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VIZIO
QUICK START GUIDE
Models: M501d-A2, M551d-A2, & M651d-A2

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  • Page 1 VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Models: M501d-A2, M551d-A2, & M651d-A2...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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 • The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your TV.
  • Page 3 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. If the symptoms are severe or continue even after you have stopped watching 3D content, consult a doctor.
  • Page 4 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 • Connecting Your Devices •...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS INPUT LIST MENU EXIT INFO BACK GUIDE ENTER VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand Remote Control 4 x M5 14mm 4 x M6 18mm and Batteries Phillips Screws Phillips Screws This Quick Start Guide Theater 3D Glasses Power Cord...

  • Page 6: Installing The Base

    INSTALLING THE BASE It is recommended that two people take Align the neck piece with the base. part in the base installation. Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat the four (4) included M5 x 14mm Phillips screws surface.
  • Page 7 Align the stand with the back of the TV. Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten the four (4) included M6 x 18mm Phillips screws into the holes on the back of the TV. When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level surface.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Devices

    CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES Connect all of your devices first. Choose ONE connection type for each device. White White Match colored connectors to colored ports. Blue Yellow Green BACK OF TV...
  • Page 9 AV CABLE* • ANALOG • VIDEO (480i)** Commonly-Connected GOOD • STEREO AUDIO Devices: White Yellow Cable or Satellite Boxes White COMPONENT CABLE* • ANALOG • HD VIDEO (1080i)** BETTER • STEREO AUDIO Blue Green COAXIAL CABLE* Blu-ray ™ or DVD Players •...

  • Page 10: Using The Remote

    Go to the previous on-screen menu. GUIDE VOLUME UP/DOWN Display the info window. Increase or decrease loudness V BUTTON of the audio. Open the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus ® dock. MUTE CHANNEL UP/DOWN Turn the audio off or on. Change the channel.

  • Page 11: First Time Setup

    Connect the power cord to the back of the TV. router to the back of the TV as shown. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. For the best Smart TV experience, VIZIO recommends using an Ethernet cable. However, your TV also has built-in Wi-Fi. See the Connecting to the Internet with Wi-Fi section for more information.
  • Page 12 Choose your mode. Select Store Demo for in-store display. Select Home Use for in-home use. Choisissez "Home Use" pour Mode Domicile ou "Store Demo" pour Démonstration en Magasin. Seleccione "Home Use" por Modo de Casa o "Store Demo" por Demostración de Tienda. Store Demo Home Use Remove the battery cover by pressing gently...
  • Page 13 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to select Press and Hold the Red Record button and your preferred language and country Green Hotkey button for 5 seconds to pair the and press OK. Wi-Fi Direct remote. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the First-time setup.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Internet With Wi-Fi

    CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET WITH Wi-Fi VIZIO VIZIO If you have already set up a wireless TV SETTINGS GUIDED SETUP connection during the first-time setup, you Picture Remote Setup can skip this section. Audio Tuner Setup Timers Device Setup Network...
  • Page 15 Highlight the name of your wireless network (this is the network’s SSID) and press OK. If you do not see your SSID, you will need to enter it manually by selecting Hidden Network. For more information, see the TV’s User Manual. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your network’s password, then highlight Connect and press OK.
  • Page 16 VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN USER MANUAL INPUT VIZIO MENU TV SETTINGS LIST MENU Button Picture EXIT INFO Audio Timers Network Tuner Closed Captions BACK GUIDE Devices System Guided Setup User User Manual Manual ENTER Press the MENU Button on the Remote Control Highlight User Manual and press OK.
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL HDTV WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS® USE YOUR REMOTE PAGE NUMBER 1 OF 53 Previous Page To skip to page, use Next Page Number Pad, Menu Open TV Menu then press OK. Table of Contents Installing the TV Controls and Connections...

  • Page 18: Getting Started With Vizio Internet Apps Plus

    GETTING STARTED WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS PLUS ® ® VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) delivers popular online content to your TV. V.I.A. Plus features 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.
  • Page 19 The fullscreen V.I.A. Apps window allows you to add and store apps. The Apps on the first page are displayed in the Dock and Apps on additional pages can be moved to the Dock. Press the V Button twice to launch the fullscreen V.I.A. Apps window. My Apps Features the apps installed on your TV.

  • Page 20: How To View 3D

    HOW TO VIEW 3D You will need: 3D-ready Player + Media* VIZIO Theater 3D-ready (Blu-ray™, Game Console, etc.) 3D Glasses HDMI cable* For the best 3D experience, try to view the TV straight-on, as shown here. Do not view the TV at an extreme angle, as some of the 3D effect will be lost.

  • Page 21: Help Topics

    HELP TOPICS • The on-screen menu has guided setup. Press MENU, then select Guided Setup. Select the type of setup you need and press OK. The Setup App will begin. How do I return to the • To reset the TV to factory defaults, press MENU > System > Reset & Admin > Reset TV to Factory Defaults. If Setup App? you have changed the default Parental Control Passcode, enter it now.

  • Page 22: Legal & Compliance

    LEGAL / COMPLIANCE FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion. ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via e-mail: INCLUDING VIZIO’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS,...
  • Page 24 © 2013 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 131217OC-B...

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