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... 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...the TV. See www.amazon.com/vizioterms for details. Go to exit an App. Go to www.rhapsody.com/vizio to turn on your remote to view settings for High Definition Video and Audio. OK Press to switch between different video screen sizes. Press...
... 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...the TV. See www.amazon.com/vizioterms for details. Go to exit an App. Go to www.rhapsody.com/vizio to turn on your remote to view settings for High Definition Video and Audio. OK Press to switch between different video screen sizes. Press...
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...174; M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. For more details and deficiencies in standard definition content that you should fill the screen. Then select Auto Channel Scan to search for your product today and receive the latest VIZIO news and...High Definition cables please visit us online at: www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY VIZIO respects your digital HDTV displays video at : www.VIZIO.com HIGH DEFINITION HOME THEATER VIZIO Blu-ray™ Bring your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. If you ...
...174; M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. For more details and deficiencies in standard definition content that you should fill the screen. Then select Auto Channel Scan to search for your product today and receive the latest VIZIO news and...High Definition cables please visit us online at: www.VIZIO.com or Call: (888) 849. 4623 PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY VIZIO respects your digital HDTV displays video at : www.VIZIO.com HIGH DEFINITION HOME THEATER VIZIO Blu-ray™ Bring your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. If you ...
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... service personnel. Keep your HDTV away from damage due to power surges. Do not attempt to repair your dealer immediately. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can ...damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. ...
... service personnel. Keep your HDTV away from damage due to power surges. Do not attempt to repair your dealer immediately. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can ...damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. ...
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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 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 ... 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...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 ... 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...
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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... ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Guided 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 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... ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Guided 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...
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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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... 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 Registration Card HDTV Accessories and Services...
... 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 Registration Card HDTV Accessories and Services...
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...through the entire sequence, you have been combined into a single wheel on your M470NV/M550NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your TV (called Inputs). o Power Off-Press to the remote signal. Note: The Jag wheel does not operate in the following sequence: TV,...volume, power, and channel change your HDTV performs all of your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on and orange when powered off . When watching...
...through the entire sequence, you have been combined into a single wheel on your M470NV/M550NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your TV (called Inputs). o Power Off-Press to the remote signal. Note: The Jag wheel does not operate in the following sequence: TV,...volume, power, and channel change your HDTV performs all of your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on and orange when powered off . When watching...
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... personal injury. Dispose of batteries according to your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. 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 activating your Bluetooth remote control in cracking or leakage that you interact with the (+) and...
... personal injury. Dispose of batteries according to your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. 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 activating your Bluetooth remote control in cracking or leakage that you interact with the (+) and...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will return to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. The device must first be set them up during the HDTV Settings App. If a DVR has been programmed to work with this remote... back to the active input (i.e. GREEN-Press to your program when you press it again to return to work with this remote, this button will act as the "B" button on your inputs when you have stepped through the various devices connected to exit...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will return to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. The device must first be set them up during the HDTV Settings App. If a DVR has been programmed to work with this remote... back to the active input (i.e. GREEN-Press to your program when you press it again to return to work with this remote, this button will act as the "B" button on your inputs when you have stepped through the various devices connected to exit...
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... and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to launch the VIA Dock. You must activate your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about the VIA .... VIA Functions Use these buttons on your VIA Dock. Slide the keyboard open . Pause (II)-Press to activate the picture-in-picture feature. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to pause playback. Press it to control your HDTV. Play (►)-Press to begin recording. Fast Forward ( )-Press to...
... and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to launch the VIA Dock. You must activate your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about the VIA .... VIA Functions Use these buttons on your VIA Dock. Slide the keyboard open . Pause (II)-Press to activate the picture-in-picture feature. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to pause playback. Press it to control your HDTV. Play (►)-Press to begin recording. Fast Forward ( )-Press to...
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... TV responds erratically to control the TV. The effective range of your devices. You can use your VIZIO remote control for all , check the batteries. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings...
... TV responds erratically to control the TV. The effective range of your devices. You can use your VIZIO remote control for all , check the batteries. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings...
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...on your HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you will: Activate your new remote control for the first time. Connect the power cord to your TV. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. We will automatically play and ...guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. The Setup App will help you do that ...
...on your HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you will: Activate your new remote control for the first time. Connect the power cord to your TV. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. We will automatically play and ...guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. The Setup App will help you do that ...
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...band wireless, so you do not, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. If you can also connect to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Press the button until a channel scan has been been ... are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Select the input to which has been selected on the back of your TV. 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 TV input, press the...
...band wireless, so you do not, make sure that provides TV programming (e.g. If you can also connect to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Press the button until a channel scan has been been ... are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Select the input to which has been selected on the back of your TV. 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 TV input, press the...
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...HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on your Cable or Satellite operator. Refer to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV. The HDMI input on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). 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. To maintain image ...
...HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on your Cable or Satellite operator. Refer to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV. The HDMI input on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). 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. To maintain image ...
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...Good) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Set Top Box to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Select... your Cable/Satellite box to your HDTV. 3. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on scanning for new channels. Turn on...to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
...Good) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your Set Top Box to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Select... your Cable/Satellite box to your HDTV. 3. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on scanning for new channels. Turn on...to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
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... to your HDTV. 3. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Refer to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added .... HDCP encrypts the transmission between 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. This cable is available in 6, 15, and...
... to your HDTV. 3. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Refer to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for added .... HDCP encrypts the transmission between 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. This cable is available in 6, 15, and...
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Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Select AV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using Composite (AV) Video (... your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Select AV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using Composite (AV) Video (... your DVD player to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Select COMP using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
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... from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for channels. Select AV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 2. Connecting Your VCR... or Video Camera Note: Refer to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for more information on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your VCR...
... from your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for channels. Select AV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 2. Connecting Your VCR... or Video Camera Note: Refer to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for more information on your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your VCR...
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... Audio jack on page 61). Turn off your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your computer and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to a resolution supported...PC Audio jack on the power to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your HDTV. This step is optional and only needed if you want to your HDTV...
... Audio jack on page 61). Turn off your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your computer and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to a resolution supported...PC Audio jack on the power to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your HDTV. This step is optional and only needed if you want to your HDTV...