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3 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR TV 4 EXPLORING VIA ® WATCH MOVIES, TV SHOWS & MORE ON DEMAND! Contact your 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 • Screen Cleaning Cloth • User Manual •...
3 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR TV 4 EXPLORING VIA ® WATCH MOVIES, TV SHOWS & MORE ON DEMAND! Contact your 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 • Screen Cleaning Cloth • User Manual •...
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... shock. Do not install your HDTV in environments with instructions. o The performance of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any abnormality occurs. Do not try to rain or moisture. Incorrect polarities may expose you to... o Your HDTV is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Keep your HDTV from moisture. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of your HDTV changes ...
... shock. Do not install your HDTV in environments with instructions. o The performance of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any abnormality occurs. Do not try to rain or moisture. Incorrect polarities may expose you to... o Your HDTV is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Keep your HDTV from moisture. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of your HDTV changes ...
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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... 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 19 Connecting...
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... 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 19 Connecting...
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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 ... Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Audio ...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls ...44 Menu Language ...46 Time & Local Settings ...46 PIP Menu...47 PIP Mode ...47 Source...47 Position ...47 Size ...47 Audio ...47...
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 ... Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Audio ...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls ...44 Menu Language ...46 Time & Local Settings ...46 PIP Menu...47 PIP Mode ...47 Source...47 Position ...47 Size ...47 Audio ...47...
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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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... toll free at your HDTV is in a cardboard carton that all of the display. 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 Services...
... toll free at your HDTV is in a cardboard carton that all of the display. 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 Services...
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...channel list. o Power Off-Press to the beginning. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your TV (called Inputs). Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your...operate 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. Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your ...
...channel list. o Power Off-Press to the beginning. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on other TVs, including volume, power, and channel change your TV (called Inputs). Remote Control Sensor-Point the remote control directly at this window on the lower left corner of your...operate 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. Jag Wheel Control The Jag wheel on . Press and hold the Jag wheel for three seconds to turn your ...
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...A/V devices connected to complete the activation. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote... this all digital connector. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a ...injury. Dispose of batteries according to your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Make sure that may also result in the Setup ... Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. You can also activate your Bluetooth remote control in cracking or leakage that you ...
...A/V devices connected to complete the activation. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote... this all digital connector. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. This may result in cracking or leakage that may cause a ...injury. Dispose of batteries according to your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Make sure that may also result in the Setup ... Remote You will activate your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. You can also activate your Bluetooth remote control in cracking or leakage that you ...
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...the sound on and off . This button also opens the menu for the device connected to the active input (i.e. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VOL ▲/▼-Press to turn menu options on and off . Number Button Pad-Press to your cable/satellite box. HDMI, COMP). ... BLUE-Press to perform the same function as the "D" button on your TV. VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on your TV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will act as the "C" button on...
...the sound on and off . This button also opens the menu for the device connected to the active input (i.e. Version 6/28/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VOL ▲/▼-Press to turn menu options on and off . Number Button Pad-Press to your cable/satellite box. HDMI, COMP). ... BLUE-Press to perform the same function as the "D" button on your TV. VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on your TV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will act as the "C" button on...
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... keyboard open . Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. See Using VIA on...programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to control your HDTV. You must activate your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more ...
... keyboard open . Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your HDTV. See Using VIA on...programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to control your HDTV. You must activate your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more ...
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... a clean, damp cloth. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it . Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the...
... a clean, damp cloth. Version 6/28/2010 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Making it . Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from the...
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... will: Activate your new remote control for Bluetooth Connect to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you turn on your TV for the first time. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Gather the devices your TV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA...Setup App. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. We will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your remote to control them yet. The Setup App will help you do that plays when you have a cable/satellite set-top box) Connect your devices...
... will: Activate your new remote control for Bluetooth Connect to the Internet Add your TV channels (unless you turn on your TV for the first time. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com Gather the devices your TV. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA...Setup App. Insert batteries into an AC wall socket. 3. We will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your remote to control them yet. The Setup App will help you do that plays when you have a cable/satellite set-top box) Connect your devices...
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... of your HDTV connections are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you want to which has been selected on the back of INPUT ... App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Also, verify that all of such equipment for detailed information on your HDTV. 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 electrical...
... of your HDTV connections are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. Version 6/28/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you want to which has been selected on the back of INPUT ... App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Also, verify that all of such equipment for detailed information on your HDTV. 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 electrical...
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Press OK to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to open an... VIA Dock. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. The Sidebar contents vary by App.
Press OK to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to open an... VIA Dock. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Version 6/28/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to the TV. The Sidebar contents vary by App.
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... HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or 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 your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your Cable/Satellite box. 4. ...HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements 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 with DVI 1. Refer to your HDTV and ...
... HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or 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 your Cable/Satellite box and the other end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on your Cable/Satellite box. 4. ...HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements 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 with DVI 1. Refer to your HDTV and ...
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...Turn on your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Turn on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the Component cables (green, blue, and red) from your antenna or... for new channels. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. 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. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your Cable/Satellite box to your...
...Turn on your HDTV. 3. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Turn on your HDTV. 4. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote control or side of the TV. Connect the Component cables (green, blue, and red) from your antenna or... for new channels. Turn off your HDTV and Set Top Box. 2. 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. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your Cable/Satellite box to your...
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... for more information about the video output requirements. Note: Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 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. To maintain image quality, use... player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for added security and protection.
... for more information about the video output requirements. Note: Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 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. To maintain image quality, use... player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, or HDMI SIDE jack on the remote control or side of the TV. Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for added security and protection.
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...2. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the... COMPONENT jacks on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video...
...2. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) 1. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect the Component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the... COMPONENT jacks on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on your HDTV and DVD Player. 5. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Using Component Video...
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.... 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connect the yellow AV cable from your antenna or... cable to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new...
.... 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on your HDTV. 4. Version 6/28/2010 27 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Connect the yellow AV cable from your antenna or... cable to your HDTV and VCR or video camera. 2. VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for new...
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... a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the power to your HDTV and computer. 3. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. This step is optional and only needed if you want to your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Note... want to transmit audio from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control or side of your HDTV and computer. 2. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote...
... a resolution supported by your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the power to your HDTV and computer. 3. Version 6/28/2010 29 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual COMPUTER 1. This step is optional and only needed if you want to your computer supports it, we recommend 1920x1080. 2. Note... want to transmit audio from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to the RGB PC Audio jack on the remote control or side of your HDTV and computer. 2. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote...
