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    M3d420SR / M3d42 1SR / M3d460SR / M3d550SR use r manual THEA TER 3D ™ L CD HD T V W iTH Vizio inTERnE T Apps ™[...]

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    This product qualies for ENERGY ST AR 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 featur es will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY ST AR rating. Manufactured under license[...]

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    W elc ome 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 sur e to inspect the package contents to ensure ther e are no missing or damaged parts. Product Registration T o purchase o[...]

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    M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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,conden[...]

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    M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR • 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[...]

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    M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 E[...]

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    M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 [...]

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    T able of Con ten ts Installing the TV ....................................................................... 1 Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 1 Installing the TV ....................................................................................... 1 Installing the TV Stand ...........[...]

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    M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adjusting the CEC Settings ................................................................. 29 T ur ning the VIZIO Logo On or Off ........................................................ 30 Conguring Bluetooth Devices ............................................................... 30 Using the Help Menu[...]

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    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 . VIZIO 3D LED LCD HDTV with Stand Installing the TV After removing the TV fr om the box and ins[...]

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    2 1 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR T o install your TV on a wall: 1. Disconnect any cables connected to your TV . 2. Place the TV face-down on a clean, flat, stable surface. Be sure the surface is clear of debris that can scratch or damage the TV . 3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver , loosen and remove the scr ews. 4. Gent[...]

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    1 3 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR Installing Y our TV for 3D Viewing For the best viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you install the TV with the viewing distance and viewing 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 , VIZ[...]

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    2 4 Con trols and Connections Right Side P anel Right Side Panel Power Menu Channel Up Volume Up Input Channel Down Volume Down Power: T ur n the TV on or off. Menu: Display on-screen menu. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. V olume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TVs audio. Input: Change the input device. With each press of the[...]

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    2 5 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Bluetooth Remote Control Power/Standby: T ur n the TV on or off. Info: Display the Info Window . Arrow: Navigate the on-scr een menu and episode guide. OK: Select highlighted menu option. Menu: Display the on-screen menu. Exit: Close the on-screen menu. Back: Go to the previous on-scr een menu options. [...]

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    6 2 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Remote Control (Slide Out) QWERTY Keypad Arrow VIA Shortcuts Remote Control (Slide Out) Arrow: Navigate the on-scr een menu. QWERTY Keypad: Enter letters and numbers. T o enter a capital letter , hold down the SHIFT key while pressing the letter . T o enter one of the numbers or characters printed in bl[...]

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    2 7 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Rear P anel Rear Panel HDMI (2,3,4) PC AUDIO HDMI (BEST) USB 2 USB 1 AUDIO OUT 3 4 2 1 ARC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI 1 (ARC) PC Audio In USB (1,2) Optical Audio Out 3.5mm Audio Out Component/Composite RGB PC Ethernet COMPONENT (BETTER) Pb/Cb Pr/Cr LR DTV/TV ETHERNET RGB PC Y/V COMPOSITE [GOOD] RF/Coaxial E[...]

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    3 8 Y our HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVDorBlu-Rayplayer • Videogameconsole • Cablebox • Externalantenna • Orotherdevice Before Y ou Begin T o connect a device to the HDTV : 1. V erify that the device has one of the following types of video ports available: RequiredDev[...]

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    3 9 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR Select One: OR OR OR OR BETTER GOOD BEST HDMI RF / C OAXIAL RGB C OMPONENT C OMPOSITE AV DIGITAL DIGITAL / ANAL OG ANAL OG ANAL OG ANAL OG DeviceConnectionChart Select one oftheconnectiontypes.  Usethecable(s)showntoconnect  theTVtoyou[...]

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    10 3 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 connecte[...]

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    4 11 The first 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 first-time setup: • Y ourTVshouldbeinstalledandthepowercordshouldbeconnected toanelectricaloutlet.See InstallingtheTV onpag[...]

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    5 12 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r[...]

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    5 13 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR Setting the Screen Aspect Ra tio The TV can display images in five differ ent modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, Panoramic, and Stretch. Each mode displays content accor ding to the content’ s original format. Original Content Format  480p/480i(4:3)  720p(16:9)  1080p/1080i?[...]

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    14 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR ChangingtheScreenAspectRatio The TV can display images in four differ ent modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, and Stretch. Each mode displays the pictur e differ ently . T o change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. 2. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the[...]

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    5 15 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR ChangingtheAppearanceofDigitalClosedCaptions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your pr eference. T o change the appearance of digital closed captions: 1. From the Closed Caption menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Digital CC Style . 2. Use the Left[...]

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    16 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 i[...]

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    5 17 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 th[...]

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    18 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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[...]

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    5 19 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 Audio and press OK . The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the set[...]

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    20 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR ResettingtheAudioSettings T o reset the audio settings to the factory default 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 Audio and press OK . The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use t[...]

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    5 21 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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. Hig[...]

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    22 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 remot[...]

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    5 23 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 hi[...]

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    24 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 .[...]

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    5 25 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR SkippingChannels After a channel scan is completed, you may find 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 bee[...]

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    26 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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[...]

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    5 27 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 Ch[...]

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    28 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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 [...]

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    5 29 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR SettingtheTimeZone T o ensure the correct time is displayed when you pr ess the INFO button, set the TV’ s time zone: T o have the TV display the corr ect 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 e[...]

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    30 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR T ur ning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. Y ou can change this setting if you prefer the logo to be of f. When the TV is off, the VIZIO logo is dimmed. This is not affected by the VIZIO Logo menu. T o turn the[...]

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    5 31 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR Using the Help Menu Y ou can use the TV’ s Help menu to: • Displaysysteminformation • ResettheTVsettings • RestoretheTVtoitsfactory defaultsettings • Getguidedsetuphelpforthetuner andnetwork DisplayingSyste[...]

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    32 5 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR 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dis[...]

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    6 33 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[...]

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    34 6 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 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. Prog[...]

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    6 35 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Photo Viewer 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 [...]

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    7 36 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[...]

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    7 37 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Adding a New App to the VIA Dock Though your TV arrives pre-loaded with featur ed VIA Apps, new Apps ar e 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 VIA Button on the r emote. 2. Highlight the WidgetGallery App by scrolli[...]

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    38 7 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Creating a New User Pr ofile T o create a new user pr ofile: 1. Press the VIA Button on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Prole 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 p[...]

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    7 39 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR Removing a User Profile T o remove a user pr ofile: 1. Press the VIA Button on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Prole 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 t[...]

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    8 40 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[...]

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    8 41 M3D420SR/M3D421SR/M3D460SR/M3D550SR Getting the Best 3D Picture For the best 3D viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you install the TV with the viewing distance and viewing 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[...]

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    A 42 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[...]

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    A 43 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 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 (com[...]

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    B 44 M3D420SR M3D421SR M3D460SR M3D550SR Screen Size: 42” Class 46” Class 55” Class Diagonal Viewable: 42.00” 46.00” 54.64” Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 39.88 x 26.52 x 9.56” 39.88 x 24.99 x 1.23” 43.35 x 28.19 x 10.23” 43.35 x 26.81 x 1.23” 51.18 x 32.61 x 11.22” 51.18 x 31.25 x 1.59” W eight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 34.64 l[...]

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    B 45 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR M3D420SR M3D421SR M3D460SR M3D550SR OSD Languages: English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French Audio Outputs: Optical, 3.5mm Stereo Optical, 3.5mm Stereo Optical, 3.5mm Stereo Number of Speakers: 222 W atts/Channel: 10W 10W 10W Subwoofer: No Y es - 15W Y es - 15W Simulate[...]

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    C 46 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[...]

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    D 47 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[...]

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    48 D M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 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[...]

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    D 49 M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 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, pr oducts or services purchased, that is gather ed periodically to f[...]

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    50 D M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V ARY BY JURISDICTION. 11. Disclaimer of W arranties. YOU EXPRESSL Y ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THA T USE OF THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SER VICES (AS DEFINED ABOVE) IS A T YOUR SOLE RISK AND THA T THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SA TISF ACTORY QUALITY , PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFF[...]

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