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VIA: Start VIZIO Internet Apps. Mute: Turn sound off or on -screen menu. Menu: Display on . 3D: Activate 3D content. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps (see diagram). To enter a number or character printed in blue, hold the ALT key while pressing the button. List: Display .... Input: Change input device. Dash: Use with number pad to manually enter a digital sub-channel. (For example, 18-4 or 18-5.) Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. Device Power/Standby: Turn external device on or off. Number Pad: Enter a channel. Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease volume.
VIA: Start VIZIO Internet Apps. Mute: Turn sound off or on -screen menu. Menu: Display on . 3D: Activate 3D content. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps (see diagram). To enter a number or character printed in blue, hold the ALT key while pressing the button. List: Display .... Input: Change input device. Dash: Use with number pad to manually enter a digital sub-channel. (For example, 18-4 or 18-5.) Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. Device Power/Standby: Turn external device on or off. Number Pad: Enter a channel. Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease volume.
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3 4 To Router/Modem To Cable/Antenna If you have an external antenna or a cable connection that extends from a wall outlet, connect it to the back of the TV as shown. If you have a high-speed internet connection and would like to connect the TV with an ethernet cable, connect it to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. Use the included RF Adapter if needed. The Setup App is displayed. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power/Standby button on the remote to the TV with an RF/Coaxial cable.
3 4 To Router/Modem To Cable/Antenna If you have an external antenna or a cable connection that extends from a wall outlet, connect it to the back of the TV as shown. If you have a high-speed internet connection and would like to connect the TV with an ethernet cable, connect it to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. Use the included RF Adapter if needed. The Setup App is displayed. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power/Standby button on the remote to the TV with an RF/Coaxial cable.
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...wall mounts • Stays securely connected at sharp angles • Limited lifetime warranty Visit www.VIZIO.com to see additional connection options, see Connecting Your Devices in the user manual. Turn your devices using the connection chart on the next page. Connect your device and the TV off.... If you would like to purchase online. VIZIO RECOMMENDS Component Composite AV Ensure your devices with an HDMI cable....
...wall mounts • Stays securely connected at sharp angles • Limited lifetime warranty Visit www.VIZIO.com to see additional connection options, see Connecting Your Devices in the user manual. Turn your devices using the connection chart on the next page. Connect your device and the TV off.... If you would like to purchase online. VIZIO RECOMMENDS Component Composite AV Ensure your devices with an HDMI cable....
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Turn your 3D HDTV* *Not Included Turn on and insert a Blu-ray 3D disc. Select the Play Movie option in the Blu-ray 3D disc's main menu. HOW TO VIEW 3D 1 2 Blu-ray 3D Disc VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses 3D-Ready HDMI Cable 3D Blu-ray Player You will need: • A 3D Blu-ray™ player* • A Blu-ray 3D™ disc* • VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses • A 3D-ready HDMI cable connecting the 3D Blu-ray player to your 3D Blu-ray player on the TV and select the input to which the 3D Blu-ray player is connected (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, etc).
Turn your 3D HDTV* *Not Included Turn on and insert a Blu-ray 3D disc. Select the Play Movie option in the Blu-ray 3D disc's main menu. HOW TO VIEW 3D 1 2 Blu-ray 3D Disc VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses 3D-Ready HDMI Cable 3D Blu-ray Player You will need: • A 3D Blu-ray™ player* • A Blu-ray 3D™ disc* • VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses • A 3D-ready HDMI cable connecting the 3D Blu-ray player to your 3D Blu-ray player on the TV and select the input to which the 3D Blu-ray player is connected (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, etc).
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...Press the VIA Button on . Credit Card required. See site for details. To use VIZIO Internet Apps, your VIZIO VIA TV.† FREE Trial! VIZIO RECOMMENDS Turn the TV on the remote. Go to www.rhapsody.com/VIZIO to get your free 30-day trial.* Activate VUDU on demand. This state-of-... of songs on your network during First-Time Setup, see Setting Up Your Network Connection in the User Manual. Visit www.VIZIO.com to www.netflix.com/VIZIO. See Terms of Use for complete terms. **VUDU account activation required. Listen to millions of media files over regular data files...
...Press the VIA Button on . Credit Card required. See site for details. To use VIZIO Internet Apps, your VIZIO VIA TV.† FREE Trial! VIZIO RECOMMENDS Turn the TV on the remote. Go to www.rhapsody.com/VIZIO to get your free 30-day trial.* Activate VUDU on demand. This state-of-... of songs on your network during First-Time Setup, see Setting Up Your Network Connection in the User Manual. Visit www.VIZIO.com to www.netflix.com/VIZIO. See Terms of Use for complete terms. **VUDU account activation required. Listen to millions of media files over regular data files...
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..., see your player's user guide.) The TV displays "No Signal" • Ensure your connected devices are using the RGB (computer) input, ensure you are turned on. • Press the INPUT button on the remote and select the input to ensure they are black/gray bars on -screen menu has guided... then select Wide. guided setup you would like and press OK. I cannot view 3D content. • Ensure you have a 3D Blu-ray™ player, VIZIO Theater 3D glasses, and a Blu-ray 3D™ disc. • Turn your 3D HDTV and 3D Blu-ray player off. Press MENU, then select Help > Guided Setup...
..., see your player's user guide.) The TV displays "No Signal" • Ensure your connected devices are using the RGB (computer) input, ensure you are turned on. • Press the INPUT button on the remote and select the input to ensure they are black/gray bars on -screen menu has guided... then select Wide. guided setup you would like and press OK. I cannot view 3D content. • Ensure you have a 3D Blu-ray™ player, VIZIO Theater 3D glasses, and a Blu-ray 3D™ disc. • Turn your 3D HDTV and 3D Blu-ray player off. Press MENU, then select Help > Guided Setup...
M3D460SR User Manual
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...or objects have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use caution when moving your TV from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on your TV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. • A distance of at your TV. To prevent your... these instructions in electric shock or fire. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. • Unplug the power cord before connecting other...
...or objects have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use caution when moving your TV from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on your TV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. • A distance of at your TV. To prevent your... these instructions in electric shock or fire. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. • Unplug the power cord before connecting other...
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...is left unattended or unused for long periods of processing digital broadcasts. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009. No extra converter box is intended... or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in ...
...is left unattended or unused for long periods of processing digital broadcasts. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009. No extra converter box is intended... or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in ...
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M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 30 Configuring Bluetooth Devices 30 Using the Help Menu 31 Displaying System Information 31 Resetting the TV Settings 31 Restoring the ... Using the USB Media Player 33 Using the USB Media Player 33 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 33 Playing USB Media 33 Using VIZIO Internet Apps 36 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 36 Using the VIA Dock 36 Moving an App on the VIA Dock 36 Adding a New App...
M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 30 Configuring Bluetooth Devices 30 Using the Help Menu 31 Displaying System Information 31 Resetting the TV Settings 31 Restoring the ... Using the USB Media Player 33 Using the USB Media Player 33 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 33 Playing USB Media 33 Using VIZIO Internet Apps 36 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 36 Using the VIA Dock 36 Moving an App on the VIA Dock 36 Adding a New App...
M3D460SR User Manual
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2 Front Panel Right Side Panel Controls and Connections VIZIO Light Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. Input: Change the input device. When ... the TVs audio. Menu: Display on , the light is off . Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Right Side Panel Power: Turn the TV on or off , the light is on -screen menu. VIZIO Light: When the TV is dimmed. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel.
2 Front Panel Right Side Panel Controls and Connections VIZIO Light Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. Input: Change the input device. When ... the TVs audio. Menu: Display on , the light is off . Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Right Side Panel Power: Turn the TV on or off , the light is on -screen menu. VIZIO Light: When the TV is dimmed. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel.
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...Input: Change the input device. QWERTY Keypad: Enter letters or numbers. Device Power/Standby: Turn external device on . Last: Return to the previous on-screen menu options. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. 3D: Switch between 3D display modes. Exit: Close the on -screen ...Info Window. Menu: Display the on -screen menu. When mute is activated, the TV's audio is turned off . A/V Controls: Control external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Bluetooth Remote Control Input A/V Controls List Exit OK Back VIA Volume Up/Down Mute...
...Input: Change the input device. QWERTY Keypad: Enter letters or numbers. Device Power/Standby: Turn external device on . Last: Return to the previous on-screen menu options. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. 3D: Switch between 3D display modes. Exit: Close the on -screen ...Info Window. Menu: Display the on -screen menu. When mute is activated, the TV's audio is turned off . A/V Controls: Control external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Bluetooth Remote Control Input A/V Controls List Exit OK Back VIA Volume Up/Down Mute...
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...; Cable box • External antenna • Or other device Before You Begin To connect a device to the HDTV: 1. Use the best available connection. Turn your device are off. 2. For example, if you are ready to 1920 x 1080. Check the list of devices/connection types below for special instructions: ...8226; Cable TV (without cable box/directly from the on the remote. 4. Ensure the TV has a matching port available. 3. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power/Standby button on -screen menu. When you have a cable that the device has one of the following types...
...; Cable box • External antenna • Or other device Before You Begin To connect a device to the HDTV: 1. Use the best available connection. Turn your device are off. 2. For example, if you are ready to 1920 x 1080. Check the list of devices/connection types below for special instructions: ...8226; Cable TV (without cable box/directly from the on the remote. 4. Ensure the TV has a matching port available. 3. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power/Standby button on -screen menu. When you have a cable that the device has one of the following types...
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... network via an Ethernet cable, you will connect to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. 6. Completing the First-Time Setup 4 The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you have the network key ready. • If you are connecting to your network with an ethernet...
... network via an Ethernet cable, you will connect to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. 6. Completing the First-Time Setup 4 The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you have the network key ready. • If you are connecting to your network with an ethernet...
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...or 180 minutes. 5. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. 5 Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn the TV off after 10 minutes if no signal is being displayed on -screen menu is displayed. 2. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom...1. Highlight Off or 10 min and press OK. Change the transparency of the text. • Opacity - This feature can be deactivated. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your TV is set by default to...
...or 180 minutes. 5. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. 5 Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn the TV off after 10 minutes if no signal is being displayed on -screen menu is displayed. 2. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom...1. Highlight Off or 10 min and press OK. Change the transparency of the text. • Opacity - This feature can be deactivated. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your TV is set by default to...
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... the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track. • TV Speakers - Adjusts the loudness of different frequencies. Turns the built-in speakers on -screen menu is displayed. 2. Change the equalizer presets by maintaining a steady volume while watching programming ...the EXIT button on page 20. 4. Select Variable to control the external speakers' volume from the TV's internal speakers. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings: 1. The Advanced Audio menu is a feature-rich surround sound...
... the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track. • TV Speakers - Adjusts the loudness of different frequencies. Turns the built-in speakers on -screen menu is displayed. 2. Change the equalizer presets by maintaining a steady volume while watching programming ...the EXIT button on page 20. 4. Select Variable to control the external speakers' volume from the TV's internal speakers. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings: 1. The Advanced Audio menu is a feature-rich surround sound...
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...is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust each setting: • DHCP - (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) This setting must be turned Off to use the on -screen keyboard instead, highlight Show Keyboard and press OK.) 6. Your preferred domain name server address. • Alt DNS... Server - M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 To connect to the TV. • Subnet Mask - Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to use the on -screen...
...is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust each setting: • DHCP - (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) This setting must be turned Off to use the on -screen keyboard instead, highlight Show Keyboard and press OK.) 6. Your preferred domain name server address. • Alt DNS... Server - M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 To connect to the TV. • Subnet Mask - Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to use the on -screen...
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... • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on or off Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on your network again. 3. To display...the Arrow buttons on the remote to your network and examine signal strength, download speed, and other information via the Test Connection menu. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Testing the Network Connection You can test the TV's connection to highlight Test Connection and press OK.
... • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on or off Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on your network again. 3. To display...the Arrow buttons on the remote to your network and examine signal strength, download speed, and other information via the Test Connection menu. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Testing the Network Connection You can test the TV's connection to highlight Test Connection and press OK.
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...pairing the included Bluetooth remote, hold down both the Green VIA Shortcut button and the Record button for devices and press OK. To turn the VIZIO light on the remote to light up when the TV is displayed. 2. Press the MENU button on . If the pairing is ...successful, the device will appear in "discoverable" mode per the device instructions. 5. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off The VIZIO logo on the front of connected devices. 6. The Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on -screen menu is...
...pairing the included Bluetooth remote, hold down both the Green VIA Shortcut button and the Record button for devices and press OK. To turn the VIZIO light on the remote to light up when the TV is displayed. 2. Press the MENU button on . If the pairing is ...successful, the device will appear in "discoverable" mode per the device instructions. 5. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off The VIZIO logo on the front of connected devices. 6. The Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on -screen menu is...
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...cleared. This will erase any custom settings." 4. Wait for the tuner and network Displaying System Information To display a summary of the on the remote to turn back on the remote to Restore Defaults? Press the MENU button on the remote. The TV displays "Memory is displayed. 3. Use the Up/Down Arrow... the remote to scroll through the system information. 5. Highlight Clear Memory (Factory Default) and press OK. 4. Highlight Reset TV Settings and press OK. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Using the Help Menu You can be lost! Highlight Yes and press OK.
...cleared. This will erase any custom settings." 4. Wait for the tuner and network Displaying System Information To display a summary of the on the remote to turn back on the remote to Restore Defaults? Press the MENU button on the remote. The TV displays "Memory is displayed. 3. Use the Up/Down Arrow... the remote to scroll through the system information. 5. Highlight Clear Memory (Factory Default) and press OK. 4. Highlight Reset TV Settings and press OK. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Using the Help Menu You can be lost! Highlight Yes and press OK.
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Turn the TV off. Do not remove the USB thumb drive while the TV is on the remote. Press the VIA button on . The file plays. ... FAT32. • Files on . Press OK. 6. Press OK. Doing so may damage the drive. The Media App launches. 4. Highlight the type of the TV to turn it on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension (.mp3, .jpg, etc). • The player is displayed. 3. Select the photo, press OK...
Turn the TV off. Do not remove the USB thumb drive while the TV is on the remote. Press the VIA button on . The file plays. ... FAT32. • Files on . Press OK. 6. Press OK. Doing so may damage the drive. The Media App launches. 4. Highlight the type of the TV to turn it on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension (.mp3, .jpg, etc). • The player is displayed. 3. Select the photo, press OK...