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Changing The Screen Aspect Ratio

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CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO To change the screen aspect ratio: Menu > System > Aspect Ratio Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the aspect ratio you wish to view and press OK . Some programs have black bars on the top or sides of the screen so that the picture keeps its original shape . Examples include widescreen movies and older TV programs . Your TV can display images in different modes: Normal, Wide, Zoom, and Panoramic. • Normal (default) - No change to aspect ratio . • Wide - Stretches a 4:3 aspect ratio to fill 16:9 screen. If a 16:9 image, adds black bars to top and bottom . • Zoom - Expands image both horizontally and vertically by 14% . • Panoramic* - Stretches a 4:3 image to fill 16:9 screen with an algorithm so the center doesn't look stretched . Normal Panoramic Wide Zoom TIP: The aspect ratio cannot be changed for Ultra HD content or HDR content . *Available aspect ratio settings may vary by input source. Panoramic mode is only available for standard definition TV (480i/480p). 3 15

Section	Page
M-Series™User Manual	1
Table Of Contents	2
Safety & Certification	3
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VIZIO	3
PRODUCT REGISTRATION	3
WHEN READING THIS MANUAL	3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	3
TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION	5
Lightning Protection	5
Power Lines	5
Getting to Know Your TV	7
FRONT PANEL	7
Remote Sensor and Power Indicator	7
REAR PANEL—M556-G4 & M656-G4	8
REAR PANEL—M706-G3	9
Connecting a device — AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE TYPES	10
Connecting a device — AUDIO CABLE TYPES	10
WALL-MOUNTING THE TV	11
To install your TV on a wall:	11
USING THE REMOTE	12
Replacing the Batteries	12
Completing The First-Time Setup	13
Before you begin the first-time setup:	13
Using the On-Screen Menu	14
NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU	14
CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE	14
Input Name	14
CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO	15
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS	16
Adjusting More Picture Settings	16
Adjusting the Color Temperature	17
To adjust the color temperature:	17
Adjusting the Picture Mode Edit Settings	17
To adjust the Picture Mode Edit settings:	17
Saving a Custom Picture Mode	17
To save a custom picture mode:	17
Locking/Unlocking a Custom Picture Mode	18
To lock all custom picture modes:	18
To unlock all custom picture modes:	18
Deleting a Custom Picture Mode	18
To delete a custom picture mode:	18
Resetting a Picture Mode	18
To reset a customized preset picture mode:	18
Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings	19
To access the color tuner table:	19
To turn color channels off and on:	19
To adjust the color management system/2 point white balance settings:	19
To adjust the 11 Point White Balance settings:	19
To show or hide the SMPTE Test Pattern:	19
To show or hide the Flat Test Pattern:	20
To show or hide the Ramp Test Pattern:	20
To show or hide the Uniformity Analyzer Test Pattern:	20
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS	21
ADJUSTING THE NETWORK SETTINGS	22
Connecting to a Wireless Network	22
If you do not see your wireless network displayed, click on:	22
Changing the Manual Setup Settings	22
To change advanced network settings:	22
To find the TV’s MAC address:	22
Connecting to a Hidden Network	22
Testing Your Network Connection	22
SETTING TIMERS	23
Setting the Auto Power Off Feature	23
To set the Auto Power Off feature:	23
Using the Blank Screen Feature	23
To use the Blank Screen feature:	23
SETTING UP CHANNELS	24
Scanning for Channels	24
To perform an Auto Channel Scan:	24
Skipping Channels	24
To remove a channel:	24
LISTENING TO ALTERNATE AUDIO	25
Changing the Analog Audio Language	25
To use the Analog Audio feature:	25
To use the Digital Language feature:	25
USING PARENTAL CONTROLS	26
Accessing the Parental Controls Menu	26
Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings	26
To enable or disable the Program Rating feature:	26
Locking and Unlocking Channels	26
To lock or unlock a channel:	26
Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating	26
To block or unblock content by its rating:	26
SETTING UP CLOSED CAPTIONING	27
Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions	27
To change the appearance of digital closed captions:	27
Typical choices include:	28
CHANGING INPUT SETTINGS	29
Renaming Devices on the Input Menu	29
To change the name of an input:	29
To use a preset input name:	29
To enter a custom name:	29
CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS	30
Checking for System Updates	30
To check for a system update:	30
Viewing System Information	30
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language	30
To change the on-screen menu language:	30
Setting the Time and Local Settings	31
To turn Daylight Saving Time on or off:	31
Adjusting the CEC Settings	31
To enable, disable, or adjust CEC settings:	31
Adjusting the Power Mode	31
To switch between Eco Mode and Quick Start Mode:	31
Changing the TV Name	32
To edit your TV name:	32
Managing Mobile Devices	32
To see a list of paired devices or unpair a device:	32
Accessibility Settings	32
To access the Accessibility menu:	32
To access the Closed Captionmenu:	32
To access the Video Description menu:	32
USING THE RESET & ADMIN MENU	33
Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings	33
To restore the TV to its factory default settings:	33
Performing a Soft Power Cycle	33
Turning the Power Indicator On or Off	33
To turn the Power Indicator Light On or Off:	33
Setting a System PIN	34
To create a PIN .	34
Using the USB Power Feature	34
About Viewing Data	34
USING THE INFO WINDOW	35
SmartCast Home	36
What is SmartCast Home?	36
How to Launch SmartCast Home:	36
What you can do with SmartCast Home	36
Control your TV with the SmartCast Mobile™ App	36
WatchFree™	37
What is WatchFree?	37
What you can do with WatchFree	37
How to Launch WatchFree	37
Playing USB Media	38
Music	39
Video	40
Photo	41
Product Registration and Technical Support	42
Help Topics	43
The remote is not responding .	43
The TV displays “No Signal .”	43
There is no power .	43
The power is on, but there is no image on the screen .	43
The sound is flat or dialog is not audible.	43
Where do I find information on the accessibility features of this product and other VIZIO products?	43
How do I stream apps like Netflix to my VIZIO SmartCast™ TV?	43
The colors on the TV don’t look right.	43
There is no sound .	43
The image quality is not good .	43
The picture is distorted .	43
The TV image does not cover the entire screen .	43
The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark .	43
The buttons on the remote aren’t working.	43
I see “noise” or static on the screen .	43
When I change input source, the TV image changes size .	43
How do I download the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™ App?	43
How do I change the Inputs?	43
How do I connect to my Wi-Fi network?	44
How do I exit Demo Mode	44
How do I watch Cable/Antenna TV channels?	44
Some of my Channels are missing .	44
How do I disable/enable Viewing Data?	44
The television will not turn on using Alexa or Google Assistant .	44
How do I know I am getting 4K resolution or HDR content such as Dolby Vision?	44
Specifications	45
Regulatory Information	46
FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement	46
Notice	46
FCC Warning	46
Caution	46
Canada Notice for License-Exempt Radio Apparatus	46
Limited Warranty	47
UNITED STATES AND CANADA	47
How Long This Warranty Lasts	47
What This Warranty Covers	47
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee (Displays Only)	47
How to Get Service	47
Your Obligations Before Service	47
VIZIO’s Responsibilities	47
Types of Service	47
What This Warranty Does Not Cover	47
What to Do If You Are Not Satisfied With Service	47
Binding Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver (U .S . Residents Only)	47
Exceptions to Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver	48
Exclusions and Limitations	48
How the Law Applies	48
General	48
Changes to Warranty	48
Legal Information	49
Software Licenses	49
Export Regulations	49
Internet Connectivity and App Availability	49
Battery Disposal	49
Product Recycling	49
Packaging Disposal	49