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  • Page 1 VIZIO user manual Models: M601d-A3, M701d-A3, & M801d-A3...
  • 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.

  • 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   • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or local power company. or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use This may compromise the integrity of the display.
  • Page 5 • Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself. or the like. 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.
  • Page 6 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 7: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    TeleVision anTenna ConneCTion lightning Protection ProTeCTion For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be system.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installing the TV ..........3 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ......20 Adjusting the Color Temperature ........20 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......21 Installing the TV ..............3 Resetting the Picture Settings .........
  • Page 9 Using the USB Media Player ..........40 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV ......40 Playing USB Media ............40 Using VIZIO Internet Apps ......... 44 Using the VIA Dock ............. 44 Using the Hot Keys............44 How to View 3D ..........45 How Theater 3D Works ............

  • Page 10: Installing The Tv

    It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved ENTER • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Remote Control with Batteries VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Theater Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 11 2. Align and slide the neck into the TV base. Insert and tighten four(4) [M601d/M701d-A3] or five (5) 1. It is recommended that two people take part in the base [M801d-A3] Phillips screws into the bottom of the TV installation. as shown.

  • 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. M601d-a3, M701d-a3, & M801d-a3 Screw Size: Screw Length: 10mm...

  • Page 13: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. Component/Composite - Connect component or composite device. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver.

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Front Panel REMOTE SEnSOR & POWER InDICATOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. FROnT PAnEl...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Go to the previous on-screen menu. CHAnnEl UP/DOWn Change the channel. VOlUME UP/DOWn V BUTTOn Increase or decrease loudness of the audio. Open the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. ™ Plus) dock. MUTE lAST Turn the audio off or on.

  • Page 16: 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. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Connecting A Device - Audio And Video Cable Types

    CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES Av CABLe CoMPonent CABLe HDMi CABLe AV cables (or Composite cables) are the Component cables are designed to carry high HDMI intelligent, all-digital interface traditional way of connecting your devices to definition video signals along with additional that delivers...

  • Page 19: Connecting An Audio Device

    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 RCA CABLE • ANALOG STEREO CONNECTION GOOD •...

  • Page 20: Connecting An Audio Device - Audio Cable Types

    CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES RCA CABLe oPtiCAL/SPDiF CABLe HDMi CABLe Audio cables traditional Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital connecting your devices to your audio device. pulses of light through a cable made of plastic multi-channel surround audio through a single Audio signals are sent over the red and white fibers.

  • Page 21: Connecting An Audio Device - Arc

    CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC Without HDMI ARC With HDMI ARC Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner VIZIO Internet Apps VIZIO Internet Apps Your TV Your TV With an HDMI ARC setup, the Without an HDMI ARC setup, audio connection between...

  • 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. Use the OK and Up/Down through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Arrow buttons on the remote to read and accept the Terms of Before you begin the first-time setup: Service and Privacy Policy for...

  • Page 24: Using The On-Screen Menu

    OK. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu option, and press the OK From this menu, you can: button to select that option. • Adjust the Picture settings VIZIO • Adjust the Audio settings BACK GUIDE TV Settings Wide...

  • Page 25: Changing The Input Source

    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: Normal, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of these Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    • Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO • Brightness - Adjusts the black level of the picture. When remote. The on-screen menu is this setting is too low, the picture may be too dark to Picture displayed.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Size And Position

    To adjust the color temperature: To adjust the picture size and position: 1. From the Picture Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight VIZIO VIZIO 1. From the Picture menu, use the More, then press OK. Color Temperature Arrow buttons on the remote to Size &...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings

    Off, Low, Medium, or High. 1. From the Picture menu, use the • Reduce Block Noise - Reduces pixellation and distortion VIZIO Arrow buttons on the remote to for .mpeg files. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. highlight More, then press OK.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Audio Settings

    Optical and HDMI ARC output when connected to a home theater audio system. Select PCM or Bitstream. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO • Analog Audio Out - Sets the volume control properties remote. The on-screen menu is for the analog RCA (red/white) connectors when displayed.

  • Page 30: Resetting The Audio Settings

    2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Audio and 1. Press the MENU button on the press OK. The Audio menu is displayed. VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and Timers displayed.

  • Page 31: Setting The Auto Power Off Feature

    Ethernet cable, you will not see the wireless network connection menu. You must disconnect the Ethernet cable to set up a wireless network connection. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO displayed. Network 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the Wired Connection...

  • Page 32: Changing The Manual Setup Settings

    To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is Manual Setup feature. not being broadcast: To change advanced network settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is 1. From the Network menu, displayed. Hidden Network...

  • Page 33: Testing Your Network Connection

    You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: 1. From the Network menu, highlight Test Connection and • Select a Tuner Input press OK. VIZIO • Perform an Auto Channel Scan 2. The Test Connection screen displays the connection Tuner •...

  • Page 34: Selecting A Tuner Input

    (Use the Number Pad on the remote 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, to enter the channel.) highlight Auto Channel VIZIO Scan, and press OK. The auto 5. Highlight Start and press OK. The partial channel search Channel Scan channel scan begins.

  • Page 35: Skipping Channels

    Menu on page 17. press OK. The TV scans for the channel. To remove a channel: 4. When the TV is done scanning VIZIO 1. From the Tuner menu, highlight for the channel, press the EXIT Skip Channel, and press OK. Skip Channel button on the remote.

  • Page 36: Changing The Audio Language

    Some digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs 1. From the Tuner menu, highlight in more than one language. The TV’s Analog Audio feature allows VIZIO Digital Language and press you to listen to audio in your preferred language. OK. The Digital Language menu Digital Language is displayed.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Closed Captioning

    To change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. From the Closed Caption If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast VIZIO menu, use the Arrow buttons to with closed captions, the TV will not display them. highlight Digital CC Style and Digital CC Style press OK.

  • Page 38: Changing The Tv Settings

    Using the settings menu, you can: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is • View the System Information displayed. VIZIO • Name the TV inputs System 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System •...

  • Page 39: Changing The Names Of The Inputs

    To access the Parental Controls menu: To change the name of an input: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO displayed. remote. The on-screen menu is Name Input displayed.

  • Page 40: Enabling Or Disabling Program Ratings

    Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant To manage program content according to its rating, you must for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are enable the Program Rating feature.

  • Page 41: Changing The Parental Control Passcode

    To change the on-screen menu language: To change the parental control passcode: 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Change PIN and remote. The on-screen menu is press OK. The Change PIN menu is displayed.

  • Page 42: Setting The Time Zone

    1. Press the MENU button on the To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings: remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO displayed. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is Time Zone displayed.

  • Page 43: Turning The Power Indicator On Or Off

    Reset & Admin default settings 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is Reset TV Settings • View the VIZIO Privacy Policy displayed. Reset TV to Factory Defaults • Perform a Service Check 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System VIZIO Privacy Policy and press OK.

  • Page 44: Resetting The Tv Settings

    Resetting the TV Settings Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings To reset the TV’s picture and audio 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 displayed.

  • Page 45: Using The Guided Setup Menu

    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 VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. Guided Setup...

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48 Sources the previous screen. Current Folder the arrow and OK buttons Displays Displays the folder path. on the remote. connected USB devices. To VIZIO change source, Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root highlight it and USB1: press OK. Current Folder root A.jpg B.jpg...
  • Page 49 The blue bar will the album art will display lengthen as the song progresses. Connected here. Sources VIZIO Fab Apple Dream Displays On January Mix Comp Music Oliver connected USB USB1: MyFlashDrive...
  • Page 50 Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen. Connected Sources VIZIO Displays Video connected USB USB1: MyFlashDrive devices. MyFlashDrive\Video\root\My Videos File Date Duration Family Vacation - California 00:23:43 Current Folder...

  • Page 51: Using Vizio Internet Apps

    Using VIZIO Internet Apps VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your Using the Hot Keys TV. VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies Use the following colored buttons on the remote to perform...

  • Page 52: 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 •...

  • Page 53: Getting The Best 3D Picture

    Correct 3d Viewing distance and Angle In the examples below, all of the viewers are experiencing the For the best 3D viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you best possible 3D picture quality. install the TV with the viewing distance and viewing angle in mind.

  • Page 54: 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 55 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 56 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.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications M601d-A3 M701d-A3 M801d-A3 Screen Size: 60” 70” 80” Viewable Area: 60.04” 69.51” 80.01” Dimensions w/ Stand: 53.64” x 33.56” x 10.40” 61.96” x 37.98” x 11.30” 71.21” x 43.43” x 12.80” w/o Stand: 53.64” x 30.90” x 2.22” 61.96” x 35.69” x 2.32”...
  • Page 58 M601d-A3 M701d-A3 M801d-A3 Ethernet: RCA Analog Stereo Output, RCA Analog Stereo Output, RCA Analog Stereo Output, Audio Outputs: Optical Digital Optical Digital Optical Digital OSD Language: English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French Ambient Light Sensor: Remote Control Model:...

  • 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 INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING Other OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE VIZIO SOFTWARE OR Image(s) used under license from Shutterstock.com 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.
  • Page 64 © 2013 VIZIO INC. All rIghts reserVed. 130416Ch-NC...

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