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Installing Your TV for 3D Viewing - 3d tv

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M3D420SR / M3D421SR / M3D460SR / M3D550SR 1 Installing Your TV for 3D Viewing For the best 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: M3D420SR M3D421SR M3D460SR M3D550SR Minimum Viewing Distance: 6.5 feet 7 feet 8.5 feet Illustrations in this section are not drawn to scale. They are for instructional purposes only. Incorrect 3D Viewing Distance and Angle In the example below, two of the viewers are sitting too close to the TV for a good 3D effect. In addition, the child on the floor is not seeing the best possible picture because he/she is looking up at the TV. The viewers in the example below are not seeing the best 3D picture. Correct 3D Viewing Distance and Angle In the examples below, all of the viewers are experiencing the best possible 3D picture quality. Eye Line Best 3D - TV on Stand In this example, the viewers are sitting at a good distance. They are viewing the TV straight-on, close to the ideal eye line. They will experience good 3D quality. Eye Line Eye Line Too Close - Losing 3D Effects Best 3D - Tilt Mounted In this example, the viewers have mounted the TV on a Tilt Mount. They are at the correct distance and they are viewing the TV straight-on, close to the ideal eye line. They will experience good 3D picture quality. 3

Section	Page
Installing the TV	10
Inspecting the Package Contents	10
Installing the TV	10
Installing the TV Stand	10
Installing the TV on a Wall	11
Installing Your TV for 3D Viewing	12
Incorrect 3D Viewing Distance and Angle	12
Correct 3D Viewing Distance and Angle	12
Controls and Connections	13
Front Panel	13
Bluetooth Remote Control	14
Remote Control (Slide Out)	15
Replacing the Batteries	15
VIA Shortcut Buttons	15
Rear Panel	16
Connecting Your Devices	17
Before You Begin	17
Connecting Your Devices	17
Setting Up Your Network Connection	19
Connecting to A Wired Network	19
Connecting to a Wireless Network	19
Completing the First-Time Setup	20
Using the On-Screen Menu	21
Navigating the On-Screen Menu	21
Changing the 3D Mode	21
Setting the Screen Aspect Ratio	22
Changing the Screen Aspect Ratio	23
Setting Up Closed Captioning	23
Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions	24
Activating the Sleep Timer	24
Setting the Auto Power Off Feature	24
Adjusting the Picture Settings	25
Adjusting the Picture Size and Position	26
Adjusting the Color Temperature	26
Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings	27
Resetting the Picture Settings	27
Adjusting the Audio Settings	28
Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings	28
Resetting the Audio Settings	29
Using the Network Connection Menu	29
Connecting to a Wireless Network	29
Changing the Advanced Network Settings	30
Testing Your Network Connection	30
Testing the Network Connection	31
Changing the TV Settings	31
Changing the Input Source	31
Setting the Tuner Mode	32
Scanning for Channels	32
Adding New Channels	33
Skipping Channels	34
Changing the Audio Language	34
Changing the Names of the Inputs	35
Using the Parental Controls	35
Accessing the Parental Controls Menu	35
Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings	35
Locking and Unlocking Channels	36
Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating	36
Changing the Parental Control Passcode	37
Resetting the Content Locks	37
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language	37
Setting the Time Zone	38
Adjusting the CEC Settings	38
Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off	39
Configuring Bluetooth Devices	39
Using the Help Menu	40
Displaying System Information	40
Resetting the TV Settings	40
Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings	40
Using Guided Setup	41
Using the Info Window	41
Using the USB Media Player	42
Using the USB Media Player	42
Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV	42
Playing USB Media	42
Using VIZIO Internet Apps	45
Using the VIA Shortcut Buttons	45
Using the VIA Dock	45
Moving an App on the VIA Dock	45
Adding a New App to the VIA Dock	46
Removing an App from the VIA Dock	46
Creating and Managing User Profiles	46
Creating an Owner PIN	46
Creating a New User Profile	47
Removing a User Profile	48
Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings	48
How to View 3D	49
How Theater 3D Works	49
What You Need to View 3D Content	49
Watching Blu-ray 3D Content	49
Getting the Best 3D Picture	50
Incorrect 3D Viewing Distance and Angle	50
Correct 3D Viewing Distance and Angle	50
Troubleshooting & Technical Support	51
The TV displays “No Signal.”	51
There is no power.	51
The power is on, but there is no image on the screen.	51
There is no sound.	51
The colors on the TV don’t look right.	51
The buttons on the remote aren’t working.	51
The image quality is not good.	51
The picture is distorted.	52
The display image does not cover the entire screen.	52
The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark or always lit.	52
I see “noise” or static on the screen.	52
When I change input source, the volume changes.	52
When I change input source, the display image changes size.	52
Specifications	53
Limited Warranty	55
ON PARTS AND LABOR	55
Parts and Labor	55
Type of Service	55
Limitations and Exclusions	55
Personal Data	55
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee	55