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    USER GUIDE MOMDODEELLSS // E3D320VX // ME3D44270V0XVSE // ME3D54750V0XVSE M650VSE INSTALLING YOUR new TV CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU USING THE USB MEDIA PLAYER USING VIZIO INTERNET APPS TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT Help, SPECs, warranty & LEGAL
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    This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default" setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for
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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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    of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your TV. This may compromise the integrity of the display. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. • The power cord must be replaced when
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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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    for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be
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    the TV 3 Installing the TV Stand (M470VSE 4 Installing the TV Stand (M550VSE 7 Installing the TV Stand (M650VSE 10 Installing the TV on a Wall 14 Controls and Connections 15 Rear Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Front Panel 17 Remote Control 18 Remote Control - BacK 19 Replacing the Batteries
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    Changing the On-Screen Menu Language 42 Setting the Time Zone 43 Adjusting the CEC Settings 43 Turning the VIZIO Logo On or Off 44 Using the Help Menu 44 Displaying System Information 45 Resetting the TV Settings 45 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings 45 Using Guided Setup 46 Using
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    16mm Screws 5 x M5 8mm Screws For M550VSE VIZIO HDTV with Stand Remote Control with Full Keyboard and Batteries Quick Start Guide Package Contents 4 x M5 16mm Screws 4 x M5 8mm Screws 5 x M4 8mm Screws For M650VSE Installing the TV After removing the TV from the box and inspecting the package
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    1 installing the TV Stand (M470VSE) 1 2 Place the base upside down resting on a ledge. Then slide the neck piece downward into place. Attach the neck piece by tightening the four (4) included M4 8mm Pan Head Screws into the center holes as shown. 4
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    piece downward into place over the neck. 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. Insert the neck into the TV and tighten the four (4) included M4 14mm Pan HeaTdhisSPcrordeucwt
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    1 5 6 Slide the base cover into place. Place the TV on a stable, level surface. 6
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    1 installing the TV Stand (M550VSE) 1 2 Place the base upside down resting on a ledge. Then slide the neck piece downward into place. Attach the neck piece by tightening the five (5) included M5 8mm Pan Head Screws into the center holes as shown. 7
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    piece downward into place over the neck. 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. Insert the neck into the TV and tighten the four (4) included M5 16mm Pan HeaTdhisSPcrordeucwt
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    1 5 6 Slide the base cover into place. Place the TV on a stable, level surface. 9
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    installing the TV Stand (M650VSE) 1 2 B 1 A Place the base upside down resting on a ledge. Then slide the neck piece downward into place. First slide the base bracket into the edge with the appropriate notch pieces. Next rest the entire base bracket into the cover. 10
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    1 3 4 Attach the base bracket to the neck and base cover by tightening the four (4) included M5 8mm screws into the appropriate holes near the center. Tighten the five (5) included M4 8mm screws into the appropriate holes marked by arrows. This Product Sold Separately 11
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    collar piece downward into place over the neck. 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. Align the base with the TV and tighten the four (4) included M5 16mm phillips screws. 12
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    1 7 8 Slide the base cover into place. Place the TV on a stable, level surface. 13
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    screws. 4. Attach your TV and wall mount to the wall, carefully following the instructions that came with your mount. Use only with a UL-listed wall mount bracket rated for the weight/load of this TV. See Appendix B - Specifications for the weight of this TV. For some wall mounts, you may want to
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    Controls and Connections 2 Rear Panel Ethernet - Connect ethernet cable from home network. Stereo Audio Out - Connect 3.5mm audio device, such as sound bar. PC Audio In - Connect 3.5mm audio cable from PC. RGB - Connect VGA cable from PC. Component/Composite - Connect component or composite
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    Side Panel POWER - Turn TV off or on. VIA - Open the on-screen menu. CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Change the channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN - Increase or decrease volume level. INPUT - Change input source. 16 2 VIA CH+ CHVOL+ VOLINPUT Side Panel
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    2 Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. Front Panel 17
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    audio off or on. Number Pad Manually enter a channel. Wide Switch the display mode. App launcher Quickly launch the pictured app. 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 info window. V Button Open
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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 19
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    AAA BATTERY 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 3D AAA BATTERY 2 • Use only good quality
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    your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc). 2. Turn the TV and your device off. 3. Connect the appropriate cable (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
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    RGB cable (not included) to your PC and the RGB port on the back of the TV. This cable transmits video. 2. Connect 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
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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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    with 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. See Using Guided Setup on page 46. Connecting to a Wireless Network
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    Completing the First-Time Setup 4 The first time you turn on the TV, the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Before you begin the first-time setup: • Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet. •
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    • Activate the sleep timer • Adjust the picture settings • Adjust the audio settings • Change network settings • Change TV settings • Access the help menu Navigating the On-Screen Menu To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu
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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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    you are viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them. To activate or deactivate closed captions: 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 CC icon and press OK. The Closed
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    save energy, your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 minutes if no signal is being displayed on the screen. This feature can be deactivated. To set the Auto Power Off feature: 1. From the Sleep Timer menu, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Auto Power Off and press OK
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    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 Ambient Light Sensor on page 31. Brightness - Adjusts the black level of the
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    or Extend. • Film Mode - Optimizes the picture for watching film. Select Auto or Off. • Backlight Control - Select Off, DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio), 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
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    , use the Arrow buttons to highlight More, then press OK. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Reset Picture Mode, then press 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
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    only available when SRS StudioSound HD is set to Standard. • Balance - Adjusts the loudness of the audio output from the left and right speakers. • Lip Sync - Adjusts the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track. • TV Speakers - Turns the built-in speakers on or off
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    from the TV's volume controls, or select Fixed to control the external speakers' volume from your home theater system controls. 3. When you have finished adjusting the advanced audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. 5 Resetting the Audio Settings To reset the audio settings to the
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    cable, you will not see the wireless network connection menu. You must disconnect the Ethernet cable to set up a wireless network connection. 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 Network icon and press OK
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    5 Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. To change advanced network settings: 1. From the Network Connection menu, highlight Manual Setup and press OK. The IP Setting menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow and OK buttons
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    source • Set up the TV tuner • Name the TV inputs • Set up parental controls • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time • Adjust the CEC settings • Adjust the VIZIO logo settings Changing the Input Source To quickly access the Input Source menu, press the INPUT button on the remote. To
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    From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Add Analog Channel and press OK. The Add Analog Channel menu is displayed. 2. Highlight Enter Channel # and use the Number Pad on the remote to enter the number of the channel you are adding. 3. Highlight Add Channel and press OK. The TV scans for the channel
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    can remove these channels from the TV's memory with the Skip Channel Controls on page 40. To remove a channel: 1. From the Tuner Settings menu, highlight Skip Channel and press OK. The Skip Channel menu is displayed. 2. For each channel you wish to remove, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on the remote
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    the TV from displaying certain 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
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    and save it in a secure location. 5. Press the EXIT button on the 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 displays, "Are you sure you want to RESET ALL LOCKS
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    press OK. (You can also display the on-screen keyboard by highlighting Show keyboard and press OK) 6. When you have finished naming your input, press the EXIT button on the remote. Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages. To change the on
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    the CEC Settings The CEC function 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. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is
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    VIZIO Logo and press OK. 4. Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons to select On or Off, then press OK. Using the Help Menu You can use the TV's Help menu to: • Read the user manual • Display system information • Reset the TV settings • Restore the TV to its factory default settings • Get guided setup
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    through the system information. 5. 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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    OK. The Help menu is displayed. 3. Highlight Guided Setup and press OK. 4. Highlight the guided setup you want to access and press OK: • Tuner Setup - Set up the TV tuner. • Network Setup - Connect the TV to your network. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press the EXIT button on
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    the Info Window 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
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    drive to your TV and play music, video, or photos. USB PORT Connecting a USB Thumb Drive to the TV 1. Turn the TV off. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the back of the TV. 2. Press the Power/Standby button on the remote or touch the Power control on the side of the TV to turn it on
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    press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen. Connected Source Displays connected USB device. Current Folder Playback Controls Use to control audio playback. Highlight Play/ Pause, Previous, or Next and browse between files using the Arrow and OK buttons on the remote. MUSIC PLAYER
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    Source Displays connected USB device. Back Button Highlight this button and press OK if you would like to return to the previous screen. Back Button on the remote. Current Folder Start Fullscreen Slideshow Sort by Name or Date View Thumbnails/ Folders Adjust Slideshow Settings Toggle Music/
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    7 VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your TV.VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, and more-all on demand! A high-speed internet connection is required to receive product updates and
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    corner of the screen.) 3. Press the Yellow VIA Shortcut button. 4. Highlight Delete App and press OK. The TV displays, "Are you sure you want to delete this bookmark?" 5. Highlight Yes, delete and press OK. Creating and Managing User Profiles User profiles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps
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    Keyboard on the remote or the on-screen keyboard then highlight OK and press OK. The Create Profile menu is displayed. 16. If you would like to prevent the user of this new profile from installing new Apps, turn Limit Profile to On. (You need an Owner PIN. Enter it after turning Limit Profile to
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    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 System Settings and press OK. The System Settings menu is displayed. 5. Highlight Restore Factory Settings and press OK. The TV displays
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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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    Press the Power/Standby button on the remote or on the side of the TV to turn the TV on. The power is on, but there is no image on 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
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    H-Size and V-Position in the on-screen menu are set correctly. • If you are using TV, AV, 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. • Your HDTV is precision-manufactured using an extremely
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    Size: Viewable Area: Dimensions w/ Stand: w/o Stand: M470VSE 47" Class 47" 43.07 x 27.48 x 8.78" 43.07 x 25.90 x 2.40" M550VSE 55" Class 54.64" 50.00 x 31.58 x 11.88" 50.00 x 29.90 x 2.49" Weight w/ Stand: w/o Stand: TV Type: Refresh Rate: Maximum Resolution: Pixel Pitch: Dynamic Contrast Ratio
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    : Remote Control Model: M470VSE 3.5mm Stereo Optical Digital English, Spanish, French Yes XRT302 M550VSE 3.5mm B, HDMI 1.4, Dolby Digital Plus Compliance: Energy Star Energy Star Energy Star Voltage Range: Power Consumption: Standby Power: 100-130 VAC @ 50/60 Hz 130 W
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    is determined to be defective within the warranty period,VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole option and discretion. To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via e-mail: [email protected] or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from 6:00AM to 9:00PM
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    for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification
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    made available to you in advance.VIZIO makes no warranties or representations of any kind as to the accuracy, currency, or completeness of any information contained on the data servers of such third party providers of any VIA Services. Furthermore, we do not review, control, or endorse the content
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    devices that access the Internet and pay any service fees associated with such access. In addition, you must provide all equipment necessary to make such connection to the Internet including a modem or other Internet access device. 8. Upgrades, Support.VIZIO or its third party providers may elect
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    WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FORTH ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE VIZIO SOFTWARE AND VIA SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND VIZIO AND VIZIO'S THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS OF VIA SERVICES weapons. 14. Controlling Law and
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    MODELS // E3D320VX // E3D420VX // E3D470VX © 2012 VIZIO INC. All rights reserved. 120718OC-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
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT
HELP, SPECS, WARRANTY & LEGAL
MODELS
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E3D320VX
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E3D420VX
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E3D470VX
MODELS
M470VSE
M550VSE
M650VSE