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... settings for details. OK Press to exit an App. Insert batteries into the remote control. Connect using these devices. Press to adjust the settings on the TV. 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...
... settings for details. OK Press to exit an App. Insert batteries into the remote control. Connect using these devices. Press to adjust the settings on the TV. 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...
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...VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your privacy. MATCH YOUR VIZIO... by VIZIO engineers ....VIZIO.com Use the arrow keys to return this time; Get a VIZIO ...Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. If HD content is receiving an HD signal. Then select Auto Channel Scan to life! 1080p Full HD playback delivers crystal clear images with up and down with Wireless Subwoofer. REGISTER NOW Register your remote... today and receive the latest VIZIO news and special offers. Scroll...Protect your VIZIO product with lifelike detail and ...
...VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your privacy. MATCH YOUR VIZIO... by VIZIO engineers ....VIZIO.com Use the arrow keys to return this time; Get a VIZIO ...Blu-ray™ Disc Player. 2. If HD content is receiving an HD signal. Then select Auto Channel Scan to life! 1080p Full HD playback delivers crystal clear images with up and down with Wireless Subwoofer. REGISTER NOW Register your remote... today and receive the latest VIZIO news and special offers. Scroll...Protect your VIZIO product with lifelike detail and ...
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... your dealer and refer all servicing to rain or other moisture. Continued use your HDTV if any of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any abnormality occurs. Pulling on the power cord may function abnormally. o Your HDTV is ...Incorrect polarities may result in this case may cause the batteries to repair your HDTV yourself. Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the following occurs, ...
... your dealer and refer all servicing to rain or other moisture. Continued use your HDTV if any of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any abnormality occurs. Pulling on the power cord may function abnormally. o Your HDTV is ...Incorrect polarities may result in this case may cause the batteries to repair your HDTV yourself. Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the following occurs, ...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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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... ...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 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... ...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...
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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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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 Registration Card HDTV Accessories and ...glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of...
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 Registration Card HDTV Accessories and ...glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that all of...
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...the best response to confirm your HDTV off . 2. o Channel-Press to close after 10 seconds. Please use your remote control to your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to increase or decrease the speaker volume...in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV performs all of your HDTV...
...the best response to confirm your HDTV off . 2. o Channel-Press to close after 10 seconds. Please use your remote control to your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com Choose the channel with the wheel and then press the wheel to go to increase or decrease the speaker volume...in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your HDTV performs all of your HDTV...
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... Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. USB-Service port for more . This may result in cracking or leakage that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. Make sure that...
... Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. USB-Service port for more . This may result in cracking or leakage that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. Make sure that...
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...display a list of recorded programs. INFO-Press to your program when you press it again to return to your cable/satellite box. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. The inputs cycle ... go back to the previous menu screen or out to display program information. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com YELLOW-Press to exit from the standby mode. If a DVR has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will act as the "A" button on from open menus.
...display a list of recorded programs. INFO-Press to your program when you press it again to return to your cable/satellite box. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. The inputs cycle ... go back to the previous menu screen or out to display program information. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com YELLOW-Press to exit from the standby mode. If a DVR has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will act as the "A" button on from open menus.
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...to the next chapter. (●)-Press to pause playback. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to start playback. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in various Apps. Press it to control your VIA Dock. Press to input letters and characters...let you first turn on your HDTV. The screen will display the sub-screen in order to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to use the sliding keyboard. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to stop playback/recording. Stop ( )-Press to...
...to the next chapter. (●)-Press to pause playback. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to start playback. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in various Apps. Press it to control your VIA Dock. Press to input letters and characters...let you first turn on your HDTV. The screen will display the sub-screen in order to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to use the sliding keyboard. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to stop playback/recording. Stop ( )-Press to...
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...HDTV Settings App. When in IR mode (factory default): Point the remote control directly at all of the remote control sensor, 30° to your devices. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it with a clean, damp cloth. If the batteries are ...connected to the left and right, 20° up and down. You can use your remote. Remote Control Range When in Bluetooth mode: Your remote control also has Bluetooth...
...HDTV Settings App. When in IR mode (factory default): Point the remote control directly at all of the remote control sensor, 30° to your devices. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it with a clean, damp cloth. If the batteries are ...connected to the left and right, 20° up and down. You can use your remote. Remote Control Range When in Bluetooth mode: Your remote control also has Bluetooth...
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... the power cord into the remote control. 2. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Connect the power cord to control them yet. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. 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. Follow the on your remote to the power cord connector on your ...
... the power cord into the remote control. 2. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Connect the power cord to control them yet. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. 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. Follow the on your remote to the power cord connector on your ...
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...the input associated with the device you have selected the correct input on page 48 for details. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for your HDTV by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded...front will cycle you can also connect to view is in the HDTV Settings App. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. The VIZIO logo on the remote control or the side of your Internet connection. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. Note: If your ...
...the input associated with the device you have selected the correct input on page 48 for details. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for your HDTV by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded...front will cycle you can also connect to view is in the HDTV Settings App. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. The VIZIO logo on the remote control or the side of your Internet connection. Press the button until a channel scan has been been run. Note: If your ...
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... to your HDTV and your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Version 6/28/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Note: Turn off your Cable/Satellite box. 4. The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. HDCP encrypts the...-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. 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. Turn on the power to...
... to your HDTV and your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Version 6/28/2010 23 www.VIZIO.com Note: Turn off your Cable/Satellite box. 4. The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the product or consult your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. HDCP encrypts the...-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. 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. Turn on the power to...
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...Set Top Box. 2. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF...) connector from your Set Top Box to your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on...
...Set Top Box. 2. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the AV jack (yellow) on your HDTV. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to your HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF...) connector from your Set Top Box to your HDTV. 3. Search for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for more information on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on...
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... HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from... HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off your DVD player user manual for DVD Players with this connection. Note: There are no dedicated audio...
... HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from... HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off your DVD player user manual for DVD Players with this connection. Note: There are no dedicated audio...
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...) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to your DVD player to the AV jack on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Select COMP using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Turn... (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
...) 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to your DVD player to the AV jack on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Select COMP using the INPUT button on the power to your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Turn... (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to your HDTV. 4. Turn on the power to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
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... information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Connect the yellow AV... antenna or cable to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR or video camera ...the power to your HDTV. 3. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels.
... information about the video output requirements of the TV. 5. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Connect the yellow AV... antenna or cable to the AV jack on your HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the product. 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR or video camera ...the power to your HDTV. 3. Search for Standard or Digital TV 1. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new channels.
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... COMPUTER 1. Connect a HDMI cable to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Select RGB (VGA) using...the INPUT button on of the TV. Turn off the power to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the remote control or side of your HDTV and computer. 3. Set computer to your HDTV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer...
... COMPUTER 1. Connect a HDMI cable to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. Turn on your HDTV. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Select RGB (VGA) using...the INPUT button on of the TV. Turn off the power to a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the remote control or side of your HDTV and computer. 3. Set computer to your HDTV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer...