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... that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. RealD 3D Certified SRS StudioSound HD is the setting in the "factory default" setting and this is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. StudioSound HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.... Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will be achieved. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ® HDMI, the ...
... that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. RealD 3D Certified SRS StudioSound HD is the setting in the "factory default" setting and this is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. StudioSound HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.... Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will be achieved. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ® HDMI, the ...
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... for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Analog-only television sets that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to earth in the building installation. No extra converter box is needed. Article...of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to receive over-the-air TV. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to provide some protection against voltage surges and...
... for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Analog-only television sets that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to earth in the building installation. No extra converter box is needed. Article...of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to receive over-the-air TV. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to provide some protection against voltage surges and...
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... Control (Slide Out 6 VIA Shortcut Buttons 6 Replacing the Batteries 6 Rear Panel 7 Connecting Your Devices 8 Before You Begin 8 Connecting Your Devices 8 Setting Up Your Network Connection 10 Connecting to A Wired Network 10 Connecting to a Wireless Network 10 Completing the First-Time Setup 11 Using the On-Screen... Menu 12 Navigating the On-Screen Menu 12 Changing the 3D Mode 12 Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio 13 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio 14 Setting Up Closed Captioning 14 Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions 15 Table of Contents Activating...
... Control (Slide Out 6 VIA Shortcut Buttons 6 Replacing the Batteries 6 Rear Panel 7 Connecting Your Devices 8 Before You Begin 8 Connecting Your Devices 8 Setting Up Your Network Connection 10 Connecting to A Wired Network 10 Connecting to a Wireless Network 10 Completing the First-Time Setup 11 Using the On-Screen... Menu 12 Navigating the On-Screen Menu 12 Changing the 3D Mode 12 Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio 13 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio 14 Setting Up Closed Captioning 14 Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions 15 Table of Contents Activating...
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M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the CEC Settings 29 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 TV to Factory Default Settings 31 Using Guided Setup 32 Using the Info Window 32... 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...
M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the CEC Settings 29 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 TV to Factory Default Settings 31 Using Guided Setup 32 Using the Info Window 32... 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...
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... batteries away from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) View Settings for Active App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. ... of old or dead batteries in blue, hold down the ALT key. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. Open the battery cover. 2. Close the battery cover. • Use only good...symbols on -screen menu. 2 Remote Control (Slide Out) VIA Shortcut Buttons M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Arrow QWERTY Keypad VIA Shortcuts Remote Control (Slide Out) Arrow: Navigate the on the batteries match the (+)...
... batteries away from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) View Settings for Active App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. ... of old or dead batteries in blue, hold down the ALT key. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. Open the battery cover. 2. Close the battery cover. • Use only good...symbols on -screen menu. 2 Remote Control (Slide Out) VIA Shortcut Buttons M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Arrow QWERTY Keypad VIA Shortcuts Remote Control (Slide Out) Arrow: Navigate the on the batteries match the (+)...
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... securely connected. 3. See the Device Connection Chart on both the TV and your device on the remote. 4. Ensure each end of the cable is set to the HDTV: 1. Set the Screen Mode to Normal. • DVD Player with an HDMI port, be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu...
... securely connected. 3. See the Device Connection Chart on both the TV and your device on the remote. 4. Ensure each end of the cable is set to the HDTV: 1. Set the Screen Mode to Normal. • DVD Player with an HDMI port, be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu...
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... router or modem with an available ethernet port • A high-speed internet connection 2. See Using Guided Setup on page 29. 10 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to configure the TV. Ensure you can be connected to your home network in two ways: •...the back of the TV. 3. Use the Guided Network Setup to a wireless network: 1. Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to configure the TV. 3 Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet-ready, and can use VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV.
... router or modem with an available ethernet port • A high-speed internet connection 2. See Using Guided Setup on page 29. 10 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to configure the TV. Ensure you can be connected to your home network in two ways: •...the back of the TV. 3. Use the Guided Network Setup to a wireless network: 1. Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to configure the TV. 3 Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet-ready, and can use VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV.
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... remote. If viewing 2D content, highlight 2D and press OK. Go to select that option. Displays side-by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. From this menu, you can also quickly change the 3D mode: 1. The Output Mode menu is displayed. 2. You... the on the remote. The TV displays, "3D viewing mode enabled. Put on the remote. Select the 3D mode to match the content you must set the 3D mode to highlight the 3D icon and press OK. To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on -screen menu. Displays...
... remote. If viewing 2D content, highlight 2D and press OK. Go to select that option. Displays side-by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. From this menu, you can also quickly change the 3D mode: 1. The Output Mode menu is displayed. 2. You... the on the remote. The TV displays, "3D viewing mode enabled. Put on the remote. Select the 3D mode to match the content you must set the 3D mode to highlight the 3D icon and press OK. To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on -screen menu. Displays...
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Use the table below to the content's original format. Each mode displays content according to determine the best aspect ratio for your TV screen. Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 13 Areas in five different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, Panoramic, and Stretch. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in red will not be visible on your content type.
Use the table below to the content's original format. Each mode displays content according to determine the best aspect ratio for your TV screen. Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 13 Areas in five different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, Panoramic, and Stretch. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in red will not be visible on your content type.
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... Since the picture is being broadcast with black bars to fit the screen. • Normal preserves the content's original aspect ratio. Setting Up Closed Captioning Your TV can display images in four different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, and Stretch. To change the screen ... transcription of a program's dialogue. Each mode displays the picture differently. Images may appear wider than intended. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for widescreen viewing (1.85:1 or 2.35:1), then black bars will appear on the...
... Since the picture is being broadcast with black bars to fit the screen. • Normal preserves the content's original aspect ratio. Setting Up Closed Captioning Your TV can display images in four different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, and Stretch. To change the screen ... transcription of a program's dialogue. Each mode displays the picture differently. Images may appear wider than intended. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for widescreen viewing (1.85:1 or 2.35:1), then black bars will appear on the...
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... From the Sleep Timer menu, use the Arrow buttons to manually change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to highlight Digital CC Style. 2. Adjust the size of the background. • Window Color - Change the transparency of the text... use the Left/ Right Arrow buttons to highlight the Sleep Timer icon and press OK. Press Exit. 15 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to turn off: 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes. ...
... From the Sleep Timer menu, use the Arrow buttons to manually change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to highlight Digital CC Style. 2. Adjust the size of the background. • Window Color - Change the transparency of the text... use the Left/ Right Arrow buttons to highlight the Sleep Timer icon and press OK. Press Exit. 15 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to turn off: 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes. ...
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... sharpness of color before adjusting tint. This setting is too high, the picture may appear faded or washed out. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR • Custom picture mode allows you to... manually change the picture mode: • Standard mode sets the various picture settings to values that does not otherwise exist. 16 See...
... sharpness of color before adjusting tint. This setting is too high, the picture may appear faded or washed out. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR • Custom picture mode allows you to... manually change the picture mode: • Standard mode sets the various picture settings to values that does not otherwise exist. 16 See...
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M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an ...adjust the color temperature: 1. To adjust the picture size and position: 1. Position - If you to manually change the setting: • Auto Adjust - Ensure the input is optimized for television viewing. • Cool produces a blue-hued picture... Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the color temperature preset: • Normal is set to highlight More, then press OK. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Color Temperature...
M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an ...adjust the color temperature: 1. To adjust the picture size and position: 1. Position - If you to manually change the setting: • Auto Adjust - Ensure the input is optimized for television viewing. • Cool produces a blue-hued picture... Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the color temperature preset: • Normal is set to highlight More, then press OK. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Color Temperature...
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... - Select Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. • Film Mode - Press the EXIT button on the remote to change the setting: • Smooth Motion Effect - Select Off, Precision or Smooth. • MPEG NR - This feature diminishes the noise produced by adjusting ...to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. Select Off, Low, Middle, or High. • Real Cinema Mode - Select Low, Medium, High or Off....
... - Select Off, Low, Medium, Strong, or Extend. • Film Mode - Press the EXIT button on the remote to change the setting: • Smooth Motion Effect - Select Off, Precision or Smooth. • MPEG NR - This feature diminishes the noise produced by adjusting ...to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press OK. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. Select Off, Low, Middle, or High. • Real Cinema Mode - Select Low, Medium, High or Off....
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... or Off. • Analog Audio Out - M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings: 1. To change the equalizer settings yourself, highlight EQ Mode and press OK. (This setting is only available when SRS StudioSound HD is a feature-rich surround sound solution which... delivers an immersive surround sound experience from the left and right speakers. • Lip Sync - From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to control the external speakers' volume from the TV's volume controls, or select Fixed to highlight...
... or Off. • Analog Audio Out - M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings: 1. To change the equalizer settings yourself, highlight EQ Mode and press OK. (This setting is only available when SRS StudioSound HD is a feature-rich surround sound solution which... delivers an immersive surround sound experience from the left and right speakers. • Lip Sync - From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to control the external speakers' volume from the TV's volume controls, or select Fixed to highlight...
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...displayed. 3. Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. If you want to RESET Audio Settings to your home network using an Ethernet cable, the TV automatically detects the connection. If you would like to use the on the...is displayed. 2. The on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to do not see your wireless network displayed, highlight More Access Points and press OK. The on the remote. 20 Highlight...
...displayed. 3. Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. If you want to RESET Audio Settings to your home network using an Ethernet cable, the TV automatically detects the connection. If you would like to use the on the...is displayed. 2. The on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to do not see your wireless network displayed, highlight More Access Points and press OK. The on the remote. 20 Highlight...
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... default gateway address. • Pref. Testing Your Network Connection To test your network, these are displayed at the bottom of the Change Settings menu. 4. From the Network Connection menu, highlight Manual Setup and press OK. The subnet mask. • Default Gateway - DNS Server ... the connection method, network name, signal strength, and download speed of the other settings. • IP Address - Press the EXIT button on -screen menu is not being broadcast: 1. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 To connect to the TV. • Subnet Mask - The Network Connection menu...
... default gateway address. • Pref. Testing Your Network Connection To test your network, these are displayed at the bottom of the Change Settings menu. 4. From the Network Connection menu, highlight Manual Setup and press OK. The subnet mask. • Default Gateway - DNS Server ... the connection method, network name, signal strength, and download speed of the other settings. • IP Address - Press the EXIT button on -screen menu is not being broadcast: 1. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 To connect to the TV. • Subnet Mask - The Network Connection menu...
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... / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Testing the Network Connection You can test the TV's connection to setup your network again. 3. To test the TV's network connection: 1. You can be connected to highlight the Input icon and press OK. Changing the TV Settings Using the TV settings menu, you must first change... • Change the input source • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • 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 ...
... / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Testing the Network Connection You can test the TV's connection to setup your network again. 3. To test the TV's network connection: 1. You can be connected to highlight the Input icon and press OK. Changing the TV Settings Using the TV settings menu, you must first change... • Change the input source • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • 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 ...
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... for Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 Setting the Tuner Mode If you are available. 1. The on-screen menu is connected to the RF input, such as an external antenna or cable TV... connection, you must set the tuner mode. 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to -air broadcast television channels are using a device that is displayed. 2. ...
... for Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 5 Setting the Tuner Mode If you are available. 1. The on-screen menu is connected to the RF input, such as an external antenna or cable TV... connection, you must set the tuner mode. 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to -air broadcast television channels are using a device that is displayed. 2. ...
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5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adding New Channels Occasionally, you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of new channels: 1. From the Settings menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. The Add Analog Channel menu is displayed. 2. The TV scans for the channel, press the ...on the remote. Wait until the partial channel search is done scanning for the channel. 4. Highlight Done and press OK. 7. From the Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of channel you ...
5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adding New Channels Occasionally, you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of new channels: 1. From the Settings menu, highlight Partial Channel Search. The Add Analog Channel menu is displayed. 2. The TV scans for the channel, press the ...on the remote. Wait until the partial channel search is done scanning for the channel. 4. Highlight Done and press OK. 7. From the Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of channel you ...