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... shows, listen to get your TV. Just follow these inputs wherever possible. Press to select an App. 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...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 will guide you turn on your wireless or wired high-speed Internet connection. Just follow the on the TV...
... shows, listen to get your TV. Just follow these inputs wherever possible. Press to select an App. 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...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 will guide you turn on your wireless or wired high-speed Internet connection. Just follow the on the TV...
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... CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! Visit www.VIZIO.com for help choosing the right antenna, visit www.antennaweb.org Make sure you 'll receive maximum protection! If HD content is no signal and/or turning off -air HD signals, and for...of the same settings can take as long as 30 seconds for instructions. If this time; ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. Use the arrow keys to learn more details and deficiencies in standard ...
... CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! Visit www.VIZIO.com for help choosing the right antenna, visit www.antennaweb.org Make sure you 'll receive maximum protection! If HD content is no signal and/or turning off -air HD signals, and for...of the same settings can take as long as 30 seconds for instructions. If this time; ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. Use the arrow keys to learn more details and deficiencies in standard ...
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...; When moving the cart/HDTV combination to avoid injury from an area of low temperature to your HDTV. Unplug the power cord before turning on your HDTV. Your HDTV should be observed for cleaning your HDTV safely. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or...of your HDTV that may form in electric shock or fire. To ensure reliable operation of the display. This may result in the housing. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with a third grounding pin). Read the ...
...; When moving the cart/HDTV combination to avoid injury from an area of low temperature to your HDTV. Unplug the power cord before turning on your HDTV. Your HDTV should be observed for cleaning your HDTV safely. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or...of your HDTV that may form in electric shock or fire. To ensure reliable operation of the display. This may result in the housing. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with a third grounding pin). Read the ...
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...only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital ...Converter Box is required. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: ...
...only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital ...Converter Box is required. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: ...
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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... 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...Video Camera 27 Connecting a Home Theater System ...28 Using RCA...28 Connecting the cables ...28 Turning TV speakers off...28 6 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5... 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...Video Camera 27 Connecting a Home Theater System ...28 Using RCA...28 Connecting the cables ...28 Turning TV speakers off...28 6 www.VIZIO.com
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...the menu will return to change . o Input Source-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you have been combined into a single wheel on your M470NV/M550NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on the lower left corner of these functions have stepped through the various devices connected to...: The Jag wheel does not operate in the OSD menu. o Volume-Press to that channel. o Power Off-Press to your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to...
...the menu will return to change . o Input Source-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you have been combined into a single wheel on your M470NV/M550NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on the lower left corner of these functions have stepped through the various devices connected to...: The Jag wheel does not operate in the OSD menu. o Volume-Press to that channel. o Power Off-Press to your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to...
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... the previously viewed channel. MUTE-Press to turn the device connected to the active input (i.e. EXIT-Press to exit from the standby mode. LIST-Press to display a list of recorded programs. INFO-Press to display program information. Press to navigate open menus. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions...
... the previously viewed channel. MUTE-Press to turn the device connected to the active input (i.e. EXIT-Press to exit from the standby mode. LIST-Press to display a list of recorded programs. INFO-Press to display program information. Press to navigate open menus. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions...
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...Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to use the sliding keyboard. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com The Apps in the dock let you first turn on your TV in -picture feature. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock...be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to pause playback. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. Press to stop playback/recording. Stop ( )-Press to switch between the main ...
...Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to use the sliding keyboard. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com The Apps in the dock let you first turn on your TV in -picture feature. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock...be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to pause playback. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. Press to stop playback/recording. Stop ( )-Press to switch between the main ...
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..., so that you can also set up your various devices that runs when you first turn on setting up your remote. You can use your VIZIO remote control for all , check the batteries. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the...When in Bluetooth mode: Your remote control also has Bluetooth and when paired with your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries. When not...
..., so that you can also set up your various devices that runs when you first turn on setting up your remote. You can use your VIZIO remote control for all , check the batteries. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the...When in Bluetooth mode: Your remote control also has Bluetooth and when paired with your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries. When not...
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...satellite set-top box) Connect your devices and set up your remote to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you turn on -screen directions to navigate through the Setup App. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your TV for Bluetooth ...Connect to control them yet. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com During the setup process you will: Activate your TV. Follow the on your new HDTV. 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App...
...satellite set-top box) Connect your devices and set up your remote to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you turn on -screen directions to navigate through the Setup App. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your TV for Bluetooth ...Connect to control them yet. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com During the setup process you will: Activate your TV. Follow the on your new HDTV. 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App...
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... on page 48 for detailed information on the front will not work until the input associated with the device you through the available inputs. Turn on your device and you do not, make sure that the power cord is in your HDTV is plugged into the Ethernet port on... for details. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control will not work if you start watching TV, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up white. 2. Watching a TV Program Before you are...
... on page 48 for detailed information on the front will not work until the input associated with the device you through the available inputs. Turn on your device and you do not, make sure that the power cord is in your HDTV is plugged into the Ethernet port on... for details. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control will not work if you start watching TV, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up white. 2. Watching a TV Program Before you are...
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...on the remote control or side of the TV. HDMI Connections for optimal results. 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. Visit www....VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. Turn off your Cable...
...on the remote control or side of the TV. HDMI Connections for optimal results. 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. Visit www....VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. Turn off your Cable...
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...your Set Top Box to your HDTV. 3. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Set Top Box to the ...COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 2. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite...
...your Set Top Box to your HDTV. 3. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Set Top Box to the ...COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV. 2. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite...
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...2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 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. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Note: Turn off your DVD player. Refer to the HDMI 1, ...
...2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your HDTV and your HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 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. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Note: Turn off your DVD player. Refer to the HDMI 1, ...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your ...AV) Video (Good) 1. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your DVD player to your HDTV and DVD ... the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your HDTV. 4. Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your ...AV) Video (Good) 1. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn on the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your DVD player to your HDTV and DVD ... the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your HDTV. 4. Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the...
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...HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 2. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 4. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more ...channels. 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 more information on scanning for new channels. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and VCR...
...HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 2. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 4. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more ...channels. 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 more information on scanning for new channels. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and VCR...
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... ► to select OFF so the sound from your HDTV and home theater. 3. See your Receiver/Amp user manual to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Turn off 1. Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your HDTV. 2. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Change the input on your sound system has a S/PDIF... (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from the HDTV will be connected directly to optical. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no ...
... ► to select OFF so the sound from your HDTV and home theater. 3. See your Receiver/Amp user manual to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Turn off 1. Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your HDTV. 2. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Change the input on your sound system has a S/PDIF... (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from the HDTV will be connected directly to optical. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no ...
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...your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the remote control or side of your HDTV. 4. Turn on of the TV. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Turn on your computer. 5. This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit ...side of your computer and the other end to your HDTV. Turn off your HDTV and computer. 3. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Set computer to your HDTV and computer. 2. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT...
...your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the remote control or side of your HDTV. 4. Turn on of the TV. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Turn on your computer. 5. This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit ...side of your computer and the other end to your HDTV. Turn off your HDTV and computer. 3. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Set computer to your HDTV and computer. 2. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT...
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... Controls, and then press OK. 4. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 6. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Press ▼ to select the profile you need is turned off. 34 www.VIZIO.com The Profile loads and the VIA Dock appears. 5. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ▼ to select...
... Controls, and then press OK. 4. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 6. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Press ▼ to select the profile you need is turned off. 34 www.VIZIO.com The Profile loads and the VIA Dock appears. 5. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ▼ to select...
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Note: Some of the main menu options may vary depending on the remote control to the settings, even if the TV is turned off . The TV will save changes made to select one of the menu options: Input Wide CC Sleep Timer ... App consists of several menu options. The main menu options may have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. b. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of ...
Note: Some of the main menu options may vary depending on the remote control to the settings, even if the TV is turned off . The TV will save changes made to select one of the menu options: Input Wide CC Sleep Timer ... App consists of several menu options. The main menu options may have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. b. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of ...