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  • Vizio M3D550KDE | M3D550KDE User Manual - Page 1
    USER GUIDE MOMDODEELLSS // E3D320VX M/3/ ED3D447200VXKDE M/3/ ED3D545700VXKDE INSTALLING YOUR new TV CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS how to view 3d content TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT Help, SPECs, warranty &
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    default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
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    period. To purchase an extended warranty service plan, visit www.VIZIO.com. When Reading this Manual When you see this symbol, please read the accompanying important warning or notice. It is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions. When you see this symbol, please
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    TV cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of your TV. Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on your TV. • Your TV should be operated only from the type the user to the presence of un-isolated, dangerous voltage within the inside of your TV that
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    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
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     IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR VIEWING 3D CONTENT 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
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    TV, supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size the screen of the coaxial Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC ART 250, part
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    the TV Settings 30 Changing the Input Source 30 Setting the Tuner Mode 31 Scanning for Channels 31 Adding New Channels 31 Skipping Channels 32 Changing the Audio Language 33 Using the Parental Controls 33 Accessing the Parental Controls Menu 33 Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings 34
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    a User Profile 47 Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings...... 47 How to View 3D 48 How Theater 3D Works 48 What You Need to View 3D Content 48 Watching Blu-ray 3D Content 48 Getting the Best 3D Picture 49 Incorrect 3D Viewing Distance and Angle 49 Troubleshooting & Technical
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    unstable, or non-level surface • It is pushed, pulled, or otherwise improperly moved • If an earthquake occurs and the TV is not properly secured Quick Start Guide (For M3D470KDE) (For M3D550KDE) Remote Control with Full Keyboard and Batteries VIZIO 3D Glasses (4) Package Contents 3 TV on Stand
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    4 Size: M4 x 10mm To install the TV stand: 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. 2. Attach the neck to the TV with the 4 smaller screws. 3. Attach the neck to the base with
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    or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you. M3D470KDE M3D550KDE Screw Size: Screw Pitch: Screw Length: Hole Pattern: M6 1.0mm 20mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) M6 1.0mm 20mm 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) Be sure the mount you choose is capable of supporting the weight of the TV. After you have determined
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    Connections Rear Panel 6 2 Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar. Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver. USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. HDMI - Connect HDMI device. PC Audio In - Connect 3.5mm PC
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    Side Panel POWER - Turn TV off or on. MENU - Open the on-screen menu. MENU CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Increase or decrease volume level. INPUT - Change input source. 7 2 Side Panel
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    2 Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. Front Panel 8
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    of the audio. Mute Turn the audio off or on. Number Pad Manually enter a channel. 3D Change the 3D mode. App launcher Quickly launch the pictured app. 3D Power Turn TV on or off. Info Display the info window. Menu Display the on-screen menu. Arrow Navigate the on-screen menu. Guide Display the
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    the on-screen menu. SHIFT Press and hold while pressing another key to enter a capital letter. Alt Press and hold while pressing another key to enter a blue character. For example, press ALT and W to enter a # character. V.I.A. Shortcut buttons Control VIZIO Internet Apps Remote Control - Back 10
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    Buttons Control VIZIO Internet Apps. Volume Up/Down Increase or decrease loudness of the TV audio. Mute Turn the sound off or on. Number Pad Manually enter a channel. 3D Change the 3D mode. 11 2 device power Turn a connected device on or off when using universal remote function. Power Turn TV on
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    2 Remote Control - keyboard (Model M3D550KDE) Slide out remote ARROW Navigate the on-screen menu. SHIFT Press and hold while pressing another key to enter a capital letter. Alt Press and hold while pressing another key to enter a blue character.
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    3D AAA BATTERY AAA BATTERY AAA BATTERY M3D470KDE 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two 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. AAA BATTERY M3D550KDE
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    not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV's input to match the connection you used (HDMI-1, HDM1-2, etc). 3 Cable/Satellite Box DVD/Blu-ray Player Game Console HDMI CABLE BEST • DIGITAL • HD VIDEO (1080p)* • HD AUDIO COMPONENT CABLE • ANALOG BETTER
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    a 3.5mm cable (not included) to your PC and the PC Audio In port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits audio. 3. Set your PC's resolution to match the resolution of your TV. See Appendix B - Specifications. 3 Personal Computer 3.5mm Cable (For Audio) RGB Cable (For Video) CONNECTING A PC 15
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    port that matches an available port on the TV (Optical, 3.5mm, etc). 2. Turn the TV and your audio device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device. 4. Turn the TV and your device on. 3 Home Audio Receiver VIZIO Sound Bar GOOD 3.5mm Cable BETTER Optical/SPDIF
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    a Wired or Wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired Network (Best) 1. Connect an ethernet cable to your router and to the ethernet port on the back of the TV. See below. 2. Use the Guided Network Setup to configure the TV. Using Guided Setup on page 40. Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. Ensure
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    3. Use the OK and Arrow Up/ Down buttons on the remote to read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Yahoo! TV Widgets. When you are finished, highlight Next and press OK. M3D550KDE 6. Answer the on-screen questions about your TV connection using the Arrow and OK buttons on the
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    the picture settings • Adjust the audio settings • Change network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu Changing the 3D Mode To correctly view 3D content, you must set the 3D mode to match the 3D format of the content. To change the 3D mode: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote
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    source in the on-screen menu. To change the input device: OK 1. Press the MENU button on the GUIDE remote. The on-screeBAnCKmenu is displayed. GUIDE 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The TV VOL CH Settings menu is dispVlOaLyed. CH
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    ratio. Since the 4:3 aspect ratio is not large enough to fill the TV's screen, black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. • Wide stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to the edges of the screen. Since the picture is being stretched, the display image may appear distorted. If the
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    on the remote to highlight the setting you wish to change, then use the Left/ Right Arrow buttons to change the setting: • Caption Style - Choose Auto to keep default settings or Custom to manually change each setting. • Text Size - Adjust the size of the text. • Color - Change the color of the
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    sports. • Custom picture mode allows you to manually change each of the picture settings: Backlight - Adjusts the brightness to affect the overall brilliance of the picture. This option is not available unless Ambient Light Sensor is set to OFF. See on page 23. Brightness - Adjusts the black level
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    OPC. 5 • Ambient Light Sensor - The ambient light sensor detects the light levels in the room and automatically adjusts the backlight for the best picture. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. 4. When you have finished adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. 24
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    the color temperature, press the EXIT button on the remote. Adjusting the Picture Size and Position When displaying an image from the HDMI or RGB input, the size and position of the display image can be adjusted. To adjust the picture size and position: 1. Ensure the input is set to HDMI or
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    OK. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET Picture Settings to the factory defaults?" 3. Highlight Yes and press OK. 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote. Adjusting the Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed
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    the external speakers' volume from your home theater system controls. • Audio Control - Changes the settings of audio coming from the TV speakers and external bluetooth devices (M3D550KDE only). 3. When you have finished adjusting the advanced audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. 27
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    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 Audio icon and press OK. The Audio Settings menu is displayed. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight Reset Audio Mode and press OK. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want
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    press OK. 5. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your network's password, then highlight Connect and press OK. 6. Press the EXIT button on the remote. Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. To change advanced network
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    the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Adjust the power light settings M3D550KDE Using the settings menu, you can: • Change the input source • Set up the Picture • Name the TV inputs • Adjust game settings • Set up
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    TV connection, you must set the tuner mode. 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 Settings icon and press OK. The Settings . 2. Highlight Scan Mode and select the type of channel you are adding: Analog/Digital,
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    . See Using the Parental Controls on page 33. To remove a channel: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Skip Channel. The Skip Channel menu is displayed. 2. For each channel you wish to remove, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the channel and press OK. An X appears
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    channels or programs without a password. Accessing the Parental Controls Menu To access the Parental Controls menu: 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 Settings icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is
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    , visit www.tvguidelines.org. To block or unblock content by its rating: 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight the content type you want to adjust and press OK: USA - TV - USA television program broadcasts. USA - Movie - USA movie broadcasts. CAN - English - Canadian English television
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    remote. Resetting the Content Locks To reset the content locks to the factory-default settings: 1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight RESET LOCKS and press OK. The TV enter your custom label using the on-screen keyboard and press OK. (If you would like to use the on-screen keyboard instead,
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    5 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. To change the on-screen menu language: 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 Settings icon and press OK.
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    on your TV enables you to control HDMI-connected devices with the included remote without any additional programming. Not all HDMI devices support CEC. See your device's user manual for details. To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is
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    the system information. 11. When you are finished reviewing the system information, press the EXIT button on the remote. Resetting the TV Settings To reset the TV's picture and audio settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on
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    to access and press OK: • Remote Setup - Set up the remote control • Tuner Setup - Set up the TV tuner. • Device Setup - Set up bluetooth devices (M3D550KDE only) • Network Setup - Connect the TV to your network. (M3D550KDE only) 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press the EXIT
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    The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote: • Press the INFO or GUIDE button one time to display channel and input information. • Press the INFO or GUIDE button two times to display the program title and closed captioning information. • Press the INFO or
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    on the remote or touch the Power control on the side of the TV to turn it on. Playing USB Media To play USB media, you must first save your music or images onto a USB thumb drive. Remember: • The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32. • Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file
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    Connected Sources Displays connected USB devices. To change source, highlight it and press OK. Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen. Current Folder Playback Controls Use to control audio playback. Highlight Play/ Pause, Previous, or Next
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    Sort by Name or Date View Thumbnails/List View Folder Settings Toggle Music/Photos Photo Infomation Displays name, resolution, and file size for currently selected photo. Page Information If your USB thumb drive has more files than can be displayed on a single screen, you can move between
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    snippet is available from the App Dock by highlighting the App and pressing Up/Down Arrow. • Blue - Change the size of the main display window when an App is open in the sidebar. • Red - Exit from an open App or to close the App Dock. • Green - View settings for an open App. Using the VIA Dock The
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    and Managing User Profiles User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the VIA Dock. For each profile you create, a different set of Apps and App settings are saved. Creating an Owner PIN Creating an owner PIN allows you to restrict access to the Administrative Controls menu in
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    using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Select the App by pressing the OK button. The Profile App is displayed. 4. Highlight Administrative Controls and press OK. (If you have an Owner PIN, you must enter it now.) The
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    using the Left/Right Arrow buttons on the remote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Select the App by pressing the OK button. The Profile App is displayed. 4. Highlight Administrative Controls and press OK. (If you have an Owner PIN, you must enter it now.) The
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    is a stunning, life-like 3D picture. What You Need to View 3D Content To view 3D content, you will need: • VIZIO Theater 3D HDTV • 3D Blu-ray™ player with a Blu-ray 3D™ disc (sold separately) • VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses • 3D-Ready HDMI cable (sold separately) Watching Blu-ray 3D Content To view Blu
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    Getting the Best 3D Picture For the best 3D viewing experience, VIZIO recommends that you install the TV with the viewing distance and viewing angle in mind. When viewing 3D content, it is important that you view the TV straight-on, or some of the 3D effect may be lost. For your TV, VIZIO recommends
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    Troubleshooting & Technical Support A do you have questions? LET US HELP! YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDES FREE LIFETIME TECH SUPPORT The VIZIO support team is highly trained and is based in the United States. We can help with: • New Product Setup • Connecting Your Devices • Technical Problems • And More
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    the screen. • Ensure all cables are securely attached to the TV. • Ensure all devices are connected correctly. Devices differ; see your device's user manual for details. • Adjust Brightness, Contrast, or Backlight. See Resetting the Picture Settings on page 27 • Press the INPUT button on the remote
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    . • If you are in RGB mode (computer), ensure that H-Size and V-Position in the on-screen menu are set correctly. • If you are using TV, AV1, AV2, or Component with 480i input, press the WIDE button on the remote to change the screen mode. The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit
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    Screen Size: Viewable Area: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: TV Type: Refresh Rate: Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: Dynamic Contrast Ratio: LGD Panel Response Time: LGD Panel Brightness: Viewing Angle: HDMI Inputs: Component Inputs: Composite Inputs: RF Antenna Input: USB
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    Ambient Light Sensor: Remote Control Model: Certifications: Compliance: Voltage Range: Power Consumption: Standby Power: Zero Bright Pixel Guarantee: M3D470KDE English, Spanish, French Yes XRT303 CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B, HDMI 1.4 Energy Star 120V @ 60 Hz 97 W
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    ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. Product returns to VIZIO's service centers must utilize either the original carton box and shipping material or packaging that affords an equal degree of protection.VIZIO Technical Support will provide instructions for packing and shipping
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    TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user BASE/BS Japan: Electric Appliance Control VIZIO VIA device. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of any such software and associated documentation files
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    License Agreement or by applicable law, you may not copy, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, modify, or create derivative works of the VIZIO Software or any part thereof. THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SERVICES ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ANY EQUIPMENT OR ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE
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    gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support and other services to you, including additional or different VIA Services related to the VIZIO Software and to verify compliance with the terms of this License Agreement. VIZIO and its third party providers of VIA
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    SET FORTH ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SERVICES chemical or biological weapons. 14. Controlling Law and Severability. This License on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application continue in full force and effect. 15.
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    MODELS // E3D320VX // E3D420VX // E3D470VX © 2012 VIZIO INC. All rights reserved. 120703OC-NC
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USER
GUIDE
INSTALLING YOUR NEW TV
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU
USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER
USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS
HOW TO VIEW 3D CONTENT
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT
HELP, SPECS, WARRANTY & LEGAL
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E3D320VX
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E3D420VX
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E3D470VX
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M3D470KDE
M3D550KDE