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... that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will be achieved. StudioSound HD technology is the setting in the "factory default" setting and this is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks...
... that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will be achieved. StudioSound HD technology is the setting in the "factory default" setting and this is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks...
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... Panel Buttons 4 Front Panel 4 Remote Control 5 VIA Shortcut Buttons 6 Replacing the Batteries 6 Connecting Your Devices 7 Before You Begin 7 Connecting Your Devices 7 Setting Up Your Network Connection 9 Connecting to A Wired Network 9 Connecting to a Wireless Network 9 Completing the First-Time Setup 10 Using the On-Screen Menu 11... the Content Locks 25 Changing the Names of the Inputs 26 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language 26 Setting the Time Zone 27 Adjusting the CEC Settings 27 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 28 Using the Help Menu 28 Displaying System Information 28
... Panel Buttons 4 Front Panel 4 Remote Control 5 VIA Shortcut Buttons 6 Replacing the Batteries 6 Connecting Your Devices 7 Before You Begin 7 Connecting Your Devices 7 Setting Up Your Network Connection 9 Connecting to A Wired Network 9 Connecting to a Wireless Network 9 Completing the First-Time Setup 10 Using the On-Screen Menu 11... the Content Locks 25 Changing the Names of the Inputs 26 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language 26 Setting the Time Zone 27 Adjusting the CEC Settings 27 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 28 Using the Help Menu 28 Displaying System Information 28
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...Settings 29 Using Guided Setup 29 Using the Digital Episode Guide 30 Using the Info Window 30 Using the USB Media Player 31 Using the USB Media Player 31 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 Playing USB Media 31 Using VIZIO...User Profile 36 Removing a User Profile 37 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings 37 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 38 The TV displays "No Signal 38 There is no ... The picture is distorted 39 The display image does not cover the entire screen 39 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit 39 I ...
...Settings 29 Using Guided Setup 29 Using the Digital Episode Guide 30 Using the Info Window 30 Using the USB Media Player 31 Using the USB Media Player 31 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 31 Playing USB Media 31 Using VIZIO...User Profile 36 Removing a User Profile 37 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings 37 Troubleshooting & Technical Support 38 The TV displays "No Signal 38 There is no ... The picture is distorted 39 The display image does not cover the entire screen 39 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit 39 I ...
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... an antenna now need a converter box to continue to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009. Analog-only television sets that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of processing digital broadcasts. Watch your local stations to...810-20) Your TV comes with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in the building installation....
... an antenna now need a converter box to continue to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009. Analog-only television sets that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of processing digital broadcasts. Watch your local stations to...810-20) Your TV comes with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Television Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in the building installation....
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...the Info Window on -screen menu. Menu: Display the on page 30. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. VIA: Start VIA Internet Apps. When mute is activated, the TV's audio is turned off . See Setting Up Closed CapCaptioning) tioning on -screen menu. Info: Display the Info Window. Dash (-): ...Use with number pad to manually enter a channel. Exit: Close the on page 13. Back: Go to the channel last viewed. Mute: Turn the sound off or on or off . M420SV / M470SV / M550SV...
...the Info Window on -screen menu. Menu: Display the on page 30. VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. VIA: Start VIA Internet Apps. When mute is activated, the TV's audio is turned off . See Setting Up Closed CapCaptioning) tioning on -screen menu. Info: Display the Info Window. Dash (-): ...Use with number pad to manually enter a channel. Exit: Close the on page 13. Back: Go to the channel last viewed. Mute: Turn the sound off or on or off . M420SV / M470SV / M550SV...
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...accordance with local hazardous waste regulations. • Keep batteries away from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) View Settings for Active VIA App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from... children and pets. 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Replace the battery cover. • Use only good quality ...
...accordance with local hazardous waste regulations. • Keep batteries away from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) View Settings for Active VIA App Exit App/Exit VIA Dock VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from... children and pets. 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Replace the battery cover. • Use only good quality ...
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... sure you have an HDMI cable. 3 Connecting Your Devices Once you have the corresponding cable. Ensure both your device on the PC is securely connected. 3. Set the Screen Mode to Normal. • DVD Player with an HDMI port, be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu-Ray player... on both the TV and your device are ready to the HDTV: 1. Connect the device and the TV. Ensure each end of the cable is set to 1920 x 1080. Use the best available connection. Turn your device and the TV, ensure you are connecting a Blu-ray player with DVI Connect left...
... sure you have an HDMI cable. 3 Connecting Your Devices Once you have the corresponding cable. Ensure both your device on the PC is securely connected. 3. Set the Screen Mode to Normal. • DVD Player with an HDMI port, be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu-Ray player... on both the TV and your device are ready to the HDTV: 1. Connect the device and the TV. Ensure each end of the cable is set to 1920 x 1080. Use the best available connection. Turn your device and the TV, ensure you are connecting a Blu-ray player with DVI Connect left...
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Ensure you have: • An ethernet cable long enough to reach your TV. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 3 Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet-ready, and can be connected to your home network in two ways: • Wired, using the RJ45 (...
Ensure you have: • An ethernet cable long enough to reach your TV. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 3 Setting Up Your Network Connection Your TV is internet-ready, and can be connected to your home network in two ways: • Wired, using the RJ45 (...
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Before you through each of your First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, ZIP Code, and E-mail Address using the on-screen keyboard. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. 6. If the TV is complete. Use the Up/Down Arrow ...
Before you through each of your First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, ZIP Code, and E-mail Address using the on-screen keyboard. See Setting Up Your Network Connection on the remote to highlight Home Mode Setup and press OK. 6. If the TV is complete. Use the Up/Down Arrow ...
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... your TV. For instructions on connecting external devices, see Connecting Your Devices on -screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. The Input menu is displayed. 2. You can also open the on page 7. Navigating the...can: • Change the input source • Set the screen aspect radio • Set up closed captioning • Activate the sleep timer • Adjust the picture settings • Use the PIP feature • Adjust the network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu Changing the Input ...
... your TV. For instructions on connecting external devices, see Connecting Your Devices on -screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. The Input menu is displayed. 2. You can also open the on page 7. Navigating the...can: • Change the input source • Set the screen aspect radio • Set up closed captioning • Activate the sleep timer • Adjust the picture settings • Use the PIP feature • Adjust the network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu Changing the Input ...
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Use the table below to the content's original format. Areas in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in red will not be visible on your content type. Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 12 Each mode displays content according to determine the best aspect ratio for your TV screen.
Use the table below to the content's original format. Areas in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in red will not be visible on your content type. Original Content Format 480p/480i (4:3) 720p (16:9) 1080p/1080i (16:9) RGB (4:3) RGB (16:9) Normal Wide Zoom Panoramic Stretch 12 Each mode displays content according to determine the best aspect ratio for your TV screen.
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...1080i/1080p source. This option is only available when the TV is not being stretched, the display image may appear wider than intended. Setting Up Closed Captioning Your TV can display images in four different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, and Panoramic. After highlighting the type ... Press the MENU button on the remote. Press the MENU button on the remote. 2. Caption channels usually display different languages. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for programs that include them . Images may display Spanish captions....
...1080i/1080p source. This option is only available when the TV is not being stretched, the display image may appear wider than intended. Setting Up Closed Captioning Your TV can display images in four different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, and Panoramic. After highlighting the type ... Press the MENU button on the remote. Press the MENU button on the remote. 2. Caption channels usually display different languages. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display closed captions for programs that include them . Images may display Spanish captions....
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...Color - Change the background color. • BG Opacity - M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after a set period of time after which you want the TV to highlight the setting you are satisfied with the appearance of the text. • BG Color...2. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote. From the Closed Caption menu, use the sleep timer: 1. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to highlight the period of time. Change the edge color. • Window Opacity - Press the MENU button on the remote to ...
...Color - Change the background color. • BG Opacity - M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV's sleep timer will turn off after a set period of time after which you want the TV to highlight the setting you are satisfied with the appearance of the text. • BG Color...2. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote. From the Closed Caption menu, use the sleep timer: 1. Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to highlight the period of time. Change the edge color. • Window Opacity - Press the MENU button on the remote to ...
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.... It can be used to sharpen non-HD (high definition) content; To adjust the picture settings: 1. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. When this setting is displayed. 2. The on the remote to affect the overall brilliance of the picture. When...
.... It can be used to sharpen non-HD (high definition) content; To adjust the picture settings: 1. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. When this setting is displayed. 2. The on the remote to affect the overall brilliance of the picture. When...
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....) • Ambient Light Sensor - To adjust the color temperature: 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to the factory default settings, highlight Reset Color Temperature and press OK. 5. The Advanced Picture menu is displayed. 3. Reduces oversaturation of brightness. Select On or ...you want to reset the color temperatures to highlight Advanced Picture, then press OK. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. Diminishes artifacts in the room and automatically adjusts the backlight for watching film. Select Off, ...
....) • Ambient Light Sensor - To adjust the color temperature: 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to the factory default settings, highlight Reset Color Temperature and press OK. 5. The Advanced Picture menu is displayed. 3. Reduces oversaturation of brightness. Select On or ...you want to reset the color temperatures to highlight Advanced Picture, then press OK. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings To adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. Diminishes artifacts in the room and automatically adjusts the backlight for watching film. Select Off, ...
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..., then press OK. 2. Highlight OK and press OK. 4. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET Picture Settings to optimal size and position. (RGB input only.) • Horiz. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and...
..., then press OK. 2. Highlight OK and press OK. 4. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET Picture Settings to optimal size and position. (RGB input only.) • Horiz. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and...
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... When PIP is displayed. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote. Choose which audio source you want to adjust each of your wireless network (this setting to enable or disable PIP. The Network Connection menu is the network's SSID) and press OK. 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote to view... content from two different inputs at once. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP feature on your TV allows you to highlight the Network icon and press OK. When...
... When PIP is displayed. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote. Choose which audio source you want to adjust each of your wireless network (this setting to enable or disable PIP. The Network Connection menu is the network's SSID) and press OK. 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote to view... content from two different inputs at once. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP feature on your TV allows you to highlight the Network icon and press OK. When...
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...your network connection. 3. The Test Connection screen displays the connection method, network name, signal strength, and download speed of the Change Settings menu. 4. Use the Arrow buttons on -screen keyboard instead, highlight Show Keyboard and press OK.) 6. Using the QWERTY Keypad ...press OK. Press the EXIT button on the remote. Your network's default gateway address. • Pref. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 To connect to change advanced network settings: 1. The Network Connection menu is displayed. 2. Highlight Enter Access Point Name and press OK. 4. Press the ...
...your network connection. 3. The Test Connection screen displays the connection method, network name, signal strength, and download speed of the Change Settings menu. 4. Use the Arrow buttons on -screen keyboard instead, highlight Show Keyboard and press OK.) 6. Using the QWERTY Keypad ...press OK. Press the EXIT button on the remote. Your network's default gateway address. • Pref. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 To connect to change advanced network settings: 1. The Network Connection menu is displayed. 2. Highlight Enter Access Point Name and press OK. 4. Press the ...
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... Audio - When you have finished adjusting the audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. The Settings menu is displayed. 4. Adjusts the loudness of these devices on your TV. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can be connected to your TV, ...; Change the input source • Adjust the audio settings • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on -screen menu.
... Audio - When you have finished adjusting the audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. The Settings menu is displayed. 4. Adjusts the loudness of these devices on your TV. 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can be connected to your TV, ...; Change the input source • Adjust the audio settings • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on -screen menu.
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... button on the remote. 5 Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to the factory defaults?" 5. Highlight Yes and press OK. 6. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the advanced audio settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. Select Dolby Digital, PCM...
... button on the remote. 5 Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to the factory defaults?" 5. Highlight Yes and press OK. 6. M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings To adjust the advanced audio settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. Select Dolby Digital, PCM...