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EDGE LIT RAZOR LED LCD HDTV
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wITH VIZIO InTERnET Apps
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV
user manual
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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. ® HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia SRS StudioSound HD is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. StudioSound HD techn
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Table of Contents Adjusting the Color Temperature ......................................................... 16 Installing the TV .......................................................................1 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ............................................... 17 Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 1 Resetting the Picture Settings ............................................................ 17 Installing the
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Resetting the TV Settings .................................................................... 28 The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit. ................ 39 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ...................................... 29 I see “noise” or static on the screen. ................................................... 39 Using Guided Setup ............................................................................. 29 When I change
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Welcome Thank You for Choosing VIZIO My Product Information And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV. To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions before using your product and retain them for future reference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure there are no missing or damaged parts. Product Registration To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO product, visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV to rain or moistur e, does not operate normally or has been dr opped. Important Safety Instructions • Unplug the power cor d befor e cleaning your TV . Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. • When moving your TV fr om an ar ea of low temperatur e to an ar ea of Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your TV from being high temperatur e, condensation may form in the housing. W ait befor e damaged, the fol
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV • Do not overload power strips and extension cor ds. Overloading can cause the batteries to leak which can damage the r emote contr ol or r esult in fir e or electric shock. injur e the operator . Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fir e or the like. • The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible. • If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Television Antenna Connection Protection DTV Transition Advisory If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide 12, 2009. Analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an some protection against voltage surges and static charges. antenna now need a converter b
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Installing the TV 1 Inspecting the Package Contents Installing the TV Before installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in two ways: When you have completed your inspection, install the TV. • On a flat surface, using the included stand • On a wall, using a VESA-standar d wall m
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 1 Installing the TV on a Wall 3. Attach the plastic cover. To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV model: M420SV M470SV M550SV Screw Size: M6 M6 M8 Screw Length: 10mm 10mm 10mm Screw Pitch: 1.0mm 1.0mm 1.25mm 200mm (V) x 400mm (V) x 400mm (V) x Hole Pattern: 4. Move the TV with attached stand into 400mm (H) 400mm (H) 400mm (H) an upright position and place on a flat,
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Controls and Connections 2 Rear Panel Inputs AC IN: Connect included power cable. RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer. 1 PC Audio In: Connect 3.5mm connector from computer. USB Ethernet: Connect ethernet cable from home network. 2 Component: Connect component video/audio device. USB Cable/Antenna: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable or antenna. 1 Optical Audio Out: Connect SPDIF/Optical audio cable. RCA Audio Out: Connect RCA audio device (soundbar, etc). HDMI: Connect HDMI devices. 2 US
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 2 Rear Panel Buttons Front Panel Power Menu Channel Up Remote Control Sensor Channel Down Front Panel Volume Up Volume Down Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. Input Rear Panel Buttons Power: Turn the TV on or off. Menu: Display on-screen menu. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TVs audio. Input: Change the input device. With each press of the button, the TV will di
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 2 Remote Control Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off. Input: Change the input device. A/V Controls: Control external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). Info: Display the Info Window. See Using the Info Win- Input Power/Standby dow on page 30. App Launcher CC (Closed: Open the CC Menu. See Setting Up Closed Cap- A/V Controls Captioning) tioning on page 13. Info CC Menu: Display the on-screen menu. See Scanning for Exit Menu Channels on page 22. OK Arrow Exit: Close the on
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 2 VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from VIA Dock View Settings for Active VIA App Change Screen Size Exit App/Exit VIA Dock (when VIA Sidebar is open) VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. • Use only good quality batt
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Connecting Your Devices 3 Your HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: Connecting Your Devices • DVD or Blu-Ray player Once you have determined the best available connection type on both your • Video game console device and the TV, ensure you have the corresponding cable. • Cable box To connect a device to the TV: • Exter nal antenna 1. Ensure both the TV and your device are off. • Or other device 2. Connect the device and the TV. Use the best available connection. See the Bef
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 3 Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. Select One: HDMI DIGITAL BEST OR RF/ DIGITAL / COAXIAL ANALOG OR RGB ANALOG BETTER OR COMPONENT ANALOG OR COMPOSITE ANALOG AV GOOD Device Connection Chart 8
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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: • Wir ed, using the RJ45 (ether net) connector on the back panel • Wir elessly , using your home wir eless network Once you have connected to your home network and the Internet, you can use VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV. Connecting to A Wir ed Network To connect to a wired network: 1. Ensure you have: • An ether net cable lo
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Completing the First-Time Setup 4 The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the 4. Select the name of your wireless steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. network from the list of available networks and press OK. Before you begin the first-time setup: Enter the network key using the • Y our TV should be installed and the power cor d should be connected on-screen keyboard, then highlight to an electrical outlet. See Installing the TV on page
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Using the On-Screen Menu 5 Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. Changing the Input Source To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote. You can External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles also open the on-screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV can be connected to your TV. To display one of these devices on your TV, you Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK. must first change the input source in the on
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M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 5 Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content type. and Stretch. Each mode displays content according to the content’s original format. Areas in red will not be visible on your TV screen. 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
