USER MANUAL
VIZIO
Model M501d-A2, M551d-A2, & M651d-A2
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN READING THIS MANUAL
Welcome
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caution when moving the cart/apparatus
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
Unplug the power cord before cleaning your TV
or local power company
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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR VIEWING 3D CONTENT
Antenna Lead In Wire Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section
Electric Service Equipment
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION
Installing the TV
Table of Contents
Connecting Your Devices
Completing the First-Time Setup
Using VIZIO Internet Apps Plus V.I.A. Plus
Using the USB Media Player
Viewing 3D Content
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
INSPECTING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS
Installing the TV
INSTALLING THE TV
Remove any plastic wrapping from the TV and the stand
To install the base
2. Align the neck piece with the base
M501d-A2
BACK OF TV
M551d-A2
M651d-A2
BACK PANEL
Controls and Connections
REMOTE SENSOR & POWER INDICATOR
FRONT PANEL
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
CONNECTING A DEVICE
Connecting Your Devices
GOOD
BETTER
GOOD
CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE TYPES
BETTER
AV CABLE
COMPONENT CABLE
BEST
HDMI CABLE
Connecting Your Devices
BEST
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE
BETTER
GOOD
RCA CABLE
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES
OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE
GOOD
Without HDMI ARC
CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - ARC
With HDMI ARC
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK
powers on and the Setup App
Completing the First-Time Setup
button on the remote.The TV
starts
For more information see Pairing a New Device on page
CHANGING THE 3D MODE
Using the On-Screen Menu
NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU
CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO
CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE
TV HDMI-1 HDMI-2
HDMI-3
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VIEWING VIDEO WITH THE MENU OPEN
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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS
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Create Picture Mode Lock Picture Mode Delete Picture Mode
PROFESSIONAL PICTURE Color Tuner Rename 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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Create a 4 digit PIN using the number keys on the remote
RENAME PICTURE MODE
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To delete the user created Custom 1 picture mode
Cancel
Delete
select the Delete button
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ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS
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Enter the remote control code
To delete the custom audio mode that has been created
Deleting the Custom Audio Mode
4. Highlight Delete and press OK
5. Press the EXIT button on the remote
TIMERS
SETTING TIMERS
Sleep Timer
Auto Power Off
MANUAL SETUP
USING THE NETWORK CONNECTION MENU
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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
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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
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SETTING UP DEVICES
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HDMI-1
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INPUT next to the input key Attempting Remote Code 1 of
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Technical information Battery Level 71% Mac Address Version
DEVICE STATUS INFORMATION VIZIO XRT510 Remote Paired
Unpair
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RENAMING DEVICES ON THE INPUT MENU
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CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS
Parental Control PIN on page
To block or unblock content by its rating
Blocking and Unblocking Content by 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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MENU LANGUAGE English Español Français
To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings
Adjusting the CEC Settings
4. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust each setting
Turning the Power Indicator On or Off
USING THE GUIDED SETUP MENU
USING THE RESET & ADMIN MENU
GUIDED SETUP Remote Setup Tuner Setup Device Setup Network Setup
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1080p
USING THE INFO WINDOW
615pm
Channel/Input Information
USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER
Using the USB Media Player
Playback Controls
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Use to control audio
playback. Highlight Play
Video
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MyFlashDrive\Video\root\My Videos
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Adjust Slideshow Settings
View Thumbnails/Folders
VIZIO2GB\Photo\root
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
WHAT YOU NEED TO VIEW 3D CONTENT
Viewing 3D Content
WATCHING BLU-RAY 3D CONTENT
HOW THEATER 3D WORKS
M501d-A2, M551d-A2, & M651d-A2
GETTING THE BEST 3D PICTURE
LET US HELP
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
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
Legal & Compliance
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