Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M420SV Vizio
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M420S V / M 470SV / M550S V use r manual EDGE LIT RAZ OR LED ™ L CD HD T V wITH VIZIO InTERnE T Apps ®.
Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product qualies for ENERGY ST AR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved.
T able of Con ten ts Installing the TV ....................................................................... 1 Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 1 Installing the TV ..........................
M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Resetting the TV Settings .................................................................... 28 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ...................................... 29 Using Guided Setup ......................
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.
M420SV/M470SV/M550SV torainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormallyorhasbeendr opped. • Unplugthepowercordbefor ecleaningyourTV .
M420SV/M470SV/M550SV • Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextensioncords.Overloadingcan resultinr eorelectricshock. • ThewallsocketshouldbeinstallednearyourTVandeasilyaccessible.
M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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.
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 .
2 1 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Installing the TV on a W all T o 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 M550SV Screw Size: M6 M6 M8 Screw Length: 10mm 10mm 10mm Screw Pitch: 1.
2 3 AC IN: Connect included power cable. RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer . PC Audio In: Connect 3.5mm connector from computer . Ethernet: Connect ether net cable fr om home network. Component: Connect component video/audio device. Cable/Antenna: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable or antenna.
4 2 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Rear P anel Buttons Rear Panel Buttons Power Menu Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Power: T ur n the TV on or of f. Menu: Display on-screen menu. Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. V olume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TVs audio.
2 5 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Power/Standby: T ur n the TV on or of f. Input: Change the input device. A/V Controls: Contr ol external device (Blu-Ray or DVD player). Info: Display the Info Window . See Using the Info Win- dow on page 30. CC (Closed: Captioning) Open the CC Menu.
6 2 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV VIA Shortcut Buttons VIA Shortcut Buttons Move/Delete App from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (when VIA Sidebar is open) View Settings for Active VIA A pp Exit App/Exit VIA Dock Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover .
3 7 Connecting Y our Devic es Y our HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVDorBlu-Rayplayer • Videogameconsole • Cablebox • Externalantenna • Orotherdevice Before Y ou Begin T o connect a device to the HDTV : 1.
8 3 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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 DeviceConnectionChart Selectoneoftheconnectiontypes. Usethecable(s)showntoconnect theTVtoyourdevice.
3 9 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Setting Up Y our Network Connection Y our TV is internet-ready , and can be connected to your home network in two ways: • Wired,usingtheRJ45(ether.
4 10 Completing the F irst -Time Setup 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 ourTVshouldbeinstalledandthepowercordshouldbeconnected toanelectricaloutlet.
5 11 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 .
12 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Setting the Screen Aspect Ra tio The TV can display images in five differ ent modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic, and Stretch.
5 13 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio The TV can display images in four differ ent modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, and Panoramic. Each mode displays the picture dif ferently . T o change the screen aspect ratio: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote.
14 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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 .
5 15 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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.
16 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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 .
5 17 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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 .
18 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) F eature The PIP feature on your TV allows you to view content fr om two differ ent inputs at once. When PIP is on, a second input will display in an inset window , and the main input will display on the full screen.
5 19 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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 .
20 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Changing the TV Settings Using the settings menu, you can: • Changetheinputsource • Adjusttheaudiosettings • SetuptheTV.
5 21 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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.
22 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Scanning for Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. A channel scan may also be necessary when the TV has been moved to an area wher e differ ent free-to-air br oadcast television channels are available.
5 23 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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.
24 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Using the Parental Contr ols The TV’ s parental contr ols allow you to prevent the TV fr om displaying certain channels or programs without a passwor d. Accessing the Parental Contr ols Menu T o access the Parental Contr ols menu: 1.
5 25 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating A channel may sometimes broadcast pr ograms that are meant for childr en, and at other times broadcast pr ograms that are meant for matur e audiences.
26 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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”.
5 27 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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 correct time, you must be connected to the internet via an Ether net cable or a wir eless network.
28 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV T ur ning the VIZIO Logo On or Of f 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 will be a dim orange color .
5 29 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV 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.
30 5 M420SV/M470SV/M550SV Using the Digital Episode Guide Y our TV features an on-scr een digital episode guide. This guide displays program information broadcast by over -the-air digital television stations as well as the current time and date.
6 31 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 of f. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV .
32 6 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 .
6 33 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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.
7 34 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.
7 35 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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 VB utton on the r emote.
36 7 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Creating a New User Pr ofile T o create a new user pr ofile: 1. Press the VB utton on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Prole 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.
7 37 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV Removing a User Profile T o remove a user pr ofile: 1. Press the VB utton on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Prole 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.
A 38 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.
A 39 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV 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.
B 40 M420SV M470SV M550SV Screen Size: 42” Class 47” Class 55” Class Diagonal Viewable: 42.02” 46.96” 54.64” Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: 39.38 x 27.18 x 9.04” 39.38 x 25.02 x 2.00” 43.71 x 29.75 x 9.67” 43.71 x 27.45 x 2.00” 50.
B 41 M420SV / M470SV / M550SV M420SV M470SV M550SV W atts/Channel 10W 10W 15W Simulated Surround: SRS StudioSound SRS StudioSound SRS StudioSound Ambient Light Sensor: Ye s Ye s Ye s Certications/Compliance: Ener gy Star CSA-US FCC Class B HDMI v1.
C 42 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.
D 43 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.
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