Vizio M3D550KDE User's Guide

USERGUIDEINSTALLING YOUR NEW TVCONTROLS & CONNECTIONSCONNECTING YOUR DEVICESUSING THE ON-SCREEN MENUUSING THE USB MEDIA PLAYERUSING VIZIO INTERNET

3Installing the TVINSPECTING THE PACKAGE CONTENTSBefore installing your new TV, take a moment to inspect the package contents. Use the images below to

14Size: M6 x 10mmTo install the TV stand:1. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the

15Installing the TV on a WallTo mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the information below to find the appropriate mount for yo

26Controls and ConnectionsREAR PANELRear PanelEthernet - Connect ethernet cable from home network.Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellit

27MENUSide PanelSIDE PANELPOWER - Turn TV off or on.MENU - Open the on-screen menu.CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel.VOLUME UP/DOWN - Increase or d

28FRONT PANELFront PanelREMOTE SENSOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.

29REMOTE CONTROL - FRONT (MODEL M3D470KDE)Remote Control3DINPUT Change the currently-displayed input.ARROW Navigate the on-screen menu.EXIT Close the

210REMOTE CONTROL - BACK (MODEL M3D470KDE)Remote Control - BackARROW Navigate the on-screen menu.SHIFT Press and hold while pressing another key to en

211REMOTE CONTROL - FRONT (MODEL M3D550KDE)Remote ControlINPUT Change the currently-displayed input.ARROW Navigate the on-screen menu.EXIT Close the

212REMOTE CONTROL - KEYBOARD (MODEL M3D550KDE)Remote Control - BackSLIDE OUT REMOTEARROW Navigate the on-screen menu.SHIFT Press and hold while pressi

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213M3D550KDEReplacing the Batteries3DAAA BATTERYAAA BATTERYAAA BATTERYAAA BATTERYM3D470KDE1. Remove the battery cover.2. Insert two batteries into t

314Connecting Your DevicesCONNECTING A DEVICECONNECTING A DEVICEBESTHDMI CABLE• DIGITAL • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • HD AUDIOGOODAV CABLE• ANALOG • VIDEO (48

315CONNECTING A PCCONNECTING A PCRGB Cable (For Video)3.5mm Cable (For Audio)Your TV can be used to display output from a personal computer.To use you

316CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICEHome Audio ReceiverVIZIO Sound BarCONNECTING AUDIO DEVICEYour TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver

317CONNECTING TO A WIRED NETWORKCONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORKYour TV is internet-ready. It can be connected to your home network with a Wired or Wireless

418Completing the First-Time SetupThe first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV re

519Using the On-Screen MenuYour TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote. You can al

520NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENUTo open the on-screen menu, press the MENU/OK button on the remote. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu option,

521CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIOThe TV can display images in four different modes: Wide, Zoom, Normal, and Stretch. Each mode displays the picture

522Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed CaptionsDigital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. To change the appearance o

WelcomeTHANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VIZIOAnd congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV.To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions

523ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGSYour TV display can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.To adjust the picture settings:1. Pr

524Adjusting the Advanced Picture SettingsTo adjust the advanced picture settings:1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow buttons on the rem

525Adjusting the Color TemperatureAdjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white areas of the picture.To adjust

526Resetting the Picture Settings To reset the picture settings to the factory default settings:1. From the Picture Settings menu, use the Arrow butt

527Adjusting the Advanced Audio SettingsTo adjust the advanced audio settings:1. From the Audio Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Adv

528Resetting the Audio SettingsTo reset the audio settings to the factory default settings:1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu

529To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast:1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is di

530Testing Your Network ConnectionTo test your network connection:1. From the Network Connection menu, highlight Test Connection and press OK.2. The

531Setting the Tuner ModeIf you are using a device that is connected to the RF input, such as an external antenna or cable TV connection, you must set

532To add a single new analog channel:1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK. The Add Analog Channel menu is disp

contact your dealer.• When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into your TV. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord.• T

533Changing the Audio LanguageSome digital free-to-air and cable channels broadcast programs in more than one language. The TV’s MTS (Multichannel Tel

534Enabling or Disabling Program RatingsTo manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program Rating feature.To enable or dis

535select On.6. When you are finished adjusting the rating level blocks, press the EXIT button on the remote.Changing the Parental Control PasscodeIf

536Changing the On-Screen Menu LanguageYour TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages.To change the on-screen menu language:1. Press t

537Adjusting the CEC SettingsThe CEC function on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional

538Displaying System InformationTo display a summary of the TV settings:7. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.8. U

539Using Guided SetupThe TV’s Setup App can be used to easily set up the TV tuner or to connect the TV with your network.To access guided setup:1. Pr

540USING THE INFO WINDOWThe Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote:• Press the INFO or GUIDE button one time

641Using the USB Media PlayerUSING THE USB MEDIA PLAYERThe USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music or photo

642Album Art If included on the USB thumb drive and associated with your music, the album art will display here.Folder Contents/Playlist This area di

cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of your TV may cause fire or electric shock.• Do not install your TV in an area wi

643Folder ContentsThis area displays the contents of the currently selected folder. You can browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the

744Using VIZIO Internet AppsVIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your TV. VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to w

745Adding a New App to the VIA DockThough your TV arrives pre-loaded with featured VIA Apps, new Apps are continually being added to the Widget Galler

746Answer menu is displayed.11. Enter your security answer using the QWERTY Keyboard and press OK. The Create Profile menu is displayed.12. Highlight D

747Removing a User ProfileTo remove a user profile:1. Press the V Button on the remote.2. Highlight the Profile App by scrolling left and right using t

848How to View 3DHOW THEATER 3D WORKSBecause our eyes have space between them, when we look around, we see two slightly different pictures. We never n

849GETTING THE BEST 3D PICTUREFor the best 3D viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you install the TV with the viewing distance and viewing angle

A50Troubleshooting & Technical SupportDO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?LET US HELP!YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORTPhone:Email:Web:(877) 878-

A51The TV displays “No Signal.”• Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source.• If you are using cable TV, satell

A52The image quality is not good.• For the best image quality, view high-definition programs using digital sources. Connect your devices with HDMI cab

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR VIEWING 3D CONTENTYou may experience discomfort while watching 3D content. You may feel symptoms of eye strain, visi

B53SpecificationsM3D470KDE M3D550KDEScreen Size: 47” Class 55” ClassViewable Area: 46.96” 54.64”Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand:43.00 x 28.28 x 10.24”4

B54M3D470KDE M3D550KDEOSD Language: English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, FrenchAmbient Light Sensor: Yes YesRemote Control Model:XRT303 VUR103DC

C55Limited WarrantyON PARTS AND LABORCovers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. VIZIO provides a warranty to the original pu

D56Legal & ComplianceFCC Class B Radio Interference StatementNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

D57VIZIO Internet Applications DisclaimerVIZIO Internet Applications (“VIA”) affords the opportunity to access third party Internet product offerings

D58related information, including but not limited to information about your use of the VIZIO Software, the VIA Services, content viewed and attached p

D59AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY BY JURISDICTION.11. Disclaimer of Warranties. YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE VIZ

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TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTIONIf an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna

Table of Contents1Installing the TV .... 3Inspecting the Package Contents ...

2Resetting the Content Locks ............ 35Changing the Names of the Inputs .........35Changi