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SmartCast HomeSM What is SmartCast HomeSM? SmartCast Home lets you discover, stream, and control your content like never before! Access top apps, like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video by using the remote to easily browse and launch content directly from the home screen. SmartCast Home makes finding something to watch easy and fun. What you can do with SmartCast Home: • Stream high quality entertainment. • Launch top tier apps directly from the home screen. • Unlock your photos and videos by mirroring your laptop or mobile device onto your TV. • Turn your iOS or Android device into the ultimate streaming companion with the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile app. • Rearrange apps on your home screen just the way you like it. • Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. How to Launch SmartCast Home: Begin streatming with SmartCast Home by: • Press the SmartCast Home or button on your remote. -or- • Select SmartCast from the list of inputs. Home Movies TV Shows Support Extra 1 Discover 2 Apps 3 1. Marquee Content Carousel - Launch content with one click. 2. Discover - New or popular content across multiple apps. 3. Streaming Apps on your TV 4 40

Section	Page
USER MANUAL Models: D24h-G9, D32h-G9, D40f-G9, D50x-G9, V405-G9, V505-G9 & V655-G9	1
Safety & Certification	2
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VIZIO	2
PRODUCT REGISTRATION	2
WHEN READING THIS MANUAL	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2
TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION	4
Lightning Protection	4
Power Lines	4
Table Of Contents	6
Getting to Know Your TV	7
FRONT PANEL	7
Rear Panel	8
- D24h-G9	8
- D40f-G9	9
- D32h-G9, D50x-G9, V405-G9, V505-G9 & V655-G9	10
Connecting Your Devices	11
CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE TYPES	11
CONNECTING A DEVICE - D24h-G9 ONLY	12
CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES	13
WALL-MOUNTING THE TV	14
USING THE REMOTE	15
Replacing the Batteries	15
Completing The First-Time Setup	16
Using the On-Screen Menu	17
NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU	17
CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE	17
CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO	18
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS	19
Adjusting More Picture Settings	19
Adjusting the Color Temperature	20
Adjusting the Picture Mode Edit Settings	20
Saving a Custom Picture Mode	20
Locking/Unlocking a Custom Picture Mode	21
Deleting a Custom Picture Mode	21
Resetting a Picture Mode	21
Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings	22
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS	24
ADJUSTING THE NETWORK SETTINGS	25
Connecting to a Wireless Network	25
Changing the Manual Setup Settings	25
Finding MAC Addresses for Network Setup	25
Connecting to a Hidden Network	26
Testing Your Network Connection	26
SETTING TIMERS	27
Setting the Timer	27
Setting the Auto Power Off Feature	27
Using the Blank Screen Feature	27
SETTING UP CHANNELS	28
Scanning for Channels	28
Skipping Channels	28
LISTENING TO ALTERNATE AUDIO	29
Changing the Analog Audio Language	29
USING PARENTAL CONTROLS	30
Accessing the Parental Controls Menu	30
Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings	30
Locking and Unlocking Channels	30
Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating	30
SETTING UP CLOSED CAPTIONING	31
Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions	31
RENAMING DEVICES ON THE INPUT MENU	33
CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS	34
Checking for System Updates	34
Viewing System Information	34
Changing the On-Screen Menu Language	34
Setting the Time and Local Settings	35
Adjusting the CEC Settings	35
Adjusting the Power Mode	35
Changing the TV Name	36
Manging Mobile Devices	36
Accessibility settings	36
USING THE RESET & ADMIN MENU	37
Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings	37
Performing a Soft Power Cycle	37
Turning the Power Indicator On or Off	37
Setting a System PIN	38
Using the USB Power Feature	38
About Viewing Data	38
USING THE INFO WINDOW	39
SmartCast Home Service Mark	40
What is SmartCast Home Service Mark ?	40
What you can do with SmartCast Home:	40
How to Launch SmartCast Home:	40
WatchFree™	41
What is WatchFree™?	41
What you can do with WatchFree:	41
How to Launch WatchFree:	41
Playing USB Media	42
Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media	42
Displaying USB Media	42
Removing the USB Drive from the TV	42
Troubleshooting & Technical Support	46
HELP TOPICS	48
Specifications	50
Regulatory Information	52
FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement	52
Notice	52
FCC Warning	52
Caution	52
Canada Notice for License-Exempt Radio Apparatus	52
Limited Warranty	53
UNITED STATES AND CANADA	53
How Long This Warranty Lasts	53
What This Warranty Covers	53
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee (Displays Only)	53
How to Get Service	53
Your Obligations Before Service	53
VIZIO’s Responsibilities	53
Types of Service	53
What This Warranty Does Not Cover	53
What to Do If You Are Not Satisfied With Service	53
Binding Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver (U.S. Residents Only)	53
Exclusions and Limitations	54
How the Law Applies	54
General	54
Changes to Warranty	54
Legal Information	55
Software Licenses	55
Export Regulations	55
Internet Connectivity	55
Battery Disposal	55
Product Recycling	55
Packaging Disposal	55