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VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 1 www .VIZIO .com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO M47 0NV/M550NV te levision purchase. To ge t the most out of your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making a ny adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience many year s of enjoymen[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 2 www .VIZIO .com Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent y our HDTV from being damaged, the follo wing rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintena nce of your HDTV. Read [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 3 www .VIZIO .com  The wall socket should be i nstalled near your HDTV and easily accessible.  Only power of the marked voltage can be us ed for your HDTV. Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or ele ctric shock  Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 4 www .VIZIO .com Television Antenna C onnection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding 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 electri cally grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges an d static charge[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 5 www .VIZIO .com Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcas ting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through a n antenna will need [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 6 www .VIZIO .com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. ................... 2 Television Antenna C onnection Pr otection ....................................................................................... [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 7 www .VIZIO .com Using Optica l (S/PDIF) ......................................................................................................... ................... 28 Connecting a Computer.......................................................................................................... .[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 8 www .VIZIO .com Audio Troubl eshooting .......................................................................................................... ............... 54 Bluetooth Troubl eshooting ...................................................................................................... ............. 54 VIZI[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 9 www .VIZIO .com Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying acce ssories are ca refully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. After you have opened the carton, chec k that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 10 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 1 Setting Up Y our HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV  The power consumption of your HDTV is about 163 W (AVG). o Use the included powe r cord. o When an extension cord is required, use one with the corre ct power rating. The 3- pronged cord must be grou nded and the groundin g featur[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 11 www .VIZIO .com Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. Write down the serial num ber located on the back of your HDTV in the space prov ided on page 1 to have it handy if you need to[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 12 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 2 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel 1. POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT— The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. 2. Remote Control Sensor —Point the re mote control directly at this window on the lower left corne r of your HDTV for the best response to t[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 13 www .VIZIO .com Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1, 2, and 3 —Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box throu gh this all digital connector. There is an additional HDMI con nector on the side. 2. ETHERNET— Connect an Ethernet cab le to access the In ternet. Set up the In[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 14 www .VIZIO .com Side Panel Connections 1. USB :  Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view picture s.  Service port for use by a pr ofessional service te chnician. 2. HDMI SIDE— Connect di gital video devices such a s a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. There a re additiona[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 15 www .VIZIO .com Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT —Press to cycle through the vari ous devices conne cted to your TV (called Inputs). You can name your inputs when you set them up during the HDTV Settings App . The inputs cycle in the followin g sequence: TV, AV (Composite) , COMP[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 16 www .VIZIO .com PIP —Press to activate the picture-in-picture feature. The screen will display the sub-screen in the corner over the main screen. Press it again to disp lay the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. —(DASH) —Press to insert a dash between the main and s ub-channels. For example, digital chann[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 17 www .VIZIO .com Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on your TV will help you set up your various devices that are connected to your HDTV, so that you can use your VIZIO remote control for all of your device s. You can also set up your device s by accessing [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 18 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays wh en you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to ea sily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert batteries into the remote control. 2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on you[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 19 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wirele[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 20 www .VIZIO .com Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is chan ged or when you press GUIDE , an information hea der is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Press GUIDE again to display more information about the program and sche dule.[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 21 www .VIZIO .com Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to launch the Sidebar. The Sidebar contents vary by App. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to scroll through all of the Apps in the VIA Dock . Press OK to open an App. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Ap[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 22 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection S hould I Use? You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basi c connection to the most advanced for digital display s. Based on your Home Theater configurati on, you can decide which option is the right one[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 23 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Your Cabl e or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital in terface should be conne cted using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certifi ed HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 24 www .VIZIO .com Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. Connect the Component cables (gree n, blue, and red) from your Cable/Satellite box to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white a nd red) from your Set Top Box to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 25 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) DVD players that have a HDMI digita l interface should be conne cted using HDMI for optimal results. To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cabl e. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Visit www.VIZIO.co[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 26 www .VIZIO .com Using Component Video (Better) 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Component cable (gre en, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on your HDTV . 3. Connect the audio cables (white a nd red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 27 www .VIZIO .com Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard or Digital TV 1. Turn off the power to your HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your anten na or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA co nnector on your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to your HDTV. 4. S[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 28 www .VIZIO .com Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cabl e (white and red connectors), co nnect the cable to the audio input conne ctors on the Receiver/Amp and conne ct the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connector[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 29 www .VIZIO .com COMPUTER COMPUTER Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) 1. Set computer to a resolution supported b y your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on page 61). If your computer supports it, we reco mmend 1920x1080. 2. Turn off the power to your HDTV and co mputer. 3. Connect the RGB (VGA) cable[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 30 www .VIZIO .com Ethernet Connection The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to ac cess the Interne t. Your HDTV also has 802 .11n single- band wireless, so you can conne ct your TV through y our wireless home netwo rk. A wired connection can sometimes deliver a more consistent conne ction depending on the condi[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 31 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content righ t to your HDT V! When you press the VIA button on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your screen with a selection of different Apps that let you watch movies, TV shows, list[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 32 www .VIZIO .com Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV scre en, giving you the convenienc e of on-demand movies, TV shows, so cial networking, musi c, photos, news, we ather and more at the push of the VIA button. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your remote control to na[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 33 www .VIZIO .com Deleting Apps 1. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the App you want or delete, and then press the Yello w button. 3. Press the Red button to delete the App. 4. A message will appear asking if you want to permane ntly delete it. Press the Red button to delete the [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 34 www .VIZIO .com Switching Profiles 1. Press the VIA button. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the Profile App , and then press OK . 3. Press ▼ to select Sw i tc h Profile , and then press OK . 4. Press ▼ to select the profile you want to switch to, then press OK . The Profile loads and the VIA Dock appears with th[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 35 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the side of the TV can control all the function settings. Th e OSD allows you to adjust contra st, brightness and othe r settings. T he TV will save changes made t[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 36 www .VIZIO .com Input Menu Select the Input Source fo r your HDTV. Choose from TV , AV (Composite), Comp (Co mponent), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI Side, and RGB (VGA). Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the screen. As you select an option, you will see the scre en adjusting to the different sizes. The o[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 37 www .VIZIO .com CC (Closed Caption) Menu Adjust clos ed caption options . Analog Closed Caption The CC feature is available when watchi ng regular analog TV. Select from Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4 . Closed Caption for regular TV is us ually CC1 or CC2 . Digital Closed Caption The CC feature is a[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 38 www .VIZIO .com Picture Picture Mode Choose from Standard, Movie, Game , Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, and Custom . Each input (i.e. HDMI, COMP, etc) remembers the cu stom setting you created. Backlight The backlight level adjust s the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the pict[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 39 www .VIZIO .com Advanced Picture To select the options in the Advanced Pi cture sub-menu, press OK . A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions av ailable for fine tuning of the picture.  Smooth Motion Effect The Smooth Motion TM Effect option activates Motion Estimation/Motio[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 40 www .VIZIO .com Audio Adjust audio options including bala nce, equalizer, and advan ced audio settings. Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right. Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the mo[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 41 www .VIZIO .com Bluetooth Audio Turn Bluetooth audio On or Off. Bluetooth Audio enabl es or disables the output of sound to yo ur Bluetooth receiver, such as a Bluetooth headphon e. Equalizer Settings To select the options in the Equalizer Settings su b-menu, press OK . A new menu will be display[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 42 www .VIZIO .com Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missing from the auto search, you can do a partial channel search to look for channels in a cert ain channel range again. Select to scan for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels, and then sele ct From Channel , To Channel and then sele [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 43 www .VIZIO .com Device Setup This feature allows you to add devices to your HDTV and control them with your VIZIO remote control. This feature was also available duri ng the initial Setup App . Note: The feature is not available in TV mode. On ce the input source is changed from TV to the selecte[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 44 www .VIZIO .com Parental Controls If you want to restrict certain channel a nd program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Controls. Selected pro grams, movies and channels can then be mad e available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV. To select the options i[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 45 www .VIZIO .com USA-Movie Note: When Rating Ena ble is OFF , USA-Movie Rating adjustments are not enabled. Press OK to block (locked) or allow (unlocked ) channels by the following US Movie ratings: G – General audience PG – Parental guidance su ggested PG-13 – Recommended for child ren 13 [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 46 www .VIZIO .com Change PIN (Password) Enter a new, 4-digit password using the numbe r buttons on the remote cont rol. Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly. Note: Make sure you write down and store the ne w passwo rd in a secure place. The Reset Lo cks feature does NOT reset the password. RESE[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 47 www .VIZIO .com PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictur es at the same time. One picture is displaye d as the full screen (main screen) and the ot her picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen). Note: PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in Pare ntal[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 48 www .VIZIO .com Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your network connection using the Setup App . If you did not do this or if your setup has cha nged, you can do this from the Network menu. The Ethernet function on your HDTV is used to access the Internet. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireles[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 49 www .VIZIO .com More Access Points Select this option to show more wireless networks in the list. Select this option to refresh the list of available wireless networks. Manual Setup Warning : unless you are an advanced u ser and are comfortable with wired a nd wireless networks, do not adjust the[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 50 www .VIZIO .com Help Menu System Info Display the technical information includi ng model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and resolution. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory default. A scree n will come up to confirm your selection or to ca ncel it. Press Left or [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 51 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 9 Maintenance and T roubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Remove the power adapter cable from t he TV. 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral clean er to clean the TV and remote control. VIZIO recommends using an HDTV cleaning solution which can [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 52 www .VIZIO .com Issue Solution Power is ON but there is no image on the screen / Black screen  Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white).  Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output of your external device.  Insure that the external device is powered ON  Adj[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 53 www .VIZIO .com Issue Solution Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top o r side of the image  Go to the Wide menu in HDTV Settings to view the available aspect modes  Check the video settings of your ext ernal device.  If using the RGB input (Computer), a su[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 54 www .VIZIO .com Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio  Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control or side of the TV.  Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON.  Check the MTS Audio settings in the Tune r menu to insure they are set to Stereo/English . ( TV input only )  [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 55 www .VIZIO .com Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not wor k  Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only).  Remove any obstacles bet ween the remote control and the remote sensor (IR mode only).  Replace dead batteri[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 56 www .VIZIO .com Media Viewer Troubleshooting Issue Solution USB device is not recognized.  Make sure the devic e is correctly inserted.  Make sure the device is FAT or FAT32  Make sure it contains the supported files. Image or sound is interrupted or distorted.  Make sure the device is correctly insert[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 57 www .VIZIO .com Compliance Caution: Always use a power cabl e that is properl y grounded. Use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA : UL Canada : CSA Germany : VDE UK : BASE/BS Japan : Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tes[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 58 www .VIZIO .com Chapter 10 Specifications Product specification s may change without notice or obligation. M470NV Specifications Panel 46.96” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixe ls Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.5415mm (H) x 0.5415mm (H) Display Compatibilit y 1080P (FHDTV) Colors 1.06 billion @ 10 bit [...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 59 www .VIZIO .com Non-Operating T emperature: -20°C~50°C, Rela tive Humidity: 10~70%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft Dimensions 47.99” W x 29.87” H x 9. 45” D with stand; 47.99” W x 27.35” H x 1.93” D without stand 1219.1 x 758.6 x 240 mm with stand; 1219.1 x 694.7 x 49 mm without stand Net We[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 60 www .VIZIO .com Power Input IEC Connector for direct power line connecti on Voltage Range 100~240 Vac at 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 125W (Avg), 0.37W standby Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: 5°C~ 35°C, Relative Humidit y: 20~80%, Altitude: 0~14,000 ft Non-Operating T emperature: -20°C~50°C, Rela[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 61 www .VIZIO .com Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’ s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). See the table below for the factory preset reso[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 62 www .VIZIO .com W arranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRA NTY ON PARTS AND LABOR (Covers units purchased as new in United St ates and Puerto Rico Only) VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purch aser of its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninet[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual Version 3/11/2010 63 www .VIZIO .com Index 16:9 .......................................................................... 36 4:3 ............................................................................ 36 Accessori es ................................................................ 9 Adjustments Advanc ed ......[...]

VIZIO M470NV/M550NV User Manual 64 www .VIZIO .com Canadian Englis h Rati ng ...................................... 45 Canadian French Rating ......................................45 Change the Pa ssword .......................................... 46 Channel Bl ock ...................................................... 44 Rating En able ............[...]