Vizio XVT3D500CM manual

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A T roubleshooting & T echnical Suppor t Thank Y ou for Choosing VIZIO And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV . T o get the most out of your new VIZIO product, r ead these instructions before using your product and r etain them for future r eference. Be sure to inspect the package contents to ensure ther e are no missing or damaged parts. P[...]

A XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dr opped. • Unplug the power cord befor e cleaning your TV . • When moving your TV from an ar ea of low temperature to an ar ea of high temperature, condensation may form in the housing. W ait before turning on your TV to avoid causing re, electric sho[...]

A XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in r e or electric shock. • The wall socket should be installed near your TV and easily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your TV . Any other voltage than the specied voltage may cause re or elect[...]

A XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM T elevision Antenna Connection Protection If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV , make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically gr ounded to provide some protection against voltage sur ges and static char ges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 7[...]

A XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Important Safety Information for Viewing 3D Content Y ou may experience discomfort while watching 3D content. Y ou 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 [...]

A T roubleshooting & T echnical Suppor t Installing the TV ....................................................................... 1 Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 1 Installing the TV ....................................................................................... 1 Installing [...]

A XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting the Time Zone .......................................................................... 32 Adjusting the CEC Settings ................................................................. 32 Using Picture-In-Pictur e (PIP) / Picture-Outside-Pictur e (POP) ........... 33 Choosing Inputs for the Main and Secondary Windo[...]

1 1 Installing the T V Inspecting the P acka ge Contents Before installing your new TV , take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to ensure nothing is missing or damaged. When you have completed your inspection, install the TV . CinemaWide Theater 3D HDTV with Stand Installing the TV After removing the TV fr om the box an[...]

2 1 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM T o install your TV on a wall: 1. Place the TV face-down on a clean, at, stable surface. Be sure the surface is clear of debris that can scratch or damage the TV . 2. Using a screwdriver , loosen and remove the scr ews from the back of the TV as shown. 3. Gently pull the base away from the TV . 4. Attach your TV and w[...]

1 3 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Installing Y our TV for 3D Viewing For the best viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you install the TV with the viewing distance and viewinvg angle in mind. When viewing 3D content, it is important that you view the TV straight-on, or some of the 3D effect may be lost. For your TV , VIZIO recommends: XVT3D500CM XVT[...]

2 4 R L VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 ARC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPOSITE [GOOD] HDMI [BEST] AUDIO OUT USB 2 USB 1 ETHERNET RGB PC COMPONENT (BETTER) PC AUDIO DTV/TV Con trols and Connections Rear P anel C OMPOSITE Connect c omposite video/ audio devic e. DIGIT L UDIO OUT Connect SPDIF /Optical audio cable to sound bar , speak er system, or audio rec eiver . ?[...]

2 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM F ront Panel Side Panel (Right) INPUT Change the input devic e. ith each press of the butt on, the T V ill display a diff erent input sourc e. VOL UME DON Decrease loudness of TV speakers. VOL UME UP Increase loudness of TV speakers. CHNNEL DO N Change channel don by one. CHNNEL UP Change channel up[...]

6 2 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Bluetooth Remote Control INPUT Change the currently-displayed input. RRO  Navigat e the on-screen menu. EXIT Close the on-screen menu. LIST Open the channel list menu. /V CONTROLS Control USB phot o slidesho and V .I.. apps. 3D Change the 3D mode. NUMBER P D Manually ent er a channel. VOL UME UP /DO [...]

2 7 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Remote Control (Slide Out) SLIDE OUT REMO TE RRO  Navigat e the on-screen menu. SHIF T Pres s and hold hile pressing another k ey to ent er a capital letter . L T Pres s and hold hile pressing another k ey to ent er a blue charact er . F or example, press a lT and s to ent er a # character . V .I. . SHO[...]

8 2 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM VIA Shortcut Buttons VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) Exit App/Exit VIA Dock View Settings for Active A pp Replacing the Batteries 1. Open the battery cover . 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sur e that the (+) and (-) symbols on the [...]

3 9 Connecting devices to your TV is easy . Use the instructions below to connect commonly-used devices like Blu-ray and DVD players, game consoles, and cable and satellite boxes. Any device using an HDMI, Component, or Composite cable can be connected to your TV . T o connect a device to the TV : 1. Ensure both the TV and your device ar e off. 2. [...]

10 3 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM BCK OF T V Choose ONE c onnection type for each devic e. (Cables are not included.) * Maximum Resolution GOOD V CBLE • ANAL OG • VIDEO (480i)* • STEREO AUDIO BEST HDMI CBLE • DIGIT AL • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • HD AUDIO BE T TER C OMPONENT C BLE • ANAL OG • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • STEREO AUDIO De[...]

3 11 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Connecting Y our Computer Y our TV can display output from a computer . T o connect your computer to the TV : 1. Ensure both the TV and your computer ar e off. 2. Connect your computer and the TV using an RGB cable (not included). Ensure each end of the cable is secur ely connected. 3. If you want the TV to output audio[...]

12 3 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Connecting an Audio Device Y ou can connect your TV to a home audio receiver , VIZIO Sound Bar , or other speaker system to get great-sounding audio. T o connect your computer an audio device: 1. Ensure both the TV and your device ar e off. 2. Connect your TV and the device using the Audio Connection Chart. Choose the b[...]

3 13 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting Up Y our Network Connection Y our 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 a[...]

4 14 The rst time you turn on the TV , the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Before you begin the rst-time setup: • Y our TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet. See Installing the TV on page 1. • Y our devices should be connected[...]

5 15 Y our TV features an easy-to-use on-scr een menu. T o open the on-screen menu, pr ess the MENU button on the remote. Y ou can also open the on-screen menu by pr essing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pr essing OK . From this menu, you can: • Change the 3D mode • Set the screen aspect radio • Se[...]

16 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting the Screen Aspect Ra tio The TV can display images in ve differ ent modes: Zoom1, Zoom2, Normal, Automatic and Panoramic. Each mode displays content differ ently , according to the content’ s original format. Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content type. Changing the Screen A[...]

5 17 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting Up Closed Captioning Y our TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’ s dialogue. If the program you ar e viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them. T o activate or deactivate closed captions: 1. P[...]

18 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Activating the Sleep Timer When activated, the TV’ s sleep timer will turn the TV off after a set period of time. T o use the sleep timer: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the Sleep Timer icon and press OK . The Sleep Timer m[...]

5 19 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM T o connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the Network icon and press OK . The Network Connection menu is displayed. 3. Highlight Enter Access Point Name[...]

20 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM T esting the Network Connection Y ou can test the TV’ s connection to your network and examine signal strength, download speed, and other information via the T est Connection menu. T o test the TV’ s network connection: 1. From the Network menu, use the Arr ow buttons on the remote to highlight T est Connection and [...]

5 21 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adjusting the Picture Settings Y our TV display can be adjusted to suit your pr eferences and viewing conditions. T o adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK . The TV Sett[...]

22 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image can be adjusted. T o adjust the picture size and position: 1. Ensure the input is set to HDMI or RGB . 2. From the Pictur e Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highli[...]

5 23 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings T o adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the Pictur e Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight More , then pr ess OK . 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight Advanced Picture , then press OK . The Advanced Pictur e menu is displayed. [...]

24 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adjusting the Audio Settings T o adjust the audio settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK . The TV Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight Audio and [...]

5 25 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings T o adjust the advanced audio settings: 1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Advanced Audio , then press OK . The Advanced Audio menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Arr ow to ch[...]

26 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting the T uner Mode If you are using a device that is connected to the RF input, such as an external antenna or cable TV connection, you must set the tuner mode. 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the TV Settings icon and pre[...]

5 27 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adding New Channels Occasionally , you may need to add a new analog channel or add a new range of channels. Y ou can do this by using the Partial Channel Search and Add Analog Channel options. T o add a range of new channels: 1. From the Settings menu, highlight Partial Channel Search . The Partial Channel Search menu i[...]

28 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Skipping Channels After a channel scan is completed, you may nd that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably . There may also be some channels you do not want to view . Y ou can remove these channels fr om the TV’ s memory with the Skip Channel feature. Channels that have been removed with the Skip Channel [...]

5 29 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Changing the Names of the Inputs T o make it easier to recognize the dif ferent devices attached to the inputs on your TV , you can rename the inputs. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player”. T o change the name of an input: 1. Press t[...]

30 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Locking and Unlocking Channels When a channel is locked, it will be inaccessible. Locking a channel is a good way to prevent childr en from viewing inappr opriate material. T o lock or unlock a channel: 1. From the Par ental Controls menu, highlight Channel Locks and press OK . The Channel Locks menu is displayed. 2. Hi[...]

5 31 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Changing the Parental Contr ol Passcode If you use the parental contr ols, you should change the passcode to prevent children fr om accessing inappropriate material. 1. From the Par ental Controls menu, highlight Change PIN and press OK . The Change PIN menu is displayed. 2. In the New Pin eld, use the Number Pad on [...]

32 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Setting the Time Zone T o ensure the corr ect time is displayed when you press the INFO button, set the TV’ s time zone: T o have the TV display the correct time, you must be connected to the internet via an Ether net cable or a wireless network. 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed[...]

5 33 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Using Picture-In-Pictur e (PIP) / Picture-Outside-Pictur e (POP) Y our TV features PIP and POP modes. These featur es allow you to watch two input sources at the same time. When using PIP , the main input is displayed on the full screen, and the secondary is displayed in a smaller window . When using POP , the two input[...]

34 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Configuring Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth devices such as headphones are easily connected (pair ed) to your TV . T o pair a Bluetooth device with your TV : 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the Bluetooth icon and press OK . The B[...]

5 35 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be r eset to the factory defaults. If you restor e the TV to the factory default settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost! T o restor e the TV to its factory default settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emo[...]

36 5 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM 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 pr ogram title and closed captioning information. • Press[...]

6 37 Using the USB Media Player The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music or photos. USB Media Player Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 1. T ur n the TV off. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV . 2. Press the Power/Standby button on the r emote or touch the Power contr[...]

38 6 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Music Player Screen Album Art If included on the USB thumb drive and associated with your music, the album art will display here. Folder Contents/Playlist This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder . Y ou can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Progress Bar Displays [...]

6 39 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Photo Slideshow Screen Folder Contents This area displays the contents of the currently selected folder . Y ou can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. Current Folder Displays the folder path. Page Information If your USB thumb drive has more files than can be displayed on a single screen[...]

7 40 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! A high-speed internet connection is required to r eceive product updates and to access online content. See Setting Up Y[...]

7 41 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Adding a New App to the VIA Dock Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featur ed VIA Apps, new Apps are continually being added to the Widget Gallery . The VIA Dock can hold a total of 17 Apps. T o add a new App: 1. Press the V B utton on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Widget Gallery App by scrolling left and right usin[...]

42 7 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Creating a New User Pr ofile T o create a new user pr ole: 1. Press the V B utton on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Profile App by scr olling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the r emote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Select the App by pressing the OK button.[...]

7 43 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Removing a User Profile T o remove a user pr ole: 1. Press the V B utton on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Profile App by scr olling left and right using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the r emote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Select the App by pressing the OK button. The Pr o[...]

8 44 How Thea ter 3D Works Because our eyes have a space between them, when we look around, we see two slightly differ ent pictures. W e never notice, because we are able to combine these pictures into one thr ee-dimensional image. The VIZIO Theater 3D HDTV takes advantage of this phenomenon to create a stunning 3D image. When displaying 3D content[...]

8 45 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM Getting the Best 3D Picture For the best 3D viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you install the TV with the minimum viewing distance in mind. When viewing 3D content, it is important that you view the TV straight-on , or some of the 3D effect may be lost. For your TV , VIZIO recommends: XVT3D500CM XVT3D580CM Minim[...]

A 46 Products ar e often returned due to a technical problem rather than due to a defect. If you are experiencing a pr oblem when using your TV , try to x the issue using this troubleshooting guide. If, after using this troubleshooting guide, you ar e still experiencing an issue with your TV , contact VIZIO’ s Support Department. Quality custo[...]

A 47 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM The picture is distorted. • Nearby electrical devices may be interfering with the TV . Separate the TV from electrical appliances, cars, or our escent lights. • Ensure all cables ar e securely attached. The display image does not cover the entire scr een. • If you are in RGB mode (computer), ensur e th[...]

B 48 XVT3D500CM XVT3D580CM Screen Size: 50” Class 58” Class Diagonal Viewable: 49.90” 57.64” Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 49.14 x 25.52 x 9.61” 49.14 x 23.90 x 1.80” 56.74 x 29.02 x 11.19” 56.74 x 27.51 x 1.80” W eight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 47.51 lbs 41.19 lbs 66.14 lbs 56.00 lbs TV T ype: Edge-lit LED Edge-lit LED Refresh Rate: 1[...]

B 49 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM XVT3D500CM XVT3D580CM Audio Outputs: Digital Optical, 3.5mm Stereo Digital Optical, 3.5mm Stereo Number of Speakers: 2 2 W atts/Channel: 15W 15W Simulated Surround: SRS StudioSound HD, Dolby Digital SRS StudioSound HD, Dolby Digital V olume Normalizer: SRS T ruV olume SRS T ruV olume Certifications/Compliance: FCC Clas[...]

C 50 ON P ARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only . VIZIO provides a warranty to the original pur chaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Pr oduct covered by this warranty is deter[...]

D 51 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 pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can rad[...]

52 D XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM VIZIO Internet Applications Disclaimer VIZIO Internet Applications (“VIA”) affords the opportunity to access thir d party Internet product offerings or services (“VIA Services”) on certain VIZIO TVs. The VIA Services accessible herein ar e provided as per our agr eement with these third parties. These agr eement[...]

D 53 XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM providers of VIA Services may collect and use technical, non-technical and r elated information, including but not limited to information about your use of the VIZIO Software, the VIA Services, content viewed and attached peripherals, products or services purchased, that is gather ed periodically to facilitate the provi[...]

54 D XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM 11. Disclaimer of W arranties. YOU EXPRESSL Y ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THA T USE OF THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SERVICES (AS DEFINED ABOVE) IS A T YOUR SOLE RISK AND THA T THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SA TISF ACTOR Y QUALITY , PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FOR TH ABOVE A[...]

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