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... ON DEMAND! 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™...
... ON DEMAND! 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™...
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...Wireless Subwoofer. After powering on the TV, press the INPUT button on the front of the action. Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on your personal settings before . The Setup App is securely connected to the wall socket. However, you have high-speed Internet service Black or gray bars on...or sides of picture Make sure the power cord is no signal and/or turning off -air HD signals, and for receiving TV channels. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. If this does not work, try it can still be noticeably inferior to HD ...
...Wireless Subwoofer. After powering on the TV, press the INPUT button on the front of the action. Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on your personal settings before . The Setup App is securely connected to the wall socket. However, you have high-speed Internet service Black or gray bars on...or sides of picture Make sure the power cord is no signal and/or turning off -air HD signals, and for receiving TV channels. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. If this does not work, try it can still be noticeably inferior to HD ...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. To get the most out of VIZIO, Inc. We recommend you will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in which power savings will...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. To get the most out of VIZIO, Inc. We recommend you will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date VIZIO is the setting in which power savings will...
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...://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but..., VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will ...
...://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but..., VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is required. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will ...
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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 Location for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS... AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 14 Installing...
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 Location for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS... AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 14 Installing...
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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 35 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...35 Input Menu...36 Wide...
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 35 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...35 Input Menu...36 Wide...
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... and 802.11g wireless networks), so you want to the Internet through your HDTV. 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 ...your HDTV is required, use one with the correct power rating. Set up your Internet connection. ...
... and 802.11g wireless networks), so you want to the Internet through your HDTV. 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 ...your HDTV is required, use one with the correct power rating. Set up your Internet connection. ...
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...The inputs cycle in the OSD menu. o Exit-Press to change . If you will automatically close the Quick Menu. Please use your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com o Power Off-Press to open the Quick Menu, press the Jag wheel for two seconds, scroll the wheel up and down to highlight...; To open a channel list. After you have been combined into a single wheel on your M470NV/M550NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on the side of your selection. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left corner of your HDTV for three...
...The inputs cycle in the OSD menu. o Exit-Press to change . If you will automatically close the Quick Menu. Please use your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com o Power Off-Press to open the Quick Menu, press the Jag wheel for two seconds, scroll the wheel up and down to highlight...; To open a channel list. After you have been combined into a single wheel on your M470NV/M550NV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on the side of your selection. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left corner of your HDTV for three...
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...you can connect your Internet connection. 3. See Network Menu on page 48 for high definition image quality. 7. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you wireless home network. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be connected directly ...PDIF Optical connector for viewing, the audio associated with L/R Audio)-Connect Component video devices such as a VCR or game console. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. AUDIO OUT: a. b. Speakers cannot be available on the side. 2. RGB PC-Connect the video and audio from ...
...you can connect your Internet connection. 3. See Network Menu on page 48 for high definition image quality. 7. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you wireless home network. COMPONENT (Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr with the programming will be connected directly ...PDIF Optical connector for viewing, the audio associated with L/R Audio)-Connect Component video devices such as a VCR or game console. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 1. AUDIO OUT: a. b. Speakers cannot be available on the side. 2. RGB PC-Connect the video and audio from ...
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.... See Bluetooth Menu on page 49 for more . You can also activate your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Remove the battery cover. 2. Follow the instructions on activating your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. There are additional HDMI connectors on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment... that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the back. Precautionary Tips for use quality AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
.... See Bluetooth Menu on page 49 for more . You can also activate your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Remove the battery cover. 2. Follow the instructions on activating your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. There are additional HDMI connectors on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment... that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the back. Precautionary Tips for use quality AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
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...opens the menu for the device connected to the active input (i.e. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Once you have stepped through the various devices connected to your program when you set up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in open menus. EXIT-Press to the ... to perform the same function as the "C" button on from open menus, adjust other TV settings such as the INFO button for that device. LAST-Press to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence...
...opens the menu for the device connected to the active input (i.e. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com Once you have stepped through the various devices connected to your program when you set up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in open menus. EXIT-Press to the ... to perform the same function as the "C" button on from open menus, adjust other TV settings such as the INFO button for that device. LAST-Press to select a channel or enter a password. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence...
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... . Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to stop playback/recording. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to insert a dash between different... Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Stop ( )-Press to activate the picture-in-picture feature. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to launch the VIA Dock. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com
... . Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to stop playback/recording. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to insert a dash between different... Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Stop ( )-Press to activate the picture-in-picture feature. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to launch the VIA Dock. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com
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.... Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of your devices. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your remote. You can use... your VIZIO remote control for the best response to your HDTV, so that you...
.... Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of your devices. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your remote. You can use... your VIZIO remote control for the best response to your HDTV, so that you...
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... setup process you will: Activate your new remote control for the first time. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that in the Setup App. 4. The Setup App will help... you do that plays when you have a cable/satellite set-top box) Connect your devices and set up your remote to your new HDTV. 1. Gather the devices your TV for Bluetooth Connect to the Internet Add...
... setup process you will: Activate your new remote control for the first time. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that in the Setup App. 4. The Setup App will help... you do that plays when you have a cable/satellite set-top box) Connect your devices and set up your remote to your new HDTV. 1. Gather the devices your TV for Bluetooth Connect to the Internet Add...
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... INPUT on the remote control or the side of your HDTV connections are secure. See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on setting up your HDTV. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. Also, verify that any Cable, Satellite or off-air...an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or...
... INPUT on the remote control or the side of your HDTV connections are secure. See Network Menu on page 48 for detailed information on setting up your HDTV. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. Also, verify that any Cable, Satellite or off-air...an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the TV input, press the channel buttons on the remote control or...
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Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ...Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Set up a profile for each member of the Apps in the VIA Dock. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com The Sidebar contents vary by App. Profile App Create a unique name, picture...
Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ...Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Set up a profile for each member of the Apps in the VIA Dock. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com The Sidebar contents vary by App. Profile App Create a unique name, picture...
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... HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on your HDTV. 3. The HDMI input on the power to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of... security and protection. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. 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. To maintain image quality...
... HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on your HDTV. 3. The HDMI input on the power to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for HDMI so there may or may not be connected using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of... security and protection. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. 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. To maintain image quality...
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...RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for new channels. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) 1.... Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on scanning ...
...RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for new channels. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) 1.... Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your Set Top Box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on scanning ...
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... your HDTV. Press ► to select OFF so the sound from your HDTV and home theater. 3. Turn off 1. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on your Receiver/Amp system. Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your sound system has a S/PDIF... can connect it from the HDTV will be connected directly to select the corresponding audio input. The audio output is being used. 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your Home Theater...
... your HDTV. Press ► to select OFF so the sound from your HDTV and home theater. 3. Turn off 1. Press ▼ to highlight Settings, and then press OK to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on your Receiver/Amp system. Using Optical (S/PDIF) If your sound system has a S/PDIF... can connect it from the HDTV will be connected directly to select the corresponding audio input. The audio output is being used. 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your Home Theater...
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... and computer. 6. This step is optional and only needed if you want to the HDMI output of the TV. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on your HDTV. Note: Refer to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on your HDTV. ... on page 61). If your HDTV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 4. Set computer to your HDTV and computer. 3. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control or side of your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2.
... and computer. 6. This step is optional and only needed if you want to the HDMI output of the TV. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on your HDTV. Note: Refer to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on your HDTV. ... on page 61). If your HDTV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 4. Set computer to your HDTV and computer. 3. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control or side of your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2.