... turn on your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to reverse playback.
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Or you have selected the correct video input source. Refer to Owner or User's Manual of your TV. Note: If your ...outlet or surge protector. 1. Watching a TV Program Before you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. The VIZIO logo on the remote control. Note: You should be in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the ... Auto Channel Search on the remote control or the side of such equipment for details. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up your Internet connection.
Or you have selected the correct video input source. Refer to Owner or User's Manual of your TV. Note: If your ...outlet or surge protector. 1. Watching a TV Program Before you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. The VIZIO logo on the remote control. Note: You should be in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the ... Auto Channel Search on the remote control or the side of such equipment for details. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up your Internet connection.
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...: one red and one cable. It is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? This cable is capable of three cables for transmitting video and two cables for details. 22 www.VIZIO.com However, because it is the connection type you can produce.
...: one red and one cable. It is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? This cable is capable of three cables for transmitting video and two cables for details. 22 www.VIZIO.com However, because it is the connection type you can produce.
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... 15, and 30 foot lengths. HDMI Connections for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. 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. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital ...
... 15, and 30 foot lengths. HDMI Connections for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. 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. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital ...
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... 5. Turn on the power to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 4. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Select Comp using the INPUT... button on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your Set Top Box to your... from your Cable/Satellite box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
... 5. Turn on the power to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 4. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Select Comp using the INPUT... button on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your Set Top Box to your... from your Cable/Satellite box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
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...HDMI cable to your HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI output of the TV. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on your HDTV. ...Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV...
...HDMI cable to your HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com The HDMI input on the power to the HDMI output of the TV. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on your HDTV. ...Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn off the power ...the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red)...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn off the power ...the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red)...
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...user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the yellow AV cable from your antenna or cable to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to ...
...user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the yellow AV cable from your antenna or cable to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to ...
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...Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and your HDTV and computer. 6. Turn on your HDTV and computer. 2. Turn ...cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your...
...Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and your HDTV and computer. 6. Turn on your HDTV and computer. 2. Turn ...cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your...
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Press the VIA button. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen... to select to another screen size for the current App running on your VIA Dock when downloading has finished. 32 www.VIZIO.com Apps with some Apps pre-loaded but there are available. A progress bar will appear and your new App will ...remote control to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock. GREEN-Press to view settings for the video playing on the TV while the HDTV Settings App or any other App is open on -demand movies, TV shows, ...
Press the VIA button. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen... to select to another screen size for the current App running on your VIA Dock when downloading has finished. 32 www.VIZIO.com Apps with some Apps pre-loaded but there are available. A progress bar will appear and your new App will ...remote control to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock. GREEN-Press to view settings for the video playing on the TV while the HDTV Settings App or any other App is open on -demand movies, TV shows, ...
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... Low, Medium, or High your selection or to confirm your HDTV will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for film, or normal video at 60 fps. Choose from On or Off to counteract this effect. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK...through intelligent control of the image when the camera pans across a scene, or there is horizontal motion in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the scene. When set to factory default. Choose from Off, Low, Middle, or High. ...
... Low, Medium, or High your selection or to confirm your HDTV will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for film, or normal video at 60 fps. Choose from On or Off to counteract this effect. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK...through intelligent control of the image when the camera pans across a scene, or there is horizontal motion in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the scene. When set to factory default. Choose from Off, Low, Middle, or High. ...
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... RGB Signal. Important: Do not use volatile solvents (such as expected, contact the VIZIO for the device you are attempting to your HDTV Check video/device cable integrity. No power (VIZIO logo is working correctly. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remember to check...
... RGB Signal. Important: Do not use volatile solvents (such as expected, contact the VIZIO for the device you are attempting to your HDTV Check video/device cable integrity. No power (VIZIO logo is working correctly. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remember to check...
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... is no Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television. Check video/device cable integrity. Try another device on the television Poor image quality Standard Definition images will display the television station ... Your HDTV will always be low. 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 of your home. 52 www.VIZIO.com image on another input. Side...
... is no Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television. Check video/device cable integrity. Try another device on the television Poor image quality Standard Definition images will display the television station ... Your HDTV will always be low. 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 of your home. 52 www.VIZIO.com image on another input. Side...
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... close to your television for 30 minutes to expand this function, select Wide from the back of the channel may not be available. Check video/device cable integrity. Try another cable (HDMI, Component, AV/Composite, Coax etc.) Try the device on another cable (HDMI, Component, AV/...devices. Remove all external devices to see if issue remains. Perform a power cycle by Composite. Version 6/28/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com 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...
... close to your television for 30 minutes to expand this function, select Wide from the back of the channel may not be available. Check video/device cable integrity. Try another cable (HDMI, Component, AV/Composite, Coax etc.) Try the device on another cable (HDMI, Component, AV/...devices. Remove all external devices to see if issue remains. Perform a power cycle by Composite. Version 6/28/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com 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...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio Press ...SPACE keys for each input. Unable to pair another Bluetooth device to the specific App service providers 54 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps are not working correctly If you are inserted correctly... pairing information in the Audio menu. Check the video/device cable integrity. Release all keys and remove the batteries from the publisher. Note: VIZIO is not supported by the third parties who create the Apps...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio Press ...SPACE keys for each input. Unable to pair another Bluetooth device to the specific App service providers 54 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps are not working correctly If you are inserted correctly... pairing information in the Audio menu. Check the video/device cable integrity. Release all keys and remove the batteries from the publisher. Note: VIZIO is not supported by the third parties who create the Apps...