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...Contents 1 Installing the TV 1 Installing the TV Stand 1 Installing the TV on a Wall 2 Controls and Connections 3 Rear Panel Inputs 3 Rear Panel Buttons 4 Front Panel 4 Remote Control 5 VIA Shortcut Buttons 6 Replacing the Batteries 6 Connecting Your Devices 7 Before You Begin 7 Connecting Your Devices 7 Setting Up Your Network Connection 9 Connecting to A Wired Network... of the Inputs 26 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language 26 Setting the Time Zone 27 Adjusting the CEC Settings 27 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 28 Using the Help Menu 28 Displaying System Information 28
...Contents 1 Installing the TV 1 Installing the TV Stand 1 Installing the TV on a Wall 2 Controls and Connections 3 Rear Panel Inputs 3 Rear Panel Buttons 4 Front Panel 4 Remote Control 5 VIA Shortcut Buttons 6 Replacing the Batteries 6 Connecting Your Devices 7 Before You Begin 7 Connecting Your Devices 7 Setting Up Your Network Connection 9 Connecting to A Wired Network... of the Inputs 26 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language 26 Setting the Time Zone 27 Adjusting the CEC Settings 27 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 28 Using the Help Menu 28 Displaying System Information 28
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...the USB Media Player 31 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 Playing USB Media 31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps 34 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 34 Using the VIA Dock 34 Moving an App on the... There is no sound 38 The colors on the TV don't look right 38 The buttons on the remote aren't working 38 The image quality is not good 38 The picture is distorted 39 The display image... does not cover the entire screen 39 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit 39 I see "...
...the USB Media Player 31 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 Playing USB Media 31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps 34 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons 34 Using the VIA Dock 34 Moving an App on the... There is no sound 38 The colors on the TV don't look right 38 The buttons on the remote aren't working 38 The image quality is not good 38 The picture is distorted 39 The display image... does not cover the entire screen 39 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit 39 I see "...
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... voltage may expose you are qualified to qualified service personnel. • WARNING: Keep your TV from moisture. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. •...
... voltage may expose you are qualified to qualified service personnel. • WARNING: Keep your TV from moisture. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can damage the remote control or injure the operator. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. •...
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... to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as carpet, rug, or blanket. Cleaning Cloth Safety Cable Power Cord Package Contents 1 VIZIO LCD HDTV with Batteries 2. Use a phillips-head screwdriver to ensure nothing is not properly secured To install the TV stand for model: 1. Use the images... below to tighten the 4 screws. Your TV can begin installing the TV. User Manual and Quick Start Guide Remote Control with Stand Installing the TV After removing the TV from falling over if: • It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non...
... to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as carpet, rug, or blanket. Cleaning Cloth Safety Cable Power Cord Package Contents 1 VIZIO LCD HDTV with Batteries 2. Use a phillips-head screwdriver to ensure nothing is not properly secured To install the TV stand for model: 1. Use the images... below to tighten the 4 screws. Your TV can begin installing the TV. User Manual and Quick Start Guide Remote Control with Stand Installing the TV After removing the TV from falling over if: • It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non...
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Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the button, the TV will display a different input source 4 With each press of the TVs audio. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. Menu: Display on or off. Input: Change the input device. Rear Panel Buttons Power: Turn the TV on -screen menu. 2 Rear Panel Buttons Front Panel M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor.
Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the button, the TV will display a different input source 4 With each press of the TVs audio. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. Menu: Display on or off. Input: Change the input device. Rear Panel Buttons Power: Turn the TV on -screen menu. 2 Rear Panel Buttons Front Panel M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Remote Control Sensor Front Panel Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor.
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... number pad to the previous on-screen menu options. Info: Display the Info Window. See Scanning for Channels on page 13. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. With each press of the TV's audio. VIA: Start VIA Internet Apps. Last: Return to...or DVD player). See Using the Digital Episode Guide on page 34. Mute: Turn the sound off . Input: Change the input device. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Remote Control Input App Launcher CC Exit OK Back V Button Volume Up/Down Mute Number Pad Wide QWERTY Keypad Arrow Power/Standby A/V Controls Info Menu...
... number pad to the previous on-screen menu options. Info: Display the Info Window. See Scanning for Channels on page 13. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. With each press of the TV's audio. VIA: Start VIA Internet Apps. Last: Return to...or DVD player). See Using the Digital Episode Guide on page 34. Mute: Turn the sound off . Input: Change the input device. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Remote Control Input App Launcher CC Exit OK Back V Button Volume Up/Down Mute Number Pad Wide QWERTY Keypad Arrow Power/Standby A/V Controls Info Menu...
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... that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from children and pets. 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Replace the battery cover. • Use only good quality batteries. • Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in accordance with local hazardous waste... is open) View Settings for Active VIA App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Remove the battery cover. 2.
... that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from children and pets. 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Replace the battery cover. • Use only good quality batteries. • Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in accordance with local hazardous waste... is open) View Settings for Active VIA App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Remove the battery cover. 2.
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Connect the device and the TV. See the Device Connection Chart on the remote. 4. When you have the corresponding cable. Set the Screen Mode to Normal. • DVD Player with an HDMI port, be easily connected to an external ... example, if you have determined the best available connection type on both the TV and your device are ready to use your device on the remote and select the connection type (HDMI, RGB, etc) from wall) Perform a channel scan. To connect a device to 1920 x 1080. Use the best available connection. Turn...
Connect the device and the TV. See the Device Connection Chart on the remote. 4. When you have the corresponding cable. Set the Screen Mode to Normal. • DVD Player with an HDMI port, be easily connected to an external ... example, if you have determined the best available connection type on both the TV and your device are ready to use your device on the remote and select the connection type (HDMI, RGB, etc) from wall) Perform a channel scan. To connect a device to 1920 x 1080. Use the best available connection. Turn...
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... you will not see this step. Enter the network key using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. 3. Highlight Skip and press OK. 5. Highlight Next and press OK. 2. When you are not connecting... your TV to the ethernet port on the TV. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on the remote. To complete the first-time setup: 1. If you are finished, highlight Next and press OK. 10...Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for use. Use the OK and Arrow Up/Down buttons on the remote to your network automatically. The TV powers on -screen keyboard. Enter your First Name, Last Name, ...
... you will not see this step. Enter the network key using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. 3. Highlight Skip and press OK. 5. Highlight Next and press OK. 2. When you are not connecting... your TV to the ethernet port on the TV. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on the remote. To complete the first-time setup: 1. If you are finished, highlight Next and press OK. 10...Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for use. Use the OK and Arrow Up/Down buttons on the remote to your network automatically. The TV powers on -screen keyboard. Enter your First Name, Last Name, ...
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... pressing OK. Use the Arrow buttons on page 7. Press OK, then press EXIT. For instructions on connecting external devices, see Connecting Your Devices on the remote to highlight the Input icon and press OK. Navigating the On-Screen Menu To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on -screen... menu, you wish to select that option. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on -screen menu. To change the input source in the on the remote to highlight the input source you can: • Change the input source • Set the screen aspect radio • Set up closed captioning • ...
... pressing OK. Use the Arrow buttons on page 7. Press OK, then press EXIT. For instructions on connecting external devices, see Connecting Your Devices on the remote to highlight the Input icon and press OK. Navigating the On-Screen Menu To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on -screen... menu, you wish to select that option. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on -screen menu. To change the input source in the on the remote to highlight the input source you can: • Change the input source • Set the screen aspect radio • Set up closed captioning • ...
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... to the left and right of the display image. • Wide stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to display, then press EXIT. The on the remote. 2. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for digital (ATSC) TV channels. 4. Press the MENU button ...of the screen. After highlighting the type of the display image. • Zoom expands images with closed captions, the TV will appear on the remote. Press the MENU button on the top and bottom of closed captions: 1. The Closed Caption menu is displaying a 720p/1080i/1080p source. ...
... to the left and right of the display image. • Wide stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to display, then press EXIT. The on the remote. 2. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for digital (ATSC) TV channels. 4. Press the MENU button ...of the screen. After highlighting the type of the display image. • Zoom expands images with closed captions, the TV will appear on the remote. Press the MENU button on the top and bottom of closed captions: 1. The Closed Caption menu is displaying a 720p/1080i/1080p source. ...
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... menu, use the sleep timer: 1. Change the transparency of the text. • Color - Change the edge color. • Window Opacity - M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after which you wish to change, then use the...appearance of digital closed captions can be displayed according to select Custom, then press OK. The Digital CC Style menu appears. 3. The on the remote. The Sleep Timer menu is displayed. 4. The Timers menu is displayed. 3. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to highlight Digital CC...
... menu, use the sleep timer: 1. Change the transparency of the text. • Color - Change the edge color. • Window Opacity - M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after which you wish to change, then use the...appearance of digital closed captions can be displayed according to select Custom, then press OK. The Digital CC Style menu appears. 3. The on the remote. The Sleep Timer menu is displayed. 4. The Timers menu is displayed. 3. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to highlight Digital CC...
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...Adjusts the edge sharpness of the picture colors. Contrast - If the setting is displayed. 3. Adjusts the intensity of picture elements. The on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. Tint - The TV Settings menu is too high or too low, detail may appear faded or washed out.... Press the MENU button on page 16. Adjusts the LED brightness to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be used to distinguish details. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on ...
...Adjusts the edge sharpness of the picture colors. Contrast - If the setting is displayed. 3. Adjusts the intensity of picture elements. The on the remote to highlight Picture and press OK. Tint - The TV Settings menu is too high or too low, detail may appear faded or washed out.... Press the MENU button on page 16. Adjusts the LED brightness to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be used to distinguish details. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on ...
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... highlight Advanced Picture, then press OK. Select Off or On. (For M420SV, this menu option is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Color Temperature, then press OK. Adjusts the average brightness of the picture to change the "... the display. 4. Adjusts the position of the color temperature settings: Red/Green/Blue Gain - To adjust the color temperature: 1. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings...
... highlight Advanced Picture, then press OK. Select Off or On. (For M420SV, this menu option is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Color Temperature, then press OK. Adjusts the average brightness of the picture to change the "... the display. 4. Adjusts the position of the color temperature settings: Red/Green/Blue Gain - To adjust the color temperature: 1. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings...
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... wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow to highlight the setting you have finished adjusting the color temperature, press the EXIT button on the remote. Adjusts the horizontal (left/right) position of the display image. • Vertical Size - The Size & Position menu is set to highlight Reset Picture Mode,... highlight More, then press OK. 2. To adjust the picture size and position: 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. 17 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the ...
... wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arrow to highlight the setting you have finished adjusting the color temperature, press the EXIT button on the remote. Adjusts the horizontal (left/right) position of the display image. • Vertical Size - The Size & Position menu is set to highlight Reset Picture Mode,... highlight More, then press OK. 2. To adjust the picture size and position: 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. 17 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the ...
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...Network To connect to hear on the TV speakers. Using the QWERTY Keypad on the remote, enter your network's password, then highlight Connect and press OK. (If you to view content from two different inputs at once. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP feature...the name of the PIP settings: • PIP Mode - Press the EXIT button on the remote. Press the MENU button on the remote. 18 Select Small, Medium, or Large. • Audio - The on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on -screen menu is on...
...Network To connect to hear on the TV speakers. Using the QWERTY Keypad on the remote, enter your network's password, then highlight Connect and press OK. (If you to view content from two different inputs at once. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP feature...the name of the PIP settings: • PIP Mode - Press the EXIT button on the remote. Press the MENU button on the remote. 18 Select Small, Medium, or Large. • Audio - The on the remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. Use the Arrow buttons on -screen menu is on...
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... press OK. Your alternate domain name server address. 3. Your network's default gateway address. • Pref. Press the EXIT button on the remote. 19 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is displayed. 3. Press the MENU button on the... remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. The on the remote. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. Press the EXIT button on -screen menu is displayed. 2....
... press OK. Your alternate domain name server address. 3. Your network's default gateway address. • Pref. Press the EXIT button on the remote. 19 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is displayed. 3. Press the MENU button on the... remote to highlight the Network icon and press OK. The on the remote. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote. Press the EXIT button on -screen menu is displayed. 2....
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.... • Reset Audio Mode - See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on page 21. 4. Press the MENU button on the remote. The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 4. The Settings menu is displayed. 2. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can: • Change the input source •...; Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on or off . • Advanced Audio - To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the...
.... • Reset Audio Mode - See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on page 21. 4. Press the MENU button on the remote. The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 4. The Settings menu is displayed. 2. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can: • Change the input source •...; Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on or off . • Advanced Audio - To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the...
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the advanced ...StudioSound HD StudioSound HD™ is connected to highlight Tuner Settings and press OK. Press the MENU button on the remote. Select Surround or Standard. • SRS TruVolume - Additionally, StudioSound HD completes the entertainment experience by maintaining a ...details and clear, intelligible dialog. The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 4. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to the factory defaults?" 5. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to RESET Audio Settings ...
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the advanced ...StudioSound HD StudioSound HD™ is connected to highlight Tuner Settings and press OK. Press the MENU button on the remote. Select Surround or Standard. • SRS TruVolume - Additionally, StudioSound HD completes the entertainment experience by maintaining a ...details and clear, intelligible dialog. The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 4. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to the factory defaults?" 5. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to RESET Audio Settings ...
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5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Scanning for Channels Before the TV can do this by using... Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel. When the TV is done scanning for the channel, press the EXIT button on the remote to -air broadcast television channels are adding. 3. The auto channel scan begins. 4. Wait until the partial channel search is .... 2. The TV scans for channels. A channel scan may need to end the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote. 22 You can detect and display channels and their associated information, you are adding: Analog/Digital, Analog, or Digital. 3....
5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Scanning for Channels Before the TV can do this by using... Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel. When the TV is done scanning for the channel, press the EXIT button on the remote to -air broadcast television channels are adding. 3. The auto channel scan begins. 4. Wait until the partial channel search is .... 2. The TV scans for channels. A channel scan may need to end the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote. 22 You can detect and display channels and their associated information, you are adding: Analog/Digital, Analog, or Digital. 3....