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...Connect the power cord from thousands of the TV to stop flashing, then press the Power button on the TV or the remote control to a wall outlet. > Wait for your TV. ©2010 VIZIO Inc. Press to adjust the settings on the TV. M470NV M550NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the... Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Universal Remote Control with Bluetooth (2 AA batteries...
...Connect the power cord from thousands of the TV to stop flashing, then press the Power button on the TV or the remote control to a wall outlet. > Wait for your TV. ©2010 VIZIO Inc. Press to adjust the settings on the TV. M470NV M550NV 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What's In the... Box • VIZIO HDTV • VIZIO Universal Remote Control with Bluetooth (2 AA batteries...
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... erase your digital HDTV displays video at resolutions much higher than old TVs, so you didn't see bars, they are used. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. Standard analog TV will always be on the front of added repair service! If...
... erase your digital HDTV displays video at resolutions much higher than old TVs, so you didn't see bars, they are used. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Get a VIZIO Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. Standard analog TV will always be on the front of added repair service! If...
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...to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate...screen of the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or...
...to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate...screen of the coaxial cable is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or...
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... power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For additional information, contact the parties listed below, as before to digital-only broadcasting. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital...
... power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For additional information, contact the parties listed below, as before to digital-only broadcasting. Version 6/28/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital...
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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 Finding a ... STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Connecting to the Internet ...19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 22 Which Video Connection Should I Use 22 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 23...
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 Finding a ... STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Connecting to the Internet ...19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 22 Which Video Connection Should I Use 22 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 23...
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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 your TV... Caption) Menu ...37 Analog Closed Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Audio ...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls...
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 your TV... Caption) Menu ...37 Analog Closed Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Audio ...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls...
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... or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com Or you will need an Internet connection. Contact VIZIO for more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on your TV, you can connect your TV to the ...you must not be compromised. To take full advantage of your HDTV. o Use the included power cord. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of ...
... or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com Or you will need an Internet connection. Contact VIZIO for more consistent connection depending on the conditions in your home environment See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on your TV, you can connect your TV to the ...you must not be compromised. To take full advantage of your HDTV. o Use the included power cord. VIZIO offers professional installation services including home networking. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of ...
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...wheel on the side of the same functions you do not press anything, the menu will return to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the OSD menu. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Please use your HDTV settings. 12 ...www.VIZIO.com POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your...
...wheel on the side of the same functions you do not press anything, the menu will return to your TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the OSD menu. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Please use your HDTV settings. 12 ...www.VIZIO.com POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your...
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... such as a VCR or game console. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to an antenna or digital cable source. OPTICAL-When digital TV is an additional HDMI connector on the S/PDIF Optical connector for viewing, the... 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 5. There is selected for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your TV to connect the external audio from a computer here. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your Home Theater system...
... such as a VCR or game console. Version 6/28/2010 13 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to an antenna or digital cable source. OPTICAL-When digital TV is an additional HDMI connector on the S/PDIF Optical connector for viewing, the... 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 5. There is selected for connection to a VIZIO Sound Bar or your TV to connect the external audio from a computer here. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your Home Theater system...
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... that may result in cracking or leakage that you interact with Internet content delivered to complete the activation. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. You can also activate your remote control. 14 www... cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more information on the screen to your TV, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. You can also use by a...
... that may result in cracking or leakage that you interact with Internet content delivered to complete the activation. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. You can also activate your remote control. 14 www... cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more information on the screen to your TV, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. You can also use by a...
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...select a channel or enter a password. Also, press repeatedly to go back to the previous page in the HDTV Settings App. 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 standby mode. If a DVR has ...right corner)-Press to change the channels up or down . MUTE-Press to turn the device connected to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on from open menus, adjust other TV settings such as the "C" button on and off . The device must first be set them up during the ...
...select a channel or enter a password. Also, press repeatedly to go back to the previous page in the HDTV Settings App. 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 standby mode. If a DVR has ...right corner)-Press to change the channels up or down . MUTE-Press to turn the device connected to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on from open menus, adjust other TV settings such as the "C" button on and off . The device must first be set them up during the ...
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...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 functions on your VIA Dock. Press it ...to your TV in order to use the sliding keyboard. Pause (II)-Press to move or delete an App from.... (●)-Press to stop playback/recording. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen.
...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 functions on your VIA Dock. Press it ...to your TV in order to use the sliding keyboard. Pause (II)-Press to move or delete an App from.... (●)-Press to stop playback/recording. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen.
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...) from the front of the remote control sensor. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it with a clean, damp cloth. See Device Setup on page 43for more information on your TV will help you set up your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. Remote .... When not using the remote control for all , check the batteries. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up your VIZIO remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them...
...) from the front of the remote control sensor. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it with a clean, damp cloth. See Device Setup on page 43for more information on your TV will help you set up your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. Remote .... When not using the remote control for all , check the batteries. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up your VIZIO remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Gather the devices your want to connect to the power cord connector on your new HDTV. 1. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the power cord to your TV for Bluetooth ...61623; Connect to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you turn on -screen directions to easily setup your TV. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Turn ...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Gather the devices your want to connect to the power cord connector on your new HDTV. 1. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Connect the power cord to your TV for Bluetooth ...61623; Connect to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you turn on -screen directions to easily setup your TV. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Turn ...
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...in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your device is connected that the power cord is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to change the channel. Note: If your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. VIZIO M470NV/...see a picture. If there is shown. 3. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on your TV. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. The VIZIO logo on the TV to launch the Quick Menu to see a picture on page 41. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless...
...in TV mode and on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your device is connected that the power cord is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to change the channel. Note: If your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. VIZIO M470NV/...see a picture. If there is shown. 3. A wired connection may provide a more consistent connection depending on your TV. When using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. The VIZIO logo on the TV to launch the Quick Menu to see a picture on page 41. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless...
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Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press GUIDE, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds.
Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed or when you press GUIDE, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds.
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... more Apps and download them to open an App. Set up a profile for each member of your household. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock.... VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to launch the Sidebar. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO...
... more Apps and download them to open an App. Set up a profile for each member of your household. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock.... VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to launch the Sidebar. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO...
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... to connect your antenna or coaxial cable to use one white. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the TV as your TV has HDMI, this is still an analog connection, it won't provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can use... transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio: one red and one of the wall. It is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog...
... to connect your antenna or coaxial cable to use one white. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the TV as your TV has HDMI, this is still an analog connection, it won't provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can use... transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio: one red and one of the wall. It is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog...
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...more information about the video output requirements of the TV. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI output of the TV. 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. Turn on the power to your HDTV and ...
...more information about the video output requirements of the TV. Turn on the power to your HDTV and your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI output of the TV. 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. Turn on the power to your HDTV and ...
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...on your HDTV. 3. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and ...red) on your HDTV. 2. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on your HDTV. 3. Turn on your HDTV. 4.... button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
...on your HDTV. 3. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and ...red) on your HDTV. 2. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on your HDTV. 3. Turn on your HDTV. 4.... button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.