VIZIO QUICK START GUIDE Models: M501d-A2, M551d-A2, & M651d-A2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent • your TV from being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your TV.
You may experience discomfort while watching 3D content. You 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 take a break for at least thirty minutes before resuming. If the symptoms are severe or continue even after you have stopped watching 3D content, consult a doctor. Take care to monitor children’s watching of 3D content.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS INPUT LIST MENU EXIT INFO BACK GUIDE VOL CH 3D 1 VIZIO LED HDTV with Stand This Quick Start Guide 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER 0 Remote Control and Batteries 4 x M5 14mm Phillips Screws Theater 3D Glasses Glasses may vary slightly from those shown.
INSTALLING THE BASE 1 It is recommended that two people take part in the base installation. Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft surface, such as a blanket. Align the Neck piece with the Base. Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten the four(4) included M5 x 14mm Phillips screws into the holes on the bottom of the Base.
2 Align the Stand with the back of the TV. Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten the four(4) included M6 x 18mm Phillips screws into the holes on the back of the TV. When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level surface.
USING THE REMOTE INPUT Change the currently-displayed input. APP LAUNCHER Quickly launch the pictured app. POWER Turn TV on or off. INPUT A/V CONTROLS Control USB media player. MENU Display the on-screen menu. LIST EXIT Close the on-screen menu. MENU EXIT INFO ARROW Navigate the on-screen menu. OK Select the highlighted option. BACK Go to the previous on-screen menu. VOLUME UP/DOWN Increase or decrease loudness of the audio. MUTE Turn the audio off or on. WIDE Change the display mode.
FIRST-TIME SETUP 1 2 Back of TV Ethernet Cable Connect the power cord to the back of the TV. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Coaxial Cable If you have an external antenna, cable connection extending from a wall outlet, or a cable box, connect it to the TV with a RF/ Coaxial Cable. If you have a high-speed Internet connection, connect an Ethernet cable from your modem/ router to the back of the TV as shown.
3 4 Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the back cover and sliding away from the remote. Insert the included batteries. Gently slide the battery cover back into place. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power Button on the remote. The Setup App is displayed. Use the Arrow Buttons on the remote to highlight Home Use and press OK.
5 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to select your preferred language and country and press OK. 6 Press and Hold the red Record button and green hot key button for 5 seconds to pair the Wi-Fi Direct remote. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to highlight Begin Activation and press OK. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the First-time setup.
VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN USER MANUAL 1 2 INPUT LIST MENU EXIT INFO VIZIO MENU Button TV SETTINGS Picture Wide Zoom Normal Exit 2D 3D Audio Timers Network Tuner BACK GUIDE CC Closed Captions Devices ABC System VOL CH Guided Setup User Manual 3D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER 0 Press the MENU Button on the Remote Control to display the TV SETTINGS menu. User Manual Input Wide CC Sleep Timer Picture Audio Network Settings Help Highlight User Manual and press OK.
USER MANUAL LCD HDTV WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS® USE YOUR REMOTE PAGE NUMBER 1 OF 53 To skip to page, use Number Pad, Open TV Menu then press OK.
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES Red Red White White Red Blue Yellow Match colored connectors to colored ports.
Choose ONE connection type for each device. (Cables are not included.) AV CABLE GOOD • ANALOG • VIDEO (480i)* • STEREO AUDIO Commonly-Connected Devices: Red White Yellow Match colored connectors to colored ports.
CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET WITH WIFI 1 2 If you have already set up a wireless connection during the first-time setup, you can skip this section. To connect to a wireless network you will need: Press the MENU Button to display the TV Settings menu. Use the Arrow Buttons to highlight Guided Setup and press OK. The GUIDED SETUP menu is displayed. Highlight Network Setup and press OK. The Network Setup guide is displayed.
3 Highlight the name of your wireless network (this is the network’s SSID) and press OK. If you do not see your SSID, you will need to enter it manually. For more information, see the TV’s User Manual. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your network’s password, then highlight Connect and press OK. If you are having trouble connecting to your network, check your router placement.
HOW TO VIEW 3D A. B. You will need: VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses C. 3D-ready Player + Media* 3D-ready HDMI cable* (Blu-ray™, Game Console, etc.) For the best 3D experience, try to view the TV straight-on, as shown here. Do not view the TV at an extreme angle, as some of the 3D effect will be lost. Sit at least 8 feet from the TV. t ee 8F A. C. B.
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HELP TOPICS • How do I return to the Setup App? There is a picture, but there is no sound. • • • • The on-screen menu has guided setup. Press MENU, then select Guided Setup. Select the type of setup you need and press OK. The Setup App will begin. To reset the TV to factory defaults, press MENU > System > Reset & Admin > Reset TV to Factory Defaults. Enter your parental passcode then select Reset. Remember that all of your settings will be lost! Press the VOLUME UP button on the remote.
LEGAL / COMPLIANCE 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only. VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser 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 Product covered by this warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion.
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