VIZIO
USER MANUAL
Model M501d-A2, M551d-A2, & M651d-A2
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome
or local power company
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
Unplug the power cord before cleaning your TV
Your TV is exposed to rain or other moisture
The power cord fails or frays
If any of the following occurs, contact the dealer
Liquid sprays or any object drops into your TV
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR VIEWING 3D CONTENT
TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION
Electric Service Equipment
Antenna Lead In Wire Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
Completing the First-Time Setup
Table of Contents
Installing the TV
Connecting Your Devices
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
Using the USB Media Player
Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus V.I.A. Plus
Viewing 3D Content
Installing the TV
INSPECTING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS
INSTALLING THE TV
To install the base
Remove any plastic wrapping from the TV and the stand
2. Align the neck piece with the base
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BACK OF TV
M501d-A2
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BACK PANEL
Controls and Connections
FRONT PANEL
REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor FRONT PANEL
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
3. Replace the battery cover
Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover
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Connecting Your Devices
CONNECTING A DEVICE
GOOD
AV CABLE
CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES
GOOD
BETTER
Connecting Your Devices
BEST
COMPONENT CABLE
HDMI CABLE
GOOD
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE
BEST
BETTER
GOOD
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES
RCA CABLE
OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC
Without HDMI ARC
With HDMI ARC
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK
starts
Completing the First-Time Setup
powers on and the Setup App
button on the remote.The TV
For more information see Pairing a New Device on page
Using the On-Screen Menu
CHANGING THE 3D MODE
NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU
HDMI-3
CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE
CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO
TV HDMI-1 HDMI-2
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VIEWING VIDEO WITH THE MENU OPEN
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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS
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PROFESSIONAL PICTURE Color Tuner Rename Picture Mode
Create Picture Mode Lock Picture Mode Delete Picture Mode
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To turn color channels off and on
Flat Test Pattern Off
Color Bar Test Pattern Off
Space
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RENAME PICTURE MODE
Create a 4 digit PIN using the number keys on the remote
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select the Delete button
Cancel
To delete the user created Custom 1 picture mode
Delete
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ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS
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Enter the remote control code
5. Press the EXIT button on the remote
Deleting the Custom Audio Mode
To delete the custom audio mode that has been created
4. Highlight Delete and press OK
Auto Power Off
SETTING TIMERS
TIMERS
Sleep Timer
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USING THE NETWORK CONNECTION MENU
MANUAL SETUP
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SETTING UP THE TUNER
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ADD ANALOG CHANNEL Enter Channel # Add Channel
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DIGITAL LANGUAGE
LISTENING TO ALTERNATE AUDIO
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SETTING UP CLOSED CAPTIONING
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CLOSED CAPTION TEXT SAMPLE
Window Color - Change the color of the closed captioning box
SETTING UP DEVICES
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HDMI-1
INPUT next to the input key Attempting Remote Code 1 of
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Unpair
Technical information Battery Level 71% Mac Address Version
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DEVICE STATUS INFORMATION VIZIO XRT510 Remote Paired
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RENAMING DEVICES ON THE INPUT MENU
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CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS
Parental Control PIN on page
To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings
Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating
To block or unblock content by its rating
5. Press the EXIT button on the remote Resetting the Content Locks
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MENU LANGUAGE English Español Français
Turning the Power Indicator On or Off
Adjusting the CEC Settings
To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings
4. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust each setting
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USING THE RESET & ADMIN MENU
USING THE GUIDED SETUP MENU
GUIDED SETUP Remote Setup Tuner Setup Device Setup Network Setup
Channel/Input Information
USING THE INFO WINDOW
1080p
615pm
USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER
Using the USB Media Player
playback. Highlight Play
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Playback Controls
Use to control audio
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Video
MyFlashDrive\Video\root\My Videos
VIZIO2GB\Photo\root
Adjust Slideshow Settings
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View Thumbnails/Folders
USING THE V.I.A. PLUS APP DOCK
Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus V.I.A. Plus
USING THE FULLSCREEN V.I.A. APPS WINDOW
FULLSCREEN V.I.A. PLUS APPS WINDOW OVERVIEW
CUSTOMIZING THE V.I.A. APPS WINDOW
Moving an App in My Apps
HOW THEATER 3D WORKS
Viewing 3D Content
WHAT YOU NEED TO VIEW 3D CONTENT
WATCHING BLU-RAY 3D CONTENT
M501d-A2, M551d-A2, & M651d-A2
GETTING THE BEST 3D PICTURE
YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
The remote is not responding
See Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio on page
Specifications
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Limited Warranty
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