Vizio M420SV User manual

Brand: Vizio

Model: M420SV

Category: LCD TVs

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

M420SV / M470SV / M550SV

user manual

EDGE LIT RAZOR LED

™

LCD HDTV

wITH VIZIO InTERnET Apps

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

This product qualies for ENERGY STAR 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 features will increase

power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary

to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.

SRS StudioSound HD is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

StudioSound HD technology is incorporated under license

from SRS Labs, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

Table of Contents

Installing the TV .......................................................................1

Inspecting the Package Contents ........................................................... 1

Installing the TV ....................................................................................... 1

Installing the TV Stand ........................................................................ 1

Installing the TV on a Wall .................................................................... 2

Controls and Connections ........................................................3

Rear Panel Inputs .................................................................................... 3

Rear Panel Buttons ................................................................................. 4

Front Panel .............................................................................................. 4

Remote Control (Back) ............................................................................ 4

Remote Control ....................................................................................... 5

VIA Shortcut Buttons ........................................................................... 6

Replacing the Batteries ........................................................................ 6

Connecting Your Devices ..........................................................7

Before You Begin .................................................................................... 7

Connecting Your Devices ........................................................................ 7

Setting Up Your Network Connection ..................................................... 9

Connecting to A Wired Network .......................................................... 9

Connecting to a Wireless Network ...................................................... 9

Completing the First-Time Setup ..............................................10

Using the On-Screen Menu ...................................................... 11

Navigating the On-Screen Menu ............................................................. 11

Changing the Input Source ..................................................................... 11

Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio ............................................................. 12

Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio ...................................................... 13

Setting Up Closed Captioning ................................................................ 13

Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions ........................ 14

Activating the Sleep Timer ...................................................................... 14

Adjusting the Picture Settings ................................................................. 15

Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings ............................................ 16

Adjusting the Color Temperature ......................................................... 16

Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ............................................... 17

Resetting the Picture Settings ............................................................ 17

Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature .............................................. 18

Using the Network Connection Menu ..................................................... 18

Connecting to a Wireless Network ...................................................... 18

Changing the Advanced Network Settings .......................................... 19

Testing Your Network Connection ....................................................... 19

Changing the TV Settings ....................................................................... 20

Changing the Input Source .................................................................. 20

Adjusting the Audio Settings ............................................................... 20

Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings .............................................. 21

Resetting the Audio Settings ............................................................... 21

Setting the Tuner Mode ....................................................................... 21

Scanning for Channels ......................................................................... 22

Adding New Channels ......................................................................... 22

Skipping Channels ............................................................................... 23

Changing the Audio Language ............................................................ 23

Using the Parental Controls ................................................................. 24

Accessing the Parental Controls Menu ................................................ 24

Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings ............................................... 24

Locking and Unlocking Channels ........................................................ 24

Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating ....................................... 25

Changing the Parental Control Passcode ............................................ 25

Resetting the Content Locks ............................................................... 25

Changing the Names of the Inputs ...................................................... 26

Changing the On-Screen Menu Language .......................................... 26

Setting the Time Zone .......................................................................... 27

Adjusting the CEC Settings ................................................................. 27

Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off ........................................................ 28

Using the Help Menu .............................................................................. 28

M420SV / M470SV / M550SV

Displaying System Information ............................................................ 28

Resetting the TV Settings .................................................................... 28

Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings ...................................... 29

Using Guided Setup ............................................................................. 29

Using the Digital Episode Guide ............................................................. 30

Using the Info Window ......................................................................... 30

Using the USB Media Player .....................................................31

Using the USB Media Player ................................................................... 31

Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV .......................................... 31

Playing USB Media .............................................................................. 31

Using VIZIO Internet Apps ......................................................... 34

Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons .............................................................. 34

Using the VIA Dock ................................................................................. 34

Moving an App on the VIA Dock .......................................................... 34

Adding a New App to the VIA Dock ..................................................... 35

Removing an App from the VIA Dock .................................................. 35

Creating and Managing User Proles ..................................................... 35

Creating an Owner PIN ........................................................................ 35

Creating a New User Prole ................................................................. 36

Removing a User Prole ...................................................................... 37

Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings ......................... 37

Troubleshooting & Technical Support........................................38

The TV displays “No Signal.” ............................................................... 38

There is no power. ................................................................................ 38

The power is on, but there is no image on the screen. ........................ 38

There is no sound. ............................................................................... 38

The colors on the TV don’t look right. .................................................. 38

The buttons on the remote aren’t working. .......................................... 38

The image quality is not good. ............................................................. 38

The picture is distorted. ....................................................................... 39

The display image does not cover the entire screen. .......................... 39

The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit. ................ 39

I see “noise” or static on the screen. ................................................... 39

When I change input source, the volume changes. ............................. 39

When I change input source, the display image changes size. ........... 39

Speciﬁcations .......................................................................... 40

Limited Warranty .....................................................................42

ON PARTS AND LABOR ......................................................................... 42

Parts and Labor ................................................................................... 42

Type of Service .................................................................................... 42

Limitations and Exclusions .................................................................. 42

Personal Data ...................................................................................... 42

Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee ..................................................... 42

Legal & Compliance .................................................................43

FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ........................................ 43

Notice ................................................................................................... 43

FCC warning ........................................................................................ 43

Caution ................................................................................................. 43

Open Source Software Notice ............................................................. 43

Welcome

Thank You for Choosing VIZIO

And congratulations on your new VIZIO HDTV.

To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions before

using your product and retain them for future reference. Be sure to inspect the

package contents to ensure there are no missing or damaged parts.

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VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. These plans provide

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warranty service plan, visit www.VIZIO.com.

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M420SV/M470SV/M550SV

torainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormallyorhasbeendropped.

• UnplugthepowercordbeforecleaningyourTV.

• WhenmovingyourTVfromanareaoflowtemperaturetoanareaof

hightemperature,condensationmayforminthehousing.Waitbefore

turningonyourTVtoavoidcausingre,electricshock,orcomponent

damage.

• AdistanceofatleastthreefeetshouldbemaintainedbetweenyourTV

andanyheatsource,suchasaradiator,heater,oven,amplieretc.Do

notinstallyourTVclosetosmoke.OperatingyourTVclosetosmoke

ormoisturemaycausereorelectricshock.

• Slotsandopeningsinthebackandbottomofthecabinetareprovided

forventilation.ToensurereliableoperationofyourTVandtoprotectit

fromoverheating,besuretheseopeningsarenotblockedorcovered.

DonotplaceyourTVinabookcaseorcabinetunlessproperventilation

isprovided.

• NeverpushanyobjectintotheslotsandopeningsonyourTVcabinet.

DonotplaceanyobjectsonthetopofyourTV.Doingsocouldshort

circuitpartscausingareorelectricshock.Neverspillliquidsonyour

T V.

• YourTVshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersource

indicatedonthelabel.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpowersupplied

toyourhome,consultyourdealerorlocalpowercompany.

• DonotapplypressureorthrowobjectsatyourTV.Thismay

compromisetheintegrityofthedisplay.Themanufacturer’swarranty

doesnotcoveruserabuseorimproperinstallations.

• Thepowercordmustbereplacedwhenusingdifferentvoltagethanthe

voltagespecied.Formoreinformation,contactyourdealer.

• YourTVisequippedwithathree-prongedgroundedplug(aplugwith

athirdgroundingpin).Thisplugwilltonlyintoagroundedpower

outlet.Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouroutletdoesnotaccommodatethe

three-pronged,haveanelectricianinstallthecorrectoutlet,orusean

adaptertogroundyourTVsafely.Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeof

thegroundedplug.

• Whenconnectedtoapoweroutlet,powerisalwaysowingintoyour

TV.Tototallydisconnectpower,unplugthepowercord.

• Thelightningashwitharrowheadsymbolwithinanequilateraltriangle

isintendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceofun-isolated,dangerous

voltagewithintheinsideofyourTVthatmaybeofsufcientmagnitude

toconstituteariskofelectricshocktopersons.

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. Read the following safety instructions before

operating your TV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

• Toreducetheriskofelectricshockorcomponentdamage,switchoff

thepowerbeforeconnectingothercomponentstoyourTV.

• Readtheseinstructions.

• Keeptheseinstructions.

• Heedallwarnings.

• Followallinstructions.

• Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.

• Cleanonlywithadrycloth.

• Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththe

manufacturer’sinstructions.

• Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,

stoves,orotherapparatus(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.

• Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-type

plug.Apolarizedplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.

Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Ifthe

providedplugdoesnottintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor

replacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.

• Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinched,particularlyat

plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromthe

apparatus.

• Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.

• Use onlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracket, ortable

speciedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.

Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/

apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.

• Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlong

periodsoftime.

• Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired

whentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaswhen

thepower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledor

objectshavefallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposed



M420SV/M470SV/M550SV

• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextensioncords.Overloadingcan

resultinreorelectricshock.

• ThewallsocketshouldbeinstallednearyourTVandeasilyaccessible.

• OnlypowerofthemarkedvoltagecanbeusedforyourTV.Anyother

voltagethanthespeciedvoltagemaycausereorelectricshock.

• Donottouchthepowercordduringlightning.Toavoidelectricshock,

avoidhandlingthepowercordduringelectricalstorms.

• UnplugyourTVduringalightningstormorwhenitwillnotbeused

forlongperiodoftime.ThiswillprotectyourTVfromdamagedueto

powersurges.

• DonotattempttorepairorserviceyourTVyourself.Openingor

removingthebackcovermayexposeyoutohighvoltages,electric

shock,andotherhazards.Ifrepairisrequired,contactyourdealerand

referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.

• WARNING:KeepyourTVawayfrommoisture.DonotexposeyourTV

torainormoisture.IfwaterpenetratesintoyourTV,unplugthepower

cordandcontactyourdealer.Continuoususeinthiscasemayresultin

reorelectricshock.

• DonotuseyourTVifanyabnormalityoccurs.Ifanysmokeorodor

becomesapparent,unplugthepowercordandcontactyourdealer

immediately.DonottrytorepairyourTVyourself.

• Avoidusingdroppedordamagedappliances.IfyourTVisdropped

andthehousingisdamaged,theinternalcomponentsmayfunction

abnormally.Unplugthepowercordimmediatelyandcontactyour

dealerforrepair.ContinueduseofyourTVmaycausereorelectric

shock.

• DonotinstallyourTVinanareawithheavydustorhighhumidity.

OperatingyourTVinenvironmentswithheavydustorhighhumidity

maycausereorelectricshock.

• FollowinstructionsformovingyourTV.Ensurethatthepowercordand

anyothercablesareunpluggedbeforemovingyourTV.

• WhenunpluggingyourTV,holdtheAC/DCpoweradapter,notthe

cord.Pullingonthepowercordmaydamagethewiresinsidethecord

andcausereorelectricshock.WhenyourTVwillnotbeusedforan

extendedperiodoftime,unplugthepowercord.

• Toreduceriskofelectricshock,donottouchtheconnectorwithwet

hands.

• Insertbatteriesinaccordancewithinstructions.Incorrectpolaritiesmay

causethebatteriestoleakwhichcandamagetheremotecontrolor

injuretheoperator.Donotexposebatteriestoexcessiveheatsuchas

sunshine,reorthelike.

• Ifanyofthefollowingoccurs,contactthedealer:

-Thepowercordfailsorfrays.

-LiquidspraysoranyobjectdropsintoyourTV.

-YourTVisexposedtorainorothermoisture.

-YourTVisdroppedordamagedinanyway.

-TheperformanceofyourTVchangessubstantially.

• Thisapparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingand

noobjectsllwithliquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedonthe

apparatus.

• Themainsplugorappliancecouplerisusedasthedisconnectdevice,

thedisconnectdeviceshallremainreadilyoperable.

• CAUTION-Theseservicinginstructionsareforusebyqualiedservice

personnelonly.Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotperformany

servicingotherthanthatcontainedintheoperatinginstructionsunless

youarequaliedtodoso.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

M420SV/M470SV/M550SV

Television 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 grounded to provide

some protection against voltage surges and static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information

with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding

of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors,

location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements of the grounding electrode.

Lightning Protection

For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left

unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

Power Lines

Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could

fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is

intended to be connected to earth in the building installation.

DTV Transition Advisory

The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting was complete on June

12, 2009. Analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an

antenna now need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch

your local stations to ﬁnd out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch

to digital-only broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before

to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and

satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products.

For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as appropriate:

FCC (US Federal Communications Commission)

Web: www.fcc.gov

Phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322)

TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322)

Fax: 1-866-418-0232

E-mail: [email protected]

NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration)

Web: www.ntia.doc.gov

Phone: 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009)

List of US Television Stations: www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm

Your TV comes with a built-in tuner capable of processing digital

broadcasts. No extra converter box is needed.

Ground Clamp

Antenna Lead In Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System

(NEC ART 250, part H)

Electric Service Equipment

Installing the TV

Inspecting the Package 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.

Cleaning Cloth

Remote Control with

Batteries

User Manual and

Quick Start Guide

VIZIO LCD HDTV with Stand

Installing the TV

After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package contents you can

begin installing the TV. Your TV can be installed in two ways:

• Onaatsurface,usingtheincludedstand

• Onawall,usingaVESA-standardwallmount(notincluded)

Installing the TV Stand

Your TV includes a stand designed to support the weight of the TV and keep it

from falling over. However, the TV can still fall over if:

• Itisplacedonanuneven,unstable,ornon-levelsurface

• Itispushed,pulled,orotherwiseimproperlymoved

• IfanearthquakeoccursandtheTVisnotproperlysecured

To install the TV stand for model:

1. 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 carpet, rug, or

blanket.

Push the base into the hole on the

bottom of the TV.

2. Use a phillips-head screwdriver to

tighten the 4 screws.

PackageContents

Power CordSafety Cable

M420SV/M470SV/M550SV

Installing the TV on a Wall

To 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: 1.0mm 1.0mm 1.25mm

Hole Pattern:

200mm (V) x

400mm (H)

400mm (V) x

400mm (H)

400mm (V) x

400mm (H)

Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent injury or damage

to the TV, ask someone to help you.

Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV. After

you have determined that you have the correct mount for your TV, you can begin

the installation.

To 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 philips-head screwdriver, remove the base by loosening and

removing the screws.

4. Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following the

instructions that came with your mount.

Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the weight/load of

this TV. See

Appendix A - Speciﬁcations

for the weight of this TV.

3. Attach the plastic cover.

4. Move the TV with attached stand into

an upright position and place on a ﬂat,

level, and stable surface.

5. To ensure proper ventilation, leave at

least 1” of space between the back of

the TV and any other objects (walls,

etc).

1”

AC IN: Connect included power cable.

RGB PC: Connect RGB cable from computer.

PC Audio In: Connect 3.5mm connector from computer.

Ethernet: Connect ethernet cable from home network.

Component: Connect component video/audio device.

Cable/Antenna: Connect RF/Coaxial connector from cable or antenna.

Optical Audio Out: Connect SPDIF/Optical audio cable.

RCA Audio Out: Connect RCA audio device (soundbar, etc).

HDMI: Connect HDMI devices.

USB: Connect USB thumb drive to play music or

view photos.

Rear Panel Inputs

HDMI

BEST

HDMI

USB

Component

RGB PC

COMPONENT (BETTER)

CABLE

ANTENNA

DTV / TV

RGB PC ETHERNET

AUDIO

OPTICAL AUDIO OUT

Cable/

Antenna

RGB PC/

PC Audio In

Ethernet

Optical Audio

Out

RCA Audio Out

AC IN

Controls and Connections

M420SV / M470SV / M550SV

Rear Panel Buttons

Power

Channel Up

Channel Down

Volume Up

Volume Down

Input

Power: Turn the TV on or off.

Menu: Display on-screen menu.

Channel Up/Down: Change the channel.

Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TVs audio.

Input: Change the input device. With each press of the

button, the TV will display a different input source

Front Panel

Remote Control

Sensor

Remote Control Sensor: When using the remote, point it directly at this

sensor.

Remote Control (Back)

App ShortcutsQWERTY KeypadArrow

IMPORTANT: Do not cover this area. This is the transmitter.

Remote Control (Back)

M420SV / M470SV / M550SV

Power/Standby: Turn the TV on or off.

Input: Change the input device.

A/V Controls: Control 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. See

Setting Up Closed Cap-

tioning

on page 13.

Menu: Display the on-screen menu. See

Scanning for

Channels on page 22

Exit: Close the on-screen menu.

Arrow: Navigate the on-screen menu and episode guide.

OK: Select highlighted menu option.

Back: Go to the previous on-screen menu options.

Guide: Display the episode guide (digital channels only).

See

Using the Digital Episode Guide on page

VIA Shortcuts: Control VIZIO Internet Apps. See the

VIA Shortcut

Buttons

graphic.

Volume Up/Down: Increase or decrease the loudness of the TV’s

audio.

Channel Up/Down: Change the channel. With each press of the but-

ton, the channel will increase or decrease by one.

VIA: Start VIA Internet Apps. See

Using the VIA Dock

on page 34.

Mute: Turn the sound off or on. When mute is activated,

the TV’s audio is turned off.

Last: Return to the channel last viewed.

Number Pad: Use the number pad to manually enter a channel.

Dash (-): Use with number pad to manually enter a digital

sub-channel. (For example, 18-4 or 18-5.)

Wide: Switch between display modes.

Remote Control

Power/Standby

A/V Controls

Info

Arrow

Channel

Up/Down

Last

Number Pad

Wide

Mute

Volume

Up/Down

Exit

Input

GuideBack

V Button

Dash (-)

VIA Shortcuts

App Launcher

Battery Compartment

Remote Control

M420SV / M470SV / M550SV

VIA Shortcut Buttons

Move/Delete App from VIA Dock

Change Screen Size

(when VIA Sidebar is open)

View Settings for Active VIA App

Exit App/Exit VIA Dock

Replacing the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert two AAA batteries into the

remote control. Make sure that the (+)

and (-) symbols on the batteries match

the (+) and (-) symbols inside the

battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

• Use only good quality batteries.

• Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage

that may cause a ﬁre or result in injury.

• Dispose of old or dead batteries in accordance with local hazardous

waste regulations.

• Keep batteries away from children and pets.

Connecting Your Devices

Your 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 You Begin

To connect a device to the HDTV:

1. Verify that the device has one of the following types of video ports

available:

RequiredDevicePorts

HDMI RGB

RF/AntennaComponent

CompositeAV

2. Ensure the TV has a matching port available.

3. Ensure you have a cable that matches the available port. For example, if

you are connecting a Blu-ray player with an HDMI port, be sure you have

an HDMI cable.

Connecting Your Devices

Once you have determined the best available connection type on both your

device and the TV, ensure you have the corresponding cable.

To connect a device to the TV:

1. Ensure both the TV and your device are off.

2. Connect the device and the TV. Use the best available connection. See the

Device Connection Chart on the next page.

Ensure each end of the cable is securely connected.

3. Turn the TV on by pressing the Power/Standby button on the remote.

4. Turn your device on.

5. When you are ready to use your newly connected device, press the INPUT

button on the remote and select the connection type (HDMI, RGB, etc) from

the on-screen menu. Press OK.

6. Check the list of devices/connection types below for special instructions:

• CableTV(withoutcablebox/directlyfromwall)

Performachannelscan.

ScanningforChannels

onpage22

• RGB

MakesurethedesktopresolutiononthePCissetto1920x1080.Set

theScreenModetoNormal.

• DVDPlayerwithDVI

Connectleft(white)andright(red)audiocablestotheLandRports

nexttotheHDMIportsontheTV.

M420SV/M470SV/M550SV

Select One:

BETTER

GOOD

BEST

HDMI

RF/

COAXIAL

RGB

COMPONENT

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL

DIGITAL /

ANALOG

DeviceConnectionChart

Selectoneoftheconnectiontypes.



Usethecable(s)showntoconnect

theTVtoyourdevice.

M420SV/M470SV/M550SV

Setting Up Your Network Connection

Your 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 connected to your home network and the Internet, you can use

VIA apps to deliver popular online content to your TV.

ConnectingtoAWiredNetwork

To connect to a wired network:

1. Ensure you have:

• AnethernetcablelongenoughtoreachyourTV

• Arouterormodemwithanavailableethernetport

• Ahigh-speedinternetconnection

2. Connect your ethernet cable to the router and to the ethernet port on the

back of the TV.

3. Use the Guided Network Setup to conﬁgure the TV. See

Using Guided

Setup on page 29.

ConnectingtoaWirelessNetwork

To connect to a wireless network:

1. Ensure you have:

• Arouterbroadcastingahigh-speedwirelesssignal(wireless-n

recommended)

• Ahigh-speedinternetconnection

2. Use the Guided Network Setup to conﬁgure the TV. See

Using Guided

Setup on page 29.

Completing the First-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:

• YourTVshouldbeinstalledandthepowercordshouldbeconnected

toanelectricaloutlet.See

InstallingtheTV

onpage1.

• Yourdevicesshouldbeconnected.See

ConnectingYourDevices

on

page7.

• Ifyouhaveawirelessnetwork,havethenetworkkeyready.

• Ifyouareconnectingtoyournetworkwithanethernetcable,connect

ittotheethernetportontheTV.See

SettingUpYourNetwork

Connection

onpage9.

To complete the ﬁrst-time setup:

1. Press the Power/Standby button on

the remote. The TV powers on and the

Setup App starts.

2. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on

the remote to highlight Home Mode

Setup and press OK.

3. Use the OK and Arrow Up/Down

buttons on the remote to read and

accept the Terms of Service and

When you are ﬁnished, highlight Next

and press OK.

4. Select the name of your wireless

network from the list of available

networks and press OK.

Enter the network key using the

on-screen keyboard, then highlight

Connect and press OK.

If the TV is connected to your network via an ethernet cable, you will

not see this screen. The TV will connect to your network automatically.

If you are not connecting your TV to your network, you can skip this

step. Highlight Skip and press OK.

5. Enter your First Name, Last Name,

Phone Number, ZIP Code, and E-mail

Address using the on-screen keyboard.

Highlight Next and press OK.

6. Answer the on-screen questions about

your TV connection using the Arrow

and OK buttons on the remote.

7. When you have ﬁnished the channel

scan, highlight Exit to Live TV and

press OK.

The First-Time Setup is complete.

Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu.

To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote. You can

also open the on-screen menu by pressing the VIA button and selecting HDTV

Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK.

From this menu, you can:

• Changetheinputsource

• Setthescreenaspectradio

• Setupclosedcaptioning

• Activatethesleeptimer

• Adjustthepicturesettings

• UsethePIPfeature

• Adjustthenetworksettings

• ChangeTVsettings

• Accessthehelpmenu

Navigating the On-Screen Menu

To open the on-screen menu, press the

MENU button on the remote.

Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu

option, and press the OK button to select

that option.

While navigating the on-screen menu, you can press the BACK

button at any time to return to the previous menu screen. The EXIT

button will close the on-screen menu.

Changing the Input Source

External devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray Players, and video game consoles

can be connected to your TV. To display one of these devices on your TV, you

must ﬁrst change the input source in the on-screen menu.

For instructions on connecting external devices, see

Connecting Your Devices

page 7.

To change the input device:

1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.

2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Input icon and press

OK. The Input menu is displayed.

3. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the input

source you wish to display. Press OK, then press EXIT.

Using the On-Screen Menu

M420SV/M470SV/M550SV

Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio

The TV can display images in ﬁve different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, Panoramic,

and Stretch. Each mode displays content according to the content’s original format.

Original

Content

Format



480p/480i(4:3)



720p(16:9)



1080p/1080i(16:9)



RGB(4:3)



RGB(16:9)

Normal

Wide

Zoom

Panoramic

Stretch

Use the table below to determine the best aspect ratio for your content type.

Areas in red will not be visible on your TV screen.

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