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  • Page 1 VIZIO user manual model: m501d-a2, m551d-a2, & m651d-a2...
  • 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 your TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shock.
  • 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 Changing the Input Source ..........20 Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio ........20 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Picture Settings ..........21 Installing the TV ..............3 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ......22 Installing the TV Stand .............
  • Page 9 Using the USB Media Player ..........42 Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV ......42 Playing USB Media ............42 Using VIZIO Internet Apps ......... 46 Using the VIA Dock ............. 46 Using the Hot Keys ............46 How to View 3D ..........

  • Page 10: Installing The Tv

    INFO • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly BACK GUIDE secured ENTER VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Remote Control with Batteries Quick Start Guide 4 x M5 14mm Phillips Screws Power Cord 4 x M6 18mm...
  • Page 11 To install the base: 2. Align the Neck piece with the Base. 1. It is recommended that two people take part in the base installation. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten the four(4) included M5 x 14mm Phillips screws into the holes on the Remove any plastic wrapping from the TV and the stand.

  • Page 12: Installing The Tv On A Wall

    Installing the TV on a Wall Back of TV To 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: Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you.

  • Page 13: Controls And Connections

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

  • Page 14: Side Panel

    Side Panel Side Panel POWER - Hold to turn TV off or on. InPUT - Change input source. SIDE PAnEl...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

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

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 HDMI CABLE • ARC 2-WAY COMMUNICATION • 2.0-5.1 DIGITAL AUDIO BEST •...

  • Page 21: Connecting An Audio Device - Audio Cable Types

    CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES RCA CABLE OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE HDMI CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital traditional way of connecting your devices to pulses of light through a cable made of plastic multi-channel surround audio through a single your audio device.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: Completing The First-Time Setup

    Completing the First-Time Setup The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide 4. Use the OK and Up/Down Arrow buttons on the you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. remote to read and accept the Terms of Service and Before you begin the first-time setup:...
  • Page 25 7. Use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote to answer the question about your TV connection and then perform the channel scan. 8. When you have finished the device setup, highlight Exit to Live TV and press OK. The First-Time Setup is complete.

  • Page 26: Using The On-Screen Menu

    OK From this menu, you can: button to select that option. EXIT • Adjust the Picture settings INFO VIZIO • Adjust the Audio settings TV Settings While navigating the on-screen menu, you can press Wide Zoom...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    Right Arrow buttons to change each setting: 1. Press the MENU button on the • Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu brilliance of the picture. This option is not available unless Picture is displayed.

  • Page 29: 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 1. From the Picture menu, use the More, then press OK. Color Temperature VIZIO Arrow buttons on the remote to 2.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings

    Arrow buttons on the remote to for .mpeg files. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. highlight More, then press OK. VIZIO • Film Mode - Optimizes the picture for watching film. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the Select Auto or Off.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Audio Settings

    • Digital Audio Out - Changes the type of processing for 1. Press the MENU button on the the Optical output when connected to a home theater VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is audio system. Select PCM or Bitstream. displayed.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. Network Wired Connection Disconnected 2.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Selecting A Tuner Input

    4. Highlight To Channel and enter the channel to which you 1. From the Tuner menu, highlight want to end the scan. (Use the Number Pad on the remote Auto Channel Scan and press VIZIO to enter the channel.) OK. The auto channel scan Channel Scan 5.

  • Page 37: Skipping Channels

    1. From the Tuner menu, highlight channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be Add Analog Channel and VIZIO some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these press OK. The Add Analog Add Analog Channel channels from the TV’s memory with the Skip Channel feature.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 Info displayed. VIZIO • Name the TV inputs System 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight System •...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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, video, or photos.
  • Page 50 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 51 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 52 Current Folder the arrow and OK buttons Displays the folder path. on the remote. Connected Sources VIZIO Displays Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root connected USB USB1: devices. Current Folder root A.jpg B.jpg...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57 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 58 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 59: Specifications

    Specifications M501d-A2 M551d-A2 M651d-A2 Screen Size: 50” Class 55” Class 65” Class Viewable Area: 49.50” 54.64” 65.00” Dimensions w/ Stand: 44.13” x 27.79” x 8.54” 48.61” x 30.56” x 10.12” 57.45” x 35.45” x 10.12” w/o Stand: 44.13” x 25.89” x 1.75” 48.61”...
  • Page 60 M501d-A2 M551d-A2 M651d-A2 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: XRT510 XRT510 XRT510...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63 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 64 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 65 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 66 © 2013 VIZIO INC. All rIghts reserVed. 130408OC-NC...

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