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    M420S V / M 470SV / M550S V use r manual EDGE LIT RAZ OR LED ™ L CD HD T V wITH VIZIO InTERnE T Apps ® ...

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    Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product qualies for ENERGY ST AR 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 featur es will increas ...

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    T able of Con ten ts Installing the TV ....................................................................... 1 Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 1 Installing the TV ....................................................................................... 1 Installing the TV Stand ........... ...

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    M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Resetting the TV Settings .................................................................... 28 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ...................................... 29 Using Guided Setup ............................................................................. 29 Using the Digital Episode Guide ........ ...

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    W elc ome Thank Y ou for Choosing VIZIO And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV . T o get the most out of your new VIZIO product, r ead these instructions before using your product and r etain them for future r eference. Be sur e to inspect the package contents to ensure ther e are no missing or damaged parts. Product Registration T o purchase o ...

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    M420SV/M470SV/M550SV torainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormallyorhasbeendr opped. • Unplugthepowercordbefor ecleaningyourTV . • WhenmovingyourTVfromanar eaoflowtemperaturetoanar eaof hightemperature,condensationmayform? ...

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    M420SV/M470SV/M550SV • Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextensioncords.Overloadingcan resultinr eorelectricshock. • ThewallsocketshouldbeinstallednearyourTVandeasilyaccessible. • Onlypowerofthemarkedvoltagecanbeusedfor ...

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    M420SV/M470SV/M550SV T elevision Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV , make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically gr ounded to provide some protection against voltage sur ges and static char ges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ ...

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    1 1 Installing the T V Inspecting the P acka ge Contents Before installing your new TV , take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. When you have completed your inspection, install the TV . Cleaning Cloth Remote Control with Batteries User Manual and Quick Start Guide VIZIO LCD HDTV ...

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    2 1 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Installing the TV on a W all T o 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 Hole Pattern: 200mm (V) x 400mm (H) 400mm (V ...

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    2 3 AC IN: Connect included power cable. RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer . PC Audio In: Connect 3.5mm connector from computer . Ethernet: Connect ether net cable fr om home network. Component: Connect component video/audio device. Cable/Antenna: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable or antenna. Optical Audio Out: Connect SPDIF/Optical aud ...

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    4 2 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Rear P anel Buttons Rear Panel Buttons Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Power: T ur n the TV on or of f. Menu: Display on-screen menu. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. V olume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TVs audio. Input: Change the input device. With each press of ...

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    2 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Power/Standby: T ur n the TV on or of f. Input: Change the input device. A/V Controls: Contr ol external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). Info: Display the Info Window . See Using the Info Win- dow on page 30. CC (Closed: Captioning) Open the CC Menu. See Setting Up Closed Cap- tioning on page 13. Menu: Display the on-sc ...

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    6 2 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV VIA Shortcut Buttons VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) View Settings for Active VIA A pp Exit App/Exit VIA Dock Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover . 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote contr ol. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols ...

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    3 7 Connecting Y our Devic es Y our HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVDorBlu-Rayplayer • Videogameconsole • Cablebox • Externalantenna • Orotherdevice Before Y ou Begin T o connect a device to the HDTV : 1. V erify that the device has one of the following types of video ports ...

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    8 3 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Select One: OR OR OR OR BETTER GOOD BEST HDMI RF / C OAXIAL RGB C OMPONENT C OMPOSITE AV DIGITAL DIGITAL / ANAL OG ANAL OG ANAL OG ANAL OG DeviceConnectionChart Selectoneoftheconnectiontypes.  Usethecable(s)showntoconnect  theTVtoyourdevice. ...

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    3 9 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Setting Up Y our Network Connection Y our TV is internet-ready , and can be connected to your home network in two ways: • Wired,usingtheRJ45(ethernet)connectoronthebackpanel • Wirelessly ,usingyourhomewirelessnetwork Once you have connected to your home network ...

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    4 10 Completing the F irst -Time Setup The first time you turn on the TV , the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Before you begin the first-time setup: • Y ourTVshouldbeinstalledandthepowercordshouldbeconnected toanelectricaloutlet.See ...

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    5 11 Y our TV features an easy-to-use on-scr een menu. T o open the on-screen menu, pr ess the MENU button on the remote. Y ou can also open the on-screen menu by pr essing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pr essing OK . From this menu, you can: • Changetheinputsource • Setthescreenaspec ...

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    12 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Setting the Screen Aspect Ra tio The TV can display images in five differ ent modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch. Each mode displays content accor ding to the content’ s original format. Original Content Format  480p/480i(4:3)  720p(16:9)  1080p/1080i(16:9)  RGB(4 ...

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    5 13 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in four differ ent modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, and Panoramic. Each mode displays the picture dif ferently . T o change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the Wide icon. Press OK . 3. Us ...

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    14 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your pr eference. T o change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. From the Closed Caption menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital CC Style . 2. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remot ...

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    5 15 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Adjusting the Picture Settings Y our TV display can be adjusted to suit your pr eferences and viewing conditions. T o adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK . Th ...

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    16 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings T o adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the Pictur e Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight More , then pr ess OK . 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight Advanced Picture , then press OK . The Advanced Pictur e menu is di ...

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    5 17 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image can be adjusted. T o adjust the picture size and position: 1. Ensure the input is set to HDMI or RGB . 2. From the Pictur e Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the r emote ...

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    18 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) F eature The PIP feature on your TV allows you to view content fr om two differ ent inputs at once. When PIP is on, a second input will display in an inset window , and the main input will display on the full screen. When POP is on, the two inputs will be displayed side-by-sid ...

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    5 19 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV T o connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the Network icon and press OK . The Network Connection menu is displayed. 3. Highlight Enter Access P ...

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    20 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can: • Changetheinputsource • Adjusttheaudiosettings • SetuptheTVtuner • NametheTVinputs • Setupparentalcontr ols • Changetheon-screenmenu language • Setthet ...

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    5 21 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings T o adjust the advanced audio settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Advanced Audio , then press OK . The Advanced Audio menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arr ...

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    22 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Scanning for Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. A channel scan may also be necessary when the TV has been moved to an area wher e differ ent free-to-air br oadcast television channels are available. 1. Press the MENU button on the ...

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    5 23 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Skipping Channels After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably . There may also be some channels you do not want to view . Y ou can remove these channels fr om the TV’ s memory with the Skip Channel feature. Channels that have been removed with the Skip ...

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    24 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Using the Parental Contr ols The TV’ s parental contr ols allow you to prevent the TV fr om displaying certain channels or programs without a passwor d. Accessing the Parental Contr ols Menu T o access the Parental Contr ols menu: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Us ...

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    5 25 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast pr ograms that are meant for childr en, and at other times broadcast pr ograms that are meant for matur e audiences. Y ou may not want to block the channel completely using a channel lock, but you may wish to block certain programs fr o ...

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    26 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Changing the Names of the Inputs T o make it easier to recognize the dif ferent devices attached to the inputs on your TV , you can rename the inputs. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player”. T o change the name of an input: 1 ...

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    5 27 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Setting the Time Zone T o ensure the correct time is displayed when you pr ess the INFO button, set the TV’ s time zone: T o have the TV display the correct time, you must be connected to the internet via an Ether net cable or a wir eless network. 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is ...

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    28 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV T ur ning the VIZIO Logo On or Of f The VIZIO logo on the front of your TV is set to light up when the TV is on. Y ou can change this setting if you prefer the logo to be of f. When the TV is off, the VIZIO logo will be a dim orange color . This is not affected by the LED Logo Settings menu. T o turn the VIZIO ...

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    5 29 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be r eset to the factory defaults. If you restor e the TV to the factory default settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost! T o restor e the TV to its factory default settings: 1. Press the MENU button on ...

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    30 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Using the Digital Episode Guide Y our TV features an on-scr een digital episode guide. This guide displays program information broadcast by over -the-air digital television stations as well as the current time and date. T o use the digital episode guide, press the GUIDE button on the r emote. While viewing the ...

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    6 31 Using the USB Media Player The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music or photos. USB Media Player Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 1. T ur n the TV of f. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV . 2. Press the Power/Standby button on the r emote or touch the Power cont ...

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    32 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Music Player Screen Album Art If included on the USB thumb drive and associated with your music, the album art will display here. Folder Contents/Playlist This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder . Y ou can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Progress Bar Displays ...

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    6 33 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Photo Viewer Screen Folder Contents This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder . Y ou can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Current Folder Displays the folder path. Page Information If your USB thumb drive has more files than can be displayed on a single screen, ...

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    7 34 VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your TV . VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, and more–all on demand! A high-speed internet connection is required to r eceive product updates and to access online content. See Setting Up Y ...

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    7 35 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adding a New App to the VIA Dock Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featur ed VIA Apps, new Apps ar e continually being added to the Widget Gallery . The VIA Dock can hold a total of 17 Apps. T o add a new App: 1. Press the VB utton on the r emote. 2. Highlight the WidgetGallery App by scrolling left and righ ...

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    36 7 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Creating a New User Pr ofile T o create a new user pr ofile: 1. Press the VB utton on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Prole App by scr olling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the r emote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Select the App by pressing the OK b ...

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    7 37 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Removing a User Profile T o remove a user pr ofile: 1. Press the VB utton on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Prole App by scr olling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the r emote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Select the App by pressing the OK button. Th ...

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    A 38 Products ar e often returned due to a technical problem rather than due to a defect. If you are experiencing a pr oblem when using your TV , try to x the issue using this troubleshooting guide. If, after using this troubleshooting guide, you ar e still experiencing an issue with your TV , contact VIZIO’ s Support Department. Quality custo ...

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    A 39 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV The picture is distorted. • Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV . Separate the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or our escent lights. • Ensure all cables ar e securely attached. The display image does not cover the entire scr een. • If you are in RGB mode (computer), ensur e t ...

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    B 40 M420SV M470SV M550SV Screen Size: 42” Class 47” Class 55” Class Diagonal Viewable: 42.02” 46.96” 54.64” Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 39.38 x 27.18 x 9.04” 39.38 x 25.02 x 2.00” 43.71 x 29.75 x 9.67” 43.71 x 27.45 x 2.00” 50.77 x 33.95 x 10.62” 50.77 x 31.60 x 1.99” W eight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 29.50 lbs 26.60 lbs 46. ...

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    B 41 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV M420SV M470SV M550SV W atts/Channel 10W 10W 15W Simulated Surround: SRS StudioSound SRS StudioSound SRS StudioSound Ambient Light Sensor: Ye s Ye s Ye s Certications/Compliance: Ener gy Star CSA-US FCC Class B HDMI v1.4 Ener gy Star CSA-US FCC Class B HDMI v1.4 Ener gy Star CSA-US FCC Class B HDMI v1.4 V oltage Rang ...

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    C 42 ON P ARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only . VIZIO provides a warranty to the original pur chaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Pr oduct covered by this warranty is deter ...

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    D 43 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can rad ...

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