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...M470NV 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 the VIA Dock. The Setup App will need high-speed Internet access (wired or wireless) such as your DVD player or ...
...M470NV 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 the VIA Dock. The Setup App will need high-speed Internet access (wired or wireless) such as your DVD player or ...
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... screen. For the best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where possible. Use the arrows to navigate to select TV Settings. The Setup App is not available, view Standard Definition from the dock. it is receiving. the image should need to reappear. SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE ...to the wall socket. If you have high-speed Internet service Black or gray bars on the back of the TV, and connected to life! 1080p Full HD playback delivers crystal clear images with Wireless Subwoofer. www.VIZIO.com ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH...
... screen. For the best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where possible. Use the arrows to navigate to select TV Settings. The Setup App is not available, view Standard Definition from the dock. it is receiving. the image should need to reappear. SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE ...to the wall socket. If you have high-speed Internet service Black or gray bars on the back of the TV, and connected to life! 1080p Full HD playback delivers crystal clear images with Wireless Subwoofer. www.VIZIO.com ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television ... Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 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...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 ...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television ... Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 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...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 ...
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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...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS... 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 Updating your TV...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS... 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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...take full advantage of your home environment See Network Menu on page 48 for more consistent connection depending on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. A wired connection may provide a ... before installing your HDTV. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless built-in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection to mount your HDTV on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption...
...take full advantage of your home environment See Network Menu on page 48 for more consistent connection depending on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. A wired connection may provide a ... before installing your HDTV. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless built-in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection to mount your HDTV on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption...
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...for connection to the TV if you can connect your Internet connection. 3. Speakers cannot be available on the S/PDIF Optical connector for detailed information on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your Home Theater system. ... access the Internet. For digital TV stations in the HDTV Settings App. HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 5. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to an antenna or digital cable source. b. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User ...
...for connection to the TV if you can connect your Internet connection. 3. Speakers cannot be available on the S/PDIF Optical connector for detailed information on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your Home Theater system. ... access the Internet. For digital TV stations in the HDTV Settings App. HDMI 1, 2, and 3-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 5. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to an antenna or digital cable source. b. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User ...
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...are additional HDMI connectors on the screen to personal injury. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in the Setup App. HDMI SIDE-Connect digital video devices such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater... the batteries with Internet content delivered to local hazardous waste regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and pets. Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. Precautionary Tips for more . VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual ...
...are additional HDMI connectors on the screen to personal injury. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in the Setup App. HDMI SIDE-Connect digital video devices such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater... the batteries with Internet content delivered to local hazardous waste regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and pets. Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. Precautionary Tips for more . VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual ...
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...available channels. GREEN-Press to perform the same function as the INFO button for that device. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on your TV (called Inputs). Press it repeatedly. BACK-Press to go back to the previous menu ...such as the "A" button on your program when you press it again to return to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. HDMI...
...available channels. GREEN-Press to perform the same function as the INFO button for that device. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on your TV (called Inputs). Press it repeatedly. BACK-Press to go back to the previous menu ...such as the "A" button on your program when you press it again to return to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. HDMI...
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... to begin recording. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in order to use the sliding keyboard. The screen will display the sub-screen in various Apps. 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. Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside...
... to begin recording. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in order to use the sliding keyboard. The screen will display the sub-screen in various Apps. 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. Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside...
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...HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to control them yet. We will help you do that in Setup App that plays when you turn on -screen directions to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of... power cord to your new HDTV. 1. Turn on your TV. The Setup App will : Activate your remote to navigate through the Setup App. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built...
...HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to control them yet. We will help you do that in Setup App that plays when you turn on -screen directions to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of... power cord to your new HDTV. 1. Turn on your TV. The Setup App will : Activate your remote to navigate through the Setup App. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built...
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...cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power button on page 41. Each press of INPUT on the remote control or the side of your TV. Note: If your HDTV. will cycle through the available inputs. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User ... either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your HDTV. Note: You should be in the HDTV Settings App. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Select the input to the Internet through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. TV, HDMI...
...cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Press the power button on page 41. Each press of INPUT on the remote control or the side of your TV. Note: If your HDTV. will cycle through the available inputs. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User ... either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your HDTV. Note: You should be in the HDTV Settings App. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Select the input to the Internet through the following options: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. TV, HDMI...
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... check back often! Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set 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...
... check back often! Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set 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...
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... updated so check back often! Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Set up your Internet connection. Navigating the VIA Dock VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. You have the option to connect your...Network Menu on page 48 for each member of different Apps that let you have a wireless Internet connection. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your TV to the Internet with either wired networking using an Ethernet cable or with...
... updated so check back often! Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Set up your Internet connection. Navigating the VIA Dock VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. You have the option to connect your...Network Menu on page 48 for each member of different Apps that let you have a wireless Internet connection. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your TV to the Internet with either wired networking using an Ethernet cable or with...
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...is constantly being updated so check back often! 1. Use the Widget Gallery to browse and discover new Apps that are the Apps currently on your VIA Dock. 5. 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, social networking, music, photos, news, weather and more Apps you can download and add to ...
...is constantly being updated so check back often! 1. Use the Widget Gallery to browse and discover new Apps that are the Apps currently on your VIA Dock. 5. 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, social networking, music, photos, news, weather and more Apps you can download and add to ...
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... OK. 4. All you want to switch to edit, and then press OK. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Editing your TV Your HDTV has the ability to change the profile using your TV is an Internet connection - Press ◄ or ► to select Profile Settings, and then press...then press OK. 5. We will perform product updates whenever your remote. 8. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. A message will be deleted. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Press the VIA button. 2. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ◄ or ...
... OK. 4. All you want to switch to edit, and then press OK. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Editing your TV Your HDTV has the ability to change the profile using your TV is an Internet connection - Press ◄ or ► to select Profile Settings, and then press...then press OK. 5. We will perform product updates whenever your remote. 8. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. A message will be deleted. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Press the VIA button. 2. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ◄ or ...
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... setting up your network connection. Note: If you have forgotten your secure access code, please refer to test your network connection using the Setup App. It is not an option that you can do this or if your wireless network in the code. Test Connection Select this option to the...with wired and wireless networks, do this from the Network menu. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you. 48 www.VIZIO.com Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the list...
... setting up your network connection. Note: If you have forgotten your secure access code, please refer to test your network connection using the Setup App. It is not an option that you can do this or if your wireless network in the code. Test Connection Select this option to the...with wired and wireless networks, do this from the Network menu. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for you. 48 www.VIZIO.com Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the list...
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... removed, wait 3 seconds before reinserting the batteries. VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps are not working correctly If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may change. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio ...external device. If you are experiencing an issue with the functionality or features of an App, please contact the App publisher directly. Please check www.vizio.com for each input. Press and hold the Q, P, and SPACE keys for customer service ...
... removed, wait 3 seconds before reinserting the batteries. VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps are not working correctly If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may change. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio ...external device. If you are experiencing an issue with the functionality or features of an App, please contact the App publisher directly. Please check www.vizio.com for each input. Press and hold the Q, P, and SPACE keys for customer service ...
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... a more consistent connection depending on page 48 for detailed information. Test the Internet connection to make sure it has been Bluetooth paired to improve response and performance. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work ... Replace dead batteries with new ones. Your remote's keyboard will not work . In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. Please Bluetooth pair your remote to your wireless router. Audio adjust TV Volume. Channel Up and...
... a more consistent connection depending on page 48 for detailed information. Test the Internet connection to make sure it has been Bluetooth paired to improve response and performance. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work ... Replace dead batteries with new ones. Your remote's keyboard will not work . In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. Please Bluetooth pair your remote to your wireless router. Audio adjust TV Volume. Channel Up and...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Index 16:9 36 4:3 36 Accessories 9 Adjustments Advanced 35 Advanced Adjustments 35 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Antenna 22 Apps Adding 32 Moving 33 Navigating 32 Using 32 Aspect Ratio 36 Audio Menu Advanced Audio 40 Analog Audio Out adjustments 40 Audio Control...50 Home Network Connection 30 Home Theater Connecting 28 INFO Button 21, 31 Input Source Choosing 19 Input Source 37 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 22 Internet Connecting 19, 31 Connecting for VIA 19, 31 Jag Wheel 12 Maintenance of TV 51 Menu Language 46 Name Input 42 Navigating VIA 16...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Index 16:9 36 4:3 36 Accessories 9 Adjustments Advanced 35 Advanced Adjustments 35 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Antenna 22 Apps Adding 32 Moving 33 Navigating 32 Using 32 Aspect Ratio 36 Audio Menu Advanced Audio 40 Analog Audio Out adjustments 40 Audio Control...50 Home Network Connection 30 Home Theater Connecting 28 INFO Button 21, 31 Input Source Choosing 19 Input Source 37 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 22 Internet Connecting 19, 31 Connecting for VIA 19, 31 Jag Wheel 12 Maintenance of TV 51 Menu Language 46 Name Input 42 Navigating VIA 16...