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- Page 1 E3D320VX M3D550SL E3D420VX E3D470VX USER GUIDE INSTALLING YOUR New TV CONTROLS & CONNeCTIONS CONNeCTING YOUR DeVICeS USING THe ON-SCReeN MeNU USING THe USB MeDIA PLAYeR USING VIZIO INTeRNeT APPS wATCHING 3D CONTeNT TROUBLeSHOOTING & SUPPORT HeLP, SPeCS, wARRANTY & LeGAL...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should... - Page 4 with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. caution when moving the cart/apparatus This may compromise the integrity of the display. The combination to avoid injury from tip-over. manufacturer’s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations.
- Page 5 Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to • If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: high voltages, electric shock, and other hazards. If repair - The power cord fails or frays. is required, contact your dealer and refer all servicing to - Liquid sprays or any object drops into your TV.
- Page 6 dTV TransiTion adVisorY iMPorTanT safeTY inforMaTion for VieWing 3d ConTenT The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009. Analog-only television sets that You may experience discomfort while watching 3D receive TV programming through an antenna now need a content.
- Page 7 TeleVision anTenna ConneCTion ProTeCTion Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable is electrically grounded to provide some protection against...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Installing the TV ..........3 Activating the Sleep Timer ..........20 Setting the Auto Power Off Feature ........20 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Picture Settings ..........21 Installing the TV ..............3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......22 Installing the TV Stand ............. - Page 9 Using the USB Media Player ..........39 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV ......39 Playing USB Media ............39 Using VIZIO Internet Apps ......... 42 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons ........... 42 Using the VIA Dock ............. 42 Moving an App on the VIA Dock ........
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Page 10: Installing The Tv
• It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured VIZIO LED LCD HDTV Quick Start Guide 3D Glasses (4) Remote Control... - Page 11 STEP 3 STEP 4 To install the TV stand: 1. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as carpet, rug, or blanket. 2.
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Page 12: Installing The Tv On A Wall
TV model: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. M3D550SL Screw Size: Screw Pitch: 1.0 mm... -
Page 13: Controls And Connections
Controls and Connections ReaR Panel USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. Ethernet - Connect ethernet cable from home network. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. -
Page 14: Side Panel
Side Panel POWER - Turn TV off or on. MENU - Open the on-screen menu. CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Increase or decrease volume level. INPUT - Change input source. Side Panel... -
Page 15: Front Panel
FRont Panel REMOTE SENSOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. Front Panel... -
Page 16: Remote Control - Front
Remote ContRol - FRont aPP launCheR Quickly launch the pictured app. inPut Change the currently-displayed input. PoweR Turn TV on or off. a/V ContRolS inFo Control USB media player. Display the info window. CloSed CaPtionS menu Open the closed caption menu. Display the on-screen menu. -
Page 17: Remote Control - Back
This is the transmitter. aRRow V.i.a. ShoRtCut ButtonS Navigate the on-screen menu. Control VIZIO Internet Apps Press and hold while pressing another key to enter a blue character. For example, press ALT and W to enter a # character. ShiFt Press and hold while pressing another key to enter a capital letter. -
Page 18: Replacing The Batteries
Replacing the Batteries Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. -
Page 19: Connecting Your Devices
Connecting Your Devices ConneCting A DeviCe Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc). Cable/Satellite Box 2. Turn the TV and your device off. 3. -
Page 20: Connecting A Pc
ConneCting A PC Your TV can be used to display output from a personal computer. To use your TV as a PC display: 1. Connect an RGB cable (not included) to your PC and the RGB port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits video. 2. -
Page 21: Connecting An Audio Device
Home Audio Receiver 2. Turn the TV and your audio device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. VIZIO Sound Bar BETTER Optical/SPDIF Cable gooD 3.5mm Cable... -
Page 22: Connecting To Your Network
CONNECTING TO yOUR NETwORk Your TV is internet-ready. It can be connected to your home Connecting to a Wireless Network network with a Wired or Wireless connection. 1. Ensure you have a router or modem broadcasting as high-speed wireless signal (802.11n recommended). Connecting to a Wired Network (Best) 2. -
Page 23: Completing The First-Time Setup
Completing the First-Time Setup The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you 4. Select the name of your through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. wireless network from the list of available networks and press Before you begin the first-time setup: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should... -
Page 24: Using The On-Screen Menu
Using the On-Screen Menu Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. Changing the 3D MODe To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the To correctly view 3D content, you must set the 3D mode to match remote. You can also open the on-screen menu by pressing the the 3D format of the content. -
Page 25: Navigating The On-Screen Menu
navigating the On-SCreen MenU Changing the inpUt SOUrCe To open the on-screen menu, External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video press the MENU/OK button on the game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these remote. -
Page 26: Changing The Screen Aspect Ratio
Changing the SCreen aSpeCt ratiO Setting Up ClOSeD CaptiOning The TV can display images in four different modes: Wide, Zoom, Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include Normal, and Stretch. Each mode displays the picture differently. them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue. -
Page 27: Changing The Appearance Of Digital Closed Captions
Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions aCtivating the Sleep tiMer Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set preference. period of time. To change the appearance of digital closed captions: To use the sleep timer: 1. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Picture Settings
aDjUSting the piCtUre SettingS • Football, Golf, Basketball, and Baseball modes optimize the picture settings for their respective sports. Also try these modes for other sports. Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. • Custom picture mode allows you to manually change each of the picture settings: To adjust the picture settings: Backlight - Adjusts the brightness to affect the overall... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings
Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings • Color Enhancement - Reduces oversaturation of some colors and improves flesh tones. Select Off, Normal, Rich To adjust the advanced picture Color, Green/Flesh, and Green/Blue. settings: • Adaptive Luma - Adjusts the average brightness of the 1. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Color Temperature
Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Adjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size “coolness” of the white areas of the picture. and position of the display image can be adjusted. To adjust the color temperature: To adjust the picture size and position: 1. -
Page 31: Resetting The Picture Settings
Resetting the Picture Settings built-in speakers on or off. To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings: • Advanced Audio - See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on page 25. 1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons to • Equalizer Settings - Adjusts the boost or attenuation of highlight More, then press OK. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Advanced Audio Settings
Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings • Analog Audio Out - Sets the volume control properties for the analog RCA (red/white) connectors when To adjust the advanced audio settings: connected to a home theater audio system. Select 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, Variable to control the external speakers’... -
Page 33: Resetting The Audio Settings
Resetting the Audio Settings USing the netwOrk COnneCtiOn MenU To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings: Your TV is internet-ready, featuring both an ethernet port and 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is built-in high-speed wireless-N. -
Page 34: Changing The Advanced Network Settings
To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is Changing the Advanced Network Settings not being broadcast: Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is To change advanced network settings: displayed. -
Page 35: Changing The Tv Settings
Testing Your Network Connection Changing the tv SettingS To test your network connection: Using the settings menu, you can: 1. From the Network Connection menu, highlight Test • Change the input source Connection and press OK. • Set up the TV tuner 2. -
Page 36: Setting The Tuner Mode
Setting the Tuner Mode Adding New Channels If you are using a device that is connected to the RF input, such Occasionally, you may need to add a new analog channel or as an external antenna or cable TV connection, you must set the add a new range of channels. -
Page 37: Skipping Channels
To add a single new analog channel: Skipping Channels After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be highlight Add Analog Channel some channels you do not want to view. -
Page 38: Changing The Audio Language
Changing the Audio Language Using the Parental Controls Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from in more than one language. The TV’s MTS (Multichannel Television displaying certain channels or programs without a password. Sound) feature allows you to listen to audio in your preferred language. -
Page 39: Enabling Or Disabling Program Ratings
Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating To manage program content according to its rating, you must A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant enable the Program Rating feature. for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are meant for mature audiences. -
Page 40: Changing The Parental Control Passcode
select On. Changing the Names of the Inputs To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to 6. When you are finished adjusting the rating level blocks, press the inputs on your TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if the EXIT button on the remote. -
Page 41: Changing The On-Screen Menu Language
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Setting the Time Zone Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO button, set the TV’s time zone: To change the on-screen menu language: To have the TV display the correct time, you must be 1. -
Page 42: Adjusting The Cec Settings
USing the help MenU Adjusting the CEC Settings The CEC function on your TV enables you to control You can use the TV’s Help menu to: HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming. • Display system information • Reset the TV settings Not all HDMI devices support CEC. -
Page 43: Displaying System Information
Displaying System Information Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings To display a summary of the TV settings: All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all displayed. -
Page 44: Using Guided Setup
Using Guided Setup The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or to connect the TV with your network. To access guided setup: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. -
Page 45: Using The Info Window
USing the inFO winDOw The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote: • Press the INFO or GUIDE button one time to display channel and input information. • Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the program title and closed captioning information. -
Page 46: Using The Usb Media Player
Using the USB Media Player USing the USB Media Player Playing USB Media To play USB media, you must first save your music or images onto The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to a USB thumb drive. your TV and play music or photos. - Page 47 Progress Bar Back Button Displays the duration Now Playing Highlight this of the currently-playing Information button and press song. The blue bar will Displays song title, Album Art OK if you would lengthen as the song Connected album title, and If included on like to return to the progresses.
- Page 48 Folder Contents Back Button This area displays the Highlight this button and Back Button contents of the currently press OK if you would like selected folder. You can Highlight and press OK to return to left column. Connected to return to the previous browse between files using Sources screen.
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Page 49: Using Vizio Internet Apps
Using VIZIO Internet Apps VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your UsIng the VIA DOck TV. VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, The VIA Dock is where all of your VIA Apps are accessed. -
Page 50: Adding A New App To The Via Dock
Adding a New App to the VIA Dock creAtIng AnD MAnAgIng User PrOfIles Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featured VIA Apps, new User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the Apps are continually being added to the Widget Gallery. The VIA VIA Dock. -
Page 51: Creating A New User Profile
Answer menu is displayed. 12. Highlight OK and press OK. The PIN Confirmation menu is displayed. 11. Enter your security answer using the QWERTY Keyboard and press OK. The Create Profile menu is displayed. 13. Re-enter your 4-digit passcode. Highlight OK and press OK. The Security Question dialog is displayed. -
Page 52: Removing A User Profile
Removing a User Profile restOrIng the VIA DOck tO the fActOry DefAUlt settIngs To remove a user profile: 1. Press the V Button on the remote. The VIA Dock, and all of its installed Widgets can be restored to the factory default settings. 2. Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. -
Page 53: How To View 3D
Blu-ray 3D disc (sold ™ ™ The VIZIO Theater 3D HDTV takes advantage of this phenomenon separately) to create a stunning 3D image. When displaying 3D content, the 3D HDTV actually displays two separate images at the same • VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses... -
Page 54: Getting The Best 3D Picture
THe BesT 3D PiCTure Correct 3D Viewing Distance and Angle For the best 3D viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you In the examples below, all of the viewers are experiencing the install the TV with the viewing distance and viewing angle in best possible 3D picture quality. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting & Technical Support
Troubleshooting & Technical Support do you have questions? Let us heLP! youR PRoduCt inCLudes FRee LiFetiMe teCh suPPoRt The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. We can help with: • New Product Setup •... - Page 56 The TV displays “No Signal.” There is no sound. • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a • Press Volume Up on the remote control. different input source. Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure mute is •...
- Page 57 The image quality is not good. I see “noise” or static on the screen. • For the best image quality, view high-definition • When your TV’s digital capabilities exceed a programs using digital sources. Connect your devices digital broadcast signal, the signal is up-converted with HDMI cables.
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Page 58: Specifications
Specifications M3D550SL M3D550SL Screen Size: 55” Class Wireless: 802.11n Viewable Area: 54.64” 3.5mm Stereo, Audio Outputs: Optical Digital Dimensions w/ Stand: 50.09 x 32.96 x 10.21” w/o Stand: 50.09 x 30.86 x 1.97” OSD Language: English, Spanish, French Weight w/ Stand: 58.64 lbs... -
Page 59: Limited Warranty
Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. or removed serial numbers, or requiring routine maintenance are not VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product covered. This one year limited warranty does not cover Products sold against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller. -
Page 60: Legal & Compliance
You can also obtain a copy of gSOAP public license from: http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~engelen/license.html Notice Please visit www.VIZIO.com for attribution of copyrights to any open source 1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party software on your VIZIO VIA device. - Page 61 AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW AND YOU MAY, SUBJECT TO THOSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, USE THE VIZIO 4. Consent to Use of Collected Data. You agree that VIZIO and its third party SOFTWARE AND ACCESS THE VIA SERVICES.
- Page 62 Nevertheless, you agree to use the VIA Services peripherals, products or services purchased, that is gathered periodically at your sole risk and that VIZIO shall have no liability to you for content that to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support and other may be found to be offensive, indecent, or objectionable.
- Page 63 LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE VIZIO SOFTWARE OR VIA SERVICES, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF VIZIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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