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...VIA ® WATCH MOVIES, TV SHOWS & MORE ON DEMAND! See Terms of titles in 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) • 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 BEST column are OPTIMIZED for details. Insert batteries into the remote control. You ...
...VIA ® WATCH MOVIES, TV SHOWS & MORE ON DEMAND! See Terms of titles in 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) • 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 BEST column are OPTIMIZED for details. Insert batteries into the remote control. You ...
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... Mount *Tested and certified by VIZIO engineers for instructions. Press the VIA button. Cable and satellite boxes may be required). 3. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on an inactive input. If... you 'll receive maximum protection! For more details. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. For the...
... Mount *Tested and certified by VIZIO engineers for instructions. Press the VIA button. Cable and satellite boxes may be required). 3. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on an inactive input. If... you 'll receive maximum protection! For more details. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. For the...
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...in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of your registration card. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. and are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, ...inquire about accessories and installation services for ENERGY STAR in which power savings will experience many years of your new VIZIO M470NV/M550NV television purchase. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks...
...in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is a registered trademark of your registration card. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. and are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, ...inquire about accessories and installation services for ENERGY STAR in which power savings will experience many years of your new VIZIO M470NV/M550NV television purchase. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are trademarks...
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...HDTV from tip-over. Overloading can injure a person and cause serious damage to your HDTV. Misuse may result in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is always flowing into your HDTV. Do not place any objects on your HDTV. Your HDTV should be operated only ...damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV. Unplug the power cord before turning on your HDTV cabinet. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is used, use caution when moving your HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area ...
...HDTV from tip-over. Overloading can injure a person and cause serious damage to your HDTV. Misuse may result in fire or electric shock. 2 www.VIZIO.com A damp cloth is always flowing into your HDTV. Do not place any objects on your HDTV. Your HDTV should be operated only ...damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV. Unplug the power cord before turning on your HDTV cabinet. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is used, use caution when moving your HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area ...
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...not be used for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Version 6/28/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock. Follow instructions for your HDTV. o ...the remote control or injure the operator. If any way. If any abnormality occurs. Do not try to rain or other hazards. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of your HDTV may cause ...
...not be used for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Version 6/28/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock. Follow instructions for your HDTV. o ...the remote control or injure the operator. If any way. If any abnormality occurs. Do not try to rain or other hazards. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of your HDTV may cause ...
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... provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable...to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected...
... provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable...to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition ... need a converter box to continue to digital-only broadcasting. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com For additional information, contact the parties listed below, as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with....gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required.
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition ... need a converter box to continue to digital-only broadcasting. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com For additional information, contact the parties listed below, as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with....gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required.
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection ...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 Functions...16 Making it Your Universal Remote...17 Remote Control Range...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection ...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 Functions...16 Making it Your Universal Remote...17 Remote Control Range...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19...
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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 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV...34... Setup ...50 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 51 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...51 Troubleshooting Guide ...51 TV/Display Troubleshooting...51 Version 6/28/2010 7 www.VIZIO.com
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 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV...34... Setup ...50 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 51 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...51 Troubleshooting Guide ...51 TV/Display Troubleshooting...51 Version 6/28/2010 7 www.VIZIO.com
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting ...54 Bluetooth Troubleshooting...54 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 54 Remote Control Troubleshooting...55 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 55 Telephone & Technical Support ...56 Compliance...57 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 57 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 58 M470NV Specifications ...58 M550NV Specifications ...59 Preset PC Resolutions ...61 Resolution through RGB Input ...61 WARRANTY ...62 Index ...63 8 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting ...54 Bluetooth Troubleshooting...54 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 54 Remote Control Troubleshooting...55 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 55 Telephone & Technical Support ...56 Compliance...57 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 57 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 58 M470NV Specifications ...58 M550NV Specifications ...59 Preset PC Resolutions ...61 Resolution through RGB Input ...61 WARRANTY ...62 Index ...63 8 www.VIZIO.com
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... accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO M470NV/M550NV VIZIO remote control VUR10 ... AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Safety Strap VIZIO cloth This user manual Quick Setup Guide ...
... accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at your HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO M470NV/M550NV VIZIO remote control VUR10 ... AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Safety Strap VIZIO cloth This user manual Quick Setup Guide ...
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...high humidity, dust, or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components. Install your HDTV. Contact VIZIO for more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on your TV, you... services including home networking. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless built-in places with the VIZIO logo at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power...
...high humidity, dust, or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components. Install your HDTV. Contact VIZIO for more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on your TV, you... services including home networking. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless built-in places with the VIZIO logo at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power...
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...the neck, unscrew thumbscrew on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to call for viewing. Remove the stand base and neck: a. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for support. 2. b. Place your HDTV. M470NV Wall ...Mounting Specifications Screw Size M6 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing M550NV Wall Mounting Specifications Screw Size M8 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.25 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 400 x 200 mm spacing Version ...
...the neck, unscrew thumbscrew on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to call for viewing. Remove the stand base and neck: a. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for support. 2. b. Place your HDTV. M470NV Wall ...Mounting Specifications Screw Size M6 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 200 x 200 mm spacing M550NV Wall Mounting Specifications Screw Size M8 Screw Length 20.0 mm Screw Pitch 1.25 mm Hole Pattern VESA standard 400 x 200 mm spacing Version ...
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... other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your selection. All of the same functions you have been combined into a single wheel on your M470NV/M550NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn the volume up and down . To open a channel list. o Power Off-Press to...the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. If you will automatically close the Quick Menu. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off. When ...
... other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your selection. All of the same functions you have been combined into a single wheel on your M470NV/M550NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn the volume up and down . To open a channel list. o Power Off-Press to...the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. If you will automatically close the Quick Menu. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off. When ...
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... Network Menu in your TV to the Internet through this all digital connector. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to connect the external audio from the computer to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Internet connection. 3. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be connected.... 5. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for high definition image quality. 7. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1.
... Network Menu in your TV to the Internet through this all digital connector. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to connect the external audio from the computer to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your Internet connection. 3. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be connected.... 5. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for high definition image quality. 7. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1.
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... other A/V devices connected to local hazardous waste regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and pets. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. You can also activate your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Replace the battery cover. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your HDTV. Make sure that may...
... other A/V devices connected to local hazardous waste regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and pets. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. You can also activate your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Replace the battery cover. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your HDTV. Make sure that may...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you press it again to return to the active input (i.e. EXIT-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on the bottom of available channels. MENU-Press to exit from ...options on the bottom of recorded programs. INFO-Press to select a channel or enter a password. If a DVR has been programmed to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on and off . GREEN-Press to perform the same function as brightness and contrast, or turn the TV on and ...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you press it again to return to the active input (i.e. EXIT-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on the bottom of available channels. MENU-Press to exit from ...options on the bottom of recorded programs. INFO-Press to select a channel or enter a password. If a DVR has been programmed to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on and off . GREEN-Press to perform the same function as brightness and contrast, or turn the TV on and ...
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...the VIA Dock. The Apps in the corner over the main screen. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your remote control to control your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Fast Reverse ( ...Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to begin recording. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Stop ( )-Press to pause playback. Slide the keyboard open . VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in various Apps. Pause (II)-Press to stop playback/recording....
...the VIA Dock. The Apps in the corner over the main screen. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your remote control to control your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Fast Reverse ( ...Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to begin recording. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Stop ( )-Press to pause playback. Slide the keyboard open . VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in various Apps. Pause (II)-Press to stop playback/recording....
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that you to point the...HDTV, so that runs when you first turn on setting up your remote. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com You can use your VIZIO remote control for all , check the batteries. Remote Control Range When in Bluetooth mode: Your...61623; The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of your devices. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of time, remove the ...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that you to point the...HDTV, so that runs when you first turn on setting up your remote. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com You can use your VIZIO remote control for all , check the batteries. Remote Control Range When in Bluetooth mode: Your...61623; The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the front of your devices. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of time, remove the ...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that in the Setup App. 4. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com We will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your ...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that in the Setup App. 4. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com We will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your ...