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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 Apps™ (VIA) has a built-in HD! Insert batteries into the remote control. Find a location for your DVD player or cable/satellite box. Listen ...
...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 HD! Insert batteries into the remote control. Find a location for your DVD player or cable/satellite box. Listen ...
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...the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock. Do not install your HDTV in any way. Version 6/28/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV to qualified service personnel. Keep your HDTV...power cord and contact your dealer. o The performance of time. 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 ...
...the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock. Do not install your HDTV in any way. Version 6/28/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV to qualified service personnel. Keep your HDTV...power cord and contact your dealer. o The performance of time. 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 ... ...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.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 ... ...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.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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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...sold separately, including: Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for future shipping. Caution: Do not apply pressure ...
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...sold separately, including: Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for future shipping. Caution: Do not apply pressure ...
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...Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on the side of your HDTV performs all of your HDTV for two seconds, scroll the wheel up and down to highlight an option, and then press in the wheel again to change . o Power Off-Press to the remote signal. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual ...Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. After you might see as buttons on and orange when powered off . o Channel-Press to the beginning...
...Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on the side of your HDTV performs all of your HDTV for two seconds, scroll the wheel up and down to highlight an option, and then press in the wheel again to change . o Power Off-Press to the remote signal. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual ...Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. After you might see as buttons on and orange when powered off . o Channel-Press to the beginning...
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...Setup App. Follow the instructions on the back. 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 (+) ... such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. USB-Service port for more . Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert...
...Setup App. Follow the instructions on the back. 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 (+) ... such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. USB-Service port for more . Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert...
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...(Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI side, and RGB (VGA). Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com LIST-Press to standby mode. If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will display the list of recorded programs. INFO-Press to work with this... detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. Number Button Pad-Press to your inputs when you set up or down . 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 display a list ...
...(Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI side, and RGB (VGA). Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com LIST-Press to standby mode. If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will display the list of recorded programs. INFO-Press to work with this... detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. Number Button Pad-Press to your inputs when you set up or down . 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 display a list ...
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...on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. 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 HDTV. See Using VIA on page 31 for the active App Press to launch the VIA Dock. ...Forward ( )-Press to skip to the next chapter. (●)-Press to pause playback. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in order to use the sliding keyboard. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to stop playback/recording....
...on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. 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 HDTV. See Using VIA on page 31 for the active App Press to launch the VIA Dock. ...Forward ( )-Press to skip to the next chapter. (●)-Press to pause playback. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in order to use the sliding keyboard. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to stop playback/recording....
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...; When not using the remote control for all , check the batteries. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the remote control sensor, 30° to your HDTV, so that you can also set up and down. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your...
...; When not using the remote control for all , check the batteries. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the remote control sensor, 30° to your HDTV, so that you can also set up and down. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your...
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... wall socket. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your new HDTV. 1. Follow the on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. We will : Activate your new remote control for the...
... wall socket. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your new HDTV. 1. Follow the on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. We will : Activate your new remote control for the...
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... the button until a channel scan has been been run. Turn on your HDTV. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the remote control. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you will cycle through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI... connected, your HDTV must be able to see a picture on setting up the Internet connection using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up your Internet connection. Press the power button...
... the button until a channel scan has been been run. Turn on your HDTV. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on the remote control. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you will cycle through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI... connected, your HDTV must be able to see a picture on setting up the Internet connection using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up your Internet connection. Press the power button...
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... 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 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn on the power...
... 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 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn on the power...
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...Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Select Comp using the INPUT ...button on scanning for new channels. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite...
...Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Select Comp using the INPUT ...button on scanning for new channels. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite...
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...30 foot lengths. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or ...and DVD player. Refer to the HDMI output of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to your DVD player. 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 ...
...30 foot lengths. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or ...and DVD player. Refer to the HDMI output of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to your DVD player. 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 ...
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... on your HDTV. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the...
... on your HDTV. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select COMP using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the...
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... Turn on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your HDTV. 4. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Select AV using...or cable to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the TV. 5.
... Turn on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your HDTV. 4. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. Select AV using...or cable to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the TV. 5.
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...HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control or side of your HDTV. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 4. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE...Turn on your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Set computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to your HDTV and your computer supports it, we ...
...HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control or side of your HDTV. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 4. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE...Turn on your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Set computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to your HDTV and your computer supports it, we ...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, ... dock, press ▲ or ▼ while the App is constantly being updated so check back often! 1. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on the left side of the categories, and then press OK to your VIA Dock when downloading has finished...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, ... dock, press ▲ or ▼ while the App is constantly being updated so check back often! 1. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on the left side of the categories, and then press OK to your VIA Dock when downloading has finished...