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  • Page 1 THeaTeR 3d Lcd HdTV ™ ™ wiTH Vizio inTeRneT apps ® Models: XVT3d500CM XVT3d580CM • user manual...
  • Page 2 © 2011 Sensio Technologies Inc. RealD 3D Certified All rights reserved. ® 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 technology is incorporated under license Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Important Safety Instructions to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning your TV. Your DTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design • When moving your TV from an area of low temperature to an area of limits.
  • Page 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or result in fire or electric shock. injure the operator. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
  • Page 6 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM 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.
  • Page 7 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Important Safety Information for Viewing 3D Content You may experience discomfort while watching 3D content. You may feel symptoms of eye strain, vision fatigue, color or depth distortion, motion sickness, nausea, dizziness, disorientation, or other discomforts. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop watching and take a break for at least thirty minutes before resuming.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting & Technical support Installing the TV ............... 1 Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions ......17 Activating the Sleep Timer ..............18 Inspecting the Package Contents ............1 Setting the Auto Power Off Feature ............. 18 Installing the TV ..................1 Using the Network Connection Menu .............
  • Page 9 Using the USB Media Player ..............37 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV .......... 37 Playing USB Media ................37 Using VIZIO Internet Apps ............40 Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons .............. 40 Using the VIA Dock ................. 40 Moving an App on the VIA Dock ............

  • Page 10: Installing The Tv

    Installing the TV 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.

  • Page 11: Installing The Tv On A Wall

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Installing the TV on a Wall To install your TV on a wall: To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information 1. Place the TV face-down on a clean, below to find the appropriate mount for your TV model: flat, stable surface.

  • Page 12: Installing Your Tv For 3D Viewing

    Correct 3D Viewing Distance and Angle In the examples below, all of the viewers are experiencing the best possible 3D For the best viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you install the TV with picture quality. the viewing distance and viewinvg angle in mind. When viewing 3D content, it is important that you view the TV straight-on, or some of the 3D effect may be lost.

  • Page 13: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections Rear Panel Composite Connect composite video/audio device. VIDEO Digital auDio out Connect sPdIF/optical audio cable to sound bar, DIGITAL AUDIO speaker system, or audio receiver. auDio out (analog stereo) AUDIO Connect 3.5mm cable to audio device. USB 2 usB (1, 2) Connect UsB thumb drive to play photos or USB 1...

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Front Panel Side Panel (Right) power Turn TV on or off. menu display on-screen menu. CHannel up Change channel up by one. CHannel Down Change channel down by one. Volume up Increase loudness of TV speakers. speakers...

  • Page 15: Bluetooth Remote Control

    Go to the previous on-screen menu display the info window. V.i.a. sHortCut Buttons V.i.a. Control VIZIo Internet Apps. open the VIZIo Internet Apps dock. Volume up/Down CHannel up/Down Increase or decrease loudness of the TV audio. Change the channel. mute last Turn the sound off or on.

  • Page 16: Remote Control (Slide Out)

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Remote Control (Slide Out) sliDe out remote 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 s to enter a # character.

  • Page 17: Via Shortcut Buttons

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) Exit App/Exit VIA Dock View Settings for Active App VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control.

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Devices

    Connecting Your devices Connecting devices to your TV is easy. Use the instructions below to connect commonly-used devices like Blu-ray and DVD players, game consoles, and cable and satellite boxes. Any device using an HDMI, Component, or Composite cable can be connected to your TV. To connect a device to the TV: 1.
  • Page 19 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Choose one connection type for each device. of tV (Cables are not included.) • ANALOG aV CaBle gooD • VIDEO (480i)* • STEREO AUDIO • ANALOG Component CaBle Better • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • STEREO AUDIO • DIGITAL HDmi CaBle •...

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Computer

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Connecting Your Computer Your TV can display output from a computer. To connect your computer to the TV: 1. Ensure both the TV and your computer are off. 2. Connect your computer and the TV using an RGB cable (not included).

  • Page 21: Connecting An Audio Device

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Connecting an Audio Device You can connect your TV to a home audio receiver, VIZIO Sound Bar, or other 4. Turn your device on. Make sure your audio device is set to play output from the connection type you choose.

  • Page 22: Setting Up Your Network Connection

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting Up Your Network Connection Your 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 and the Internet, you can use VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV.

  • 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 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.

  • 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 remote. You can To correctly view 3D content, you must set the 3D mode to match the 3D format also open the on-screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV of the content.

  • Page 25: Setting The Screen Aspect Ratio

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in five different modes: Zoom1, Zoom2, Normal, The TV can display images in five different modes: Zoom1, Zoom2, Normal, Automatic and Panoramic. Each mode displays the picture differently.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Closed Captioning

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting Up Closed Captioning Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed To change the appearance of digital closed captions: captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue.

  • Page 27: Activating The Sleep Timer

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Activating the Sleep Timer Using the Network Connection Menu When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. Your TV is internet-ready, featuring both an ethernet port and built-in high-speed 802.11n.

  • Page 28: Changing The Advanced Network Settings

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being Changing the Advanced Network Settings broadcast: Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote.

  • Page 29: Testing The Network Connection

    3. You can retest by highlighting Retest and pressing OK. • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Turn the VIZIO logo on or off Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the remote.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adjusting the Picture Settings • Custom picture mode allows you to manually change each of the picture settings: Your TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions. Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall To adjust the picture settings: brilliance of the picture.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Picture Size And Position

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Adjusting the Color Temperature When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of Adjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or “coolness” of the the display image can be adjusted.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings

    Strong, or Extend. • Film Mode - Optimizes the picture for watching film. Select Auto or Off. • Smart Dimming (XVT3D580CM only) - Improves the contrast ratio of the screen by adjusting the backlight intelligently. Select Off or On. • Backlight Control (XVT3D500CM only) - Select Auto of Off.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Audio Settings

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adjusting the Audio Settings • Advanced Audio - See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on page 25 . • Bluetooth Audio - When a Bluetooth audio device is paired to the TV, To adjust the audio settings: you can enable audio output to the device with this setting.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Advanced Audio Settings

    • Audio Control - Select the device whose volume is controlled by the VIZIO remote. Select TV to force the remote to control the TV’s audio, or select External to force the remote to control the external audio device.

  • Page 35: Setting The Tuner Mode

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting the Tuner Mode Scanning for Channels If you are using a device that is connected to the RF input, such as an external Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, antenna or cable TV connection, you must set the tuner mode.

  • Page 36: Adding New Channels

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adding New Channels To add a single new analog channel: Occasionally, you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of 1. From the Settings menu, highlight Add channels. You can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Analog Channel.

  • Page 37: Skipping Channels

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Skipping Channels Changing the Audio Language After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one to watch comfortably. There may also be some channels you do not want to view.

  • Page 38: Changing The Names Of The Inputs

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Changing the Names of the Inputs Using the Parental Controls To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain TV, you can rename the inputs.

  • Page 39: Locking And Unlocking Channels

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Locking and Unlocking Channels Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating When a channel is locked, it will be inaccessible. Locking a channel is a good way A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for children, and to prevent children from viewing inappropriate material.

  • Page 40: Changing The Parental Control Passcode

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Changing the Parental Control Passcode Changing the On-Screen Menu Language If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to prevent Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. children from accessing inappropriate material.

  • Page 41: Setting The Time Zone

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting the Time Zone Adjusting the CEC Settings To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO button, set the The CEC function on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices TV’s time zone: with the included remote without any additional programming.

  • Page 42: Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip) / Picture-Outside-Picture (Pop)

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) Choosing Inputs for the Main and Secondary Windows Your TV features PIP and POP modes. These features allow you to watch two Not all inputs can be displayed using PIP/POP. Use the table below to determine input sources at the same time.

  • Page 43: Configuring Bluetooth Devices

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Configuring Bluetooth Devices Using the Help Menu Bluetooth devices such as headphones are easily connected (paired) to your TV. You can use the TV’s Help menu to: • Display system information To pair a Bluetooth device with your TV: • Reset the TV settings...

  • Page 44: Restoring The Tv To Factory Default Settings

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings Using Guided Setup All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults. The TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or to connect the TV with your network.

  • Page 45: Using The Info Window

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM 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 (Music/Photo Slideshow) To play USB media, you must first save your music or images onto a USB thumb The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and drive.
  • Page 47 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Back Button Progress Bar Highlight this button and press Displays the duration of the currently- Now Playing Information OK if you would like to return playing song. The blue bar will lengthen Displays song title, album title, to the previous screen.
  • Page 48 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Back Button Back Button Highlight and press OK to Highlight this button and press return to left column. OK if you would like to return to the previous screen. Current Folder Displays the folder path. Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices.

  • Page 49: Using Vizio Internet Apps

    Using Vizio internet apps VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your TV. VIA features Using the VIA Dock 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! The VIA Dock is where all of your VIA Apps are accessed.

  • Page 50: Adding A New App To The Via Dock

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adding a New App to the VIA Dock Creating and Managing User Profiles Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featured VIA Apps, new Apps are User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the VIA Dock. For continually being added to the Widget Gallery.

  • Page 51: Creating A New User Profile

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Creating a New User Profile 16. If you would like to prevent the user of this new profile from installing new Apps, turn Limit Profile to On. (You need an Owner PIN. Enter it after To create a new user profile: turning Limit Profile to On.)

  • Page 52: Removing A User Profile

    XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Removing a User Profile Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings To remove a user profile: The VIA Dock, and all of its installed Widgets can be restored to the factory default 1. Press the V Button on the remote.

  • Page 53: How To View 3D

    1. Ensure you have the following equipment: pictures into one three-dimensional image. • VIZIO Theater 3D HDTV The VIZIO Theater 3D HDTV takes advantage of this phenomenon to create a • 3D Blu-ray player with a Blu-ray 3D disc (sold separately) ™...

  • Page 54: Getting The Best 3D Picture

    Getting the Best 3D Picture Correct 3D Viewing Distance and Angle For the best 3D viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you install the TV In the examples below, all of the viewers are experiencing the best possible 3D with the minimum viewing distance in mind. When viewing 3D content, it is picture quality.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting & Technical Support

    If, after using this troubleshooting guide, you are still experiencing an issue with • Check the audio settings. See Adjusting the Audio Settings on page your TV, contact VIZIO’s Support Department. Quality customer support and 24. Ensure the speakers are set to On.
  • Page 56 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM The picture is distorted. When I change input source, the display image changes size. • Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV. Separate the • The TV remembers the viewing mode on each input source. If the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or flourescent lights.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    XVT3D500CM XVT3D580CM Screen Size: 50” Class 58” Class Diagonal Viewable: 49.90” 57.64” Dimensions w/ Stand: 49.14 x 25.52 x 9.61” 56.74 x 29.02 x 11.19” w/o Stand: 49.14 x 23.90 x 1.80” 56.74 x 27.51 x 1.80” Weight w/ Stand: 47.51 lbs...
  • Page 58 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM XVT3D500CM XVT3D580CM Audio Outputs: Digital Optical, 3.5mm Stereo Digital Optical, 3.5mm Stereo Number of Speakers: Watts/Channel: SRS StudioSound HD, SRS StudioSound HD, Simulated Surround: Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Volume Normalizer: SRS TruVolume SRS TruVolume FCC Class B...

  • Page 59: Limited Warranty

    Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects DESCRIBED ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED...

  • Page 60: Legal & Compliance

    Your VIA device may contain GPL executables and LGPL libraries that are subject to the PL2.0/LGPL2.1 License Agreements. VIZIO offers to provide source code 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 61 VIZIO Software to another INTERNET APPLICATIONS (“VIA”) TO ACCESS THIRD PARTY INTERNET party, provided that: (a) the transfer must include the VIZIO HD TV, including all its PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND SERVICES (“VIA SERVICES”) AND THE VIZIO component parts, original media, printed materials and this License Agreement;...
  • Page 62 VIZIO risk and that VIZIO shall have no liability to you for content that may be found to Software, the VIA Services, content viewed and attached peripherals, products be offensive, indecent, or objectionable.
  • Page 63 SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. In no event shall VIZIO’s total liability to you for all damages (other than as may be required by...
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  • Page 68 © 2011. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THE V, VIZIO, VIZIO INTERNET APPS, THEATER 3D, FULL ARRAY TRULED, EDGE LIT RAZOR LED, 240HZ SPS, 480HZ SPS, entertainment freeDom anD entertainment freeDom for all names, logos anD pHrase are registereD or unregistereD traDemarks OF VIZIO, INc.

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