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...for the active App. Press to view settings for details. The Apps in Setup App that plays when you turn on the TV the first time. M470NV M550NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Universal Remote Control with Bluetooth (2 AA ...demand. b. Go to www.rhapsody.com/vizio to browse the VIA Dock. Press to select an App. Find a location for details. 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 /...
...for the active App. Press to view settings for details. The Apps in Setup App that plays when you turn on the TV the first time. M470NV M550NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Universal Remote Control with Bluetooth (2 AA ...demand. b. Go to www.rhapsody.com/vizio to browse the VIA Dock. Press to select an App. Find a location for details. 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 /...
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® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to learn more information, please contact your TV channels. Visit www.VIZIO.com for more information about HD programming in...Settings. Press the VIA button. Try setting your local area (an HD cable box or satellite receiver may be required). 3. For more about VIZIO Certified* High Definition cables please visit us online at : www.VIZIO.com HIGH DEFINITION HOME THEATER VIZIO Blu-ray™ Bring your remote repeatedly until a picture...
® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to learn more information, please contact your TV channels. Visit www.VIZIO.com for more information about HD programming in...Settings. Press the VIA button. Try setting your local area (an HD cable box or satellite receiver may be required). 3. For more about VIZIO Certified* High Definition cables please visit us online at : www.VIZIO.com HIGH DEFINITION HOME THEATER VIZIO Blu-ray™ Bring your remote repeatedly until a picture...
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... license from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered... HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; For assistance, call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your new VIZIO M470NV/M550NV television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories...
... license from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered... HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; For assistance, call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your new VIZIO M470NV/M550NV television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories...
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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...) 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...
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...) 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...
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...your VIA Dock. Play (►)-Press to control your TV in order to input letters and characters in various Apps. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Fast Forward ( )-Press to skip to the next chapter. (●)-Press to launch the VIA Dock. See Using VIA on ...keyboard. Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to pause playback. The screen will display the sub-screen in -picture feature. The Apps in the dock let you first turn on page 31 for the active App...
...your VIA Dock. Play (►)-Press to control your TV in order to input letters and characters in various Apps. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Fast Forward ( )-Press to skip to the next chapter. (●)-Press to launch the VIA Dock. See Using VIA on ...keyboard. Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to pause playback. The screen will display the sub-screen in -picture feature. The Apps in the dock let you first turn on page 31 for the active App...
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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...power cord is shown. 3. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on your device is no picture, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. Note: You should be in TV mode and on either channel 3... you are secure. Refer to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the front will see a picture. The VIZIO logo on the remote control or the side of such equipment for your HDTV by plugging in...
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...power cord is shown. 3. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on your device is no picture, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. Note: You should be in TV mode and on either channel 3... you are secure. Refer to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the front will see a picture. The VIZIO logo on the remote control or the side of such equipment for your HDTV by plugging in...
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...in the VIA Dock. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. VIA Dock... Press ◄ or ► to the TV. The Sidebar contents vary by App. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App...
...in the VIA Dock. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. VIA Dock... Press ◄ or ► to the TV. The Sidebar contents vary by App. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App...
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... you press the VIA button on demand. Version 6/28/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. Navigating the VIA Dock VIA Sidebar Select an App...a profile for detailed information on page 48 for each member of Apps in the VIA Dock. Set up your Internet connection. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to access...
... you press the VIA button on demand. Version 6/28/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. Navigating the VIA Dock VIA Sidebar Select an App...a profile for detailed information on page 48 for each member of Apps in the VIA Dock. Set up your Internet connection. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to access...
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A message will have a unique name and avatar/picture so each member of your own personal set up a user profile that you wish to move the App to select the App you want or delete, and then press the Yellow button. 3. Once ... in the VIA Dock. Moving Apps 1. Press the Yellow button to delete the App. 4. Complete the required fields to delete the App. 5. Deleting Apps VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. Press the Red button to create a profile. Your new profile has been created. Using Profiles The Profile App allows you to select the...
A message will have a unique name and avatar/picture so each member of your own personal set up a user profile that you wish to move the App to select the App you want or delete, and then press the Yellow button. 3. Once ... in the VIA Dock. Moving Apps 1. Press the Yellow button to delete the App. 4. Complete the required fields to delete the App. 5. Deleting Apps VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. Press the Red button to create a profile. Your new profile has been created. Using Profiles The Profile App allows you to select the...
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... hue of color first. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. The easiest way to set a preset calibrated for a PC display (9300K). Computer sets the white point at flesh tones and adjust for television broadcasting. If people's faces...
... hue of color first. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. The easiest way to set a preset calibrated for a PC display (9300K). Computer sets the white point at flesh tones and adjust for television broadcasting. If people's faces...
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... High. Color Enhancement This feature increases the picture reproduction performance of the picture by the digitizing of the LED backlight. Ambient Light Sensor Choose Off, Low, Medium, or High. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the room. When set to Low, Medium, or High your HDTV will come...
... High. Color Enhancement This feature increases the picture reproduction performance of the picture by the digitizing of the LED backlight. Ambient Light Sensor Choose Off, Low, Medium, or High. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the room. When set to Low, Medium, or High your HDTV will come...
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... Bottom Right. Version 6/28/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen. Position Select where you can watch two pictures at the same time. Note: PIP is set to which source will play the audio...
... Bottom Right. Version 6/28/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen. Position Select where you can watch two pictures at the same time. Note: PIP is set to which source will play the audio...
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... NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Note: Previously scanned channels will be removed. 50 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to Chapter 3 for more information.
... NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Note: Previously scanned channels will be removed. 50 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to Chapter 3 for more information.
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...or close to a window. Reset Picture settings to default in the room or close to change programs or channels Perform a power cycle by: Removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds. 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 external device. If you are using...
...or close to a window. Reset Picture settings to default in the room or close to change programs or channels Perform a power cycle by: Removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds. 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 external device. If you are using...
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...from the last time you used . If using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV.. Note: Depending on...if issue remains. Perform a power cycle by : Removing the AC power cable from the HDTV Settings App. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television When your HDTV's capabilities exceed a ..., followed by using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may not be low. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top...
...from the last time you used . If using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV.. Note: Depending on...if issue remains. Perform a power cycle by : Removing the AC power cable from the HDTV Settings App. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television When your HDTV's capabilities exceed a ..., followed by using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may not be low. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top...
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...VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to set...Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 6/28/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com See the table below for questions on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions....
...VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to set...Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 6/28/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com See the table below for questions on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions....
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Canadian English Rating 45 Canadian French Rating 45 Change the Password 46 Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 44 Reset Locks 46 USA Movie Rating 45 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 44 Password 46 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma ... 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...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Canadian English Rating 45 Canadian French Rating 45 Change the Password 46 Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 44 Reset Locks 46 USA Movie Rating 45 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 44 Password 46 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma ... 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...