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3 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR TV 4 EXPLORING VIA ® WATCH MOVIES, TV SHOWS & MORE 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™ (VIA) has a built-in the dock let you turn on the front of titles in the VIA Dock. You do not need high-speed Internet access ...
3 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR TV 4 EXPLORING VIA ® WATCH MOVIES, TV SHOWS & MORE 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™ (VIA) has a built-in the dock let you turn on the front of titles in the VIA Dock. You do not need high-speed Internet access ...
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... visit us online at resolutions much higher than old TVs, so you will not be required). 3. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT ULTRA SLIM FLUSH MOUNT ULTRA SLIM TILT MOUNT Full Articulating Mount *Tested and certified ...to the AC socket on your service provider. Then select Auto Channel Scan to the wall socket. The Setup App is no signal and/or turning off -air antenna. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from a digital source. Your TV may be able to wide...
... visit us online at resolutions much higher than old TVs, so you will not be required). 3. ® M470NV M550NV QUICKSTART GUIDE HDTV 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. MATCH YOUR VIZIO TO A CERTIFIED* WALL MOUNT ULTRA SLIM FLUSH MOUNT ULTRA SLIM TILT MOUNT Full Articulating Mount *Tested and certified ...to the AC socket on your service provider. Then select Auto Channel Scan to the wall socket. The Setup App is no signal and/or turning off -air antenna. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from a digital source. Your TV may be able to wide...
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...by the manufacturer to insure compatibility. When moving the cart/HDTV combination to avoid injury from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on your HDTV safely. Overloading can injure a person and cause serious damage to operate within an equilateral triangle is sufficient for the installation, ... HDTV. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Always use , and maintenance of high temperature, condensation may be observed for cleaning your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is a safety feature.
...by the manufacturer to insure compatibility. When moving the cart/HDTV combination to avoid injury from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on your HDTV safely. Overloading can injure a person and cause serious damage to operate within an equilateral triangle is sufficient for the installation, ... HDTV. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Always use , and maintenance of high temperature, condensation may be observed for cleaning your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is a safety feature.
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... low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, 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 turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 6/28/2010 5 www...
... low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, 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 turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Version 6/28/2010 5 www...
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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...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 the Batteries ...14 Activating Your Bluetooth Remote ...14 Remote Control Buttons ...15 Basic TV Functions ...15 A/V ... Video Camera 27 Connecting a Home Theater System ...28 Using RCA...28 Connecting the cables ...28 Turning TV speakers off...28 6 www.VIZIO.com
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...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 the Batteries ...14 Activating Your Bluetooth Remote ...14 Remote Control Buttons ...15 Basic TV Functions ...15 A/V ... Video Camera 27 Connecting a Home Theater System ...28 Using RCA...28 Connecting the cables ...28 Turning TV speakers off...28 6 www.VIZIO.com
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...press the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off . 2. Please use your remote control to confirm your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . ...; Press and hold the Jag wheel for two seconds, scroll the wheel up and down to turn your HDTV performs...
...press the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your HDTV off . 2. Please use your remote control to confirm your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on . ...; Press and hold the Jag wheel for two seconds, scroll the wheel up and down to turn your HDTV performs...
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...to change the channels up during the HDTV Settings App. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com GREEN-Press to perform the same function as the "A" button on from open menus. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire... connected to your cable/satellite box. Power ( top right corner)-Press to exit from the standby mode. Press it repeatedly. EXIT-Press to turn the volume up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2,...
...to change the channels up during the HDTV Settings App. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com GREEN-Press to perform the same function as the "A" button on from open menus. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire... connected to your cable/satellite box. Power ( top right corner)-Press to exit from the standby mode. Press it repeatedly. EXIT-Press to turn the volume up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2,...
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... and characters in the corner over the main screen. The Apps in the dock let you first turn on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. The screen will display the sub... the active App Press to launch the VIA Dock. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Pause (II)-Press to reverse playback. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your TV in -picture ... TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in order to use the sliding keyboard. Press ...
... and characters in the corner over the main screen. The Apps in the dock let you first turn on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. The screen will display the sub... the active App Press to launch the VIA Dock. Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com Pause (II)-Press to reverse playback. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your TV in -picture ... TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on your HDTV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in order to use the sliding keyboard. Press ...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your devices. When in IR mode (factory ... remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. 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 by accessing the HDTV Settings App. You can use your VIZIO remote control for a long period of the remote control sensor, 30° to undue physical stress, ...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on setting up your devices. When in IR mode (factory ... remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. 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 by accessing the HDTV Settings App. You can use your VIZIO remote control for a long period of the remote control sensor, 30° to undue physical stress, ...
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... arrow and OK buttons to your want to connect to navigate through the Setup App. 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. Turn on -screen directions to control them yet. During the setup process you have a cable...to easily setup your TV. Follow the on your new HDTV. 1. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. We will help you do that plays when you turn on your new remote control for the first time. The Setup App will : Activate your...
... arrow and OK buttons to your want to connect to navigate through the Setup App. 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. Turn on -screen directions to control them yet. During the setup process you have a cable...to easily setup your TV. Follow the on your new HDTV. 1. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. We will help you do that plays when you turn on your new remote control for the first time. The Setup App will : Activate your...
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... video input source. Select the input to which has been selected on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. 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 initial Setup App...or press the Jag wheel on your HDTV is shown. 3. Refer to change the channel. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. Turn on the TV to launch the Quick Menu to Owner or User's Manual of your TV. If you will cycle through the available inputs. Version...
... video input source. Select the input to which has been selected on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. 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 initial Setup App...or press the Jag wheel on your HDTV is shown. 3. Refer to change the channel. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. Turn on the TV to launch the Quick Menu to Owner or User's Manual of your TV. If you will cycle through the available inputs. Version...
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... the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Version 6/28/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com 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. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. HDMI Connections for optimal results. Turn on...
... the video source and the digital display for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Version 6/28/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com 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. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for more information about the video output requirements of the TV. HDMI Connections for optimal results. Turn on...
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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Connect the Component cables (green, blue, and red) from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 3.... to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for channels. 24 www...
VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Connect the Component cables (green, blue, and red) from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 3.... to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the AV L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Search for channels. 24 www...
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...no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for optimal results. The HDMI input on your DVD player. 4. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack...-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the TV with DVI 1. Note: Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI ...
...no dedicated audio ports for DVD Players with this connection. Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) for optimal results. The HDMI input on your DVD player. 4. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack...-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the TV with DVI 1. Note: Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI ...
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... the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV. 4. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your... DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the AV L and ...
... the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the power to your HDTV. 4. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your... DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Select AV using the INPUT button on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the AV L and ...
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... camera. 2. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. See Auto Channel Search on page...) connector from your VCR or video camera to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for channels. Turn on scanning for more information on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn off the power to the AV jack on your HDTV. 3. Version 6/28/2010 27 www...
... camera. 2. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Note: Refer to your HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. See Auto Channel Search on page...) connector from your VCR or video camera to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for channels. Turn on scanning for more information on the power to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn off the power to the AV jack on your HDTV. 3. Version 6/28/2010 27 www...
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...routed through your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28 www.VIZIO.com Change the input on your Receiver/Amp user manual to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn off 1. Press MENU to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Turning TV speakers off the power to select the corresponding audio input. ... HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Turn on your HDTV. 2. See your Receiver/Amp system. Connect one end of the optical cable to optical connectors on the Home Theater and the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the power to optical. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting a...
...routed through your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28 www.VIZIO.com Change the input on your Receiver/Amp user manual to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn off 1. Press MENU to select TV SPEAKERS. 4. Turning TV speakers off the power to select the corresponding audio input. ... HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Turn on your HDTV. 2. See your Receiver/Amp system. Connect one end of the optical cable to optical connectors on the Home Theater and the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the power to optical. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting a...
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... VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your HDTV. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your computer to the RGB PC jack on the power to your HDTV and computer. 3. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn ...off your HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV and computer. 6. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Turn on of the TV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button...
... VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your HDTV. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on your computer to the RGB PC jack on the power to your HDTV and computer. 3. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Turn ...off your HDTV. 4. Note: Refer to your HDTV and your HDTV and computer. 6. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Turn on of the TV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button...
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... will appear asking if you want to switch to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 6. We will perform product updates whenever your Profile 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Press ◄ or ► to select Remove Profile, and then press OK. 5. Editing your TV is an Internet... wireless. The Profile loads and the VIA Dock appears with the set of Apps associated with that Profile. Select the profile you need is turned off. 34 www.VIZIO.com Updating your remote. 8. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ▼ to select OK, and then press OK. Press ▼ ...
... will appear asking if you want to switch to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 6. We will perform product updates whenever your Profile 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Press ◄ or ► to select Remove Profile, and then press OK. 5. Editing your TV is an Internet... wireless. The Profile loads and the VIA Dock appears with the set of Apps associated with that Profile. Select the profile you need is turned off. 34 www.VIZIO.com Updating your remote. 8. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ▼ to select OK, and then press OK. Press ▼ ...
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...the remote control to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to adjust. 6. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side ...Wide CC Sleep Timer TV Settings PIP Network Bluetooth Help 4. Once the menu option is turned off . Press the RED button on your selected input source. The OSD allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The HDTV Settings App...
...the remote control to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to adjust. 6. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side ...Wide CC Sleep Timer TV Settings PIP Network Bluetooth Help 4. Once the menu option is turned off . Press the RED button on your selected input source. The OSD allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. The HDTV Settings App...