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- Page 1 EDGE LIT RAZOR LED LCD HDTV ™ wITH VIZIO InTERnET Apps ® M420SV / M470SV / M550SV user manual...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions ......14 Adjusting the CEC Settings ..............27 Activating the Sleep Timer ..............14 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off ............28 Adjusting the Picture Settings ..............15 Using the Help Menu ................28 Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings .......... - Page 4 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Resetting the TV Settings ..............28 The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit....39 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ........29 I see “noise” or static on the screen............ 39 Using Guided Setup ................
- Page 5 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 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Important Safety Instructions to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning your TV. Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. • When moving your TV from an area of low temperature to an area of Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your TV from being high temperature, condensation may form in the housing. Wait before damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, turning on your TV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component use, and maintenance of your TV.
- Page 7 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV • 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. • The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible. • If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer: • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV. Any other - The power cord fails or frays. voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock. - Liquid sprays or any object drops into your TV. • Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, - Your TV is exposed to rain or other moisture. avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. - Your TV is dropped or damaged in any way. - The performance of your TV changes substantially. • Unplug your TV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect your TV from damage due to • This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and power surges. no objects fill with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. • Do not attempt to repair or service your TV yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, electric • The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, contact your dealer and the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • CAUTION - These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service • WARNING: Keep your TV away from moisture. Do not expose your TV...
- Page 8 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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.
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Page 9: Installing The Tv
• It is placed on an uneven, unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured To install the TV stand for model: VIZIO LCD HDTV with Stand 1. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as carpet, rug, or blanket. -
Page 10: Installing The Tv On A Wall
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Installing the TV on a Wall 3. Attach the plastic cover. 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: M420SV M470SV... -
Page 11: Controls And Connections
Controls and Connections Rear Panel Inputs AC IN: Connect included power cable. RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer. PC Audio In: Connect 3.5mm connector from computer. Ethernet: Connect ethernet cable from home network. Component: Connect component video/audio device. Cable/Antenna: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable or antenna. Optical Audio Out: Connect SPDIF/Optical audio cable. -
Page 12: Rear Panel Buttons
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Rear Panel Buttons Front Panel Power Menu Channel Up Remote Control Sensor Channel Down Front Panel Volume Up Volume Down Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this sensor. Input Rear Panel Buttons Power: Turn the TV on or off. -
Page 13: Remote Control
Up/Down See Using the Digital Episode Guide on page 30 . Mute Last VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. See the VIA Shortcut Number Pad Buttons graphic. Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TV’s Wide Dash (-) audio. -
Page 14: Via Shortcut Buttons
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from VIA Dock View Settings for Active VIA App Change Screen Size Exit App/Exit VIA Dock (when VIA Sidebar is open) VIA Shortcut Buttons Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. -
Page 15: Connecting Your Devices
Connecting Your Devices Connecting Your Devices Your HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu-Ray player Once you have determined the best available connection type on both your • Video game console device and the TV, ensure you have the corresponding cable. • Cable box To connect a device to the TV: • External antenna... - Page 16 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Select one of the connection types. Use the cable(s) shown to connect the TV to your device. Select One: BEST HDMI DIGITAL DIGITAL / COAXIAL ANALOG ANALOG BETTER COMPONENT ANALOG GOOD COMPOSITE ANALOG Device Connection Chart...
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Page 17: Setting Up Your Network Connection
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 18: 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 19: Using The On-Screen Menu
Using the On-Screen Menu Changing the Input Source Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote. You can External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles also open the on-screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV can be connected to your TV. -
Page 20: Setting The Screen Aspect Ratio
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in five different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content type. and Stretch. Each mode displays content according to the content’s original format. -
Page 21: Changing The Screen Aspect Ratio
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio Setting Up Closed Captioning The TV can display images in four different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, and Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed Panoramic. Each mode displays the picture differently. -
Page 22: Changing The Appearance Of Digital Closed Captions
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Activating the Sleep Timer Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. When activated, the TV’s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. To change the appearance of digital closed captions: To use the sleep timer: 1. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Picture Settings
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 brilliance of the picture. This option is not available unless Ambient To adjust the picture settings: Light Sensor is set to OFF. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Advanced Picture Settings
• Film Mode - Optimizes the picture for watching film. Select Auto or Off. Red/Green/Blue Offset - Adjusts the position of each color in the • Smart Dimming - Select Off or On. display. (For M420SV, this menu option is Backlight Control. Select Off, DCR [Dynamic Contrast Ratio], or OPC.) 4. If you want to reset the color temperatures to the factory default settings, • Ambient Light Sensor - The ambient light sensor detects the light highlight Reset Color Temperature and press OK. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Picture Size And Position
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Resetting the Picture Settings When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings: the display image can be adjusted. -
Page 26: Using The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature Using the Network Connection Menu The PIP feature on your TV allows you to view content from two different inputs Your TV is internet-ready, featuring both an ethernet port and built-in high-speed at once. When PIP is on, a second input will display in an inset window, and the 802.11n. -
Page 27: Changing The Advanced Network Settings
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the Advanced Network Settings To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. -
Page 28: Changing The Tv Settings
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the TV Settings Adjusting the Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings: Using the settings menu, you can: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. • Change the input source The on-screen menu is displayed. • Adjust the audio settings 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote • Set up the TV tuner... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Advanced Audio Settings
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings Resetting the Audio Settings To adjust the advanced audio settings: To reset the audio settings to the factory default settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. -
Page 30: Scanning For Channels
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Scanning for Channels Adding New Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, Occasionally, you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of you must scan for channels. A channel scan may also be necessary when the channels. -
Page 31: Skipping Channels
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 32: Using The Parental Controls
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the Parental Controls Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program channels or programs without a password. -
Page 33: Blocking And Unblocking Content By Rating
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating Changing the Parental Control Passcode A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for children, and If you use the parental controls, you should change the passcode to prevent at other times broadcast programs that are meant for mature audiences. You may children from accessing inappropriate material. -
Page 34: Changing The Names Of The Inputs
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Changing the Names of the Inputs Changing the On-Screen Menu Language To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if you have a DVD player connected To change the on-screen menu language: to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player”. -
Page 35: Setting The Time Zone
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 36: Turning The Vizio Logo On Or Off
Using the Help Menu Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off The VIZIO logo on the front of your TV is set to light up when the TV is on. You can change this setting if you prefer the logo to be off. -
Page 37: Restoring The Tv To Factory Default Settings
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 38: Using The Digital Episode Guide
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Using the Digital Episode Guide Using the Info Window The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO button on the remote: Your TV features an on-screen digital episode guide. This guide displays program • Press the INFO button one time to display channel and input information broadcast by over-the-air digital television stations as well as the information. -
Page 39: 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 a USB thumb The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and drive. - Page 40 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 41 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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.
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Page 42: Using Vizio Internet Apps
Using VIZIO Internet Apps Using the VIA Dock VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your TV. VIA 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! The VIA Dock is where all of your VIA Apps are accessed. -
Page 43: Adding A New App To The Via Dock
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 44: Creating A New User Profile
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 45: Removing A User Profile
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 46: 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 20. Ensure the speakers are set to On. -
Page 47: The Picture Is Distorted
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 48: Specifications
Specifications M420SV M470SV M550SV Screen Size: 42” Class 47” Class 55” Class Diagonal Viewable: 42.02” 46.96” 54.64” Dimensions w/ Stand: 39.38 x 27.18 x 9.04” 43.71 x 29.75 x 9.67” 50.77 x 33.95 x 10.62” w/o Stand: 39.38 x 25.02 x 2.00”... - Page 49 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV M420SV M470SV M550SV Watts/Channel Simulated Surround: SRS StudioSound SRS StudioSound SRS StudioSound Ambient Light Sensor: Energy Star Energy Star Energy Star CSA-US CSA-US CSA-US Certifications/Compliance: FCC Class B FCC Class B FCC Class B HDMI v1.4 HDMI v1.4...
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Page 50: 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 51: 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 53 © 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.