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