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M320SL E3D420VX E3D470VX M370SL M420SL M470SL M550SL 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 TROUBLeSHOOTING & SUPPORT HeLP, SPeCS, wARRANTY & LeGAL...
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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dTV TransiTion adVisorY The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June 12, 2009. Analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna now need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting.
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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...
Adjusting the Picture Settings ..........24 Rear Panel (Model M320SL) ..........7 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......25 Rear Panel (Models M370SL, M420SL, M470SL, M550SL) ..8 Adjusting the Color Temperature ........26 Side Panel ................9 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ......27 Front Panel ................
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Setting the Time Zone ............38 Legal & Compliance ........56 Adjusting the CEC Settings ..........39 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off ........39 Using the Help Menu ............40 Displaying System Information ........40 Resetting the TV Settings ..........40 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ....
• 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 (For Models (For Models...
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To install the TV stand (M420SL, M470SL, M550SL): 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. Push the neck up through the bottom of the stand. 3.
Hole Pattern: 200mm (H) 400mm (H) 400mm (H) M470SL M550SL Screw Size: To install the TV stand (M320SL, M370SL): Screw Pitch: 1.0mm 1.25mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (V) x 1. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent...
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Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the weight/load of this TV. See Appendix A - Specifications for the weight of this TV.
Controls and Connections ReaR Panel (Model M320Sl) USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar.
ReaR Panel (ModelS M370Sl, M420Sl, M470Sl, M550Sl) USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. (HDMI 4 on M420SL, M470SL, M550SL only) Ethernet - Connect ethernet cable from home network. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar.
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...
ReMote ContRol (ModelS M320Sl, M370Sl) aPP launCheR Quickly launch the pictured app. inPut PoweR Change the currently-displayed input. 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.
ReMote ContRol - FRont (ModelS M420Sl, M470Sl, M550Sl) 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.
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.
Replacing the Batteries M320SL, M370SL M420SL, M470SL, M550SL 1. Remove the battery cover. • Use only good quality batteries. 2. Insert two batteries into the remote control. Make sure that • Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and cracking or leakage that may cause a fire or (-) symbols inside the battery compartment.
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.
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.
TV (Optical, 3.5mm, etc). 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...
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE (MODEL M370SL, M420SL, M470SL, M550SL) Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (Optical, 3.5mm, etc).
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.
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...
Using the On-Screen Menu Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. NavigatiNg the ON-ScreeN MeNU To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the To open the on-screen menu, remote. You can also open the on-screen menu by pressing the press the MENU/OK button on the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then remote.
chaNgiNg the iNpUt SOUrce chaNgiNg the ScreeN aSpect ratiO External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video The TV can display images in four different modes: Wide, Zoom, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these Normal, and Stretch.
SettiNg Up clOSed captiONiNg Caption channels usually display different languages. For example, CC1 may display English captions and Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include CC2 may display Spanish captions. them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue.
• Window Color - Change the edge color. To set the Auto Power Off feature: • Window Opacity - Change the edge type. 1. From the Sleep Timer menu, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Auto Power Off and press OK. The 4.
• Movie mode sets the picture settings to values perfect for Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings watching a movie in a dark room. To adjust the advanced picture • Game mode optimizes the picture settings for displaying settings: game console output. 1.
• Ambient Light Sensor - The ambient light sensor detects Adjusting the Color Temperature the light levels in the room and automatically adjusts the Adjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or backlight for the best picture. Select Off, Low, Medium, or “coolness”...
Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Resetting the Picture Settings When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings: and position of the display image can be adjusted. 1.
adjUStiNg the aUdiO SettiNgS 4. When you have finished adjusting the audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. To adjust the audio settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and press OK.
Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings for the analog RCA (red/white) connectors when connected to a home theater audio system. Select To adjust the advanced audio settings: Variable to control the external speakers’ volume from 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, the TV’s volume controls, or select Fixed to control the use the Arrow buttons to external speakers’...
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.
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.
3. Press the EXIT button on the menu language remote. • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Adjust the VIZIO logo settings Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the remote.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off The CEC function on your TV enables you to control The VIZIO logo on the front of your TV is set to light up when the TV HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any is on.
USiNg the help MeNU Displaying System Information To display a summary of the TV settings: You can use the TV’s Help menu to: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • Display system information displayed. • Reset the TV settings 2.
Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings Using Guided Setup All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or defaults. to connect the TV with your network. To access guided setup: If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost!
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 •...
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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 •...
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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.
Specifications M320SL M370SL M420SL M470SL M550SL Screen Size: 32” Class 37” Class 42” Class 47” Class 55” Class Viewable Area: 31.55” 36.50” 42.02” 46.96” 54.64” Dimensions w/ Stand: 29.56 x 21.17 x 8.24” 33.89 x 23.62 x 8.24” 38.94 x 26.67 x 9.03”...
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M320SL M370SL M420SL M470SL M550SL Wireless: 802.11n 802.11n 802.11n 802.11n 802.11n 3.5mm Stereo, 3.5mm Stereo, 3.5mm Stereo, 3.5mm Stereo, 3.5mm Stereo, Audio Outputs: Optical Digital Optical Digital Optical Digital Optical Digital Optical Digital English, Spanish, English, Spanish, English, Spanish, English, Spanish,...
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