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...Dock. e. Choose from the TV to a wall outlet. > Wait for the VIZIO logo on the front of the TV to stop flashing, then press the Power button on the TV or the remote control to music, and much more Apps you turn on your cable or DSL provider...to connect them yet. Find a location for complete terms. Get $5 credit towards movies and TV shows! FREE Trial! 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 •...
...Dock. e. Choose from the TV to a wall outlet. > Wait for the VIZIO logo on the front of the TV to stop flashing, then press the Power button on the TV or the remote control to music, and much more Apps you turn on your cable or DSL provider...to connect them yet. Find a location for complete terms. Get $5 credit towards movies and TV shows! FREE Trial! 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 •...
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...be used for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Version 6/28/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If repair is exposed to rain or other voltage than the specified voltage may cause the batteries to high voltages, electric shock, and other... fire or electric shock. Do not install your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any of the following occurs...
...be used for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Version 6/28/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com If repair is exposed to rain or other voltage than the specified voltage may cause the batteries to high voltages, electric shock, and other... fire or electric shock. Do not install your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any of the following occurs...
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... 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 Functions ...15 A/V Functions...16 VIA Functions...16 Making it Your Universal Remote...17 Remote Control Range...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME...
... 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 Functions ...15 A/V Functions...16 VIA Functions...16 Making it Your Universal Remote...17 Remote Control Range...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME...
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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 ... ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Guided 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 ... ...50 Reset TV Settings ...50 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...50 Guided 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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...may compromise the integrity of the contents are included. Package Contents VIZIO M470NV/M550NV VIZIO remote control VUR10 AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Safety Strap VIZIO cloth This user manual Quick Setup Guide ..., including: Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for future shipping. The screen can easily be...
...may compromise the integrity of the contents are included. Package Contents VIZIO M470NV/M550NV VIZIO remote control VUR10 AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Safety Strap VIZIO cloth This user manual Quick Setup Guide ..., including: Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote controls Sound Bars Blu-ray DVD Players VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for future shipping. The screen can easily be...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to increase or decrease the speaker volume. The ... lights white when powered on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for the best response to your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of the same functions you will automatically close the Quick Menu. All of these functions...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to increase or decrease the speaker volume. The ... lights white when powered on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for the best response to your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of the same functions you will automatically close the Quick Menu. All of these functions...
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...mix new and old batteries. USB-Service port for more . You can also activate your Bluetooth remote control in the Setup App. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. There are additional HDMI connectors on the screen... (-) symbols on activating your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com This may cause a fire or lead to complete the activation. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Remove the battery cover. 2. Follow the instructions on the back. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections...
...mix new and old batteries. USB-Service port for more . You can also activate your Bluetooth remote control in the Setup App. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. There are additional HDMI connectors on the screen... (-) symbols on activating your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com This may cause a fire or lead to complete the activation. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Remove the battery cover. 2. Follow the instructions on the back. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire ...recall the previously viewed channel. OK-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on the bottom of available channels. If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will act as the "A" button on and...your cable/satellite box. Power ( top right corner)-Press to turn the device connected to work with this remote, this button will display the list of the TV, including the HDTV Settings App, used to make adjustments...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire ...recall the previously viewed channel. OK-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on the bottom of available channels. If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will act as the "A" button on and...your cable/satellite box. Power ( top right corner)-Press to turn the device connected to work with this remote, this button will display the list of the TV, including the HDTV Settings App, used to make adjustments...
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... the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to control your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your TV in order to your HDTV. Pause (II)-... playback/recording. The Apps in the corner over the main screen. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. The screen will display the sub-screen in the dock let you first turn on your remote control to music, and much more. 16 www...
... the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to control your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your TV in order to your HDTV. Pause (II)-... playback/recording. The Apps in the corner over the main screen. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to switch between the main and sub-channels. The screen will display the sub-screen in the dock let you first turn on your remote control to music, and much more. 16 www...
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... your VIZIO remote control for all , check the batteries. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your remote. If the batteries are connected to your HDTV, so that are low or exhausted, replace them into a fire. Do not subject the remote control to...
... your VIZIO remote control for all , check the batteries. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your remote. If the batteries are connected to your HDTV, so that are low or exhausted, replace them into a fire. Do not subject the remote control to...
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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. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your TV. Gather the devices your want to connect to control... them yet. Turn on your new remote control for the first time. The Setup App will automatically play and guide...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your TV. Gather the devices your want to connect to control... them yet. Turn on your new remote control for the first time. The Setup App will automatically play and guide...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to which has ... is shown. 3. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Press the power button on setting up white. 2. If you are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or press the Jag wheel on the conditions in... CH- will not work until the input associated with the device you want to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the remote control will see a picture. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you through the available inputs. Refer to ...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to which has ... is shown. 3. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Press the power button on setting up white. 2. If you are watching a program using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or press the Jag wheel on the conditions in... CH- will not work until the input associated with the device you want to the Internet by pressing INPUT on the remote control will see a picture. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you through the available inputs. Refer to ...
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...HDMI SIDE using HDMI for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. HDMI Connections for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. Note: ... box. 4. Refer to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV. Turn on the remote control or side 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...
...HDMI SIDE using HDMI for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. HDMI Connections for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. Note: ... box. 4. Refer to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV. Turn on the remote control or side 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...
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... HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on scanning for new channels.... Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV...
... HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Select Comp using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on scanning for new channels.... Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV. 2. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV...
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... on the remote control or side of the TV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for more information about the video output requirements. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User ...DVD player. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV and DVD player. Turn off your HDTV. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV.
... on the remote control or side of the TV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for more information about the video output requirements. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User ...DVD player. Version 6/28/2010 25 www.VIZIO.com Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV and DVD player. Turn off your HDTV. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV.
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Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD... to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the AV jack on your HDTV and DVD player. 5.... on your DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com
Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD... to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the AV jack on your HDTV and DVD player. 5.... on your DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com
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...for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for Standard ...using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (...
...for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for Standard ...using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. Connect the audio cables on your VCR or video camera to your HDTV. 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (...
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... HDTV. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your computer and the other end to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC ...Resolutions on your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Using HDMI COMPUTER...
... HDTV. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Select RGB (VGA) using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of your computer and the other end to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC ...Resolutions on your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Using HDMI COMPUTER...
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Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your VIA Dock. 5. The next time you will see your VIA Dock when downloading has finished. 32 www.VIZIO.com As you press the blue button you scroll the VIA dock, press ▲ or ... ► to choose an App. Press ▲or ▼ to select Widget Gallery, and then press OK. 3. Press OK to select. 4. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV. Adding Apps VIA comes with the latest information from...
Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to navigate around the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your VIA Dock. 5. The next time you will see your VIA Dock when downloading has finished. 32 www.VIZIO.com As you press the blue button you scroll the VIA dock, press ▲ or ... ► to choose an App. Press ▲or ▼ to select Widget Gallery, and then press OK. 3. Press OK to select. 4. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV. Adding Apps VIA comes with the latest information from...