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VIZIO USER MANUAL Models: M601d-A3, M701d-A3, & M801d-A3...
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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.
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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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• 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.
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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 fill with liquids, such as vases, shock.
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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.
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.
Table of Contents Installing the TV ..........3 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ......24 Adjusting the Professional Picture Settings ...... 25 Inspecting the Package Contents ........3 Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings ........25 Installing the TV ..............3 Creating a Custom Picture Mode ........
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Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) ..60 Setting Up Devices .............. 44 ® Pairing a VIZIO Remote Control ........44 Using the V.I.A. Plus App Dock ..........60 Pairing a New Device ............45 Using the Hot Keys............60 Unpairing a Device ............
• It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Remote Control • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly with Batteries...
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To install the base: 1. It is recommended that two people take part in the base 2. Align the neck piece with the back of the TV. Insert and installation. tighten the four(4) included M5 20mm Phillips screws into the back of the TV as shown. Remove any plastic wrapping from the TV and stand.
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M801d-A3 M601d-A3 & M701d-A3 3. Align the base with the neck. M601d-A3 & M701d-A3: Insert and tighten the four(4) included M5 23mm Phillips screws into the bottom of the base as shown. M801d-A3: Insert and tighten the five(5) included M6 28mm Phillips screws into the bottom of the base as shown.
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: 400mm (V) x...
Controls and Connections REAR PANEL 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.
FRONT PANEL REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see Turning the Power Indicator On or Off on page 53 .
CHANNEL UP/DOWN VOLUME UP/DOWN Change the channel. Increase or decrease loudness of the audio. V BUTTON Open the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus ® (V.I.A. Plus) dock. MUTE Turn the audio off or on. LAST Return to the channel last viewed.
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.
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 DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES AV CABLE COAXIAL CABLE AV cables (or Composite cables) are the traditional Coaxial cables are the traditional way of connecting way of connecting your devices to your TV. Video antennas and cable television signals to your TV. signals are sent over the yellow connector while audio Coaxial cables carry both audio and video signals is sent over the red and white connectors.
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COMPONENT CABLE HDMI CABLE Component cables are designed to carry high HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface that delivers definition video signals along with additional both dazzling quality and unmatched ease of use. HDMI audio connections. Colors are delivered with color technology transmits crystal-clear digital video along information split up three different ways over three with multi-channel surround audio.
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 •...
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.
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC Without HDMI ARC With HDMI ARC Built-in Tuner Built-in Tuner VIZIO Internet Apps Plus VIZIO Internet Apps Plus ® ® Your TV Your TV With an HDMI ARC setup, the Without an HDMI ARC setup,...
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 4. Press and hold the red Record button and green you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV Hotkey button for 5 seconds ready for use.
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8. Use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote to answer the question about your TV connection and then perform the channel scan. 9. Use the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote to select/enter a device type, input, device brand, and device model, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your...
To change between 2D and 3D modes: From this menu, you can: 1. Press the 3D button on the • Adjust the Picture settings Output Mode VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu • Adjust the Audio settings is displayed. TV SETTINGS •...
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 five different modes: Normal, game consoles can be connected to your TV. To use one of Stretch, Panoramic, Wide, and Zoom.
VIZIO Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic VIEWING VIDEO WITH THE MENU OPEN When the on-screen menu opens, it covers the left-hand portion VIZIO of the picture. The picture can be displayed in three different Exit Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic PICTURE ways:...
To adjust the picture settings: backlight for the best picture. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO • Backlight - Adjusts the LED brightness to affect the overall remote. The on-screen menu is brilliance of the picture.
• Picture Size - Increase or decrease the vertical and 1. From the PICTURE menu, use horizontal size of the displayed picture. Use the Left/ VIZIO the Arrow buttons to highlight Right Arrow buttons to adjust the horizontal size of the...
Color Tuner To adjust the professional picture settings: Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow 1. From the PICTURE menu, use VIZIO Saturation the Arrow buttons to highlight Brightness Professional Picture, and then PROFESSIONAL PICTURE Offset Wide Zoom...
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To turn color channels off and on: To adjust the 11 Point White Balance settings: 1. From the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu, use the Arrow 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press OK. The highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow Color Tuner menu is displayed.
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To show or hide the Color Bar Test Pattern: To show or hide the Flat Test Pattern: 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow highlight Color Tuner, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until the Color Bar Test Pattern menu is displayed.
Left/Right Arrow buttons to select the color for the ramp test pattern. Selecting a color immediately shows that color To create a custom picture mode manually: ramp. 1. From the PROFESSIONAL VIZIO —or— PICTURE menu, use the Arrow CREATE PICTURE MODE buttons to highlight Create...
To lock all custom picture modes: To rename a custom picture mode: VIZIO 1. From the PROFESSIONAL VIZIO 1. Set the Picture Mode to an PICTURE menu, use the Arrow...
Deleting a Custom Picture Mode Custom picture modes that are no longer needed can be deleted. Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode. To delete a custom picture mode: 1. From the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu, use the Arrow To delete the user created Custom 1 picture mode, select the Delete button.
Audio and Volume Leveling press OK. The AUDIO menu Balance • Volume Control - Sets the VIZIO TV remote to control is displayed. Exit Lip Sync either the volume level of the TV or an external audio Volume Control device.
5. Use the Arrow buttons on the VIZIO remote to highlight Select The VIZIO remote control can be set up to control the volume levels of Model and press OK. The SELECT MODEL an audio device. Only one audio device can be added.
9. If the volume does not change, Changing the Equalizer Settings VIZIO you will need to manually enter The graphic equalizer has several pre-set modes and allows you a remote control code from MANUALLY ENTER CODE to create one custom mode.
Deleting the Custom Audio Mode To delete the custom audio mode that has been created: 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.
To set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. Press the MENU button on the 1. From the TIMERS menu, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is the remote to highlight Auto Power Off. TIMERS displayed.
To change advanced network settings: Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. From the NETWORK menu, To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is VIZIO highlight Manual Setup and being broadcast: press OK. The MANUAL SETUP MANUAL SETUP menu is displayed.
TV's MAC address in the router's settings. not being broadcast: To find the TV's MAC address: 1. From the NETWORK menu, VIZIO highlight Hidden Network 1. From the NETWORK menu, highlight Manual Setup and press and press OK. The ENTER ENTER ACCESS POINT NAME OK.
You can use the TV’s Tuner menu to: Antenna (Over-the-air) or Cable (Out-of-the-wall) connections. • Select a Tuner Input 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight Tuner Mode and press OK. VIZIO • Perform an Auto Channel Scan The TUNER MODE menu displays. TUNER •...
To add a single new analog channel: Occasionally, you may need to add a new range of channels or 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight VIZIO add a new analog channel. You can do this by using the Partial Add Analog Channel and Channel Scan and Add Analog Channel options.
See Locking and Unlocking Channels on page 50 . To remove a channel: VIZIO 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight Skip Channel, and press OK. SKIP CHANNEL The SKIP CHANNEL menu is...
Not all programs are broadcast in SAP. The Analog Audio Language feature only works when the program being viewed is being broadcast with 1. From the TUNER menu, highlight VIZIO Secondary Audio Programming. Digital Language and press OK. The DIGITAL LANGUAGE DIGITAL LANGUAGE menu is displayed.
To change the appearance of digital closed captions: If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast 1. From the CLOSED CAPTIONS with closed captions, the TV will not display them. VIZIO menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital Style and DIGITAL STYLE press OK.
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• Background Color - Change the color of the Typical choices include: background directly behind the text. • Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip • Background Opacity - Change the transparency of the of background appears behind the text, expanding as background directly behind the text.
INPUT SETTING UP DEVICES Pairing a VIZIO Remote Control The VIZIO TV remote control (XRT510) has already been paired The VIZIO remote control doubles as a universal remote where during first-time setup. If you unpaired your remote, you can pair...
Pairing a New Device You will need to pair your device with the VIZIO TV remote control 4. Use the Arrow buttons on the VIZIO before you can power on/off and control it. Only one audio Select remote highlight device can be added.
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6. Use the Arrow buttons on the 10. If the device still does not VIZIO VIZIO remote highlight Select power off or the audio volume Model and press OK. The SELECT did not change, you will need SELECT MODEL MANUALLY ENTER CODE MODEL menu is displayed.
DEVICE STATUS INFORMATION to highlight the input with the device you want to unpair and Wide Zoom Normal Panoramic VIZIO XRT510 Remote press OK. The DEVICE STATUS Paired INFORMATION page displays. 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to Exit highlight Unpair and press OK.
Input menu (See Changing the Input Source on page 21). For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” VIZIO To change the name of an input: NAME INPUT Input Name 1.
CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS Viewing System Information To view a summary of the TV settings: Using the System menu, you can: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO • View system information displayed. SYSTEM •...
Using the Parental Controls Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from To manage program content according to its rating, you must displaying certain channels or programs without a password. enable the Program Rating feature. The Parental Controls menu only appears when: To enable or disable the Program Rating feature: •...
Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating Changing the Parental Control PIN A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant If you use the parental controls, you should change the PIN to for children, and at other times broadcast programs that are prevent children from accessing inappropriate material.
TV’s time zone: To change the on-screen menu language: 1. Press the MENU button on the 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is VIZIO VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. TIME ZONE displayed.
Adjusting the CEC Settings Turning the Power Indicator On or Off The CEC function on your TV enables you to control The Power Indicator on the front of your TV normally does not HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any glow when the TV is on.
All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory To use guided setup: defaults. 1. Press the MENU button on the VIZIO remote. The on-screen menu is If you restore the TV to the factory default settings, all displayed.
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, input, and display information. • Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the program title, program rating, audio information, and the start and end times of the program.
Using the USB Media Player USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER Playing USB Media To play your USB media: The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to 1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of your TV and play music, video, or photos.
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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...
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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...
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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...
LIST MENU Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) ® EXIT INFO VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) delivers popular online Using the Hot Keys ® content to your TV. V.I.A. features a selection of Apps that allow Use the following colored buttons on the remote to perform you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather common V.I.A.
USING THE FULLSCREEN V.I.A. APPS PLUS WINDOW ® 3. Press the OK button on the remote to launch the App. The fullscreen V.I.A. Plus apps window allows you to add and store apps. The Apps on the first page are displayed in the 4.
FULLSCREEN V.I.A. PLUS APPS WINDOW OVERVIEW The Fullscreen V.I.A. Plus Apps window allows you to add, delete • All Apps: Displays every app that is available for download. and organize your Apps. The My Apps tab displays Apps that • Categories: Displays apps sorted into categories: are already installed on your TV.
CUSTOMIZING THE V.I.A. PLUS APPS WINDOW Deleting an App from the My Apps Tab To delete an app from your TV: You can add, delete, and move apps around on your My Apps 1. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the App tab for a custom look and feel.
Moving an App in My Apps You can organize your Apps on your My Apps tab by moving 3. Use the Arrow buttons to move the App to the desired them where you want. location and press OK to place the app.When you can move the app, it appears as shown below.
2. Turn the 3D Blu-ray player off. Press the Power/Standby The VIZIO Theater 3D HDTV takes advantage of this phenomenon button on the remote to turn the TV on. to create a stunning 3D image. When displaying 3D content, the 3D HDTV actually displays two separate images at the same 3.
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.
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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Reset the remote: Press and hold the Fast-Forward and • Enter buttons for 10 seconds. Re-pair the remote. See Settings on page 31. Pairing a VIZIO Remote Control on page 44 . • Check the audio connections of external devices (Blu-ray player, game console, cable/satellite box) that The TV displays “No Signal.”...
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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 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”...
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M601d-A3 M701d-A3 M801d-A3 USB 2.0 Ports: 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:...
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.