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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...CONNECTION TYPE BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE HDMI DTV / TV BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT RECOMMENDED AV / S-VIDEO CONNECTOR IMAGE WHERE TO FIND THE INPUTS ON YOUR HDTV YOUR VIZIO TV EVEN HAS EASY ACCESS SIDE...
...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...CONNECTION TYPE BEST HIGHEST DIGITAL QUALITY PICTURE HDMI DTV / TV BETTER ANALOG HD QUALITY PICTURE COMPONENT GOOD LOW RESOLUTION NOT RECOMMENDED AV / S-VIDEO CONNECTOR IMAGE WHERE TO FIND THE INPUTS ON YOUR HDTV YOUR VIZIO TV EVEN HAS EASY ACCESS SIDE...
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...M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. To see bars, they are used. XMF1300 XMT1200 / XMT500 XMA1200 / XMA500 HELP TOPICS PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power Picture is no signal and/or turning off after being run once, but press the button slower this product, please erase your VIZIO... blurry or fuzzy/ image quality issues Cannot change channels up to display a crisp, clear HD picture as long as it is supplying power. MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT ULTRA SLIM FLUSH MOUNT ULTRA SLIM TILT MOUNT Full Articulating Mount *...
...M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. To see bars, they are used. XMF1300 XMT1200 / XMT500 XMA1200 / XMA500 HELP TOPICS PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power Picture is no signal and/or turning off after being run once, but press the button slower this product, please erase your VIZIO... blurry or fuzzy/ image quality issues Cannot change channels up to display a crisp, clear HD picture as long as it is supplying power. MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT ULTRA SLIM FLUSH MOUNT ULTRA SLIM TILT MOUNT Full Articulating Mount *...
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... of HDMI Licensing LLC. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. These... period. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO M470NV/M550NV television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition...
... of HDMI Licensing LLC. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. These... period. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. VIZIO, THE V LOGO, WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO M470NV/M550NV television purchase. HDMI logo and "High Definition...
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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 ... 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 ...44 Menu Language ...46 Time & Local Settings ...46 ...
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 ... 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 ...44 Menu Language ...46 Time & Local Settings ...46 ...
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...it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to activate the picture-in-picture feature. Press it to use the sliding keyboard. VIA Functions Use these buttons on page 31 for the active App Press to stop playback/recording. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to insert...watch movies, TV shows, listen to reverse playback. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your TV in the dock let you first turn on your VIA...
...it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to activate the picture-in-picture feature. Press it to use the sliding keyboard. VIA Functions Use these buttons on page 31 for the active App Press to stop playback/recording. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to insert...watch movies, TV shows, listen to reverse playback. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your TV in the dock let you first turn on your VIA...
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..., Component, or AV inputs. Also, verify that all of your HDTV connections are secure and you can connect your TV to see a picture on your HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Note: You should be in an Ethernet cable... your HDTV. Select the input to change the channel. Each press of INPUT on the remote control will see a picture. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to Owner or User's Manual of such equipment...
..., Component, or AV inputs. Also, verify that all of your HDTV connections are secure and you can connect your TV to see a picture on your HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Note: You should be in an Ethernet cable... your HDTV. Select the input to change the channel. Each press of INPUT on the remote control will see a picture. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to Owner or User's Manual of such equipment...
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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. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and schedule. 20 www.VIZIO.com
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... an App. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. The Sidebar contents vary by App. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of Apps...
... an App. Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. The Sidebar contents vary by App. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of Apps...
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... consists of Composite when possible. However, because it is the connection type you to watch TV programming. You get a great picture and cut down on your monitor. So try to the most advanced for transmitting audio: one red and one of the cable... comes from a basic connection to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of those connections first. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video...
... consists of Composite when possible. However, because it is the connection type you to watch TV programming. You get a great picture and cut down on your monitor. So try to the most advanced for transmitting audio: one red and one of the cable... comes from a basic connection to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of those connections first. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to the TV. A high-speed Internet connection is constantly ... launch the Sidebar. Version 6/28/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of different Apps that let you have the option to connect your screen with wireless networking if you watch movies...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to the TV. A high-speed Internet connection is constantly ... launch the Sidebar. Version 6/28/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of different Apps that let you have the option to connect your screen with wireless networking if you watch movies...
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...You can access the profile 6. Select an avatar (picture) c. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ► to select Create Profile, and then press OK. 5. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Deleting Apps VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. Press the Yellow button to ...select Administrative Controls, and then press OK. 4. Note: The Widget Gallery, HDTV Settings App, and Profile App cannot be deleted. Version 6/28/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Press ▼ to drop...
...You can access the profile 6. Select an avatar (picture) c. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ► to select Create Profile, and then press OK. 5. Press ▼ to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Deleting Apps VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. Press the Yellow button to ...select Administrative Controls, and then press OK. 4. Note: The Widget Gallery, HDTV Settings App, and Profile App cannot be deleted. Version 6/28/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Press ▼ to drop...
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...For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. If you are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in by 14% to crop the top and... preserved. Panoramic When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in by 14% to fill the TV screen. This is not stretched. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Input Menu Select the Input Source for HDMI and RGB (computer) viewing so you can see the screen adjusting to fill ...
...For 720p, 1080i, 1080p only. If you are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in by 14% to crop the top and... preserved. Panoramic When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in by 14% to fill the TV screen. This is not stretched. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Input Menu Select the Input Source for HDMI and RGB (computer) viewing so you can see the screen adjusting to fill ...
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... does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will not be able to factory default. 38 www.VIZIO.com In most cases, the default middle position is too high you will look at the established... look washed out. Color Temperature Color Temperature is too high the picture will not be selected when your HDTV is the setting for a realistic appearance. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom.
... does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will not be able to factory default. 38 www.VIZIO.com In most cases, the default middle position is too high you will look at the established... look washed out. Color Temperature Color Temperature is too high the picture will not be selected when your HDTV is the setting for a realistic appearance. It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom.
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... the selection, and then press OK to factory default. Note: Only settings under the Picture will automatically adjust to Off it . VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in a higher Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for the Smooth MotionTM...
... the selection, and then press OK to factory default. Note: Only settings under the Picture will automatically adjust to Off it . VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in a higher Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will detect the cadence (for example at 24 frames/second for the Smooth MotionTM...
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... available will play the audio. Choose from Off, PIP (Picture-inside-picture) or POP (Picture-outside-picture). Audio Select which source will vary according to Off. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in Parental Controls is displayed on top of the... is only available when the Rating Enable option in a small window (sub screen). Version 6/28/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com Choose from Small, Medium or Large. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen...
... available will play the audio. Choose from Off, PIP (Picture-inside-picture) or POP (Picture-outside-picture). Audio Select which source will vary according to Off. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in Parental Controls is displayed on top of the... is only available when the Rating Enable option in a small window (sub screen). Version 6/28/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com Choose from Small, Medium or Large. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen...
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...reset the Parental Control Password. Guided Setup Use this function to reset the TV to the Initial Setup menu. Refer to factory default. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and ...will come up to factory settings. The screen will be removed. 50 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to cancel it . Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to Chapter 3 for more information. Use this function if ...
...reset the Parental Control Password. Guided Setup Use this function to reset the TV to the Initial Setup menu. Refer to factory default. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and ...will come up to factory settings. The screen will be removed. 50 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to cancel it . Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to Chapter 3 for more information. Use this function if ...
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... and power on the television. Check video/device cable integrity. If possible, move the antenna to an alternate location in the Picture Menu. Check the video settings and compatibility of external devices Check the video cables of external devices to an alternate ... a power cycle by : Removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. Check the video settings of your...
... and power on the television. Check video/device cable integrity. If possible, move the antenna to an alternate location in the Picture Menu. Check the video settings and compatibility of external devices Check the video cables of external devices to an alternate ... a power cycle by : Removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. Check the video settings of your...
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... (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV.. Note: Depending on the television. Your HDTV retains the viewing mode from the last time you are formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions. Version 6/28/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue...
... (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV.. Note: Depending on the television. Your HDTV retains the viewing mode from the last time you are formatted for standard 4:3 Televisions. Version 6/28/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Issue...
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...66.587 KHz P 1080 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 6/28/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com Mode No. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode). See the table below for questions on how to set... the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory ...
...66.587 KHz P 1080 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 6/28/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com Mode No. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode). See the table below for questions on how to set... the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory ...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Canadian English Rating 45 Canadian French Rating 45 Change the Password 46 Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 44 Reset Locks 46 USA Movie Rating 45 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 44 Password 46 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma 39 Advanced ... Front 15 Precautions 17 TV Functions 15 Universal 17 VIA buttons 32 VIA Functions 16 Reset All TV Settings 50 Factory Default 50 Picture Settings 39 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 41 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 40, 42...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Canadian English Rating 45 Canadian French Rating 45 Change the Password 46 Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 44 Reset Locks 46 USA Movie Rating 45 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 44 Password 46 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma 39 Advanced ... Front 15 Precautions 17 TV Functions 15 Universal 17 VIA buttons 32 VIA Functions 16 Reset All TV Settings 50 Factory Default 50 Picture Settings 39 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 41 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 40, 42...